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Lawrence council overturns six mayoral vetoes

By Leila Kheiry leila@currentingeist.com

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GOVERNMENT

The Lawrence Common Council’s mid-month meeting March 22 lasted about half an hour and was devoted primarily to overturning a series of mayoral vetoes.

The votes to overturn were for:

• A $250,000 appropriation to investigate what happened with the 2022 budget, which was not submitted properly to the state. Because of that failure, the 2022 budget reverted to the 2021 budget. Council member Rick Wells voted against the override.

• An ordinance requiring council approval before the controller can pay most claims, not including payroll, and requiring a fully itemized invoice for claims. The override passed unanimously.

• An ordinance requiring that professional services contracts of $5,000 or more be approved by the council. Previously, that limit was $25,000. The override passed unanimously.

• A budget transfer within the administrative services fund. Council member Shawn Denney said the intent is to get a better accounting and understanding of what those budget items are, and that the council can transfer funds back later. Wells abstained.

• A resolution authorizing the retention of accounting firm Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors to help develop a long-term financial plan for the city. The proposal estimates a cost not to exceed $20,000 to develop the plan. Wells voted against the override.

• A resolution that removed American Rescue Plan Act funds from the 2023 spending plan, with the intention of spending them in 2024. The override passed unanimously.

There was little to no discussion of each motion during the meeting, and the time for council members to provide comments was not on the agenda.

After the meeting, Wells told Current that

Lawrence’s government building. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)

he voted against the appropriation to investigate the budget because it’s not clear what the benefit would be to taxpayers.

“If we win, what have we won? Other than you get to sit back and point a finger and say I told you so,” he said. “I think there was probably wrongdoing on both sides — administration should have been more transparent, but council should have been more on their toes.”

Wells, a Democrat representing District 2, said he believes the state would be better equipped to conduct an investigation, if one is warranted.

Wells is running for reelection to a third term on the council. Also running in the Democratic primary for District 2 is Maythe Castillo.

Council President Tyrrell Giles sent a news release following the initial vote to appropriate funds for the investigation. In that statement, he said the budget reversion resulted in higher taxes for Lawrence residents, and that initial investigation results indicate the reversion was deliberate. Giles also said that Mayor Steve Collier, a Republican, was hindering the council’s efforts to investigate what happened.

“Despite these obstructions, the Council will move forward and finish this investigation, including conducting additional depositions, requesting relevant documents, and completing an independent accounting review of the City’s 2022 financial records,” Giles wrote in his news release. “This accounting review is key to completing the investigation, as the City’s 2022 financials

have not been audited by a third party.”

In a March 17 statement, Collier explained his vetoes:

• State statutes prohibit the council from appropriating funds without a prior recommendation from the mayor, which is why he vetoed the $250,000 for the investigation, and the contract with the accounting firm.

• The ordinance requiring council approval for all claims except payroll “will likely interfere with the city’s ability to meet its regularly occurring financial obligations. Not only will this create an unnecessary barrier to making certain payments in a timely manner, it will inhibit the city’s ability to respond to emergency situations as they arise.”

• The motion requiring council approval for contracts of $5,000 or more “encroaches on the executive and administrative powers that are reserved for the mayor and the administration.”

• The funds transfer will complicate the city’s ability to fund legal defenses for employees, especially those who work in public safety, along with other expenses.

• The ARPA funds transfer to 2024 “not only contradicts the ‘emergency’ nature of the funds, but exacerbates the very effects ARP funding was intended to combat, i.e., inflation.”

Giles announced at the end of the March 22 meeting that the regular April 3 meeting was canceled. The next scheduled Lawrence Common Council meeting is April 19.

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New rules approved for Lawrence project bidders

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

The Lawrence Common Council approved an ordinance March 22 establishing a new set of rules for contractors who bid on city-funded projects.

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The ordinance, submitted by Council Member Deb Whitfield, cites a desire to “enhance (the city’s) ability to identify responsive and responsible bidders on all city public works construction projects by institution of more comprehensive submission requirements.”

