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Scout Jen Thomas, left, teaches Troop 107 how to create a splint as Scout Brianna Kishel watches. (Photo by Anna Skinner) Founded Jan. 29, 2008, at Westfield, IN Vol. XII, No. 16 Copyright 2018. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Westfield are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

A rendering of the proposed $30 million mixed-use development in downtown Westfield. (Submitted photo)

$30M mixed-use development proposed near Grand Junction By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Old Town Companies CEO Justin Moffett said he originally approached Mayor Andy Cook about a development for DOWNTOWN downtown Westfield at the end of 2017. “All of us have been paying attention to Westfield and are familiar with the Grand Junction Plaza project, and we believe that would bring a new vibrancy and excitement to what’s already an interesting downtown with the Park Street and some of the new construction activity happening in downtown Westfield,” Moffett said. “We approached Mayor Cook about 15 months ago and just asked him how he would feel about us working on a mixed-use Cook project in the downtown.” Moffett said he appreciated Cook’s response, which was, “Yes, but I want it to be something unique to Westfield.” Moffett said the $30 million mixed-use project, called Union Square at Grand Junction, would be approximately a block north of the Grand Junction Plaza, spanning from where Wolfie’s restaurant is to the Westfield Pharmacy on the corner of Ind. 32 and Union St. It would extend to Jersey Street and feature residential, retail, restaurants and more. “We have already done multiple different site plans, concept renderings,” Moffett said. “Old Town has met with the Downtown Westfield Association on multiple occasions just to get some feedback.”

Beginning this summer, Moffett said he will seek community input for the project. Old Town Company also has met with all Westfield City Council members. “They are all aware of it, but they also knew we were kind of waiting to see how the whole park project played out and whether or not it was going to get approved,” Moffett said. “For me, it’s beyond just planning a project and taking it and submitting it to the planning bodies for approval. We really feel this will be a significant landmark in the downtown for the next 100 years.” Westfield City Council member Jim Ake likes the proposal. “Building the Grand Junction Plaza is an investment in the future of Westfield. When we voted to support the plaza funding, we knew our financAke es were strong and our vision was sound,” Ake stated. “The commitment to build Union Square at Grand Junction is validation of our strategy. I am proud to see where we are going and to be a part of it.” Cook shared Ake’s opinion. ““This is an exciting time to be a part of Westfield. Our downtown is reinventing itself and the private sector is already responding,” Cook stated. “I am hopeful to see where this project will go and how it can benefit our community.” Moffett previously worked on the Midtown project in Carmel. He said that project became better through community collaboration. If everything goes as planned, Moffett said he expects construction to start in the spring of 2020.

F.C. Tucker stats — Westfield homes continue to leave the market faster and for more money. According to F.C. Tucker, the average sale price for homes in the city was $357,828 at $139.19 per square foot, a 3.4 percent sale price increase from March 2018. Homes in the city sold in an average of 77 days, 8.3 percent faster than March of last year. Native plant rescue — The Indiana Native Plant Society is urging companies to contact the group if they are redeveloping properties that include vegetation. For more, visit indiananativeplants. org. Grant to fund road projects — INDOT has awarded Hamilton County $719,285 as part of its Community Crossings Matching Grant Fund Program. The county will use the money to resurface various deteriorated areas along 146th Street, primarily the intersection of 146th and Hazel Dell Road. This funding will also be used to resurface 196th Street from Promise Road to State Road 13. The grant will fund 50 percent of the construction up to the awarded amount. Hamilton County is responsible for funding the rest. Work is tentatively set to start in August. Organizations partner for shoe drive — Westfield Foot and Ankle Dr. David Sullivan, Athletico Physical Therapy locations in Westfield, Whitestown and Noblesville and the Westfield High School Boys’ Lacrosse Team announced they will partner with Changing Footprints to conduct a “Spring Cleaning with Meaning” shoe drive through May 10. Shoes and boots of any type and in any condition for children and adults may be dropped off at Westfield Foot and Ankle and the Athletico locations. Westfield Foot and Ankle is at 16411 Southpark Dr., Suite B., Westfield. Athletico has locations at 956 Tournament Trail, Westfield; 6848 Whitestown Pkwy., Suite 200, Whitestown; and 15887 Cumberland Rd., Suite 103, Noblesville.

