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Westfield City Council considers transition to second-class city By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com During it May 23 meeting, the Westfield City Council heard an introduction to an ordinance that would GOVERNMENT change the city’s third-class status to second-class, which would add two council members to the city’s current number of seven. Since it was only an introduction, the council was permitted to ask questions about the ordinance but did not vote. A public hearing is scheduled for the Cook council’s June 13 meeting, and the ordinance will be considered for adoption at the June 27 meeting. If approved, the change would eliminate the clerk-treasurer position and replace it with an apGossard pointed city controller position and an elected clerk. In a third-class city, the clerk-treasurer is an elected position. If Westfield moves to a second-class city, the city controller will be appointed by the mayor, although a statement from Mayor Andy Cook said that such an appointment would be based on recommendations from the city council. Cook and Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Gossard have been embroiled in multiple lawsuits and countersuits after Gossard refused to provide full access to some of the city’s financial reports and accounts during a September 2020 citywide audit by BKD CPAs & Advisors, Baker Tilly and Taft Stettinius & Hollister. In 2021, Gossard commissioned her own third-party investigation of the clerk-treasurer’s computers after accusing the city of installing spyware on the clerk-treasurer’s office computers. When the city’s IT department discovered Gossard’s third-party investigation, the department believed the investigation was an active cybersecurity breach, which led to more strife between Gossard and the city. Baker Tilly provided the report from its citywide 2021 audit and encouraged Westfield to transition from a third-class to a second-class city. A statement from Cook said the change is being sought because
Westfield has surpassed the 35,000 population threshold for a second-class designation. Cook said the business needs of each of the city’s departments have changed as the city has grown, including standardized financial practices, administrative processes and executive oversight. “Moving to second-class status would also mean adding two seats to the current seven-member council and dividing the clerk-treasurer’s duties between an elected clerk and a mayor-appointed controller,” a statement from Cook read. “According to the ordinance, the hiring of a Patton controller would be based on recommendations from the council to the mayor.” Council members Cindy Spoljaric and Troy Patton voiced their concerns regarding the potential change. Spoljaric Spoljaric said although she appreciated the administration giving council a say in who would be appointed city controller, she’s concerned that when the controller started in January 2024, the council could consist entirely of new members. “It’s this current council who would recommend a controller to the now-current mayor, but then this would be a person who starts with a new council and new mayor, which seems to be a disconnect, because
that’s a whole carry over from us and not something the new administration has anything to do with,” Spoljaric said. “It seems a bit odd to me.” Patton said instead of transitioning to a second-class city, Westfield could instead hire someone to take on some of the duties a controller would have. In that scenario, the city would remain a third-class city and the clerk-treasurer position wouldn’t be eliminated. When asked the cost of the transition, Chief of Staff Jeremy Lollar said he believed it would be “net neutral.” Westfield is the last of Hamilton County’s cities to consider the move to a second-class city. “Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville all moved to second-class status as their populations grew, understanding, among other advantages, that it provides better representation of its citizens because council districts become much larger.” Cook also said becoming a second-class city would not remove the checks and balances provided by an elected clerk-treasurer. “That argument undermines the voting power of the city council,” the statement read. “The council votes on the financial needs of the city and Westfield will still be examined yearly by the State Board of Accounts.” Lollar said the city was working to find a third-party expert to present to the council prior to the public hearing June 13. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.
“It’s this current council who would recommend a controller to the now-current mayor, but then this would be a person who starts with a new council and new mayor, which seems to be a disconnect, because that’s a whole carry over from us and not something the new administration has anything to do with. It seems a bit odd to me.”
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DISPATCHES HCLA dean named — Karen Radcliff has been selected as the dean of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy Class of 2023. Radcliff serves as the vice president/chief strategy officer for Hamilton County Tourism and the director of Hamilton County Sports Authority. Applications for the HCLA Class of 2023 are open until May 31. Members of the Class of 2023 will be announced at the end of July. Learn more and apply at hcla.net.
Ivy Tech dual credit program now accredited by NACEP -- Ivy Tech Community College’s dual credit programming is now accredited by the National Alliance of Conestfield current Enrollment Partnerships. NACEP is a national accrediting body that ensures both the quality of college in high school programming, as well as the alignment of the programming with on-campus academic policies and procedures. Dual credit courses are college courses taught to high school students by a high school teacher who is credentialed to teach at the post-secondary level. Students who participate in dual credit receive both high school credit, as well as college credit when enrolling in these courses. With more than 60,000 high school students and 445 partner high schools, Ivy Tech is the largest NACEP-accredited program in the nation. Weed Wrangles clear invasive species – The organizations of the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership are inviting volunteers to help clear local parks of invasive species by participating in Weed Wrangles. During the Weed Wrangle, teams of volunteers, supervised by guides, will locate and uproot unwelcome plants such as bush honeysuckle, garlic mustard, autumn olive, English ivy and winter creeper. Learn more and sign up to volunteer at hcinvasives.org. United Way looking for volunteers – United Way of Central Indiana is looking for volunteers and projects for Go All IN Day, an organized day of volunteering and community service across the region. This year’s event will take place June 24 across United Way’s service area of Hamilton, Boone, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties. Opportunities – including indoor, outdoor and virtual options – will be available for individual volunteers, families and groups. Those interested in volunteering can learn more and sign up at uwci.org/ go-all-in-day.