The new rules apply to contracts of $150,000 or more. Among the requirements, a bidder must submit:

• A statement made under oath including state online records showing it is current with its reports and is eligible for a certificate of good standing

• A list identifying all former business names

• Any prior violations of state, local or federal laws

• Staffing capabilities, including labor sources, participation in registered

apprenticeship and training programs

• A plan for drug testing

• A list of project managers and superintendents who will work on the project

• Proof of licensing and disclosure of any suspension or revocation within the last five years

• Evidence of a surety company

• Statement of any tax liens within the

previous five years

• A statement that anyone working on the project will be properly classified as an employee or independent contractor, and

• A list of similar projects worked on within the past three years

Those requirements also apply to first-tier subcontractors, who must submit the

information within five business days of starting work on the project. The city also can require that same information for lower-tiered subcontractors and can withhold payment if the information is not provided in a timely manner.

After a contractor or subcontractor has been qualified for a job, the qualification is valid for a year, so they wouldn’t have to submit the same information for another bid within that time frame unless there is a material change to the contractor’s status.

During council discussion of the ordinance, council member Shawn Denney said the ordinance was more detailed than others they have considered in the past. But he said this way, the council is less likely to have to come back and make amendments later.

“As a former union member myself and coming from a family of union members, I give (this ordinance) my wholehearted support,” he said.

Whitfield and Denney are running as Democrats to be the next City of Lawrence mayor. They will face off in the May 2 primary. Also running for mayor is David Hoffman, who is unopposed in the Republican primary.

The City of Lawrence has established a new set of rules for contractors interested in bidding on public projects. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)

Coach Gooden steps down

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Al Gooden, the timing seemed right after 40 years of coaching.

coach is 535-307. The Bears finished 15-8 this season. His 2018-19 team finished 22-4 and won a sectional title.

Gooden said he was never concerned about his own records.

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Gooden recently announced his retirement as Lawrence Central High School boys basketball coach.

Gooden said he had been thinking about retirement for a while.

“I had the banquet coming up,” he said. “I thought it would be a good time for me to tell the kids.”

Gooden had a 133-79 record in his nine seasons with Lawrence Central. He previously coached Fort Wayne Harding for 21 years, winning a Class 2A state championship in 2001. Harding was a Class 3A state runner-up in 2002.

When Harding was closed as a high school, Gooden served as New Haven coach for three years before becoming Lawrence Central’s coach. The Lawrence resident became the first Black high school coach to win 500 games in Indiana two years ago. His overall record in 35 seasons as a head

“I enjoyed the game of basketball, and I enjoyed coaching kids,” Gooden said.

Gooden’s son, Al Gooden Jr., was a freshman coach for Lawrence Central last season. Gooden’s grandson, Albert Gooden III, was a freshman for the Bears last season. “I’m just going to enjoy watching my grandson play,” Gooden said.

Gooden played at Fort Wayne Wayne High School and Ball State University. He was inducted into the Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1991. The 6-foot-5 forward had a career field goal percentage of .580 and led the team to its first-ever Mid-American Conference Tournament title and its first NCAA Tournament berth as a senior in 1981.

“I won a state championship, and I got a chance to coach my grandson,” Gooden said of special moments in coaching. “I coached a Mr. Basketball (Kyle Guy in 2016) and several NBA players.”

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LC freshman chosen for national camp

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Lawrence Central High School freshman

Lola Lampley was among 34 athletes nationwide chosen to participate in the first USA Basketball Women’s Junior National Team minicamp.

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According to a USA Basketball announcement, the minicamp was March 31 -April 2 in Dallas, and coincided with the 2023 NCAA Women’s Final Four.

The announcement states that players and coaches were selected by the USA Basketball Women’s Developmental National Team Committee. In addition to on-court drills and scrimmages, the Junior National Team members participated in a series of educational presentations and attended the Final Four semifinals.

“We are excited to have such a talented group competing at the first USA Basketball Women’s Junior National Team minicamp,” stated Briana Weiss, USA Basketball’s Women’s National Team director. “Congratulations to the young women invited, and we look forward to seeing many first-time and returning players compete and learn.”

Lawrence plans annual fiesta celebration

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Planning has begun for the City of Lawrence’s popular Fiesta Lawrence celebration of Latino cultures.

According to the city and Arts For Lawrence, the 2023 Fiesta Lawrence will be May 13 at the Fort Ben Cultural Campus. The free outdoor event offers live music and other entertainment, food, crafts and more.

The goal is to promote cultural awareness, encourage cross-cultural engagement and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of Lawrence residents.

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ZCHS softball standout has ability to play multiple positions

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One of Zionsville Community High School senior softball player Sydny Poeck’s biggest strengths is her versatility.

Poeck, who will play for the University of Notre Dame, can play multiple positions — first and third base and outfield, if needed.

