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The proposed 37,000-square-foot police station also will be home to a 911 communications and dispatch center for Marion County. (File rendering)

Lawrence approves police station By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Lawrence Common Council met Feb. 5 and approved construction of a new police station for the city at DEVELOPMENT 5150 N. Post Rd. The abandoned and dilapidated Snafu Saloon occupies the 4-acre space. The parcel was chosen because it is less than 1 mile from 42nd Street and Post Road, where the highest level of 911 calls originate. Chavis The council approved the resolution, with seven votes in favor, Rick Wells voting against and Joe Williams voting for an extension. Council President Lisa Chavis said some of the concerns of the council included the location with its proximity to train tracks and the cost of the building, which is approximately $12 million. “I think we do need a police station in the City of Lawrence. The current location is not suitable for our men and women who serve this city,” Chavis said. “I think it will be good for not only the men and women who serve but also the City of Lawrence at-large and spur some economic development in that area where the police station will be located.” The current police headquarters is inside the city’s government center at 9001 E. 59th St., where it has been since 2009 after the former police headquarters flooded. The initial proposal by the Lawrence Police Dept. and Mayor Steve Collier was made in early November 2017 and also will be home to a 911 communications and dispatch center for

The proposed site for a new Lawrence police station is at 5140-5162 Post Rd., the former site of the Snafu Saloon. (File photo)

Marion County. The proposed station is 37,000 square feet. The Snafu Saloon will be demolished, with the new police station built in its place. It will include a sally port, a 2,000-square-foot detached police vehicle maintenance garage, 150 parking spaces, with 50 designated for public parking, a 125-community training room and an exterior running track. Chavis voted for the proposal but she said she hopes the project doesn’t cost more than proposed. “I’d like to see them really make every effort to not have the project come in any higher than what has been proposed, but I’d also like to see if there’s an opportunity to get that number lower,” Chavis said. Chavis also said she’d like to see no tax increase. Another concern raised at the meeting was the location’s proximity to the railroad tracks. “The administration and police chief believe this will be a safe location, and ultimately they are the ones responsible for the wellbeing and safety of our police force, so I am supporting their decision,” she said.

Hamilton County Grassroots Conservatives – The Hamilton County Grassroots Conservatives will hold its monthly meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Delaware Township Government Center, 9094 E. 131st St., Fishers. Discussion will include state bills proceeding through the legislature. All are welcome to attend. Latest phone scam – The latest phone scam taking place locally involves a caller who has a partial Social Security number but needs to verify the entire number, along with other personal information. Pressure is put on the victim to make a hasty decision under the threat of arrest or being sued. To report such a tactic, call Hamilton County Public Safety Communications at 317-773-1282 so the appropriate law enforcement agency is notified. Amateur radio class – The Central Indiana Amateur Radio Association will host a free one-day class followed by testing for a federal amateur radio license. The class will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in Conference Room “B” of St.Vincent Carmel Hospital, 13500 N. Meridian St. The class will be a review of material found in the Ham Radio License Manual. The test immediately follows the class. For more, call 317-224-9433. Snowplow painting – INDOT East Central District invites high schools within district boundaries to paint an INDOT snowplow blade with original artwork to represent their school. Applications are due March 15. For more, visit in.gov/ indot/3427.htm. Suicide prevention training – Chaucie’s Place, 4607 E. 106th St., Carmel, will host QPR training from 5:30 to 7:30 Feb. 20. QPR stands for Question.Persuade. Refer and the method was developed to detect and respond to anyone exhibiting suicide warning signs. QPR is an evidence-based prevention program backed by 30 years of research.

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Lawrence DPW fills 700+ potholes in one week news@geistcurrent.com The Lawrence Dept. of Public Works have been busy at the start of the month. From Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, DPW ROADS crews filled more than 700 potholes around the city. Repairs were made to the heavily trafficked areas of 56th Street, German Church Road and 79th Street, according to DPW Director of Streets Dave Lotts.

Lotts said his crews had taken advantage of the warmer temperatures and the availability of “hot mix” this week. “The (extreme cold) temperatures cause the streets to contract and break up with such drastic temp differentials,” he said. While “cold fill” resolves the problem of pot holes temporarily, Lotts said the “hot mix” available during the productive week would provide relief to drivers for a longer period of time.

