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CHS grad drafted by White Sox — Indiana University left-handed pitcher Tommy Sommer, a 2017 Carmel High School graduate, was selected in the 10th round by the Chicago White Sox July 12 in the Major League Baseball Draft. Sommer was 6-4 with a 4.60 ERA this past season. He was 13-9 with 3.71 ERA in four seasons with IU. The 2020 season was cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He appeared in 45 career games, starting 24. His father, Juergen Sommer, was a goalkeeper on the IU’s 1988 national championship soccer team.

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The GOAT tavern and restaurant has been closed since late April. (File photo)

Judge orders BZA to hold new hearing for The GOAT variance By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals has been ordered to take another look at a variance request for The GOAT CITY NEWS restaurant and tavern. Hamilton County Superior Court Judge Jonathan Brown issued a ruling July 12 that vacates the April 26 variance denial and orders the BZA to conduct a new hearing on the matter. Brown agreed with Indiana Public Access Counselor Luke Britt, who issued an advisory opinion July 2 that BZA members did not comply with the state’s Open Door Law when they approved the findings of fact to support their denial through email rather than in a public meeting. “The processes of approving or denying variance petitions, rezoning property, and changing ordinances, all require transparency by our elected officials,” Brown stated in the order. “Additionally, the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals, just like other public agencies, are subject to the provisions of Indiana’s Open Door Law.” The City of Carmel released a statement July 13 announcing that the BZA is considering filing an appeal of the order. It has 30 days from the date of the order to do so. “In his order, Judge Brown essentially repeated the position taken in the advisory opinion of the Public Access Counselor. The BZA’s decision to deny the GOAT’s use variance was made at a public meeting after a full and open public hearing. While the Indiana Code requires the BZA to make

written findings of fact, it does not specify how those findings are to be made,” the statement reads. The judge’s order does not allow The GOAT to reopen, as it stated that the business is subject to existing zoning laws. Without a variance, a restaurant is not permitted to operate there. Kevin Paul, owner of The GOAT, did not respond to a request for comment. The BZA voted 4-1 against the variance request to operate The GOAT, 220 2nd St. SW, in a residentially zoned area, a decision that led to the tavern’s closure. The site had previously housed Bub’s Cafe, which was permitted to operate through a use variance limiting its hours to between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. City officials said they inadvertently overlooked the variance when they approved plans for the tavern. The tavern opened in July 2020, and soon after, city officials began receiving complaints from neighbors about loud noise late into the night, urination and vomiting on adjacent private property and other issues. In December 2020, the city ordered The GOAT to abide by the variance granted for Bub’s Cafe but reversed course two days later, allowing the tavern to operate past 2 p.m. if it reduced its hours, provided security to prevent many of the recurring problems and agreed to several other measures. Complaints sharply decreased in the months before the BZA denied the use variance, but some BZA members said at the April 26 meeting that The GOAT had not done enough to prove it could be a good neighbor.

White River cleanup — The City of Carmel is encouraging corporate and community volunteers to register for the White River Cleanup scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13. After the cleanup, volunteers can relax in an onsite shelter while listening to live music and enjoying complementary same-day general admission to Conner Prairie. Concessions will be available for purchase, and volunteers will receive a free T-shirt while supplies last. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Sign up at whiterivercleanup.org. Democratic Club coffee — “Coffee with the Club” hosted by the Carmel Democratic Club is set for 9 to 11 a.m. July 24 on the patio at Java House, 145 W. Elm St. in Midtown Plaza. The event offers an opportunity to experience coffee, friendship and conversation while supporting a local business. District office in Carmel — U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz has opened a southwest district office in Carmel at 216 W. Main St. Spartz has a northeast district office in downtown Anderson at 1119 Meridian St. Learn more at spartz.house.gov/ about/our-district. Learn about solar panel benefits — Indiana residents and business owners can learn how a federal tax credit of 26 percent has been extended through 2022 for installing solar panels on houses, farm structures and places of business during the next Zoom meeting of Solarize East Central Indiana. The free meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. July 28 and include a 30-minute presentation followed by an hour for questions. Register at facebook.com/solarizeECI.

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Range Line closed for 60 days By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Range Line Road will close on or after July 12 between City Center Drive and Elm Street as the City of CarROAD WORK mel works to transform the stretch of roadway from five lanes to two. The closure is expected to last 60 days. When complete, Range Line Road will have one lane of traffic traveling north and south separated by a landscaped median. It also will include a bicycle and pedestrian path, matching a reconstruction project of the road previously completed between Elm Street and Executive Drive. Businesses from Midas, 570 S. Range Line Rd., to the north can be accessed from the north by using Range Line Road. The project also includes constructing the city’s 140th roundabout at Walnut Street (also known as 6th St. SE to the east) and construction of Walnut Street from Range Line Road west to Monon Boulevard. The northeast block of buildings at Monon Square will be removed to make way for the project, but remaining businesses at Monon Square will remain open. Access to the shopping center will be available from the south on Range Line Road and from the north by Veterans Way via Elm Street. The detour route to avoid the construction zone is by taking 3rd Avenue SW. An unrelated project nearby will lead to

Range Line Road will be closed for an estimated 60 days between City Center Drive and Elm Street. (Photo courtesy of City of Carmel)

a partial closure of Veterans Way beginning on or after July 15 as Duke transmission lines are buried and water mains are upgraded between Elm Street to Main Street. The first part of the four-phase project will occur near The Cat Theater, with additional phases expected to begin in late September. Access to all nearby businesses and properties will remain available during the project, which is expected to be complete by May 2022. Learn more about these and other road projects in Carmel at CarmelLink.com.