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Candidates examine vision for city’s future By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com City debt, vision for future and financial transparency were among the main issues several Westfield City Council candidates examined at the Westfield ELECTION City Council Forum. The April 18 forum was sponsored by the Fiscal Conservatives of Hamilton County at the Grand Park Events Center Restaurant. All candidates were Republicans. Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Gossard and her opponent Tammy Havard also appeared at the forum. Troy Patton is running against fellow Republicans Jim Ake and Cindy Spoljaric for an at-large seat. Incumbents Ake and Spoljaric were not able to attend. “The No. 1 problem we face is our taxes and ensuing debt,” Patton said. “Our No. 1 asset is our schools and they are also the No. 1 employer here in the City of Westfield. We need those TIF districts to pay off the debt. As all of you saw the tax bills, you saw the referendum and how it impacts your pocketbook. The referendum was probably not needed.” Mike Johns, a District 5 candidate who has been in strategic planning for a number

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of different companies, said he wants the council to revise the comprehensive plan. District 5 candidate Jeff Boller said Mayor Andy Cook’s vision is to turn the city into more of a tourism community. “Grand Park is bringing a lot of tourism into the city,” Boller said. “I agree with Mike (Johns), our comprehensive plan does need to be revised.” Westfield High School Director of Wellness Jake Gilbert said he one of the biggest community engagement concerns is mental health. “Indiana ranks second in the United

States in suicide attempts by 15- to 25-yearolds. We’re ranked ninth in suicide completions and ninth in ideations,” Gilbert said. “As someone who works in the schools, I think we’re at the tip of the iceberg.” Gilbert and Bob Beaudry are running in District 2. Beaudry said the No. 1 problem is not enough information is being shared on projects. “If we shared more of the information with the community, they would be more engaged and they would feel more a part of these projects,” Beaudry said. “I’m not against the projects per se, but one of the problems I have is a lack of communication and inclusiveness.” Scott Frei, a District 4 candidate, said the city has such massive debt it seems it will accept any business that will to come to Westfield. “Most of us moved to Westfield because it was unique,” Frei said. “I’m fearful the debt we have is going to force us to accept any business we can get. We have to focus less on the drive-thrus, more on the white-collar businesses we can get.” For the full story, visit currentinwestfield. com.

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we need to exercise some fiscal responsibility when it comes to spending taxpayer dollars,” he said. Bob Beaudry has lived in Westfield for 14 Beaudry said annual budgets should be years and said he’s always wanted to serve more transparently presented. the community. He “I think we have some room to ELECTION ran unsuccesfully for cut taxes by cutting budgets. I Westfield City Counthink we need a finance committee cil four years ago. to help guide us in the finances of “I love the Westfield community, the community,” Beaudry sad. “I’m and it’s been really great raising our concerned about the debt.” daughters in the community,” BeBeaudry also said it’s time to reaudry said. “I ran four years ago for Beaudry visit the city’s comprehensive plan, council, and my youngest daughter which was created in 2007. graduated from IU back in May, so my wife “It’s been 12 years. Things change over (Alison) and I are now empty nesters.” time,” he said. “We need to make sure we Both of Beaudry’s daughters graduated have a planned strategy as the city confrom Westfield High School. He has owned tinues to grow and grow responsibly, and Indy Screen Print for 30 years. Because he’s it’s not so volatile. (Growth has) got to be self-employed, he said he has flexibility to intentional.” serve on the council. “I’m not against anything, but I feel like Veterans Hall of Fame — The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame seeking nominations for its sixth class of veteran honorees. The non-profit organization honors Hoosier veterans for service during and after active duty. Up to 15 veterans will be honored for military service achievements and/or community contributions. The criteria and nomination packet are at imvhof.com/nominate. Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 1.

