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saying she was saying it to him,” Faircloth said. “He wanted her to know, ‘This is what you’re saying to me.’ Him being one of my best friends and knowing everything he’s gone through Hamilton Southeastern Schools students being a trans man, some of the struggles I are stepping up to show EDUCATION they won’t stand for the never would have thought about, his family life and everything that comes with being in this HSE board of trustees votcommunity, I was incredibly angry. He’s ing against the addition of gender and sitting there and he’s crying because sexual orientation lauguage into their she was completely disregarding him new anti-discrimination policy. and everything the public had said. The board must vote again on the “As a friend, I was incredibly angry. policy at its May 8 meeting. Another The parents and community members public hearing will be held before around me where angry.” the meeting, and Fishers High School Since the meeting, Faircloth has senior Logan Faircloth is making sure Faircloth partnered with others to lead an effort people know about it so that they can encouraging students to speak at the speak against the board’s decision. May 8 meeting. With the added presFaircloth said the first meeting prosure on the district from the media duced a devastating outcome, specifiand public figures such as Mayor Scott cally calling out board member Sylvia Fadness, Faircloth said she hopes the Shepler for the words she said against board of trustees votes to add the new members of the LGBT community. language into the policy. During the April 24 meeting, Shepler Shortly after the first vote, Fadness said she there was a growing trend in released a statement. which being part of the LGBT commuFadness “Although I recognize and respect nity was becoming “cool and popular.” the division of authority between our school “Why wasn’t this condition acceptable in the system and city government, I cannot abdicate past and it is now? Why? And now it seems my role as a community leader. Our community being straight is less acceptable, almost,” she continues to be viewed and recognized as one said. of the best cities in the nation to live and raise Faircloth calls herself an ally of the LGBT a family. Those accolades ring hollow if we are community. not willing to support those among us who are “I have multiple friends that are gay, lesbian, most vulnerable,” he stated. “We should not trans. So, I was speaking in support of them, discount the effect of finally saying in an affor a policy to protect them in the future,” Fairfirmative voice that we see you, we hear you, cloth said. “It was pretty devastating, hearing and we stand with you as one community. For one of our school board officials speak to us, those currently in power, it may be difficult to speak to the students when she knows an discern the value of these actions, but we have hour before they were speaking to her about not walked in others’ shoes. We have not exthe harassment they receive on a day-to-day perienced the pain and struggles of those who basis. It was also (like she was) ignoring evhave felt marginalized by our society. As Dr. erything all the students said and then further Martin Luther King Jr. once said, ‘The arc of the on saying that being in the LGBT community moral universe is long but it bends toward jusmeans you have a mental illness.” tice.’ It is my hope and ask that the HSE School Faircloth said one of her friends, who is Board will enumerate those most vulnerable transgender, stood up in the middle of Shein their anti-discrimination policy and bring pler’s comments for a specific purpose. us one small step closer to a more complete “He stood up so she could look at him while community.” she was speaking because everything she was

DISPATCHES Park volunteer honored – The DNR Division of State Parks recently honored volunteers and employees for their commitment to conservation in 2018. An outstanding volunteer award went to Gerald Thomas, who has volunteered at Fort Harrison State Park for more than 10 years. He walks trails, picks up litter and photographs the park for staff. Veterans Hall of Fame – The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame seeking nominations for its sixth class of veteran honorees. The non-profit organization honors Hoosier veterans for service during and after active duty. Up to 15 veterans will be honored for military service achievements and/or community contributions. The criteria and nomination packet are at imvhof.com/nominate. Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 1. Arts for Lawrence brick campaign – Residents can support local arts by purchasing a brick for $100. The brick will be placed in Arts for Lawrence’s new Cultural Campus. Those who purchase the brick will receive three lines of text for commemoration and a miniature replica keepsake brick. To purchase a brick, call Arts for Lawrence at 317-875-1900. Lawrence receives roads grant – The City of Lawrence recently received $1 million in Community Crossings grant funds from the State of Indiana and the Indiana Dept. of Transportation. The money will go toward paving projects throughout the city. This year’s paving projects will include Sunnyside Road from 56th to 75th streets, Lee Road from 56th Street to Fall Creek Road, Oaklandon Road from Verdin Road to 75th Street and 75th Street from Sunnyside to Oaklandon roads. Projects will begin in the next few months. Geist resident named Director of Information Security – Geist resident Patrick Glover was recently named as director of information security for Secretary of State Connie Lawson’s office. Glover has a bachelor’s of science in informatics from Indiana University.

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Fridays at the Fort returns to Lawrence By Anna Skinneranna@youarecurrent.com The outdoor concert series, Fridays at the Fort, returns this THINGS TO DO year at Lawrence Civic Plaza, 9230 Memorial Park Dr., Lawrence. The six concerts are free and open to the public. Each concert begins at 6 p.m. and lasts until approximately 9 p.m. Food trucks will be available. “We do try to reach out to local food trucks here in Lawrence first. We really try to support the Lawrence community,” said Lecia Floyd, who is in charge of media and community relations for the event. This is Arts for Lawrence’s fourth year organizing the concerts. There is a kids’ area at each concert with games and arts and crafts. Floyd also said the concerts are pet-friendly, and people are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Although attendees are advised not to bring alcoholic beverages, there will be a beer tent

selling beer and wine. The concerts are conducted rain or shine, unless weather is dangerous. Floyd calls the event “laid back.” “It’s not your traditional sit-down concert and everybody just kind of sits,” she said. “We encourage the community to get up and dance, walk around. A lot of times kids are playing football or hula hooping or playing hopscotch. It’s a really fun, interactive environment.”