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Indy-based organization re-homes greyhounds from Daytona track

Susan Pratt pauses in her living room with Raisin, the greyhound she adopted through Prison Greyhounds in April 2016. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Lawrence resident Susan Pratt has had an affinity for greyhound dogs nearly 20 years. Pratt originally began COVER STORY adopting greyhounds through USA Defenders of Greyhounds in 1999, but her most recent adoption came from an Indianapolis-based organization, Prison Greyhounds. Prison Greyhounds is an organization founded in 2009 that re-homes greyhounds after they complete their racing careers in Daytona, Fla. The organization transports the greyhounds to a drop site in Indiana. Pre-approved people can adopt greyhounds at the site, and the other greyhounds then go to Putnamville Correctional Facility, where prisoners help domesticate the dogs to prepare them for their new home. Raisin, a 6-year-old retired racer, is the first greyhound Pratt adopted straight from the track. “I had just lost a greyhound and I was getting older and thought maybe I shouldn’t get another dog,” Pratt said. “My

daughter and I had gone to the Irvington market, and I met a woman there from Prison Greyhounds. We got to talking and she asked if I was interested in getting another dog, and (they had) one that’s in Daytona where her trainer there is very attached and doesn’t want her to go to anybody with no experience. I thought if the man cares that much about his dog, then I’ll take her.” Pratt adopted Raisin, formerly named Raebanrae, in November. She has three dogs, one of which is a greyhound terrier mix. The other two, including Raisin, are greyhounds. Although Raisin didn’t go through the Putnamville program, Pratt appreciates the Prison Greyhounds’ mission. “I was really impressed with the work they do,” Pratt said. “It’s a win-win situation for the dogs and certainly for the prisoners. I can’t imagine anybody not being impressed and impacted by the sweetness of greyhounds.” Prison Greyhounds conducts dog drops frequently throughout central Indiana. Prison Greyhounds President Mary Louden said only pre-approved adopters are invited to

drops. The dogs experience shock after the long drive. When disembarking at a new home, Louden said the organization doesn’t want a dog to bolt. The only other eligible attendees are greyhounds themselves. “Other greyhounds come up to welcome them (the new dogs) and reassure them,” Louden said. “Greyhounds have been raised around just greyhounds, and they draw reassurance from being around the same breed.” Since its founding, Prison Greyhounds is responsible for the adoption of nearly 300 greyhounds. Twenty-seven greyhounds have graduated from the prison program. Various meet-and-greets are held throughout the state to educate the public on the breed. Prison Greyhounds requires adopters to read a book, “Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies,” prior to adoption. A home visit also is required. “Adopting a greyhound is different than any other breed because of the way a greyhound is raised and the training they’ve been through,” Louden said. “Because of that, they have a whole different upbring-

MEET RAISIN • Previous name: Raebanrae • Racing career: Raisin raced 126 times, placing first in 18 races and second in 24. Her last race was at Daytona on April 16, 2016. • Age: 6 years old. Most retired racers are between 18 months and 5 years old. • Color: White brindle • Weight: 62 pounds • Re-homed: Nov. 4, 2017, during the “Home for the Holidays Haul,” an effort by Prison Greyhounds to get greyhounds adopted for the holidays. ing than any other dog.” Pratt said the trouble is worth it. “(Raisin) is the most affectionate greyhound I have ever had,” she said. “She just warms your heart, she really does. Greyhounds have a way of folding up and getting quiet. They’re easy to care for.” For more, visit prisongreyhounds.org.

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Commentary by Terry Anker None of us are indispensable. Sure, we may contribute. We might even add value in a way that is uniquely our own. But, is it fair to imagine that we fill a role so incontrovertibly without compare that no other human (or machine) might be able to take our place? They would never be us – we are all precious individuals, no doubt; yet, could they fill our shoes differently? Still, once in a while, there is a singular person who challenges this certainty. Hamilton County Superior Court Judge Steve Nation may be such a human. Even though he has served with distinction for 24 years, acting as a leader to his peers throughout our state, this does not comment on his professional accomplishment and distinction. Instead, it notes that Judge Nation takes a far broader view of community. From the bench of authority, he dispensed justice under the law. Still, as he shed the black robes of the jurist, he picked up the work of preventing the conditions that kept him fully employed in his day job. He lent his considerable experience to the intractable problems of domestic violence, senior abuse, veterans’ reintegration, traffic safety, homelessness, education and juvenile justice. As much as he educates those at his side on these scads of nonprofit boards and commissions about the rules and peccadillos of law, he learns from those on the frontline about the root of criminal activity and the impact on its victims. Although none of us is truly without replacement, some of us are worthy of emulation. Others are likely to step up, each in their own way, and we are lucky to have them. If we don’t see them, then be them. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

