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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Plans for establishing a conservancy district conservancy district for Geist Reservoir has raised concerns among residents, lake visitors, fishermen and boaters. But attorney Matt Troyer said there are plenty of misconceptions with the proposal. Troyer, who is drafting the conservancy district petition, said the conservancy district, if approved, would be one of 96 others in the state of Indiana. It would grant a volunteer board of conservancy district residents, chosen through an election process, the authority to establish taxes and fees in order to raise funds to create a clean-up initiative for the lake. In order to move the proposal’s process along, the Indiana General Assembly needed to pass a bill creating an agreement between Citizens Energy, the reservoir’s owner, and the conservancy district. However, the bill did not move forward after the April 24 final legislative session. Because the bill was voted down, Troyer is unsure of next steps. Although the bill was denied, a conservancy district can still be established but without the recreational taxes originally proposed. The proposal must then pass through the Hamilton County Courts and then the Natural Resources Commission makes the determination to establish the conservancy district. If established, the conservancy district

board previously announced plans to establish a $150 annual tax per motorized watercraft for residents within the district and a $250 annual tax per motorized watercraft for residents who live outside of the district. It also plans to raise property taxes for residents living in the nine areas outlined in the Geist Conservancy District. However, Geist Lake Coalition President Brian Hall said there is a misconception of when the taxes would go into effect. Geist Marina Limited posted on its Facebook page on April 9 that the taxes would go into effect July 1. Hall said that’s not true. “It takes 12 to 24 months to form (the conservancy district) and another year after that before you see it on your property tax bill,” Hall said. If the agreement between Citizens Energy and the conservancy district had gone into effect July 1, it would’ve launched the lengthy application process in which the conservancy district must pass through the circuit courts and the Natural Resources Commission. Then, if the Geist Conservancy District is established, Hamilton County Commissioners would appoint the first board for the conservancy district. Board members would have to go through an election process and must live within the district. The Geist Conservancy District has a proposed budget of $2 million to clean up the lake through various methods, such as dredging or shoreline remediation. Although members involved with the opposition also want a clean lake, they’re not

sure if a conservancy district is the best way to proceed. Boaters and anglers are concerned about being taxed to operate a motorized watercraft on Geist Reservoir in addition to paying launch fees. “I fished this lake when I was 6 years old for the first time and caught my first bass,” recreational angler Greg Evans said. “That was my fun. It kept me out of drugs, kept me out of alcohol. I want to be able to share that with children, with the new generations, to give them the excitement.” Others are concerned about the conservancy district having the power of eminent domain, though Troyer said the district has no plans to initiate it. “The CD has no current plans to use eminent domain in any way, shape or form, but it’s hard to figure out when you set up a government agency what you might need it for,” Troyer said. Troyer and Hall said eminent domain would enable the conservancy district to obtain small parcels of land to establish catch basins or create a transfer station for dredging. Indianapolis Yacht Club Commodore Lori Stadick said the IYC has given more than $30,000 to the Geist Lake Coalition, and that the IYC wants a clean lake but doesn’t support the proposed conservancy district as it currently stands. “It is way too open-ended. The eminent domain is at the top of the list, then no property tax,” she said. “That is scary for us. That can put us out of business if we can’t afford to pay (the tax),” Stadick said.

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Judge rules in favor of Fishers for Nickel Plate Trail By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

Judge Najjar sets a dangerous precedent ernment and Finance hearing petition, that undermines STNP’s First Amendthree lawsuits in Indiana courts and ment right ‘to petition the government On April 18, the Hamilton County Superi- appeals with the Federal Surface Transportation Board, all of which were for a redress of grievances.’ This ruling or Court issued an order city granting the City of Fishsends a chilling message,” Mendenhall dismissed. stated in an email to Current in Fishers. The latest ruling from the ers’ Motion for Judgment “If one exercises the right of Free Speech Hamilton County Superior Court on the Pleadings and Awarding and questions or challenges government states: “This court finds that the City Attorneys’ Fees and Costs policy, there will be court-sanctioned (Save the Nickel Plate) brought against Save the Nickel Plate, Inc., and continued to litigate frivolous financial retribution. The threat would for its filing of a lawsuit against be enough to scare any citizen or public and groundless claims… Accordthe City of Fishers Board of Public benefit corporation from making a goodingly, the Court finds an award Works & Safety due to its litigaFadness faith effort to bring transparency and of attorneys’ fees and costs tion in “bad faith.” openness to major public policy to the taxpayers of the Save the Nickel Plate was decisions. It would likewise disCity of Fishers is warformed after The Hoosier Heritage courage attorneys from providranted under these unique Port Authority – the owner of the ing legal counsel. This is not a circumstances.” Nickel Plate corridor – announced stance any responsible governPresident of Save the in February 2017 its plan to rement or elected official should Nickel Plate Tyler Mendenmove the railway along a 9.2-mile take against its own citizens. The hall said the organization stretch from 96th Street in Fishorganization stands behind its is exploring options for ers through Noblesville to build Day Mendenhall claims against Fishers.” an appeal to the court’s a pedestrian trail. The City of STNP past president Logan Day, ruling. Fishers, City of Noblesville and Hamilton who is running for mayor for the City of “I want to express deep disappointCounty have since created plans to build ment with (the) ruling by Hamilton County Fishers, countered the court’s ruling by a trail along the corridor. saying the city and Mayor Scott Fadness Superior Court No. 5 Judge David K. NajSave the Nickel Plate has filed several have no right to be concerned about jar. By ruling that STNP must pay City of claims and lawsuits, multiple public acspending taxpayers’ money when the city Fishers’ attorney’s fees and court costs, cess complaints, a Dept. of Local Gov-

council recently approved tax incentives for Crew Carwash, which recently announced it would bring its headquarters to Fishers. “It’s unfortunate to hear that the Hamilton County courts have ruled against Save the Nickel Plate. However, I’m confident that the citizens of Hamilton County are keen enough to see beyond a court’s ruling to understand the lack of integrity and public involvement in the city’s process of casting a new vision for the corridor,” Day stated in an email to Current in Fishers. “Fadness has no room to talk about costing taxpayers’ money when he gives away unnecessary tax incentives like the 10-year tax abatement and waiver of impact fees totaling nearly $1.5M recently offered to Crew Car Wash. An email circulated by the company in early February stated, ‘Crew is not asking for any tax incentives or money from the city.’” In a press release, the City of Fishers stated, “The people of Fishers have voiced strong support for the Nickel Plate Trail and the City will continue toward groundbreaking this fall.”

