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DISPATCHES MVCSC kindergarten registration set – Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation will hold its kindergarten registration from noon to 7 p.m. April 6 at Fortville Elementary, from noon to 7 p.m. April 7 at McCordsville Elementary and from noon to 7 p.m. April 9 at Mt. Comfrt Elementary. For more, visit mvcsc.k12.in.us.

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After eight years at Janus Developmental Services and a career in the nonprofit field, Noblesville resident DebREFLECTION bie Laird will retire May 22 from her position of senior vice president of development. Janus, 1555 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, provides individuals with disabilities opportunies to participate and contribute within the community through day services and programs. The organization serves clients throughout Hamilton County. Laird’s proudest moments include bringing awareness to individuals with disabilities making a positive impact. “Every person has different abilities, and I think part of the thing I’m most proud of is our community realizing that people who have diagnosed disabilities can also do many positive things,” Laird said. “Through the community lunches once a month where people come to Janus to tour the facility, receive an overview of all our programs and services and enjoy a lunch prepared by clients and served by clients – these are clients interested in a catering position or working in a restaurant – and that’s just a firsthand view of somebody with a disability who excels.” Laird also is pleased that Janus has a higher profile in the community.

“One other thing I’m really proud of, too, is just the fact that when I say I work at Janus, people understand what Janus is,” Laird said. “When I first started here, the first question I’d have was, ‘Janus? What does Janus do?’ We have worked very hard to increase name awareness of what Janus is and what we are able to do. “Now, I don’t get that question anymore.” In retirement, Laird plans to travel more with her husband, Mike, who is already retired. She also plans to increase her volunteer work with the Westfield Youth Assistance Program. “I’m a mentor for them and I want to have an increased number of hours there,” she said. “I also want to do more in my church, Northview.” Laird plans to participate more in the foundation she and Mike manage – the Jake Laird Memorial Fund. It was created in 2004 in memory of their son, Jake Laird, who was an Indianapolis Police Dept. officer killed in the line of duty. The foundation provides funds to police and fire departments for new equipment, new instructional programs or financial assistance to those injured in the line of duty. Laird also will continue her hobbies of bicycling, gardening and walking trails. “I think the best part of retirement, or what I can imagine of retirement, is the freedom to just go do whatever when I want to,” she said.

Aktion Club looking for members – The Aktion Club of Lawrence began earlier this year and is currently seeking new members. The Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities in the Lawrence area, and is part of Kiwanis International’s family of Service Leadership Programs. For those interesting in joining or learning more, email Dave Humes at davehumes@comcast.net. 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 Kiwanis Club meetings – Lawrence Kiwanis meets from 7 to 8 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Fort Benjamin Harrison YMCA, 5736 Lee Rd. The group’s focus is the Lawrence community and children. The club works with the elementary, middle and high school students and participate in most community events. The public is invited to attend a meeting. Lawrence Exchange Club – For those looking to get involved in the Lawrence and Geist community and hoping to give back, join the Lawrence Exchange Club. The club meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at the VFW, 10550 Pendleton Pike. The group’s national focus is prevention of child abuse, recognizing servicemen and woman and community service.

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Fishers students receive full ride – Thirteen students who caddie in Indiana have been awarded the WGA’s Chick Evans Scholarship, a four-year housing and tuition scholarship. Two Fishers students, Kyle Gabbard and Richard Hutchinson, received the scholarship. Burch makes dean’s list – Evelyn Burch, Fishers, was named to the Emerson College Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester. Burch is majoring in theatre and performance and is a member of the class of 2022.

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Fishers student travels to D.C. – The Indiana Connections Academy recently took five students to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2020 LEAD (Leadership Experience and Development) Conference. Among those was Humza Akhtar of Fishers, a ninth-grade student and National Junior Honor Society vice president of the Indiana Connections Academy chapter. The annual conference is a time for students participating in the National Honor Society to meet students from across the nation, attend workshops and brainstorm student leadership ideas.

