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City council member: ‘Grand Park does not make money’

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

what its expenses are, what its balance sheet and income sheet look like, what we are on the hook for and what our intentions Westfield City Council member Troy Patare. I do think Grand Park is successful in ton gave a presentation on Grand certain aspects such as bringing in Park’s finances a tax base, but I think we need to CITY NEWS at the council’s look at it more from a big picture May 2 finance (perspective).” committee meeting and acknowlPatton said area businesses, edged what many taxpayers have such as restaurants, rely on Grand questioned since the park opened Park for their sales. in 2014: When depreciation is taken “There’s already people who have Patton into consideration, the park is not said, ‘Hey, we’re going to build a making money.

Grand Park in our state’ or states around Patton showed Grand Park’s assets, us,” Patton said. “Some have scrapped those revealing revenues were $6.14 million and ideas because the cost is too great. If our expenses were $3.37 million in 2021, so its asset becomes old and tired and we don’t earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation control that asset, who’s to say Auburn and other expenses was $2.76 million for doesn’t build the next one and pull everyone 2021. But Patton said the park’s depreciation in from there?” was roughly $2.9 million in 2021.

Another concern the finance committee “This is something we always like to tout expressed about a potential sale of Grand to say, ‘Oh, we’re making money at Grand Park is that some of its debt can’t be asPark,” Patton said. “I don’t care whether sumed by a new owner. we make money or not, it is meant to be an “Why even put out a request for proposeconomic driver and it’s doing that, but if als if debt cannot be assumed?” Westfield you’re not even talking about the depreciaCity Council member Joe Edwards said. tion of $2.9 million, it is not making money.

“That sticks us with a heck of a load with That’s OK, but this is for the taxpayers to no way to retire it. I didn’t realize the debt understand that Grand Park does not make was (not assumable).” money. It’s OK, but we need to quit saying it Westfield Chief of Staff makes money.”

Jeremy Lollar said if the Since the city issued a request for procity were to sell Grand posals March 3 for a new owner and/or Park, it would use prooperator of the park, Patton said the council ceeds to pay off park debt. has been inundated with questions, which The city still owes nearly is why he gave the presentation at the $80 million for Grand Park, Lollar meeting. He said he compiled the informaand Patton said if the city tion from the RFP and the clerk-treasurer’s were to settle for anything less than that office for revenues and expenses. The figure, it would be a burden on taxpayers.

Westfield Redevelopment Authority owns “Grand Park cash flow is negative,” he the park. said. “The city claimed it has a $200 million “People want to know what Grand Park net worth, and I think that’s probably a bit is worth and what it is generating,” Patton off.” said. “We have never seen that in black-andFinance committee members expressed white numbers. Something the taxpayers concern that an interested buyer could are paying for is something where they purchase the park for much less than it should know what it’s bringing into the city, is worth, but Lollar said legally, the city

couldn’t sell the park for less than it appraises.

“Statute wouldn’t allow us to sell it for less than the average of the appraised value of assets,” Lollar said. “We ordered those two (appraisals) and don’t know what they are, but we would not sell it for $20 million.

We wouldn’t legally be allowed to.”

Patton doubts the park would sell for its estimated $200 million net worth.

“If someone is willing to pay $200 million, throw in my house with it,” Patton said.

“I’m pretty comfortable knowing nobody is going to pay $200 million for the asset or even $100 million for the asset unless we plan on bulldozing the place and putting up something else, which I think would be a mistake.”

If Grand Park receives adequate payment from a buyer, Patton hopes some of the proceeds would go toward repaying the Westfield City Council the $6 million it is owed. In 2014, a resolution was approved whereby the council loaned $6 million of utility sale proceeds to the city for use within Grand Park. Westfield Council member Cindy Spoljaric voted against the resolution, which passed, and said she has never received accounting on where the money was spent.

Spoljaric “It’s not showing up anywhere on debt for Grand Park that this $6 million is owed,” Spoljaric said. “It’s a loan.

It is to be repaid.”

Spoljaric said the council hasn’t received any payback of the loan, even though the resolution said money would be repaid as revenue becomes available. Patton said he hopes the council will be paid what it’s owed because many projects within the city, such as infrastructure, could benefit from the money.

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let’s address the $6 million and set up a payment plan,” Patton said. “There are a lot of things we could be doing with that $6 million. No interest has accrued on that. We haven’t gotten the $6 million back. It’s a bit of a slap in the face to a lot of people that it hasn’t been addressed.”

Lollar said 16 applicants have expressed interest in issuing a proposal for Grand Park.

“Make no mistake, if someone is buying Grand Park, they are buying it to be able to invest in it and grow that business. Maybe they’re not making a ton more money on events and tournaments, but maybe they’re making money on their development around the park,” Lollar said.

Edwards said he hopes the city has sufficient financial information for Grand Park because the council has never received it.

“Anybody (who’s) going to buy this is going to say, ‘I want to see the books.’ That’s a normal question if you’re going to buy a large enterprise,” Edwards said. “I hope we have sufficient information because (the council) has never received it, that’s for darn sure. To determine whether this is profitable or not, they’re going to make the same decision on their own. They’re going to want to see the books.”

Patton also expressed concern about the city issuing a request for proposals as a trial balloon to see what private investors might pay for Grand Park.

“We shouldn’t do RFPs for the sake of doing RFPs just to test the waters,” Patton said. “When you do that, it’s like putting your house up for sale just to see what you can get but you’re not interested in selling it, you just want to see. After a while, people will say, ‘These people are just kicking the tire down the road, they aren’t even serious.’ If we are going to do an RFP, we should be serious about it and at least have an analysis to say, ‘This doesn’t even generate $200 million.’ If someone comes in to offer $200 million, I will sit up here and eat crow all day long.”

Lollar assured the finance committee the RFP wasn’t merely an exercise.

“We are serious about this, assuming the right proposal aligns with our plan, which would leave Grand Park as Grand Park and it would still be the economic engine for the City of Westfield,” Lollar said. “It would just be able to blossom with some private capital investment is the intention.”

The deadline for proposals is June 22.

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By Les Morris news@currentnoblesville.com For the first time in three years, the month of May will have a cadence with which central Indiana residents EVENT are familiar, the beat largely set by the extensive work of the 500 Festival, which since its founding has contributed more than $500 million in economic value to the community.

The 500 Festival, a nonprofit celebrating its 65th year, produces citywide events celebrating the spirit of the Indianapolis 500, which will be run May 29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The fates of the Indianapolis 500 and the 500 Festival are so intertwined that Bob Bryant, CEO and president of the 500 Festival, refers to the race as the “mothership.”

“The beauty of the 500 is, it happens every year, and the festival is designed to leverage the value of that to ensure positive community development and growth,” Bryant said.

