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County, city officials focus on recovery from historic flood By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Commissioner Christine Altman joined Westfield Mayor Scott Willis, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen Aug. 16 to discuss flood updates and plans for relief. The White River crested at 24.6 feet Aug. 15, breaking the previous 1913 record of 23.8. Altman said local leaders are now focused on assessing damage, recovery and reconstruction. At the county level, Altman said officials are assessing the loss of the bridge on Hazel Dell Parkway between 106th Street and 96th Street, part of which collapsed in the flooding. “We have engineers currently assessing that bridge to determine whether it is repairable, or unfortunately, it is a full replacement,” Altman said. “But rest assured, we’re working as diligently as we can to make the assessment and open up traffic.” Finkam said the bridge remains one of the City of Carmel’s top concerns as well. Approximately 230 properties were impacted by flooding in Carmel, and 40 residents were relocated from their homes. “As we turn our attention today to maintenance, and then of course stability and assessment, we again ask residents to take great care before coming back to their homes,” Finkam said. “We’re concerned about electrical challenges. We’re concerned about the stability of homes. We will soon be with our partners in the county developing a debris management plan as floodwaters recede to safe levels.” Willis said the City of Westfield fared better than other cities, with no residents displaced and no significant infrastructure damage. Westfield Fire Department Station 383’s water rescue

Riverside Cemetery in Noblesville is partially underwater Aug. 15 after the White River flooded. (Photo by Arianna Hunt)

team supported the Carmel Fire Department Aug. 15 with water rescues in the River Road area. “This is what mutual aid is all about. When departments work together, we are able to bring more resources, experience and capabilities to the communities we all serve,” WFD stated in a social media post. “We’re proud to support our neighbors and grateful for the partnerships that make all of our communities safer.” Fadness said the City of Fishers was impacted by flash floods, and approximately 10 to 12 individuals and their pets were rescued from their homes along the White River. He said the city also is turning its attention to recovery. According to the City of Fishers, 16 homes were evacuated, which included 27 adults, five children and 20 pets. On Aug. 15, water pressure for some parts of the community dropped. No boil-water notice was sent out, however, and the pressure was expected to resolve itself as floodwaters receded. A water main break Aug. 15 led to the closure of the Fishers Community Center. With the White River running direct-

ly through downtown Noblesville, Jensen said about 170 residents and their pets were voluntarily evacuated from their homes, and about 552 residential units were affected in some way. Jensen said the city’s response focused on the Riverwood community, Federal Hill Commons and the Federal Hill Apartments and the southwest quadrant of the city along the river. “We’ll be focused on the cleanup effort, gathering with our street department, our wastewater department (and) public safety (officials) to identify next steps in terms of cleanup,” Jensen said. “We’ll be using our drone technology to fly over the community to make sure we’re assessing any and all areas.” Hamilton County Emergency Operations Director Chad Knecht said although the river level is decreasing and floodwaters are receding, there are still hazards. “As (water) recedes, there are going to be hazards we didn’t have prior to that,” Knecht said. “People start pressing into areas they can now get to, but there are hazards that have washed into areas they shouldn’t be. There are electrical lines that may become re-energized. They’re still in the water.” Several organizations are providing aid throughout the county. Residents who need assistance or want to help can contact the following resources: • A resource center is set up at 2003 Pleasant St. in Noblesville in Expo Hall A. Residents can call the center at 317-645-3261 • The Hamilton County Community Foundation is accepting financial donations • Volunteer operations are being coordinated by Serve Village at servevillage.org • Good Samaritan Network and the American Red Cross also are assisting

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Commission OKs Trace Commons TIF By Kaitlin Fallowfield news@currentinwestfield.com The Westfield Redevelopment Commission voted Aug. 17 in favor of a $13.3 million tax increment financing district to support the $64 million Trace Commons development at Ind. 32 and Shady Nook Road. The development site is on the south side of Ind. 32, across from the Flanner Buchannon Prairie Waters Funeral Home and north of the Midland Trace Trail. The TIF district pledges 60 percent of the tax revenue generated for the project, with the remaining 40 percent paid to the city. Executive Chief of Economic and Community Development Jenell Fairman noted that the city’s share of that revenue is estimated to be around $588,000 annually, starting in tax year 2031. She said the first $1 million in revenue to the city is earmarked for a new roundabout at Shady Nook Road and Ind. 32, which is estimated to be completed in 2027. The Trace Commons mixed-use

Trace Commons mixed-use development will be on the south side of Ind. 32, across from the Flanner Buchannon Prairie Waters Funeral Home and north of the Midland Trace Trail. (File image)

development will comprise three commercial and retail buildings, two multifamily housing buildings totaling approximately 308 units, 25 townhomes and associated surface parking. The project connects to the Midland Trace Trail, and developer Level 2 Development, LLC, plans to include a pop-up event space along the trail, a pedestrian common area, waterfront

terraces and elevated decks overlooking a water feature on the property. Level 2 plans to retain a majority of the tree line, Fairman said. She added that there is an effort to protect the Midland Trace Trail’s character by retaining as many trees on either side of it, which buffers the view of the project for trail users.

DISPATCHES  Flood donation drive underway — Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank and Hamilton County Trustee Association members are coordinating a countywide donation effort to support Hamilton County residents impacted by the recent flooding. Township Trustee offices will serve as donation drop-off locations. Donations will be coordinated through Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank for distribution to residents in need. Items needed include heavy-duty trash bags, buckets, heavy-duty sponges, paper towels, cleaning products, bleach, rubber gloves, mops and brooms, disposable face masks and scrub brushes. Dropoff locations are Clay Township, 10701 North College Ave., Carmel; Delaware Township, 9090 E. 131st St., Fishers; Fall Creek Township, 11595 Brook School Rd., Fishers; Jackson Township, 506 West Main St., Box 456, Arcadia; Noblesville Township, 836 Division St., Noblesville; Wayne Township,18441 Durbin Rd., Noblesville; and Westfield Washington Township, 17400 Westfield Blvd., Westfield.

