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Applications open for 2022 500 Festival Princess Program

By Isabella Simons news@currentinwestfield.com Memorial Day weekend and the Indianapolis 500 race are several months away, but the deadline GIVING BACK for submitting applications for the 500 Festival Princess Program is Jan. 19, 2022.

One of the original features of the 500 Festival, a nonprofit founded in 1957 that organizes civic events, the Princess Program annually selects 33 college-age Hoosier women to serve as ambassadors for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing throughout the state and learn about leadership development at the same time.

Lindsay Labas, vice president of marketing and communications for the 500 Festival, said the Princesses get to do a little bit of everything. They come from different majors and backgrounds and are involved in different organizations at their colleges.

“We challenge them to take what they are already involved in and ways that they are already connected and just expand upon that,” Labas said.

Participants can customize their expe-

500 Festival Princesses engage with a young girl to share information about the 500 Festival Princess Program. (Photo courtesy of the 500 Festival)

rience. For example, elementary education majors can visit classrooms and speak with children about the Indy 500 Festival, and STEM majors can teach an after-school program.

Gloria Xue, a Carmel High School graduate and student at the IU School of Medicine, said that during her time as a Princess in 2021, she did a lot of community outreach, such as volunteering, visiting children’s hospitals and participating in parades.

“We got to understand the behind the scenes, and we got to know a lot of people from Indiana,” Xue said.

Labas said other opportunities include going to Pacers games and the Indianapolis Zoo for the turtle race to cheer on the participants.

“They get to do all kinds of fun things, all with the mission of spreading the excitement for the race,” Labas said.

Xue said her favorite activity as a Princess was community outreach, specifically talking to students virtually at the Asian American Cultural Center at IU Bloomington.

“I think it was nice to use my platform and raise awareness for certain things and to connect with students,” Xue said.

Each participant in the Princess Program can participate in the 500 Festival Leadership Development Program, where they can learn from a variety of speakers. In addition, there are 33 business executives throughout Indianapolis who are paired with the Princesses as mentors.

Xue said she loved being a part of the Princess program and encourages all girls to apply.

“I think it was great, because you are surrounded by 32 other females from Indiana who are really driven and passionate about helping their communities,” Xue said.

“Learning from each other, we gained a lot of leadership experience.”

Applicants must be full-time college students between 18 and 23 years old. Those selected will receive a $1,000 scholarship to assist with educational expenses. To apply, visit 500festival.com/princessprogram.

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Riverview Health patients benefit from latest da Vinci Surgical System

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Riverview Health patients are now able to take advantage of the latest development in robotic-assisted surgery.

HOSPITALS “We are excited to grow our surgery program to now offer minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery with the da Vinci Xi,” said Dr. Eric Marcotte, chief medical officer at Riverview Health. “Equipping our highly qualified surgical team and staff with the latest in robotic surgery will further benefit our patients resulting in less postoperative pain, shorter down time after procedures and overall improved patient experience.”

Riverview Health purchased the most recent model last summer. Dr. George Negrete, in his third year as a Riverview Health general surgeon, said the da Vinci Surgical System has been around for more than 20 years and has become more advanced. The manufacturer, Intuitive Surgical, said the name is derived, in part, from the fact Leonardo Da Vinci’s “study of anatomy led to the design of the first known robot in history.”

“I trained at the University of Illinois-Chicago, and we were one of the first hospitals to introduce robotic-assisted surgery way back when,” Negrete said. “I was fortunate to have that training, so when I came out of residency, I was one of the few to have that training. They didn’t become pervasive in hospitals until the 2000s.”

There are three primary forms of operations: open, laparoscopy and robotic assisted.

“In the 1980s, we advanced to laparoscopy surgery, which was a less invasive surgery where there were smaller incisions,” Negrete said. “Through the small incisions, you were able to insert instruments to get to the procedure. This led to less pain and less chance of wound infection. People got back to their life faster. Throughout the time, the technology improved and we got to this day where we have robotic-assisted surgery.”

Negrete said surgeons use the same small incisions.

“The instruments have advanced to where we are able to get surgeries done safer and faster, with more patient satisfaction in terms of reducing pain, reduced time in the hospital, reduced infection,” he said.

Negrete said the da Vinci system has become better at visualization. He said when

From left, da Vinci Surgical System team members are certified surgeon technologist Taylor Borden, registered nurse Mary Andrews, registered nurse Kellie Capria, anesthesiologist Dr. Erika Radel, certified surgeon technologist Natalie Cooney and general surgeon Dr. George Negrete.

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the da Vinci system was first developed, it was very bulky and took up a lot of room in the operating area.

“When you docked the robot to the patient, that’s where it stayed,” he said.

So, if Negrete had two areas to operate in the upper and lower abdomen, he would have to undock the entire system, turn it around and redock it to the patient. Now, Negrete said the system can be maneuvered around and work in different areas of the abdomen without having to move the robot itself.

With open and laparoscopic surgery, a surgeon is at the patient’s bedside.

Surgeons still in control Negrete said patients are sometimes hesitant about robotic-assisted surgery until it is explained a robot isn’t actually doing the surgery.

“I’m not in the Caribbean somewhere, I’m actually in the operating room doing the surgery,” he said.

The surgeon is at a console in the room.