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Westfield Chamber: Finding the right work-life balance By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jessica Gendron Williams views finding the right work-life balance as crucial for physical and mental CAREERS well-being. Williams, a Noblesville resident who serves as president of The Center for Leadership Excellence, addressed the topic of The Myth of Balance May 19 at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce at IMMI Conference Center in Westfield. “For me, the conversation about balance is such an important piece around the well-being,” Williams said. “We spend so much time saying yes to people because we love them and we want to support them. We say yes to things we shouldn’t say yes to or don’t have time to say yes to or frankly don’t want to say yes to, and we end up in this tornado. We find ourselves having to do things that don’t bring joy to our life and don’t provide healthy environments for us.” Williams said balance varies from person to person. “Balance is when your life feels good and you are in control and you are getting what you need to feel good,” she said. “What’s important to understand is we have to stop putting parameters on what the definition of balance really looks like for each individual. It’s different for everyone.” She said there is one constant, however. “Finding balance requires us to let go of perfection,” Williams said. “We have to stop trying to achieve things that aren’t achievable or obtain things that are unrealistic.” Williams said balance isn’t about perfection and creating a formula of spending 50 percent of time at work and 50 percent with family or spend 30 percent at work, 20 percent with family, 20 percent with church and 10 percent volunteering. “It’s not that prescribed and it’s not that perfect,” she said. “Balance is about honesty. It requires us to take an honest look at our lives and the things that are important to us and the things that matter in our day-to-day (lives) and be honest about the things we need to keep and the things we need to let go of and the things that are maybe a someday kind of dream. The thing about balance is you can have everything you want in your life but you can’t have everything you want right now.” Williams said there are a lot of things
Jessica Gendron Williams addresses finding work life balance at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
people want for their life that they say yes to but should push it off in the distance. Williams said when people think about balance, they think it has to be equally aligned. Williams challenged the audience to develop the big priorities in their lives to focus on what matters most. “When I started in the private sector, I was determined to move up the corporate ladder as fast as I could,” she said. “I joined a startup company as one of the first employees and I worked so hard. I said yes to extra work and traveled more than anyone else. I always say yes. I worked like a crazy person.” She said no to birthday parties, vacations, weddings and family funerals. “I was a CEO of a company before I was 35,” she said. “I looked around and realized I didn’t really have any friends or any hobbies and all I did was work. Luckily, I married a guy who knew I was working too much and we ended up adopting children. When we adopted my children, my priorities started to change.” To guard priorities, Williams suggested setting boundaries. For instance, from 6 to 8 p.m. everyone in her house puts away phones, tablets computers and makes no work calls.
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OBITUARY Mary Ann White, 78, of Westfield passed away May 19, 2022. She was born April 14, 1944, in Lebanon, the daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Jane (Jones) Carey. A Class of 1962 Westfield Washington High School graduate, she took great pride in her family’s long-seeded roots in the Westfield community where she raised five Westfield Shamrocks in her favorite place, their 35-acre farm. “Handprints on the cupboards and shoes in the hall. Toilet seat’s up and there’s ‘mud’ on the wall. The shelves in the kitchen are continually bare. There are toys on the couch and jeans on the chair. Wrestling and mud and cars and noise; I’m sure you guessed … I’m the mother of boys!” The “boys” were, by her own admission, her highest accomplishment and greatest joy. She loved each of her sons deeply and expanded that love to their families, friends and countless other children who had the privilege to know her as their bus driver. She absolutely LOVED being a bus driver for Westfield Washington Schools, where she was the longest-serving driver in the history of the school. “Glory to our Westfield” - If there is one thing that the community can boast about its longest standing residents, it is their pride in their school and the deep friendships that were created in those halls. Mary Ann and her high school friends still gathered monthly to chat, reminisce, and try “one of those new places” popping up in town.