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F.C. Tucker stats – In January 2020, the Fishers market took a turn in favor of home buyers. According to F.C. Tucker Company, Fishers home prices decreased by 11.5 percent compared to January 2019 – to an average sale price of $293,963. The average price per square foot for Fishers homes also decreased by 3.3 percent, to $122.48. Homes spent an average of 43 days on the market, selling 6.5 percent faster than this time last year.

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Gunn’s return triggers run By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Life came full circle for Lauren Gunn. The Lawrence North senior suffered a torn ACL in her right BASKETBALL knee in the third quarter of the Class 4A state championship game in 2019, when the Wildcats lost to Hamilton Southeastern. “We were up three and she tore her ACL on this same floor,” Wildcats coach Chris Giffin said. “To battle back from that and become extremely productive again, she is one of a kind. She is the glue girl to this team.” Gunn helped guide the Wildcats to a 5956 victory against Northwestern in the 4A state championship game Feb. 29 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Gunn, who had six points and three steals, was named the 4A Mental Attitude Award winner. She is ranked 26th academically in her class. “I took on that burden last year when I couldn’t help my team win a state championship and we were right there,” Gunn said. “Jayla (Smith) predicted last year we were going to come back and we were going to win. We did. I knew I had to do everything in my power to win this time.” Gunn said the five seniors have been together since their freshman year. “We had a great bond and we trust each other and knew we were going to bring it every night,” said Gunn, who will play for Valparaiso next season. Gunn missed the first four games of the 2019-20 season. Giffin said the team’s experience of being in the state final in 2019 helped in a few ways. “I think it helped us in terms of our prep week and knowing what to expect,” Giffin

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A Geist teen is vying for a prestigious honor – to become a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student of FUNDRAISER the Year. Madi Keller, a junior at Cathedral High School, became interested in the program after a friend competed for the title in 2019. “I saw how much fun he had supporting such a great cause and knew I wanted to be involved,” Keller said. Students of the Year is a philanthropic leadership development program where students use professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing and project management to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Students can compete as individuals or as part of a team. The title is awarded to the student or students who raise the most funds during a seven-week period. Many of the students raise money in honor of a patient battling or in remission from a blood cancer. Keller, 16, is competing as an individual but has a team of 16 people of various ages from five states supporting her as part of

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Madi Keller is competing for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student of the Year honor. (Submitted photo)

want to join the battle against cancer so others no longer have to suffer and die.” The Student of the Year will be announced March 14 at a Grand Finale Celebration. The recipients will receive a $2,500 scholarship toward the college or university of their choice. For more, visit studentsoftheyear.org/about.

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Eman School students advance to nationals By Renee Larr news@currentinfishers.com Two student teams from Eman School in Fishers recently competed at the State of Indiana Academic WorldCOMPETITION quest Competition. On Feb. 23, one of the two teams finished first out of 16 and will compete at the national level through the April 24-25 World Affairs Council of America. Eman School is a private Islamic school where students study Arabic, Islamic Studies and the Quran. “We’re accredited through the state of Indiana, so we have to do everything public schools do,” Principal Mia Sankari said. “But we also teach Islamic curriculum.” Academic Worldquest Competition is a current affairs-type quiz bowl. “The event is about current affairs going on in the world but also about policies made within the last year or so,” Sankari said. The students were given a list of topics in September 2019 and spent five months

studying to prepare. Topics are chosen by the World Affairs Council of America and based on the most relevant global issues of that year. “This year, the topics included “U.S./Russia Relations,” “Brexit,” “Germany: 30 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall,” “Preventing Extremism in Fragile States” and “Oceans: The World’s Garbage Dump,” Sankari said. “These are just a few of the topics. The kids spend a lot of time learning about the issues.” Members of the winning team are senior Mozen Mertami, junior Omar Alhaffar, junior Iman Masood and sophomore Safiya Sankari. “To see the kids do so well after only participating for the last few years is great,” said Tabby McClain, a science and biology teacher at the school. “As their teacher representative, I’ve just offered encouragement and support. They’ve done all the work themselves. They’re very excited to move on to the national level.” Topics are the same at the national level but new questions will be posed. For more, visit emanschool.net/LYLZQ.

