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Council talks housing, budget, tax abatements By Sadie Hunter • sadie@yoaurecurrent.com The Westfield City Council met Sept. 9 at City Hall. All councilors were present. The next city council meeting is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, or to see an agenda, visit westfield. in.gov/council. What happened: The council unanimously voted to approve the Midtown at Westfield planned unit development. What it means: The Midtown at Westfield development, a proposed 138-acre mixed use project at 191st and East streets, came to the council with a unanimous favorable recommendation from the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission. The project by developer Steve Henke is set to bring hotels, office space, restaurants and retail to the intersection, and the ordinance changes the zoning of the property from agricultural/single-family rural, single-family medium density, enclosed industrial and local business to general business, enclosed industrial and general office zoning. Read more about the project at youarecurrent.com. What happened: The council voted 5-2 to approve an additional appropriation to help fund construction of the Westfield Playhouse. What it means: The appropriation of $300,000 from the city’s general fund was approved 5-2 to fund the new Westfield Playhouse at 202 N. Union St. Councilors Chuck Lehman and Cindy Spoljaric voiced concerns about the long-term financial plan, leading to their nay votes. What happened: The council unanimously approved resolutions establishing an economic revitalization area and allowing a 10year tax abatement for a property at 16805 Southpark Dr.

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What it means: The developer of the property, JJK Investments, LLC, plans to build a 9,600-square-foot building on approximately 1 acre to attract a tenant. Councilors Bob Horkay and Steve Hoover said they regard the development as an “infill” project. City staff said the developer estimates that a future tenant will bring approximately six new jobs with an aggregate salary of $180,000 without benefits. The 10-year real-property tax abatement will decline by 10 percent from 100 percent each year. No residents spoke during the public hearing. What happened: The Westfield Dept. of Public Works introduced an ordinance to the council to amend traffic regulations through the city. What it means: DPW officials said the proposed changes are a result of the city taking ownership of new roads because traffic regulations were updated last year. If approved, changes will include regulation of roads in new subdivisons, the addition of no-parking signs in various neighborhoods, stopcontrol changes at Ind. 32 and Ditch Road and Gunther Boulevard and Heathcliff Court and speed limit changes in the neighborhoods of Maple Knoll, Maple Village/Sonoma, Viking Meadows and Villages of Oak Manor. No action was taken, and the council will vote on the ordinance at its Sept. 23 meeting.

Pulte Homes is working to bring nearly 500 age-restricted homes to Westfield on the north and south sides of 151st Street east of Towne Road for a development to be called Claiborne Farms by Del Webb. (Submitted rendering)

What happened: The council heard an introduction for a new housing development, Claiborne Farms by Del Webb. What it means: Developer Pulte Homes is petitioning for a change of zoning for 245 acres to build an age-restricted community, Claiborne Farms by Del Webb. The project, if approved, could bring 490 singlefamily homes ranging in price from $260,000 to $400,000 to the north and south sides of 151st Street east of Towne Road. Development plans also include a 7,000-square-foot indoor community center that will have bocce ball and pickleball courts, a fitness center, pool and other amenities. The project also outlines plans for an internal trail network, community gardens, an outdoor kitchen, dog park and more. Because the presentation was only an introduction, no action was taken by the council. What happened: The council voted 4-3 to approve an ordinance for the Orchard View planned unit development. What it means: The Orchard View development could bring 282 new homes to a 103-acre plot of land north of Ind. 32 and east of Spring Mill Road. According to the developer, Arbor Homes, the project will attract empty nesters to a set of homes to be sold in the low- to mid$200,000 range. Approximately 26 acres will be dedicated to common areas, ponds and recreation space. Councilors Jim Ake, Spoljaric and Lehman voted against the ordinance. What happened: City staff introduced the 2020 City of Westfield operating budget to the council. What it means: City staff presented highlights from the proposed 2020 budget before a budget workshop set for Sept. 16. Because the presentation was only as an introduction, no action was taken by the council.