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Scouts BSA female troop launches in Westfield By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Before their weekly meetings, girls in Boy Scouts of America Troop 107 talk about merit badges, ranking up and camping trips. The girls range from COVER STORY ages 11 to 17 and are trailblazers in the first female-only Scouts Boy Scout troop in Westfield. The troop launched in February. “Basically, Scouts BSA is a single-gender troop. We are a girls troop, the female troop, and we are linked with 107, which is the boys troop,” Scoutmaster Deb Thomas said. “That means our charter organization and our adult committees are the same.” Although the troops’ bank accounts are separate, they share supplies and also expertise, which, according to Thomas, Troop 107 has plenty of both. Although the troops aren’t co-ed, some of their activities will be completed together. “The troops are not co-ed. They are all girl or all boy, but since we are linking, we can do some things together,” Thomas said. “At a typical troop meeting, both troops show up. Our opening is one big (event) with the pledge, the promise and the outdoor code and one or two quick announcements. After the opening ceremonies are done, the boys go off and do their thing and girls do their thing in separate areas of the church. At the end of the meeting, they all get together again for closing.” Events like camping trips, summer camps and outing aren’t much different. “Right now, we are going to be doing the same outings as the boys,” Thomas said. “One benefit of having a linked troop is the boys troop has been around for a very long time and they have a trailer full of camping gear we can use. That’s a big benefit right there. We share all that gear so we don’t have to go buy all that.” Although the troops share gear, they perform their own activities at camps. Brianna Kishel, 17, a junior at Westfield High School, is a member of the female troop. At her age, she typically would only have one year to achieve her Eagle Scout rank, but BSA has changed the rules to allow new Scouts a chance to earn the rank. Although Kishel will get an extension, she still has lots of work to complete and needs to be strategic with her schedule. Specifically, some Scouting ranks require the Scout be in that rank for a certain amount of time before ranking up. “Basically, I have to analyze the requirements really indepth. You have to think about what’s going to take you a certain amount of time,” she said. “I can learn things (like

Scout Jen Thomas splints Scout Brianna Kishel’s arm during a troop meeting. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

merit badges) at any time if I put the dedication into it, but you have to be in certain leadership positions for certain amounts of time. We have to space it out and see how much wiggle room I have.” Kishel was a Girl Scout until sixth grade, when she decided not continue in the organization. She looks foward to

camping opportunites with the BSA. “I’m excited to camp more and focus on skills for outdoor living,” she said. “Everybody here is so cool, I really like all my troop mates.” For more on Troop 107, email Immediate Past Scoutmaster Kevin Mershimer at kevinmershimer2003@yahoo.com.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SCOUTS BSA AND GIRL SCOUTS Scouts BSA Troop 107 Scoutmaster Deb Thomas wants to ensure that although Troop 107 may have formed a girls’ troop through Scouts BSA, it doesn’t take away from the importance of Girl Scouts, which is a separate program. Thomas said one isn’t better than the other. “Keep in mind BSA is a national organization and they’ve had co-ed programs for decades. Those organizations are great, but the girls have options, so they can pick,” Thomas said. “Most girls (in BSA) I know are still in Girl Scouts. They can do both. They just have choices now. It’s like being on two different dance teams or with other clubs they do. They can play soccer in a community club but also play on the school’s team.” Thomas said Troop 107 isn’t pressuring girls to join Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts or both. ““Find what works for you, because the programs are very, very different, so find the one that works for you,” Thomas said.

Troop 107 Immediate Past Scoutmaster Kevin Mershimer, left, and Scouts BSA Scoutmaster Deb Thomas hold an introductory meeting in February.

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

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

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Editor, I am writing in support of Scott Frei who is running for Westfield City Council District 4. I have known Scott for a decade, and I am proud to call both him and his wife, Karla, friends. I first met Scott through WYSI when he served as my oldest son’s football coach, and he went on to coach my son through multiple football seasons and sports. I recently asked my son, now in high school, what he remembered most fondly about Coach Frei, and my son said, “Coach had the perfect balance of being tough and being caring.” I think that those qualities are what I also look forward to about having Scott serve on our city council. He has the fortitude to be his own man, ask the hard questions and make tough decisions when they are warranted. Scott Frei will work toward controlling our current debt and minimizing our future debt. He would like to revisit our Comprehensive Plan and has ideas on how to diversify our tax base. Scott believes it is important to concentrate on planned, sustainable growth. I am proud to publicly support Scott Frei for Westfield City Council District Four; however, I am even more proud to call this man of great character a friend. If you live in District Four, vote for Scott Frei on or before May 7. Erica A. Strahm, Westfield

