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County officials split on need for new income tax

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com City and town councils across Hamilton County will soon vote on whether to approve a .1 percent inPUBLIC SAFETY crease to the 1 percent local income tax to fund and improve the county’s 911 communications center.

The town council of Arcadia, a town of 1,600 people north of Cicero, recently voted in favor of the tax, triggering a process that requires it to be voted on by all Hamilton County city and town councils. To go into effect, councils representing more than half of the county’s population must approve the tax increase. That means if approved

by Carmel and Fishers, whose populations comprise nearly 60 percent of the county, the tax would be approved and go into effect Jan. 1, 2020.

The proposed tax could more evenly spread the cost of funding the 911 communications center across all county residents.

Currently, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield combine to pay more than $5 million to run the center, with a statewide user fee charged to phone users covering $3.6 million. The county, small towns and townships are responsible for less than $1 million.

Previously, the county’s four largest cities helped subsidize the service for the small towns and townAltman ships, but Hamilton County Commissioner Christine Altman said officials from the large cities decided they no longer wanted to absorb those costs.

Now, Hamilton County’s small towns and townships are responsible to jointly contribute $500,000 annually, an amount determined based on the number of calls to an area. The county agreed to phase in the amount they owe, with $50,000 due in 2019 and the amount increasing by 10 percent each year until they are paying the full amount. In the meantime, the county is funding the difference.

But even with only 10 percent of the full cost due this year, the small towns are having a difficult time finding the funds, Altman said, partially because of state-mandated tax caps. And she doesn’t expect it to get any easier as their bill grows.

“Is it fair for the county to supplement the north versus the south (part of the county)?” Altman said. “We didn’t want to

Dispatchers work in Hamilton County's 911 dispatch center. (Submitted photo)

get into that, so we had to come up with a plan where everybody felt comfortable and everybody was paying their fair share.”

The 911 communications center, housed in the basement of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, handles more than 300,000 calls each year. It began dispatching all police and fire departments in the county after Carmel, Noblesville and Hamilton McKinney County consolidated their dispatch centers in 2012.

Rick McKinney, an at-large member of the Hamilton County Council, which handles the county’s finances, said he doesn’t believe the tax increase is necessary.

“We haven’t had a problem for the first five or six years (of consolidation), so we’re fixing a half-a-million-dollar problem with a $17 million tax increase,” he said. “It’s sort of like using a sledgehammer to kill a fly.”

If the tax is approved, municipalities will no longer be required to pay a service fee to use the 911 dispatch center because the tax will fully cover its operation. In Carmel, that means the city would have $1.8 million to use elsewhere.

The tax is expected to raise approximately $16 million annually for the county, which is $5 million more than its current budget, another concern for McKinney.

“There is no need right now for that extra money,” he said. “It will just go into an account and wait until the mayors and com-

missioner (who comprise the county’s 911 communications operations board) decide they need to spend it on something.”

Altman and other county officials have proposed using some of the additional funds to pay for a new, freestanding 911 dispatch center.

Jeff Schemmer, Hamilton County public safety communications executive director, said his departSchemmer ment’s 90 employees are “stuck in cracks and crevices” in an area they’ve outgrown. A potential location for a new dispatch center has not been determined.

Schemmer said funds from the tax would also allow his department to upgrade technology and properly maintain equipment.

Altman, a member of the county’s 911 communication operations board, said she understands that nobody wants to pay new taxes but that this one is “the most palatable.”

“We are empathetic to both the taxpayers who don’t want to be burdened with any additional taxes, but we also need to be empathetic to the smaller communities that don’t have the same resources,” Altman said. “Those folks deserve the same service if they are in the county. I think this is a method to make sure that continues.”

Fishers was set to hold a public hearing on the tax Sept. 16.

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HSE scores above average on ILEARN

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Hamilton Southeastern Schools scored above the state average EDUCATION on ILEARN testing in the spring. The Indiana Dept. of Education released the ILEARN results Sept. 4.

Out of 495,895 students tested statewide in grades three through eight, only 37.1 percent had a proficiency in the English/language arts and math portions of the test. Of the 9,841 HSE students tested, more than 56 percent were proficient in the ELA test.

HSE Schools officials declined to comment on the ILEARN results.

ILEARN was created as a replacement for ISTEP and was mandated during the 2017 legislative session. The test was designed to assess the same academic standards as ISTEP but with a new focus on college-andcareer readiness.