She looked forward to meeting with the Ladies of Westfield High School every third Friday. Mary Ann was a lifetime member of Hortonville United Methodist Church. She is survived by her five sons, Dan (Carol) Willoughby, Jim (Julie) Willoughby, Dave (Susie) Willoughby, Rick (Cara) Willoughby, and Adam (Teresa) White; nine grandchildren, Samantha, Jacob (Melani), Justin (Erin), Makayla (Justin), McKenna, Madelyn, Kyla, Kadian and Maryn; three great granddaughters, Andy, Hazel, and Eleanor; sister, Linda (Bill) Field; and a brother, Walter (Martha) Carey. She was preceded in passing by a sister, Patti Rasnake. The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses and caregivers at IU North for their dedication to their work and patients. The family is simply grateful they were members of their mother›s care team at the end of her life. The family forever will be grateful for their compassion and kindness. Memorial services were to be held Friday, May 27, 2022, at Hortonville United Methodist Church, 20585 Horton Road. Visitation preceded the service. A gathering of friends and family was to be held at the church post service. Memorial contributions may be directed to Westfield Washington Education Foundation or to Goodwill Industries. Online condolences may be shared by visiting flannerbuchanan.com.
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Fishers track athlete leaps to successful senior year By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com There is no secret to Fishers High School senior Ella Scally’s success. “Ella is one of the hardest-working athletes I’ve ever coached,” Fishers girls track and field coach Sarah Riordan said. “She is incredibly consistent in practice each day, which has helped her regain her strength and speed since having surgery this offseason. It has been a process, and one that she has given to each day. “I am excited to watch her finish her high school career, and I look forward to the big things she will accomplish at the next level as she heads to Miami of Ohio (University).” Scally captured three individual sectional titles, the 100 meters in 12.05 seconds, the 200 meters in 25.26 seconds and the long jump with 19 feet, 1 inch, at the May 17 Hamilton Southeastern Sectional. Scally placed second in the 100, 200 and long jump May 24 at the Lafayette Jefferson Regional. Scally finished second in the 100 and sixth in the 200 in the 2021 IHSAA State Track and Field Meet. Scally said she has made the most im-
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“When I was 12, I decided to take a break from that, and my parents signed me up for Indiana Storm Track Club because they saw me race a boy on the football field and my 40-yard time was better than his,” she said. “I fell in love with long jump immediately. Once I started training with the Storm coaches, they had a way of making it fun but also competitive, which I was used to from gymnastics. “I enjoy challenging myself to be better every time I step on the track, which is important for not only athletics but also life in general. Being the best version of myself is important to me.” Scally is convinced Miami University will be an excellent place for her to be her best self. “From the moment I stepped on campus I connected well with the coach (and) track team. The campus is beautiful, and they have an amazing academic reputation,” Scally said. “It also helps that I am not too far from home.”
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CrossRoads holds free comedy show By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Rhonda Corey had such a good time performing at the CrossRoads Church Westfield’s Pizza and Punchlines EVENT show that she asked CrossRoads Lead Pastor Eric Lohe if she could bring some friends along. Corey had twice taken part in comedy sessions with CrossRoads previously, once virtually and once in-person. Corey Corey, from Warwick, R.I., and several comedians were coming to Indiana for the Christian Comedy Association conference June 6-8 in Franklin. So, Corey invited some friends to first put on a show. The free Popcorn and Punchlines summer showcase is set for 7 p.m. June 4 at the IMMI Conference Center, 18880 N. East St., Westfield. “I wanted to put together a show for this Westfield church because it is just such an amazing church,” Corey said. “They are such a great outreach church to their surrounding areas. I wanted to help them give back to their neighborhood. Eric is such an amazing pastor of his church. The entire church loves people. I know their brand of comedy and I figure why not gather up some of my friends and put on a show.” Corey will be one of eight comedians from seven different states. “We’re all donating our time,” said Corey, who expects the show to run about 90 minutes. “It’s going to be a fun time for us because we get to be together and perform together.” The other comedians are June Colson, Mike James, Michele VanDusen, Chris Ruppe, Brian Kohatsu, Mary Ellen DePetrillo and Dorie McLemore. Pizza and Punchlines is held in February as part of CrossRoads’ For Our Neighbor program to meet and serve people in the community.
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Beekeeper club meeting scheduled — North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday at Cool Creek Nature Center in Westfield at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are free to attend by all levels of beekeepers located centrally north of Indianapolis. Holcomb makes appointments to boards, commissions – Gov. Eric Holcomb recently made appointments to various state boards and commissions. Christopher LaMothe, of Westfield, was appointed to the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet. His term will end Dec. 31, 2023. LaMothe is the former CEO of Elevate Ventures. New Culver’s under construction — Meyer Foods Management is constructing a new Culver’s restaurant at 146th Street and Gray Road. The restaurant is expected to open this summer. F.C. Tucker stats — In March, homes continued to sell quicker in Fishers than this time last year. According to F.C. Tucker Company, Fishers homes sold in just 12 days, 47.8 percent faster than in March 2021. The average home sale price in Fishers continued to increase, up 15.7 percent to $440,455, compared to this time last year. The average price per square foot also increased to $180.06, up 16 percent.