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A rendering of the proposed Walmart at Ind. 32 and Austrian Pine Way in Westfield. (Photo courtesy of Bohler Engineering)

Proposed Walmart on Ind. 32 in Westfield advances By Kaitlin Fallowfield news@currentinwestfield.com A new Walmart might be coming to Westfield after plans for a new store and fuel station at Ind. 32 and Austrian Pine Way were advanced Aug. 17 by the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission. A detailed site plan shows the new location behind the Graeter’s Ice Cream scoop shop and next to Barkerfellers pet boarding facility. The proposal includes renderings for exterior access to a pharmacy, auto care facility and an outdoor lawn and garden department. Currently, the Walmart nearest to Westfield is on E. 151st St. in Carmel, about 3.6 miles from the proposed Westfield store. The superstore would take up approximately 3 acres, while the fuel station would occupy approximately 1.8 acres, according to Bohler Engineering. The commission’s staff review of the proposal, presented by Senior Planner Lauren Gillingham-Teague, states that traffic to the new store would be controlled by existing stoplights on Ind.

32, but improvements would need to be made to the surrounding roads. Citing a May 2026 traffic study, staff suggested that Ind. 32 be widened at Austrian Pine Way to include a rightturn lane for the new store, along with center two-way left-turn lanes on both Austrian Pine Way and Dartown Road. The study determined a traffic signal was not warranted at the Dartown Road and Tournament Trail intersection. The proposal passed unanimously during the commission’s Aug. 17 meeting, but still needs approval by the Westfield City Council. The Plan Commission meeting lasted only six minutes, but commissioners said that the next meeting is anticipated to be “hefty, long and well attended.” The Advisory Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 in City Council Chambers to consider a proposed Pulte Homes neighborhood on Eagletown Road, which drew residents’ concerns when it was discussed during a Redevelopment Commission meeting.

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Two new Westfield Police Department officers are sworn in Aug. 10 during the Westfield City Council meeting. From left are WPD Chief Shawn Keen, Council President Patrick Tamm and new officers Kevin Hale and Ethan Sabens. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

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WWS construction projects ongoing By Kaitlin Fallowfield news@currentinwestfield.com Construction projects are expected to slow down as school begins at the Westfield Washington School District, according to construction updates presented to the school board Aug. 11. Interior work at Cool Creek Elementary School, formerly Westfield Intermediate School, will continue at a slower pace as the building becomes fully occupied for the 2026-27 school year, according to a presentation from Jerry Walton of PSI Construction, which is converting Westfield Intermediate School to Cool Creek Elementary and the new Westfield Middle School. Walton said all interior renovations are completed, with the exception of some baseboards in classrooms. He provided photos showing that teachers have moved supplies into their new rooms in the elementary school. Walton added that a “substantial amount” of flooring in the corridors has been replaced, transitioning from carpet to hard surfaces. PSI Construction was able to complete approximately 50 percent of the site work over the course of the summer, Walton said. He added that the Indiana Department of Transportation has approved a sound barrier between the school property and the U.S. 31 corridor. Walton said poles for the barrier plates will be

installed in October, ready for material delivery in December. He said the sound barrier between Cool Creek Elementary and Westfield Middle School will be completed by the end of January. Hagerman Group Senior Project Manager Mike Holtkamp, who is overseeing the construction of the new Westfield Middle School West facility, showed pictures of the completed exterior projects — softball and baseball fields, dugouts and other exterior sports facilities — as the team prepares to move on to interior work. He said rough-ins in the kitchen are being placed, while other rooms, like the choir room and some of the main corridors, are further along. The project’s budget is currently coming in at $140 million — $1.9 million higher than the original contracted amount — because of the required reconstruction of Centennial Road. A-F Engineering is currently designing a roundabout at the intersection of Centennial Road and Ind. 32 to service traffic to the school. Crews will restart road improvements on Centennial Road Aug. 17, he said, and in the next couple of months, bleachers will be installed in the outdoor sports facilities, and site utility work and interior finishes will continue. Westfield Middle School West is projected to open in the fall of 2027.

DISPATCHES  FiA North Indy offers group workouts — Females in Action, or FIA, is a national nonprofit active in 24 states. The groups host free, peer-led outdoor workouts for women of all ages and fitness levels. The North Indy group meets at 7 a.m. Saturdays at Dillon Park Disc Golf and 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Westfield-Washington Public Library parking lot for a walk.  American Heritage Girls open house — American Heritage Girls and Trail Life USA will host an informational open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 31 at Lifepointe Church, 3233 W. 166th St., Westfield. For more, visit americanheritagegirls.org and traillifeusa.com.

 Legislative internships available — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2027 session of the Indiana General Assembly. Interns earn a $900 biweekly stipend. Senate internships are full-time positions at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis that typically begin with a mandatory orientation in late December or early January. The incoming intern class will conclude their work at the end of the 2027 legislative session, which by law must end by April 29. For more, visit IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Intern.

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Westfield Washington Township and Westfield Fire Department officials celebrate the start of the Station 382 remodel project. (Photo courtesy of WFD)

Westfield Fire Station 382 remodel begins news@currentinwestfield.com A remodel of Westfield Fire Department Fire Station 382 has begun, spearheaded by the Westfield Washington Township through its interlocal agreement with the City of Westfield to provide fire and emergency services to residents in unincorporated areas. The agreement allows both entities to share resources, jointly fund projects and coordinate services, according to a news release. The township owns the Station 382 building and the city manages its personnel and operations. “This project is a strong example of how the city and township work together to serve the entire Westfield Washington Township community,” Mayor Scott Willis stated. “By investing in Station 382, we are creating a safer, more efficient facility for our firefighters while ensuring they have the space and resources needed to continue providing excellent emergency services.” The project will focus on strengthening safety standards and on-site training capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency, improving living and working conditions, increasing energy efficiency and sustainability and strengthening the station’s resilience during emergencies, according to the news release. The remodel also will include upgraded decontamination zones to meet

current safety standards and reduce firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing contaminants. “To ensure residents continue to have access to quality fire and emergency services, the township has a responsibility to maintain a facility that meets the needs of our firefighters and community for years to come,” Westfield Washington Township Trustee Jamie Goetz Mills stated. Station 382 firefighters will be temporarily housed in modular pods at Cool Creek Park through a partnership with Hamilton County Parks and Recreation. The temporary location will remain in use through summer 2027. One operational fire truck will remain on-site and firefighters will continue to have access to equipment needed to respond to emergency calls. Medic 382 has been temporarily relocated to Station 383. “Our priority throughout this project is to maintain the same reliable emergency response our residents expect,” Westfield Fire Chief Rob Gaylor stated. “The temporary relocation plan allows our crews to remain close to the area they serve, while the completed remodel will provide a safer and more functional station that better supports firefighter health, training and day-today operations.” Hagerman Group is the construction manager for the project.