When compared to past ISTEP scores, statewide ILEARN results indicated lower

achievement levels across the state in English/language arts and mathematics.

Because the results will have a negative impact on educators, schools and districts, IDOE released a statement pledging to advocate for responsive legislative action.

“While the 2019 ILEARN results do not provide a true reflection of the performance of Indiana’s schools, they do once again show us the importance of developing a modernized state legislated accountability system that is fair, accurate, and transparent,” State Supt. Jennifer McCormick stated. “With this in mind, the department will propose the following legislative actions: place a ‘hold harmless’ year on 2018-2019 letter grades, pause intervention timelines for all schools and provide the State Board of Education with emergency rulemaking authority to review and reestablish the state accountability system.

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Phase 2 construction began in the spring and should be complete by fall 2019.

FISHERS All lanes of 126th Street at Parkside Drive are open to traffic, and there is new access to Reynolds Drive. The area is still a construction zone with a 30 mph speed limit.

Hamilton County Highway Dept. is completing resurfacing work on 113th Street from Florida Road to Southeastern Parkway. Lane restrictions are in place.

The new roundabout at 136th Street and Cyntheanne Road is open to traffic. The area is still a construction zone with a 30 mph speed limit.

There will be delays and lane restrictions near 106th and Mollenkopf Road for work related to intersection improvements Utility relocation is beginning on 96th Street as part of the road-widening project, resulting in periodic lane restrictions over the coming months.

INDOT has begun work on the northeast quadrant of I-465. Contractors will work to patch and repave segments of I-465 and I-69 from U.S. 31 down to I-70. Crews will be doing night and weekend work through October. At least one lane in each direction will always be open during this project.

CARMEL Construction is under way to extend Lowe’s Way from Keystone Parkway to Range Line Road. The project is expected to be complete by July 2020.

A new multi-use path is being installed along 136th Street between Range Line Road and Stadium Drive. Final completion is expected in October.

Work continues on the expansion of Cherry Creek Boulevard to complete the final phase to connect Hazel Dell Parkway to River Road. The project is expected to be complete by the end of this month.

A partial closure is under way at 96th Street and Gray Road for construction of a roundabout. The project is expected to be complete this month.

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Lawrence Kiwanis Club meetings – Lawrence Kiwanis Club meets from 7 to 8 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Fort Benjamin Harrison YMCA, 5736 Lee Rd. The group’s focus is the Lawrence community and children. The club works with elementary, middle and high school students and participates in most community events. The public is invited to attend a meeting.

Lawrence Exchange Club – For those looking to get involved in the Lawrence and Geist community and hoping to give back, consider joining the Lawrence Exchange Club. The club meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at the VFW, 10550 Pendleton Pike. The group’s national focus is prevention of child abuse, recognizing servicemen and women and community service.

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Fesival of Faiths set for Sept. 22

By Renee Larr news@currentinfishers.com The Fishers Multi-Faith Community for Compassion is participating RELIGION in the 2019 Indy Festival of Faiths from 1 to 5 p.m.

Sept. 22 at the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza, 55 E. Michigan St. The Center for Interfaith Cooperation is organizing the event, which is the Midwest’s largest one-day celebration of religious diversity and vitality. The theme is “Embracing Religious Diversity.”

“It’s an annual event that has been happenAhmed ing for about six years now,” said Muzaffar Ahmad, president and founder of Fishers Multi-Faith Community for Compassion. “The purpose of the concept is to invite people from different faith groups and allow people to see religious diversity and promote interfaith cooperation.”

The event will include kids’ activities, a drum circle, a procession of faiths, social awareness table conversations, a perfor-

mance stage, art exhibits, spoken words arts, an Indy author fair, tours of the Indiana War Memorial and global food trucks.

“We’ll have a table set up for our organization,” Ahmad said. “We’ll be on-hand to offer information about what we’re doing and to inspire others to do the same in their communities.”

The table will include followers of different faiths sharing items specific to their religion and a map showing all the ethnicities from around the world who live in Fishers.

The group formed in 2018 and celebrates religious diversity within Fishers.

“We want everyone to know how welcome they are here in Fishers,” said Lynn Jackson, FMCC member. “Our work together in the community thus far has been projects like sharing dinner with the homeless. Fishers is an open, inclusive community, welcoming all with love.”