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com McCordsville Director of Planning and Building Ryan Crum COVER STORY said the Town of McCordsville actively seeks commercial development, and the McCordsville Marketplace is proof. Construction recently began on the 21,000-square-foot multi-tenant development directly east of Meijer, 6939 W. Broadway St. “(McCordsville Marketplace) is going to offer our residents some new commercial and restaurant opportunities and places for them to shop and eat,” Crum said. “It will kind of diversify our offerings a bit. It also shows the magnet that Meijer is going to be for the town. It’s taken a few years, but with this project opening, others are going to flock to those outlots around the Meijer.” Residential developments have been abundant in the town the past decade, and Crum said commercial developments are beginning to follow suit. “We are beginning to see more of that commercial investment following that residential investment, and we are still seeking out commercial and residential,” Crum said. “We are hoping all of this will lead to a good diversified tax base. I think what this shows is the additional interest in investing in McCordsville.” Kovacs Enterprises is developing the McCordsville Marketplace. Owner Rick Kovacs said some tenants have already been determined, such as a Verizon and Great Clips. The company is searching for a

restaurant or a sandwich shop as well. A drive-through will be available on the east end of the development. Kovacs also is seeking a dentist and physical therapist to fill the space. The two-building development will be constructed in two stages. “Building No. 2, we are hoping for more of a restaurant,” said Kovacs, a Greenwood resident. “I know McCordsville is a little short right now on restaurants.” The company chose McCordsville to build the development because of its growth and its proximity to the Geist area. “We had a home up in Geist for my family for about 30 years, so we know the area pretty well,” Kovacs said. “(The McCordsville Marketplace is in) a good spot right on Broadway, which connects Pendleton Pike all the way through to Indianapolis. We thought it was a good location and, of course, being in front of the Meijer on a lighted corner right there makes it an easier access and entrance.” Construction has begun. Crews are conducting site work. Construction of the first building is expected to begin next month. Construction on the second building will begin when Kovacs leases 90 percent of the first building and signs another tenant for the second building. Approximately five tenants will be in the first building and five to seven in the second. Tenant improvements to the building are slated to begin by July 1. Tenants are expected to start moving in by Sept. 1. For more, visit mccordsville.org.

McCordsville Marketplace will share an intersection with Meijer. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

SHARING AN ENTRANCE The Town of McCordsville tries to limit the number of full intersections, often opting for right-in, right-out intersections. As a result, the town requested that the McCordsville Marketplace development east of Meijer share the Meijer intersection on West Broadway.

“When Meijer went through and put in a new intersection, we saw this site could be accessed through it as well,” McCordsville’s Director of Planning and Building Ryan Crum said. “We really try, and the state agrees with us, to limit the number of full-blown intersections.”

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Show your work

Correctly identify cause, effect

Commentary by Terry Anker Every would-be sixth-grade math prodigy knows the pain. If the answer on our test is accurate, why does the teacher need to see the long-form effort that got us there? Don’t they believe that we just “knew” it? Do they think we are cheating off a nearby student? Many of us have fought the battle. We stand peering over the teacher’s desk demanding credit for our genius. Calmly, they respond that sometimes it is not good enough to simply get the correct answer. We must get there the right way – at the right time – and follow the right steps. We are reminded of our nascent school days when we were expected to “show our work” on the way to our ultimate and definitive response. At the time, it seemed redundant, even silly. Recess was waiting and then lunch after that. Besides, we’d heard that it was tater tot day. If it took too long to finish our test, we’d be at the end of the line and might miss the potato-based delicacy. Besides, a tater tot war would invariably break out and we’d be unarmed. The grapes from the fruit cocktail make a poor strategic substitute. Happily, as we grow older, our lunchroom habits largely improve. And for most of us, we come to understand and accept as apparent that the goal of showing our work was to train a process of critical thinking. We had to fully understand the accepted process before we could innovate from it. Indeed, our accuracy increased as the steps were individually considered, implemented and mastered. But as we review our grown-up selves, do our marriages, careers and other relationships demonstrate that we are showing our work? Do we make it evident that others are valued, considered and accommodated in our lives?