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COMMUNITY Location: 131st Street between IN-37 and Britton Park Road. Project: Range Line Road That portion of 131st Street reconstruction will be completely closed. Location: Between City CONSTRUCTION Expected completion: The Center Drive and Elm project began on April 26 Street. The project will inand will take approximately three clude construction of a new roundabout months to complete. Project should be at Walnut Street (6th Street) and Range completed by late July. Line Road. Alternate routes during conProject: Admirals Pointe Drive closed struction include Keystone Parkway, Main Location: Between E 86th Street and Old Street, City Center Drive and 3rd Avenue Stone Road. SW. Expected completion: Work will last Expected completion: Work on the roundthrough mid-summer 2021 as crews reabout is under way, with a full closure place a timber bridge over Geist and the of the intersection expected for approxinorth fork of Dry Branch. mately 60 days. WESTFIELD Project: Westfield Boulevard culvert Project: Closure due to weekly farmers Location: Between 106th and 116th streets market Expected completion: Mid-August Project: 1st St. NW Reconstruction, includLocation: Mill Street just south of the ing repairing the roadway and adding Grand Junction Plaza will be closed every curbs and a sidewalk. Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. for the WestExpected completion: Before Sept. 1 field Farmers Market. Project: Westfield Boulevard culvert Expected completion: Through Sept. 30 Location: Between 106th and 116th streets Project: New roundabout construction Expected completion: Mid-August Location: The intersection of 171st Street Project: Transmission and water utility and Carey Road closed June 6 for 60 days work for the construction of a roundabout. FolLocation: Veterans Way between The Cat low the direction of detour signage during Theatre and 1st Street SW. Partial closures this time. will occur but access to all addresses will Estimated completion: Early August be maintained. Project: 146th Street roundabouts Expected completion: The four-phase Location: A section of 146th Street beproject, which will later impact other tween Towne Road and Shelborne Road areas, is expected to be complete by May is being rerouted south for a Hamilton County project. This section of 146th 2022. Street is being constructed to connect to Project: Burial of overhead lines Location: Guilford Road between Grand the roundabouts. Drivers are encouraged Boulevard and Main Street to use caution in the area and follow the Expected completion: End of 2021 direction of signage. Project: Sidewalk installation and drainExpected completion: Aug. 1. age upgrades Project: Jersey Street Location: Shoshone Drive and Oswego Location: From Union Street to Mill Street Road Expected completion: Jersey Street will Expected completion: October be closed for the remainder of the Grand Junction Plaza construction. FISHERS Project: Grand Junction Plaza Project: Nickel Plate Tunnel Project Location: The parking lot west of Union Location: Beginning June 1, 116th Street Street and south of Main Street will be closed from east of Municipal Drive Expected completion: The gravel parking to west of Maple Street for the duration lot on the east end of Park Street is perof the construction. Local business will manently closed as the Grand Junction remain open. 106th Street will serve as Plaza is moving into the construction the main detour route beginning at Hague phase. Parking is available on the west Road for eastbound traffic and Lantern end of Park Street. Road for Westbound. Lane restrictions on NOBLESVILLE AND NORTH 116th Street have already begun and will Project: 236th Street East Rehabilitation be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the Project completion of the project. Expected completion: An estimated 60 Location: 236th Street between Deming days, opening expected in late July or earRoad and Devaney Road is closed to all ly August. thru traffic for road rehabilitation. Project: 131st Street reconstruction

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Carmel city council could vacate seat if councilor can’t return By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com It’s been seven months since Carmel City Councilor Bruce Kimball suffered a series of minCITY NEWS istrokes, and it remains unclear if or when he will be able to return in his official capacity. Emails sent to the Central District Republican Kimball councilor’s city address generate an automatic reply message stating that he is “on medical leave” and unable to respond at this time. Attempts to reach him and his family members through other methods were unsuccessful. Several city officials said they’ve heard little regarding his status during his absence and declined to provide additional details, citing privacy concerns. “I do not know when he might be back. We’re all praying that happens,” said Jeff Worrell, an at-large member of the city council. “I have not had any information for probably the last two weeks.” Worrell is one of three at-large city council members who have been fielding general questions and concerns from Central District residents since Kimball’s strokes. “There has been activity (from Central District residents). I’m handling it just like I do the rest of the workload,” said Worrell, adding that it hasn’t been an overwhelming amount. Kimball, 68, joined the council in 2016 and won reelection in 2019. There are still more than two years left in his term that runs through 2023. Although councilors hope he returns, some have been exploring options if he can’t. Laura Campbell, chair of the Hamilton County Republican Party and a member of

the Carmel City Council, said if Kimball or any other elected official were to resign, the party would hold a caucus to select a replacement. If that doesn’t happen, but Kimball is unable or chooses not to return, state law allows city councils to declare a seat vacant if a councilor is unable to perform his or her duties, but it doesn’t provide direction on how to do that. Instead, the Worrell code states that a council may “adopt its own rules to govern proceedings,” although it requires at least twothirds of the councilors to vote in favor of vacating the seat for it to occur. Campbell said Carmel does not have an ordinance outlining procedures for vacating a seat, so the first step would be drafting a policy. “Each city can determine that process, but it’s an extra step that has to be taken before you can do anything,” she said. If the council voted to vacate a seat, a caucus would be called to select a replacement. Carmel councilors have not yet taken official steps to implement their own policy to vacate a seat, but Tim Hannon, an at-large councilor who lives in the Central District, said he believes it is something the city should have in place. “I definitely think we need to codify our procedures, because it was unclear to me, and I think it’s unclear to citizens, what the procedure is,” he said. “Should we do something (regarding Kimball) once a procedure is in place? I just need more information on his medical status.” Worrell said it makes sense for the council to consider putting a policy in place. “When is long enough? It’s probably now getting to be that time,” he said.

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From left, Julia Kozicki of the Noblesville Lions Club, Bret Burrow of the Noblesville Lions Club, Lyneen Burrow of the Noblesville Lions Club, David Marsh of the Noblesville Lions Club, Lane Sims of the Carmel Lions Club, Bob Yunker of the Carmel Lions Club, Don Collins of the Westfield Lions Club and Matt Best of the Carmel Lions Club volunteer during the July 8 Gleaners Food Bank distribution in Sheridan. The next distribution will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 5 at Six Points Church, 1545 W. 226th St. Sheridan. Produce, diary and meat products will be available for those in need. No registration is necessary. (Submitted photo)

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Carmel will receive approximately $13.6 million less through the federal American Rescue Plan than initially CITY NEWS projected, which came as a disappointment but not a surprise to city officials. The city has been allocated $7.5 million, although initial estimates in early March indicated that Carmel would receive nearly $21.1 million. “The budget committee released an estimate (in the spring) I suspected was wrong, so we did not plan on spending the money,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said. “I’m not happy with the way the formula was done. We’re getting $67 a person, where Gary is getting over $1,000 a person.” SIMPLY BRING IN less than Carmel isn’t alone in receiving initially projected. The cities with the three THIS POSTCARD. largest deficits between expectations and reality are all in Hamilton County. Fishers is No Rate Increase through 2023 with Moveless by and 7/31.* receiving $13 amillion Noblesville is receiving $7.3 million less. South Bend had the fourth-largest deficit at $4.3 million less, but the city in northern Indiana is receiving $58.9 million in funding, nearly triple what Carmel, Fishers ($6.9 million) and Noblesville ($6.2 million) are receiving combined. 7235 Riverwalk Way North “We received Noblesville, IN 46062our initial estimates in the March or April timeframe, then we got our final notice from the (U.S. Dept. of the) Trea-