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I hear from people who move here from other parts of the nation, where the recycling processes are different, confused about what we do. I also know that the recycling industry itself has changed and what was once true is no longer.

China, for example, used to take a large percentage of our recycling. Large barges used to go west across the Pacific Ocean, filled with our recyclables, and then come back east with goods that Americans buy. It was a system that worked for decades, but that changed recently. Not to get into the commerce and political details, but China has become extremely restrictive in accepting our recycling; frankly, they have enough of their own. We now have to look to American markets to process our recyclable waste.

Not to anyone’s surprise, American commodity processors have high standards for incoming material. They require low contamination rates for the commodities they accept. While China used to take our recyclables with virtually no standard, American commodity processors are different.

Regardless of what is going on in the recycling industry, the best practice is to try to reduce the amount of your personal waste.

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10:30 p.m. with live music by Polkamotion and Jambox throughout the day and evening.

There also will be beer yoga from 2 to 2:45 p.m., a free kids zone from 2 to 6 p.m., an arts Fishers Oktoberfest @ Saxony, an event orand crafts fair from 2 to 7 p.m., a cornhole ganized by Saxony and the FishEVENT ers Fraternal Order of Police, will tournament from 2:30 to 10 p.m., an all-ages celebrate German culture Sept. 20 German costume contest from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and more than 30 vendors featuring local and 21 in Witten Park. businesses and artisans.

Both days will offer authentic Proceeds benefit charities supGerman food and local vendors. ported by the Fishers Fraternal Order Options include bratwurst, potato of Police, such as those assisting salad, cheesecake, carrot cake, fair families of fallen officers and Shop foods and Leinenkugel and Sun King With a Cop. Admission to Oktoberfest beverages. is free.

Festivities are from 5:30 to 10 McKinnie-Shreve “We invite everybody to come p.m. Sept. 20 and include a concert down and enjoy the festivities,” McKfeaturing Big Rosco & The Hammers innies-Shreve said. “Over the last seven years, performing from 7 to 10 p.m.

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“We call (2019) our year of giving back to the community,” Bryant said.

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County to presThe Reserve at Hamilton Trace is ent the Ruff and Roll fundraiser a 34-acre senior living community from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Refor people 55 and older. The facility serve at Hamilton Trace in Fishers. includes independent living, asThe free family friendly event will Bryant sisted living, a rehabilitation center include Johnson’s BBQ Shack Truck, and other amenities. It is owned by Kona Ice and a wine-tasting venue Cardon and Associates. that will accept donations. There also will be face painting, officials from Trends for Tails Boutique and an appearance by DJ DISPATCH Sunny Moon. A percentage of proceeds will benefit the Humane Society for Hamil- Aktion Club looking for members – The Aktion Club of Lawrence began earlier this ton County. year and is seeking new members. The The Reserve at Hamilton Trace is preAktion Club is the only service club for senting the event to bring awareness to adults with disabilities in the Lawrence the community. area and is part of Kiwanis International’s “The whole thing is going to be fun,” family of service leadership programs. For said Kerry Bryant, an independent living those interesting in joining or learning sales consultant for the facility. “It is remore, email Dave Humes at davehumes@ ally meant to be a family fun community comcast.net. event.”

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Learning Care Group owns and operates 900-plus schools and COVER STORY early childhood centers across the nation, one of which is Pathways Learning Academy, the first of its brand to offer a STEAMbased programming approach. Pathways serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

Pathways recently opened within Northview Church’s Binford Campus at 6620 Northview Way in Indianapolis. The center is a state-licensed preschool.

“We are on the Northview Church campus and child care in this area is a need,” Learning Care Group District Manager Nelle Brien said. “(Pathways) is open to anyone. You do not need to be attendees or affiliated with the Northview Church to attend. It’s a secular center.”

However, the platform works well because the church only uses Pathways space for its Sunday school classes. Pathways programming only operates Monday through Friday.

“In a typical setting, this would be unused space Monday through Friday, and they only have children using it on weekends,” said Brien, a Carmel resident.

“Now, because of the dual purposing, we are able to maximize the space and have more children on the campus throughout the week, and it’s not sitting empty.”

In addition to providing day care options for parents, Pathways also operates as a preschool.