The genesis for the 500 Festival began with a trip a group of Indianapolis business leaders took to Louisville in 1956 to watch the founding event of the Kentucky Derby Festival, a parade held before the famous horse race run on the first Saturday of May in that city. Those four men were former Indianapolis Mayor Alex Clark; Joe Quinn,

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safety director for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; J. Worth Baker, Shrine Potentate in 1957; and Howard Wilcox, promotions director for the Indianapolis Star. A year later, the first 500 Festival Parade was held along the streets of downtown Indianapolis and a tradition was born.

Bryant said the 500 Festival has three goals: To positively impact the community, enrich lives and celebrate the Indianapolis 500. Eighteen full-time employees run it all and organize nearly 50 events and programs throughout May. Bryant, a Carmel resident, started as president and CEO in 2013 and is only the fourth person to hold the title in the organization’s history.

The organization’s board of directors consists of 33 people (the same number of race cars that run in the Indy 500), who serve one term for six years.

A BUSY MONTH May was on the calendar the last two years, but because of the many cancelations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it didn’t feel like the busy month it usually is for Hoosiers eager for the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend.

This spring, the 500 Festival’s full slate of May events leading up to the race is set to return, which began May 7 with the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and 5K. More than 20,000 people were expected to participate, and according to Bob Bryant, CEO and president of the 500 Festival, interest is strong.

“We forecasted for numbers in the 75 to 80 percent range from 2019 and are happy to report surpassing those expectations,” Bryant said.

The Rookie Run and Kids’ Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. May 15 in down-

town Indianapolis. The noncompetitive run for kids ages 3 to 10 ranges from two blocks to a one-third mile. Pre-register for $10 through May 11 at IndyMini.com/RookieRun to receive a commemorative shirt and finisher medal. Registration at the event is $5 and only includes the medal.

Former IndyCar driver and current IndyCar analyst for NBC Sports James Hinchcliffe will be the featured guest at the 2022 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, to be held at 9:30 a.m. May 21 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Individual tickets are $85.

Race weekend kicks off May 26 with the Memorial Service. On May 28, the AES 500 Festival Parade will march through the streets of downtown Indianapolis before hundreds of thousands of spectators.

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By Chris Bavender news@currentinwestfield.com After a two-year hiatus, the USPS National Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive GIVING BACK will take place May 14. Residents are encouraged to put nonperishable donations in a bag by their mailbox to be delivered to local food banks.

Larrison One of those food banks is Open Doors Food Pantry of Washington Township in Westfield. Kurt Wanninger is helping coordinate with the local National Association of Letter Carriers Union representative and pantry volunteers to make the day a success.

“Sonya Carr is co-chair with me, and she organizes getting all the bags folded, the postcards stapled to the bags and sorted out by the postal routes. Carrie Larrison helps with Sign-up Genius for volunteers,” Wanninger said. “It takes about 100 Open Doors volunteers for just this one-day event and over 100 letter carriers to assist picking

up the food and delivering it back to the post office where we load it onto trucks for delivery to Open Doors. It will take over a month to sort through food and date it by year.”

Larrison, director of special projects for Open Doors, said the Stamp Out Hunger drive is important to continue to help those in the community experiencing food insecurity.

“When we are short on Wanninger items, we do have to then go out and purchase those items ourselves using monetary donations that we have received,” Larrison said. “The postal service did give us a monetary donation each of the years the food drive wasn’t held during COVID-19, which were huge blessings.”

The NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is one of the largest food drives annually for the Open Doors Food Pantry, according to Wanninger.

A list of Open Doors most needed items can be found on its website at opendoorswestfield.org/programs/ pantry-food-shortages/.

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Primary election: Garrison defeats incumbent

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Two incumbents failed to advance out of the May 3 Republican primary in Hamilton County, with former talk ELECTION show host Greg Garrison defeating D. Lee Buckingham in the race for prosecuting attorney and Mark F. Hall defeating Steve Schwartz in the race for County Council District 3.

In the race for State Representative District 32, Fred Glynn is leading Suzie Jaworowski by eight votes as of press time. Paul G. Nix finished in a distant third place.

Carmel firefighter Tim Griffin defeated former Carmel City Councilor John Accetturo for Glynn’s council seat.

The following are final results for Hamilton County with all precincts reporting. Published statewide races consist of Hamilton County votes only.

REPUBLICAN PRIMARY State Representative District 32 • Fred Glynn – 44.60 percent • Suzie Jaworowski – 43.85 percent • Paul G. Nix – 11.55 percent State Representative District 88 • Chris Jeter – 81.31 percent • Chrystal Sisson – 18.69 percent Hamilton County Council District 3 • Mark F. Hall – 58.44 percent • Steve Schwartz – 41.56 percent Hamilton County Council District 1 • John V. Accetturo – 28.65 percent • Tim Griffin – 71.35 percent Hamilton County Coroner • Jeff Jellison – 67.37 percent • Ned P. Masbaum – 32.63 percent Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney • D. Lee Buckingham II – 40.99 percent

• Greg Garrison – 59.01 percent Judge of Superior Court No. 7 • Stephenie K. Gookins – 47.50 percent • Darren Murphy – 52.50 percent Washington Township Board (Vote for 3) • Jim Ake – 22.10 percent • Charles E. Driver – 15.20 percent • Danyele Easterhaus – 20.89 percent • Richard (Rich) J. Hardcastle – 16.30 percent • Erica Strahm – 25.50 percent Fall Creek Township Board (Vote for 3) • Brian Baehl – 24.83 percent • Patricia Bratton – 23.78 percent • Jason W. Meyer – 27.09 percent • Tony Scott — 24.30 percent Noblesville Township Board (Vote for 3) • Joe Arrowood – 14.55 percent • Terry L. Busby – 9.9 percent • David Cox – 10.52 percent • Charlie McMillan Jr. – 14.08 percent • Peggy R. Pfister – 14.49 percent • Adrienne Rogers – 7.73 percent • Mary Sue Rowland – 17.15 percent • Perry Williams – 11.59 percent Clay Township Trustee • Paul D. Hensel – 69.78 percent • Eric S. Morris – 30.22 percent

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Jury finds man guilty of child neglect

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com A Hamilton Circuit Court jury found Elijah Mills, 35, of Indianapolis, guilty of neglect of a dependent reCRIME sulting in catastrophic injury or death, battery resulting in serious bodily injury to a person less than 14 years old, and battery resulting in death to a person less Elijah Mills than 14 years old April 22 following a five-day trial.

Mills’ sentencing hearing is set for May 19. He is being held at Hamilton County Jail without bail.

The Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed the first two charges against Mills in November 2019 after first responders were called to his Noblesville apartment and found his son, Liam Mills, 4, unresponsive on the living room floor.