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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com When Jeremy Lollar began working for the City of Westfield as a street laborer in 2005, he never expected to eventually be the city’s chief of staff. He began that role in March. However, Lollar’s unique history with the city — encompassing everything from street work to the city’s utility sale in 2014 — have well-prepared him for the responsibilities that come with his new position, such as assisting with the request for proposals process for a potential sale of Grand Park. Lollar said that when he joined the thentown’s staff in 2005, his goal was to get his foot in the door of the utility industry. “Westfield at the time was very much a utility-centric organization,” said Lollar, a Lebanon resident. “The city owned the water and wastewater utilities, and it was the primary revenue source, and subsequently (it became) the primary focus of the public works department.” Six months after he became a street laborer, Lollar was promoted to service technician. “It was a good step forward, again to get into the primary business unit of the public works department, which was the utility,” Lollar said. During the next several years, Lollar was promoted to water treatment plant operation, then to water superviser and then to utility superintendent. In that role, he par-
ticipated in the utility sale in 2014, when the City of Westfield sold its water and wastewater utilities to Citizens Energy Group for approximately $40 million. “That is the position I remained in up until and through the utility sale,” Lollar said. “With the utility sale transaction, I oversaw the hand-off of the operations for both water and wastewater.” Lollar was then the assistant director of public works when then-director of public works Ken Alexander was heavily involved in launching Grand Park. Lollar completed his business degree from Indiana Wesleyan University while he was the assistant
director. “Our business model was changing,” Lollar said. “Our utility went away, and we had a new economic driver with Grand Park getting off the ground.” When Alexander became director of Grand Park, Mayor Andy Cook appointed Lollar as director of public works. He remained in that position from 2015 until March of this year, when he was appointed chief of staff. Lollar did take a brief hiatus from working for the city in 2018. “In 2018, I was offered and accepted a position at a private company as director of land development for Pulte,” Lollar said.
MEET THE NEW DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Johnathan Nail started his career with the City of Westfield as city engineer in 2018. His first day was Jeremy Lollar’s last day as public works director prior to Lollar leaving for five months to work for Pulte Homes. Now, they will work together even more as Nail was appointed to Lollar’s former position of public works director. Nail said the promotion wasn’t expected, and he was surprised to hear of former chief of staff Todd Burtron’s retirement earlier this year. However, he said his experience as city engineer will be beneficial in his new position. “The city engineer position is working
more closely with that director (of public works) on budgeting, especially because the city engineer is responsible for some of these large-scale construction projects we do in the city,” Nail said. “I think that role is a more natural fit to move into director. Jeremy has done such a great job in the director position already. I certainly was happy to take on the challenge and do whatever I can to help the city as a whole. “A lot of people in the city are really happy with Jeremy and the job he’s done. I am looking forward to continuing down that path and the growth path we have in Westfield.”
Lollar stayed in that position for five months until Cook asked if he would be interested in returning to his former position. Lollar accepted. “I had never dreamed I would be here this long,” Lollar said. “I envisioned coming here and working for a decade and finding advancement opportunities elsewhere. I was fortunate that from the time I started, there’s always been a door opening for me. I think this is the last one.” Lollar said he’s approaching the Grand Park RFP process as a learning opportunity. “I’m the overseer of it, but it’s also an opportunity for the city to create what could be our next ‘utility sale’ for a proceeds perspective,” Lollar said. “My passion has always been making Westfield a better place and as good as it can be, whether it was through quality drinking water and reliable service or great customer service or improving our transportation network and parks system and trail networks “All of those things make a positive impact on the people that live here and people visiting here and people moving here.” Lollar lives in Lebanon with his wife, Jessica, and their two teenage daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys attending his daughters’ sporting events, playing golf and spending time at a lake cabin in Greencastle. ON THE COVER: Jeremy Lollar is the City of Westfield’s new chief of staff. (Photo by Anna Skinner)
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Commentary by Terry Anker Times are tough for some and about to get tough for a bunch more. Inflation is significantly outpacing wage growth and interest rates have been pushed up dramatically for the first time in many years. Sure, we seem willing to pay $4 or $5 for a gallon of fuel. And rents or purchase of housing are hitting all-time highs. But for now, we continue to spend our hard-earned money even as the stress is beginning to show. It is not the first time our nation has been confronted with such a series of unfortunate events, and it probably won’t be the last. We can look to the past for guidance, if not a prediction, of what might be on the road ahead. Businesses and individuals alike will recess into a posture of preserving and holding onto the cash we have. Unnecessary expenses will be forestalled or permanently derailed. We might carry a bigger balance on the credit card thinking that cash-in-hand is always better than promised credit. In the most severe of cases, we might start delaying routine payments to our vendors just a bit past the due date. In some industries, the slowdown is already under way. As labor costs have skyrocketed and more consumers are unwilling to pay for the required increases, it leaves a significant gap. Business owners trim margins and end up being the bank for some of their customers. Would it be better to go to a vendor in advance, disclosing that the squeeze is going to delay payment? Or is it better to keep the circumstance secret, hoping that it all blows over? Is it passive aggressive, an indication of no other option, or a smart strategic move? How can the vendor make payroll if the customer takes too long? Who suffers most?