“We are a child care, but we also are a fully functioning preschool,” Pathways Director Abby Steffen said. “We have degreed teachers on staff implementing curriculum opportunities throughout the day, and it is very immersed in STEAM-based curriculum. So, our main goal is, academics are important, but we are making sure

(students) are well-adjusted little humans going into elementary school and preparing them for that next step.”

For elementary-aged students, beforeand after-school programming and transportation to a local elementary school is provided, in addition to a STEAM-based camp for school breaks and summer vacation.

Although the setup works for Northview Church and Pathways, Brien said as more Pathways Learning Academies partner with other churches, those churches may have different needs.

“They may have some individualized needs they want to be met,” Brien said.

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Who is we?

Hold Trump accountable

Commentary by Terry Anker We live in a land of privilege. Yes, we do. When invoking the royal prerogative, we suddenly imbue the power of the collective. Our voice now represents many. Our countenance now reflects the posture of the masses. We is the spokesperson for the movement, generation and family. We is the “one” that will speak for all. But, who appointed us we? Was there an interview, a standardized test, or an arm-wrestling competition? Probably not. On this one, perhaps the most important we of all, one must only claim unity first.

We columnists (actually, a reader rightly pointed out that it, at times, should be “us” columnists) do it all the time: assert a position and hold that it represents the reasoned view of all sentient beings. But other than ego and an unremarkable understanding of the body politic, is the prerogative defendable? Or, is it all just a keen sense of observation — or, more concernedly, an unabashed drive to the first-mover advantage?

Political leaders routinely claim to be we. “We have suffered that” is unabashedly linked to “We all, every one of us, think that.” Maybe. When we means our community, what is it to which we are condemning others? Is it clear that we know best?

Left or right, we is the hobgoblin of the docile set — happy to follow the lead of someone else’s directive. Good. It is much easier than thinking, and it is considerably much easier than defending a decidedly not we position.

Today, the Sunday talking heads question the nuanced importance of the Founder’s “individual.” Is that we really me? Do we care? We’d guess not.

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

Resuming the dance of joy Commentary by Danielle Wilson I announced this exciting news in May but it bears repeating: My tiny dancer is back in action! That’s right, after a year’s sabbatical from competition, our youngest HUMOR has decided to return to the thrilling and sometimes tawdry world of dance! And you know that that means? I’m a dance mom again! Woohoo!

Because in the long run, peeps, it’s all about me. Sure, I supported her decision to hang up her tap shoes and focus on school, knowing she needed a physical and mental break from the often overwhelming pressure. But deep down, I kept my fingers crossed that she’d (read: we’d) return. For five years, I’d been a dance mom, driving to and from rehearsals, creating the perfect low buns, pinning straps and sewing up fishnets, scrutinizing other performers, scouring sketchy streets for the specified fast-food order and silently shaming scantily clad tweens and their mothers. My life had

been just as much wrapped up in sequins and booty shorts and stupid judges who don’t know true talent when they see it as hers had been. In hindsight, this hiatus might have been more painful for me and my limited social life than it was for her. She has a ton of non-dance friends. I don’t. It’s not how I roll!

So, what does this mean for you? Basically, come January 2020, prepare for a slew of insightful and usually hilarious commentaries on girl dance drama, in all its bedazzled glory. I promise to bring my keen observation skills to every competition, every dressing room, every awards ceremony and every post-event ride home, to ensure high-quality entertainment for you, my adoring public.

You’re welcome. Jazz hands out.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “When you see a government that works great for those with money ... and is not working for everyone else, that is corruption, pure and simple, and we need to call it out for what it is.”

— U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Editor, More than 130 congressional representatives have taken a stand against corruption and support an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. It’s imperative that every member of Congress recognize the danger of letting Trump get away with his criminal activity and publicly support an impeachment inquiry. It would be unconscionable to do otherwise.

We’ve got the facts. (Special Counsel) Bob Mueller did not exonerate Trump — not by a long shot. His investigation found extensive criminal activity and resulted in 37 indictments and at least seven convictions or guilty pleas, including Trump’s national security advisor, personal lawyer and campaign chairman.

No one is above the law in our country, not even the president.

Mueller did his job. It’s time for Congress to do theirs. That’s why our representatives must publicly voice their support for holding Trump accountable through a formal impeachment inquiry.

Doing nothing will only embolden Trump to continue breaking the law and will set a dangerous precedent for our democracy.

That’s not the America I know.