FRIDAYS AT THE FORT SCHEDULE May 24: MSD of Lawrence Township night June 7: Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra June 21: HeartStone Crossing Band July 12: Jus’ta Band Aug. 9: Mississippi Raglips and the River Dogs Rock and Blues Revue Aug. 23: Queen Delphine and the Crown Jewels

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F.C. Tucker stats – Buyers are finding homes in Fishers for less money. According to F.C. Tucker, the average sale price for homes sold in Fishers in March 2019 was $299,696 at an average of $125.51 per square foot, a 6.9 percent decrease in sale price from March 2018. Homes sold in an average of 58 days, 19.4 percent faster than this time last year. Fishers resident places in competition – The Indiana Center for the Book, a program of the Indiana State Library, recently announced the winners of the 2019 statewide Letters About Literature competition. Out of grades four through six, Sanjana Malineni of Fall Creek Intermediate in Fishers received second place. Spark!Fishers in search of volunteers – Spark!Fishers Volunteer Committee is searching for volunteers to assist with the independence day event June 28 and June 29. For more, visit sparkfishers.com. Grant to fund road projects – INDOT has awarded Hamilton County $719,285 as part of its Community Crossings Matching Grant Fund Program. The county will use the money to resurface various deteriorated areas along 146th Street, primarily the intersection of 146th and Hazel Dell Road. This funding will also be used to resurface 196th Street from Promise Road to Ind. 13 in Wayne Township. The grant will fund 50 percent of the construction up to the awarded amount. Hamilton County is responsible for funding the rest. Work is tentatively set to start in August. Native plant rescue – The Indiana Native Plant Society is urging companies to contact the group if they are redeveloping properties that include vegetation. INPS will come in and rescue any native plants on the property. INPS volunteers dig up the plants, pot them and relocate them – mostly through an annual sale, which will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11 at Park Tudor School in Indianapolis. Proceeds fund youth and adult native plant education programs in Indiana. The sale is open to the public. Visit the INPS Plant Sale at indiananativeplants.org for details.

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GEIST • The Indiana Dept. of Transportation is installing new flashers at Ind. 234 and Fortville Pike. The intersection is already equipped with a four-way stop and flashing red lights on top of the stop signs. The new flashers also signaling the four-way stop will be installed above the middle of the intersection. Construction should be complete by late spring. No closures are expected. • Indianapolis Dept. of Public Works is currently on Phase 2 of the 82nd Street Widening and Improvement Project. Phase II stretches from Lantern Road to Fall Creek Road. Lane closures may occur. The project includes resurfacing, addition and repair to sidewalks and curbs, new travel lanes, access ramps, drainage repairs and bridge maintenance. Phase 2 construction began in the spring and should be complete by fall 2019. FISHERS • There will be a temporary lane restriction on eastbound 116th Street between Municipal Drive and Commercial Drive through May 10. The restriction will be in effect between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30

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THE FIRST REFERENDUM MSD of Lawrence Township proposes tax for school renovations By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Supt. Shawn COVER STORY Smith introduced the district’s first construction referendum at the State of the Schools event in February. The district is already creating renderings for the proposed projects, even though the referendum won’t be voted on until the November general election. The referendum is for $191 million, $161 million of which will be allocated to renovation and updates to the two high schools, and $30 million will be allocated to Forest Glen, Brook Park, Winding Ridge and Oaklandon elementary schools and the four early learning centers. The referendum is proposed at 24.99 cents per $100 of assessed value. At the State of the Schools, Smith said the state annually provides approximately $111 million in funding to MSDLT, which covers dayto-day operation costs. However, because of circuit breakers and tax caps, passage of a construction referendum is required for renovations. Referendum dollars aren’t limited by tax caps or circuit breakers. Chief Financial Officer Michael Shreves said

Lawrence Central High School hasn’t been and look at traffic patterns again, separate updated since 1993, and Lawrence North High the parents and buses, and again safety and School hasn’t been renovated since it was security for the entrance.” built in 1975. If the referendum passes, Shreves said he “The high schools are a total expects construction to begin in June renovation. That means heating and 2020. In order to not disturb students air conditioning, everything top-toduring the school year, a three-story bottom, side-to-side, front-to-back, if addition for Lawrence Central adjathat makes sense,” Shreves said. “Evcent to 56th Street will be constructerything - classrooms, offices, a more ed first, along with a three-story addisecure entry like we have done in our tion next to Hague Road for Lawrence elementary schools to make it more North. Students will be moved to the Smith safe and secure for the students.” additions when the renovations begin. Both high schools have original heating If passed, the referendum tax wouldn’t be and cooling systems. collected until 2021. Shreves said the district “You can be in one room and you would alert the public about the pendneed a jacket on and you go to the ing tax as 2021 nears. very next room and you almost need If the referendum doesn’t pass, short sleeves and shorts in the same Shreves said the district will have to building on the same day,” Shreves complete the construction projects in said. “The heat and air conditioning small chunks in the financial amount system is original equipment in both the state allows, which is $25 million buildings.” per year. Or, Shreves said, the district Shreves Shreves said renovations to the might propose another referendum in elementary schools won’t be as extensive. the future. “We are looking at traffic patterns for parIf the current proposal passes, construcent drop-off and bus drop-off to make that a tion is expected to take about three years. safer process,” he said. “(For the elementary Because MSDLT plays hosts to sporting schools) we are still going to get heating and events and other extracurricular activities air conditioning, a facelift on the classrooms each year, Smith said the renovations are

important for aesthetic as well as practical reasons. “Every Friday and Saturday night, we are the host to people all over the state of Indiana,” he said. “They compete against us, and it’s a sense of pride. So, how do we do this? We have to decide how we are going to go forward renovating those buildings. We are going to ask the community, and we have never done this for the community. We are going to ask the community for a construction referendum to renovate those buildings.” With the renovations, Smith said he wants to get rid of the district’s portable classrooms. For more, visit ltschools.org.