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Patton makes false claims Editor, A candidate for an at-large seat on Westfield’s City Council makes claims that are untrue. Listed below are false statements that Troy Patton has made. I follow each with the facts. 1. “Westfield’s Council needs financial expertise.” He does not know that municipal finance radically differs under the law from CPAs practice. Go to Westfield’s OpenGov website. 2. “Grand Park is losing money.” Grand Park’s income exceeds the cost of maintenance. The taxes produced by new commercial development, only because of Grand Park, will exceed bond service threefold. Grand Park was conceived to create a needed commercial tax base – it has succeeded. 3. “Westfield’s bond rating is so low it will have to pay high interest rates.” Westfield is so trusted that recently it got a bond for an almost unheard of 1.89 percent. 4. “TIF bonds cheat schools”. Tax increment financing makes new commercial development possible. Schools benefit greatly in the long-run and get referendum taxes up front. Mr. Patton has rarely been seen at city meetings. The other atlarge candidates on the ballot, Jim Ake and Cindy Spoljaric, have been very busy with city business and have served above the call. They deserve your vote May 7. Mic Mead, Westfield

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READERS’ VIEWS Vote for Jim Ake Editor, Election Day May 7 is fast approaching. My husband, Jim Ake, is running for Westfield City Council at-large and has represented our city for the past eight years. Significant progress has been made during that time. Jim deeply cares about Westfield, the residents and the impact that these projects make. A few highlights I wanted to share that I’m proud of, as a Westfield resident but also as a proud wife: • Grand Park has been built and as a result, numerous businesses, including restaurants and hotels, which were promised, have sprung up. • A new YMCA will begin construction in August.

• Westfield Playhouse will soon bring the arts to our downtown. • Riverview Hospital joined our growing city, and Park Street’s Restaurant Row routinely attracts crowds. • A new Pete Dye golf course adorns northern Westfield. • Our trail system continues to expand. • Toyota Bastian just dedicated its new advanced manufacturing facility. Even with all that has been done, Westfield has the 10th-lowest city tax rate in the state, large cash reserves in our rainy-day fund, a low per-capita debt ratio and a robust economy. When you get ready to cast your vote May 7, join me in voting for Jim Ake. Mary Ake, Westfield

Vote for a council to serve Editor, As a fifth-generation Westfield resident, I have seen lots of changes. The most change I’ve seen is how our community government is run. The election is coming up and we have an opportunity to decide our clerk-treasurer and city council members. My experience as a government accounting software specialist has allowed me to follow the financials of the city. I can tell you that Cindy Gossard is doing her job and support her in re-election for clerk-treasurer. I also am concerned with the city council officials. Cindy Spoljaric has been the most transparent. Troy Patton has a very impressive background that Westfield needs. With his background he will do his part to see

that city business will be run efficiently and transparently. In my district there are two candidates running. While they are both good men, I support Bob Beaudry for councilman because he has the time to put in to serve our community. It takes about 30 hours a week to serve. Mike Johns has an excellent background and is very articulate to serve District 5. Scott Frei is the man for District 4. He knows what it is to serve the people of the community. I have done my homework, have you done yours? Vote for a council that will serve and make the smart decisions for what this community needs. Vote for Cindy Gossard to keep the treasurer’s office running efficiently. Judith Stanley Shuck, Westfield

Johns passionate about Westfield Editor, Mike Johns is by far the best candidate for Westfield’s City Council from District 5. He’s someone who is so passionate about Westfield that he has attended virtually every city council meeting for the past few years. At this time of rapid population growth, our city is making pivotal decisions and setting policies that will have generational consequences for the character, financial stability and quality of life of Westfield. As a successful businessman, Mike Johns takes a conservative approach to spending in order to keep taxes and

debt low. He’s committed to preserving established residential neighborhoods and preventing commercial creep into them. A top priority for Mike is to vigorously pursue getting high-tech and manufacturing businesses to come to Westfield in order to create new wealth, increase jobs and expand our tax base. He’s also committed to educational excellence and safety in our schools. He will no doubt become a leader on the council, avoiding wasteful spending and steering us in the right direction. Gen LaGreca, M.A., and Mary Pat Forkin, M.D., Westfield