“I’d be comfortable if we had to move her to middle infield,” Eagles coach Mike Garrett said. “It has allowed us to build around her. Typically, teams build around a pitcher, so her versatility makes us a better team. She is an amazing softball player with a great skill set that she has worked very hard on for many years. However, she is a better person, leader, teammate and strong young woman, mentally and physically.”

Garrett said she made the most improvement in being a vocal leader. Poeck has started every game of her varsity high school career.

“It can be challenging in the locker room when a freshman or sophomore starts over an upperclassman,” Garrett said. “Syd is

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Zionsville Community High School senior softball player Sydny Poeck committed to play for the University of Notre Dame in the fall of junior year. (Photo courtesy of University of Notre Dame sports information office)

Poeck, who hit .468 with three home runs for ZCHS as a junior, said she is excited about the talent the Eagles have this season. As of March 28, Zionsville was 3-0.

“I think we have a lot of new people in the lineup, but they’ve been crushing it so

far, so I can’t wait to see what they can do this season,” Poeck said.

Poeck began playing when she was 5 years old.

“I just remember being my happiest when I was on the field,” Poeck said. “I have wanted to play college softball since middle school. I really tried to push that dream to become a reality when COVID hit, and my freshman season was canceled. I would go to Lions Park, and I would practice with my dad there three or four times a week. I think that’s where I learned to develop my skills.”

Her father, Chad Poeck, played minor league baseball in the Texas Rangers organization and in a professional league in Taiwan. Chad, who played for Baylor University, has coached his daughter’s travel softball teams.

Poeck plays travel softball for the Bombers, who play tournaments across the U.S. Although she can play multiple positions, Poeck said first base is her favorite.

“But I love playing at third because it’s kind of a challenge for me since you get balls hit harder at you,” she said. “It’s the hot corner in softball, so you have to be quick on your feet.”

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Getting to know Kelsey Sweet

Kelsey Sweet is a Fishers resident and director of marketing and communications for the Hamilton East Public Library. She grew up in Greensburg, attended college at Indiana State University and moved to Fishers in 2011. She enjoys spending time in the community with her family going to local events, farmers’ markets and exploring parks and trails in Hamilton County.

What is your best habit, and what is your worst?

I think my best habit is that I try to keep a positive attitude. Negativity won’t solve or improve a problem, so I prefer to be positive and work toward a solution. My worst habit is probably procrastination. If I get overwhelmed with daunting tasks, I tend to put them off for as long as possible.

Do you have a hidden talent?

I’m not sure this is really considered a talent, and I’m no expert, but I know enough to get by on a sewing machine. I don’t sew often but I occasionally whip something up. I don’t know how to follow patterns; I just make up my own design. My last project was a superhero pillowcase for my son.

What do you do when you’re creatively stuck?

I like to listen to music when I work or browse online for inspiration. If that doesn’t help, I stop what I’m doing, work on something else, and come back to it later with a fresh mindset.

Is there a book that you recommend to everyone?

“All Good People Here” by Ashley Flowers. Ashley is the founder and co-host of the Crime Junkie podcast, which I’m a big fan of, and love that it’s based out of Indy. This was her first book and I couldn’t put it down.

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The City of Lawrence is planning its annual Spring Fling celebration, set for 9:30 a.m. April 8 at the Lawrence Community Activities Center, 5301 Franklin Rd.

Activities will include egg hunts and crafts, such as cookie decorating and face painting, and games and opportunities to take a picture with the Easter Bunny.

Partners helping to organize the celebration are Maddie Smiles Random Act of Kindness and Benjamin Harrison YMCA.

Last year, the City of Lawrence and the Benjamin Harrison YMCA partnered to create an event larger than the previous year’s, with more activities for participants.

Cori Korn, City of Lawrence chief of staff, anticipates an even bigger turnout this year.

“We feel that with the collaboration of both the YMCA and Maddie Smiles (it) has allowed (Spring Fling) to grow and we are expecting it to have about 400 children participating in the egg hunt and activities this year,” Korn said.

Starting at 10 a.m., there will be a series of four egg hunts organized by age. Children 3 and under will start first, then every five minutes a new egg hunt will begin, ending with the final group of children — ages 10 to 12.