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

Giving up phoning it in Commentary by Danielle Wilson How are your New Year’s resolutions going? I deliberately did not make any because, historically, by March HUMOR I have failed miserably. Take my 2014 vow to limit my potty mouth: I didn’t even get to Valentine’s Day before I was back to dropping hourly F-bombs, among other swear words. Nope, for me, NYRs are self-created entrapment schemes for failure and self-loathing. Naturally, I avoid them at all costs. Lent, however, is a whole ‘nother ball game. I am the queen of giving up Diet Coke or dark chocolate or cherry Pop-Tarts for the 40 days leading up to Easter. Nothing life-changing (see stupid NYRs above) but always something that hurts a little. This year’s “sacrifice?” Games on my phone. I know, I know. Doesn’t sound like much, does it? But I’ve gotten into the habit of coming home from work and ignoring people, pets and associated responsibilities and escaping into the world of online happiness, namely Soduku and Words with

Friends. I would literally waste hours trying to find the maximum scoring word from four vowels, two Ds and an X, or attempting to break seven minutes on an expert-level Soduku puzzle without typing in notes. Top that! And I’d gotten to the point where I actually craved the experience. Like a crack addict with my fix, if someone interrupted me, I’d pretend I didn’t hear. “Mom, you said dinner would be ready 30 minutes ago.” (No response).“Mom!” (Umm, I’m playing on my phone). “Mother!” (Fine, I’ll engage). Then I’d sulk to the kitchen muttering, “You’re 16, go$da**it! Make your own f#$%ing mac-n-cheese!” New Year’s resolutions? Clearly not for me. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

Editor, Unfortunately, the erroneous thinking about “climate crisis” revealed in James Henderson’s letter to the editor is held by too many people. His incorrect thinking is not so much in the fact that our planet may be experiencing a slight rise in global temperature, but rather that he attributes it to us! Whatever infinitesimal part of this temperature change is due to humankind, China, with its lack of environmental controls on polluting factories, is far and away the worst culprit. But the real reason for climate fluctuations lies in the fact that God has entrusted to us a “live” planet. We have a molten core, active volcanoes, earthquakes, huge forest fires and shifting of tectonic plates that can cause tsunamis. Due to our planet’s tilt and rotation, the sun heats and cools it over and over, century after century. Thousands of years ago, a glacier covered much of North America. What caused it to melt when there was no population here? We need to take care of this planet. It’s the only one we’ve got! But we must correctly identify cause and effect. Gordon B. Rose, Fishers

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In 2019, the Women of Vision fundraiser raised more than $60,000. Wiles said she hopes the foundation can raise more than $65,000. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a reception, followed by the program at 6 p.m. Cost is $50 per person or $1,000 for corporate tables. Anyone interested in attending must register by April 20 at riverview.org/ womenofvision2020.

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Fifteen years after its creation, the annual Women of Vision fundraising event is seeing a few changes this year. EVENT On April 29, Riverview Health Foundation will present the annual event at Marriott Hotel at Keystone at the Crossing. Traditionally, the event has been a luncheon, but this year, it will be a dinner. In addition, Megan Wiles, executive director of the foundation, said she hopes more men will be involved. The keynote speaker is Minda Dentler, a wheelchair athlete and polio survivor. “Each year, we look for inspirational speakers,” Wiles said. “Minda was recommended to us and after we did some research, and we thought she had a great message of perseverance, overcoming challenges and the will and determination to accomplish her goals. “We thought her message would resonate with both men and women.” The Women of Vision group was created after Riverview Health opened its women’s pavilion at the Noblesville campus.