IF PASSED, WHAT WILL I PAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION REFERENDUM? Lawrence Township’s median home price is $153,600. For someone who owns a $153,600 home, they would pay $14.08 each month. For a $150,000 home, a taxpayer would pay $13.59 a month. For a $300,000 home, a taxpayer would pay $33.89 a month.

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election information The 2019 Primary Election is May 7. Hamilton County polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. To check voting status or find polling location or precinct, visit indianavoters. in.gov. Voters must bring a photo ID to cast their vote, Otherwise, voters will be issued a provisional ballot. Early voting ends at noon, May 6.

May0r Logan Day (R)

Personal: Day is married to Kathleen. They have two children, Adeline and Isabelle. He is self-employed as a principal consultant at Navigrade Consulting. Background: Day graduated from Brownsburg High School in 2010 and studied business and marketing at Ball State University. He is a mentor for Youth Mentoring Initiative, a volunteer for Operation Lifesaver and a board member of Indiana Passenger Rail Alliance. Website: dayformayor.com

Scott Fadness (R)

Personal: Fadness is married to Aunna and has two children, Lincoln and Hudson. He is the mayor of Fishers. Background: Fadness graduated from University of North Dakota in 2004 with a degree in political science and from the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs in 2007. He is the chair of AIM’s legislative affairs committee, sits on the Hamilton Southeastern School Advisory Board, is chair of the Central Indiana Conference of Elected Officials, and is a co-founder and board member of Launch Fishers. Website: scottfadness.com

City Clerk Jackie Bowen (R)

Personal: Bowen is a pharmacist with Riverview Health Outpatient Pharmacy and has a rescue dog, Bella. Background: Bowen graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1984; from Indiana University in 1988 with a degree in criminal justice; from IUPUI in 1992 with a degree in business and marketing; and from Butler University in 2002 for a doctorate of pharmacy. She is a member of Holy Spirit at Geist church, a mentor with Youth Mentoring Initiative at Hamilton Southeastern Schools and is a charter member of Fishers YMCA. Website: jbowen4cityclerk.com

Jennifer Kehl (R)

Personal: Kehl is married to George and has two children, Greg and Geoffrey. She is the incumbent city clerk for the City of Fishers. Background: Kehl graduated from Carmel High School in 1977 and attended Indiana University and IUPUI, studying business. She also has received certification as a festival and events executive and is a member of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Website: kehl4clerk.com

City Council (District NE) Brad DeReamer (R)

Personal: DeReamer is married to Sharon. They have five kids, 14 grandkids and a great-grandchild. He is retired and is an incumbent city councilor for the Northeast

District. Background: DeReamer graduated from Griffith High School in 1964, attended the University of South Carolina, graduated from Purdue University in 1969 with bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and education and in 1971 with a master’s degree in land surveying, and graduated from McDonald’s Hamburger University in 1992. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and Indiana National Guard from 1969 to 1975. Politically, he served as Hancock County surveyor (1975-1985) and mayor of Greenfield (2008-2011). DeReamer formerly owned Indiana Surveying Co., Inc., Schneider Engineering Corp., Dream World Travel, Hardee’s of Oaklandon, Hardee’s of New Palestine, Dream Custard, Dream Realty and Dream Investments. Website: dereamer.org

Tom Grinslade (R)

Personal: Grinslade is married to Marcy and has three children, Rachel, Alexander and Christopher. He is the owner of Grinslade Premier Homes. Background: Grinslade graduated from North Central High School in 1979 and from Ball State University with a degree in economics and business in 1983. He is a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis and the Indiana Builders Association. Website: grinsladeforfisherscitycouncil.com

City Council (District SE) Paula Hughel (R)

Personal: Hughel is married to Tom and has two children, Andrew and Zachary. She is a senior consultent with H2 Process Solutions, LLC. Background: Hughel graduated from Lasalle High School, from Ball State University and from Lindenwood College (Mo.) with a master’s in business administration. She retired from General Motors after 31 years in various roles. Hughel has been a leader with Boy Scouts of America for 18 years and was inducted into the Boy Scouts of America National Honor Society. She also chaired the development of the Wentzville School to Work program and has been involved with public service for 11 years, serving as inspector for eight years. She is a precinct committeeman for Fall Creek 21. Website: hughelforcitycouncil.com

Pete Peterson (R)

Personal: Peterson is the incumbent city councilor for the Southeast District. He has two children, Carly and Cole, and is the director of business development at RQAW. Background: Peterson graduated from Ball State University with a degree in management information systems and marketing. He is a founding board member for Launch Fishers and the Fishers IOT Lab, treasurer of the Hamilton County Republican Party, a coach for Indiana Jr. Ice, a

precinct committeeman, president of the Geist United Opposition, former appointed member of the Indiana Annexation Legislative Study Committee, former chairman of the Downtown Study Committee of Costa Mesa, Calif., former coach for Cats Softball, former head coach for the Fishers Youth Hockey League, assistant coach for Indianapolis Racers Youth Hockey Squirt team, vice president of the Fishers Youth Hockey League Board, former member of the Del-Mi District Nominating Committee for the Boy Scouts of America and former chairman of the Boy Scouts of America Fishers Breakfast. Website: facebook.com/peteforfishers

City Council (At-Large) VOte 3 Rich Block (R)