“You are looking into a system that has 3D, high definition,” Negrete said. “Every move you make from the robotic console is translated to the instruments you have in the patient. Those instruments are able to move 360 degrees. It’s almost like having little hands inside the patient.”

With the 3D, high-definition vision, Negrete said he can see every small blood vessel.

“I can see every anomaly in anatomy that

might get you in trouble if you didn’t see them in open or laparoscopic surgery,” he said. “It’s helped tremendously in aiding the surgeon and with patient safety.”

Negrete said robotic surgery can be used for almost any surgery. He estimates 80 percent of his surgeries are done robotically.

“It’s evolving with what we can do with the robot,” Negrete said. “In my practice, I do bread-and-butter cases such as hernias, gallbladders. They can be done faster and they get done more efficiently. The time has been cut down on how long patients are under anesthesia in the operating room because we are able see things more clearly and get the operation done more efficiently.”

Obstetrician-gynecologists also can use it for hysterectomies and other procedures.

Negrete said the system works best when the surgeon has to operate in small spaces. For example, Negrete said a urology prostate surgery is done robotically now because the pelvis, especially for a male, is a small area.

“They are able to zoom in with a camera and work in this small space safely,” he said.

“The same is true for reflux surgery, where you have to work on the esophagus up near the diaphragm. It’s a small space with a lot of important structures there like the aorta. You don’t want to have any accidents around that area.”

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Council agrees to pay Taft invoices he could only provide detailed information on Taft invoices and not on legal invoices from other firms. The committee consists At the Dec. 27 Westfield City Council of council members Patton, Scott Willis and meeting, council member Troy Patton gave Jake Gilbert. a report on the Patton said the committee examFINANCE council’s legal ad hoc ined all of Taft’s invoices and found committee’s progthat approximately $7,400 in exress since its establishment at the penses were “blacked out,” so that Dec. 13 meeting. The report led to council members couldn’t see them. the council unanimously paying all Herceg agreed to reduce the Taft held invoices from the law firm Taft, bill by removing those expenses.

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Patton, however, said the comPatton The council also unanimously mittee is still reviewing the BKD approved a motion to hold off paying BKD invoices. BKD was contracted to conduct a invoices until after the ad hoc committee forensic examination for a citywide audit. had a chance to meet with BKD associates, “I want to remind everyone that their job scheduled for Jan. 2. BKD is a CPA firm. was limited to forensic accounting or forenThe ad hoc committee was created after sic review only, and I think some of those several council members expressed concern things we were billed for are completely that they hadn’t seen detailed invoices reoutside that scope,” Patton said. “I’m speakgarding over-budget legal expenses at the ing with BKD after Jan. 2 when they return.

Dec. 13 meeting. The committee was expectBut in any event, I’ve asked for a larger ed to meet with city attorney and Taft partdiscount on those items as well, and we are ner Manny Herceg in the days following the not in agreement on those.” council meeting, even though Herceg stated Much of the city’s over-budget legal ex-

penses are the result of litigation between Mayor Andy Cook and Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Gossard.

“A huge chunk of that (overage) was obviously the lawsuits, which for any of us would constitute a failure of governance,” Gilbert said. “We had to pay extra for lawsuits, and everyone is upset about that, and the council has made it clear in the future we will not be funding such things.”

Gilbert said he didn’t want the public to be under the impression that all of the overage was a result of the litigation. Some was accrued because of a change in city attorneys and consulting fees.

“I do not want to pay the BKD invoices until we have the opportunity to discuss those with them,” Patton said. “In no event does that mean we owe that money or agree to pay that entire amount.”

Gossard requested the encumbered amount for the BKD invoices so that she knows how much to encumber. Patton said he didn’t have the number readily available but that he would provide it at a later date.

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OrthoIndy resolution approved Compiled by Anna Skinner In its last meeting of 2021, the Westfield City Council approved a resolution declaring an economic revitalization area for OrthoIndy and a fire prevention ordinance, among other items. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

What happened: Council members unanimously approved a resolution declaring an economic revitalization area.

What it means: The resolution will permit OrthoIndy to construct a new facility on 6 acres at 250 E. 175th St. What happened: The council unanimously approved an amendment to the Westfield Fire Dept. Fire Prevention ordinance.

What it means: WFD Deputy Chief Rob Gaylor presented on the ordinance.

“In 2019, the city adopted a fire ordinance to repeal and replace one from the late ‘80s,” Gaylor said. “Through that process, it is approved at the local level and sent to state, and state has to approve the ordinance. They didn’t approve the ordinance in 2019, so we worked with the state to get

approval on the fire ordinance and brought it back and presented to you. We found flaws in the way the state was doing it, so they are changing the way they are doing it with a little help from us.”

Now, fire prevention ordinances are submitted to the state, the state approves the ordinance and the ordinance reappears before local government for final approval.

What happened: The council approved the 2022 fee schedules.

What it means: The fee schedules showed the updated fees for each department for 2022.

Prior to approval, council member Scott Willis asked for current fees to be presented in addition to future fees so the council can examine costs side-by-side. Fees will be presented in that manner for 2023.

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Some of the many volunteer service areas include patient transport, guest services and the gift shop. Shifts are available in the morning or afternoon, at least one day per week, Monday-Friday.