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I’ve been reflecting quite a bit on the passage of time, specifically its strange inconsistency. Fellow educators, for example, will understand how the last few weeks of May drag on for months while summer break literally flies by. I turned 50 this year, but I think of myself as being no older than 40 (I can’t possibly have been alive for half a century and look this good!). And my dad died in 2020, but our final conversation still feels like it happened on Wednesday. Our youngest’s graduation from high school has really got me in a tither. My husband, Doo, and I have had a kid enrolled in the local For the passage district every of time indeed year since 2003. Nearly harbors a strange a Lincoln inconsistency. score! That’s – DANIELLE WILSON thousands of dollars in book rental fees (most of which have been paid), approximately 120 teachers, 30 Muffins with Moms and Donuts with Dads, six principals and countless missed PTO meetings because they were held during the day when people, myself, included, worked. And yet, I can recall one particularly rainy Kindy 500 event, a gazillion early morning Color Guard practices, and several frantic “Mom, you forgot to pick me up” text messages as if they were yesterday. Unbelievably, 20 years’ worth of my family’s experiences have revolved around our schools, for better or worse, ‘til commencement do us part. Now that I’m at the end, I can honestly admit to thinking “Man, that took forever!” and “How can it be over already?” I am, of course, a little saddened at this turn of events, but also somewhat relieved. Mostly, though, I’m perplexed. For the passage of time indeed harbors a strange inconsistency. Peace out.
Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.
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Clothes With a Cause founder finds personal cancer research mission By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kelli McLaughlin founded Clothes for a Cause nearly five years ago as a way of supporting charities in the community and around the world. Now, after being diagnosed with brain GIVING BACK cancer, the Carmel resident is doing her share to raise funds for researching the disease. McLaughlin, 44, was originally diagnosed in September 2021 with a meningioma, a non-cancerous tumor. “Meningioma tumors actually run in our family,” said McLaughlin, co-owner with Mandi Adams of Clothes With A Cause shops at Clay Terrace in Carmel and in downtown Indianapolis. “But it’s not what (the tumor) ended up being. My symptoms got really bad really quick with seizures, and within 30 days of the initial diagnosis, I was back in the hospital.” She got a new diagnosis of Grade 4 glioblastoma in October and soon had brain surgery. “They removed everything that they could see,” McLaughlin said. “They could only (remove) 98 to 99 percent because it grows almost invisibly in the lining of your brain. It’s why it’s almost impossible to treat, because you can’t see it.” A grueling 42 consecutive days of chemotherapy and radiation followed. “By the time I was done in mid-December, I was just a
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walking shell of a human because it was so hard on my body,” McLaughlin said. She started maintenance chemotherapy in January, receiving treatment for five consecutive days followed by 23 days off. She said she will repeat the cycle through the rest of the year or as long as she can tolerate it. She also wears a head piece called Optune. “It’s the only FDA-approved device that’s not used invasively to help extend life for patients like myself,” she said. “It’s been shown to add another year or two to life expectancy. Life expectancy for tumors like mine is between 12
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‘Rumors’ provides perfect blend in playwright Simon’s only farce By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Noblesville resident Sara Castillo Dandurand, “Rumors” represents a perfect blend. PERFORMANCES “Neil Simon’s writing coupled with a farce is a great combination,” she said. “This is the only farce that he wrote.” Dandurand will appear as Cassie in Main Street Production’s presentation of “Rumors” June 2 to 11 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. Dandurand has previously performed at Civic Theatre, Bard Fest and Mud Creek Players. She was in “Much Ado About Nothing” at Civic in 2020 along with Kelsey Van Voorst. Van Voorst, a Fishers resident, is playing Cookie in “Rumors.” Van Voorst, a Carmel High School graduate, has performed in ComedySportz for 15 years and improv events around the city. “I never really do anything too serious. I really like farces because they are so fast, and timing is everything with a farce. It needs to be very quick,” Van Voorst said. “My high school teacher (Jim Peterson) used to call farces fast, furious and funny.” Westfield resident Josh Elicker, who moved from Charlotte, N.C., three years ago, is performing in his first play in the Indianapolis area. “I like the speed of everything, and everything is overlapping,” said Elicker, who plays Lenny Gatz. “It just has this frantic energy about it and that just makes for a fun show. I have never been in a Neil Simon show but always wanted to do one. One of my favorite shows I did in college was ‘Noises Off,’ which is a famous farce, so I instantly fell in love with the style of doors opening and closing and people running up and down stairs and people screwing things up.” Noblesville resident Laura Givens is playing the role of Chris Gorman. “I love Neil Simon and it’s a light, frothy
‘MARY POPPINS’ “Mary Poppins” runs through July 10 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. NEW WORKS New Works: Premiere Performances are set for 8 p.m. June 4 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. “RUMORS” Main Street Productions will present Neil Simon’s “Rumors” June 2 to 12 at the Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplahouse.org. “THE LITTLE PRINCE” Mud Creek Players’ production of “The Little Prince” will be presented June 2 to 18 at the Mud Creek Barn Theater in Indianapolis. For more, visit mudcreekplayers.org.