Personal: Block is married to Betsy and has four children, John Michael, Will, Chris and Leila. He is president of Paragon Realty and is president of the Fishers City Council as an at-large councilor. Background: Block graduated from Trumbull (Conn.) High School in 1978; from Duke University with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1982; and from UNC Chapel Hill with a master’s degree in 1988. He is a past president of HSE Sports, president of the Fishers Town Hall Building Corp, chairman of Hawthorns Creditors Bankruptcy Committee, vice president of Hamilton Proper HOA, a founding member of the Indiana Young Entrepreneur’s Organization, member of the Holy Family Church building committee, iTown Church building committee, Fifty Club of Fishers founding board member and an active mentor with Youth Mentoring Initiative. Website: electblock.com

Cecilia Coble (R)

Personal: Coble is married to Mike and has two children, Alexa and Crysta. She is an incumbent at-large city councilor. Background: Coble graduated from Thunderbird High School (Arizona) in 1987, from University of Arizona in 1991 with a degree in psychology and from Indiana University in 1997 with a juris doctorate. She is vice president of the Hamilton County Federation of Republican Women, board member with the Bev Hartig Huntington’s Disease Foundation, board member with the Giving Hope Foundaton, charter member of the Fifty Club of Fishers, precinct committeeman for Fall Creek in Fishers, co-chair of the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability, vice chair for the Fishers Arts and Culture Commission and member of the Indiana Bar Association. Website: cobleforfishers.com

Gurinder Singh (R)

Personal: Singh is married to Gagan and has two children. He is a national speaker and lecturer on political matters, multi-faith relations and financial success. Background: Singh holds degrees in economics and geography from the University of Punjab (India), along with certifications in market and business finance from the University of California-Berkeley. He is a board member of the Fishers Redevelopment Commission, vice president of the City of Fishers Building Corp. and board member of Brandywine Creek Farm. Singh also holds memberships with the Rotary Club of Fishers, OneZone Chamber of Commerce,

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2018 ELECTION American Society of Civil Engineers, is the co-chair of the volunteers committee for Spark! Fishers and volunteers with Our Kids Deserve it and Youth Mentoring Initiative. He also is the co-founder of Fishers Multi-Faith Community for Compassion. Website: singhforcouncil.com

Tom Zimmerman (R)

Personal: Zimmerman is married to Nikki and has three children, Josh, Elijah and Benji. He is a commercial insurance advisor with Brown & Brown Insurance. He is an incumbent at-large city councilor. Background: Zimmerman attended Hamilton Southeastern High School and graduated from Cornerstone Christian Academy in 1991. He studied criminal justice and business at Anderson University and graduated in 2007 with a degree in organizational leadership. Zimmerman is a member of Northview Christian Church in Fishers, a mentor with Youth Mentoring Initiative, the co-founder of Hickory Hoops Basketball and the founder of Fishers Falcons Baseball. Website: facebook.com/zimmermanforfishers

Uncontested candidates Daniel Henke (R, City Judge), Selina Stoller (R, City Council NW District), Eric Moeller (R, City Council NC District), John Weingardt (R, City Council SC District), Lane Skeeters (D, City Council SC District), David George (R, City Council SW District), Adam Kaps (D, City Council SW District), Jocelyn Vare (D, City Council At-Large)

Polling places Delaware Township 0301 Delaware 01, Prairie View Christian Church, 8350 E. 141st St. 0302 Delaware 02, Noblesville Fire Station 73, 2101 Greenfield Ave. 0303 Delaware 03, Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. 0304 Delaware 04, Delaware Township Community Center, 9094 E. 131st St. 0305 Delaware 05, Delaware Township Community Center, 9094 E. 131st St. 0306 Delaware 06, Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. 0307 Delaware 07, Trinity Church, 9709 Allisonville Rd. 0308 Delaware 08, River Glen, 12010 Clubhouse Dr. 0309 Delaware 09, Christ’s Community Church, 13097 Allisonville Rd. 0310 Delaware 10, Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. 0311 Delaware 11, Delaware Township Community Center, 9094 E. 131st St. 0312 Delaware 12, Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr.

0313 Delaware 13, Trinity Church, 9709 Allisonville Rd. 0314 Delaware 14, River Glen, 12010 Clubhouse Dr. 0315 Delaware 15, River of Life, 9030 E. 96th St. 0316 Delaware 16, Shirley Brothers, 9900 N. Allisonville Rd. 0317 Delaware 17, Prairie View Christian Church, 8350 E. 141st St. 0318 Delaware 18, Christ’s Community Church, 13097 Allisonville Rd. 0319 Delaware 19, Stony Creek Swim Center, 10601 Cumberland Rd. 0320 Delaware 20, Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. 0321 Delaware 21, Trinity Church, 9709 Allisonville Rd. 0323 Delaware 23, Alderman Luxury Imports, 13875 Trade Center Dr. 0324 Delaware 24, Wellington Place Activity Center, 9000 Jaywick Dr. 0325 Delaware 25, Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr.

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Fall Creek Township 0401 Fall Creek 01, Embassy Suites, 13700 Conference Center Dr. S. 0402 Fall Creek 02, Geist Christian Church, 12756 Promise Rd. 0403 Fall Creek 03, Holy Spirit Parish at Geist, 10350 Glaser Way 0404 Fall Creek 04, Indianapolis Yacht Club, 12900 Fall Creek Rd. 0405 Fall Creek 05, Saxony Hall Building, 13362 Pennington Rd. 0406 Fall Creek 06, New Hope Presbyterian Church, 12550 Brooks School Rd. 0407 Fall Creek 07, Journey Lutheran Ministries, 10401 E. 116th St. 0408 Fall Creek 08, Holy Spirit Parish at Geist, 10350