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Noblesville leads local effort for grant to improve White River By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The City of Noblesville is leading the charge with several other communities to attempt to be named a ReCOUNTY gional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative Grant recipient and receive up to $50 million for the region. The initiative, also known as the READI Grant, was created by Gov. Eric Holcomb. The state has dedicated $500 million to promote strategic investments to make Indiana a magnet for talent and economic growth, with each winning region eligible for receiving up to $50 million. If Noblesville’s region wins, the dollars will go toward the White River Regional Opportunity Initiative. “They’re asking us to select strategies to make positive developments in the following areas — quality of place and life, quality of opportunity, innovation, entrepreneurship and talent attraction and development,” City of Noblesville Development Director Sarah Reed said. When the grant was announced, the City of Noblesville hired a consultant and united a group of mayors from Fishers, Carmel and Indianapolis. “They all got together on the phone and decided to base the READI application around the White River Vision Plan,” Reed said. “I’m very thankful they did that, because doing the grant without some basis would be very hard.” Reed said Noblesville is defining its region to include counties near the city that are contributing to or are affected by the White River watershed, labor shed and what the city is calling its “recreation shed.” “That basically means that people will travel up to a certain distance to use an amenity like the White River,” Reed said. The region includes Noblesville, Anderson, Fishers, Westfield, Carmel, Indianapolis, McCordsville, Zionsville, Hamilton County and Madison County. The city is asking for information from each municipality in the region to propose projects they feel fit the White River Regional Opportunity Initiative, and then a steering committee of representatives from each community will prioritize and rank the projects based on a set of criteria. For Noblesville, Reed said there are three

People participate in tubing with the White River Canoe Co. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton County Tourism)

ideas the city plans to submit. The three themes the projects must relate to are environment, equity and economy. “Noblesville has at least one project for each of those,” Reed said. “One of the projects is, we’ve engaged a consultant that was integral in the White River Vision Plan to look at the hydrology of the White River to make sure the ecology of the river itself is sustainable or else it won’t be an asset to all of us.” Another project Noblesville will propose involves working with Nickel Plate Arts for culturally related arts projects along the river. “One of the things the READI Grant allows us is the ability to move further with a couple of these concepts for projects,” Reed said. The deadline to submit the plan is Aug. 31. Reed said the state will review the applications in September and October and that Noblesville and its region might be notified if it is selected to receive the grant in November or December. For more, visit iedc.in.gov/program/ indiana-readi/home.

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Grand Park ready to welcome Colts, fans back for training camp By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Grand Park is preparing to welcome the Indianapolis Colts back for training camp, with practices open to GIVING BACK the public July 28 to Aug. 24. The team signed a 10-year contract to hold training camp at the Westfield campus beginning in 2018, but last year, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the camp was held without fans at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, the team’s regular practice facility. Westfield Mayor Andy Cook said he is eager to welcome the Colts back to town. “We have endeavored with the Colts to make this the premier preseason camp in all of the National Football League,” Cook said. “What I hear from the Colts is we’re well on our way to doing just that.” Many aspects of training camp will look similar to past years, with a few changes because of NFL COVID-19 protocols. Unlike years past, fans will not be permitted to interact with players or coaches and must maintain a 20-foot distance from them at all times. The event will not have capacity restrictions, health screenings or general mask mandates. There will be a section of seating where face coverings are required for those who prefer to sit in a masked area. If practice is moved indoors, NFL protocols require that fans not be permitted in the building to watch. New features a year later Grand Park made several improvements in anticipation of the Colts 2020 training camp, but players and fans have had to wait a year to use them. Colts City will move to a new 85,000-square-foot asphalt pad adjacent to a Play 60 turf field next to the practice field. The areas will offer opportunities for guests to try football drills, visit the Colts Pro Shop and inflatables, take photos and more. “We really are excited about the more centralized location,” said Roger VanDerSnick, Colts chief sales and marketing officer. “Fans will have the ability to spend time in Colts City but also easily access viewing for training camp.” In addition to several themed days, training camp will feature two joint practices with the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 12 and

Grand Park made several improvements in anticipation of the Colts 2020 training camp. (Photo by Jon Ball)

13. The two teams will meet in a preseason game Aug. 15 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccines will be available each day of camp through a partnership with the Hamilton County Health Dept. and IU Health. “We’re looking for opportunities throughout the county where we can get out into these areas,” said Christian Walker, HCHD emergency preparedness coordinator. “We understand folks who work normal business hours can’t necessarily get out to our other vaccination clinics, so this is a great partnership for us.” Eager for full stands Cook said the financial impact of Colts training camp at Grand Park goes well beyond the campus itself, as visitors also spend money at local restaurants and shops. “Colts camp is a huge part of our economic formula at Grand Park,” he said. VanDerSnick said he’s seeing evidence that Colts fans are eager to see the team live and in-person again, as ticket sales have been hitting goals and some sections are already sold out. He said some fans are already asking how they can purchase tickets for the 2022 season. Having fans back at training camp and at Lucas Oil Stadium will help the team, he said. “(The players) feed off the energy,” VanDerSnick said. “There’s obviously a real home field advantage when the stands are full. We’re looking forward to returning to that.” Learn more at Colts.com/camp.

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Heroes Club’s mission supports police officers, firefighters By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

organization. We wanted to approach the business owners in Carmel because I was one. We are so blessed to be here in Carmel The Heroes Club was created in 1996 to be in this Hamilton County bubble where by then-Conseco Insurance executives to the police and fire departments have been support public at my beck and call for the last 30GIVING BACK safety and law plus years at the Ritz Charles.” enforcement Now, it’s time for the next step, officers in times of need. Nicholls said. The chief purpose was to fund an “We got the wind back in the accidental death insurance policy sail,” he said. “At first, we were just for a designated beneficiary of an focused on staying alive. But now officer who loses his or her life in we want to get back in and really Nicholls the line of duty serving in Carmel brand our Heroes Club and get us or Clay Township. The Initial policy was out there in the community in terms of $50,000. It has now grown to a $300,000 being a household name. Quite honestly, I life insurance policy. think you could walk up to 30 people at the As co-owner of Ritz Charles event center, Carmel Farmers Market, and I think maybe Bill Nicholls had always supported the effort 29 or 30 are not going to know what the with his business. But when he attended Heroes Club is. Our mission now is creating a golf outing seven years ago, he noticed the awareness in the community and letit was struggling. ting people know Nicholls had been a what the Heroes But now we want to get back board member but Club is and what it was no longer servrepresents.” in and really brand our Heroes ing in that role at In addition, NichClub and get us out there in the the time. olls said he would community in terms of being “(The outing) like to see the wasn’t well attendpolicy increase to a household name. ed, and it just felt – BILL NICHOLLS $500,000. empty,” Nicholls The 25th golf outsaid. ing is set for Oct. 11 Soon after, he met with then-Heroes Club at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. President Bill Brooks. “Those who pay to play are paying for “Brooks said the majority of board memCarmel police or firefighters to play for bers were 65 or 70, spending half the year free,” Nicholls said. “It’s a gesture to our in Florida, and the organization was losing police and firefighters to give them a free steam,” Nicholls said. “I said, ‘I’m going to day of golf, and they’ve really enjoyed it.” help,’ and the next thing you know I’m apThe Heroes Club held a Meet and Mingle pointed president. My kids were past playat 3Up Rooftop Lounge in Carmel in May. ing sports, so I had some time on my hands. “I think we raised $27,000 from the Over the (past) five to seven years, we’ve event,” Nicholls said. done a good job getting juice back in the For more, visit carmelheroesclub.com.

