It is our position that the Zionsville Zoning Board of Appeal’s 4-0 rejection of a variance sought by super-retailer Walmart might have been a prudent move, but it also struck us as a blow to free enterprise. In the end, Walmart did overreach, but certainly a compromise remains a possibility, no? Think of the tax rolls a Walmart would bolster.
Understandably, there has been concern from town merchants about a possible negative effect the big-box giant would have on their receipts, and residents worry about traffic and crime. We choose to view it another way. Having a Walmart in town would be well more of a threat to Target and Marsh. There couldn’t possibly be a more stark contrast in a shopping experience than the superstore versus the quaintness of the small and valuable shops of the village and points west. They have withstood the arrivals of Target and Marsh, in our opinion, and would fare well, based on them being “experiences” – to speak nothing of the incredible personal touches that customers receive – in their own right. Although the board has spoken, now and forever let the free market reign.
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Civic Theatre has a regular laugh riot/hole-in-one on its hands with current production “The Fox on the Fairway.” Written by Ken Ludwig, “Fox,” at times, will leave you belly laughing, as the theatre company over-delivers on the hilarity of a fictional golf-tournament wager. We found the acting and the set superb, something we’ve come to expect from Civic performances; we’re officially spoiled and we’re officially sponsors/believers. The show runs through Feb. 23, and if “today” is Saturday (delivery day for Current this week because of the Presidents’ Day Holiday), then you have five more opportunities to see the show. For tickets and/or information, visit www.civictheatre.org or call 843-3800.