Glaser Way 0409 Fall Creek 09, River of Life, 9030 E. 96th St. 0410 Fall Creek 10, Holy Spirit Parish at Geist, 10350 Glaser Way 0411 Fall Creek 11, Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 13450 E. 116th St. 0412 Fall Creek 12, New Hope Presbyterian Church, 12550 Brooks School Rd. 0413 Fall Creek 13, Noblesville Fire Station 77, 15251 Olio Rd. 0414 Fall Creek 14, Life Church, 9820 E. 141st St. 0415 Fall Creek 15, Trinity Church, 11721 Olio Rd. 0416 Fall Creek 16, Christ the Savior Lutheran Church, 10500 E. 126th St. 0417 Fall Creek 17, Christ the Savior Lutheran Church,

10500 E. 126th St. 0418 Fall Creek 18, Christ the Savior Lutheran Church, 10500 E. 126th St. 0419 Fall Creek 19, Life Connections, 11616 E. 126th St. 0420 Fall Creek 20, Grace Church, 12450 Olio Rd. 0421 Fall Creek 21, Holy Spirit Parish at Geist, 10350 Glaser Way 0422 Fall Creek 22, Holy Spirit Parish at Geist, 10350 Glaser Way 0423 Fall Creek 23, Trinity Church, 11721 Olio Rd. 0424 Fall Creek 24, Life Connections, 11616 E. 126th St. 0425 Fall Creek 25, Christ the Savior Lutheran Church, 10500 E. 126th St. 0426 Fall Creek 26, Fall Creek Township Office, 11595 Brooks School Rd.

0427 Fall Creek 27, Grace Church, 12450 Olio Rd. 0428 Fall Creek 28, Saxony Hall Bu8ilding, 13362 Pennington Rd. 0430 Fall Creek 30, Geist Christian Church, 12756 Promise Rd. 0431 Fall Creek 31, The Promise United Methodist Church, 12648 E. 116th St. 0432 Fall Creek 32, Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar, 12200 E. 131st St. 0433 Fall Creek 33, Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 13450 E. 116th St. 0437 Fall Creek 37, The Chateau of Britton Falls, 13079 Del Webb Pkwy. 0441 Fall Creek 41, Trinity Church, 11721 Olio Rd.

Why local elections are critical Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Why vote? You’re only one person. Is it really worth it to take time out of your busy Tuesday to wait in line at your neighborhood precinct to cast a ballot for a ELECTION few people you’ve never met? Absolutely. The best-kept secret about local government is that it affects your daily life far more than you probably realize. Off the top of my head, local elected officials are responsible for making decisions about our roads, schools, taxes, police and fire departments, parks, housing, sewers, snow removal and public transportation. If any of those items seem important to you, then you should vote. While I just listed a nuts-and-bolts scope of municipal government areas of oversight, our local elected leaders also are largely responsible for the direction of our cities. These men and women cast vision for the types of cities we aspire to be in 5, 10 and even 20 years down the road. These decisions will affect our lives as well as our children’s lives for the foreseeable future. Not only do mayors and city councilors handle the unglamorous, day-to-day duties of running our towns and cities, but they are responsible for shaping the soul of our communities. Please don’t dismiss my arguments as merely a “Schoolhouse Rock” civics lesson or as an idealistic exercise in wishful thinking. I fully buy into the idea that being aware of local candidates and issues is one of the best ways to help create the community in which you want to live. The fact of the matter is we had excellent turnout in the general election in last November’s midterm elections; 58.4 percent of registered voters in Hamilton County cast a ballot. That’s pretty impressive, yet only a fraction of the people who showed up in 2018 also voted in our last mayoral and city council primary elections in 2015. For instance, in Noblesville (where I live), around 5,400 people decided

the 2015 Republican mayoral primary, which essentially was the general election. Contrast that number with last year’s midterm general elections, when nearly 25,000 out of Noblesville’s 43,000 eligible residents voted. Similarly, out of more than 70,000 registered voters in Carmel, only 14,000 voters cast votes in a contested mayoral primary race in 2015, while 44,000 Carmel voters participated in November 2018. Fun fact: in Indiana, you can choose whether you want a Democratic or Republican ballot in a primary, regardless of your self-identified party affiliation. So, even if you don’t consider yourself a Republican, you can vote in the Republican primary. Also, early voting makes it so easy to vote at a convenient time that will avoid any Election Day lines. That’s pretty great, if you ask me. Have I convinced you yet? If not, I have one more ace up my sleeve. Queue the sound of a bald eagle screeching majestically while a Corvette revs its V8 engine and “The Star-Spangled Banner” blares over the P.A. system at a minor league baseball game on dollar hot dog night. Why vote in local elections? Because you can — because it’s your right as an American citizen. One thing that makes our country remarkable is that it puts its future in the hands of its people. You can have a voice through your vote. You’ve probably heard people say, “If you don’t vote, you can’t complain.” I believe this is true not only for presidential contests, but also for municipal, off-off-year elections like the upcoming May 7 primary. Help decide the future of your city by exercising your right to vote.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Photographs from the turn-ofthe-19th century record central Indiana’s vibrant interurban railway and trolley system. We were then the eighth-largest state in the U.S. Folks needed to move around. A century later, folks still need to move around. The state has grown by nearly three times. But the tracks are mostly gone, buried under greasy layers of asphalt. In their place rise dedicated bus, bicycle and automobile lanes. Some call for the ease, safety and environmental benefits of public transportation by train. Others doubt the claims, preferring the relative freedom of cars. Is it human nature to seek the new and improved and then, with the passage of time, come to romanticize the halcyon days gone by? Our collective public and private space has been filled with rightful voices holding up the good work of the late Sen. Richard Lugar. Add this one to the chorus. Still, there was a time, not that long ago, when Lugar was defeated in a primary of his own political brethren. Alas, some of those who urged his defeat now post photos proclaiming their undying admiration. What is it that brings us to tire of, or even revile, the things that we love? We destroy them only to one day long for them being returned to us. We build up. We extinguish. We build up, again. Countless institutions, individuals, ideas, politicians and marriages suffer the cyclical fate. Have they betrayed us, or have we betrayed them? Should we have kept the trains running, despite their shortcomings? Or, was it time to pave a new direction? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