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The cast of “Rumors” pauses on the Basile Westfield Playhouse stage. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
comedy,” she said. The play is quite a departure from her last show, when she played Blanche DuBois in Carmel Community Players’ production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” in 2019. “This is a nice change, something a little lighter,” Givens said. “I hadn’t done a comedy in a while. It’s fun, sophisticated humor.” Givens, who is from Mount Vernon, had previously worked with “Rumors” director Jen Otterman in Shakespeare in the Park. Monya Wolf, who lives in Indianapolis, performed in “White Christmas” at Westfield Playhouse in December. “I adore farces,” said Wolf, who portrays Claire Ganz. “I always think it’s hilarious.” Wolf has been in Indianapolis for six
years, doing 16 shows either in technical crew or acting. Wolf and Otterman are friends but have not worked together before. Otterman has acted in “Rumors” before as Chris Gorman at the Red Barn Summer Theatre in Frankfort. “I have also previously directed it at Hamilton Southeastern High School, where I taught theater, speech and writing for 30 years,” Otterman said. “I do enjoy directing fast-paced farces. It challenges the creative juices to come up with funny stage business that hits the mark and fits the characters and situations. “The cast has been working hard and are playing off one another well.” For more, westfieldplayhouse.org.
To celebrate Red Barn Summer Theatre opening its summer season June 8, Blackhawk Winey & Heather’s Flowers will present Summer Kick-Off, a free event, from 3 to 6 p.m. June 4 in the Red Barn picnic area in Frankfort with a free wine tasting, snacks and live music. The season opens with “Deceiving Granny” from June 8 to 19. Two more plays follow with “Murdered to Death” from June 22 to July 2 and “Bright Star” from July 7 to 17. The box office will be open for anyone wanting to purchase tickets or try out their seats before they buy. Tours of the recently refurbished lobby and dressing room areas will be given. Holly Woody from WiseWood Farm will offer some of its natural food products for sale. Anyone interested in attending can visit redbarntheatre.net or call 765-659-1657 and leave their name and how many will be attending.
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Center stages WWII love stories By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ellen Kingston envisioned a smaller production when she proposed writing and directing a revue of World War MUSIC II-era songs and true stories. Kingston, director of creative events for the Center for the Performing Arts, said she thought it could be presented in the Center’s smaller Studio Theater or The Tarkington. Instead, the Center’s CEO/ President Jeffrey McDermott said he wanted to stage it in the Palladium. “All of a sudden it became a multimedia presentation of eight singers and five musicians,” Kingston said. “(McDermott) gave me carte blanche to write and produce it, and off we go. I’m thrilled to have that kind of support.” “I’ll Be Seeing You: Love Stories of World War II” is set for 8 p.m. June 11 at the Palladium in Carmel. “We’re telling eight different love stories of couples who either grew up and met right after the war or were together during the war and stayed married for 60 years,” Kingston said. “I’m telling their stories with
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their photographs and letters and cards. We’re singing two songs for each couple.” Kathleen Hacker, director of vocal studies at the University of Indianapolis, said she is honored to have been asked to be a part of the story reconstructions. “Ellen has taken great care to weave these accounts together in a stunning pastiche, supported by videos, songs and family pictures,” Hacker said. One of the eight families is McDermott’s parents, who grew up during the World War II era and will attend the event. For more, visit the centerpresents.org.