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$42.5M budget introduced, workshop set By Sadie Hunter • sadie@yoaurecurrent.com Westfield city staff publicly introduced the 2020 City of Westfield operating budget Sept. 9 to the Westfield City Council. CITY COUNCIL Although discussions were brief because of a budget workshop set for Sept. 16, Westfield Chief of Staff Todd Burtron and Tammy Havard, a financial strategist for the city, shed light on some of the proposals for the estimated $42.5 million Burtron budget. At the top of the presentation, Burtron said the budget has three “keystone elements,” the first of which is a proposal for 10 new police officers and three new firefighters for increased investment in pubic safety. The other two elements include four additional team members in the department of public works and overall personnel investment, which Burtron said would come in the form of performance-based raises. “The revenues and expenses are about $3.5 million up (from) last year, and the main increases in revenue are local income tax as well as property taxes,” Havard said. “The main increases in expenses are public safety and public works as well as the investment in city personnel. Another increase is the debt service related to road projects and additional public safety capital expenses.” Discussing overall city finances, Havard spoke on the

city’s tax rate. The current rate is 78.8 cents per $100 of assessed home value, but in 2020, the rate is projected to be the same or lower. But Havard said if the city’s tax rate drops, or even if it is zero, residents won’t save money on their tax bill because of Indiana’s residential property tax cap, which puts a limit of 1 percent on what can be collected. Tax dollars are then divvied up between the school district, which receives more than half of the money collected, and city, township, county, library and solid waste Havard operations. “If you have a $200,000 home, your tax bill is capped at 1 percent per the state constitution, so the tax bill would be about $2,000, excluding the school referendum,” Havard said. “Of that $2,000, the city is projecting that we will collect approximately 33 percent of that bill, so about $650. The tax rate does not necessarily impact (a homeowner’s) tax bill. There are a lot of other entities (that receive money) in a tax bill, and the schools have the largest portion of that total tax rate. Even if the city rate was zero, the residential taxpayers would still pay the same amount.” Havard also commented on the city’s overall financial health. “We are financially strong,” she said. “Our rainy day fund has increased. In 2015, it was $1 million. In 2016, it was increased to $2.2 million, and now we have a rainy day fund of $3 million.”

DISPATCHES Health and Wellness Symposium — Westfield Washington Schools will host a Health and Wellness Symposium from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Westfield High School, 18250 N. Union St. Presentations will cover mental health, substance awareness, healthy relationships and social media. The event is free and open go parents, educators and community partners. RSVP at ow.ly/gvqA50w6zIo. Candidate forum cancelled — The Westfield candidates forum presented by the League of Women Voters of Hamilton County has been cancelled. The date was Sept. 30. Sobriety checkpoint results — On Aug. 23, the Hamilton County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a sobriety checkpoint near Greenfield Avenue and Cumberland Road in Noblesville. Checkpoint operations began at 10 p.m. and ended at midnight. Officers from partnership agencies checked 160 vehicles at the checkpoint, administering field sobriety tests to 22 drivers because of initial indicators of impaired driving. Six drivers were arrested for operating while intoxicated, and two drivers were arrested for driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Free trees — Those who join the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free tree saplings as part of the foundation’s Trees for American program. To join, visit arborday.org/September or send a $10 membership contribution by Sept. 30 to Arbor Day Foundation, Ten Trees, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410.