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USA Archery Olympic trials coming to Grand Park news@currentinwestfield.com An ancient sport is coming to Westfield in 2027, when Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus hosts the 143rd USA Archery Target Nationals and 2027 U.S. Open. The events also will feature Stage 1 2028 Olympic Team Trials Qualifications, which include compound archery for the first time, according to a news release. Since archery returned to the Olympic Games in 1972, only recurve has been included. For the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, compound has been added as a mixed-team event. Matt Stutzman, known as “The Armless Archer” and a gold medalist at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, plans to compete in the event and hopes to earn a place on the compound team — with the ultimate goal of becoming the first Paralympic gold medalist to win an Olympic gold medal in archery. Karen Radcliff, president & CEO of Hamilton County Tourism, stated that hosting the opening stages of the 2028 Olympic Team Trials Qualification events is a defining moment for Hamil-

The best archers in the nation will convene at Grand Park in August 2027. (Photo courtesy of the City of Westfield)

ton County. “We’re proud to partner with USA Archery, Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus and the City of Westfield to welcome the best archers from across the nation as they compete in the U.S. Team Trials, National Target Championships, USAT Series Final and U.S. Open,” she stated. “Hamilton County

is built for championship competition and ready to showcase its state-of-theart facilities, hospitality and passion for sport on this national stage.” Westfield Mayor Scott Willis stated that the city has built a national reputation as a premier destination for sports, and hosting USA Archery marks an exciting new chapter for the community.

“For the first time, athletes will compete in Westfield for the opportunity to represent Team USA at the LA28 Olympic Games,” he stated. “We are proud to welcome these world-class competitors, their families and archery fans from across the country next August.” Greg Stremlaw, co-chief executive officer of Grand Park Sports and Entertainment, stated that every sports venue aspires to host events that inspire athletes and create unforgettable memories. “Welcoming the nation’s best archers as they pursue the dream of representing the United States on the Olympic stage reflects exactly what Grand Park was built to do,” he stated. “We are honored by USA Archery’s confidence in our team and look forward to delivering an exceptional championship experience for every athlete, coach, family and fan who visits Westfield.” USA Archery’s Interim CEO Mary Emmons noted that the Target Nationals and U.S. Open are among the biggest events on the organization’s calendar. The events are set for Aug. 11-15, 2027.

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Grand Park district approved By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Grand Park’s new zoning district received final approval from the Westfield City Council Aug. 10, establishing design standards and permitted uses, plus a new process for reviewing minor variations from those standards. The plan details architectural standards and prohibited uses, which is typical of a zoning district, but also addresses development needs specific to Grand Park. In previous meetings, Senior Planner Lauren Gillingham-Teague has said that a task group identified the need for flexibility when developers submit proposals that vary from the district’s standards. With the Aug. 10 vote, the district implementation plan now allows administrative approval for minor variations,

but major variations will still need to follow standard processes. There was no council discussion before the unanimous vote in favor of establishing the new Grand Park zoning district. The zoning change comes about a year and a half after the City of Westfield unveiled its vision for Grand Park in its master plan, which calls for expanding the 400-acre sports campus to include a 10,000-seat stadium on the north side of 186th Street, inside the master plan’s North Grand Park District. In other matters, the council held public hearings and introduced ordinances to annex land for the proposed Eagle West residential development and The Preserve at Cool Creek. Adoption of both annexation ordinances are scheduled for the Aug. 24 council meeting.

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Community Health Network, Westfield Chamber of Commerce and City of Westfield officials celebrate the grand opening of the new Community Health Network Primary Care clinic at 1657 W. Tournament Trail. (Photo by Kaitlin Fallowfield)

Community Health opens family medicine clinic By Kaitlin Fallowfield news@currentinwestfield.com Westfield residents now have a nearby, dedicated Community Health Network primary and pediatric care clinic following an Aug. 14 grand-opening celebration at the new facility, 1657 W. Tournament Trail. Members of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce and Westfield City Council joined Community Health leadership to cut the ceremonial ribbon. The practice was relocated from the health provider’s medical office building on 196th and East streets. Derrick McMichael, regional director for Community Health, said the new primary care office will also be home to Community’s newborn and pediatric concierge, a medical service that gives parents a 24/7 line to contact a pediatrician or specialized care team. The line is also available for house calls. Families pay a monthly fee to receive the service, according to the hospital network. McMichael added that the new facili-

ty will also house a women’s health specialist with a focus on menopause. Chief Administrative Officer Shaista Khan Chatterji said primary care at the new facility has a deeper purpose. “Primary care is the foundation of lifelong health,” Chatterji said. “It’s your most trusted partner, the one who’s going to help you navigate your health care journey. It’s the one that you should hopefully trust the most and really rely on for both yourself and your family. So we hope that the community here chooses this site as their place and their home for that trusted provider.” Community Health plans to open a new urgent care facility later in August along with a new health center at the Grand Park Sports Complex. In addition, about 5 miles from the new primary care facility is the construction site for its new full-service hospital at the 19800 block of East Street, near U.S. 31 and 196th Street. McMichael said the new hospital is expected to be completed in spring 2027.

