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By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township recently released its annual report covering the 2022-23 SCHOOLS school year and highlighting its 95-percent graduation rate, among other accomplishments. The report stated that enrollment for the school year ending in spring of 2023 was 16,414. The district boasts four accredited early learning centers and six curricular themes for elementary students: STEM, Spanish immersion, communications, environmental studies, inquiry/performing arts and international studies. The district also reported that it has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation for 12 consecutive years for excellence in music education. The report stated that MSDLT offers 24 varsity sports opportunities and has accumulated 47 state and five national championships. Among the Class of 2023, 28 student athletes committed to continuing their athletic careers at colleges and universities, according to the report. The district’s high school marching band, the Marching Pride of Lawrence Township, combines student musicians from Lawrence North and Lawrence Central high schools. The report stated that the band was recognized in the October 2022 issue of Marching Bands in the USA.

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Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township offices are at 6501 Sunnyside Rd. (Photo courtesy of MSDLT)

“MPLT is a small community with common goals. LC and LN students learn with and from other students with whom they may not otherwise interact,” the report stated. “And yet, those different perspectives come together to perform precise choreography and harmonious music. The benefits of the MPLT ecosystem carry over into academics with MPLT students applying the same focus and skills in classroom achievements.” The report provided an update on various renovation projects throughout the district, noting that a significant portion of its ongoing facilities improvement project was completed by the end of the 2022-23 school year. “In the last nine years, over $400 million has been invested in renovations and expansions that addressed capacity, safety

and security, enhanced learning environments, IT infrastructure and mechanicals for every facility,” the report stated. “The multiyear $220M simultaneous transformation at both Lawrence Central and Lawrence North, funded by the capital referendum, is in the third year of construction. Many of the major improvements, including the three-story academic wings, are complete.” Renovations to both high schools are expected to be done this fall. The annual report included goals set by the MSDLT Board of Education. They are: Equity and anti-racism, student achievement, establishing a strategic plan, valuing people in the district, safety and security for all school facilities, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. For the full report, visit ltschools.org.

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AgriPark closed for the season — The Fishers AgriPark is closed for the winter season, with daily operation suspended until May. Compost drop-offs are still accepted from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Century Club picks fourth-quarter recipient — Fishers Century Club recently announced that Youth Mentoring Initiative was selected as the winning charity for December. The club is still tallying total

funds raised from in-person and online contributions, but the donation is expected to exceed $3,000. The donation will support YMI’s services in schools within Hamilton Southeastern School District. Household Heroes classes announced — Household Heroes classes at the Fishers Parks’ Maker Playground teach skills to fix simple household projects, such as drywall repair, plumbing, basic electrical wiring, tool usage, and more. Maker Playground

membership is not required, and classes are open to anyone 16 and older, regardless of skill. Cost is $20 per person. All sessions are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register, visit bit.ly/3HezXAa. Upcoming classes that still have space available are: • March 20: Power Tool Basics • April 17: Picture Hanging • May 15: Toilet Trouble • June 19: Drywall Repair • July 17: Cut & Install Molding

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news@geistcurrent.com The annual AARP Tax-Aide program in the City of Lawrence is set to begin Feb. 9 at the Fort Ben Branch of the SERVICES Indianapolis Public Library, 9330 E. 56th St. For the past 10 years, the tax preparation service was offered at the Lawrence Community Park community center, according to an announcement from the city. “This change in location aims to continue providing accessible and efficient tax preparation services for senior citizens while utilizing a space that is convenient,” the announcement stated. The AARP Tax-Aide program started in 1968, according to the AARP Foundation website. The program “has provided free tax help to over 78 million taxpayers, with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income,” the website stated. “Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure

The Indianapolis Public Library’s Fort Ben Branch will host AARP Tax-Aide volunteers to help Lawrence residents with tax preparation. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)

they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code.” To learn more and get a list of documents needed to make sure an AARP Tax-Aide preparation visit runs efficiently, visit aarp. org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide. The tax preparation service is available to all ages. Trained volunteers will help anyone with a simple tax return, but appointments are required. To make an appointment, visit the Fort Ben branch library in person starting Jan. 22.

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Newly appointed City of Lawrence Fire Department Chief Bob Wallace, center, recently appointed EMS Chief Tony Dowd, left, to the role of Deputy Chief of Administration and Lt. John Moore, right, as Division Chief of EMS. Mayor Deb Whitfield officially swore both into their new positions. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)

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Police offers Citizens Academy news@geistcurrent.com The Lawrence Police Department is accepting applications for its Citizen Academy through Feb. 15. OPPORTUNITY The program begins March 7 and lasts through May 16. According to an announcement from the City of Lawrence, the Citizen Academy aims to develop community awareness through education, providing a deeper understanding of the Lawrence Police Department and the role law enforcement plays in the community. “The Lawrence Police Department Citizen Academy will promote the concept of ‘Together Everyone Achieves More,’” the announcement stated. “This will create better teamwork and cooperation between the Lawrence Police Department and the citizens we serve.” The 11-week program consists of weekly three-hour classes that include lectures, hands-on learning and role-playing scenarios, according to the application form. Participants will be required to complete a ride-along with a patrol officer.