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was held July 13. Fifteen students participated at ReSource, a community development and supply pantry at 405 Industrial Amanda Newman said she feels fortunate Dr., Carmel. Newman described ReSource as the Carmel community has supported her “birthed” from Amanda’s Exchange but with consignment its own identity. GIVING BACK shop for wom“It was nice to have a small group en’s and chilso we could make sure the flow dren’s clothing. was good and be able to spend time “It’s always been a vision of with the students,” said Newman, Amanda’s Exchange to have a who lived in Carmel for 22 years clothing pantry to serve our combefore recently moving to Cicero. munity,” Newman said of the shop “The items that we offer at the panNewman at 715 Carmel Dr. “In addition to a try come from unsold merchandise clothing pantry, I want to offer workshops at Amanda’s Exchange and Newman and Co. or classes to bring community and also em(a men’s consignment shop in Indianapolis) powerment by learning new skills. We are in addition to items donated by our customabout to celebrate 20 years of business. Our ers. We have always donated unsold items business has sustained many economic ups to local organizations. We have partnered and downs because of the support of our with Thrifty Threads, which benefits the loyal customers and consignors. This is just Julian Center, for many years. We still plan one way we can give back.” on donating to that organization. We will Newman and Carmel High School partbe curating specific items for the clothing nered to offer to high school students on pantry. We’re so excited about what the free and reduced lunch to pick up seven future holds for ReSource. We know it will pieces of clothing, a pair of shoes, a handcontinue to grow and the possibilities are bag and a bra free of charge. The first event endless.”

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CHS grad finds fit as pitching coach for Detroit Tigers By Les Morris news@currentincarmel.com

53.5 games behind division champion Minnesota Twins. The team’s ERA also ranked near the bottom at 5.24. The Tigers’ pitching corps is young. According to BaseChris Fetter has fulfilled almost every conceivable role in ball-Reference, the weighted average age of Detroit pitchers his high school, college and professional baseball career as in 2020 was 26.6, making it the youngest in baseball. a player, scout and coach. And now, Despite a recently unsuccessful team, a very BASEBALL at only 35, holds perhaps one of the young pitching staff, and a pitching coach who had most important jobs in the major no experience at the major league level, results leagues: pitching coach. have been outstanding. Joining a fraternity whose demographics lean “He’s been excellent,” Finch said when asked grayer, such as Larry Rothschild, 67, of the Padres, about Fetter’s performance prior to a recent home and Mike Maddux, 59, of the Cardinals, the Carmel game against the Chicago White Sox. “He’s been native is in his first year as head of the Detroit everything we could have asked for and more. We Fetter Tigers’ pitchers after a successful run as the pitchexpected it, because we knew who we were hiring, ing coach at his alma mater, the University of Michigan. In but his impact with our players and developing our pitching Ann Arbor, he helped the Wolverines reach the 2019 College plan and implementing it into the big leagues has been one World Series. That pitching staff led the Big Ten Conference of the highlights of our season.” with a 3.46 ERA and finished seventh in the nation with just The results bear it out. The team’s ERA has dropped to 7.44 hits allowed per game. 4.67 per game, more than half a run lower than the 2019 Tigers’ manager A.J. Hinch also is in his first season in season. The youngest and most hyped of the pitchers, rightDetroit. He and Fetter first crossed paths when the latter ies Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal, have ERAs of 3.59 and 4.35, was a right-handed pitcher in the Padres minor league sysrespectively. Mize, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2018 out of tem and Hinch was the team’s assistant vice president of Auburn, was one of the American League’s top pitchers in scouting and assistant general manager. May, with a 2-0 record and 1.74 ERA. The Tigers are in a rebuilding mode. In 2019, the last Fetter aims to keep it simple. full season of games before 2020’s pandemic-shortened “At the end of the day, it’s developing people first, players 60-game schedule, Detroit finished with the worst record second, and highlighting their strengths and making those in the majors, winning only 47 of 161 games and finishing

even greater,” he said. Fetter believes he is mature enough to realize that one size doesn’t fit all. “I think first you have to start off with letting the guys know you care, but then it’s trying to dig into how they tick, how their mind operates, where is the lowest-hanging fruit, where we can maximize their abilities,” he said. Fetter maximized his abilities for the Greyhounds. He was Carmel’s top pitcher his senior year in 2004. The Greyhounds finished 22-6, and Fetter was virtually unhittable. He finished with a 7-2 record, struck out 73 batters in 54 innings and recorded a 0.77 ERA. He went on to four standout years at Michigan, leading the Wolverines to four NCAA Tournament appearances and three conference championships. He earned All-Big Ten honors three times and holds the school record for innings pitched. Drafted in the ninth round of the MLB Draft by San Diego, Fetter had a four-year minor league career. Following his playing days, he served as a pitching coach (Ball State, Dodgers) and as a scout for three years with the Angels before making his way back to Michigan in 2018. The broad experience was key for Finch and Tigers’ General Manager Al Avila, who was aware of Fetter’s skills. “Chris was on our radar from past communications,” Avila said. “So, once we hired A.J., we moved fast on Chris.” Finch, who won a World Series title with the Astros, sees a bright future for Fetter.