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and what they’re making. I do stand by the “Regarding the 7 percent, roughly four vote to give some of our employees raises, years ago it was determined that (the but I do not support giving elected officials county) had some inequities in how we raises.” were paying our employees, and if you A public presentation of Hamilton CounCounty Coroner John Chalfin had relooked at someone in the same classificaty’s 2020 operating budget of just under quested a 30 percent pay increase tion, there could have been $100 million took an in 2020, which was denied during disparagement between COUNTY unexpected turn when budget hearings after councilors their salaries,” she said. some members of the agreed he would receive a 3 per“When we went through Hamilton County Council voted to cent raise, like many other elected the process of (adapting) to suspend their own rules to make officials. what I will call ‘the market,’ changes at a recent meeting, nearly But during the Sept. 4 meeting, we (decided to implement one month after finalizing two days Massillamany and councilors Ken the change) in two-year of budget hearings. Glynn Chaffin Alexander, Steve Schwartz and Jeff increases, but in order to The Sept. 4 council meeting Hern voted to suspend the rules and apmaintain, we did it annually this year, so it served as the public hearing portion of the prove a 14 percent increase for Chalfin in was compared up through 2018 in order to budget process. 2020, raising his annual salary to $80,000. stay competitive and retain the people that Only one resident, Mark Hall of Noblesville, Council President Brad Beaver expressed we have, bring more people to the county spoke. He questioned the justification of frustration just before the 4-3 vote was taken. government entity when job openings are raises for county employees and elected of“Remember, there were other elected ofavailable, and that’s what the study ultificials, who are set to receive 7 percent and ficials that asked for a raise that didn’t get mately indicated.” 3 percent increases, respectively, in 2020. them,” he said. Other councilors echoed Massillamany’s He also questioned funding for the Youth In addition to a proposed change for Chalconcerns about employee retention and Assistance Program, an early intervention fin, Massillamany, Alexander, Schwartz and support, but councilor Fred Glynn spoke advocacy group that helps at-risk youth. Hern also voted to suspend rules to vote against raises for elected officials. Councilor Amy Massillamany explained in favor of hiring three additional Hamilton I won’t vote for any increase for myself the difference between the 7 percent proCounty employees for the Youth Assistance posed increase and the 2.8 national average or anybody else,” Glynn said. “We went off Program. a study that was presented to us, and we for pay increases, according to the Society Read the full story at youarecurrent.com. have to compare it to other governments for Human Resource Management.

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Church opens Westfield campus By Sophie Nulph news@currentinwestfield.com A Kokomo church opened a new campus in Westfield last month. Fuel Church launched in KoFAITH komo four years ago, and its congregation has doubled each year since. Approximately 1,500 people attend services each week at its Kokomo location. Lead Pastor Jacob Burgei said large numbers of people often drove from Hamilton County each week to attend services in Kokomo. “We always felt that our second campus would be in Hamilton County,” Burgei said. Fuel has partnered with Reach Church to operate the 186th Street location. Burgei said the non-traditional church’s mission is to bring hope to those suffering from addiction. Fuel helps addicts recover and assists with transportation, housing and jobs. “We want people who are broken, and we want people who want to help those who are broken,” Burgei said. Burgei is personally connected with helping those recover in a faith-based way. After two back surgeries, Burgei became

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Jake Laird Day, an event honoring the life of slain Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept. officer Jake Laird, was Sept. 10 in Quaker Park. The Westfield Police Dept. helped organize the event, which featured a rock-climbing wall, inflatables, food, music, a dunk tank and a K-9 unit demonstration. (Above) Debbie and Mike Laird, parents of Timothy “Jake” Laird, who was killed in the line of duty, held the event in memory of their son. (Photos by Ben Stout)

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Accelerate Indiana Municipalities recently announced award recipients at its annual conference in French Lick. The City of Westfield received the Aim Green Community of the Year distinction for dedication to sustainable practices. From left, Tammy Sanders, Jeremy Lollar, Angie Smitherman and John Nail. The City of Whiting also received the Aim Green Community of the Year distinction. (Submitted photo)

STUDENTS RECEIVE CERTIFICATES OF MULTILINGUAL PROFICIENCY

Thirty Westfield High School students and recent graduates have earned their Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency. The students received scores indicating high levels of language proficiency on AAPPL or AP exams. Although not applicable as college credit, the certification is a statement of accomplishment that is evidence of a student’s readiness for career and college and for engagement as a global citizen. From left, Katy Zaloudek, Aubrey Strong, Annaliese Budd, Grace Reynolds, Elizabeth Cooper, Madeline Ruprecht, Kathryn Mick, Riley Parshall, Madison Carr, Natalie Socrates and Bethany Gonzalez Pelayo are among the students who received the certificate. (Submitted photo)