If you’re interested in volunteering at Riverview Health in Noblesville or Westfield, please contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash, at 317.776.7236 or mnash@riverview.org.

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CONSTRUCTION WESTFIELD Project: Jersey Street Location: Jersey Street between Union Street and Mill Street Expected completion: With the opening of Grand Junction Plaza, the road is now open.

Project: Chad Hittle Drive roundabout Location: A section of 191st Street from Tomlinson Road to U.S. 31 will be converted into a boulevard with a roundabout at Chad Hittle Drive.

Estimated completion: Drivers will continue to see construction signs and activity off the road, but no associated closures at this time.

CARMEL Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. The initial phase affects the right southbound lane of Range Line Road as crews replace a water main. Work will stop for the winter and resume in mid-March 2022 with construction of a roundabout at Medical Drive followed by construction of a roundabout at 116th Street.

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Project: Replacement of a small structure Location: 191st Street between Cyntheanne Road and Prairie Baptist Road is open to all traffic. Some incidental work may still be ongoing. We ask that you use caution while driving through this site. We appreciate your continued patience during construction. Safe travels!

Expected completion: This road is now open. Some incidental work may be ongoing.

FISHERS Project: Roundabout construction on 146th street.

Location: The intersection of Ind. 37 and 146th Street. Best detour is bypassing 146th street by taking 141st street.

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Project: Roundabout construction on 131st street.

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Expected completion: July

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Westfield Historical Society honors volunteers

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Brendan White is a history buff.

So even though he lives 40 minutes away from Westfield in Greentown, AWARDS he was named the Westfield Washington Historical Society’s Flickering Lantern Volunteer of the Year.

White said he was surprised by the honor.

“I spend most of my time there accessioning and digitizing photographs and documents, such as old letters written during the 1880s,” he said. “I am thinking about doing other projects for the organization, such as writing a historic walking tour booklet of downtown Westfield.”

White, 30, also volunteers at the Carmel Clay Historical Society, the Tipton County Historical Society and the Greentown Historical Society. He works part time at the Sheridan Historical Society. During the summer, he volunteers at the Arcadia Depot for the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad at Arcadia.

White also volunteers for the Hamilton County Bicentennial and wrote a chapter about Westfield and Washington Township for the upcoming Hamilton County Bicentennial book.

“I am volunteering and working part time at these organizations primarily to get work experience,” White said. “I am looking out for a full-time job to utilize my master’s degree in history, which I earned from Ball State University in 2018.”

Westfield Washington Historical Society President Diana Peyton, a Westfield resident, said White has been an outstanding volunteer.

Peyton said the awards are presented at the year-end meeting.

“They are given to those that have gone above and beyond volunteering and working in the museum,” Peyton said. “Without all of our volunteers, we wouldn’t exist. We have

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Brendan White, left, is presented the volunteer award from Westfield Washington Historical Society president Diana Peyton. (Photo courtesy of Diana Peyton)

the best volunteers that are passionate about history and preserving artifacts.”

This year, three businesses — Custom Concrete, Shelby Materials and Wilkins Lawn & Landscape — were named the Flickering Lantern Businesses of the Year. It was the first time businesses were honored.

“These businesses volunteered time and resources to put the footers, foundation and concrete flooring in our 1835 Barker log cabin,” Peyton said. “With their help, we are ready for the cabin master to start laying the logs in April.”

Bill Lambdin, a Westfield resident, received the Flickering Lantern Award for Community Volunteer of the Year for a non-member. Lambdin has helped with the Barker cabin.

Peyton and her husband, Jim Peyton, received an appreciation certificate for all their work on the Barker cabin.

“We were shocked the group gave us an award for putting so much time in on the cabin,” said Peyton, who is the first female president of the Westfield Historical Society.

Peyton said the cabin is expected to be completed at the end of October 2022.

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Twins double the production for Fishers girls basketball team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hailey and Olivia Smith have always pushed each other to get better on the basketball court.

Sometimes, those pushes came to shoves playing outside at their home.

“There was always a fight,” Hailey said.

“My parents had to come outside because it was coming to a fistfight, or someone is getting yelled at. It’s not as much as it used to be because we know how to control it now.”

The 17-year-old identical twins are junior standouts on the Fishers High School girls basketball team. Prior to the scheduled Dec. 30 game at Frankton, Hailey averaged teamhighs of 11.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for Fishers (11-3). Olivia was second on the team with averages of 9.7 points and 5.2 rebounds.

“It helps knowing what we’re best at and what we’re not best at,” Olivia said. “We’re competing in practice every day and always pushing each other to do our best in practice and on the court. I focus on attacking.

That’s my strength. One thing I want to (im-

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Favorite basketball player: Hailey — Kobe Bryant Favorite women’s basketball player: Olivia — Candace Parker, Skylar Diggins-Smith Favorite pastimes: The siblings enjoy watching basketball or YouTube together, hanging out with friends and cooking. prove) is my shooting.”

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“Hailey does a really great job defensively,” Fishers coach Lauren Votaw said. “A lot of time we charge her with defending the other team’s Hailey best player. She is a good leader through her energy and effort. Olivia is very passionate. Olivia is a little more of a physical player. She does a nice job of defending post players when we need that.