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Club awards scholarships By Katherine Hur news@currentincarmel.com The Carmel Runners Club is giving students a run for their money, or, rather, money for their run. GIVING BACK Scholarships are one way the club encourages students’ passion for running. Every year since 2014, the CRC has awarded scholarships to three high school seniors. “2020 and 2021 have been such crazy years for everyone, but for high schoolers trying to start this new phase of their life it is much worse,” CRC Vice President Cristy Heisey said. This year, the club amassed enough donations from local sponsors to grant four scholarships, adding up to $25,000. The 2021 winners are: • Lauren Sandys from Noblesville High School, attending Purdue University. • Liberty Hayes from Fishers High School, attending Purdue University. • Brooke Waldal from Carmel High School, attending Belmont University. • Maria Mitchell from Hamilton Heights High School, attending Grand Valley

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Swimmers Jake Mitchell, Drew Kibler ready to represent Carmel, U.S. on world stage By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel High School swim team and the Carmel Swim Club have been dominating the competition in the pool for decades, but until this year it had never had an athlete make an Olympic team. Now, it has two. Drew Kibler, 21, made the team by finishing third in the 200-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials last month in Omaha to qualify for the four-person 800-meter relay team. The 2018 CHS graduate swims at the University of Texas. Jake Mitchell, 19, made the team in the 400-meter freestyle. Mitchell graduated from CHS in 2020 and swims for the University of Michigan. Drew Kibler, a 2018 Carmel High School graduate, swims for the University of Texas. He will compete on the 800-meter freestyle relay team in the Tokyo Olympics. (Photo courtesy University of Texas Athletics)

The Tokyo Olympics are July 23 to Aug. 8. Both Olympians took some time out of their training in Tokyo to answer questions for Current in Carmel about reaching a longtime dream. WHEN DID YOU FIRST DREAM OF BEING IN THE OLYMPICS? Mitchell: My first dream of being in the Olympics was back in 2008. I remember watching Michael Phelps win eight golds and just the sheer awesomeness of the Olympic Games and pride for one’s country and the domination in the sport that was never before seen was extremely inspiring and made me want to compete at the world’s biggest stage someday. Kibler: I first dreamt of being in the Olympics from the moment I started swimming competitively when I was 7, and a year later I watched Michael

Phelps get eight golds in Beijing and my goal became even more real. WHEN DID YOU FIRST REALIZE SWIMMING IN THE OLYMPICS WAS A REALISTIC GOAL FOR YOU? Mitchell: I first realized that this goal could be a reality after Summer Nationals in 2019 when I was the No. 2-ranked American in the 400-meter freestyle. It finally began to settle in that this dream was a possible reality. Kibler: I honestly always believed in myself because of the amazing friends, family and coaches around me that always supported me from the beginning. It became even more real when I went to the 2016 Olympic Trials, and I got a better idea of what it would take to make this team. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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COVER STORY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 HOW HAS THE CARMEL SWIM CLUB PLAYED INTO YOUR SUCCESS? Mitchell: Carmel Swim Club has played a tremendous role in my success. The coaching staff is there to help every swimmer achieve their goals in life, whether swimming or unrelated to the sport. Not only did the club help me to train well and get faster, but it also helped me to grow mentally so that I was able to perform under high-stress situations. Kibler: I had a number of special coaches that helped me over the years, but CSC is a program that demands excellence in every way from top to bottom. The coaches and teammates helped me turn dreams and loose goals into concrete plans. In my first year-and-ahalf at Carmel, I experienced extremely rapid improvement in all my events, but especially my 200 freestyle, which is the event I am swimming at the Olympics. HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE AMONG THE FIRST CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL/CARMEL SWIM CLUB ATHLETES TO MAKE AN OLYMPIC TEAM? Mitchell: It is such an honor. Carmel has had such a tradition of excellence for so many decades with so many amazing athletes. It is truly an honor to have followed in their footsteps and also to be able to start a new tradition of Olympic athletes coming out of Carmel. Kibler: It is a tremendous honor to represent CHS/CSC and just the City of Carmel this way. I have wanted it for so long, and it feels really good to feel all of the support from such an amazing community that supports swimming so much. HAS THE CARMEL SWIM CLUB OR YOUR HOMETOWN OF CARMEL PLAYED A ROLE IN YOUR PREPARATION FOR THE OLYMPICS? HAVE YOU DONE TRAINING HERE RECENTLY, FOR EXAMPLE? Mitchell: I trained at Carmel Swim Club from 2013-2020 and in 2021 for the two months leading up to the Olympic Trials. The community at Carmel has been so supportive, and I am extremely grateful for all of the support. The combination of being with family and being able to train under my old coach was such a fun opportunity. Kibler: Carmel (both my hometown and my club) played a huge role in preparing me for the Olympics by helping me so much during the pandemic and sum-

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WHEN WILL CARMEL’S SWIMMERS COMPETE? Olympic swimmer Jake Mitchell will swim in one of the first competitions of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, with the men’s 400-meter freestyle preliminary rounds set for July 24 and the medal round on July 25. Drew Kibler will swim a couple days later, with the 800-meter freestyle relay preliminary rounds July 27, and the medal round on July 28. Learn more at Olympics.com.

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Sometimes, I really don’t like people. And by people, I mean strangers, family, my children, my husband Doo … pretty much everyone. I hate the way they drive, their stupid conversations, the constant “I need you.” I’m blaming this occasional loathing on hormones and the subsequent lack of restorative sleep, but also on the end of COVID-19 mitigation measures. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m beginning to miss quarantine! Let’s explore. Faithful readers know I am an introvert. Last year’s shutdown and social distancing rules were gifts that kept on giving for me. No large gatherings, no awkward small talk, no one on the roads. It was magical. Now, of course we are basically back to normal. Traffic, long lines, graduations and weddings — humans are emerging from their houses in droves, hell bent, it seems, on aggravating and annoying yours truly. I was purposely cut off twice in zipper merges the other day because I didn’t “get over” 3 miles ahead of the lane closure. I can’t get a moment’s worth of quiet with nieces and nephews literally running around like proverbial decapitated chickens. I’m ready to evict all four of my precious young-adult angels because, well, they are at home. Living. In close proximity to me. And though we just returned from an amazing anniversary vacay to Washington, I wouldn’t balk if Doo told me he had an overnight business trip. Mama wants her space! See what I mean? People in general are driving me nuts. And though I realize the problem is certainly temporary, I can honestly say that I really don’t like anyone right now. Peace out.