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WHERE THEY STAND

Q&A with the two Democrats vying for the Lawrence mayoral nomination

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Two Democrats serving on the Lawrence Common Council are running to be the City of Lawrence’s next mayor. Deb Whitfield and Shawn Denney are vying to replace two-term Republican Steve Collier, who is not seeking reelection. They will face off in the May 2 primary, and the winner will compete in November against Republican mayoral candidate David Hoffman, who is unopposed in the primary election.

The two Democratic primary candidates answered the following questions from Current about their plans, if elected.

With the incumbent mayor not running for reelection, is it worthwhile to continue the council’s investigation into the 2022 budget?

Whitfield: As we currently understand, Mayor Collier and his team failed to submit the 2022 budget adopted by the council to the state. It appears Mayor Collier took that action deliberately in order to spend more money than he was authorized to do in the 2022 budget. That’s unacceptable. Our political system of checks and balances works when both sides come together and negotiate their differences. It’s not my belief that Mayor Collier running or not running for reelection has anything to do with this issue. Accountability doesn’t vanish when electoral politics fade away. We must hold leaders accountable and bring transparency to the process of spending taxpayer dollars.

Denney: The (state) Constitution clearly lays out the foundation of our government, which provides that the legislative body has fiscal and budgetary responsibility. This investigation’s question is how did a legally adopted budget not get implemented or submitted to the state of Indiana? The question has less to do with the current mayor than rule of law for every municipality in Indiana. To not continue would set a precedent where any executive of every municipality in Indiana, from the smallest township government up to the perhaps the governor, could override a legally adopted budget by simply not reporting it to the state.

What would you do to maintain growth and economic development in Lawrence?

Denney: Indiana right now has a workforce shortage. Focusing our efforts on making Lawrence a destination for families will not only drive economic growth but also improve the quality of space for our Lawrence families. Improving our city parks so they are accessible year-round, adding trails and ADA-compliant sidewalks to neighborhoods, and making

sure public safety is a top priority all go a long way toward quality of space for our Lawrence families.

Whitfield: We are well positioned to benefit from so many factors — from our proximity to Indianapolis to our educated and motivated workforce — not to mention the tremendous growth potential. I would look to foster relationships with companies that provide good wages, good benefits and want to become a part of our community. We must make Lawrence an attractive place to do business. As we see more development on the Fort, more homes built all around the city, and the introduction of the Purple Line, we have an opportunity to define what Lawrence can be 10, 20, even 50 years from now.

What does the community do well, and what needs improvement?

Whitfield: Lawrence is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Our school system sets a high standard for our children and is a shining example of leadership. Still, we have issues to face. We are not doing enough to build up our entire city — and instead favor certain areas above others. We should think bigger when it comes to economic development. I will work with stakeholders to make sure we pursue every opportunity to grow and improve. Finally, while we have an incredible police and fire department, our public safety personnel must have the funding and resources to do their jobs well.

Denney: Lawrence always wants to be a good partner to our neighboring communities. Right now, Lawrence does have a whole multitude of retail options available for residents inside and outside of Lawrence along the Pendleton Pike corridor. Educational options for Lawrence children are also some of the best I would argue in the state. Lawrence does still need to work on bringing connectivity through trails, outdoor activities in our community parks, as well as basic infrastructure improvements to the city’s most southern and western neighborhoods.

What would you do that would set you apart from the current administration?

Denney: At the heart of my campaign is the belief that democracy is not just a system of government, but a way of life. We must work together to build a society that is more inclusive, more responsive and more accountable to the needs of all our citizens. That being said, fiscal transparency, proposing balanced budgets and building a rainy-day fund are areas which need improved while at the same time addressing the infrastructure needs of all the neighborhoods in Lawrence.

Whitfield: First of all, transparency is a foundational value of mine and I will make sure that my administration is transparent to the residents of Lawrence. As I’ve said before, we are all in this together, and it takes a team to improve our city. To me, that team must include all residents

of Lawrence. A good leader must possess self-awareness, credibility and be able to build relationships across our community. I will focus on improving the entire city, including neighborhoods that have often felt neglected by our elected leaders.

What is your leadership style?

Whitfield: My leadership style is to first seek to understand, then act in the best interests of our citizens. I am an inclusive leader that values all perspectives and seeks to fully understand an issue before finding a solution. I believe all voices have a place at the table and we must work together to solve the issues facing our city.

Denney: The short answer would be I believe in building teams which empower those closest to the issues with the ability and confidence to come up with positive solution. This probably goes back to my days as a teacher in the classroom. I am very focused on building trust within our team, encouraging personal and professional growth, and promoting shared success.