 Author presentation set — Westfield Washington Public Library will host author Craig Fehrman at 6 p.m. Aug. 25, who will discuss his new book, “This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark.” Registration is encouraged but not required. For more, visit wwpl.lib.in.us/author-events-light-up-wwpl-summer-calendar

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Westfield Washington Schools eighth graders Henry Stinson, left, and Rivika Srivastava competed July 6–10 in FCCLA Students Taking Action with Recognition events in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of WWS)

Westfield students compete in national conference news@currentinwestfield.com Two Westfield Middle School students took their learning to the national stage this summer, representing Westfield Washington Schools at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. FCCLA stands for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Eighth graders Rivika Srivastava and Henry Stinson competed July 6–10 in FCCLA’s Students Taking Action with Recognition, which challenged students to identify a societal need, develop a project over the course of the school year and present their work to evaluators, according to a news release. Srivastava chose FCCLA’s Career Investigation event to explore whether a future in pediatrics was right for her. Through her Passion for Pediatrics project, Srivastava set out to understand the day-to-day life of a pediatrician, identify the education and skills required for the profession and determine how her own interests and strengths might align with the field. She interviewed three pediatricians, including a general pediatrician and two pediatric gastroenterologists, learning about building relationships with families, the challenges of the profession and the changing role of technology in medicine. Srivastava also helped out at a children’s event at Carmel Clay Public

Library, tutored students at a learning center and assisted with classroom activities. She connected those experiences to skills important in pediatrics — communication, patience, empathy, leadership, problem-solving and time management. Srivastava’s presentation earned a spot in the National Top 10 and she ultimately finished second in the nation in her event. Stinson competed in the Chapter Service Project Portfolio category with Hoosiers Helping Hoopers, a project designed to help remove financial barriers for young people to participate in basketball. Stinson focused on children ages 8–12 in central Indiana. He interviewed young basketball players about the financial challenges they encounter, with equipment and registration fees emerging as significant obstacles. He set initial goals of raising $500 and creating five basketball gift baskets. Through fundraising and community outreach, he raised $575 and created six baskets, which included basketballs, socks, water bottles, drink mixes, drawstring bags and money to help cover league registration. Family and Consumer Sciences teachers Ally Smith and Emerson Burroughs supported the students as they worked through the competition, according to the news release.

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Artists ‘Elevate’ together By Mark Ambrogi Mark@youarecurrent.com Artists Lisa Macha and Vernon T. Bateman were seeking a way to collaborate. “We had a vision of bringing all of the art community together because people tend to show in their own areas a bit,” Macha said. “We have a pretty good smattering of people that are represented in the arts community.” The event, ELEVATE: A Tapestry of Indy’s Communities, for ages 21 and older, is set from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Regions Tower, 5th Floor Rooftop event venue, 211 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. VIP admission begins at 2 p.m. Macha, a Westfield resident, is an artist at High Frequency Arts in Carmel. Carmel artists who will be featured at ELEVATE are Randy Sorrell and his wife Kim Sorrell; Kim Greene; Deb Slack; and Scott Osborne. Ailithir McGill, director of Noblesville Creates, will be another one of the more than 20 artists from the Indianapolis area featured. “We want to make it an annual event to come together for a cause,” Macha said. “This year, we chose reduction of violence and gun violence in Indianapolis as the cause for an inaugural event.” Bateman, a 46-year-old Indianapolis resident, has a website called baby22gunsafetyllc.com and talks to youth about gun violence. “Vernon was freed from prison by The Innocence Project ,” Macha said. He taught himself how to paint during his 26 years in prison. “He’s an urban artist and pretty successful in downtown Indianapolis,” Macha said. “We had this lovely conversation about art and found we were on the same page in terms of art. He was

Artist Lisa Macha is one of the organizers of ELEVATE: A Tapestry of Indy’s Communities. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Macha)

doing a show at Gallery 42 in Indianapolis and asked me to partner with him. I started doing a research project with Westfield about the Underground Railroad and art work specific to Westfield. We were planning a show in January but I got breast cancer, so that didn’t happen. They found it very early, it was non-invasive. I got treatment and I’m fine now, but that put the kibosh on that collaboration.” But it set the stage for ELEVATE. Ten percent of all art pieces sold will go to Riley Hospital for Children, specifically for the group that does art therapy for children who have been traumatized. For tickets, visit elevate-indy.com.

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Senior middle blocker a hit for Shamrocks By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School senior middle blocker Carsyn Comer commands attention from volleyball opponents. “Every time she steps in the gym, we’re impressed with what she’s able to bring to the court with respect to her leadership, her demands of other people and her expectations to Comer win and be competitive at all times,” Shamrocks coach Sean Keeve said. “Outside of her ability and success in the middle, her abilities to make those around her better (are valuable) because of how big a threat she is to score.” Keeve said she provides a lot of offensive stability. “She hit well over .500 (percent) last year, which is absolutely insane, where every time she is getting set, she’s scoring,” he said. “She doesn’t make a ton of errors. Anywhere we put her in the offense, she is very lethal for us.”

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK MEET CARSYN COMER Favorite athlete: Indy Ignite player Cara Cresse Favorite subject: Math Farovite musician: Don Toliver Favorite TV show: “Game of Thrones” The 6-foot-3 Comer had 244 kills and 38 aces as the Shamrocks reached the IHSAA Class 4A semistate semifinals last season before losing to eventual state champion Fort Wayne Carroll in five sets. Westfield’s sectional championship was its first since 2016, and its regional title was its first since 2011. “We have a lot of the same girls returning from our great run last year, and I think that gives us a lot of confi-

Westfield High School senior middle blocker Carsyn Comer delivers a hit over the net. (Photo courtesy of Comer family)

dence coming into this year,” Comer said. “Obviously, our goal is to win a state championship, but just honestly to play the best we can every day.” Comer is one of nine seniors and three captains. “I think every one of our seniors are going to have a little bit more of a leadership role,” she said. The University of Louisville recruit

said it would be amazing to be named Indiana Miss Volleyball or Indiana Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year. “But really, I’m just trying to focus on getting myself ready for Louisville and getting to that next level,” she said.. Comer plans to graduate this semester and enroll at Louisville in January. She said it should help her learn to balance athletics along with the college workload of classes. She made a verbal commitment to the Cardinals in the summer of 2025. “When I started watching college volleyball, they were having a historic season, finishing 32-1 (in 2021),” said Comer, who has played with the Munciana club team for the past six seasons. “Something about their court presence and culture really grabbed me. I went to their camp two years in a row and absolutely fell in love with the campus, the culture, the girls there and the coaches. I do know a few people there already who absolutely love it, so all that kind of pulled me toward it.” To nominate a high school student for Athlete of the Week, contact mark@youarecurrent.com.