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sons Mark and Charles, Hays + Sons has branched out from repairing fire damage and now has eight locations in three states. When a burst water pipe flooded the “In each of one of our locations, one of historic Athenaeum building in downtown our insurance company clients asked us to Indianapolis open an office there because they RESTORATION in 2010, the were happy with the service they prospect of were getting in the other areas,” immediately reopening seemed Houk said. bleak. But when crews from the Houk attributes the company’s Indianapolis-based Hays + Sons resgrowth to building relationships — not toration company arrived, order was only with insurance companies and restored quicker than expected. customers but also with employees. Houk “It first starts off with assessing “When we get that initial phone what’s causing the issue and stopping call, our people are ready,” Houk said. “You that,” Hays + Sons President Jacob Houk can imagine, issues don’t normally happen said. “With The Rathskeller (restaurant Monday through Friday, 8 to 5. We are defiinside the Athenaeum), we had to shut off nitely a 24/7, 365 business, and that’s hard. water to the entire building. The pipe was You’re asking people to leave their friends literally busted in half. Then you compartand family to head out for four hours to go mentalize where there are problems. take care of something. You’ve got to make “The Rathskeller wanted to open up, so sure that you have some good loyalty built we focused our attention on getting that in with your team to be able to get that area cleaned up, getting the water removed, done on a consistent basis.” just getting it to the point where it could Prior to joining the company, Houk was serve food without being in the middle of an insurance agent for Hays + Sons at The a rain forest. You go from the most critical Highland Grou in Carmel. Houk frequently re(part of) the building that you are working ferred clients to Hays + Sons. After earning in and then work backwards from there.” his MBA, he joined Hays + Sons and became The Rathskeller indeed opened that same president in 2015. evening. The diagnostic approach that Hays “From Day 1, there has always been a + Sons employed at The Rathskeller is the focus on doing what’s right for your client, same approach the company brings to othwhether that’s a referred client or it’s the er extensive repairs, like fixing 24 flooded person in the property that we’re working floors at the Regions Tower in Indianapolis, on,” Houk said. “It’s the strength of the or smaller home projects. relationships and doing the right thing that Founded in 1982 by Charles Hays and his have helped us continue to grow.”

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facility that will close when the new facility opens. The new facility will be 35,000 square feet and include Wright’s GymnasCasey Wright has long desired to have all tics and NinjaZone and its corresponding four of her operations in one place. early childhood programs; Sweet Peas eduThat desire is getcational gymnastics and Lil’ Ninja, GROWTH ting closer to reality. as well as a new dance program; The ceremonial and an early childhood education groundbreaking happened July 13 at center. the site of the new state-of-the-art “We’ll move our clients and staff facility at Grand Park, 360 E 186th and make room for growing WestSt., in Westfield. During the event, field,” said Wright, who added a Wright’s Gymnastics also unveiled its good portion of the children are Wright newly minted brand name and corfrom Carmel as well. responding brand elements, including a new There are five other Wright facilities all-encompassing logo and design schematic across the Indianapolis area: Wright’s for the Grand Park facility. The projected open- Gymnastics Noblesville, Wright’s Gymnasing date is the first week in December. tics Center Grove, Wright’s Fundamentals The facility will offer comprehensive proSoutheast in Greenwood, Wright’s Academy gramming for children, including traditional in Greenwood and Wright’s NinjaZone Acadgymnastics, ninja, dance and an academic emy at Geist. preschool. “This will be the first one that encom“We think it’s going to add a lot to Grand passes all of the programs,” Wright said. Park in terms of younger families with dif“Wright’s Gymnastics is the competitive ferent sport opportunities,” said Wright, a team. Fundamentals is our recreational Carmel resident. “It’s been a goal to have gymnastics program, which is really unique this type of facility for a very long time. I to anybody else. Because we have multiple think it’s really icing on the cake we get to facilities, we actually offer a recreationbe part of a budding community in a budal competition league for recreational ding sports park. It’s pretty amazing to be gymnasts.” able to have one place for young families The new facility will provide the opportuwhere we can support parents in making nity to offer citywide competition for recretheir life easier and providing a place where ational gymnastics teams. our focus is building well-rounded kids. Our Tate Schuetz is the co-owner of the goal is, success is a mindset, not a medal. Grand Park facility. “I think it’s going to help Grand Park “We put the plans on hold for about a flourish. There are a lot of young families year but we were excited to pull the trigger in Westfield who just don’t have a reason early enough that we didn’t experience a lot to be at Grand Park yet because their kids of the building delays that a lot of people aren’t old enough to be in the competitive are experiencing now,” Wright said. “We sports they offer.” took a big gulp and said, “Let’s go for it.’ We There is a Wright’s Gymnastics & Ninjaare lucky to be opening as soon as we are.” Zone in Westfield in an 8,000-square-foot For more, visit wrightsgymnastics.com.

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ISDH warns of delta variant By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Indiana State Dept. of Health officials have warned the COVID-19 delta variant could cause another surge PANDEMIC in cases because of a recent spread in the state and because fewer than 50 percent of Hoosiers 12 and older are fully vaccinated. “The alpha variant that originated in the United Kingdom remains the top variant detected to date; however, we have seen a significant increase in the delta variant that originated in India,” Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said during a July 9 press conference. “The delta variant is now the one we see most frequently.” The delta variant accounted for more than 76 percent of variants found in the most recent samples analyzed by the ISDH. The variant has shown to be more infectious, easily transmitted and could potentially cause more severe illness than the original strain, Box said. Health officials say the variant’s rise could mean a shift in guidance if case numbers increase. “I think if we start to see a significant

increase in cases — and we will see a surge of the delta variant; we will be like other countries and other states that have seen this — people will need to be very careful if they are unvaccinated and continue to wear their masks on a regular basis to protect themselves and their family,” Box said. “I think that we are not planning any further restrictions at the state level, but individual communities and schools, in consultation with their local public health (authorities), may decide to make different decisions based on the level of infection at that time.” As of July 14, 2,879,176 Hoosiers — approximately 49.5 percent of residents 12 and older — have been fully vaccinated. Health officials have estimated many more residents will need to be fully vaccinated to reach herd immunity. They also say available COVID-19 vaccines are effective against the delta variant. Barring an unexpected significant increase in vaccine demand, Box said COVID-19 will likely become endemic — meaning the virus, like influenza, will continue to “wax and wane,” particularly in communities with many unvaccinated residents.