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HSE seniors take on their biggest roles in ‘Annie’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hamilton Southeastern High School senior Austin Henkel hadn’t even seen a version of “Annie” before auditions. On top of that, Henkel MUSICAL hadn’t been in a musical since junior high. Still, Henkel is taking on the challenge of playing billionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks in his largest role. “The best part of portraying Oliver Warbucks Henkel is trying to come across understanding at the right times while still having that abrasive rough edge that he has because he’s not socially aware of what other people are dealing with in the time period (1933 during the Great Depression),” Henkel said. The school production of “Annie” is set for 7 p.m. March 12 to 14. “It’s a lot of fun to get back into musicals after being away from it for so long,” Henkel said. “I enjoy acting but I’m also part of the choirs, so it’s not foreign to me.” A baritone, Henkel said some of the notes are a little high for him. “The directors have allowed me to work on it and get better,” he said. Henkel hadn’t seen the film until watching the 1999 version. “I watched it during the audition process to get a better grasp,” Henkel said. Senior Tori Niemeier plays the title role of Annie, her first lead role at HSE. “I love the music in it, so it’s something I already knew pretty well coming into it,” said Niemeier, who will wear a red wig in what Niemeier is her first lead role. “The best part is meeting new people and getting closer to everyone. “The responsibility is fun, too. I like learning new songs and dancing.” Niemeier’s favorite song is “It’s The HardKnock Life.” “Tomorrow” is fun as well, Niemeier said,

“Saturday Night Fever” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis: Through March 29. For more, visit beefandboards.com or call 317-872-9664. “A Few Good Men” Civic Theatre, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: March 13 to 28. For more, visit civictheatre.org. “Murder on the Orient Express” Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis: Through March 29. For more, visit irtlive.com. “Journey into Jazz” Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: 7:30 p.m., March 14. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org. Minotour: “Dear Hank and John”

Front, from left, Josh Matasovsky, Tori Niemeier and Ben Hanks. Back, from left, Kamaiah Norris, Mary Claire Lane, Jordan Booth, Isa Armstrong and Holly Hamilton. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

because she gets to sing with the dog. “There are so many different versions of ‘Annie.’ I think everyone will like it,” she said. Senior Izzy Hiott plays Miss Hannigan, who runs the orphanage. “She is such an iconic role,” Hiott said. “It’s been a fun time to portray her in different ways instead of Hiott just some mean lady who just hates children because that couldn’t be farther from myself. I’m very grateful to get to play her.” Hiott has watched Carol Burnett’s portrayal of Miss Hannigan in the 1982 movie. “She’s amazing. I took a lot of inspiration from her,” Hiott said. Hiott has been in every school musical since her freshman year, but this is her first lead role. “I’ve had so much fun and it’s been such an amazing experience,” she said. Hiott plans to major in elementary education and minor in theater education at the

University of Southern Indiana. “I want to keep theater a part of my life,” she said. Junior Kamaiah Norris plays Warbucks’ personal assistant, Grace Farrell. “I love how classy Grace is,” Norris said. “I’m more extra about my style. Grace is more classy and elegant. I love how she expresses herNorris self in such a poised way.” Norris said her favorite song is “I Think I’m Gonna Like it Here” because Annie is being introduced to a new environment. Director Ethan Mathias said the school hasn’t presented “Annie” in more than a decade. “With everything going on in the world, having a show about hope and a little girl being optimistic about stuff is refreshing,” Mathias said. “It’s a classic and everyone knows the songs.” Mathias’ wife, Devan, is directing the choreography. For more, visit hsedrama.org.

Podcast with John and Hank Green, The Tarkington, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: 8 p.m. March 10. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. Peking Acrobats Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: 3 p.m. March 15. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. “Kurt Elling Quintet: A Century of Heroes” Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel: 8 p.m. March 21. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. “A Raisin in the Sun” Main Street Productions, Westfield Playhouse, Westfield: March 20 to April 5. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org. Carmel Symphony Orchestra Clay Township Presents Side-by-Side with Carmel High School: 4 p.m. March 22. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org. “Don Giovanni” Indianapolis Opera, The Toby Theater at Newfields, Indianapolis: March 20 to 22. For more, visit indyopera.org.