The 12th annual Century 21 Scheetz Summer Concert Series at Clay Terrace began May 26 and concludes July 21. MUSIC The concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at The Lawn at Clay Terrace in Carmel. Prodigy Burger Bar will have cold beverages every evening for purchase, including beer, wine, margaritas, water and sodas. The preshow begins at 6 p.m. on the Community Side Stage, sponsored by Carmel Music Academy Activities include a T-shirt toss, selfie stations and face painters. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on the lawn from Prodigy Burger, Mountain Flower (Popcorn), Goodness Gracious (charcuterie boxes), Lou Malnati’s, Kona Ice Truck, and more. Food vendors may vary per concert), The Summer Concert Series Band lineup is: June 2: Dave & Rae; June 9: Big Rosco & The Hammers; June 16: Jambox; June 23: Country Summer; June 30: Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All Stars; July 7: Endless Summer Band; July 14: Stella Luna & the Satellites; July 21: Toy Factory.
Toy Factory will perform July 21 in the Century 21 Scheetz Summer Concert Series at Clay Terrace. (Photo courtesy of Toy Factory)
Aug. 4 is set as rain date. The Carmel Gazebo concert series is held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. The lineup: June 1: Blair Clark; June 8: The Flying Toasters; June 15: Rick K; June 22: Living Proof; June 29: Toy Factory; July 6: Duelranger; July 13: Country Summer; July 20: The Bishops; July 27 The Doo; Aug. 3: My Yellow Rickshaw; Aug. 10: The Woomblies Rock Orchestra; Aug. 17: 45RPM; Aug. 24: Stella Luna & the Satellites; Aug. 31: Mix Tape; Sept. 7: Blue River Band; Sept. 14: The Nauti Yachtys; Sept. 21: Jai Baker Trio: Sept. 28: Endless Summer Band.
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Theater shows ‘Little Prince’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com It’s easy for Tanner Brunson to embrace his role of The Aviator in Mud Creek Players’ production PLAY of “The Little Prince.” “I would say what I like the most about my character is that he’s not afraid to be himself,” the Noblesville resident said. Brunson “It takes him some time, of course. He has to break down what was done to him in the past, but in the end he’s not afraid to be who he is.” The performances run June 2 to June 18 at Mud Creek Barn Theater, 9740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. “The Little Prince” is written in the style of a children’s book but is actually a complex fable written by French aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery. The story is written from the perspective of The Aviator, who has had to make an emergency landing of his small plane in a remote desert. He is met by a boy who is dressed as a prince.
Indianapolis resident Spencer Holom, who plays the Little Prince, said he sought the title role when he auditioned. “I had never been affiliated with any large theater events,” said Holom, who recently completed eighth grade at Fall Creek Valley Middle School in Lawrence. “I’ve been in some (plays) before but not really the main role, so I thought it would be a cool new experience. “I hadn’t known much Holom about the actual ‘Little Prince,’ all the films and all that, but I think it will be cool.” Holom said memorizing lines while moving about the stage is challenging. “I’ve got a ton of lines, a few of them bigger than the others, where I’m doing a lot of movement in those, especially monologues,” Holom said. “It can be tough to remember the lines and the movements, so sometimes I will be a bit scrambled. But I just refresh myself and keep practicing, and everything should be fine.” For more, visit mudcreekplayers.org.
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Where’s Amy attends Discovering Broadway concert Where’s Amy attended a Discovering Broadway special event May 21 at the Cabaret in Indianapolis. The new Broadway musical focuses on mental health and overcoming addiction. Discovering Broadway founder Joel Kirk, a Carmel High School graduate, invited the New York City Broadway cast, board members and VIP guests for a one-night sneak peek. Above, Emily Urbanski (Carmel), Discovering Broadway board member Carol Urbanski (Carmel) and Sarah Urbanski (Carmel). For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org.