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I was stalking Facebook the other day and came across a friend’s photograph showing her newborn twins HUMOR and two older children sprawled on the carpet. Her post read, “I just went to the grocery with all four by myself!” And I thought, “You go, girl!” It took me back to my own early days of parenting when successful momming meant I got everyone out of the house at least once and returned home with the same number of children with which I left. Inevitably, though, and usually when I was in Meijer, some old, stranger lady would approach and say, “These are the best days of your life, honey. Enjoy them!” My internal response? “Are you kidding me, lady? Please, God, tell me you are kidding!” Those days were long, hard and often horribly lonely. The burden of keeping little ones alive and occupied for 12 to 15 hours was enormous, and when blessed naptime was disrupted, I would nearly lose my mind, or what was left of it after playing Thomas Train for the entire morning. I longed for adult interaction, workplace stimulation, and by five p.m., a goblet of Pinot. I literally could not wait for the moment when I could ship my angels off to school and return to normal, sane adulthood. The moral of my stumble down Memory Lane is twofold. For new parents struggling with infants/toddlers/preschoolers, hang tough. The silver lining is around the corner (or wherever your elementary school is located!). Second, if you see a mom in dairy with a rug-rat-laden cart and simply must speak, offer words of condolences or assistance. Or a bottle of scotch. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com When Christian Hoff took the role in “Jersey Boys” he had no idea where it would lead. THEATER Hoff won a 2006 Tony Award as best featured actor in a musical for his portrayal of Tommy DeVito, and three other original Broadway cast members, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer and Michael Longoria, formed a musical group, The Midtown Men, who travel worldwide to perform. “Jersey Boys” is the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. “This is a dream realized that we didn’t know we had,” Hoff said. “This is a result of four unique, individual talents focused on the old-school, traditional format. We didn’t go to a label first. We didn’t start recording. We said let’s go out and be on the road and let’s develop our material and our rapport with the audience as individuals and as a group off the stage.” The Midtown Men will make their first appearance at The Palladium in Carmel at 8 p.m. Feb. 23. “Our claim to fame is the Four Seasons music, and that’s really what got us in the mood, if you will, for making a four-part

sound be the centerpiece to our music,” Hoff said. “We took that approach, starting backstage, off the stage and behind the scenes, doing what we did with the Four Seasons music when we found that sound to other artists.” Hoff, 49, said the group plays songs by the Beatles, Beach Boys and Motown groups. “We’re having a blast exploring the decade of the ‘60s in a very unique way and a very present, relevant way,” Hoff said. “People really love this music. It’s part nostalgia and part redefining, reimagining, rediscovering. We pay homage to the roots of this music as fans. We’re trained to bring to life someone’s music. That’s what we did with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons on Broadway with tremendous success.” Now, instead of recreating a sound, they can put their own touches on the music. “Part of our success and our longevity is this music is relatable for all ages,” Hoff said. “It’s still cool.” The Midtown Men started in 2010. “We didn’t know if it was going to be a year, a decade or a lifetime,” Hoff said. The group has done nearly 800 shows

across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. “We’ve kind of rolled with the punches, and it’s continued to grow,” Hoff said. “Our goal is to carve out a new medium, where is that four actors from Broadway can put together a band and self-produce a show and learn how the business actually works. We went from portraying this on Broadway to being it, producers, guys that have to go on the road and to think about ticket sales, getting butts in seats, promotions, lawyers and contracts.” Hoff said the four performers are trying to find time to still express themselves as individual artists. “But it has taken our full attention. Building it was a big undertaking,” Hoff said. “Now that we’ve been rolling strong for eight years, there is a lot that takes care of itself with the oiled machine that we have. We’re remembering now that we are artists that need to create and excite our audience. If we are not excited and engaged, it’s not quite as full a circle.” Hoff has acted in many Broadway and TV shows and was the voice of Richie Rich on the cartoon show in the early ‘80s. For more, visit the centerpresents.org.