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GEIST FISHERS • The Indiana Dept. of Transporta• Beginning later this week, the tion is installing new flashers at northwest side of Municipal Drive Ind. 234 and Fortville Pike. The will be closed for storm sewer intersection is already equipped work for the new Flexware Inwith a four-way stop and flashnovation and Fishers Ellipse ing red lights on top of the buildings. The closure will stop signs. The new flashtake place on the north also signaling the fourside of Municipal Drive from CONSTRUCTION ers way stop will be installed the Nickel Plate District above the middle of the Amphitheater west to the intersection. Construction should be fire station parking lot. Motorists will still be able to access Municipal Drive from complete by late spring. No closures are expected. Lantern Road. The closure is expected to • Indianapolis Dept. of Public Works is last two weeks. currently on Phase 2 of the 82nd Street • Temporary lane restrictions are in efWidening and Improvement Project. Phase fect between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. near and 2 stretches from Lantern Road to Fall at the intersection of 136th Street and Creek Road. Lane closures may occur. The Cyntheanne Road. Restrictions are due to project includes resurfacing, addition and utility work for roundabout construction. repair to sidewalks and curbs, new travel • Southbound and northbound traffic lanes, access ramps, drainage repairs and on Allisonville Road is now on newly conbridge maintenance. Phase 2 construction structed pavement. This will remain the began in the spring and should be comtraffic reconfiguration as construction continues into spring 2019. The speed limit plete by fall 2019. CARMEL is 30 mph. • Range Line Road has reopened to • Construction work has begun on Ind. northbound traffic but remains closed 37. Construction vehicles will use the consouthbound between Eighth Street to just struction entrance on Lantern Road besouth of Clay Terrace for a drainage and tween 126th and 131st streets, which may stormwater project. Work is expected to cause short delays. There currently are no be complete by May 3. scheduled lane restrictions.

• Lane restrictions are under way near Keystone Parkway and 96th Street, where a new roundabout interchange is being built. Construction is expected to last through the year. • Construction on a new access ramp from Lowes Way to Keystone Parkway is ongoing and expected to be complete by June. NOBLESVILLE • The intersection of Greenfield Avenue and Howe Road is closed to all traffic while crews build a roundabout. The closure began April 22 and is expected to last seven weeks. During the closure, drivers should utilize a detour via Promise Road, 146th Street and Cumberland Road. • Work is ongoing on the Logan Street Pedestrian Bridge Project in downtown Noblesville. The northbound lane of Ind. 19 between Ind. 32 and Logan Street will be closed the duration of the project, through September. The detour consists of taking Ind. 32 westward, turning northbound onto Ind. 38, then eastbound on Logan Street and northbound on Ind. 19 to avoid the closure. On Logan Street, the designated westbound right turn lane on the bridge will become a combined straight and right-turn lane. The eastbound straight lane will be shifted north, and the south side of the bridge will be under

construction. The Riverwalk near this area also is closed. WESTFIELD • A section of 193rd Street is closed for the installation of a new storm water culvert between Six Points Road and 191st Street, and the Spring Mill Road intersection will be closed until June 14. • A section of Shelborne Road will be closed to thru traffic for road reconstruction between 146th Street and 151st Street. It will remain closed until Oct. 21. • Effective on or after April 15, Shelborne Road between 146th Street and 151st Street, and between 146th Street and 141st Street will be closed for road reconstruction. The road will be closed to all through traffic, tentatively opening on or before Oct. 21. During the closure, traffic should utilize the signed detour route. Property owners will continue to have access to their properties through the construction area. This closure is part of the improvements to 146th Street, which will widen the roadway to four lanes of traffic from Towne Road to Shelborne Road. • If you see a pothole, let Westfield crews know by reporting it online at weconnect.westfield.in.gov and visiting the Reporting It tab.

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The Fishers High School Concert A Percussion ensemble accomplishment and Concert World Percussion ensemble won their respective Indiana Percussion Association State Championships at Ben Davis High School March 30. Concert World also went on to win the April 10-13 WGI Percussion World Championships in Dayton, Ohio for the second consecutive year. Concert A has 24 students from eighth through 10th grades, and Concert World has 24 students from ninth through 12th grades. Director of athletic bands at Fishers High School Chad Kohler, who oversees the percussion and color guard program, said the ensembles had been practicing since November 2018 for the state and world championships. The ensembles practiced once a week after school, and the Concert World ensemble also met for 50 minutes each day. Concert A’s performance for the state championship was “Centrifugal.” It featured a song called “First Circle” and an original piece called “Centrifugal.” Concert World’s performance for the state

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and world championship was called “Skin and Bones” and utilized an instrument that the students built themselves, called a Ugandan amadinda. “The amadinda is an African xylophone, which is an instrument where players play on both sides of the instrument,” Kohler said. “When you play on these instruments, it sounds like you are playing on bones. Different cultures use whatever they have, so they might play on gourds or play on skulls. The premise behind the show was that we are all skin and bones, but as one, we are all one team and one family.” Kohler said that judges described Concert World’s performance as “seamless” and that it “took them on an emotional journey.” One judge awarded Concert World a perfect score.

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Graduate profile: Nicole Kistler By Desiree Williams news@currentinfishers.com Nicole Kistler, 24, is a 2013 graduate of Fishers High School. Kiseducation tler studied nursing at Purdue University and is now a registered nurse in the Surgical and Liver ICU at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas.