During the trial, the jury heard from 27 witnesses. First responders described finding the victim with bruises in various stages of healing over his body. The victim also appeared very small for his age.

He was rushed to Riverview Hospital and transferred to Riley Hospital for Children, where emergency neurosurgery was performed. During the trial, the injury to the child’s brain was described as “neurologically devastating.” Although he survived his initial admission to Riley, he was not able to regain neuro-typical abilities to walk, talk or eat.

The third charge, battery resulting in death of a person less than 14 years old, was added by the prosecution in August 2021, after a forensic pathologist reviewed the child’s medical records, including those from a second admission to Riley in November 2020 after developing aspiration pneumonia, a known complication of the type of traumatic brain injury the child sustained. Because of damage to his brain, the child didn’t recover and died Dec. 13, 2020. The cause of death was acute respiratory failure caused by traumatic brain injury, and the manner of death was homicide.

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Esposito provides lift from leadoff spot to CHS softball team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Carmel High School junior Sophie Esposito, playing softball was a given.

“My dad had a bat in my hand from the moment I could walk,” Esposito said.

Esposito started playing in a recreation baseball league at First Baptist Church with girls when she was 5 years old. She joined the Carmel Dads’ Club baseball league when she was 8.

“I was the only girl out of like 200 kids,” she said.

Eventually, she began playing on the Carmel Pups softball team. “(CHS seniors) Kylie Cunningham and Ella Ohrvall were on my first Pups team,” said Esposito, who played Pups for two years before joining Indiana Magic Gold. “We set a goal when we were 12 that we would play high school varsity softball together, so it’s cool that we have accomplished that goal.”

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“The team went 3-1 that weekend and we had some great moments,” she said. “My individual accomplishments that weekend include hitting a walk-off home run to win the game against Avon after Jess Remm hit a homer to tie the game. Then, I hit a threerun home run against Franklin Central to tie the game and the team went on to win that game as well. We faced No. 1-ranked Roncalli, and I had the opportunity to face Keagan Rothrock. I hit a leadoff home run.”

Rothrock is the nationally top-ranked pitcher in her class by Softball America.

Esposito said the mental side of the game is where she has made the most improvement.

“Softball is a game of ups and downs, and players are going to experience failures from time to time,” she said. “This season, I have learned from my failures but haven’t let them affect me on the field.

Esposito, who will attend the FBI Youth Leadership Academy June 8-10 in Bloomington, wants to pursue a career in criminal profiling. She plans to study criminal justice and psychology at Indiana State University.

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teer base, serving a nonprofit,” she said. “It just appealed to me on so many levels.”

Reynolds began working with nonprofits Noblesville resident Emily Reynolds is the when she was a student at Noblesville High new director of the Nickel Plate Heritage School. She also has helped organize comRailroad team, a nonmunity service projects with the TRAINS profit that operates the Red Cross.

Nickel Plate Express “This is what I want to do for my train. She was hired in March. life. I want to serve others,” she said.

The Nickel Plate Express travels a Reynolds has more than a decade 12.5-mile track between Noblesville of experience working with nonprofand Atlanta. its. She previously served as director The NPHR Board of Directors cited of outreach for Servants at Work.

Reynolds Reynolds’ skill set, passion for nonReynolds said her goals for the profit management, experience and knowlNickel Plate Heritage Railroad are to create edge of the community for hiring her. a five- to 10-year strategic plan and estabReynolds said Noblesville has always lish consistent train excursions. been a special place.

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“I’ve been talking with college mentors at Ball State about Kids Day and promoting it,” Leisure said.

When Lexi Leisure heard about the 500 Leisure has never attended the IndiaFestival Princess program, she knew she napolis 500, so she is ready to see her first wanted to exrace.

500 FESTIVAL perience it.

Even though she has never been Two of her to the Indy 500, Leisure said her Alpha Omicron Pi sorority sisters at family were race fans.

Ball State University had previously “We listened to it on the radio all been 500 Festival Princesses. the time,” she said. “We had parties, “They shared how amazing this but my family hasn’t been to the program was,” the Noblesville High race in years.”

Worcester School graduate said. “It really enLeisure participated in show couraged me to apply. I applied before, and choir and was a founder of Cru in Noblesthe first year I did not get in. I believe in ville, a faith-based group. perseverance and giving back. I’m so grateThis is the second consecutive year a Guerful that I applied again and I love the proin Catholic graduate has been a Princess as gram. It’s been great sharing the experience Sarah Downing was selected in 2021. with my other sorority sisters.”

“I felt her support as well as so many Leisure is joined by Guerin Catholic High other supporters from my hometown,” School graduate Madeline Worcester, a Worcester said.

Westfield resident, in the 2022 class of 500 Worcester said her family members are Festival Princesses. huge race fans.

Leisure, a junior majoring in elementary Like Leisure, Worcester looks forward to education at Ball State University, said the Kids Day and Rookie Run. she is eager to assist with Kids’ Day at the Worcester is a marketing major at Marian Rookie Run, which is set for May 15.

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School students recently organized a local club chapter of the international Robbie’s Hope organiEVENT zation. Students are planning the club’s first mental health awareness gala, set for 7 to 9 p.m. May 14 at IMMI Conference Center, 18880 N. East St. Robbie’s Hope is dedicated to reducing mental health stigma in teenagers and reducing teen suicide rates by 50 percent by 2028.

The event will feature student speakers, performers, a catered meal and a silent auction. Robbie’s Hope is named after Robbie Eckert, a Denver, Colo., resident who died by suicide in 2018. The organization’s executive director, Kari Eckert, Robbie’s mother, will

speak at the gala.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at bit.ly/RobbiesHopeGalaRegistration.

All proceeds will go to the local club and the international organization.

Westfield Washington Schools Coordinator of Social and Emotional Learning Kyle Miller said it’s important for adults to have conversations with teens about mental health.

“We are excited to support our student leaders working hard to elevate the conversation around mental health to break the stigma of seeking support,” Miller said.

“The mental health gala will be a great way to bring our community together to hear directly from our students as we seek to strengthen the web of support for all.”

The club is seeking donations for the silent auction. To donate an item or a gift card, email whsrobbieshope@gmail.com.

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Managing Remote Work 3 HR Tips for Businesses

By Joe Pettygrove, Partner & Employment Attorney at Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted employees and employers alike to embrace remote work at an unprecedented degree. Labor laws haven’t necessarily “kept up” with business realities.

Hoosier employers should be mindful of several risks that commonly arise with telecommuting.

1. Remote Worker = “Branch Office.” Having an employee work from their home in a different jurisdiction (a different state or locality…and especially a different country) probably means you’re “doing business” in that jurisdiction. You may owe different taxes and have to file reports with new agencies. Local law may grant those employees different pay, leave, or other entitlements. These all may be “worth it” for the talent you can access, but it should be thought through sooner than later!