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Polling sites approved By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Commissioners approved polling sites for the general election, along with a grant agreement for the county’s health department and a memorandum of understanding regarding Judicial Center construction at their Aug. 10 meeting.  WHAT HAPPENED: The commissioners approved polling sites for the Nov. 3 general election.  WHAT IT MEANS: There will be 102 polling sites this year.  WHAT’S NEXT: The county’s election board is pursuing the approval of vote centers. Hamilton County Clerk Kathy Williams said if approved, all six Hamilton County school districts will be used as vote centers in 2028.  WHAT HAPPENED: The commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding between the county and the City of Noblesville.

 WHAT IT MEANS: The MOU regards the planned expansion of the Judicial Center. During construction, the west stairwell on the building will be temporarily unavailable.  WHAT HAPPENED: The commissioners approved a subgrant agreement between the Hamilton County Health Department and Trinity Free Clinic.  WHAT IT MEANS: Hamilton County Health Department Administrator Jason LeMaster said the agreement is for the health department’s TB Program. He said one thing missing from the program is the ability to order X-rays for patients, and the subgrant will allow them to order and pay for them. He said about 50 to 60 patients need the X-rays each year.  WHAT’S NEXT: The subgrant is for $10,000, and LeMaster said it should get them through the next year and a half.

LIV 2026 season to end at Westfield’s Chatham Hills news@currentinwestfield.com The Aug. 20-23 Westfield tournament will be the season-closer for LIV Golf, which announced Aug. 17 that it had canceled a previously planned Aug. 2730 event in Michigan. ESPN reported that the league also canceled two concerts that had been scheduled for the Westfield event featuring country singer Thomas Rhett and DJ Disco Lines. Ticketholders were contacted directly by LIV Golf, according to the event page on the City of Westfield’s website. Although the Michigan event was canceled, LIV continues planning for a 2027 season after securing funding from an investor. ESPN reported Aug. 5 that league CEO Scott O’Neil didn’t identify the investor or how much money will be injected into the league, but said terms should be finalized soon, with the transaction closed in September. O’Neill stated that there is interest

LIV Golf has canceled its Michigan event, which means Westfield’s tournament will finish the league’s 2026 season. (File photo)

from additional parties to serve as minority investors. ESPN reported that the league needs $250 to $300 million after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced in April that it would no longer finance it. The league has planned 10 events in 2027, including five team “majors” at international sites such as Australia, South Africa, England, Hong Kong and Mexico. The future schedule also will include five team “signature events” in the United States. The league’s website doesn’t indicate where the U.S. events will take place.

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WESTFIELD SEPTEMBER EVENTS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL The Westfield International Festival is set for noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at Grand Junction Plaza, featuring art, entertainment, traditions and food from around the world. For more, visit westfieldin.gov/405/ Westfield-International-Festival. SHOWCASE & TASTE OF WESTFIELD The Westfield Chamber will host the annual Showcase & Taste of Westfield from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Droplight Grand Park Events Center. Exhibitors include restaurants, service and health care providers, legal professionals, entertainment venues, food providers and more. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. For more, visit westfieldchamberindy.com/ showcase-and-taste-of-westfield. GOVERNMENT MEETINGS The following Westfield government meetings are scheduled: • Parks and Recreation Board — 7 p.m. Sept. 2, City Hall assembly room • Board of Zoning Appeals — 7 p.m. Sept. 8, City Hall assembly room

• Plan Commission — 7 p.m. Sept. 9, City Hall assembly room • Plat Committee — 11 a.m. Sept. 14 and 28, 2728 E. 171st St., main meeting room • City Council — 7 p.m. Sept. 14 and 28, City Hall assembly room • Redevelopment Commission — 6 p.m. Sept. 21, City Hall assembly room • Plan Commission workshop — 7 p.m. Sept. 21, 2728 E. 171st St., main meeting room • Board of Public Works — 1 p.m. Sept. 23, City Hall assembly room • Finance Committee — 9 a.m. Sept. 28, 2728 E. 171st St., main meeting room • Westfield Washington Schools Board of Trustees — 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 and 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at the WWS Administration Center, 19500 Tomlinson Rd., Suite B. STORYTIME WITH THE OPERA Westfield Washington Public Library will host Storytime with the Indianapolis Opera: Sing Me a Story, set for 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22 at the library, 17400 Westfield Blvd.

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New Dementia Friendly Westfield program supports residents with memory disorders

By Hannah VanLandingham hannah@youarecurrent.com Walter Rippy III, a community resource paramedic with the Westfield Fire Department, is bringing Westfield together to support residents with memory disorders through his initiative, Dementia Friendly Westfield. Dementia Friendly Westfield is a communitywide program designed to create more inclusive, supportive and compassionate spaces for those with memory disorders, their families and their caregivers. Rippy understands firsthand what it’s like to be overwhelmed with a family member’s diagnosis. His father, who was diagnosed with dementia, lived with him for five years after relocating from Michigan. Rippy said, like others whose family members are diagnosed, that he had very little information about what was in store. “I did not know what all I was signing up for. (I) had no idea what the challenges would be, so I didn’t know where to go,” he said. “I had to navigate the space, this new space, by myself and with different doctors’ suggestions and things like that.” Besides his personal experience with dementia, Rippy has experience referring those with cognitive changes to external resources through his career. “I follow up on patients that the crews send referrals (for),” Rippy said. “I identify some patients that could use and benefit (from) additional resources. It’s my job to go in there and bring them the resources that they may need or lack.” Through that aspect of his job, Rippy identified resources that are missing in the area, and took on the challenge of filling those gaps. He took inspiration from Dementia Friendly Hamilton County, which fizzled out during the COVID-19 pandemic, and restarted the organization on a smaller scale — creating Dementia Friendly Westfield. “The goal is to bring together local government, public safety agencies, health care providers, churches and community organizations together to be