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COVID, kids town hall — Dr. Christopher Belcher, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Ascension Medical Group in Carmel, and Dr. Shobana Pandian, a pediatrician at Community Health in Fishers, will answer common questions regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for children during a virtual town hall meeting set for 6 p.m. July 22. The event is presented by the Hamilton County Health Dept. To participate, download a link at bit. ly/36FlwCN. Diabetes prevention — Franciscan Health’s year-long diabetes prevention program will begin on July 20 and be conducted in a virtual setting. The program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that are proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Groups meet for 16 weekly sessions and six monthly follow-up sessions with a trained lifestyle coach. Cost is $300 if not covered by medical insurance. Register by emailing JourneyToHealth@FranciscanAlliance.org to receive a link to join the first virtual session. Vaccine clinic to open at Sheridan High School — The Hamilton County Health Dept. has opened a new vaccine clinic at

Sheridan High School. Hamilton County is the second-most vaccinated county in the state with nearly 69 percent of its residents 12 and older fully vaccinated. But there is discrepancy between the northern and southern halves of the county. Only 39 percent of residents in the 46031 ZIP code (Atlanta), 45 percent of the residents in the 46069 ZIP code (Sheridan) and 46 percent of residents in the 46030 ZIP code (Arcadia) are fully vaccinated. There is no registration for this clinic. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered which requires two doses. The clinic will be open during the following dates and times. Second doses will be scheduled at Sheridan High School the weeks of Aug. 3 and Aug. 10.: July 20, 4– 8 p.m; July 22, 4-8 p.m; July 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Vaccinations offered at Colts camp — The Hamilton County Health Dept., along with Indiana University Health and the Indiana State Dept. of Health, will offer COVID-19 vaccinations at Colts Training Camp July 28th through Aug. 19th. The vaccine clinic will be located in Colts City and open during all practice sessions. Staff from the Hamilton County Health Dept. and Indiana University Health will provide the Pfizer vaccine.

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Original Broadway cast member returns to roots by directing ‘Saturday Night Fever’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com This is a blast from the past for Anne Beck. Beck was cast in the MUSICAL original company of “Saturday Night Fever,” a production close to her heart. “I started as a swing and then played Stephanie Mangano on Broadway, and then on (the) first national tour,” she said. Her husband, Scott, also was part of the original company. “We started dating toward the end of the tour after 3 1/2 years with ’Fever,’” Beck said. “We were on Broadway with it for two years, and the national tour for 18 months.” The Fishers resident is now directing and doing the choreography for Civic Theatre’s Youth Artists Program’s production of “Saturday Night Fever” July 29 to Aug. 1 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “It’s definitely cool to be part of an original show and now to share it with this amazing cast of high school artists,” said Beck, who is Civic’s YAP coordinator. “They are learning original choreography (of Arlene Philips) and learning 1970s styles, history, icons, etc.” Beck and her husband are performing as Tony Manero’s parents, Flo and Frank Manero. Daimon Anderson is playing the character John Travolta played in the movie. “It’s a completely new style and skill set for me — the dancing, the accent, the singing,” said Anderson, who will be a senior at Mt. Vernon High School this fall. “All of it is new to me, and I love it. Tony is such a contrasting character. He is confident and strong. But most of all, he is hurt. I think that kind of character is amazing to play.” Anderson said “Boogie Shoes” is definitely his favorite song and dance in the show. “It just has so much energy,” he said. “It is so much fun to do. Anne hasn’t talked

BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” through Aug. 15. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael presents the Actors Theatre of Indiana performing songs of the songwriting duo of John Kander and Fred Ebb July 21, Goldie and Friends July 23 and The Phelps Connection July 24. All three shows begin at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. WESTFIELD PLAYHOUSE Main Street Productions presents the youth production of “Meet Me in St. Louis” through July 25 at Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org. LIVE AT THE CENTER The Indigos will perform as part of the Live at the Center series at 7:30 p.m. July 26 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $5 for in-person and the livestream is free. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Cast members rehearse dance numbers from “Saturday Night Fever.” (Photo courtesy of Civic Theatre)

a ton about her experiences. We’ve been busy practicing our tails off. The choreography is fantastic and so much fun. Anne is an incredible director and choreographer. Working with her as our director is an amazing experience. Now, the cast they can say they did a show with a Broadway cast member as well.” Emily Chrzanowski, a 2021 Carmel High School graduate, is playing the role of Annette. “I like the role (of) Annette because I get to experiment with being a character who is very vulnerable,” Chrzanowski said. “She is an insecure girl who truly has a kind heart but is conflicted with her love for Tony and his lack of love for her.” Chrzanowski’s favorite number to perform is “Disco Inferno.” “It is a huge dance number that feels like a party the whole time,” Chrzanowski

said. “My other favorite song to perform is my solo, ‘If I Can’t Have You,’ because I love pouring my heart into this beautiful ballad. I have not seen any other productions of the musical, but I have seen the movie. “Although the soundtrack of the movie is amazing, the script is absolutely awful. It is outdated and is very offensive and inappropriate, which makes me like the stage version that much more.” Chrzanowski said having an original Broadway company member direct and choreograph the show has been a privilege. “It is such an amazing feeling knowing that I am doing the same choreography as the original Broadway cast did,” she said. There are 7 p.m. performances July 29-31 and a 2 p.m. show Aug. 1. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Fishers Blues lineup set editorial@youarecurrent.com Fishers Parks has announced the lineup for the ninth annual Fishers Blues Fest, which will be presented Sept. 3-4 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr. The free event will conclude the annual Fishers Summer Concert Series and includes performances by renowned local and national award-winning blues artists. No tickets are required for this free admission first-come, first-served event for all ages. The 2021 Fishers Blues Fest lineup includes: Sept. 3: Agents of Redemption, 5:20 p.m. Lil’ Red & The Rooster, 6:50 p.m. and Bobby Rush, 8:15 p.m. Sept. 4: Doug Henthorn, 3 p.m.; Mr. Kinetik, 4 p.m.; Joanna Connor, 5:45 p.m.; Bernard Allison, 7:15 p.m. and Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, 8:45 p.m. For information on the full summer concert season, visit npdamp.com.

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Welcome Back for Our We are pleased to finally welcome our wonderful audiences back to the Studio Theater for Actors Theatre of Indiana’s 2021-2022 season!

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Songbook Academy offers free online performances editorial@youarecurrent.com Musicians, students and music lovers around the world can enjoy a series of entertaining and educational onMUSIC line events featuring prominent performers July 20-23 during the Great American Songbook Foundation’s annual Songbook Academy summer intensive. Another round of online events follows Aug. 6-8 with the premieres of three virtual performance showcases featuring this year’s 40 Songbook Academy finalists — top high school vocalists from 15 states, along with special guests and the founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation, fivetime Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein. While the finalists are experiencing a busy week of education, performance and professional mentoring, each day will offer one workshop, talkback or masterclass streamed for free public viewing on the Songbook Foundation’s YouTube channel. A free, one-time registration at TheSong-

book.org/SAEvents21 will provide access to the livestreamed public events. There will be a public masterclass with Feinstein and Broadway’s Telly Leung at 8 p.m. July 20. There will be a guest lecture by Stacy Wolf on “Women in Musicals” from “Guys and Dolls” to “Wicked” at noon July 21. An artist spotlight with pop/country singer Mandy Barnett is set for 5 p.m. July 22. International theater educator Jonathan Flom will give a lecture on “The Business of Being a Performer” at noon July 23. Culminating the 2021 Songbook Academy, Feinstein will host three evenings of performances at 8 p.m. by this year’s 40 finalists in a range of styles. The virtual showcases will begin at 8 p.m. each night. All three events can be viewed free on YouTube with a one-time registration at TheSongbook.org/ SAShowcase21. August 6 will be “The Best of Broadway and Hollywood”; Aug. 7 will be “Songbook Hall of Fame Serenades”; and Aug. 8 will feature “The Timeless Melodies of Jazz and Pop.”