1. Tracking/Paying ALL Time Worked. It’s easier than ever before for remote workers to work when it’s convenient for them – evenings, weekends, etc. – and even easier to miss payments for compensable time. Accurate, thorough records are critical to avoid Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state law wage liability, especially for non-exempt employees. And no, it’s not enough to say employees bear all responsibility for reporting their time or to ignore “de minimis” amounts of time worked. Even small increments spent checking email, voicemail, texts, etc. can add up to serious exposure if not managed proactively. Periodic audits/checks and supervisory training are vital!

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Employee Medical Minefields.

If an eligible employee can’t work for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)-qualifying family or medical reasons, they need to be given job-protected leave (read: excused absences) – even when working remotely. Monitoring why expected/ scheduled time wasn’t worked by telecommuters can be more challenging, but it’s a requirement nonetheless (because the FMLA requires certain employer notifications once an employee “potentially” qualifies). Similarly, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to reasonably accommodate medical disabilities whether the worker is at home or “on site.”

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Riverview CEO reflects on effects of COVID-19

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Because Riverview Health President and CEO Seth Warren’s annual State of Health was canceled for STATE OF HEALTH two years because of the pandemic, it’s not surprising COVID-19 was still a main topic when Warren was finally able to deliver an address.

“I know everyone is sick of hearing about COVID-19,” he said April 27 at the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Purgatory Golf Club in Noblesville. “It’s been an absolute challenge for us the last couple of years. I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It has strained us emotionally, physically and every way possible. I know people often think (hospitals) want COVID patients because they get paid so well. That’s a fallacy. We do not get paid well for COVID patients. We would rather COVID patients not be in the hospital. We would rather not have COVID patients and be able to care for patients other than COVID.” Warren said across the U.S., cancer cases are rising.

“Your health behaviors can affect cancer, but you can be the healthiest person and still get cancer,” he said. “Even as a healthier county (in the state), we are going to be subject to growing cancer numbers.”

Dr. Eric Marcotte, Riverview’s chief medical officer, said the pandemic affected screenings.

“You go two years without mammograms, colonoscopies and prostate cancer checks, there are an awful lot of people getting caught now with much more advanced cancers,” Marcotte said. “Those are all three

Riverview Health President and CEO Seth Warren delivers the annual State of Health addess at the April 27 Noblesville Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Purgatory Golf Club. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

things that anyone can get, it’s not lifestyle.”

Marcotte encouraged people to get cancer screens.

“You could literally save your own life,” he said. “People didn’t get diagnosed in 2020, and now they are diagnosed in 2022 with a far-too-advanced cancer to be cured of. It’s sad and disappointing, but it’s part of the downside of COVID. We’ve seen that with cardiovascular heart disease and some lung diseases because people didn’t get treated because they were too scared to go to the doctor or the hospital.”

Warren said he is an example of how delaying screening can be a problem. He said he put off his colonoscopy at age 50 until he was 51 1/2. Finally, Warren’s wife had his assistant find a day to schedule it.

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A rendering of the Grand Junction Plaza streetscape view. (Renderings courtesy of MKSK)

Streetscape committee tasked with beautifying Ind. 32, downtown Westfield

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

to attract citizens and visitors to the downtown area? All three questions received a ranking of six or higher.

“The attitude and feedback we received from the open As the City of Westfield and the Indiana Dept. of Transpor- house were extremely favorable,” Burkman said. tation begin acquiring property along the roadway Burkman said the proposed landscape designs and begin utility relocation for the Ind. 32 widening were highlights. project through downtown Westfield, the city’s “That’s really been intentional from the committee,” streetscape committee is working to create an aesshe said. “We have heard so much from the commuthetically pleasing backdrop. nity about greenspace and open space and trees and Westfield resident Kristen Burkman said appealthis love of nature. That is what the team came back ing streetscape is virtually nonexistent in downwith as a focus point for the downtown. We would town. She leads the city’s streetscape committee. love people to feel like they are driving through a park Burkman “How this whole thing came together is, in our as they drive through our downtown.” comprehensive plan for the downtown, there are some imBurkman said streetscape is “everything but the roads plementation items that were never really completed and and the buildings.” Streetscape includes lighting, landscapthere wasn’t a lot of interest in the downtown when that ing, sidewalk materials, benches, trash receptacles, bike portion of the comprehensive plan was put together,” Burkracks, awnings and gathering spaces, among other items. man said. “Now, because we are seeing so much interest It also could include artwork at the two roundabouts in the from both the developers in the community, our citizens project. One is at Westfield Boulevard, and one is at East and our local businesses, it’s a really great time to gather a Street. lot of stakeholders and put those definitions together.”

“It’s a combination of thinking about all those different The streetscape committee held a public meeting April 14, elements and how it can really make our downtown vibrant when it showcased renderings of the Ind. 32 streetscape. and different from our neighboring cities, so it’s a very exBurkman said more than 100 people attended. citing project,” Burkman said.

Attendees were issued a survey with three questions, The streetscape committee is responsible for overseeeach with an answer scale of 1 to 7, with seven being the ing all streetscape projects in downtown Westfield, but highest score. The questions were: Rate your attitude reBurkman said the team started with Ind. 32 because of the garding the city investing in downtown streetscape; how INDOT project. Because Westfield and INDOT are splitting the important do you feel it is for streetscape to attract new cost of the project, Burkman said it gives the city an opporbusiness; and how important do you feel streetscape is tunity to direct resources to the streetscape.

“We have the ability to impact how the streetscape looks along there due to the cost share we are doing with INDOT,” she said.

ON THE COVER: A conceptual rendering of an awning and landscaping along Ind. 32. (Renderings courtesy of MKSK)

STREETSCAPE COSTS Westfield City Council president Mike Johns serves on the streetscape committee and said streetscape enhancement along Ind. 32 is a priority. Cost estimates haven’t been announced, but Johns expects the figure to be at least $4 million, if not closer to $5 million.

The city is paying for its share of the Ind. 32 construction using road impact fees, but Johns said construction will completely deplete the fund. He said he expects the council to pursue a general obligation bond to cover the streetscape cost, although a bond hasn’t been presented to council.

“We feel like this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that comes around once a generation to do something like Ind. 32,” Johns said. “It’s important we make it the best we can make it. It goes through the heart of our town. I don’t know if you can skimp on it. It needs to be done properly.

“We want this to look as good as it can look. That’s extremely important.”

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Celebrate workers

An eye on makeup

Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Those captive to the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics recall the cultural phenomena wrought by scarcities delivered via centralized government control and collective ownership. When a passerby would see a queue, they’d join in, often standing for hours, without having any idea what might be found at the end of that sweating, slow-moving rainbow. Sometimes, there would be shoes, or a grapefruit, or a vaccine. Regardless, every “citizen” knew that it would be something that they, or someone they loved, would likely need, if not now then eventually, and that it would probably not become available again anytime soon.