“They both bring a competitiveness and passion for the game that I can’t teach.”

Votaw said both players finish well around the rim.

“Their experience this year has helped because they are really the only players that have played a complete varsity season,” Votaw said. “We’ve relied on them a lot in close games and practice to make sure we’re on the same page.”

Votaw said Olivia is the more vocal player in practice.

“Hailey is often the one that will take over (vocally) on the court in games,” Votaw said. “Their personalities are pretty similar

off the court, but they do have their differences.

They are two unique individuals. Obviously, they have the twin bond. They play very well together.

When they are both on the Olivia court, we are better.”

Hailey missed three games with a concussion.

“My first game was the Noblesville game, so I had a lot of excitement going into that game,” Hailey said.

Fishers upset then-Class 4A No. 1 Noblesville 57-43 Dec. 10.

Olivia said each day the team is getting better.

“We’re sticking together on and off the court and creating bonds and connections,” Olivia said. “January is going to set where we can be in February (postseason) as a team.”

Hailey and Olivia each have offers from Western Michigan. They said they hope to play together in college.

CORRECTION: In Dec. 21 editions of Current in Westfield, Laila Hull’s last name was misspelled in the Athlete of the Week article.

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Duke grants $80,000 to county for paramedicine program

By Chris Bavender news@currentinwestfield.com Duke Energy Foundation has awarded Hamilton County an $80,000 grant to help paramedicine programs provide better behavioral health services in PUBLIC SAFETY the county. The grant will be used by paramedicine programs in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield for prevention, early identification and intervention, crisis intervention and shortand-long term treatment programs throughout the county.

“It’s extremely important, because instead of waiting until there is a crisis situation to help people, we can try to identify their needs at the earliest possible stage,” former judge and Hamilton County Councilor Steven Nation said.

“We are trying to analyze this from a global sense and say,

‘How do you deal with this instead of saying the best option is to lock someone away and not provide a pathway to help?’”

Nation collaborated with local lawmakers to help craft Indiana House Enrolled Act 1118, which became law July 1.

The law allows paramedicine programs to request a patient’s individualized mental health safety plan, if certain conditions are met, so they can follow up with the patient and offer them services and support they need to get back on their feet.

Community Relations Manager for Duke Energy Mark LaBarr said it’s important to the company to support the work of organizations helping residents with behavioral health challenges.

“We believe in giving people another chance, and sometimes they can end up on the wrong path, but with proper

help and treatment they can get back on the path to being productive,” LaBarr said. “Let’s say you have someone who is an addict and has gotten into trouble and police show up at the door. But this time it’s different because there is a paramedic there as well and, instead of going to jail, they can get that person the treatment they need right now.”

It’s hoped the program could eventually be utilized statewide, Nation said.

“We want to develop procedures and protocols so smaller departments in the state can use them and not go through the expense and time to develop that kind of system,” he said. “It could provide a framework for the state to have guidelines on what they can do to help train and help further the discussion. You have to figure out the needs and where the gaps are and what you can do to fill those gaps, and that is what this software will help us do.”

OBITUARY Elaine R. Skopelja, nee Noonan, aged 68, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away December 19, 2021, in her home surrounded by loving family. She was born February 11, 1953, in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of the late William Noonan and Anne Razumich.

Survivors include her loving husband, Chuck Skopelja; children Brooke (Patrick) Cassidy, Erin (Ozzy) Yesinnar and Mike (Christina) Skopelja; and beloved grandchildren, Rylee, Jackson and Calvin Cassidy, Eva and Luca Yesinnar and Charlie and Alexandra Skopelja.

She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Lorraine (Terry) Stage, Paula Bisseker, William Noonan, Mike Noonan, Jim (Gloria) Noonan, Tom Noonan and Chris Noonan. Also surviving: Her in-laws, Lisa (Tim) Armstrong, Ron (Cindy) Skopelja, Tommy (Paula) Skopelja and Nick (Margery) Skopelja.

She also leaves behind her beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, Ryan (Cate) Stage, Colin (Stephanie) Stage, Alison (Andrew) Giorgi, Sean Noonan, Kyle Noonan, Ariel Noonan, Adlai Noonan, Sheminith Noonan, Harper Stage, Brayden Noonan, Jayden Noonan, Melissa DeSutter, Vera DeSutter, Megan (Tim) O’Shea, Cortney (Jared) Mushill, Avery Mushill, Chad (Emily) Armstrong, Nicole Skopelja, Violet Diaz and Stephen Skopelja.

Elaine was preceded in death by her nephew, Gebrah Noonan, and sister-in-law, Lynda Skopelja.

Elaine graduated from Highland High School in 1971 with top honors. In 1976, she graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in history. She continued her education, to obtain her master’s degree of Library Science from Rosary College. She was a consummate learner and a wealth of knowledge.

Elaine started her career at the Lake County Public Library as a reference librarian, and her main role was to field questions from patrons on a myriad of topics. Elaine was referred to by her family, as the original “Google”. She then went on to hold numerous positions and upon moving to Westfield, became a medical librarian at the Indiana Hand Center and eventually at the Indiana University Medical Center. She also served as President of the Indiana Health Science Librarians Association and received countless accolades and recognition. She conducted

research and has been published in numerous medical journals on a variety of topics. We are extremely proud of the body of work she produced throughout the years, and the education she provided to so many medical professionals. Library Science was a field of work, which she was extremely passionate about and her passion for educating others- continued throughout her career.