A vicious cycle Commentary by Danielle Wilson Triathlon season is upon us, and unfortunately, I may have already made a big mistake when it comes to defending my title here at Chez Wilson. In a moment of HUMOR weakness and perhaps overconfidence, I purchased my husband Doo an honest-to-god tri bike for Christmas from a random Craigslist dude outside of Bloomington (no worries, friends, I had my 6-foot-3 son pick it up. Safety first!). So, instead of riding an inexpensive, relatively heavy, quite ordinary road bike, he’ll be racing on a carbon fiber, aero-barred Mac Daddy, specifically designed for this event. Realistically, I probably bought him two to three minutes, which is all he needs to catch me. Ugh. I mean, what if I lose? I told Doo several years ago that he will never beat me because, unlike him, I am willing to die to win. I’m not kidding. I call it “athletic brinkmanship,” and I am deeply committed to its

tactics. Blister? Ignore it. Dehydrated? Keep going. Signs of heat stroke? Suck. It. Up. This strategy has served me well in past races, but will it be enough this time? A better question is, if Doo and his dumb new bike do win, can I rise above my arrogance and smack talk and truly be happy for him? Can I be a gracious loser and celebrate his success? I like to think I can, but I’m not entirely positive (which is why I am also considering various sabotage options. I’m drawn to the simplicity of an ex-lax dosing – classic but haven’t ruled out a good old-fashioned tire slashing). I do know that next year I’m buying Doo a chocolate fountain. Peace out.

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Editor, A few weeks ago, I decided to conduct a little social experiment. Rather than throwing the cigarette butts that people leave at the end of my driveway into the trash, I started saving them in an empty 16-ounce pickle jar. I was curious how long it would take to fill the jar. Want to wager a guess? If you need some information about where I live, I can tell you that I share a common driveway with two nice neighbors. None of us smokes. Our driveway leads out to a busy two-lane street in Fishers. Our mailboxes are on this street, so we walk along the edge of the street almost daily. And we pick up the trash, mostly cigarette butts, that drivers throw out their windows. I will spare you more lectures about the health dangers of smoking because you have heard them and you have a right to smoke. I have my vices, too. I occasionally eat fast food, and I love a glass of wine in the evening. But I have never taken a bunch of empty wine bottles, loaded them in my car and driven to strangers’ houses so that I can dump them at the end of their property. So, how many days did it take to fill the pickle jar? If you guessed 19, you get a gold star. You probably prefer that to my overflowing pickle jar. Barbara Maurath, Fishers

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Commentary by Dick Wolfsie There are three things that make a marriage work. Unfortunately, nobody knows what they are. HUMOR Communication is vitally important. This is a typical conversation my wife of 37 years and I have at the dinner table: “What are you doing tomorrow, Mary Ellen?” “Let’s see, I have my morning exercise class, then a haircut at two, and then book club after dinner. And you?” “I’m playing pickleball, then I’m shooting a TV segment and I’m going to write this week’s column.” The next morning at breakfast: “Tell me again, what are you doing today, Mary Ellen?” “I have exercise class, then a haircut, and book club after dinner. What’s on your schedule?” “I’m playing pickleball, then shooting a TV segment and then writing this week’s column.” Later that night: “So, what did you do today, Mary Ellen?” “I had my exercise class, got a haircut and went to a meeting. What did you do?” “I played pickleball, did a TV segment and wrote a column.” We don’t even realize we had the same exchange several times. Is this because we don’t pay attention to each other, or are we both losing our memories? When I got home last Tuesday evening, Mary Ellen was nowhere to be found. She probably had said where she was going, so I wasn’t worried. About 9 p.m., she called. “Hi, Dick, I’m having a great time in Boston with my old friend, Eve.” “You’re in Boston? I don’t remember you telling me that.” “That’s because I didn’t mention it.” “You didn’t? Why not?” “Why bother? By the way, my flight arrives back in Indy at 8 p.m. Friday.” “Have fun, Mary Ellen. You can tell me all about your trip when you get home.” “Thanks, and I’ll bet you will be surprised to see me.”

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FHS teacher Colby chooses final play to center on life lessons By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Fishers High School theater teacher Jon Colby informed his students in November 2018 this would be PERFORMANCE his final school year. Colby, a veteran of improv, is leaving after seven years to start a career as a motivational speaker. Before leaving, he wanted to change the final play he was directing to “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” based on books of essays by Robert Fulghum. The performances are 7 p.m. May 9-10 and 11 a.m. May 11. “I really love the messages behind it,” Colby said. “The kids were confused at first. But at the read-through, they were saying, ‘It’s funny and it’s deep and it’s sweet.’ They had a lot of emotional connection to it. I was worried they were thinking it was cheesy, but they really seem to like it.” Colby, who also teaches speech, said the story is a mixture of funny and serious moments. “What is really cool is, we are using the band and orchestra to give us some live music in a couple of parts,” Colby said. There are 23 cast members. “We have a lot of kids that have never done a straight play before and really enjoyed that experience,” Colby said. “They’ve never done anything but musical theater, but now they are buying into straight plays, too.” Senior Lexi Esterle performs in three scenes, as a narrator, singer and Ed. “I would say all of us as individuals identify with different parts of this show,” Esterle said. Esterle said she has been acting in musicals and straight plays most of her life. “I’ve been in pretty much every show at Fishers from freshman year on,” she said. “It’s part of why I like this show because we have some times that we incorporate music, and one of the songs is set to music. I think it really brings together all of those elements, and with