Wendy Wheeler, Noblesville

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A Wood-be mistake Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Mary Ellen and I were walking on the Butler campus after the Penrod Arts Fair. That’s when I saw on the sidewalk a HUMOR tiny plastic facsimile of Woody, the star of an iconic Disney animated movie series. He was 9 inches tall and colorfully painted. All his limbs and his head were poseable.

I love puppets and statues of all types.

I own life-size figures of Laurel and Hardy and smaller versions of Howdy Doody, Groucho Marx and Buster Keaton, to name a few.

I picked up this little guy and took him home. That night I realized what a terrible mistake I had made by taking Woody. It brought back a memory of my own childhood pal, a hand puppet named Monkey. His little face was cream colored; the rest of his body was a furry chocolate brown. Everywhere I went, he was with me. Some kids have a blankie. I had a monkey.

My parents and I used to walk to a pond near our home to feed the ducks. One afternoon, Monkey had been in my pocket the whole time, but when we returned home, he was missing. My father took me back to the lake in the early evening, flashlight in hand, to search for my lost companion, but no Monkey. It was devastating. I almost flunked out of first grade because of the trauma.

Feeling bad about taking Woody, I shared my monkey story with Mary Ellen. I discovered for the first time that she also had a favorite stuffed animal that had disappeared during a family outing. Loss affects all of us differently. In first grade, Mary Ellen was No. 1 in her class.

I needed to make amends, so I created a sign: I AM LOOKING FOR THE LITTLE BOY OR GIRL WHO LOST ME. I returned to where I found Woody, placed him against a tree and affixed the message above his head (a photo of this is on my Facebook page).

I’m not optimistic that Woody will find his owner, but I hope that will make up for the mistake I made. That’s my “Toy Story,” and I’m sticking to it.

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

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Graduation held for ‘miracle’ baby after 135 days in NICU

By Emma Uber news@currentincarmel.com

“Pomp and Circumstance” flooded the ears of proud friends and family Aug. 28, a scene common at IU HEALTH NORTH most graduation ceremonies.

But upon closer inspection, this celebration was a little different than most. The cap and gown were purchased from Build-ABear; the event took place in a hospital hallway; and the graduate was only 135 days old. But everyone present felt that they were witnessing something special.

“It’s just a miracle,” said Taylour Needler, a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at IU Health North in Carmel.

Hartley Madelyn Moon was born April 15, almost four months before her Aug. 9 due date. Weighing only 1 pound, 4 ounces at birth, Hartley, alongside her family and medical care team, began a long fight for a healthy life.

Taylor Moon, Hartley’s mother, had not spent a single night at home since giving birth. The family lives in McCordsville.

“When she was born so early, I still felt like she should be in my belly and so I felt like I needed to be right there with her,” she said. “As it got further along, I felt like it was kind of good luck to be here with her. I knew that the first night I spent at home I wanted her to be with me.”

Needler, Hartley’s primary nurse, said during her stay in the hospital the tiny patient endured numerous procedures and was on a high-frequency ventilator. She also required laser eye surgery, a feeding tube, a CPAP and a cannula.

“Her future should look the same as any other full-term baby,” Needler said.

After a 135-day battle, staff at IU Health North and Hartley’s family decided that a celebration was in order, so they threw a NICU graduation.

“We see babies go home from the NICU every day, but for parents, especially parents who have been here for four months with a baby they didn’t know would live or not, this will be huge, almost like a second birthday for Hartley,” Needler said. “This day will be celebrated forever as her coming home day, so I think it’s special that we celebrate with the families and let them know that they have our support and encouragement.”

As they carried Hartley, clad in a cap and

Steven and Taylor Moon walk their daughter, Hartley, out of IU Health North after the baby spent 135 days in the NICU. (Photo by Emma Uber)

gown, down the hallway lined with nurses and family, Hartley’s parents, Taylor and Steven Moon, were visibly emotional as they prepared to take their baby home for the first time.

“Hartley is 135 days old today, but 135 days ago we weren’t really sure where we would be today,” Taylor said. “We definitely knew that it wasn’t a guarantee that she was going to come home someday.”

Hartley now weighs 8 pounds, 6 ounces.

Her parents have a sunny outlook and a new perspective on life.

“At the very beginning, if somebody had said, ‘You’ll be here for 135 days,’ that would have totally overwhelmed me,” Taylor said.