But here in the land of private ownership and abundance, we find ourselves with scores of choices and countless options. and generally, it is rare to find us waiting for anything. As we march into summer, we are confronted with some of the highest-vacancy postings in the recorded history of American employment. Moreover, so many of us quit our jobs recently as to contribute to records there as well. We have choice.

If we decided to downgrade and stay home, OK. But what of those left behind? Will a human shift where so many of us decide to give up working lead us to socialist bread lines of sorts?

Our favorite restaurants are closed early, or entire days of the week, able to procure product but not able to persuade anyone to serve it. And for the good and valiant remaining few, will exhaustion be a predictable outcome of picking up endless shifts for the deserting comrades? Checkout lanes are shuttered. Operating hours are limited.

And the tempers of Americans, unaccustomed to standing for hours to get a banana, are flaring. Let’s give latitude to those working. Let’s urge those able to join. And let’s get the lines moving.

Serious question for you, folks: Why do I feel the need to apply eye makeup before I go for an all-day scuba class?

Is it vanity? Insecurity? Habit? Let’s explore.

As any attuned longtime reader will know, I have the complexion of an eggshell and hair the exact shade of our late tabby, Ginger, may God rest her aloof soul. My slightly too-close-together eyes are pale green and occasionally appear light blue depending on my clothing color choice. More notably, my eyelashes are practically invisible, because they are short and a bland strawberry blonde. And don’t even get me started on my barely-there brows. The bottom line is, that with a naked face, I’m not going to be landing any Cover Girl natural beauty gigs.

Enter black liner and mascara, God’s gift to day-walking redheads everywhere and two things I rarely leave the house without. Even when I know I’ll be submerged in 11 feet of YMCA pool water for hours, learning to not die as I pretend that I’ve run out of air and have to locate my spare regulator, I can’t seem to avoid the sirens’ call of Bobbi Brown Granite Gel and L’Oréal Voluminous Original Formula. I just can’t.

Nor do I care that halfway through training, I’ll have rivulets of grayish makeup making star patterns on a couple of very impressive under-eye smudges. Throw in a halo of orange frizzle, and I’m basically the love child of Carol Burnett and Alice Cooper. What’s really stupid is that I’m among strangers! Odds are, I’ll never, ever see these people again.

So, what gives? Vanity, insecurity or habit? Probably all three.

Peace out.

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

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Stealth food beats health food Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

• No one still living eats white bread.

• Yes, we do need baked beans, if you On the Wolfsie refrigerator is my wife don’t count the 24 cans on top of the Mary Ellen’s list of items to be purchased pool table. on her next trip to the super• Why are you buying low-fat trail mix HUMOR market. Needless to say, there bars? You know you’re not going to eat is frequent updating, like if we them. consume the last of the mayonnaise or the • Why are you buying cheese puffs? You dog got into the pantry and gobbled up all know you’re going to eat them. the raisin bran. Our beagle did that someMary Ellen has junk-food radar and more times. The good news is that it made him often than not, she’ll locate my hidden very regular. cache with just a Mary Ellen’s list is a Mary Ellen has junk-food glance. I try to sneak model for anyone who things into the basket, radar and more often wants to eat healthy: but it’s tough to hide a skim milk, low-fat than not, she’ll locate my large Tombstone Pizza cottage cheese, brocunder a can of peaches. hidden cache with just coli, skinless chicken Having to put an item breasts and granola. back on the shelf is the a glance. I try to sneak However, if that’s what most humiliating thing things into the basket, the list always looks that can happen to a but it’s tough to hide a like, how did all the othguy — at least in public. er crapola we eat end Recently, I ran into large Tombstone Pizza up in our kitchen? Who a friend at the grocery. under a can of peaches. “Hey, Dick, doing a little smuggled in the chips, hard salami, doughnuts – DICK WOLFSIE reverse shopping, are and creamed spinach you? You must be here soufflé — which contains an alarming 27 with the wife.” grams of fat? I am the culprit, of course, To avoid future embarrassment, I told Mary and that’s why I avoid food shopping with Ellen that this week I was going to the store my wife. When we do go together, I’m on a alone. She said that was fine, and Saturday short leash and the chances of getting any morning she handed me a sheet of paper. treats are zero, even if I beg. I wish my wife “Thank you, Mary Ellen, but I don’t need a would treat me more like a dog. I deserve it. shopping list.”

We used to go to the store together all “Oh, it’s not a shopping list. It’s a permisthe time. She was confusing its significance sion slip.” with the aisle we walked down 40-plus years ago. But there’s a huge difference: After I said, “I do” in l980, Mary Ellen didn’t Dick Wolfsie is an author, say, “I don’t think this is good for you,” or columnist and speaker. Contact “Are you sure this is what you really want?” him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Spring foot and ankle injuries Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan Spring is here and after months of cold weather, we’re all looking PODIATRY forward to getting active outside. We see many of these foot and ankle injuries all year long but because they’re overuse injuries, they’re most common when you suddenly increase exercise or activity levels.

Achilles tendinitis Inflammation in your Achilles tendon develops when it’s facing more pressure, either from weight gain, or an increase in activity level. To avoid trouble, start slowly easing back into activity. Don’t assume you can go as far as you did before taking a break. And if you notice any pain in your calf muscles or ankles, take a break and come into the office if you don’t feel better in a day or two.

Ankle sprains Spring showers make roads slick, but warmer temperatures and longer days make it tempting to go outside. As a result, we see plenty of patients who have slipped on slick surfaces and rolled their ankles, resulting in a sprain. Symptoms include swelling and

difficulty bearing weight. Although you may be able to walk on a sprained ankle, doing so can extend your recovery time. Take a break from movement and schedule an exam to rule out more serious injuries like a broken foot or ankle.

Heel pain The heel pain of plantar fasciitis is one of our patients’ most common complaints.

During spring, heel pain could be another form of overuse injury. Why? With plantar fasciitis, inflammation attacks the connective tissue that connects your heel to your toes on the bottom of your foot. Many things can cause this inflammation, but tight calf muscles and lots of exercise tug and stretch it too far, leading to pain.

All these foot and ankle injuries could put a damper on spring fun. But don’t worry: If you come in at the first sign of discomfort, we can usually treat them with minimal intervention.

A board-certified foot surgeon and wound specialist, Dr. David Sullivan is the owner of Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. Contact him at drs@westfieldfoot. com.

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The takeaway is that you should focus on the healthy choices regardless of the noise level.

Source: Journal of the Academy of Marketing Sciences Kids and flu season — Whether or not your child gets vaccinated for the flu is a personal choice that only you as a parent should make. But regardless of your decision, it’s essential to take other steps to support your child’s immune system to reduce his/her risk of catching the flu and to increase the child’s ability to recover quickly if illness does occur. And the good news is, you don’t need harsh drugs to do this. Sleep is an important factor. Make sure your child gets eight to 10 hours a night.