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people who are privileged and wealthy taking advantage of other people and getting away with it,” McKeever said. “It will be inEric McKeever knows the audience might teresting to see how the audience reacts to not like his character of Don Giovanni. him. I hope they come away with a visceral “On the outside he reaction, whether they love him or MUSIC looks like an awful perhate him. I hope they see how relson, but when you play evant his character is hundreds of him you have to play what he beyears later.” lieves,” McKeever said. “He believes This is the first time McKeever he can’t just love one woman. He will sing in Italian. The screen will believes it’s a disservice to women be above the stage with the words to love only one woman. He comes in English. McKeever from a class system where a noIn 2019, he performed the opera in bleman could get anything he wanted and English at the Oswego (N.Y.) Opera. treat people anyway he wanted without “It was a great opportunity to try the role repercussions. out and get a pacing of it,” McKeever said. “He doesn’t know anything else. It’s inWhen “Don Giovanni” was written, teresting to play that, and it’s interesting to McKeever said many saw the character as play that from a 21st-century perspective.” antihero because he was envisioned as an McKeever, a baritone who lives in New enlightened character because he interactYork, will star in the title role of Indianaped with the classes other than his own. olis Opera’s March 20 to 22 production of “Now, we see Giovanni as this as socioMozart’s “Don Giovanni” at The Toby Theater path who is a womanizer who doesn’t care at Newfields. The opera debuted in 1787. about the feelings of anyone else,” McKeevMozart based Giovanni, described as a er said. hell-bound seducer of women, on the legend Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 20-21 of the fictional Don Juan. and 3 p.m. March 22. For more, visit indyop“We’re now saying enough of this where era.org.

Bass soloist to perform with CSO By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com

big instrument, and he plays in such a way that it’s light, it’s beautiful, it’s clean. So, I’m pretty excited about this.” Edgar Meyer is a world-renowned double A lifelong bass player who began playing bassist whose mastery of the large, bowed at age 5, Meyer also is a composer and visstring instrument is almost as much a iting professor of double bass at the Curtis visual treat as it is an Institute of Music in Philadelphia. MUSIC auditory delight. He will perform two solos, including Carmel Symphony Orhis own composition, “Concerto chestra Music Director Janna Hymes for Double Bass in D,” that will be can’t wait for the audience to see part of a mix with the CSO that for itself when Meyer joins the CSO includes Joplin’s “The Entertainer”; as guest soloist for “Journey Into Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” Jazz” March 14 in the Palladium at and “Lullaby for String Orchestra”; Meyer the Center for the Performing Arts Gould’s “Pavanne from Symphony in Carmel. No. 2”; and Klaus Badelt/Hans Zimmer’s “PiPart of the “Musical Journeys with Janna rates of the Caribbean.” Masterworks Series,” the concert begins at “It’s amazing to be a bass soloist,” Hymes 7:30 p.m. A “Meet the Music” program will be said. “We don’t hear about that instrument conducted in the Palladium Hall at 6:30 p.m. being in the forefront as a soloist very prior to the performance. often. Whether it’s classical or jazz, it’s “He’s really a virtuoso on the bass,” said usually part of an ensemble or a group, so Hymes, a longtime friend of Meyer. “He to have somebody of this caliber on that plays it almost like a small instrument. It’s instrument is pretty interesting in itself. just extraordinary how he’s able to ma“I think the audience will really enjoy it.” nipulate himself around that instrument, For more or for tickets, visit CarmelSymwhich is pretty cumbersome. It’s a pretty phony.org.

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Matt Kraft is making his return to acting in a special way. Kraft, a 2009 Carmel High School graduate and 2013 Purdue graduate, will THEATER appear in a lead role in Civic Theatre’s production of “A Few Good Men” March 13 to 28 at The Tarkington at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel. “I didn’t figure out I was interested in acting until I was in college,” said Kraft, a Carmel resident who works in Carmel in apartment leasing. “I had some theater credits while working on a film degree and got the acting bug.” Kraft recently moved from California and wanted to get back into acting in plays. Kraft plays Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a lawyer defending the two young Marines who are accused of murdering fellow Marine William Santiago. “At first, it’s me unwillingly taking the case and then me getting drawn in deeper and deeper,” Kraft said. “As I get in over my head, I have to get out of it.” The screenplay for the 1992 movie was

From left, Matt Kraft and Jonathan Scoble appear in a “A Few Good Men” at Civic Theatre. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

adapted by Aaron Sorkin from his own Broadway play. Tom Cruise played the role of Kaffee in the film. Jonathan Scoble plays Jonathan James Kendrick, one of the Marines involved in ordering Santiago’s punishment that led to his death. “I feel like playing Kendrick is full-throttle the whole time,” Scoble said. “He’s a very powerful character in my mind. Every time I’m up on stage I’m angry. I think there are more pages of character development here than there was on the screen. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Open-concept overhaul Commentary by Larry Greene