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Citizens writing ‘hit pieces’ Editor, As long as I’ve lived in Westfield, certain members of our community get trotted out every election cycle in the weeks leading up to Election Day to write “hit pieces” about candidates that the establishment doesn’t support. I’ve already seen a few of these hit pieces in Current and other local media. And often, a tactic is employed to land these pieces in the last edition of Current prior to the election, allowing the subject of the piece no ability to respond. Voters of Westfield, I beg of you to do your own research. Reach out to candidates individually. Read through their candidate Facebook pages, websites and campaign materials. Watch the video from the Fiscal

Conservatives of Hamilton County Debate. It’s on the FCofHC Facebook page. Look at the candidates’ campaign finance reports on the Hamilton County Election website to see who’s donating to their campaigns. Campaign Finance Reports can be very telling. Look up voting records of incumbents, especially of issues that were important to you. If you’re not engaged in local politics, talk to your friends who are. Bottom line, please don’t decide who to vote for based on a hit piece! They seldom contain data to back up their claims. Those pieces might profess to be fact, but they are more likely the author’s opinion. Barbara L. Simonson, Westfield

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

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

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

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From left, Jim Staton, Mayor Andy Cook, Japanese Consulate General Naoki Ito, Aaron Jones, Norio Wakabayashi and Mike Romano participate in a tree-planting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Bastian Solutions and Toyota Advanced Manufacturing. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Bastian Solutions holds grand opening By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Bastian Solutions and Toyota Advanced Logistics held a grand-opening ceremony April 17 at the facility in NEW BIZ northern Westfield. Mayor Andy Cook thanked Bastian Solutions leadership – Bill Bastian, Sr. and Bill Bastian Jr. – at the event. “For those of you that know me know I’m rather passionate about family businesses,” Cook said during the grand-opening ceremony. “To see the Bastian family, father and son here, one of Indiana’s successful companies, for you to join forces with a worldrenowned international corporation and do it right here in the City of Westfield, we are

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Dillon Park concert series set editorial@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. has released the 2019 Summer Concert Series lineup, which kicks off with Dave & Rae at 7 p.m. June 6 at Dillon Park, 6351 Midland Ln. The series also has a new presenting sponsor through the 2021 concert series, STAR Bank. The lineup includes: June 6, Dave & Rae; June 13, The Bishops; June 20, Saddlebrook; June 27, Jambo; July 11, Endless Summer Band; July 18, The Doo! Band; and July 25, The Cosmic Situation. New this summer, all seven concerts, which all begin at 7 p.m. will take place at Dillon Park on Thursday evenings in June and July. Due to the attendance difference at Dillon and Forest parks, the decision was made to bring more concerts to Dillon Park, where an average of 1,000 people attend each show. The concert series is free and guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages or enjoy refreshments for sale by local vendors. In 2018, more than 10,000 attendees from Noblesville and surrounding communities enjoyed the series.

Ed Asner as Milton Saltzman in “The Soap Myth” will be held at the Palladium April 30. (Photo by Kerry Stewart)

Asner said he had no idea when he did the first reading in May 2016 at the Lincoln Center in New York that he would still be performing it three years later. “It was a beautiful play, a beautiful presentation,” he said. “I didn’t know that Jeff would be able to mount a tour such as we are doing on the East Coast, primarily. The fact that audiences are all spellbound by what we do, even though it’s a reading, I’m quite happy to achieve these results.” Cohen said he chose Asner because he is his favorite actor. When Asner did the first reading, Cohen said he “was brilliant, as I knew he would be.” Asner is OK with people mostly identifying him with his Lou Grant role.

“It never bothered me,” Asner said. “I prized the identification of Lou Grant, an ordinary man who instilled trust in everyone who witnessed him. Twelve years in the role, seven comedically and five dramatically. I like the results.” Asner is still touring in a one-man show, “A Man and His Prostate.” “It’s a wonderfully educational seminar with lots of laughs. Nothing can be finer,” he said. “I felt I owed it to ‘The Soap Myth’ to put a hold on my other activities and spread the word wherever I can.” Tickets range from $20 to $30. The show is 7:30 p.m. April 30. Admission includes a special talkback session and dessert reception. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Westfield — Uncorked with The Third Space!, an acoustic trio from Pendleton, will perform at 7 p.m. May 4 at the Urban Vines Winery & Brewery Co., 303 E. 161st St. Whitestown — Al Holliday & the East Side Rhythm Band will appear at 8 p.m. May 3 at the 1915 Room at Moontown Brewery Co., 345 St. Bowers St. The cost is $7 in advance and $10 at the door. For more, visit moontownbeer.com. Fishers — Catalyst Repertory will present “Master Class,” the story of Maria Callas, from May 3 to 12 at The Switch Theatre, 10026 E. 126th St. Carmel — Marcus Roberts at the Modern Jazz Generation will perform at 8 p.m. May 4 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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