Should Lawrence maintain its unigov status?

Denney: Lawrence does have a vested interest in the development of central Indiana, and we share many of the values of our neighboring communities both inside of northeast Marion County and out. Lawrence does also have a unique identity, history, and approach to economic development to the rest of the county. Unigov is over 50 years old, and it is a partnership I feel we can thrive in. Having said that, it never hurts to pull things off the shelf, dust them off and take a second look from time to time.

Whitfield: Lawrence, like every other municipality in the state, is served by a county government. Notably, the criminal justice system and some of our major thoroughfares are maintained by the county. As mayor, I will work with officials in Marion County government, the city of Indianapolis, and with the state legislature to ensure that Lawrence gets more resources and improved services from our county government.

WHAT IS UNIGOV?

Unigov is the term for the consolidated city-county government of Indianapolis, which includes all of Marion County. In the late 1960s, Richard Lugar, who was the mayor of Indianapolis at that time, came up with a plan to bring the entire county under the City of Indianapolis.

Some established cities were excluded from full consolidation, however. Those were Lawrence, Beech Grove, Southport and Speedway. The excluded cities have maintained many separate powers and services.

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You may be seeing less and less of that air puff test. The “archaic torture chamber” actually measures the speed at which the air bounces off the front part of your eye, and that tells us how hard your eye is and how much pressure is inside of it. That test has been dreaded for ages, and, thankfully, smart optical engineers have been listening. It has evolved into a new and improved handheld device that measures your eye pressure with a super tiny probe that – yes – does actually touch your eye, but it is super tiny and so fast you truly don’t even feel it. I’m almost nervous to share that secret, as I may have ruined the mystique.

I have many more technologies to share about in upcoming editions. Stay tuned for parts two and three coming up soon.

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Let’s begin with the gold standard tests. Everyone has been asked to watch that farmhouse or hot air balloon as it goes in and out of focus. Luckily, we live in Indiana, so those targets are appropriate! This machine measures the curvature of the front part of your eye, along with the length of your eye, and in turn gives a starting point for your refractive state, a.k.a., glasses prescription. The target going in/out of focus simply serves to keep your focusing system in a relaxed state, which results in a more accurate prescription.

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Dr. Kim Hall is an optometrist at RevolutionEYES. She graduated from Purdue University in 1999 and the Indiana University School of Optometry in 2005.

You may be seeing less and less of that air puff test.

Savoring only the tasty parts

Commentary by Terry Anker

Apples and pears are tasty. The latter can be tricky to store because they don’t hold up as long at home on the counter. But we are told that both are good for our bodies. In fact, didn’t someone famous once say something about eating an apple a day? Likewise, oranges hit the spot. They hydrate as well as come inside of their own convenient carrying case. We can peel one open just about anywhere. And short of the occasional spray that might get us, there is little mess. There is no need for water to clean or knife to cut. Even the skin is organic and will quickly return to the earth without further processing.

ESSAY

Still, for reasons unknown to most, some among us don’t partake of the remarkable fruits. They turn their noses and refuse them in nearly every form. Maybe they claim a medical reason, allergy or other sensitivity. Maybe they don’t find an adequate selection at an affordable price and are forced to make other choices despite their preference

for the fruit. Either reason can be measured and determined to some degree of scientific assurance. But what if they simply don’t like them? Is it possible that these poor, uneducated knuckle-draggers simply disagree with well-known and accepted fact? Don’t they see the benefits that we know are there? Didn’t they learn in third grade about the food pyramid and “keeping the doctor away?” Should we regulate and force the resistors to consume? We would all reap the benefit of a healthier society. Besides, it is upsetting to imagine that they are eating bananas and pineapples. Oh, my.

Life is a fruit salad and some of us pick out the parts we don’t like. So what? If others skip the pineapple, doesn’t it leave more for us?

Painfully humorous annual exam

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Let’s talk mammograms, people. Specifically, my most recent not-so-fun experience. And let me be clear – in no way do I wish to discourage women from receiving this potentially lifesaving screening. But I’m going to speak honestly about the process because though it’s occasionally horrible, it’s also objectively hilarious.