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Q: What was your favorite subject in high school and why? A: I really enjoyed math while in high school because it was one of my best subjects, which is ironic because my current profession does not involve a ton of math. Q: Who has been your most influential teacher? A: I had many influential teachers through school, and I believe I was able to achieve so much while in school because each teacher truly wanted to see you do well and succeed. Most notably, Mrs. O’Haver and Mrs. Deal, the Fishers High School nurses, were very influential and encouraging when I was debating whether or not to go to nursing school.

Q: Can you tell me about your collegiate experiences? A: While in school, I was a member of Alpha Chi Omega, worked as a peer consultant for the Center for Career Opportunities, was president of the Nursing Student Council, participated in the Purdue Relay for Life and served as a host for the Old Master’s Program. I also had the amazing opportunity to study abroad two different summers, in Italy and Ireland, and worked in Houston for an internship prior to my senior year of college, which is ultimately where I ended up accepting a job post-graduation. Q: Why did you choose nursing? A: I really was unsure of what major to go into during my senior year of high school. All I knew is that I wanted to help people and be in the medical field. After talking to many people in different areas of the medical field, I chose nursing because of the ability to interact and build relationships with my patients. It is also one of the most versatile careers in the medical field and allowed me the opportunity to explore multiple areas while in school before deciding which direction I wanted to start my career.

Nicole Kistler graduated from Fishers High School in 2013. (Submitted photo)

Q: What’s your dream job? A: My ultimate dream is to be able to continue to work and help make a difference in the lives of others. Currently, I’m unsure in which direction that will lead me down the road, but I have plenty of doors open for the future once I gain more experience within my field. Q: Do you have any advice for younger students? A: Get involved while in school and take advantage of every opportunity you are given. Even when you fail, don’t stop trying because every experience you have will help prepare you for the next. Also, travel as much and as often as you are able to because it will make you a more empathetic and well-rounded individual.

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County, city officials talk roads By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jeremy Kashman joked when his kids asked him what he construction did for a living one day. “I kind of mess with people’s lives every day,” said Kashman, Carmel director of engineering. “I say that jokingly but take that very seriously. We make decisions that impact your daily commute and impact taking your kids to school and soccer. It’s always great to hear someone say, ‘Ever since you put that roundabout in my city, it took 10 minutes off my commute.’ These projects we’re doing have a positive impact on a daily basis on people’s lives.” Kashman, Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt and Fishers Director of Engineering Jason Taylor updated the OneZone luncheon audience on road construction April 17 at 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. Heirbrandt said the ribbon cutting on the first phase is set for June on the Lowes Way “flyover” road, which will allow motorists who drive 146th Street to head south on Keystone. “It’s one of the popular projects when we go to talk around the county,” Heirbrandt said. “When I went to a chamber meeting and announced it was one of the projects we were working on, that’s the only project people stood up and gave a standing ovation for it.” Heirbrandt said the project is going to relieve a lot of traffic and congestion. He said the second phase will be a connection for people who want to drive east or west between Range Line Road, Keystone Parkway and Lowes Way. That will keep people from cutting through Clay Terrace, Heirbrandt said. Heirbrandt gave an update on Ind. 37, which is a partnership between Hamilton County, Noblesville, Fishers and the state. “We were seeing people were not taking State Road 37. They were taking Allisonville Road and we were seeing a lot of deterioration on some of the other side streets because of all the congestion,” he said. Heirbrandt said officials sought to have input on the project. “We heard a lot of citizens say they did not get a lot of input on U.S. 31 (construction) and didn’t listen to the businesses,” Heirbrandt said. “We wanted to protect those businesses that are along that (Ind. 37) corridor. We wanted control over this particular project, not the state.” Heirbrandt said an Indiana Dept. of Trans-

From left, Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, Carmel Director of Engineering Jeremy Kashman and Fishers Director of Engineering Jason Taylor discus road projects. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

portation representative said in a meeting that included then-Gov. Mike Pence that INDOT has a certain way of doing it and the city couldn’t have control. Heirbrandt began asking the INDOT representative when trucks were delivered to two auto dealerships. “He said he didn’t know and where was I going with this,” Heirbrandt said. “I said we know when they come and we want to work with those people during the construction. We had 60-plus meetings with homeowners associations, businesses along the corridor. We invested in $250,000 from the county along with $250,000 from the City of Fishers to do a marketing campaign to make sure we advertise and we make it easier for people to get to those businesses.” Heirbrandt said they are working on Allisonville Road and the 146th Street interchange project. “It’s going to be a pain with all the construction projects,” Heirbrandt said. “When this gets done, it’s going to transform that whole side of Hamilton County.” Kashman gave an update on the Monon Boulevard project. “We are building a one-way roadway network on either side of the Monon and placing separate facilities along the Monon for bikes and pets,” Kashman said. “We are putting focus on walkable blocks and then within each block, create some placemaking within the right-of-way for you to bring family and friends to enjoy.” Kashman also addressed Range Line Road construction. “We are taking our old five-lane section and turning it into a road on either side with landscaping and really trying to bring out the walkability and bike friendliness of the city,” Kashman said. “We often get questions on why we are focused on bikes, directly adjacent to the Monon Trail. But if you’ve been on the Monon Trail lately, it’s getting pretty crowded. I’ve actually heard comments from people that don’t ride it because it’s too busy.”

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Young wants to work in the fashion industry as a stylist and creative director for a fashion magazine. Young said she was pleasantly surprised Faith Young, who enrolled at Purdue Unito receive the academic honor. versity in June accomplishment 2018, has already “While freshman year is always supposed to be really crazy, I’ve been having a little bit earned recogniof a hard time, so seeing that somebody was tion for academic excellence. recognizing me for something made Young is one of 150 students who me feel a little bit better and helped were honored at the 44th Annual give me some more positivity to get Academic and Service Awards Prothrough the rest of the year,” she gram, hosted April 13 by the Purdue said. Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff. David Rollock, a Purdue professor The program recognizes stellar acaand member of the BCFS Publicity demic accomplishments, leadership Subcommittee, said the awards proendeavors and community service gram is a culmination of volunteer activities. Young efforts from various departments at Students who meet academic criPurdue and celebrates more than academics. teria receive gifts and certificates, and those “Just as we celebrate our students’ acawith the highest GPA receive a cash prize. demic and service accomplishments, we Young has a 4.0 GPA. also expect that our honorees have and will An Arizona native and Fishers resident, continue to contribute their unique and speYoung is pursuing a degree in marketing and cial pathways to the richness of the Purdue retail management with a minor in French. experience for others and their wider comShe said she selected Purdue because of its munities,” he said. minority students in business program.