To say that Elaine loved reading was an understatement. She was a voracious reader and we’re convinced that the Westfield Public Library should name a wing in her honor. The collected overdue fees throughout her 30-year residence in Westfield, should be more than enough to cover the costs. Rita at the Westfield Public Library had Elaine on speed dial. We heard Rita’s voice on our answering machine for years, as she reported the overdue books needing to be returned. Elaine instilled that same love of reading and visits to the library in her children and grandchildren. There was not one birthday or Christmas that went by, without a book included in her gifts.

Naturally, her love of reading equated to her being extremely intelligent. She loved history and all things trivia. No one ever wanted to play Trivial Pursuit with her. She annihilated anyone in her path each time she played; we were no competition for her. Little did she know, all that information she had retained throughout the years would help lead her to an appearance on Jeopardy. After years of watching her beat everyone from our living room couch, we couldn’t wait to watch her do it on national television. Despite missing an Indy 500 question, which really irked her, she did a great job and made us so proud.

Elaine also had a love of horses since childhood. She never considered herself an artist, but you could always find a doodle on a newspaper, napkin, or whatever was around with her sketches of a horse or two. She always joked that it was the only thing she knew how to draw. She loved going to the racetrack and never missed a Kentucky Derby or a Preakness. It was her “Super Bowl”. Her love of cats was just as strong, and they were the perfect companion for her as she snuggled up with a good book.

She was also an avid Indiana Hoosiers and Chicago Cubs fan, often joining family and friends at the Bucket Game tailgate and yearly trips with family to Wrigley Field to catch a Cubbies game.

She loved Chicago in general: the museums, the history, the shopping - just all of it.

Movies and music also played a major role in Elaine’s life. You can almost guarantee that turning on the TV at her house would bring you right to Turner Classic Movies. She loved old movies and comedies. She couldn’t wait to be with her family and gather on the couch to turn on SCTV during the holidays. You could also jump in her car and upon starting have classical music, Dave Brubeck or The Beatles blaring for all to hear.

Her love of everything mentioned above never superseded her love for her friends and family. Elaine was kind and loving to anyone she met and was an amazing wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. We have many fond memories of vacations with both family and friends and countless family get-togethers, throughout the years. She hosted Thanksgiving for up to 40 people every year and she was most happy when she was with her entire family. She adored her grandchildren and they lovingly referred to her as “Mimi”. They looked forward to spending time with her and enjoying what they termed as, “Mimi Days” where she would take them to the library, McDonald’s and the park. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her dearly.

We owe everything to the outstanding medical team at the Community North Cancer Center, led by Dr. Bhatia and Megan Weaver, NP, who after we learned of her cancer diagnosis, blessed us with three more years of time to continue making memories with her. The amount of support, dedication, and grace they showed Elaine and our family as we navigated this journey cannot be measured. We are eternally grateful and indebted to them for everything they did, as she courageously fought this terrible disease.

Visitation was December 27th at Randall and Roberts Funeral Center, Noblesville, IN . The funeral service was December 28th at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Westfield, IN. Interment followed at Hamilton Memorial Park Cemetery, Westfield, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Westfield Public Library or the Community North Cancer Center at (317) 355-GIVE (4483) or give@ecommunity.com (please designate that the donation goes to the Cancer Center) in Elaine’s name, preferred.

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Student earns dean’s award — Katherine Hand, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2023, has earned the spring 2021 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.

Hand is a psychological science major and a graduate of Westfield High School. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.3 or higher while completing at least three courses earn the spring 2021 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.

WWPL winter reading program — The Westfield Washington Public Library will conduct its winter reading program “There’s Snow Better Time to Read” through Feb. 28. Teens and adults can register at wwpl.beanstack. org, or on the Beanstack app. For questions, stop by the Adult Information Desk and they can help. Participants will receive a sign-up prize, and if they finish 40 hours of reading (or listening) and complete the program, they will receive a completion prize and be eligible to enter for a drawing prize. The Westfield Library Foundation sponsored the prizes.

Heirbrandt elected IACC vice president — Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt was elected 2022 vice president of the Indiana Association of County Commissioners. As vice president, Heirbrandt will represent the elected county commissioners in the 92 counties of Indiana. Heirbrandt is a Westfield resident.

Marian University to offers scholarships — Marian University recently announced it will award two full-tuition and 10, $10,000 scholarships – a total of $700,000 over four years – to students in the inaugural class of the university’s new E. S. Witchger School of Engineering. Students who have been accepted to Marian’s engineering program will be eligible to apply for the scholarships, which will be awarded based on academic achievement, as well as leadership and service to the community. Students interested in learning more or enrolling in the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering may visit marian.edu/engineering.

NCL offering $500 scholarship — The Crossroads Chapter of National Charity League is offering a $500 scholarship to a female high school senior who has shown consistent involvement in community service and leadership. Applicants will have until Feb. 15 to apply. To apply, visit nationalcharityleague. org/chapter/crossroads/ and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the link to the scholarship application.

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By Les Morris news@currentinwestfield.com The leadership group is getting a new leader.