Staff and participants with dementia play games and create art during a memory cafe. (Photo courtesy of Walter Rippy III)

all dementia friendly,” Rippy said. “The goal is to bring better resources and to support individuals experiencing cognitive changes … also to help improve access to services.” Rippy started with his workplace. WFD is a Level 1 dementia aware organization, meaning at least 50 percent of staff have foundational dementia awareness training and passed a quiz to help support those experiencing cognitive changes. “(WFD) is a safe place to come for resources, and it’s to help improve communication out throughout the community, help reduce stigma,” he said. “(We)

also (want) anyone with dementia and Alzheimer’s to be treated with dignity, patience and respect.” Rippy’s goal is to help other organizations across Westfield achieve those goals and support all of Westfield’s residents. “My goal is to even get local businesses, churches and things like that kind of involved with it as well, and it’s a free training,” he said. Rippy also wants to ensure that family members and caregivers are supported. One of the ways he does that is through memory cafes — social gatherings where those with dementia

LOCAL MEMORY CAFES • Wellbrooke Wednesday Memory Cafe — Every third Wednesday of the month from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Wellbrooke of Westfield at 937 E. 186th St. wellbrookeofwestfield.com • Copper Trace Memory Cafe — Every fourth Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Copper Trace at 1250 W. 146th St. coppertrace.us

• Wellbrooke Friday Memory Cafe — Every second Friday of the month from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Wellbrooke of Carmel at 12315 Pennsylvania St. wellbrookeofcarmel.com • Traditions of Westfield Memory Cafe — Every second Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Traditions of Westfield at 17979 Dartown Rd. traditionswestfield.com

can play games with staff while family members and caregivers take a break and meet separately. “(Family members and caregivers) typically develop friendships out of it,” Rippy said. “They talk about the challenges and things that they experience with caring for their loved one. I would (also want to) work on creating a caregiver support group … just for us to come and bounce ideas off of each other, share our challenges, weaknesses, inspire each other (and) keep pushing each other.” Rippy noted that caregiving can be difficult, and a support network can be helpful. “It truly is a struggle,” he said. “The No. 1 thing that a lot of the caregivers struggle with is patience. There’s a lot of caregiver burnout for this particular population of community members, so the caregiver support group I feel like is really, really needed, and I’m going to start that here really soon.” Another project in the works for Rippy is an educational series called Living with Dementia, featuring experts on dementia and Alzheimer’s and caregivers speaking about their experiences. “(We want them to) share their life (and) share their story,” Rippy said. “To help inspire the audience. (It) may help uplift and help motivate and push someone.” It’s just the start for Rippy. Although he started small with Dementia Friendly Westfield, he hopes to expand the initiative and provide support and training to as many people as he can. “As far as the Dementia Friendly Westfield initiative… it’s just getting started, so definitely more to come,” he said. For more, visit westfieldin.gov/602/ Dementia-Friendly-Westfield. ON THE COVER: Westfield Fire Department paramedic Walter Rippy, holding scissors, at the kickoff celebration for the Dementia Friendly Westfield initiative during a June Summer Health Fair. (Photo courtesy of Westfield Washington Township)

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Retailers, community drives tackle school costs news@youarecurrent.com As Hamilton County students return to the classroom, Walmart is rolling back prices on numerous backto-school items for families, even as demand for physical supplies shifts toward digital learning tools. Walmart Store Manager Ryan Day said that although physical supply needs remain high for elementary students, purchasing habits shift as students grow older. “Maybe it’s because some of the stuff is more digital,” Day said. “You still need the basics, especially for the younger grades, but as they progress toward high school, they need fewer supplies.” Despite the shift toward technology, area school districts emphasize that traditional classroom tools remain essential alongside digital platforms. In addition to retail pricing shifts, Hamilton County organizations — including Carmel’s Merciful HELP Cen-

Walmart implemented around 1,300 rollbacks to help make school supplies more affordable. (Photo courtesy of Walmart)

ter, the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation, and Fishers Youth Assistance — work alongside retail partners to equip students with supplies. In Westfield, Walmart partnered directly with Westfield Washington Schools and the Westfield Education Foundation for its annual “Stuff the Bus” drive to help stock the Shamrock Supply Hub, a resource providing teachers with classroom materials. Drop-off locations and a list of needed items are available online at wws.k12. in.us/community/stuff-the-bus.

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From left, Physician Assistant Todd Osterbur, Division Chief of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for Riley Children’s Health Dr. Christine Caltoum, RN Randi Farris and RN/Suite Manager Emily Lugar cut the ribbon for the new Orthopedics and Sports Medicine suite at IU Health Fishers. (Photo courtesy of IU Health)

Riley pediatric orthopedic suite opens at IU Health news@currentinfishers.com Riley Children’s Health has opened a new Orthopedics and Sports Medicine suite at IU Health Fishers, offering expanded services, such as walk-in hours and same-day care for orthopedic injuries. The new space provides walk-in care from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays for patients up to age 18, according to a news release, which means no appointments or call aheads are required. Services available during walk-in hours include same-day evaluation of orthopedic injuries, such as fractures, sprains, strains and sports-related injuries; and onsite treatment options, including braces, splints and casts. The new suite also expands access to specialty orthopedic services, the news release stated, with six providers offering pediatric nonsurgical and surgical orthopedic care. Lab, radiology and pharmacy services also are available onsite. “We recognize that orthopedic injuries often happen unexpectedly, especially among children and teens,”

stated Dr. Christine Caltoum, division chief of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Riley Children’s Health and a provider at the new location. “When a child is injured, timely access to expert care can make all the difference. With walk-in availability, expanded services and additional providers in this new space, families in Fishers and the surrounding communities can receive specialized Riley Children’s orthopedic care close to home without unnecessary delays.” Riley Children’s Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine–Fishers is in Suite 1300 of the IU Health Fishers Medical Office Building, 13000 E. 136th St. The hospital opened Riley Children’s Emergency Medicine at IU Health Fishers last fall, providing 24/7 pediatric emergency care. Riley Children’s also offers primary care services in Fishers, in addition to pediatric specialty care and inpatient services at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel. For more, visitrileychildrens.org/practice-location/riley-pediatric-orthopedics-sports-medicine-iu-health-fishers