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“I am the valedictorian of my senior class at Indiana School for the Deaf with a 4.0 G.P.A. I also attended the Hamilton Southeastern Franco Bippus, a Fishers resident who is Schools full time when I was in fifth and sixth a senior at the Indiana School grade,” he stated. “From seventh grade thru award for the Deaf, was one of five the junior year, I was a part-time student there. This year, I decided to be a full-time Marion County senior high school boys basketball players who received student at ISD.” Bippus has lofty post-high school goals. a Downtown Indianapolis Kiwanis Boys Bas“I will be attending Gallaudet Uniketball Academic All-Star Scholarversity which is the only deaf uniship. The award, announced March versity in the world,” Bippus said. “I 22, honors five senior boys who will be studying law with aspirations have earned the highest academic of being a civil rights lawyer for the achievement based on a combinadeaf community.” tion of grade point average, SAT/ Bippus received a $1,000 scholarACT scores and class rank. ship that recognizes the importance Bippus, who ranks No. 1 in his Bippus of academic excellence in athletics. class, has played basketball most His parents are proud of his academic and of his life. “I have been playing basketball since kin- athletic achievements. “Since he was a young kid, he has enjoyed dergarten at the YMCA. I love the fast-paced thrill of basketball and making plays to set reading, discussing and talking about anymy teammates up to score,” he wrote in an thing to satisfy his appetite for learning,” his father, Brian Bippus, wrote in an email to Curemail to Current. rent. “We knew his academic aptitude will be Bippus balances his love of basketball outstanding when he gets older.” with the demands of school work.

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Stamp Out Hunger on May 11 On May 11, the National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service and other partners are asking residents to help Stamp Out Hunger. The annual postal food drive has grown into the nation’s largest single-day food drive, which provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table, including many of your friends and neighbors. The need for food donations is great. Currently, 42 million Americans, approximately 1 in 6, are unsure where their next meal is coming from. Sixteen million are children who feel hunger’s impact on their overall health and ability to perform in school. Nearly 5 million seniors above 60 are food insecure, with many who live on fixed incomes often too embarrassed to ask for help. Our food drive’s timing is crucial. Food banks and pantries often receive the ma-

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We have become numb Editor, For 34 years, I have lived in the same house in Noblesville, and I have routinely picked up my mail from the black mailbox at the end of my driveway, appreciating and trusting in a great American institution – the United States Postal Service. In September 2018, that trust was violated by a neighbor when she unlawfully stole two envelopes that I had placed into my mailbox as outgoing mail. These two envelopes were of particular importance to me because they contained my quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS and the Indiana Dept. of Revenue totaling $15,900. As a U.S. citizen trying to show due diligence, I had carefully placed my checks with the appropriate mail vouchers containing my full name, address, Social Security number and banking information, including my bank routing number and account number. Everything that

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Editor, In the March 19 issue of Current in Fishers, Mr. Tinsky calls the Green New Deal an ‘idiotic scheme.’ While Mr. Tinsky has the right to express his views, calling an attempt to deal with global warming ‘idiotic’ does not help carry the discussion on human-induced global warming forward in a civil and problem-oriented way. In my opinion, the focus should be on the problems (hurricanes, tornadoes, forest fires, flooding and drought) we all face and how we are going to deal with them. Mr. Tinsky also questions whether climate change is as bad as some scientists think. I suggest he read the the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report and the other literature on the subject. It is hard to read those reports and not be convinced that climate change is real and primarily due to human activities. Carl W. Lowry, Fishers

Response to Wilson Editor, Danielle Wilson is at it again, blathering an emotional rant toward those who support our president in her March 26 column. Her sole “qualification” is that of a 20-year mother, as if that alone gives her license to criticize anyone who disagrees with her liberal views. She is not the only 20-year parent in the USA, let alone Hamilton County. How does that elevate her opinions above those of other Americans? She admonishes Republican women for their support of President Trump, citing the liberal talking point of his disrespect for women. Is it possible that these women also are mothers and wives, raising families themselves and having their independent view points? Is it possible that these women and their families are toiling in the private sector, valuing economic freedom and prosperity that has greatly improved during the Trump presidency? Maybe they know that the Trump organization has promoted women and paid them on par as their male counterparts. Absent in her tirade about respect of women: Hillary Clinton’s defense of her predator husband’s decades-long abuse of women by publicly trashing the reputation of those victims. She cites Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony in the Kavanaugh hearings as a red flag to all Americans that women do not get fair treatment, but does not state the facts that actually arose from that last-minute Democrat hit job: The accusations against Justice Kavanaugh were disproven. The red flag that she should be noting was the selective denial of due process to anyone whom the liberals deem an enemy. Regarding Charlottesville: President Trump repeatedly condemned the white supremacists. She needs to research the whole story, not just the mediadissected clips that are designed to destroy any conservative’s reputation and life. To the Current editorial staff: Please make your contributors adhere to the same journalistic standards that you request of reader submissions - that of avoiding unsubstantiated content. Vince Catanese, Westfield

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When complete, Allisonville Road will be split with a boulevard-style median from 126th Street to 131st Street. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

boulevard style Construction on $9.3 million Allisonville Road project finishing up