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

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

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

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and even a winding, metal staircase — all in a historic building at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Lawrence. I ordered the Vonnegut Sandwich because Hoosier Kurt Vonnegut is by far one of my favorite writers. This sandwich stacks city ham, smoked turkey, a kosher pickle and slaw on house-made focaccia bread smeared with Dijon and garlic/ black pepper mayo. I opted for the half size, and it was still very filling. Suggested pairings: Whenever I visit Porter Books and Bread, I always order “Unlimited refills” coffee because I’m typically there for a few hours. Also, order a chocolate chip cookie and the spicy Broad Ripple Chip Co. potato chips.

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“Jesus Christ Superstar,” Mud Creek Theater

7:30 p.m. May 2; 8 p.m. May 3-4

The Mud Creek Players present the classic rock opera for the first time since 1989. Cost: $10 to 20 Compiled by Mark Ambrogi

“Forbidden Broadway, It’s Back, It’s New and Better Than Ever!,” Actors Theatre of Indiana, The Studio Theater, the Center for the Performing Arts

“A Streetcar Named Desire” Carmel Community Players, The Cat

7:30 p.m. May 1-4; 2 p.m. May 5

“You Can’t Take It with You,” OneAmerica Stage, Indiana Repertory Theatre

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

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“Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA,” the Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m. May 2

Arrival has built a reputation as the one of the most convincing tribute bands to Swedish pop group ABBA. Cost: $21 to $65

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7 p.m. May 3-4; 2 p.m. May 5

“Newsies” follows the story of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged newsboys.

7:30 p.m. May 3; 5 and 9 p.m. May 4; 2 p.m. May 5

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IRT presents Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s madcap comedy, which debuted on Broadway in 1936. Cost: $21 to $78

7:30 p.m. May 2-4; 2:30 p.m. May 5

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

Actors Theatre of Indiana founders Don Farrell, Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins are joined by Logan Moore as they perform parodies of 28 musicals. Cost: $20 to $45

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Amy Grant will perform at 8 p.m. May 3 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

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“42nd Street,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

8 p.m. April 30, May 2-4; 1 p.m. May 1; 1:30 and 7 p.m. May 5

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

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Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

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

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Welp, new words are here Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

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

Notre-Dame survival stories Commentary by Don Knebel The recent conflagration in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris) is the most ruinous event in the TRAVEL history of that beloved symbol of Paris, but is not its first brush with destruction. Construction of Notre-Dame began in 1163 after the Bishop of Paris ordered that an enormous new church be erected on the Île de la Cité, an island in the Seine. When finally consecrated in 1345, the Gothic church was 427 feet long and 157 feet wide. Two 230-foot-tall towers anchored the west end and a spire extended from the roof between the arms of the transept. During the 16th century, French Protestants destroyed large sections of the church in the name of religious purity and King Louis XIV replaced stained glass windows with clear glass in the name of modernity. In 1786, the spire, weakened by centuries of wind and neglect, was removed. In 1789, French revolutionaries, seeing Notre-Dame as the symbol of the monarchy and its church al-

lies, destroyed much of the statuary, melted the bronze bells to make cannons, took lead from the roof for bullets and briefly used the cathedral as a warehouse. Parisians called for demolishing the crumbling eyesore until Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” led to demands for its restoration. An extensive restoration, undertaken between 1844 and 1869, added an ornate 300-foot-tall spire, made of wood and lead, and an 8,000-pipe organ. In 1935, to protect the cathedral from further harm, a sliver from Notre-Dame’s most prized relic, the crown of thorns, was placed inside a copper rooster atop the spire. Nine years later, the church escaped destruction when retreating Nazi troops defied Hitler’s order to burn it down. Although the spire did not survive the fire, the protective rooster and much of the cathedral did. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. com.

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

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

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