DISPATCH County ranks 5th in state-wide food drive — An effort led by the Indiana State Fair has prompted 27 Indiana county fairs to donate food and participate in the FAIRs Care food drives. Through a partnership with the Indiana Association of Fairs and Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, counties have collected 76,363 pounds of food for local food pantries this year. The top five counties to make the most food contributions and receiving a check for $200 are: St. Joseph County 4-H Fair, $45,881.54; Porter County 4-H Fair, $34,386 plus two steers and one hog (valued at $4,200); Cass County, $35,387; Tipton County 4-H Fair, $13,395.07; and Hamilton County 4-H Fair, $10,271.64.

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Bob Beauchamp to receive Beacon Award Sept. 20 By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Bob Beauchamp has played a major role in shaping the restaurant scene in Westfield, what has become COVER STORY known as Restaurant Row on Park Street. Beauchamp will be recognized for his efforts Sept. 20 at the annual Westfield Chamber of Commerce Lantern Awards, where he will receive the Beacon Award, also known as Citizen of the Year. Beauchamp, who has been in the antiques-dealing business for decades, said he and his wife, Michelle, never imagined the area would become what it is today. He said six years ago, business began to slow, and that’s when he began to search for other things to do. “I was 70 years old, so we began to look toward starting Grand Junction Properties, the parent company for the purchase of all of our properties,” he said. His inspiration for the Park Street development began when he noticed the barn

ABOUT THE BEACON AWARD The Beacon Award is given annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the community in the past year that is above and beyond their normal work. The individual also has provided leadership within Westfield and/ or Westfield Washington Township, and the individual lives or works in Westfield. For more about the Lantern Awards, visit lantern-awards.org. that is now The Rail Restaurant and Bar, 211 Park St. “I wanted the barn,” he said. “The Rail was a barn that had been on Mill Street, and Mill Street held a lumberyard which burned down, but that barn didn’t, so it stayed there for years and years and years.” The barn and a house at 205 Park St. were part of one property when the Beauchamps made the purchase. A day care formerly operated at 205 Park St., followed later by a Greek’s Pizzeria that eventually relocated

west on Park Street. Now, Cone + Crumb is housed at 205 Park St. When Rail owners Toby and Melanie Miles approached the Beauchamps about building a restaurant in the barn, they weren’t keen on the idea. “Ultimately, Toby came along and they called us and they were like, ‘We would like to talk about putting a restaurant in the barn,’” Michelle said. “I said, ‘This is not going to happen,’” Bob said. At the time, the barn had no utilities. Bob said he remembered the barn being full of bats and equipped with only a single light bulb hung from the ceiling by an extension cord running to the house next door. However, after the Miles said they used to work with restaurant owner Keltie Domina and explained their vision, Michelle warmed to the idea. Six months later, the Rail Epicurean, now the Rail Restaurant and Bar, opened. Bob began to purchase more homes along Park Street, and soon thereafter The Italian House (219 Park St.), Greek’s Pizzeria (now at 231 Park St.), Chiba (228 Park St.) and Root

31, a plant shop (226 Park St.), opened. As for future additions to Park Street, Bob wants to see the Midland Trace Trail continue behind the restaurants on the south side of the street. “I never imagined that even on a Tuesday or Wednesday night the parking lot would be full, the street full of people and all the restaurants are busy,” Bob said. “It’s a bit surreal for us,” Michelle said. “We love sitting there and watching it happen. It definitely evolved.” The Beauchamps visit Restaurant Row for dinner or lunch several times each week. “The end result of what it has all evolved into is part of the charm of what makes the street what it is,” Michelle said.