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Local drivers are experiencing the last bit of discomfort before cover story construction finishes this summer on Allisonville Road between 126th Street and 131st Street. On April 22, 126th Street closed at Allisonville Road. The closure is expected to last approximately 20 days. Detour routes will be down 131st Street and 116th Street to Lantern Road. Homes along 126th Street can be accessed from Lantern Road. Allisonville Road will remain open during the closure. The project went to bid in March 2018. The estimated completion date is June. The project includes intersection improvements on Allisonville Road at 126th Street and 131st Street. The intersections are changing from single-lane signalized intersections to signalized intersections with multiple-lane approaches. According to the city’s Drive Fishers initiative, which highlights current road construction projects within the city, westbound 126th Street also will have an added

Allisonville Road is being resurfaced and left turn lane for motorists wanting to turn striped from 126th Street to 131st Street. south onto Allisonville Road. The multipleThe project also includes the installation of lane approaches are planned to help ease new pedestrian walkways, storm traffic congestion in the area. drains and additional lighting and “(The project is) increasing traflandscaping. fic capacity in the p.m. peak hour “The end results are going to be or the a.m. peak hour,” Mayor Scott we are going to have a boulevard Fadness said. “You would see trafstyle where we have the grass fic back up significantly. There’s a median between 126th and 131st choke point where (Allisonville Road) streets,” City of Fishers engineergoes from four lanes to two lanes. Taylor ing director Jason Taylor said. Northbound traffic on Allisonville The project costs $9.3 million. goes from four to two lanes at 126th Federal funds covered 80 percent Street, and that really slows traffic of the Allisonville Road and 131st when people are going home. Also, Street intersection and 90 percent from an aesthetic perspective, we of the Allisonville Road and 126th are going to have a nice median go Street intersection. down the middle of it, have a nice Fadness said there’s a push to trail and street lighting. It certainly complete the project prior to the improves the streetscape along Fadness start of Ind. 37 construction becaAllisonville.” sue Allisonville Road may become Fadness said the project is a continuaa major road for drivers looking to avoid tion of what is in place on Allisonville Road highway construction. near 116th Street. “That’s our sense of urgency, to have this “When this project is done, you are going done before 37 gets into full swing,” Fadto have a continuation of Allisonville,” Fadness said. ness said.

Southbound and northbound traffic on Allisonville Road has moved onto newly constructed pavement as part of Phase 3 of the project. The posted speed limit is 30 mph.

Trails out to Conner Prairie Mayor Scott Fadness said city staff took care to add trail connectivity and lighting to the area during construction on Allisonville Road that will change the two-lane configuration to four lanes between 126th Street and 131st Street. “We took the time and money to add trail connectivity and lighting. People who live in that area (will be able to use the trail) from residential neighborhoods all the way up to Conner Prairie,” Fadness said. The city’s engineering director Jason Taylor said the city is coordinating with the history museum. “We are coordinating with Conner Prairie on any work going on during the summer, as they have their summer events and continue to do that,” Taylor said.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Spring brings longer, and happily, warmer days. The flowers push forth from winter’s slumber, stretching toward the sun. It is time to shake off the sleepy gray days and refresh for another season. But with many joys come requisite tasks. It is time to freshen the mulch, packed by snow. It is time to clean the gutters, clogged with the last remnant of autumn leaves. It is time to shed those extra pounds. It is time to become our summer selves. To children, the changing season brings anticipation of release from the confines of required school hours. But that hopefulness is tempered by the looming reality of final exams. For older kids, thoughts turn to summer jobs and full wallets. To be sure, they must pass the nervous excitement of proms and graduation. Seasons change with painful bliss – the oxymoron of hopeful dread – reminding us of the duality of our nature. We must overcome those things we avoid to achieve those things we desire. For we adult citizens, the spring carries the cries and conflicts of our election process. Candidates vie for our attention. Do we value experience and tenure or seek change? Mostly, are we tired of the bickering? Primary Election Day is May 7. It matters who will lead. And, it matters that democracy is only ruled by majority if we fulfill our duty to cast a ballot. Are we happy with the condition and direction of our community? Do we want change? The season is here and mustn’t be ignored. Maintenance is simple. Repair is costly. Please, take the time to vote. Absence makes no statement but disregard. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Mistaken lab-dentity Commentary by Danielle Wilson Suburb shenanigans continue, my friends. Fast on the heels of our latest raccoon debacle, I have another tale of animal antics to share. Enjoy! I was the last one up a few humor nights ago, which in and of itself was unusual. Doo was already in bed, and the kids were in their rooms. After I turned off the lights, I went to call our black lab Libby in. She was in the yard playing with a neighbor dog, Declan, also a black lab. I chatted with his owner for a bit, and then after getting Libby inside, headed upstairs. While I was brushing my teeth, my youngest stormed into the bathroom: “Mom, someone’s been knocking on the door for 10 minutes. Didn’t you hear it?” No, I had not, and because Doo has hearing loss and was deep into an audio book with ear buds, he had not, either. So, I threw on some pants and went back

downstairs. Libby was jumping at the window, responding to Declan, who was peering in. My neighbor was on the front stoop. “Hi. I’m sorry. Did you need something?” I asked. “Yeah. You have our dog. This is Libby!” Oops. I had accidently brought the wrong pet into the house, and the neighbor had realized just a hair too late. I do remember thinking to myself that it was weird that Declan also had a purple collar, but that was the extent of my observational awareness. Doo and the kids say this epic fail is proof that I hate Libby, but I disagree. It was dark, they’re both black labs, and I’m not usually up that late. Peace out.