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Those who participate in the Lawrence Police Department Citizen Academy will learn about policing functions and how to assist officers in identifying and resolving problems in the community. “This program will provide an overview of the professional training that Lawrence Police Department officers receive and how we function to provide the highest level of service and protection to the community,” the form states. Participants must be 21 or older. To apply, visit cityoflawrence.org/news/2024/01/09/ lpd-citizen-academy-application-2024.

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Fishers senior basketball player improves with age By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Fishers High School basketball coach Garrett Winegar is convinced the best is yet to come for senior Keenan Garner. “He is just scratching the surface,” Winegar said. Garner, a 6-foot-6 guard/forward, doesn’t turn 18 until April. “Also, with living on a U.S. Army base in Germany for seven years prior to returning to the States last year, Keenan has not played as much basketball as many of the kids in the States have,” Winegar said. “On top of all that, he works his butt off, is a terrific kid and leader and is going to do what it takes to continue to grow.” Garner, who moved to Fishers in September 2022, was averaging more than 16 points and eight rebounds as of Jan. 18. The Tigers were 14-0 at the time. “Keenan has improved the most with his ball handling, passing and finishing and his overall game IQ and feel for the game,” Winegar said. “He has really developed into a true wing/guard who has the ability to also play in the post. Keenan has worked

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Fishers High School senior Keenan Garner leads the Tigers in scoring. (Photo courtesy of Fishers athletics)

offseason and really just believing we can win any game we go into,” Garner said. “We have really good team chemistry. We do things on and off the court. Once you have that relationship off the court, it translates to on the court. We’re unselfish and we trust each other in the big moments.”

Garner said his biggest leap from last season has been as a leader. “I’m teaching everybody everything I can to have a really good senior season,” Garner said. “I’m focusing on all parts of my game, not just scoring but rebounding and assisting. I’m trying to be a more versatile player. I’m trying to do a lot of everything, not just one thing.” Garner, who was averaging 63 percent shooting from the field, averaged 7.9 points on 55 percent shooting last season. “We have a lot of good shooters,” he said. “I feel like everyone on our team can step up and hit a shot, and that opens up driving lanes.” In Germany, Garner said his high school played against other schools from military bases. Garner began playing basketball when he was about 11 years old. He was trained and coached by Mario Coursey for approximately five years. “He helped me fall in love with the game and it grew from there,” he said. Garner has NCAA Division I offers from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Eastern Illinois, in addition to some NAIA offers.

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Retired Lawrence utilities superintendent rose through the ranks over 37-year career By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Scott Salsbery’s 37-year career with the City of Lawrence Utilities started because he needed a job, and his parents knew a guy. “My parents lived next door to the guy who was superintendent of the utilities at that time, Bob Davis, and they were looking for help,” Salsbery said. “They had just started a water main replacement project over in Brookhaven, and I was between jobs at the time.” So, in 1986, Salsbery started as what he called a “ditch man” — the guy in the hole, making repairs and installing new equipment. Fast-forward to the close of 2023, and he has just retired as the utilities superintendent. A lot happened in between, though. In an interview at Porter Books in downtown Lawrence, Salsbery recalled that he was part of the work crews through 1993, when he transferred to the newly created city engineer’s office as an assistant. Through that job, he learned about easements, rights of way, surveying, design work and more. After then-mayor Tom Schneider’s 1999 deal to sell Lawrence’s water utility to the Indianapolis Water Co. fell through, Salsbery said Lawrence Utilities LLC was formed to manage the utility for the city. “That is when, in the latter part of 2001, I came on board at the LLC as an assistant director of operations,” he said. “Mainly dealing with stuff out in the field — running the crews and whatnot.” The next mayor, though, made some changes. Salsbery recalled that Mayor Deborah Cantwell campaigned on “taking the utilities back,” because along with the LLC came controversial large rate increases for residents. “It was almost like a 100-percent rate increase,” he said. “I mean, huge, because they hadn’t adjusted water rates since, like, 1988.” A lawsuit followed to break the LLC contract, and eventually the utility went back to city management after about seven years under the LLC. But before the lawsuit was resolved, the director of operations — Salbery’s boss at the time — quit his job, leaving Salsbery in charge of that department. Various other mayors came and went,