“It’s definitely taught us to just take it one day at a time, celebrate the little victories.

All of our little milestones were just something to get us through, so we didn’t focus on the bigger picture, but just the little things.”

Even after celebrating when Hartley’s weight doubled at 100 days, and the many other milestones that were hung on the wall of the Moon’s hospital room, the graduation celebrated the biggest milestone yet.

“We know that this could have ended really differently and we’re just so blessed and so happy that we get to bring her home,” Taylor said.

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Staff from Indiana Members Credit Union present a $3,040 check to Community Health Network staff. A partnership between the two entities allows IMCU members to support of the independent nonprofit hospital system by signing up for and using a Community Health Network debit card.

Each time the card is used as a signature-based transaction, Community Health Network Foundation benefits. Since beginning the program in 2017, Community Health Network Foundation has earned $11,605 through the program. From left, Bente Weitekamp, vice president for development, Community Health Network Foundation; Rob Baker, executive director of foundation operations, Community Health Network Foundation; Gina Terril, business development manager, IMCU; Thorpe Miller, vice president of business development and marketing, IMCU; Stephanie Wade, branch manager, IMCU Community East Branch; Brittany Johnson, branch manager, IMCU Castleton Branch; Ann Stephens Vauter, manager, health promotions, Community Health Network; and Robert Ruffing, supervisor, behavioral health, Community Health Network. (Submitted photo)

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Williams honored to earn spot in Songbook Hall of Fame

By Mark Ambrogi •mark@youarecurrent.com A younger generation was introduced to the multiple talents of Paul Williams through the 2011 documentary aptly named “Paul Williams Still Alive.”

Anyone alive in the 1970s doesn’t need ACHIEVEMENT to be introduced to Williams, a 5-foot-2 singer/songwriter/actor who was a regular on “The Tonight Show,”appeared in “Smokey and the Bandit” and wrote many iconic. But he then seemingly disappeared from the public view for many years. He is the first to admit the ‘80s were a lost decade because of cocaine and alcohol addiction.

Great American Songbook Foundation founder Michael Feinstein certainly recognizes the talents of Williams, who will be inducted into the Songbook Hall of Fame, along with Tony Bennett, Doris Day and Duke Ellington, Sept. 21 at the Palladium in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Day died at 97 in May and Ellington died at 75 in 1974. Dionne Warwick will provide entertainment at the sold-out Songbook Celebration gala, which supports the center’s artistic and educational programming.

“That’s the music that brought me into music,” Williams said of the Songbook era. “When I was in high school in the ‘50s, everyone was listening to rock ‘n’ roll, I was listening to ‘Only the Lonely’ and (Frank) Sinatra. My favorite song has always been ‘Someone to Watch Over Me.’ It’s wonderful full circle for me to share the company of these amazing songs and songwriters.”

Williams said he considers Feinstein a good friend and sang at his wedding to Terrence Flannery.

“It’s remarkable at this point of my life. I turn 79 on Sept. 19. I feel like a tired 34. It’s a remarkable thing to celebrate,” he said. “I get to shake hands with the man (Feinstein) that has kept those songs alive.”

Williams is thrilled to be inducted with such a special group.

“The great thing about what I do for a living is we never have to give up our fan card,” he said. “When I see Tony Bennett, I try to keep that, ‘Oh, my god, there’s Tony Bennett’ look off my face and look as casual as possible.

Williams said he was thrilled to add Bennett to the list of famous singers who have recorded his songs, such as Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Elvis Presley.

A lyricist for most of his career, Williams co-wrote The Carpenters songs “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays” with Roger Nichols.

Williams wrote most of “The Muppet Movie” songs with Kenneth Ascher, including “Rainbow Connection.

“These are great composers that I worked with and I learned so much from,” Williams said.

Williams won an Oscar for writing “Evergreen,” which Barbra Streisand sang in the 1976 movie “A Star is Born.”

Williams said people frequently come up to him and say they were married to “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Evergreen.”

Paul Williams will be inducted into the Songbook Hall of Fame Sept. 21 at the Palladium. (Submitted photo)

“Sometimes that is followed up by we’re not together anymore,” he said. “But it’s phenomenal to think you’ve been part of that magical moment in someone’s life.”