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Editor, I would like to bring attention to and congratulate our Fishers City Council on passing a new law; an amendment to our Unified Development Ordinance (Ordinance No. 021819E), which will protect our residents against faulty construction and maintenance of HOA “common area” by a residential housing developer, before this common area and responsibility is turned over to the homeowners’ HOA. Many of our new neighborhoods are built with a common area for the enjoyment of the homeowners. But until now, the housing developer had little accountability for the quality of these common areas and could force the homeowners to take responsibility for this property once the developer had completed their housing build-out. This made no sense. No homeowner would “close” on a new house without a third-party inspection, so why did we not require an inspection of the common areas that were also part of the homeowners’ responsibilities? With this new law, the common areas must be inspected by a qualified third party and approved/corrected before the developer will be allowed to transfer ownership of the property. Steve Wohrle, Fishers For the full letter, visit currentinfishers. com

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Tempted by the jokes of another Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I have watched with great interest through the years the increasing number of athletes who have used stehumor roids and other performanceenhancing drugs. As a writer, I am proud of my body (of work) that has not been tarnished by the use of any humor-enhancing or whimsy-producing substances. There have been periods in my life when I’ve wondered where my next joke would come from. I have sometimes found myself in a comic abyss, ready to steal others’ lines. Once you’re hooked on other people’s humor, it’s hard to kick the habit. You think you have conquered your demons, but soon you are hiding Woody Allen quips on index cards in your office desk drawer or sticking Post-it Notes with Jeff Foxworthy zingers on your refrigerator. You sneak a peek at Jerry Seinfeld stand-up routines on YouTube and before you know it, you are addicted. I constantly fight the temptation to pilfer from others. At first, it’s just casual use, like a witty remark at a party filched from Eddie Murphy, or an observation from Andy Rooney. The allure becomes intoxicating

While writing a recent essay, I saw the perfect spot for a wisecrack from “Everybody Loves Raymond.” I broke out in a sweat. A single stolen joke would cause me to fall off the wagon. One newspaper, in order to safeguard its reputation and to assure themselves that I was not “using,” administered a test to assess any potential reliance I might have on other humorists’ material. I filled out an extensive survey with tough multiple-choice questions, including this famous Henny Youngman line: Take my wife... A. As an example B. To the grocery store C. Please D. Out of Nordstrom The newspaper also sent a few of my columns to a humor clinic in Washington, D.C. to be analyzed. I tested completely negative: not stolen, not plagiarized. And sadly, not very funny.

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• Be aware of the signs of depression, such as crying, loneliness and changes in sleeping or eating habits. Talk to your doctor if you notice signs. Spread the responsibility • You can quickly burn out if you try to do everything yourself. Reach out for help when you can, and consider the following tips: • Develop a schedule that spreads the caregiving or household chores among other family members and friends. For example, ask older children to help feed a disabled or ill relative. This helps you, and it helps children build empathy and a sense of responsibility. • Take the time to pinpoint those aspects of caregiving that seem the most difficult and demanding. You may find that you could use extra help with shopping, meal preparation, cleaning or driving, for example. Then, look into local programs, such as home care and other services that can help with any or all of these tasks. Jill Dodson is an oncology social worker at IU Health North Hospital. You can reach her at 317-688-5155.

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Music and menu choices – It’s no secret that restaurants use colors, lighting and music to influence diner’s food choices. Now a study suggests that theory may be fact. The study analyzed customers’ food choices during periods of loud, upbeat music and during periods of quiet music. When the music was quiet, customers made healthier menu choices than when the music was loud. The takeaway is that you should focus on the healthy choices regardless of the noise level. Source: Journal of the Academy of Marketing Sciences Curb nighttime snacking – Late-night munchies can sabotage your efforts to lose weight, or even to remain healthy. To help prevent the evening snack urges, try eating a high-protein dinner. Avoid high-carb foods like pasta and potatoes late in the day. They stimulate insulin production and can make you feel hungry two hours later. Source: The Thin Commandments Diet New migraine drug – The FDA has approved a new once-monthly injectable drug, erenumab-aooe (Aimovig), that helps reduce the number of days that people are affected by debilitating migraines. In three separate

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honor to have been recognized as Rising Tech City.” The Rising Tech City award was created At the April 13 TechPoint Mira Awards in this year. It recognizes cities, towns, comdowntown Indianapolis, the munities or regions in the state by celaward City of Fishers was named ebrating those that have championed the the first-ever Rising Tech City. area’s advancement with an emphasis on This was the 20th year for the awards tech friendliness. ceremony. Several other Fishers-based comAccording to a press release panies were finalists for the Mira from the City of Fishers, the award Award: They were: recognizes Mayor Scott Fadness’ leadership in driving access and Mobile reCell - Tech Service of support for entrepreneurship in the Year Fishers. Scott Fadness, Mayor of Fishers “From the leadership of the City Community Champion of the Year Council and Launch Fishers and Fadness John McDonald, CEO, ClearObject Indiana IoT Lab co-founder John Community Champion of the Year Wechsler to entrepreneurs like Emplify’s Six Feet Up - Community Champion of the Santiago Jaramillo and Clear Object’s John Year McDonald, this accomplishment is the culBLASTmedia - Exceptional Employer mination of the hard work and dreams of Award the entire Fishers business community,” Jobvite - Scale-up of the Year Fadness stated. “We are fortunate to have a close-knit community in Fishers that is willing to share lessons learned and celebrate the successes of our peers. It’s an

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HSE thespian troupe stages season-ending play By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com Ethan Mathias regards Thespian Troupe 520 as something more than an extension of Hamilton Southeastern theater High School’s Drama Club. “Our productions feature veteran actors and crew members,” said Mathias, a Theatre Arts/English teacher at HSE. “When trying to explain the difference between Drama Club and Thespian Society, I often refer to thespians as ‘varsity drama,’ in that they operate on a condensed production schedule, performing on a higher level due to their past experiences and seasoned skills.” Thespian Troupe 520, HSE’s branch of the International Thespian Society, will put its collective skills on display with next month’s presentation of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” in the school’s Little Theatre. Performances are May 2, 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. One of three plays presented each school year, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” concludes HSE’s theater season. Based on a 2003 mystery novel by British writer Mark Haddon, the stage adaptation by English playwright Simon Stephens tells the story of Christopher John Frances Boone, a 15-year-old on the autism spectrum who sets out to solve the mystery of who killed his neighbor’s dog. During an adventure-filled journey, he learns life lessons and develops a new outlook about his future. “His quest to uncover the truth forces him to grapple with the issues of family, school and his relationships with the world around him,” said Mathias, who is one of four co-directors of a 14-member cast. The other directors are Mary Armstrong, Devan Mathias (Ethan’s wife) and Emma Leary. Armstrong is an HSE teacher. Devan Mathias is a professional Indianapolis-area actor. Leary is a student-teacher from Ball State University assisting in Ethan Mathias’ class. Winner of several theater awards when it debuted in 2013, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” was chosen for Thespian Troupe 520’s year-ending perfor-