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra will present the film “Shout! A Beatles Celebration with Glenn Gass” at 8 p.m. March 2 at Flix Brewhouse in Carmel. The event is a benefit for Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, a youth and family development program of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Gass, Indiana University provost professor of music, developed a series of courses on the history of rock and popular music, including historical survey courses and courses devoted to the music of the Beatles and Bob Dylan. The $75 ticket includes a pre-show meal from Flix Brewhouse, two drink tickets and a question and answer session with Gass following the show. For more, visit flixbrewhouse.com/ carmel/shout-a-beatles-celebration-withglenn-gass.

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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s annual fundraiser offers a variety of Yiddish and Klezmer music with vignettes showcasing dance and costume from Jewish culture and heritage. Cost: $35 (includes refreshments).

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formed in November. Then, IWS featured its bassoon section in Stephenson’s “Bassoon It Will Be Christmas” during its December James Stephenson’s work will make 2017 concert. its third appearance in the 2017-18 IndiSymphony No. 2 “Voices” won ana Wind Symphony the William D. Revelli Prize from the MUSIC concert. National Band Association as the But this will be speoutstanding composition for band cial because the Chicago-based for 2017. composer will guest conduct the “It was a huge surprise,” SteIWS in “Masterworks Old and New” phenson said. “I rarely enter comat 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at The Palladium in petitions and did so just kind of Carmel. Stephenson on a whim. And I was proud of the Stephenson will conduct his piece, so I figured, why not? Both the NaSymphony No. 2 “Voices.” tional Band Association and William Revelli “My music has been played by the IWS at are widely known and respected instituThe Palladium before, but I have not been tions and names, so to be associated with there to witness it, nor perform there,” them is a true honor. Also, to look at the Stephenson said. “So, this will be my first time. I guest conduct anywhere between 10 list of names that have been awarded in previous years, and to now join them, I am to 15 times per year. As my main gig is comcompletely thrilled.” posing, I only really fully got into conductStephenson describes it as an extremely ing recently, but that number seems to be virtuosic piece and an intensely personal growing, which I am happy about, because piece all at once. I love it.” Conrad, a Carmel resident, described SteIWS Director Charlie Conrad said his phenson as one of the busiest composers symphony was part of a commissioning in the nation. consortium for Stephenson’s piece written For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org. to honor the 500th anniversary of the RefFor the full story visit youarecurrent.com. ormation: “Luther: In Canon.” That was per-

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Immediate opening for full time, entry level, dental laboratory technician. Experience beneficial, but not required. Please forward inquiries to: info@hunterdentallab.com. Resumes may be faxed to 317-564-4930

No experience required! Must have a desire to make a difference in someone’s life – including yours!!! Visit us at www.senior1care.com NOW HIRING!!! FT & PT EMPLOYEES WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS! Call 317-652-6175 to set up an interview or stop by our office at 598 W Carmel Drive, Suite F, Carmel, IN 46032 EOE

With over 30 years of experience in the special event industry, Ritz Charles specializes in innovative, upscale and superior event services. Ritz Charles has a strong presence in the event market. Our multiple culinary teams, service staﬀ and event planners host a variety of on and oﬀ premise events year- round. Our company has the resources to manage large events yet the personal touch of a small caterer. With our fast paced energetic work environment, we have a need for motivated individuals who can give excellent customer service. If you are looking to join a company with a dedication to excellent customer service and a friendly atmosphere, Ritz Charles has bartending, banquet server, doorman and set-up positions available. If you are interested in learning more about our company, please contact Kate McGowan at KMcGowan@Ritzcharles.com

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Seeking high school or college student to distribute posters and postcards, promoting an entertainment event, throughout Hamilton County, Zionsville & Geist area. Pay is $10 an hour Contact Tom at (317) 502-5926 for information.

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We have an open position as a Bus Mechanic at Noblesville Schools. This is a full-time year-round, benefit eligible position. CDL license or ability to obtain within 6 months is required. Experience with Cummins engines and air brakes is preferred but not required. If interested, you may apply online within our Human Resource page at: www.noblesvilleschools.org.

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Dry Cleaning (Carmel) - PT driver needed for pickup / delivery service and some instore duties. 20 hours possibly more. Please apply in person at Weston Cleaners, 4000 W. 106th. Street Carmel ( NE corner of 106th & Michigan Road) Any questions please email bstrapulos@yahoo.com

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