HUMOR

I went in for my annual scan, willing myself to disassociate from what was about to happen. Anytime I must stand topless and allow a veritable stranger to aggressively manipulate me between cold metal and hard plastic, I default to self-deprecating apologies (“Sorry, you don’t have a lot to work with!”) and a general sense of numbness. But I made it through relatively unscathed and congratulated myself on prioritizing my health over the expected (and confirmed) discomfort. Unfortunately, I had to return a week later because the radiologist “saw something.” So not only did I spend six days imagining

the worst (stupid “Grey’s Anatomy!”), I had to endure Round 2 of what politely could be deemed torture. And this time my tech Karen didn’t even pretend to care that she was inflicting pain. She barked orders and maliciously squeezed, oblivious to my tears and cries of “Owww!” She left me in a special waiting room for 25 minutes, shivering in my pink gown and contemplating the appeal of Christian pop rock. And then she had the audacity to send someone else to deliver the news (Really, Karen? After all we’d been through?), which thankfully was a very anticlimactic, “Everything looks fine.”

The point is, mammograms are both important and frequently awful. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed talking about them at my expense. You’re welcome. Peace out.

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

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

The point is, mammograms are both important and frequently awful. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed talking about them at my expense. You’re welcome.

– DANIELLE WILSON

I ‘bag-el’ your pardon

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

If you show up at an emergency room with a fishhook in your nose or your fingers super-glued together, there is a good chance you’ll be sitting in the waiting room next to a guy with a bagel injury.

“Sir, I need to record all the data. It’s part of the new government program, O’Bagel Care. What kind of bagel was it?”

“It was an Everything Bagel.”

HUMOR

More than 40,000 Americans ended up in an ER last year with a BRI — a Bagel Related Injury. That’s about 10 dozen people a day (in bagel talk), which means 325 million people in the U.S. have avoided these doughy morning mishaps. What are they eating for breakfast? Pop Tarts?

A BRI occurs when cutting the bagel in half before popping it in the toaster. The result can be hand lacerations, gouges or severed digits … all of which, especially the last one, can ruin a lovely Sunday brunch.

I was once a victim of my own bagel boo-boo. My big mistake was using a dull knife to cut a frozen bagel held in the palm of my hand. OK, I guess that’s three mistakes.

Hospitals may have to assign specially trained triage nurses to handle these bleeders arriving at the ER.

“What seems to be the problem, sir?”

“I cut myself while slicing a bagel.”

“Were you cutting it horizontally or vertically?” the nurse might ask.

“I was vertical, of course. It’s not safe to slice a bagel while lying on the couch.”

“You are bleeding pretty badly. I also detect a white ooze in the cut.”

“That’s cream cheese. Can we move on with this? It really hurts.”

“Oh, I just love those. I can even see the little poppy seeds and specks of onion on your bloody napkin. That explains the burning sensation in your gaping wound. By the way, can you recommend a place to get a good Everything Bagel?”

“Yes, there’s a cute neighborhood shop on 86th Street … wait a second, what are we doing here? I hate to be blunt about this, but can we get me in to see a doctor quickly? And can you confirm my accident is covered by my insurance?”

“You would need to have a bagel medical plan like Blue-Cross, Blue-Berry, with a Sesame Seed supplement. Just kidding. Dr. Cohen, the physician on duty, made up those jokes. It’s just a barrel of laughs working here in the ER.”

A sympathetic nurse may offer some advice while you wait.

“You might want to invest in a contraption specifically designed to cut bagels, so we don’t see you here again. They’re sometimes called Bagel Guillotines. They protect your hands from sharp edges. Doesn’t that sound like a good idea?”

“No, but Pop Tarts are starting to.”

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Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

I was once a victim of my own bagel booboo. My big mistake was using a dull knife to cut a frozen bagel held in the palm of my hand. OK, I guess that’s three mistakes.

– DICK WOLFSIE

Great American Songbook presents Indiana premiere of ‘Music Man’ documentary

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Meredith Willson’s contributions to the Great American Songbook go far beyond his most famous work.

MUSIC

“Today, Meredith Willson is best known for writing ‘The Music Man,’ and if that is all he did, he would be a compelling figure in American music,”

Great American Songbook Foundation Executive Director Chris Lewis said.

“Willson changed the face of Broadway with innovations that last today. But there is so much more to the legacy of Meredith Willson and his vast contributions to American music.”

The Songbook Foundation will hold Indiana premiere screenings of the documentary “Meredith Willson: America’s Music Man” at 7 and 8:30 p.m. April 11 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The later screening was added because of the popularity of the event. The tickets are free and available at thecenterpresents.org.