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Penske Automotive Group purchases Terry Lee dealerships

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Penske Automotive Group took ownership of Terry Lee Hyundai and Genesis of Noblesville May 2 following NEW OWNERS an official closing agreement with owner Terry Lee. Both businesses are in Noblesville near Ind. 37.

Lee, a Carmel resident, is retiring from the car business. He described the sale to Penske Automotive Group as a “winwin.” He said Penske Automotive Group possesses a “rare combination of competence, capacity and economies of scale that are compatible with the business approach already practiced by the two dealerships.”

“I‘ve known Roger Penske for many years, and I believe this is a perfect T as his company reflects the views, values and philosophies that have made our organization what it is today,” Lee said.

Lee said all employees will be retained by Penske. His dealerships have often won a placement among top places to work in Indiana.

“The people are one of the key things,” he said.

“We had such good people and are excited to retain all of them. The customer base, the employee base all remain the same. Products coming out through Genesis and Hyundai are all really good stuff. We had a record year and are off to a record start, and (Penske Automotive Group) will continue that. The Penske organization’s culture is similar to ours and attracted me to that buyer. They take care of their employees and customers.

Happy employees make for happy customers, and that will continue on. You Lee won’t see much of a change outside of a name change.”

Terry Lee Hyundai will be renamed Hyundai of Noblesville. Genesis of Noblesville will keep its name. Lee refused to disclose the purchase price.

Lee began his career in the car business as a finance manager at an automotive retailer when he was 21. He plans to remain active in commercial real estate by offering sales and leasing opportunities at his 72-acre development, Terry Lee Crossing, on Ind. 37 in Noblesville. He also intends to continue golfing in his free time.

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TV crews will be at home for Mecum Auctions broadcasts at State Fairgrounds

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Providing broadcast coverage for Mecum Auctions is a year-round job for Ben Christoffel.

TELEVISION The Westfield resident, who serves as executive producer for Mecum telecasts, is one of three full-time Mecum employees on the TV broadcast. The others are Heather Jaynes, Whitestown, production manager, and Scott Hoke, Avon, host.

“At any given auction we have a crew of 45 to 50 television production professionals producing anywhere from 12 hours to 24 hours of auction coverage per weekend on MotorTrend TV and MotorTrend+,” Christoffel said. “We currently have a total of 12 auctions televised in 2022 with nearly 200 hours of total live coverage. We also produce dozens of hours of shoulder programming and features on specific cars or collections throughout the year. “ Mecum Auctions entered into a multiyear agreement this year with MotorTrend to broadcast on MotorTrend TV, the cable network, and MotorTrend+, the streaming service. Mecum had been on NBC Sports Network for eight years, but NBC decided to dissolve the network.

Christoffel and many members of the production team won’t have to travel.

Dana Mecum’s 35th Original Spring Classic collector-care auction, is set for May 13-21 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The catalog cars broadcast is May 18. The broadcast time is noon to 6 p.m. each day.

“They try to stack the deck during those days,” Christoffel said of the premier cars.

After graduating from Ball State University, Christoffel became involved with live remote productions and began working with Mecum in 2010. Christoffel was hired

by Mecum in 2014 to run the television division. John Sifferlen serves as producer on a freelance basis.

Mecum Auctions and Indianapolis-based Linger Group Productions produced the first

‘HELLO, DOLLY!’ “Hello, Dolly!” runs through May 15 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘MATILDA THE MUSICAL’

Kaleb Giddens, left, and Ben Christoffel prepare for a shoot of a Ford collection in Leakey, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Mecum Auctions)

televised Mecum Auction for HD Theater, part of the Discovery Channel Networks, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. HD Theater relaunched as Velocity and relaunched again in late 2018 as MotorTrend and continues to air Mecum Auctions content.

Christoffel said another part of his job is to film dozens of videos each year featuring collectors or special cars coming to the auctions.

“It pulls back the curtain on why they collected what they did and what kind of shape their cars are in, what kind of value a buyer might get if they purchase from that collection,” Christoffel said. “I travel twice a month to get to collectors. We’re an auction company, but we’re also a marketing machine. You can’t sell cars without letting them know they’re available.”

One of Christoffel’s favorite shoots was a segment on the collection of Carmel residents Jackie and Gary Runyon.

“The nicest, most down-to-earth couple you’ll ever meet,” Christoffel said. “They are passionate about their cars and are longtime customers of Mecum.”

Christoffel said his favorite car is a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, which was his father’s first car.

Katie Osborne, who grew up in Carmel, has been one of the sideline reporters

since 2016.

“What a fun journey and ride it has been with the Mecum Auctions TV production crew and the Mecum staffers who work each and every event,” she said. “(It’s) a hardworking team, for sure.”

Osborne said she likes unique cars.

“Ones that are ‘story-driven’ instead of those that just offer goods under the hood,” she said. “That being said, I’ve always been a Bronco woman. A green 1970 would be ideal, but almost any color would do just fine as long as it’s an early ’70s Bronco. My first car crush was a Chevy Bel Air. I think that was because I loved the cartoon TV show ‘The Jetsons,’ and their space car in that show for some reason reminds me of a Bel Air. Additionally, I would love a big land yacht like a ’60s Cadillac Eldorado convertible. I grew up with Cadillacs in my family, so I have always enjoyed the look/feel/vibe of those. Lastly, I have had my eyes on an ’80s Jeep Grand Wagoneer, just super cool looking.”

The best part for Osborne is telling the emotional connection between owners and their vehicles.

“Additionally, connecting with the Mecum community in person at the events, on the television show and on social media have been a priority as well,” she said.

Civic Theatre’s production of “Matilda The Musical” runs through May 14 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheare.org.

‘WORKING THE MUSICAL’ Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Working The Musical” runs through May 22 at the Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.

‘TWO HENRYS’ Actors Theatre of Indiana’s LAB series reading of “Two Henrys” is set for 2 p.m. May 14 at the Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.

FAMILY FUN CONCERT Carmel Symphony Orchestra will perform its Family Fun Concert at 3 p.m. May 14 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

CYT presents ‘Junie B. Jones’ editorial@youarecurrent.com

Junie B. Jones returns to The Cat in Carmel May 14-16 with Christian Youth Theater’s production of “Junie B. Jones: The Musical.”

The production features 17 cast members, including Carmel resident Abigail Mickelson, 11, who played Junie B. Jones in CYT’s 2021 production of “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook.”

Playing the bus driver Mrs. Woo is Sophie Schueler, 11, from Westfield.

Also on the artistic team is Musical Director Diana O’Halloran and choreographer Ashley Thibodeau.