Film to feature ‘Rope Warrior’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

and shared a similar Jewish upbringing as Daniel. The fact that David came from a place that breeds lawyers and doctors While looking for a documentary subject, made David appeal to us as a character with Andrew Bourne became interested in a something to prove. We knew that David friend from suffered injuries from his passion, DOCUMENTARY his mother’s so why keep performing after 25 college days, years? It was only when we got to a volleyball player who went on to David’s home when we realized the break the world record for jumping extent of David’s pain, and how his rope on his butt. health affects his loved ones. We The journey took Bourne and understand if people think David co-director Daniel Feldman to Westshould hang up the rope, but The Fisher field to profile David Fisher. “The Rope Warrior’s zeal is something Rope Warrior” will be included in the fourth everybody should aspire for. You’d be a fool Indy Shorts International Film Festival, to tell him to stop.” which runs July 20-25 at three Indianapolis The documentary was filmed before the sites. COVID-19 pandemic shut everything down Fisher, 57, has been jumping rope for a in mid-March 2020. For his part, Fisher said living for more than 25 years by putting on he is not limping as much now since he had displays at school assemblies, festivals and left hip surgery in November 2020. He previcorporate events. He markets himself as ously had his right hip replaced. “The Rope Warrior.” “After the surgery and with schools being Bourne and Feldman released a joint diout, my first performance was in June,” said rectors’ statement: “We became interested Fisher, who began jumping rope to stay in in what drives someone to achieve such shape for club volleyball at Emory University an impressive, but, admittedly absurd goal. in Atlanta. We quickly discovered that David comes For Indy Shorts schedule and tickets, visit from the same affluent Chicago suburb indyshorts.org. Current Ad 2021-22 Season.indd 1

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ATI opens season Sept. 10 By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Actors Theatre of Indiana will return to its past by opening its 2021-22 season with “Always…Patsy PRODUCTIONS Cline.” Judy Fitzgerald will reprise the role of legendary singer Patsy Cline, and Cynthia Collins plays Louise Segar, a devoted fan. It’s a two-person play with a seven-piece band. “The whole play is based off Louise’s letters from Patsy,” said Collins, an ATI co-founder along with Fitzgerald and Don Farrell. “We did it in 2013. It was supposed to be back last year but then everything was canceled. So, we’re trying to stick with the season we were going to do.” The schedule of four plays was announced July 13 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The first three shows were the same ATI planned for the 2020-21 season before it was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Always…Patsy Cline” is set for Sept. 10 to Oct. 3 at the Studio Theater. “Crazy,” “Sweet

Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight” are just a few of the 27 featured songs in the play. Cline died at age 30 in a 1963 plane crash. The cast on the other three plays, all new productions for ATI, have not yet been determined. The second show is “Lombardi” from Oct. 29 to Nov. 21. The play follows former Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi through a week in the 1965 NFL season as he attempts to lead the team to the championship. The 2022 portion of the schedule begins with “The Big Bang,” from Jan. 28 to Feb. 20. “‘The Big Bang’ is crazy. It’s just two men and a piano on stage,” Collins said. “It’s a wild ride. They’re doing a backers’ audition for a new musical on the history of the world. They act out the whole thing. Everything on the stage is used as a prop. Even though it’s a small show with the cast, it’s a big undertaking.” “Working: The Musical” is set for April 27 to May 22. The play is based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers. For more, visit atistage.org.

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Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 89 Veterans Way, Carmel   What to get: The Cozumel Burger Price: $13  Anna’s take: To be honest, I was pretty underwhelmed with Burgerhaus. I may be going into this with a bias because I’m not much of a burger gal to begin with, but I had been wanting to try the restaurant since it moved into the building next to my office in downtown Carmel. The chef was very kind, and the restaurant does have quite a variety of burger options – of which I tried the Cozumel, featuring grilled pine-

apple and guacamole. The burger makes for a beautiful presentation and picture, but I thought the guacamole was layered on too thick, making it difficult to eat and easy to fall apart. If you like a messy burger, or if you’re one of those “pineapple-belongs-on-pizza” people, this might be the burger for you. I really wanted to like Burgerhaus, but the poorly lit interior and the messy food are reasons I likely won’t return. If you’ve had a different experience, I would love to hear from you. Email me at anna@youarecurrent.com.

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Christmas in July set — The Carmel Arts & Design District is planning a weekend of festivities July 23-24 to celebrate Christmas in July. All Things Carmel, Art On Main, Bash Boutique, CCA Gallery, Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery and The Olive Mill are all taking part. Scout the shops for exceptional deals, activities, giveaways and a Holiday Hunt. Christmas in July is designed to create an opportunity to start building a list of gift and décor ideas from small, local businesses, many of which feature work handcrafted in Indiana.

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Enjoy luxusious outdoor living spaces, rain or shine Commentary by Bill Bernard As we all know (and this year is no exception), weather in central Indiana can be rather unpredictable. Whether the forecast calls for rain or shine, enjoying time outdoors is always desirable. REMODELING While outdoors, it’s nice to have a place where you can sit and contemplate the next change in weather fronts. When the sun is shining, it’s nice to take refuge from the rays and relax under some form of shade. In these instances, a pergola might be the solution. Pergolas offer a relaxing area of dappled shade. When the winds change and the rain starts to fall, a pergola may not be the ideal solution. If you want to enjoy your outdoor living space rain or shine, then a lanai may be the answer for you. A lanai takes the open-air structure of a pergola and goes one better by covering the space with a solid roof. This allows you to enjoy the outdoors even when the rain falls. Some may even enjoy the space more while a gentle rain falls. With the addition of a roof, not only can your grilling season be extended, but with the addition of infrared heaters, enjoyment of the outdoors can often be extended by weeks. No matter what your desired structure, we’ve got you covered. Stay home, be moved.

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