The documentary premiered in February on an Iowa PBS station. There will be a 6 p.m. discussion before the 7 p.m. screening and one following the 8:30 p.m. show with documentary filmmaker Tyler Brinegar, of Iowa PBS, and guests. The documentary is narrated by Broadway performer Sutton Foster and features interviews with Great American Songbook founder Michael Feinstein.

“(Willson) was a symphonic composer and worked with (Arturo)Toscanini and John Philip Sousa,” Lewis said. “He wrote film scores like ‘The Great Dictator’ with Charlie Chaplin, and he was a star on radio and television. His songs have been performed by everyone from Frank Sinatra to The Beatles. He even wrote the holiday classic, ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.’ There is no denying that Meredith Willson was an important figure in

the Great American Songbook.”

Songbook Academy alumni Olivia Broadwater and Hayden Elefante, both Zionsville Community High School graduates, will sing some rarely heard songs that were cut from “The Music Man.”

Elefante will sing “We’re Engaged (Fireworks)” that was cut from the film version of the musical. Broadwater will sing “You Don’t Have to Kiss Me Goodnight,” which was cut from the Broadway production. Broadwater also will sing one of the most beloved songs from “The Music Man,” “Till There Was You.”

“This song happened to be a favorite of iconic actress and singer Doris Day, as evidenced by a letter she sent to Willson which exists in his collection at the Songbook Foundation,” Lewis said.

Lewis said the Songbook Foundation houses the papers of Willson in its archives facility in Carmel, where it holds the collections of more than 300 songwriters and performers who contributed to the foundational era of popular music.

“When The Music Man Foundation was looking for a home for the collection, there were several organizations vying for the opportunity, including the Library of Congress,” Lewis said. “The Songbook

Foundation was selected because of our commitment and ability to preserve and process the collection and celebrate and share the legacy of Meredith Willson. We continue to do just that by creating exhibits relating to Willson and his work, as well as our work with authors, journalists, musicologists and filmmakers from around the world.”

Brinegar spent one week in Carmel in 2022 researching Willson’s collection.

“However, that was just the start,” Lewis said. “Our Songbook team then worked remotely with Brinegar throughout production, sending him digitized files from the archives,” Lewis said.

Joining Brinegar will be Dominic Broomfield-McHugh from the United Kingdom to participate in a moderated discussion. Broomfield-McHugh has a long history with the Songbook Foundation, Lewis said. His recently published book, “The Big Parade: Meredith Willson’s Musicals from The Music Man to 1491,” was researched in Carmel at the Songbook Foundation.

The conversation with Brinegar and Broomfield-McHugh will be moderated by Cary Peñate, assistant teaching professor of music history at Ball State University. Along with the discussion, there will be an opportunity to view artifacts from the Meredith Willson Collection.

‘AN

AMERICAN IN PARIS’

“An American in Paris” runs through May 14 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

“ILLUMINATION”

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s production of “Illumination” is set for 7 p.m. April 7-8 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org,

KEVIN NEALON

Comedian Kevin Nealon will perform at 8 p.m. April 7 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Josh Kaufman will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 8 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Jazz Brunch: Easter Day with Blair Clark is set for 11 a.m. April 9. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

DISPATCHES

World Voice Day set — The Center for the Performing Arts’ annual World Voice Day is set for 6:30 p.m. April 11 at the Palladium. Registration for tickets is free but recommended at thecenterpresents.org. Singers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join the piano accompanist and emcee for an open-mic night that is informal, free and open to the public. The performers and audience will sit nightclub-style at tables on the stage with a cash bar. Participation is limited to the first 30 singers who register beginning at 6 p.m. in the Palladium’s west lobby. Each singer may perform one song.

‘Mr. Confidential’ creators to hold event — An opportunity to meet the creators of “Mr. Confidential,” an Actors Theatre of Indiana production, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. April 10 at Sugar Creek Winery, 1111 West Main St., Carmel. The book and lyrics are by Samuel Garza Bernstein, who is also directing the musical. Music and orchestrations are by David Snyder, and Willem Devries is serving as the choreographer. For more, bit.ly/3norzHz.

Actress Doris Day’s letter to Meredith Willson

President John F. Kennedy, right, presents the Big Brother of the Year award to composer and playwright Meredith Willson at the White House in April 1962. (Photos courtesy of Great American Songbook Foundation)

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ICC event has tropical theme

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir’s Big Fun Event will return to normalcy this year.

ming and financial assistance for singers who need help with participating in the programs.