City of Lawrence Utilities Superintendent Scott Salsbery and former Mayor Steve Collier cut the ribbon during a grand opening celebration of the refurbished Fort Harrison Water Treatment Plant (File photo)

but Salsbery remained. When Steve Collier started his first term as mayor, he appointed Salsbery to the top job with the city’s utilities, where Salsbery remained for his final eight years. That’s when he did some of the work he’s most proud of — rebuilding the city’s water infrastructure, which wasn’t an easy task since the utility was pretty much broke. “When we took over, the water utility was virtually bankrupt,” he said. “By December of 2017, if we just chose to do nothing, the water utility would have defaulted on its bond. So, it was a very dire situation. The sewer was in a little better shape, but not much. And again, a lot of this is just due to our councilors in the past — nobody wanted to raise rates. It was politically unpopular.” But, he said, the utility needed money to make major emergency repairs. For example, he said, in 2016, before he was appointed superintendent, he received a call that one of the water plants’ aerator units — used to treat raw water pumped up from the aquifer — had collapsed and fallen into the well. The city’s finances in general weren’t that great, Salsbery said, and he credited then-Controller Jason Fenwick for helping

City of Lawrence Utilities Superintendent Scott Salsbery rose through the ranks, starting as a “ditch man” in 1986. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)

to turn all that around through planning, management and forward-thinking. Salsbery said the city’s administrators worked well as a team. They also came up with a plan for gradual rate increases to help pay for those needed repairs and improvements. It wasn’t easy, he said, and it wasn’t unanimous. But they did get a rate increase passed and were able to improve the city’s bond rating to qualify for project funding.

They also secured an $8.5 million state loan, which started the ball rolling. That ball hasn’t stopped, and Salsbery said he hopes it keeps going. “All of our key water assets right now are basically as good as new,” Salsbery said. “The important thing now is just to stay on top of that and don’t let them deteriorate — like what happened before — by doing smaller but more frequent rate increases to make sure that you’re keeping up with your routine operation and maintenance.” Salsbery said there are still challenges ahead for the city’s utilities. “But I like to think that with the tremendous teamwork — everybody kind of doing their part — we definitely leave city utilities in way, way better shape than we found it. That’s a source of great satisfaction for me, personally.” A few days into retirement, Salsbery said he had been doing a lot of reading, catching up on home projects and relaxing. His big retirement plans will involve travel — domestic and international. He has family in France, he said, and he and his wife enjoy road trips. Like the Robert Frost poem, he said they prefer the “road less traveled.” “We don’t take main roads,” he said. “We try to stay on back roads because we’re firm believers in the fact you find more cool stuff out on the back roads.” ON THE COVER: City of Lawrence Utilities Superintendent Scott Salsbery has retired after 37 years at the utility. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)

A FRENCH CONNECTION Retired City of Lawrence Utilities Superintendent Scott Salsbery, who served a term in the U.S. Air Force, comes from a military family and grew up moving around from base to base. “I was actually born on Chanute Air Force Base over in Illinois, just across the state line in Rantoul, Illinois, kind of north of Champaign,” he said. His dad — originally from Kokomo — had his last duty assignment at the recruiting center in downtown Indianapolis. “He still owns the original family farm out there (in) Kokomo.”

Salsbery said his mother is French and his parents met when his father was stationed in Paris. “My mom was living with her older sister in basically a suburb of Paris,” he said. “I forget exactly how they met, but I think it was through some people that my dad worked with who lived next door to where my mom’s sister was — kind of a matchmaker type thing.” The family lived in various places, ending up in Lawrence in 1977, and Salsbery’s been there ever since.

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Nutrition shop opens In Lawrence By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com A new coffee shop specializing in healthy meals has opened in Lawrence. According to the owners, it has RIBBON CUTTING a diverse menu of food and beverages. On Jan 15, owners Erika Canul and Enrique Martinez celebrated the opening of 2E Lawrence Nutrition Place with a ribbon cutting at the store, 4721 N. Franklin Rd., in Lawrence. Canul and Martinez said they wanted to start a business that would emphasize nutrition by incorporating Herbalife products into the menu. According to the Herbalife website, its products support nutrition goals that include weight loss and muscle gain. Martinez said 2E Lawerence Nutrition Place is committed to nourishing the community and promoting healthy lifestyles. “My goal is to bring to the (people) around the neighborhood a quality life,” Martinez said. “Better life and more nutrition (are the goals).” 2E Lawrence Nutrition beverage options include smoothies, juice, Boba tea and