Individual tickets are $15 and are available at cytindy.org.

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Ways to hang your art Commentary by Randy Sorrell Q. How do you display your art? A. On your wall, of course. While that may seem obvious, let’s explore that for DISPLAY a few paragraphs.

Most art is framed and thoughtfully placed on a wall to appreciate.

Some will be more strategic than others on placement, such as which wall, how high, light patterns, etc. But most of us simply place it where we like it, don’t we?

But there are creative options! Consider the few featured photos and the following ideas for displaying your favorites: • Not all art needs framed. Check out these unframed originals from Janie Naraine that are mounted with aggressive magnets to an edgy 5-by-10 piece of rusted steel. Note the Randy Sorrell original, the traditionally framed wine painting to the right.

• Mix metal frames with wood or black with gold at your own risk, or the guidance of a decorator

• Gallery style canvas doesn’t require a frame at all, but a floater frame will formalize it. The brightly colored modern painting from Ruby Mazur is a modern example and shows the canvas wrapping around the side 1 1/2-inches thick!

• Smaller pieces propped against books in a bookshelf offer an appreciated deviation • Art placed on an abbreviated easel on an entry table makes a nice statement These ideas are especially relevant when your personal art inventory exceeds the capacity of your walls. Guilty! They elevate your game, creates movement and showcases your home, and art, in provacative ways.

Life is short … Eat the desert. Drink the wine. Buy the art!

Randy Sorrell, a Carmel artist, can be reached at 317-6792565, rsorrellart@gmail.com or rsorrellart.com.

Spring-style cocktails editorial@youarecurrent.com These recipes were created by Hard Truth Distilling Co. BLACK TEA OLD FASHIONED Ingredients: • 2 oz. Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey • 1.5 oz. black tea simple syrup • 3 dashes orange bitters • Orange peel to garnish Directions: Add liquid ingredients to a mixing tin with ice and stir gently. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Express orange peel over drink and run it around the

rim of the glass. Drop peel in the drink to garnish.

TIKI PALMER Ingredients: • 1.5 oz. Hard Truth White Rum • .5 oz. Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum • 1.5 oz. rooibos simple syrup • 1 oz. lime juice • Ginger beer • 2 lime wheels Directions: Add rums, simple syrup and lime juice to an ice filled glass, then top with ginger beer. Place lime wheels in drink to garnish.

Book by DENNIS KELLY

Music & Lyrics by TIM MINCHIN

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Playwright tweaks ‘Two Henrys’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

THE EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS OF ORDINARY PEOPLE. From the book by Studs Terkel Adapted by Stephen Schwartz & Nina Faso

earlier. After the death of her husband, Henry’s partner, also named Henry, arrives to express his condolences and to make a For playwright Kenneth Jones, the proconnection with the mother-in-law he had cess of conducting a reading allows him to never met. simplify a new play.

Jan Lucas plays Constance and READING Actors Theatre of Sean Blake portrays Henry. ATI Indiana LAB series co-founder Judy Fitzgerald plays will present a reading of “Two HenConstance’s daughter, Amy. rys” at 2 p.m. May 14 at the Studio The show is set in southwest Theatre at Center for the Performing Florida in 2012.

Arts in Carmel.

“It’s about what people have “We have five readings so far, talked about or shoved down for so Jones and with each reading, it seems like long,” Jones said. “It’s now time for I have a little preview performance where secrets to be revealed. It’s a small, funny, I get to learn more,” Jones said. “I end up intimate show that starts with a funeral tweaking it. At one point, it was a one-act and ends with a wedding. It sounds really play along the lines of a 100-minute play. I dark, but it’s funny. It’s filled with Midwestput a break in there and it’s now a two-act ern characters who love to talk and have a play. You keep learning about these things funny way of viewing the world.” as you see them work with different direcJones said he is fortunate Richard J. Robtors and actors.” erts is the director.

Jones said the goal is to always keep it “I’m going to pick his brain and see what simple. pops for him,” Jones said. “It will be great “It’s getting rid of the clutter. I tend to to hear a new cast and new director’s write really fat and really thick,” Jones said. thoughts on it. We have 20 hours of re“I like to edit around that.” hearsal on this. It’s quick and dirty. There is The play, which has also had two full always room for rewrite and revisison.” workshops, centers on Constance, who lost Jones said he is thankful that ATI nurher husband after 60 years of marriage. tures new plays.

She lost her son, Henry, to HIV/AIDS 15 years Tickets are $10. For more, visit atistage.org.

CHS senior joins CSO for concert

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

ATI presents its season at The Studio Theater AT THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Center for the Performing Arts | 4 Carter Green, Carmel

*Mature Theme For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Center’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office at the Palladium, call 317.843.3800 or visit atistage.org.

designed for children.

Ko, who has been playing the violin for approximately 12 years, plans on studying Carmel High School senior violinist Abigail music in college.

Ko is eager to make music in the Palladium.

“I don’t know yet where I’m going, but I “It truly is a stunning have great options and am excited MUSIC hall, and I want to make for what’s to come,” she said. the most of it,” Ko said.

Ko has never attended a Family Ko, the 2022 CSO Young Artist Fun concert but expects to enjoy it.

Competition winner, will perform The guest conductor is Carmel with the Carmel Symphony OrchesHigh School teacher Nicole DeGuire. tra at the Family Fun Concert at 3 An associate director of orchestras p.m. May 14 at the Palladium at the at CHS, DeGuire is an avid freelance Ko Center for the Performing Arts in violinist with numerous orchestras Carmel. across the state. Previously, De“Additionally, I’m excited to share Guire served as director of orchestras at Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto with the Fishers High School. kids and their families at this concert,” Ko Following the concert, additional handssaid. “It truly is a special piece, and I hope on activities will take place during a drum that (young people) will be inspired by the circle with Resounding Joy. music, maybe even trying to learn a new Tickets are $5 for kids and $17.50 for instrument.” adults. Tickets are available at CarmelSymDuring the performance, young audience phony.org or at the Palladium Fifth Third members will be invited to join CSO on Bank Box Office, or by calling 317-843-3800. stage. The orchestral classics are specially

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Stutz Artists fair set for Carmel

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Stutz Artists Annual Open House’s 2022 theme is “On the Road!”

The theme is literal because EXHIBIT the event, regularly held at the Stutz building near downtown Indianapolis, will be in Carmel this year while the Stutz building is being renovated.

The event is set for May 12-14 at the Horton Fan Factory, a Turner Woodard development, at 201 W. Carmel Dr. The hours are 5 to 10 p.m. May 12-13 and 3 to 10 p.m. May 14.

The Stutz building was sold in 2021 by Woodard to a company, SomeraRoad, from New York. “(SomeraRoad) has been quite supportive and they are supporting our event in Carmel,” said Fishers artist Anna Afshar, who is on the Stutz Artists board of directors.