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Raising awareness for rabies news@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Health Department is reminding residents to report all animal bites and take precautions to avoid contact with bats and other wild or unvaccinated animals, saying rabies activity typically increases during warmer months. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nerLeMaster vous system of humans, pets and wildlife. It can be transmitted through a bite, scratch or exposure to the saliva of an infected animal. “Residents have reported bites from a racoon, a chipmunk, a snapping turtle and several bats so far this summer,” Hamilton County Health Department Administrator Jason LeMaster stated. LeMaster said Hamilton County regularly investigates domestic and wild animal bites. When a person is bitten by a domestic animal, the department works to implement a standard 10-day quarantine. If bites are from a wild or unvaccinated animal that cannot be tested, a rabies vaccine is typically administered. The health department is reminding residents of the following rabies prevention reminders: • Do not feed, touch or adopt wild animals, stray dogs or cats. • Be sure pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations. • Don’t let family pets outside unattended, especially at night. • Keep your property free of stored bird seed and other foods which may attract wildlife and strays. • Tell children not to touch any animal they do not know and encourage them to tell an adult immediately if they are bitten or scratched by any animal. • Report all animal bites or contact with wild animals to the health department. • Report any wild animal that appears sick to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife Health Program. For more, visit in.gov/rabies.

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New senior community opens By Kaitlin Fallowfield news@currentinwestfield.com The Traditions of Westfield celebrated its new senior living facility Aug. 13 with a ribbon cutting and reception. The 147-unit community at 17939 Dartown Rd. features restaurant-style dining, a rooftop lounge, a gym, an on-site library, a chapel, a salon and a barbershop. The facility promotes independent-living options, with homes detached from the central building. Single-story villas have one- and twocar attached garages within walking distance of the main clubhouse, which houses amenities and residents who need more care. Traditions touts its 24-hour nursing — including memory care services — emergency response systems and transportation services. Westfield Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Courtney Albright said the grand opening is one of many recent ribbon cuttings across the city, highlighting the community’s rapid expansion of new homes and businesses.

Executive Director Patty June cuts the ribbon on The Traditions, a new 147-unit senior community in Westfield. (Photo by Kaitlin Fallowfield)

Traditions is one of 30 facilities owned by the Leo Brown Group, headquartered in Carmel. President Mike Wagner said that it feels right to have the new facility open in Indiana, “so close to home.” Executive Director Patty June said that Traditions already reached 30 percent occupancy, with nearly all the independent housing units already spoken for. June said an expansion of more independent living homes is underway, with a spring 2027 completion date. For more, visit traditionswestfield. com.

More than a salon By Arianna Hunt arianna@youarecurrent.com After 26 years of hairstyling, Stephanie O’Hara of Westfield finally has a salon of her own. The Study Salon at 15955 Spring Mill Depot Dr., Suite 102, in Westfield, opened Aug. 17. “I’m proud. I’m proud of my team. I’m thankful to those that … believe in me and our mission and what we’re going to do and what we’re going to bring to the city,” O’Hara said during a grand-opening ceremony. The salon aims to elevate guest experiences through intention and creativity. O’Hara’s other mission is to continue the education of her hairstylists, and help them maintain a work-life balance. Part of the education process involves monthly classes in the salon that are open to staff and outside professionals. She hopes the lessons will not only support growth, but help build community within the industry. Her friend Ashley McDonald, a neighbor for 13 years and a client for 12, has

From left, Lauren Jones, Tessa Wolfe, Danielle Wilson, Stephanie O’Hara, Westfield Mayor Scott Willis, Westfield Chamber of Commerce President Courtney Albright and Kristina Miller are showered with confetti after O’Hara cuts the ribbon to open her new business, The Study Salon, in Westfield Aug. 17. (Photo by Arianna Hunt)

seen O’Hara’s process as she built the business from start to finish. “Steph’s always been really into what she does. She’s an amazing stylist. She’s all about educating the new girls coming up and staying current on hairstyles,” McDonald said. “It’s been awesome to sit in her chair and watch her go from doing it for somebody else, to now having the opportunity to do it for herself.” For more, visit thestudysalons.com.

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Actress juggles duties in ‘Ring of Fire’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Sarah Hund looks forward to this juggling act. Besides her acting role, Hund is the assistant director and associate director of music in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s presentation of the musical “Ring of Fire,” which runs Aug. 27 to Oct. 4 the Indianapolis venue. “Beef & Boards has assembled a great team,” said Hund, whose character doesn’t have a name. “Jeff Stockberger is the director, Kristy Templet is the music director and Sally Mitchell is the choreographer. All of us have worked together in many different capacities over the years, and (I) can’t wait to see what we create together with this production. It’s going to be one heck of a collaboration.” In 2024, Hund performed in Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “Ring of Fire,” which follows the story of Johnny Cash. “No two productions of ‘Ring of Fire’ are the same, as the script and score leave a lot of room for interpretation,” she said. “In the 2024 ATI production, I was the only woman in the cast, so I played all the female roles in the show. In this Beef & Boards production, we have three women — hooray. I will be singing some of the same songs I did in the ATI version, but many of the arrangements will be different.” Hund has performed in one other “Ring of Fire” production. “Though I have ‘almost’ done it an additional four times,” Hund said. “And I have performed in Johnny Cash tribute concerts, too. Audiences always go crazy for ‘Ring of Fire.’ Johnny Cash is such an iconic figure in American music and, wow, he wrote and performed so many great songs.” This will be Hund’s 33rd show with Beef & Boards. “I love working at the Beef,” she said. “The regulars who work there often truly are like a family. My first show there was ‘Smoke on the Moun-