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some of the themes we are able to delve deeper than some musicals are able to do. I’ve done a lot of different shows, but this brings out the best of all forms of theater.” Esterle plans to major in telecommunications at Ball State University. “It’s a field Mr. Colby actually introduced to me,” she said. “So, in a lot of ways, he’s shaped my life as a teacher. I met him through theater, and I’ve learned so many things from him through theater. That shows when he’s in the last scene and he plays Alexander Papaderos and he talks about what the meaning of life is. It’s very much reflective of how he teaches us and how he’s taught all of us for the last four years. So, him being in the last scene with us, it’s the end of our time in high school, so it’s a good way to wrap it up.” Colby is performing in an FHS show for the first time. “I literally have the last line of the show,” he said. Junior Victor Laughner said he was

skeptical about the play before the cast did a read-through. “I realize it has a lot of good messages and themes throughout the whole thing,” he said. “I feel a lot of people are going to relate to it and find it interesting. I think it will be a good note to end on Mr. Colby.” FHS English teacher Jordan Nel joined the performing arts department to assist with the production “The title is ‘Kindergarten’, but there are themes that pass through teenagers and adulthood,” Nel said. “Each student plays a variety of characters and it speaks to so many situations that are funny and also touching. Mr. Colby decided to do this show for its enduring message and because of the thread that carries through the entire show of thinking of the bigger things in life, relationships and all the important things we learn when we are really young, but they are still applicable.” Tickets are $7 to $10 for adults and $5 to $7 for students and senior citizens. For tickets, visit ow.ly/eeBR50txg52.

ATI 2019-20 season includes comedies editorial@youarecurrent.com Actors Theatre of Indiana, which will be celebrating its 15th season, has announced its lineup of shows for the 2019-20 season, kicking things off with “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” followed by a powerful presentation of “Alabama Story,” “Murder for Two” and “Damn Yankees.” All shows will be at The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts. Season subscriptions are on sale and must be purchased by June 7. Single-ticket sales will begin June 27. “We are very excited about next season’s lineup as we continue to ‘bring Broadway to our backyard’ in central Indiana,” stated Don Farrell, artistic director and co-founder of ATI. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” is set to run from Sept. 6 to 29. The Indiana premiere of “Alabama Story” is set from Oct. 25 to Nov. 17. The Indiana premiere of “Murder for Two” will run Jan. 24 to Feb. 16, 2020. T There will be a special presentation of “Sweeney Todd” Feb. 21-22, 2020. “Damn Yankees,” a musical comedy, is set from April 24 to May 17, 2020. Westfield — Uncorked with The Wilsons! An acoustic duo, The Wilsons will perform at 7 p.m. May 9 at the Urban Vines Winery & Brewery Co., 303 E. 161st St. Fishers — Catalyst Repertory will present “Master Class,” the story of Maria Callas, at 7:30 p.m. May 10-11 and 2:30 p.m. May 12 at The Switch Theatre, 10026 E. 126th St. For tickets, visit ow.ly/FQov50twPzo. Carmel — “Meet Me on Main,” featuring a gallery walk, face painting and live music, is set from 5 to 9 p.m. May 11 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Carmel — The Great American Songbook Foundation will present Family Fun Day at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10. There will be a kid-friendly music presentation at 2 p.m. with activities, games and sing-a-longs.

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singers.” Callas, who died at age 53 in 1947, is portrayed as bitter and angry she can no longer As an opera singer, performing in “Master sing. Class” is special for Rachelle Woolston. Woolston plays the second so“I like that it introducOPERA es the world of opera to prano, which is the role for which Audra McDonald received a Tony an audience that might Award in 1996. already be familiar with it,” Woolston “This role is notable because she said. “To hear operatic singing up actually fights back against Maria’s close is powerful if you have never criticism and mean-spirited attitude experienced it before.” as opposed to simply taking it all The Carmel resident, who is eduWoolston without protest,” Woolston said. cation and community engagement Woolston often appears in Indianapolis coordinator for Indianapolis Opera, will apOpera productions. In March, she played pear in the Indianapolis-based Catalyst RepLady Anne in “Camelot.” ertory’s production of “Master Class” at The “Indianapolis Opera is partnering with Switch Theatre, 10029 E. 126th St., Fishers. them because this show requires opera The play was scheduled to start May 3 singers. You couldn’t do it without them,” and has performances at 7:30 p.m. May. 4, Woolston said. “I helped to find singers, the 10, 11 and 2:30 p.m. May 5 and 12. The play pianist and the space.” focuses on opera diva Maria Callas giving a Other performers in the production are master class to three opera singers. Sean Manterfield, McCordsville, pianist; Nan Macy, Columbus, Ind., is performing Abigail Johnson, Anderson, first soprano; as Callas, who can no longer sing because Thomas Smith, Westfield, stagehand; and her voice is damaged. Shederick Whipple, Upland, tenor. “Nan is a phenomenal actress. It’s almost For tickets, visit theswitch.yapa one-woman show and the rest of us sody.com/event/index/385601/ are little side pieces,” Woolston said. “She master-class-by-terrance-mcnally. projects all of her insecurities into all of us

Indy Film Fest features ‘Grateful’ By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com After making the rounds at film festivals nationally and internationally in 2019, the documentary of IndianapSCREENING olis resident Jenni Berebitsky is returning home. “Grateful” debuted at Indy Shorts International Film Festival in July 2018. As a winner of the Indy Shorts Audience Choice Indiana Spotlight Award, it was then shown at Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis in October 2018. It also won Best Documentary Film at the Circle City Festival in September 2018. Now, it will have three screenings during Indy Film Fest, which runs May 2 to 12 at the Indianapolis Museum of Arts at Newfields. Geist-area resident Amy Pauszek, whose “Where’s Amy” photo column runs in Current Publishing Inc. newspapers, served as executive producer and producer. Paul Nethercott was director/producer. Berebitsky has been battling ALS for 10 years. “Producing ‘Grateful’ has been an amazing experience,” Pauszek said. “I have had the opportunity to witness how my friend