“We are just not able to host public events because of the construction.”

The fair will feature 40 artists.

“Every night we will have a good selection of music as well as food,” Afshar said.

“Many of us have connections to Carmel, including me. I do the Carmel International

Fishers artist Anna Afshar works on one of her art pieces.

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Arts Festival every year in Carmel.”

Afshar said approximately 25 artists are still at the Stutz building during the renovation.

“We are inviting artists that left,” she said. “First it was COVID, then it was the construction. Some of them lost their studios and were not able to find appropriate space. I had to relocate in the studio and was able to find a beautiful space.”

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. For more, visit stutzartists.com.

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

MAY 15, 2022 Cornerstone Lutheran Church–Carmel 4850 E. Main St., Carmel, IN 46033 The ICC’s Master Chorale and AAYC are joined by a baroque orchestra as the high school singers share one of music’s most sacred and uplifting major choral works of all time. This concert honors the ICC’s graduating seniors as the choir dedicates and performs some of their favorite choral pieces to celebrate the fun, friendships, and experiences that the ICC offers its singers over the years.

Where’s Amy attends ‘Matilda The Musical’

Sunday, July 3 - Monday, July 4 “On behalf of the entire CarmelFest planning committee, we are pleased to announce that CarmelFest 2022 is going to be the largest festival ever in its 34-year history.” -- Steve Krusie, CarmelFest Chair Dual Locations: One Civic Square & Carter Green with food, marketplace and entertainment in both areas KidsZone: Returning to south side of Carmel City Hall with more activities Expanded Entertainment: Gazebo and Carter Green stages 12 Noon to 9:30pm each day G CarmelFest Has Talent: Gazebo stage 12 Noon to 2pm Sunday, July 3 Two Nights of Fireworks: July 3 Carmel east and west sides; July 4 central Carmel Allied Solutions CarmelFest Parade: 10:30am Monday, July 4 Visit our www.carmelfest.net website for: *Detailed information *Applications for Food & Marketplace Vendors and the Parade *Register to become a CarmelFest volunteer!

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Where’s Amy attended Civic Theatre’s opening-night production of “Matilda The Musical” April 29 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. It was a festive night of music, song and dance. The evening also included a special preshow dedication ceremony for Civic Theatre Honorary Trustee and Chair Emeritus Donald E. Knebel (Zionsville). The Tarkington’s stage is now named for Knebel. (Left) Elizabeth Hazelbaken (Noblesville) and Hayden Zimmer (Noblesville).

Do not miss this show, which runs through May 14. For more, visit civictheatre.org or call 317-843-3800.

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Everyone’s a clitic Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Indiana’s original state capitol building in Corydon. (Photos by Don Knebel)

A tour of Corydon Commentary by Don Knebel Today, we visit Corydon, Indiana’s first state capital and a popular tourist destination about 130 miles from TRAVEL Indianapolis.

In 1804, William Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana Territory, acquired land for a new town in what is now Corydon. The town was platted in 1808 and named for a shepherd who died in “The Pastoral Elegy,” said to be Harrison’s favorite poem. Corydon grew quickly, and in 1813 the territorial capital moved from Vincennes to Corydon, which was more centrally located within the shrunken Indiana Territory. In June 1816, 43 delegates from the territory’s 13 counties, all in the south, met in Corydon to draft a constitution for the proposed state of Indiana, spending much of their time under a giant elm tree.

The constitution, drafted in 19 days, prohibited slavery, provided free public education and designated Corydon the seat of government. When Indiana was admitted to the Union on Dec. 11, 1816, the new Harrison County Courthouse served as the capitol, with the House of Representative meeting on the first floor and the Senate and Supreme Court meeting on the second floor.

After the capital was moved to Indianapolis in 1825, the building continued to serve as the county courthouse until 1927.

Corydon today, with a population of 3,000, is a very pleasant and well-maintained town. The capitol, restored to its 1816 condition, is available for tours, as is the home where William Hendricks lived while serving as Indiana’s third governor. A seated life-size statue of Frank O’Bannon, a resident of Corydon who served as Indiana’s 47th governor, is just south of the capitol.

The trunk of “Constitution Elm,” which died in 1925 at a height of 50 feet, is enshrined in sandstone. Other popular attractions include Butt Drugs, a log cabin Harrison lived in while in Corydon, Zimmerman Art Glass and White House Candy.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket Numbers PZ-2022-00056 V, PZ-2022-00059 V, PZ-2022-00060 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 23rd day of May, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms (1 Civic Square, 2nd Flr, Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to UDO: • 5.02(B)(1) Allow variance setback to allow detached garage / pool house be placed roughly parallel to front of home.

• 5.02(B)(3) Allow variance of maximum inside detached garage / pool house floor area to be 919 sq. ft.

• 2.04 Allow variance of 20 foot tall maximum structure.

With the property being known as 4417 Panthera Leo Dr., Carmel, IN 46074.

The application is identified as Docket Numbers PZ-2022-00056 V, PZ-2022-00059 V, PZ2022-00060 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows 17-09-19-00-04-021.000.

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

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Babies pretty much can’t do anything.

We have a 1-week-old and all he does is cry, eat, sleep, burp and poop; then he repeats the entire GRAMMAR GUY cycle approximately 30 times per day at random intervals. He is dependent on my wife and me to do everything.

Believe it or not, there’s a verbal equivalent of a dependent baby; it’s called a clitic.

A clitic is a language unit (otherwise known as a morpheme) that depends on a neighboring word or phrase to have meaning. For instance, the “‘ll” in “we’ll” doesn’t stand alone as its own word; it is part of a contraction but doesn’t stand alone as a word. The “we” gives the “‘ll” meaning.

There are two kinds of clitics — enclitics and proclitics. We’ll tackle enclitics first.

An enclitic is a clitic that depends on the word that precedes it, as we saw in the “we’ll” example. Enclitics are almost always part of contractions. You’ll, we’ve, they’re, and don’t all have enclitics.

A proclitic, on the other hand, is a clitic

whose host word follows it. As a native Okie, my favorite proclitic is y’all.

Many proclitics sound like they come out of a 19th-century British novel where nobles ride in carriages on their way to polo matches. They include the beginning of the contractions in ‘tis, ‘twould, ‘twill, ‘twas and ‘twere. Using these words in a sentence makes you sound like you leapt right out of a Christmas carol.

Sometimes we hear clitics that we usually don’t see written out. For instance, “Do I have ta go to school tomorrow?” is something you might hear any student say on a Sunday night. You’d probably write this out as “to go,” however ,it sounds like “ta go,” where the “ta” is a clitic attached to the word “go.” This even runs together as “half-ta-go,” which almost becomes its own word jumble.

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