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Coincidentally, it’s an ironically jagged pill to swallow Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Jump into your DeLorean time machine for a moment and let’s travel back to the year 1996. Tickle Me Elmo is the hot Christmas item people are fightGRAMMAR GUY ing over. Oprah just announced her first Oprah’s Book Club book. Dolly the Sheep just became the first cloned mammal. “ER,” “Seinfeld,” “Friends” and “Home Improvement” are dominating the TV Guide headlines. Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls reign as NBA champions while MTV is still playing music videos. Now that we’re together at the end of the 20th century, let’s talk about “irony” and “coincidence.” I’m sure you know where I’m

going with this. Canadian songwriter Alanis Morissette dropped this little number on us in her album “Jagged Little Pill,” called “Ironic.” The problem is, the song “Ironic” includes several examples of coincidence. “Irony” is a situation where there is a striking contrast between expectation and reality. Think about a vegan who can’t bear to part with her worn-in leather jacket or an IndyCar driver who doesn’t have a driver’s license. Other examples of irony include a barista who doesn’t like coffee or the fact that Dr. James Naismith, who invented basketball, is the only Kansas University basketball coach with a losing record. Isn’t it ironic? “Coincidence” is when two or more things

CITY OF FISHERS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 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 a Use Variance from the requirements of the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance #110380 to allow an indoor automobile sales use. All business to be conducted on the interior. LOCATION: The Proposal is located at 11774 Technology Drive. Generally located north of the Fishers Corner Blvd, South of Technology Lane. Also known as parcel #15-11-31-00-03-001.000. 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 with the secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals, 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 Public Notice (Des. Nos. 1600881 & 1700723) The City of Fishers is planning to undertake a trail project, funded in part by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The project is located from 96th Street to Olio Road Trail in Fall Creek Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. Under the preferred alternative, the proposed project would involve the construction of a 14-foot trail with two, 7-foot pedestrian lanes and 2-foot shoulders, resulting in an 18-foot wide trail profile. The proposed project will include pedestrian bridge crossings at Mud Creek, Thorpe Creek, Thor Run, and Fall Creek. Existing trails within the Duke Energy easement will be upgraded to comply with ADA standards. The total length of the project is approximately 4.83 miles. The proposed project will require the acquisition of additional right-of-way, as well the utilization of an existing Duke Power Easement. It is anticipated that approximately 2.50 acres of additional right-of-way will be needed; these acreages do not include those currently incorporated under the Duke Utility Easement. The proposed action does not impact properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), on behalf of the FHWA, has issued a “No Historic Properties Affected” finding for the project due to the fact that no historic properties are present within the Area of Potential Effects (APE). In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, the views of the public are being sought regarding the effect of the proposed project on the historic elements as per 36 CFR 800.2(d), 800.3(e) and 800.6(a)(4). Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.4(d)(1), the documentation specified in 36 CFR 800. 11(d) is available for inspection in Lochmueller Group, Inc. offices. Additionally, this documentation can be viewed electronically by accessing INDOT’s Section 106 document posting website IN SCOPE at http://erms.indot.in.gov/Section106Documents. This documentation serves as the basis for the “No Historic Properties Affected” finding. The views of the public on this effect finding are being sought. Please reply with any comments to Hannah Blad, 3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46268, 317.334.6826, hblad@lochgroup.com no later than April 9, 2020. In accordance with the “Americans with Disabilities Act”, if you have a disability for which the City of Fishers needs to provide accessibility to the document(s) such as interpreters or readers, please contact Ross Hilleary at 317.588.1436 or at hillearyr@fishers.in.us.

happen seemingly by chance. Suppose it rains on your wedding day. Or how about if you get a free ride when you’ve already paid. Here’s the meta-irony: Because “Ironic” doesn’t include any examples of irony, it’s actually incredibly ironic. When you take a song full of coincidences and title it “Ironic,” you’ve got a heaping pile of irony on your hands. For people who have made fun of this song for its non-irony, this realization can be

a jagged little pill to swallow. Who would’ve thought? It figures.