Director/Producer Paul Nethercott and Producer/Executive Producer Amy Pauszek hold award for 2019 Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary Short at Sedona International Film Festival in March. (Submitted photo)

Jenni Berebitsky’s story about ALS touches and affects the lives of others. People love the film. They laugh and cry and find it inspiring. So many friends have helped support the award-winning film and it’s an honor to be bringing it back to Indiana to screen in May at the Indy Film Festival. It has been such a blessing having ‘Grateful’ traveling all over the world, but Indiana is my home.” The Indy Film Fest screenings will be at 6:45 p.m. May 6 at Newfields Toby Theatre, 7 p.m. May 7 at The Indy Lodge and 5 p.m. May 10 at Newfields DeBoest Theatre. For the full story, visit currentnightandday.com.

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“The Sleeping Beauty,” Ballet Theatre of Carmel, Westfield High School Auditorium

The Ballet Theatre of Carmel presents the magical story of the beautiful Princess Aurora, who dreamed of her prince for 100 years before she finally met and married him.

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Actors Theatre of Indiana founders Don Farrell, Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins are joined by Logan Moore as they perform parodies of 28 musicals.

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Disney’s “Newsies,” Civic Theatre, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts

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“Newsies” follows the story of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged newsboys. Cost: $25 to $48

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The show-biz musical “42nd Street” celebrates Broadway and Times Square while telling the story of aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer, who comes to the big city from Allentown, Pa., and lands her first big job in the ensemble of a Broadway musical. Cost: $45 to $70 (includes buffet dinner).

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7:30 p.m. May “Forbidden Broadway, It’s Back, It’s 4, 8, 9, 10; 2 p.m. New and Better Than Ever!,” Actors May 5, 12 Theatre of Indiana, The Studio Theater

Tennessee Williams’ play centers on Blanche DuBois coming to live with her sister and brutish brother-in-law in New Orleans.  Cost: $14 to $16

7:30 p.m. May 11; 2 p.m. May 12

IRT presents Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s madcap comedy, which debuted on Broadway in 1936.

Tony Bennett will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. May 8 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

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Legendary singer Tony Bennett, still going strong at age 92, brings his “I Left My Heart Tour” to the Palladium. Cost: $96 to $196

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Where’s Amy makes stop at ‘Forbidden Broadway’ Mackenzie Powell (Geist) and Allie Powell (Geist). at opening night of Actors Theatre of Indiana’s hysterical “Forbidden Broadway” show April 26 at the Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway fans will love this clever parody of popular shows, including “The Book of Mormon,” “The Lion King,” “Wicked,” “Cats” and “Les Miserables.” It’s a night full of laughter and fun performed by ATI’s own professional actors who will leave you smiling and wanting more. For more, visit atistage.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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CITY OF FISHERS CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE# VAC-19-5 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers City Council at 7:00pm, Monday, May 20, 2019 in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana. REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of vacation of a sewer easement. LOCATION: The Proposal is located at 11654 Jaycee Street. Indiana Law requires the City of Fishers to provide notice in a published newspaper circulation. The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. Written objections filed before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers City Council, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing. Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3120 www.fishers.in.us CITY OF FISHERS CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE# VAC-19-3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers City Council at 7:00pm, Monday, May 20, 2019 in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana. REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of vacation of approximately 815 feet of right-of-way from Moore Lane and Jaycee Street. LOCATION: The Proposal is located at the southwest of the intersection of 116th Street and Moore Street. The site is bordered by 116th Street, South Street, Moore Street, and the Hoosier Heritage Railroad. Indiana Law requires the City of Fishers to provide notice in a published newspaper circulation. The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. Written objections filed before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers City Council, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing. Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3120 www.fishers.in.us

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The removal of the brick wall that separated the kitchen from the sunroom made an immediate impact on the flow of this space. 1. The granite countertop extends behind the new sink to provide more workspace and a generous seating area. 2. The cabinetry was stained a lovely castle gray. The beauty of the wood grain complements the Coretec floors and other wood trim around the home. 3. The white subway tile features a beveled edge which generates depth and interest around the backsplash. 4. The baseboard in the sunroom features a clever hidden “toe kick” feature — pullout food and water bowls for the two resident dogs. To get started on your own remodeling project, visit us at caseindy.com or stop by one of our three locations.

Background: This home in the historic Meridian-Kessler neighborhood was built in 1924. In the 1980s, a sunroom was added off the kitchen; the original exterior brick wall remained.

THE CHALLENGE The home features much of its original charm; however, the 30-year-old updates to the kitchen were looking worn and outdated. The owners wanted to preserve the historic roots while transforming the kitchen with 21st-century amenities and materials.

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Scott Pools, Inc. in Carmel is currently hiring experienced Pool Service Technicians and Helpers. If you like working outdoors, this job is for you! $13.50 - $17.00/Hr Depending on experience. Training provided. Drivers license & background check required. Call, email or stop by our store to apply. 904 W. Main St. - Carmel - 317-846-5576 scottpools2@gmail.com www.scottpoolsinc.com

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S GN UP TODAY AN ANNUAL, STATEWIDE COMPETITION NOW LOOKING FOR UNDISCOVERED MUSICAL TALENT! For contest details and registration, visit www.carmelfest.net

CATEGORIES FOR 2019 Adults 21+ Young adults 17-20 Youth 13-16 Children 12 and under

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