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Side view of Trevi Fountain in Rome. (Photos by Don Knebel)
Visiting Rome’s Trevi Fountain Commentary by Don Knebel I am writing this column in Rome, the subject of the next several columns. May and early June are perfect TRAVEL times to be in Rome, with high temperatures in the low 80s and lows in the 60s. Today, we visit the Trevi Fountain, the most famous fountain in the world. Since 19 B.C., aqueducts have carried fresh water to Rome from mountains to the east, with fountains at their ends. In 1732, Pope Clement XII initiated a competition for a design of a new fountain at the end of the Vergine aqueduct in an area now called Trevi because three streets (“tre vie”) converged there. Nicola Salvi, a Roman architect, won the competition with a design combining a fountain with a newly colonnaded façade of Palazzo Pali, a Roman Palace. After Salvi’s death in 1751, Giuseppe Pannini oversaw the project. When completed in 1762, the Trevi Fountain was 160 feet wide and 85 feet tall. At the center of the fountain is an enormous statue by Pietro Bracci, depicting the god Oceanus beneath a triumphal arch riding a sea-shell chariot pulled by two horses, one angry and one calm, both managed by tritons. In niches beside Oceanus are statues representing health and abundance, qualities associated with the fountain’s water. Until the water from the fountain was declared unsafe, Trevi Fountain provided water for the Vatican, carried there in barrels. The Trevi Fountain was featured in the movie “Three Coins in the Fountain,” which promoted the idea that throwing three coins into the fountain can guarantee a re-
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Today I’m tackling the words sherbet, sherbert and sorbet. First, what is sorbet? Sorbet is a frozen dessert made from GRAMMAR GUY frozen water and juice. That’s it. No dairy. And it’s pronounced the way you would talk about the Chesapeake Bay if someone punched it over and over: sorebay. The word sorbet is derived from the Arabic verb “sariba” (to drink). Interestingly, we also get the words sherbet/sherbert and syrup from sariba. We have to discuss sherbet, which is basically all the coldness of ice cream without any of the taste. Yes, sherbet does contain milk. Start with a pureed base of fruit and sugar, add some cream or milk, and then freeze. However, make sure that your frozen concoction contains between 1 and 2 percent dairy fat or it can’t be considered sherbet. I don’t know about you, but I grew up calling sherbet “sherbert.” As in, “Sure, Burt ol’ buddy, I will go to the park to feed pigeons with you.” As I evolved from
Bookish Boy into Grammar Guy, I just knew that “sherbert” was incorrect and that “sherbet” (pronounced sher-bit) was correct. They’re both technically correct. Although “sherbet” is the overwhelmingly more common spelling, both spellings came about when the word was adapted into English around the early 17th century. “Sherbet” (the spelling and the pronunciation) is much more common. Although the Oxford English Dictionary considers “sherbert” a misspelling of “sherbet,” I side with the U.S.-based people at Merriam-Webster who see “sherbert” as a lesser-used variant of “sherbet.” So, whatever your flavor this summer, make sure to go easy on people who say “sherbert,” as they aren’t technically wrong.
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 Trevi Fountain is the most famous fountain in the world.
turn to Rome and marriage to an attractive Italian. Each year, visitors who flock to the fountain day and night toss in more than $1 million in coins, which are given to local charities. No statistics are maintained on how many wishes are actually granted.
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The elementary school teacher will be responsible for teaching all aspects of elementary school in a progressive environment designed for children with learning differences. This position is full time or part time, and compensation is commiserated with experience. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a child centered mentality are essential to this position. Please submit your resume to Jean Coffman at careers@mymwa.org.
WORK HERE. BE HAPPY. Who are Clarity Care Givers? We are the premier Personal Services Agency serving elders across Central Indiana. And, we are an amazing place to work! Are you compassionate? Are you service and detail-oriented? Do you have a heart of service? If you have these qualities, and caring for vulnerable adults is or could be meaningful for you - please send your resume to: apply@claritycaregivers.com or call Amber and Suzanne at 317.774.0074, Option 3. Clarity Care Givers offers a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture focused on strong connections, recognition, compassion, and life balance---to name a few. Come to Clarity Care Givers, LLC Trusted, Requested - Preferred
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Ideal for a parent that wants to work while the kids are at school or retired person seeking part-time work in far northside Marion County. We are a friendly, growing, professional company that provides accounting, tax and business advisory services, searching for a service-oriented person as an addition to our team. This new position will work closely with our clients and other team members to enter data, ensure accurate & timely processing of documents, and maintain both internal and client files. For more information & qualifications see the complete job listing and details in our ad with the same name on Craigslist. Inquiries and resumes can also be directed to: position4newperson@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!
Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.
We are in need of painters with or without experience Please Call (317) 397-9389 for info
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Looking for an entry level employee to join our help desk. It is a perfect job for college-aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce. Primary duties include inbound tech support calls, emails, and light office work. This is a part-time or a full-time position, depending on experience and demand (20+ hours), in a flexible work environment. Please send resumes to: agilbert@theankerconsultinggroup.com.
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE INDIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE The Office seeks driven, experienced trial attorneys with a commitment to public service to successfully handle complex and high-level cases before state and federal courts. You would handle all phases of litigation, including but not limited to research and preparation of pleadings, motions and briefs, consultation with clients, settlements, trials, etc. If you seek career ascension opportunities performing work which simply cannot be matched, working with fun, energetic and passionate professionals, we have the position for you. Join the State’s law firm, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
View details online at: www.IN.gov/attorneygeneral Send resume via email to jobs@atg.in.gov or fax to 317-232-7979
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