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CITY OF FISHERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Owner: City of Fishers, Indiana Director of Engineering One Municipal Drive Fishers, Indiana 46038 Project: Nickel Plate Trail Construction – 106th Street to 126th Street Notice is hereby given that the City of Fishers, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the Project addressed to the Director of Engineering, City of Fishers, City Hall, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana 46038 until 9:45 a.m. on or before March 17, 2020. Any Bid received after the designated time will be returned to the Bidder unopened. The Bids will be publicly opened and read by the City of Fishers at 10:00 a.m. on March 20, 2020 in the Fishers City Hall Engineering and Public Works Conference Room, located on the First Floor of Fishers City Hall. The Bid should be clearly marked “Bid – Nickel Plate Trail Construction – 106th Street to 126th Street” on the outside of the envelope, and as otherwise set forth in the Bid Documents. In general, the Work shall be completed by INDOT and State of Indiana certified/qualified Contractors and Subcontractors for the Project and consists of: Construction of a Trail with Street Crossing Upgrades in Hamilton County, Fishers, Indiana, all as required by the Bidding Documents for the Project which have all as required by the Bidding Documents for the Project which have been assembled into a bound Project Manual, and which together with the Drawings, may be examined at City of Fishers, Department of Engineering, Fishers City Hall, (317) 595-3160 or at the office of A&F Engineering Co., LLC, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 201, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 beginning on March 3, 2020. Copies of the Project Manual and Drawings must be obtained on or after March 3, 2020 from A&F Engineering Co., LLC, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 201, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 upon the payment of $50.00 for each set. These sets may include full-size Drawings. Payment must be in the form of a check. NO CASH ACCEPTED. All payments for Bidding Documents are non-refundable. Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of Drawings and Bidding Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of Drawings and Contract Documents. Bids must be submitted on the forms contained in the Project Manual, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by: 1. State Board of Accounts Form No. 96 (Contractor’s Bid for Public Work) (Revised 2013) as prescribed by the Indiana Board of Account and as required in the Instruction to Bidders, including a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan for performing the Work and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work; 2. Bid Bond made payable to City of Fishers, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount, including alternates with a satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the total Bid. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be evidence of good faith that the successful Bidder will execute within ten (10) calendar days or such other time specified by Owner from the acceptance of the Bid, the Agreement and provision of the required Payment and Performance Bonds as included in the Project Manual. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no Bidder shall withdraw its Bid within sixty (60) days after the actual opening of the Bids. The Bid Bonds and certified checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner upon selection of the successful Bidder, execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance and Payment Bonds. Wage rates on the Project shall not be less than the prevailing wage scale as determined in accordance with Ind. Code §5-16-6 et seq. and include in the Project Manual, and the Contractor must conform to the antidiscrimination provisions of Ind. Code §5-16-6 et seq. A Performance Bond with good and sufficient surety on the form provided in the Project Manual, shall be required of the successful Bidder in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement. The surety of the Performance Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a Payment Bond to the Owner, approved by Owner and for the benefit of the Owner, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The Payment Bond is binding on the Contractor, its subcontractors, and their successors and assigns for the payment of all indebtedness to a person for labor and services performed, material furnished, or services rendered. The Payment Bond must state that it is for the benefit of the subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, and those performing services. The surety of the Payment Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor. All out-of-state bidder corporations must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The Owner reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all Bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when it is not in the best interests of the Owner as determined by the purchasing agency. The Owner also reserves the right to waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the Owner. City of Fishers

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Mayor John Ditslear from the City of Noblesville Mayor Jim Brainard from the City of Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard from the City of Carmel Mayor Mayor Andy Andy Cook Cook from from the the City City of of Westfield Westfield Mayor Scott Fadness from the City of Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness from the City of Fishers Janus provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate and contribute within the community. TTo reserve your place at the breakfast, please contact Patty Steffen

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HONORARY CO-CHAIRS: Mayor Chris Jensen from the City of Noblesville