Williams is not singing as much as he used to. He did act in the second season of the Amazon Prime series “Goliath.” For the past 11 years, he has been president of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

“I’m not singing as much. Frankly, there are some challenges around my hearing that make it a little difficult to find a note once in a while,” he said. “I haven’t quit singing, but I find I’m really comfortable letting someone else sing the songs.”

Williams initially pursued an acting career but got few parts.

He unsuccessfully auditioned for “The Monkees” TV show, but there was a bright side.

“The failure of the acting career led me to songwriting,” he said.

Williams has been sober for 29 years and is a certified drug rehabilitation counselor through UCLA. “The two things I’m intensely passionate about are recovery and protecting musicians’ rights and making sure they are compensated for the brilliant work they do,” he said.

‘Annie’ team seeks ‘Sandy’ at Art of the Dog editorial@youarecurrent.com The Cat is looking for a dog.

Perry Accetturo, from The Cat, said theater representatives will be at the Art of the Dog from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Carmel Arts & Design District to let dog owners know about the auditions for Sandy, the dog, for “Annie.”

“We are looking for a dog that is wellmannered, is OK with the kids in the show, is OK with big crowds and being on stage,” Accetturo said. “We’re going to fill the stage with the cast and have them laugh and clap and see how the dog reacts to that and stage lights. The dog that meshes well with all those elements is the dog we are going to ultimately extend an offer to.”

The world premiere of the repertory production of musicals “Annie” and “Annie Warbucks” will open Nov. 14 and run through Dec. 1 at The Cat. A dog has already been cast for “Annie Warbucks.”

Accetturo said they are taking RSVPs for the auditions, which will be 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 5 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel.

Email willwood@thecattheatre.com to RSVP. Westfield — Uncorked with Greg Osborne is 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 at Urban Vines, 330 E. 161st St. Noblesville — Movies in the Park will feature “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at dusk Sept. 20 at Federal Hill Commons.

Carmel — The Third Annual Pups and Pints series is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Clay Terrace Dog Park.

Carmel — Country Summer will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo.

Carmel — Frank Bradford will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Sugar Creek Vineyard and Winery, 1111 W. Main St., Suite 165.

Fishers — Van Hunt and special guest Andy Allo will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Sept. 20 at Nickel Plate Amphitheater. Tickets are $10.

Fishers — Fishers Oktoberfest at Saxony is 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 and noon to 10 p.m.

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Value-driven autumn reds Commentary by Elizabeth Morse With an impending chill in the air, it’s time to consider some heavier wines for fall weather. I’ve got three WINEderlust reds for you this week and all of them can be found at Mass Ave Wine in downtown Indianapolis. I mention this because last month I had quite a few emails asking where (specifically) my suggestions could be found locally. Ask for Lisa.

First up, Juggernaut ‘Hillside’ Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a bold and structured wine from California.

Four hillside vineyards in Napa, specifically.

Vines that grow mountainside have to work harder to bear fruit. The result is grape yields that are less prolific and much more intensely flavored. Aged in French oak, this wine is luxuriously textured with lots of vanilla flavors. Oh, and the dark currants.

Big, sexy wine for a great price ($20).

Next is Southern Belle, a blend of equal parts Syrah and Monastrell. It’s made in the

south of Spain and aged in retired bourbon (Pappy Van Winkle) barrels. Although the bourbon nuances are more obvious on the nose, they are still evident on the palate.

Coupled with big fruit flavors, toffee and vanilla, it’s kind of brambly and kind of boozy at the same time. Yum. Also $20ish.

Last but certainly not least is a favorite varietal of mine: Barista Pinotage.

Pinotage from South Africa typically offers dark fruit flavors with smokiness and earthy notes. Barista doesn’t disappoint.

Charming and rustic, this one also boasts mad coffee flavors and aromas. Dare I say it? A smidge of nutmeg and leather. All for less than $15. Boom.

With an impending chill in the air, it’s time to consider some heavier wines for fall weather.

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The veteran comedians present their “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t” show, which also features Della Mae, banjo innovator Alison Brown and keyboardist Jeff Babko from the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” house band.

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“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Actors 18, 19, 20, 21 and Theatre of Indiana, Studio Theater, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel 2 p.m. Sept. 22 ATI presents a musical version of comedy of a high-class con man and small-time grifter competing to swindle an heiress.