Diana Coyle took over as the new executive director of the LEADERSHIP Hamilton County Leadership Academy on Jan. 3. Coyle comes from the Association of Fraternity/ Sorority Advisors where she served as the director of education and programs.

She replaces Andrea Marley, who left the position in Coyle August.

A New Jersey native, Coyle moved to central Indiana in 2018 and quickly settled.

“The big thing for me is, Hamilton County is what has made this area feel like home,” she said.

Coyle now knows the county on a personal level but feels her new position will allow her to “see the assets that build it from the corporate to the community world.”

HCLA began 30 years ago and has 792 alumni. This year’s group of 33 has been meeting monthly to learn about community-related topics since September 2021. The program, which is designed to equip graduates with the tools to take on roles addressing community issues, will culminate with a leadership summit on June 14.

Alaina Shonkwiler, HCLA board president, said Coyle bested more than 150 applicants for the job. At her final interview, she presented a 100-day plan outlining her vision for the organization.

“You are managing the treasure trove of community leaders,” Shonkwiler said of the executive director’s position. “It’s a lot of elected officials, corporate leaders and other nonprofit executive directors. We wanted to make sure this person captured the mission of the organization, which is to learn, connect and lead.”

Another important piece of Coyle’s background, according to Shonkwiler, was her background in curriculum management.

Coyle frames her goals in questions.

For HCLA’s participants, it’s “how can we make sure that their story doesn’t end with programming but that it continues with community service and leadership? How can we retain exceptional talent in Hamilton County?”

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Grand Junction Plaza opened Dec. 17 after a 15-year process from concept to reality.

The idea for the plaza, a 6-acre greenspace with an amphitheater, ice skating rink and café, was conceived in 2007 when Mayor Andy Cook wanted to create a downtown hub for the then-Town of Westfield.

Westfield became a city in 2008.

“Grand Junction and what to do with our downtown was really the very first endeavor that my administration made beginning

back in 2007,” Cook said.

Cook said the idea behind Grand Junction Plaza was formed long before Grand Park.

The 2007 comprehensive land plan identified a need for what Cook calls a “destination downtown.” In 2008, the city established a volunteer-based Grand Junction Task Group and gave it the assignment of making Westfield’s downtown a destination.

“We didn’t have a town square. There wasn’t much down here,” Cook said. “What assets do we have that we can capitalize on? We didn’t know what, we didn’t know exactly where, but the Grand Junction

Task Group worked hours and hours and hours voluntarily to come up with the first concept.”

The group went through three design firms during a six-year period before selecting a design. The next step was buying property in a 6-acre area with 28 parcels.

The city also had to develop retention areas because of constant flooding.

“We developed retention areas to the southwest of the park and directed the dam underneath the Mill Street Bridge, and that will now ensure forever that we will have a babbling brook and not a flood,” Cook said.

Cook said the Grand Junction Task Group “very much” accomplished the goal it set out to achieve.

“They were asked to look at our natural and our man-made assets and how can we capitalize on them,” Cook said. “Naturally, we had the convergence of two steams.

They had to be controlled, redone. Really, they had become a ditch, and we wanted to turn it into something aesthetic. We had a beautiful greenway along the creek.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 oping trail system. We will have six trails converge on this plaza.”

Completing the $32.5 million park wasn’t without challenges.

Grand Junction Plaza is missing two components that were proposed in the original plan: The amphitheater building on the stage at the southwest end of the park and the trailhead building at the southeast end of the park. The platform for the trailhead building and the amphitheater stage were constructed, but cost overruns put the plan over budget. The city then decided to pursue construction of those two buildings at a later date when funds are available, although a date hasn’t been determined.

“To construct something like this — obviously, this is not your typical downtown park — it’s very complicated,” Cook said.

“Just the buildings themselves are not your typical cement block. They’re all using limestone. They’re very expensive. That’s part of the uniqueness of this. So, when it was bid out and estimates were made, by the time it got to construction, prices had escalated.”

Other hurdles to completing the park included utility work to existing water and sewer lines that were nearly 100 years old.

“There’s just a lot of uncertainties,” Cook said. “When the actual prices came in, we had a choice of either spending more money or saying, ‘Hey, we’ll do some of these things in the future.’ (Director of Public Works) Jeremy (Lollar) and his team looked at it and said, ‘Let’s work with what we have.’ They did a great job of reengineering some things.”

Reengineering temporarily eliminated the amphitheater and trailhead buildings and utilized new technologies to save nearly $3 million on the ice-skating rink.

Westfield City Council President Mike Johns said the finished product is beautiful but is disappointed that the council wasn’t notified to help with the reengineering.

“It was summer of 2020 and we heard that there was some reengineering going on with respect to Grand Junction,” Johns said. “The project went $13 million over the approved amount to build it, so the city administration took it upon themselves without telling the council to reengineer and remove the above-ground auditorium, trail building and to make some other modifications to the park. That was disappointing to the council and to me, personally, because if the council had known and participated in it, maybe we (could have saved) some of those structures and found money someplace else to put into it.

“There seems to be some type of a thought process floating around out there

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that somehow the council had a hand in reducing what the final product is. and that couldn’t be further from the truth.”

But Johns said he was happy and excited to have attended the ribbon cutting in December.