Studio 37 Theater gets name change editorial@youarecurrent.com Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy recently announced the renaming of the Studio 37 Theater to The Switch Theatre as part of a $750,000 renovation of its 7,000-square foot music academy and theater in Fishers. The renovation includes the addition of The Station Café; tripling of lobby size; new paint and flooring throughout the academy; new restrooms; new LED lighting throughout the facility; addition of new lesson rooms; changes to the stage and theater; and new stage lighting and audio system, among other renovations. Renovations are expected to be completed by June. As part of the changes, The Switch will soon announce a full 2019-2020 season of community theatrical events and educational opportunities, concerts and other events. The Switch Theatre is a flexible seating, level-floor black box-style theater. It opened in 2010 and has operated in a parttime fashion but has featured many amateur and professional local, national and international performers. The theater has a 600-square foot oak floor stage with flexible seating for up to 200. For more, visit TheSwitchTheatre.com.

From left, co-director Devan Mathias and cast members Tadd Nyland, Graycee Butler and Lauren Reising rehearse a scene from Hamilton Southeastern High School Thespian Troupe 520’s presentation of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” (Submitted photo)

mance for a host of reasons. “It tells an important story about what people are capable of,” Ethan Mathias said. “Particularly for our thespian show, we try to pick shows that will challenge our actors and help all our students grow as well as tell a good story.” HSE senior Tadd Nyland, who plays Christopher, is passionate about the story. “I love playing this role so much because Christopher has so many aspects to him, and it’s been a pleasure studying who Christopher is and digging deep into what he believes, so the audience can see all those aspects of this phenomenal kid,” said Nyland, who, like many of his castmates, had to do a little extra preparation for their parts.

“Everyone in this show has a British dialect, so that was a challenge, getting my brain tuned into hearing and talking in a dialect,” Nyland said. “Another challenge is that Christopher does have autism, so although I have been around kids who suffer from this, I had to do a lot of research about autism so I can make sure I’m doing the character justice.” Other members of the lead cast are senior Lauren Reising, who plays Siobhan; junior Demrie Hasey, who plays Ed; and senior Ava Gerber, who plays Judy. For more or for tickets, visit HSEDrama. org. Mathias cautions that the play contains language that might not be appropriate for young children.

Fishers — Catalyst Repertory will present “Master Class,” the story of Maria Callas, from May 3 to 12 at The Switch Theatre, 10026 E. 126th St. Carmel — Marcus Roberts at the Modern Jazz Generation will perform at 8 p.m. May 4 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. Carmel — The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis will present “The Soap Myth” starting Ed Asner at 7:30 p.m. April 30 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. Westfield — Uncorked with The Third Space!, an acoustic trio from Pendleton, will perform at 7 p.m. May 4 at the Urban Vines Winery & Brewery Co., 303 E. 161st St.

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Artisan store to open May 1 By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel photographer Ken Rabbers is best known for his landscape photography. But he has a passion for opening auto racing, too. “I’ve been a car guy since I was 3 years old,” said Rabbers, a retired civil engineer. Rabbers is one of the 12 to 13 Indiana Artisans who will work in the Indiana Artisan store, which is set to open May 1 at 22 Range Line Rd., in the former home of Hoosier Salon. Rabbers’ photo of 1965 Indy 500 winner Jimmy Clark’s Lotus racecar is one of his photos on display. Indiana Artisan closed in October 2018 after 11 months in its previous spot on 111 Main St. in Carmel. “We couldn’t come to terms on a new lease. I think we were destined to have this. This is much more space than we had,” Indiana Artisan Director Rosalyn Demaree said. “Indiana Artisans never really had a home, and we can nest here.” The store will feature gifts and art made by more than 100 visual and food artists whose work has been determined to be among the best in the state. About 15 will work in the store, which will be open

Ken Rabbers pauses in the Indiana Artisan store, which opens May 1 at 22 Range Line Rd., Carmel. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and Monday by chance or appointment. The May 11 grand opening, set in conjunction with Meet Me on Main, will feature New Carlisle potter Steven Skinner demonstrating how he makes his brilliantly glazed, functional stoneware, and a Meet the Artist reception with Larry Hampton, a former racecar driver from Evansville whose watercolor and color pencil work primarily focuses on cars and transportation. Demaree said Hampton will have the first solo show in the North Gallery at the store. For the full story, visit currentnightandday.com.

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students who can’t afford to attend our school or can’t afford to do any music education,” Roach said. “So, that’s really cool, too.” School of Rock is conducting a talent There is even an internal contest for SoR search for vocally gifted teens called Center teachers and staff. Stage Artist Search in music partnership with Atlantic “Anyone who’s employed by SoR can submit two original songs,” Records. The three-part Roach said. “Three finalists will be contest helps artists get in front of selected to fly to Los Angeles for a music record executives. two-day songwriting workshop.” “The singers will audition for free,” The contest was created to give said Nicole Roach, general manager talented musicians visibility in the of School of Rock, Carmel. “They will Roach music industry. submit a video, and 25 to 30 finalists “It can be tough to be seen by record lawill be chosen. They will be flown out to Los Angeles to take part in a showcase in front of bels,” Roach said. “SoR wanted to give people that opportunity for these kids to take their record label executives.” music careers to the next level. It’s geared The global search is open to any vocalist toward anyone with musical potential but between the ages of 13 and 19. Participants don’t know how to get in front of these redo not need to be students at SoR. cord labels.” “It’s a way for them to show off what they Videos must be submitted by June 30. The do and to try and break into the music indusvideo must contain a 90-second introduction try,” Roach said. and one song performance. Finalists will be SoR also will choose 100 applicants to notified later this year. To submit a video, visit receive scholarships to summer songwriting schoolofrock.com/centerstage. camps. “That’s going to be geared more towards