2E Lawrence Nutrition Place owners Erika Canul, left, and Enrique Martinez celebrate the grand opening of their business. (Photo by Edward Redd)

cappuccino. “The Boba tea is made with four different teas,” Martinez said. “It has a little less caffeine and is high in protein.” The coffee shop also has a selection of healthy food items, such as muffins, pancakes, doughnuts and cheesecakes. Martinez said that everything on the menu is delicious and healthy. 2E Lawrence Nutrition Place is open Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday from 7 a.m., to 6 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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‘MENOPAUSE, THE MUSICAL” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Menopause, the Musical” through Feb. 4 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Front, from left, Brett Mutter, Kieran Danaan. Back, from left, Eric Olson and Craig Underwood, form the cast of “Route 66.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Feinstein’s presents “Deception: An Evening of Magic & Lies” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25; “Dueling Pianos,” presented by Brittany Brumfield & Baby Grand Entertainment, at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26; and Eric Baker & Friends Presents: “The Piano Man: A Billy Joel Tribute” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS Saxophonist Branford Marsalis will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. CIRQUE GOES TO THE SYMPHONY

era, and radio disc jockeys reflect the area of the nation. Eric Olson, a Fishers resident, wasn’t familiar with the show but saw a video of the previous time ATI performed “Route 66.” “It’s really fun to hear a mix of songs and you are like, ‘I’ve known that song my whole life,’” said Olson, who works for Indiana Repertory Theatre as institutional giving manager and is in his fourth production with ATI. “Songs like ‘King of the Road’ mixed in with songs you’ve never heard before, but (it’s) a great tune. It’s a lot of work in a little time. These shows have a way of being terrifying in the beginning, thinking, ‘There is no way I can ever do this,’ and then a few days in, it’s ‘Hey, I’m doing this and it feels great.’” Each performer has a few solo songs. Brandon Vos, a Camby resident, is the music director. “It’s a fun show because I think a lot of the tunes are familiar to everybody,” Vos said. “It’s the boogie-boogie surfer rock and Beach Boys-type stuff. It’s just a lot of energy and a lot of fun for us and the

audience, too. There are participation moments a couple times.” Vos said there are more than 30 songs, mostly between 2 and 4 minutes long. “I’m in charge of specific parts of the music itself but they all bring their own personalities to it,” Vos said. Vos has worked with Indianapolis resident Brett Mutter at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Mutter previously acted in ATI’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” “I love tight harmonies and tight quartet singing,” Mutter said. Cast member Kieran Danaan, a New York City resident, made his ATI debut in “Mr. Confidential” in May 2023. “The four of us in this cast get to be so versatile,” Danaan said. “We get to explore different sides of ourselves. The four of us are witty, so it’s going to be a good time.” Danaan said most of the music was new to him. “The music is very relaxing but it’s also upbeat,” he said. “The music has a good message.” For more, visit atistage.org.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra will be joined by Cirque de la Symphonie at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org. GHOST LIGHT CABARET Civic Theatre will present “Hidden Gems” as part of its Ghost Light Cabaret’s fundraiser shows at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org. ‘COCKTAILS, COMEDY & COSTUMES’ Actors Theatre of Indiana’s fundraiser, “Cocktails, Comedy & Costumes,” is set for Jan. 26 at BASH in Carmel. The cocktail party begins at 6:30, followed by a meal at 7:15 and a show at 8 p.m. For more, visit atistage.org.

DISPATCH Hyperion Players presents ‘Doubt — A Parable’ — The Hyperion Players, with the support of The Farmers Bank, will present John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt — A Parable,” Jan. 25-28 at The Switch Theatre in Fishers. The performances are at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-27 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at hyperionplayers.com/tickets/ or at the door.

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ICC to release new choral series By Ken Severson editorial@youarecurrent.com

anapolis Children’s Choir’s new publishing arm publishes choral music for all ages and levels by composers who submit their work. Joshua Pedde is a music man. And a pubIf accepted, Pedde said the material can lishing man, too, and he wants to make sure be shared with other music teachers. others who compose “We try to reward them for their MUSIC quality music are heard, work,” Pedde said. especially with regard And they try to encourage comto the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. posers who submit material that is The Carmel resident is the arturned down because it does not tistic director of the Indianapolis suit the choir’s needs. Children’s Choir, which boasts one “We let them know why their of the largest children’s choir prowork doesn’t fit our needs,” Pedde Pedde grams in the world. Pedde also is said. “We try to give feedback, and one of the minds behind the Indiahopefully they continue to try and napolis Children’s Choir Publishing House, submit their work with others.” which is in partnership with Beckenhorst Pedde works with Leeann Starkey, co-ediPress of Columbus, Ohio. tor of the ICC Publishing House and also the And the partnership recently announced curriculum coordinator, as well as a director a new choral series by Henry Leck, the with the choir. Hamilton County resident Indianapolis Children’s Choir founder and Patrick Fata works with both to provide conductor laureate. new music. “We are very excited to have Henry Leck “I’m also one of the editors,” Pedde said. have his series at the publishing house,” “We all go through the material sent to us.” Pedde said. “He has made such an impact Besides the new choral series, the ICC on the field of choral music for over 30 Publishing House is releasing 12 additional years. We are proud to have him join us.” songs that range in style and voice arrangeFounded nearly three years ago, the Indiment, Pedde said.

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