FUNDRAISER

“Our Indy Voice singers will be performing at the Big Fun Event this year and it is really special for the ICC because this is the first year we are holding this event in person since 2019,” ICC Artistic Director Joshua Pedde said. “The event has been held virtually since the pandemic.

“The Big Fun Event — A Tropical Paradise” is set for 6 to 9 p.m. April 21 at the Indianapolis Yacht Club, 12900 Fall Creek Rd., McCordsville. The goal is to raise $80,000.

“’The Big Fun Event’ will include a dinner, live auction, a giving wall, a wine and whiskey pull,” said Pedde, a Carmel resident. “The event will be filled with big fun with a tropical theme, but will also support the ICC’s high-quality choir programs.”

The spring fundraiser is the ICC’s largest annual fundraiser to support the choir programming, community outreach program-

Pedde said it specifically supports programs that allow ICC to serve the community through ICC Community Connections programs.

Pedde

The programs, Pedde said, include the financial assistance programs, Music At Play (MAP), a full-year program for pre-school children where ICC partners with schools throughout the community; Preschool Outreach Program (POP!), a one or two-day program ICC takes to community agencies, churches and neighborhoods for preschool-age children; Young Exceptional Singers (YES!), a program for first- through third-graders where they experience the ICC for one day and culminate the day with a performance for their families; and the Neighborhood Choir Academy, an after-school program for elementary, middle school or high school students where ICC collaborates with the school music teachers to create a program that includes participation in an ICC season concert performance. For more, visit iccchoir.org/big-fun-event.

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Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in 2008, the new owners of this Carmel townhome wanted a kitchen makeover before move-in day, complete with a redesigned floorplan that improves function and flow with an added touch of updated style.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Removing the wall between the kitchen and living room provided an open and airy space with improved flow and plenty of natural light.

• The existing cabinetry was in great shape but needed a slight glow-up, with new paint and sleek new hardware.

• The small island in the kitchen was diagonally positioned, interrupting the room’s flow. The new island streamlines the space and provides more storage and seating, along with a stylish pop of color.

• A gas range replaced the electric stove, and a new wine fridge and custom wine rack were added to the space for a tailored storage solution.

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Stuck in the middle with you

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Are you ready for a linguistic adventure that blurs the lines of words and verbal volleyball? Buckle up, because things are about to go to a-whole-nother level of morphological creativity.

GRAMMAR GUY

We’ll start with tmesis (pronounced tuh-MEE-siss). In speech or writing, tmesis divides a word into parts to provide emphasis. Tmesis doesn’t change the meaning of the original word being modified. I’ll explain.

The word “tmesis” is borrowed (or loaned) directly from Greek, meaning “a cutting.” Sometimes you’ll hear or read someone using tmesis like this: “You didn’t do your homework again? Un-be-lievable.” In this instance, the teacher or parent chides the student by breaking up the word “unbelievable” into separate parts, emphasizing that the student is apparently developing a pattern of shirking her homework duties.

Sure, you know about prefixes and suffixes, but what about infixes? An infix inserts another word into the middle of a word not only to add emphasis, but sometimes to change the meaning of the word.

I’ll use Barney Stinson’s multiple deliveries of the word “legendary” to illustrate infixes. In an episode of “How I Met Your Mother,” Barney is fighting an illness, not wanting it to slow him down. Instead of taking it easy, he makes these plans: “Play a couple hours of laser tag, maybe get a spray-on tan, it’s going to be legen-wait-for-it-dary!”

You’ll notice how adding “wait for it” into “legendary” adds significant emphasis as well as humor (or annoyance…you pick). Another way you’ll often see a word get infixed is by adding an expletive in the middle. For our purposes, I’m going to use the word “freaking.”

“You lost the giraffe? Oh great. That’s just great. That is abso-freaking-lutely fantastic.” You’ll notice the speaker here adds a double-stuffed cream in the middle of the sandwich cookie of “absolutely” to indicate extreme displeasure with the situation.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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The best candidate is a motivated, well-organized technician with at least three years hands on experience in automotive diagnosis, problem-solving and repair. Able to interpret and apply diagnostic/repair information from computerized databases and other sources. Also able communicate clearly and effectively with your supervisor, your fellow employees and, as needed, with customers. A complete job description is available with a request to frontdesk@integrityautomotive.net.

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