ATTEND THE LANTERN AWARDS What: The 2019 Lantern Awards When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 20 Where: The Palomino Ballroom, 481 S. County Rd. 1200 E., Zionsville For more: lantern-awards.org.

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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. 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 what 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.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” — Steve Jobs

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.

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Westfield Mayor Andy Cook, fifth from left, welcomes Crew Carwash, 777 E. Ind. 32, to the city during an Aug. 30 ribbon-cutting ceremony that included chamber of commerce, city and Crew Carwash officials. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Council OKs tax abatement for hemp oil extraction company Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com A company that works with hemp plants was given approval for a tax break by the Westfield City Council E C O N O M I C at its Sept. 9 meeting, DEVELOPMENT paving the way for the firm to establish its headquarters in the city. Biodynamics of Indiana, a plant-based life sciences extraction company that specializes in extracting oil from hemp plants, presented plans to build its world headquarters at 17219 Foundation Pkwy., inside the Theineman Construction building, while also requesting a five-year declining personal property tax abatement from the city. Councilors unanimously approved the tax abatement for the proposal that includes installing approximately $24.5 million in new manufacturing equipment in the facility during the next two years, which city staff said will have an estimated $14.7 million in assessed value. The abatement will decline by 20 percent annually from 100 percent. James Chinn, vice president of Biodynamics of Indiana, said he expects the improvements to create new jobs with aggregate salaries of approximately $2 million. “Our impact to the community would be 20-plus well-paying jobs within the first year,” Chinn said. “Those jobs range

Biodynamics of Indiana’s Westfield headquarters will specialize in hemp oil extraction. (File photo)

from equipment operators to Ph.D.-level scientists.” Chinn said the existing facility will include extraction and other oil-processing areas but that after the new phase of work is complete, the company plans to expand the site. “In future years, if business is successful, we will add additional facilities,” Chinn told the council. “With that, we do project more (hiring), but we try to be conservative in our estimates.” “This is a very new process and very new product, particularly in Indiana,” councilor Steve Hoover said. “I think it’s exciting. The more you know about it, the more you understand it, so I’m excited to have this company here.”

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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 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 to ACHIEVEMENT 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 songs. But he then seemingly disappeared from 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 organizers 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. Sept. 21 at Witten Park.

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Woodstock vibe coming to CCPL By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com Michael Beck and Tim Brickley are accomplished recording artists and touring musicians who have an affinity CONCERT for playing small venues. That’s why they look forward to their Sept. 22 date at Carmel Clay Public Library, where they’ll perform a 50th anniversary tribute to Woodstock, the iconic 1969 music festival that featured dozens of the era’s top rock artists. Beck, a percussionist, and Brickley, a guitarist, will play an acoustic array of songs that were performed during the three days of Woodstock, including selections by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Who. “It’s just an hour that we play, but it’s just packed full of tunes everybody will know from that era and from Woodstock,” said Beck, a long-time musician who owns Anderson & Beck, a music-booking agency in Indianapolis. “Our niche is kind of that ‘60s and ‘70s vibe. We do a lot of songs by (artists) that were at Woodstock and that type of sound. “We’re all over that ‘60s and ‘70s kind of

Percussionist Michael Beck, left, and guitarist Tim Brickley will play a 50th anniversary Woodstock tribute Sept. 22 at Carmel Clay Public Library. (Submitted photo)

board, a lot of harmonies and vocals.” Beck and Brickley, a music producer who owns Hit City Recording studio in Indianapolis, will perform at 2 p.m. in the Program Room at CCPL, 55 4th Ave. SE, Carmel. The free concert is part of an occasional music series offered by CCPL. Although Sept. 22 will mark their first time playing at CCPL, Beck and Brickley frequently perform in libraries throughout central Indiana. “It’s a wonderful thing to be able to do, so I love those kinds of situations,” Beck said. For more, visit carmel.lib.in.us.

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7:30 p.m. Sept. “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.  Cost: $20 (students) to $40  More: atistage.org

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