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Willie Nelson will appear in the Outlaw Music Festival, which begins at 5 p.m. Sept. 20 at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center. (Photo by David McClister)

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As an Indiana native, Mike always enjoys a meal at a local restaurant and showing people what the Indy area has to offer. You may find him drinking at local coffee shops, eating brunch in Fishers, shopping and having dinner in Carmel or at the latest concerts. For more, visit @wheresmikeg on Instagram.

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Commentary by Mike Gillis Address: 8603 E 116th St., Fishers What to get: Pad Thai Price: $7.99 Mike G’s take: A great place for lunch or dinner with great Thai and Japanese opThai Sushi House’s Chicken Pad Thai. (Photo by Mike Gillis) tions. Lunch time is a great the day. If I could change anything, I would option with big portions for just $7.99. All dishes are served with your choice of chick- probably add shrimp or beef in addition to chicken. en, beef, pork, tofu, vegetables, shrimp or Popular menu items: seafood and spring roll with soup and salad. You also get to choose your spice level: • Pad Thai – Stir-fried rice noodle with medium hot, hot, extra hot and Thai hot! bean sprout, onion, egg and peanut in What I tried: The Chicken Pad Thai was pad Thai sauce. good. It had a great flavor with a combina• Yellow Curry - Sliced meat in yellow tion of rice noodles, tender chicken, onions, curry with coconut milk, potato, carrot eggs and peanuts. To be safe, I went with and onion. medium spice level, but it wasn’t very spicy • Sushi – One of the specialties here. The at all. Next time I plan to kick it up a notch. options seem endless, but everything is Overall, it was a very well-balanced meal made fresh to order, and if you like suand I had enough to eat for a snack later in shi, this is the place for you.

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Visiting the House of Ananias Commentary by Don Knebel Just inside the ancient eastern gate of Damascus, Syria, are rooms TRAVEL said to have been the firstcentury home of a person who participated in the conversion of the Apostle Paul.

According to the Christian New Testament, Paul (then named Saul) was persecuting Christians until he heard the voice of Jesus on the road to Damascus, causing him to fall to the ground and leaving him temporarily blind.

His companions took him into Damascus, where AnaChapel in House of Ananias in Damascus, Syria. (Photo by Don Knebel) nias, a Jewish follower of Jesus, baptized him in the Straight Street home of a man of Paul’s four missionary journeys. named Judas. With Paul’s belief in the Resurrection of Jesus established and his sight restored, he spent the rest of his life spreading Christianity around the Roman Empire.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes Legends surrounded Ananias, one identifying him as the & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. first bishop of Damascus and another saying that he was com. stoned to death outside the city. In the Middle Ages, two subterranean rooms along Straight Street were claimed to belong to the house where the sainted Ananias had lived at the time of Paul’s baptism. Christians and Muslims alike revered the rooms. In 1820, the Franciscans acquired the rooms and turned one of them into a chapel.

Today, the House of Ananias, along the Damascus street still named Straight, is open to the public.

Renovated in 1973, one room features a marble sculpture showing Ananias baptizing Paul. The other room, still used as a chapel, includes three scenes from the Biblical account of Paul’s visit to Damascus.

The scene on the right shows Paul falling from his horse after encountering Jesus, the one in the middle shows his baptism and the one on the left shows him being lowered in a basket from a Damascus wall to avoid persons trying to kill him. A nearby wall map shows the routes

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CITY OF FISHERS ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TA-19-13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, October 2nd in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana 46038.

REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a text amendment to “Section 6.16. Signage Standards” of the Unified Development Ordinance.

LOCATION: Citywide The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above.

Written objections filed with the secretary of the Advisory Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Advisory Plan Commission, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.

Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3155 www.fishers.in.us CITY OF FISHERS ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RZ-19-12 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 6:00PM, Wednesday, October 2nd in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana 46038.

REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): The City of Fishers requests a public hearing and favorable recommendation to rezone three lots with existing single-family residences from OS Open Space to R5 Residential. The subject properties are together approximately 1.11 acres.

LOCATION: The Proposal is located within The Pines subdivision, at 9806, 9800, & 9796 River Oak Lane North, Fishers IN 46038, generally located north of 96th Street and east of Allisonville Road, parcels 15-14-10-04-10-014.000, 15-14-10-04-10-015.000, & 15-14-1004-10-016.000.

The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above.

Written objections filed with the secretary of the Advisory Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Advisory Plan Commission, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.

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