“I really like the way it’s turned out,” he said. “I think it’s going to be a tremendous asset to Westfield. I’m glad we, as a city, did it. The next couple years will be very exciting for downtown Westfield. The growth is coming. We’ve been waiting for it, and citizens are going to start to see it happening.”

Visitors are allowed to visit the park, use the restrooms and play on the playground.

The limestone-encased building on the northeast side of the park will contain a café in the future. Ice-skating rentals won’t be available until next winter. Lollar said a café may open in the building in the first half of this year.

Final touches on the park will be complete in February. A formal ribbon-cutting celebration will be held in the spring, when the weather is warmer, and plants start to bloom. Future events will take place at Grand Junction Plaza, such as the Westfield Farmers Market.

For more, visit westfield.in.us.

ON THE COVER: Mayor Andy Cook pauses in Grand Junction on opening day Dec. 17. (Renderings courtesy of Old Town Companies) Mayor Andy Cook, right, shakes hands with Public Works Director Jeremy Lollar on Grand Junction’s opening day. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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A map of Grand Junction Plaza. (Image courtesy of City of Westfield)

“A PRETTY BIG RISK” Mayor Andy Cook said Grand Junction Plaza was a catalyst for developing Westfield’s downtown even before the park opened. Developers heard about the park and decided to develop in the area before it opened.

Old Town Companies is building a multi-million dollar, mixed-use development just north and east of the park.

Cook said local developers Bob and Michelle Beauchamp also took a “pretty big risk” in anticipation of the plaza.

“They created Park Street, which very pleasingly has become Westfield’s unique asset,” Cook said of the “restaurant row” along Park Street in downtown Westfield. “It sets us apart from towns and cities and is a true destination (for) all of central Indiana because they love the unique charm of our Park Street merchants, our gift shops, our restaurants.

“The whole thing is creating a unique environment that complements our other towns and cities around us.”

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The holidays bring with them a raft of nostalgia. We watch old movies and eat meals concocted from long-lost recipes.

There is something in all of us — well most of us, anyway — that holds on dearly to our remembered past. Some cultures have built significant religious theology upon this remembrance, some might argue, like worship of ancestors.

Closer to home, our landscape abounds with prominent bits of real estate filled with stone monuments, many of which bear the names of long-forgotten members of our community. In all cases, the granite carvings will extend many decades longer than the lifespan of even the oldest human whose passing was memorialized by the tombstone. Why do we long for permanence still knowing that none exists?

We commemorate government buildings, streets and rock formations with names of our dead. Ostensibly, the deceased did something special, extra-contributory, or even great. Good. There are exemplars among us. Still, as we tear down statues and rename creeks traversing campuses, one is led to wonder if our pride in these many actions also will someday be judged as misplaced. Do we control the narrative of what others may think? Should we attempt it? Could we imagine a future generation looking at the effects of our contribution and determining it to have been harmful? Does it matter, or is it the challenge of each generation to reshape the works of those past into their own storyline?

Must we act to save the world, or are we just seeking change for its own sake? Is it better to have the creek named after us? Perhaps knowing the difference, if there is one, is the trick. If there is a legacy that matters, isn’t it in the people and ideas that we care about while living? Cheers to 2022!

Friends, the end of an era is nigh.

This month marks the beginning of my last season as a dance mom, as my daughter will be graduating in May and heading off to college without her jazz shoes. “I’m not crying, you are!”

And you should be. For almost 10 years now, I have drawn on my substantial powers of observation to report on the often hilarious and always tawdry world of competitive youth dance. From the dressing-room drama to tales of tarted-up toddlers, I’ve entertained hundreds, perhaps millions, of readers through my all-access pass as a Dance Mom. What will I write about now? There’s simply no other arena that will give me reason to publically shame the costume choices of clearly terrible parents and make catty remarks on stupid judges who award stupid scores and who can’t possibly know more than me, earner of a B in freshman ballet. Where else will I utilize my admittedly small cache of survival skills to emerge sane after 48 hours of 96 identical contemporary routines at a local high school performing arts center with nothing but stale popcorn, online sudoku and an ibuprofen-Aleve cocktail to keep me going?

The answer is “nowhere.” Being a dance mom has allowed me entrance into an unbelievable world of humanity, where relationships and questionable choices and an ungodly amount of hairspray intermingle to create a literary treasure trove of topics. Unless my husband Doo suddenly decides to train for the maniac sport of Olympic curling, I can’t imagine I’ll ever have the kind of column fodder I’ve enjoyed as a dance mom.

Maybe I’m crying, too.

Peace out.

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

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“Elyse’s main role is the books,” Pirtle said. “Erynn does more of the social media. I do more of the buying for the inventory. But I would say we dabble in it all because we have to. It’s a total startup. It’s all hands-on deck all the time.”

Erynn said all three have a marketing background. She said she concentrates on keeping up with trends.

Erynn, 27, studied psychology at Indiana University while Elyse, 35, majored in education at DePauw University. Pirtle, 36, has a degree in selling and sales management.

Elyse graduated from Carmel High School in 2007 and Erynn is a 2013 CHS graduate. Pirtle, a longtime friend of Elyse, is a 2005 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate.