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Where’s Amy enjoys Mud Creek Players ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ From left, Hanna Partridge (Noblesville), Onis Dean (Indianapolis) and Kelly Keller (Fishers) attend the April 19 sold-out opening weekend of the Mud Creek Players “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Opening weekend was very inspiring and moving because it fell on Good Friday, Passover and Easter weekend. The acting, music, dancing, costumes and lighting were professional, very convincing and effective. The show runs until May 4 and includes several amazing actors from Carmel, Fishers, Geist, Noblesville and Westfield. It is directed by Michelle Moore (Geist). For more, visit mudcreekplayers.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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using concentration camp corpses to make soap. A Holocaust denier tries to dispute that, and an investigative reporter tries to Ed Asner will always be identified with find the truth. his role as Lou Grant. “Age-wise, I certainly can identify Asner performance earned five with the role and I’m familiar with the horrors of the Holocaust and I Emmy Awards feel that no matter how hard you for his 12-year run portraying the try to instill in people the knowlgruff but soft-hearted newsman edge of the Holocaust, that it will in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” for eventually fade into non-existence,” seven years and “Lou Grant” for five Asner Asner said. “People will forget the years. At 89, he is playing a memorable fictional lessons learned from the Holocaust. They will forget the succeeding holocausts character as Holocaust survivor Milton (genocides) as they forgot the original Saltzman in Jeff Cohen’s “The Soap Myth.” one. And it will take place again, again and The Jewish Federation of Greater Indiaagain.” napolis is sponsoring the dramatic reading Asner said it’s important people know of the play at 7:30 p.m. April 30 at the Pallawhen it happens and why it happens. dium for the Center for the Performing Arts Asner said he had no idea when he did in Carmel. the first reading in May 2016 at the Lincoln “I think it’s a very important role to play Center in New York that he would still be a survivor of the death camps, who is on a performing it three years later. mission on informing the world about what Tickets range from $20 to $30. Admission he has witnessed, and the world doesn’t includes a special talkback session and want to take the time to listen,” Asner said. dessert reception. For more, visit thecenSaltzman is a witness to the Nazis’ terpresents.org. atrocities, including their experimenting in

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Welp, new words are here Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Interior of Notre-Dame in 2012, facing the high altar. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Notre-Dame survival stories Commentary by Don Knebel

novel, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” led to demands for its restoration. An extensive restoration, undertaken between 1844 and 1869, added an ornate 300-foot-tall spire, made of wood and lead, and an 8,000-pipe organ. In 1935, to protect the cathedral from further harm, a sliver from Notre-Dame’s most prized relic, the crown of thorns, was placed inside a copper rooster atop the spire. Nine years later, the church escaped destruction when retreating Nazi troops defied Hitler’s order to burn it down. Although the spire did not survive the fire, the protective rooster and much of the cathedral did.

The recent conflagration in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris) is the most ruinous event in the travel history of that beloved symbol of Paris, but is not its first brush with destruction. Construction of Notre-Dame began in 1163 after the Bishop of Paris ordered that an enormous new church be erected on the Île de la Cité, an island in the Seine. When finally consecrated in 1345, the Gothic church was 427 feet long and 157 feet wide. Two 230-foot-tall towers anchored the west end and a spire extended from the roof between the arms of the transept. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & ThornDuring the 16th century, French Protburg LLP. For the full column estants destroyed large sections of the visit donknebel.com. You may church in the name of religious purity and contact him at news@currentzionsville.com. King Louis XIV replaced stained glass windows with clear glass in NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION the name of modernity. In The City of Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana (“City”), pursuant to 1786, the spire, weakened Ind. Code §6-1.1-18-5, hereby provides NOTICE that the City’s Comby centuries of wind and mon Council (“Council”) will conduct a public hearing during its May 20, neglect, was removed. In 2019, regularly scheduled Council meeting for considering the following additional appropriation(s) in excess of the budget for the current year. 1789, French revolutionarAppropriation Reduction ies, seeing Notre-Dame as Certified Tech Park $300,000 0 the symbol of the monarTotal $300,000 0 chy and its church allies, The Council meeting will take place at 7:00pm at the City Hall Auditorium, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038. Taxpayers apdestroyed much of the pearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard. The additional statuary, melted the bronze appropriations as finally made will be referred to the Department of bells to make cannons, Local Government Finance (Department). The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the took lead from the roof for appropriation within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of bullets and briefly used the the action taken. cathedral as a warehouse. Dated this 30th day of April, 2019 Parisians called for demolCITY OF FISHERS /s/ Christopher P. Greisl, Esq. ishing the crumbling eyeCity Attorney sore until Victor Hugo’s 1831

I can still remember buying my copy of “Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the grammar guy English Language” back in high school. It was raining that day, and I scurried into the local bookstore during lunch. This glorious red rectangle caught my eye with its shimmery, gold-embossed letters. I had to have it. This thing was beefy. It contained 1,693 pages. Recently, Dictionary.com added more than 300 new words to its online dictionary. As I’ve previously stated, dictionaries merely report the news; that is, they reflect popular word usage whether we prefer the words or not. With that being said, here are some of the new words. Screen time: The thing we try to implement limits on for our kids but have no self-control over for ourselves. Infodump: When you provide a reader with a large amount of information all at once. Dad joke: The kind of one-liners (often pun-filled) dads tell their kids that make kids groan.

Womp womp: A response to a particularly depressing fact or bad “fail” (often a dad joke) by a mocking onlooker. Impostor syndrome: When you severely overdo it with self-doubt, leaving you with a feeling that you don’t deserve a certain job, status or level of success. Rage quit: A term often used in video games by someone who is losing. My dad used to do this with me when we played RBI Baseball on our Nintendo. I would hit a home run, and he’d turn the power off before my runner reached home plate. Death cleaning: The process of cleaning and decluttering your house so that you spare your loved ones from doing it after you die. I’ll be honest, after I learned about this term, I uttered an extra-sad “womp womp” out into the universe. Welp: An informal way of saying “well” to indicate a situation is hopeless or that you don’t know what to do next. Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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