‘HAPPY HOUR FOR A CAUSE’ Ballet INitiative presents “Happy Hour for a Cause” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 30 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz. ‘EMERGENCY THE MUSICAL’ Sarah Hund, who is performing in “Ring of Fire,” plays the violin in Beef & Boards’ production of “Always Patsy Cline.” (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

tain’ in 2007, and that will always hold a place in my heart. Over the years, I’ve gotten to play many bucket-list roles, including The Witch in ‘Into the Woods,’ Fantine in ‘Les Miserables’ and Lina Lamont in ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ among others.” Hund said she no longer lives in Indianapolis but spends a lot of time in the city. “Over the years, I’ve made a lot of friends in Indy, so I always enjoy my time here,” she said. Along with theater work, she plays fiddle for the Blue Eyed Bettys, a three-person band. She has played the violin since fifth grade. “We haven’t performed a concert in over a year, sadly, because our schedules haven’t aligned,” she said. “But we do have a Patreon, where we post a new video every month for our subscribers. We hope to get back to tour-

ing and recording again soon.” When she is in the Indianapolis area, she frequently fills in at Bach to Rock Music School in Carmel and Zionsville as manager, substitute teacher, band director and events site manager. “I served as director of the Bach to Rock Zionsville location during the (COVID-19) pandemic, when performing jobs were scarce, so I am familiar with all aspects of running the schools,” she said. “This allows me to jump in wherever the need arises. I’m grateful to have maintained a close relationship with such a terrific music school and I love working with the kids.” Indiana University and Lawrence Central High School graduate Devin McDuffy will make his Beef & Boards debut in the ensemble cast. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

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DISPATCH  Documentary focuses on Knight’s first recruiting class — Heartland Film announced the documentary, “First Five,” about coach Bob Knight’s first recruiting class at Indiana University, will have its world premiere at the 35th Heartland Film Festival. The festival runs from Oct. 8-18. “First Five” will play as a Festival Preview Screening Oct. 7, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis. Those five IU seniors, Steve Ahlfeld, Doug Allen, Steve Green, John Kamstra and John Laskowski, from the 1975 team will participate in a Q&A following the screening. Tickets for this “First Five” screening and the Opening Night screening of the Jimmy Stewart biopic, “JIMMY,” will go on sale Aug. 27 at HeartlandFilm.org.

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Amid the chaos of a St. Louis farmers market in the early 1970s, a legendary jazz career began when Todd Williams and fellow elementary school students ended a semester of saxophone lessons with a performance at the market. Half a century later, Williams still remembers playing a solo during a song called “Hip Lamb” — a groovy version of “Mary Had a Little Lamb” — and how it began a string of people noticing his playing and encouraging him. “I had reinforcement time and time again,” Williams said. That encouragement eventually came from some of the biggest names in American jazz, including trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis. Williams has become a renowned performer, writer and instructor in his own right. Williams, 59, later found his way to Indianapolis, and he’s bringing that lifetime of jazz experience to the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts’ Local Mix Music Series. The show, featuring Williams, Kenny Phelps on drums and Bethany Robinson on bass as the Todd Williams Trio, is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at The Tarkington in Carmel. Tickets are $10 and are available at thecenterpresents.org. Williams was barely old enough to drive when he found himself in an impromptu audition for Marsalis. He and a friend attended a show and ended up going backstage to meet the band. Someone backstage recognized Williams as a star saxophonist and got Williams to play for Marsalis. “I was just feeling like, ‘I can’t believe I’m playing in front of these guys,’” Williams said. “And I didn’t really play too well.” Marsalis saw potential in him, though. He sent him 11 cassette tapes of saxophone solos for Williams to learn. Williams did just that, and the next time he saw Marsalis, he played one of the solos. Marsalis was impressed with his work ethic, and when he needed someone to fill in for a while, Marsalis called Williams. Williams toured with Marsalis in the late 1980s and early 1990s and was a featured artist for the Lincoln Center Jazz Band from 1989 to 2016. As a writer,

Todd Williams performs in January 2024. (Photo by Mark Sheldon)

he has won four ASCAP Plus Awards for Composers. He has transitioned to teaching as well, which eventually led him to Indiana Wesleyan, where he has been an assistant professor of Music Education since 2012. He said he and his family have loved living in the Midwest and that the music scene in Indianapolis has been impressive. He praised the number of musical groups in town as well as vibrant venues such as the Payne & Mencias Palladium in Carmel and the Jazz Kitchen in Broad Ripple. “I always kind of boast a little bit on Indianapolis,” Williams said. “Most cities, they struggle to have an orchestra. Just an orchestra, you know? And we have two orchestras, lots of venues and people who play jazz, people who do all sorts of things.” Julia Shildmyer, director of Education & Community Engagement at Allied Solutions Center, said the venue is fortunate to have Williams nearby and willing to share his expertise. “He has enriched our jazz and education offerings in so many ways, and I think we’ve provided some memorable opportunities for his students as well,” Shildmyer stated via email. Williams said the Sept. 3 show will make even non-jazz aficionados sing along and snap their fingers. “The idea is to keep it simple, keep it singable, and keep it fun, but at the same time, incorporate improvisations that are really satisfying to the person who’s a more experienced listener,” he said.

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Jr. Civic lessons go beyond the stage By Piper Bailey Piper@youarecurrent.com For more than 80 years, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre’s Jr. Civic program has taught young performers more than acting, dancing or singing. Its classes build confidence, discipline, teamwork and skills that students carry with them long after they leave the stage. Students ages 4 to 14 can sign up for classes in the fall’s eight-week session running from September to November. Classes give students opportunities to practice performing while learning the fundamentals of theater. Depending on their age and experience level, students may work on acting techniques, movement, musical theater and other skills designed to help them become more comfortable performing in front of others. “You’re not only learning techniques about theater and musical theater,” Brent Marty, Civic’s director of music and education, said. “You’re learning life skills.” Civic Education Programs Director Holly Stults said she has seen families return to Civic with their children and grandchildren, seeing firsthand how

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Editor, While Cantor Janice Roger is bending over backwards accommodating and tolerating a religion whose precepts do not return the favor, she misses the mark on Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s desire to ban the Islamic public call to prayer. The U.S. Constitution does not grant any religion the right to disturb the peace five times daily. The traditional Muslim call to prayer is done from the highest rooftop closest to the mosque in every community. In modernity, the minaret, an Islamic architectural tower, is where the five-times daily call to prayer originates. The number of minarets ranges from one to six per mosque. These “landmarks of Islam” must be as tall as necessary and visible to the greater population. The crier performs the actual call to prayer at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall. The cries emanate from north, south, east and west. In modern days, many mosques utilize amplified electronic recordings to signal their community to prayer. Similarly, we in the Jewish community no longer sound the blast of the Sho-

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