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Starting a new sport or fitness PODIATRY program is a great way to drop weight or to improve your cardiovascular health. But when you try a new exercise or start exercising more, you put lots of pressure on your feet. Follow these four important tips to avoid injuries.

WEAR SHOES DESIGNED FOR THE EXERCISE OR SPORT Athletic shoes that support your arch and cushion the heel are best to wear. To avoid twists and sprains, select shoes that offer ankle support. Don’t make the mistake of assuming that one shoe works for all activities. While shoe shopping, ask for advice based on your new activity. Orthotics may also help provide extra support. Have your feet measured and wear the proper size for the best comfort and fit.

START NEW WORKOUTS GRADUALLY Stretch or warm up for your workout and start new exercise routines gradually. We recommend increasing your exercise intensity by only 10 percent each week. If your feet do get

sore, use rest, ice, compression and elevation (R.I.C.E.).

PROTECT YOUR FEET FROM BACTERIA Public showers at the gym are breeding grounds for bacteria, including resistant strains like MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Never go barefoot in public areas and cover cuts and cracks in the skin or ingrown toenails. If you have a cut or scrape that gets infected and it’s not healing in a timely manner, contact our office to have it checked out.

CHECK WITH YOUR PODIATRIST It may be too early to jump back into exercising if you’re recovering from an injury or if you were recently diagnosed with a foot condition.

Ask your podiatrist before making any fitness plans. You may have one exercise in mind, but your podiatrist may recommend something different to lessen the impact on your feet and ankles.

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DISPATCHES Wake up faster — If you have trouble waking up in the morning, try using your shower as a stimulant. Switch the water temperature from hot to cold several times, holding each temperature for about 10 seconds. The changes in temperature can rev up your blood flow, which can help make you more alert.

Source: BottomLineHouseholdMagic.com Curb nighttime snacking — Late-night munchies can sabotage your efforts to lose weight, or even to remain healthy. To help prevent the evening snack urges, try eating a high-protein dinner. Avoid high-carb foods like pasta and potatoes late in the day. They stimulate insulin production and can make you feel hungry two hours later.

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Improve your focus — Do you have more trouble concentrating than you used to? Studies show that our attention spans are declining, largely due to the use of technology. We feel we have to respond to every text, alert and call immediately. Instead, try putting the phone on “do not disturb” mode for a few minutes when you need to focus on something else. You may find it easier to concentrate and you probably won’t miss anything truly important.

Source: Cynthia Green, Ph.D. Music and menu choices — It’s no secret that restaurants use colors, lighting and music to influence diner’s food choices. Now a study suggests that theory may be fact. The study analyzed customers’ food choices during periods of loud, upbeat music and during periods of quiet music. When the music was quiet, customers made healthier menu choices than when the music was loud.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Shawn Klush admired the singing style of Elvis Presley at an early age.

“Every kid when they are young grabs a broomstick or a bat and stands in front of the mirror,” Klush said. “It’s either to (mimc) Elvis Presley, Tom Jones or The Beatles and Kiss. I didn’t realize there was a life around that. I love it and I still love it.”

Klush will be one of the featured performers in the “Elvis Tribute: Artist Spectacular” at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The concert celebrates what would have been Presley’s 86th birthday Jan. 8. Presley died in 1977 at age 42.

“It’s a high-energy show that takes you through Elvis’ life musically,” Klush said.

“We go up from Sun Records to ‘Suspicious Minds,’ ‘Burning Love’ and ‘My Way.’ Come out and leave the inhibitions behind.”

Cody Ray Slaughter will perform as Presley in black leather from the 1968 TV comeback special. Ryan Pelton will perform Presley’s songs from the movie years and when he was in the military. A surprise guest will perform songs when Presley first started.

Special guests include the Blackwood Quartet, members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. All performers are backed up by The Fabulous Ambassadors and The Nashville Dreams, the female backup singers.

Klush, 52, has been performing as Elvis for 28 years.

“I’m more prone to the jumpsuit stuff because that’s what I remember as a child,” he said. “The quality of Elvis tones, to this day, it’s fresh.”

Klush’s favorite song is “If I Can Dream,” adding that he doesn’t even sing in this show.

Klush is Elvis Presley Enterprises’ first Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist and was the winner of BBC television’s “World’s Greatest Elvis.”

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“JANUARY POPS” Carmel Symphony Orchestra presents the “January Pops” concert featuring trumpeter Byron Stripling at 7:30 p.m. Jan 8 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts Center. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

PALLADIUM PLAYERS A casual, educational discussion of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” by Todd Kreidler will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. To register for the free event, visit thecenterpresents.org.

LORNA LUFT Lorna Luft, daughter of Judy Garland, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7-8 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

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Shawn Klush will perform as Elvis from his Las Vegas days. (Photo courtesy of Shawn Klush)

and across the U.S.,” Klush said. “We just got home from the U.K. We did 11 sold-out shows over there. It’s nice to go over there because it’s Beatles land, and to see the uprising of Elvis fans — even The Beatles were Elvis fans — that’s what is cool.”

Klush performed as Presley in “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” in a CBS miniseries and in the HBO series “Vinyl.” He is now doing an FX show, “What We Do in the Shadows,” a mockumentary comedy horror series where he plays Presley as a vampire.

Klush, who lives outside Scranton, Pa.,

has worked for “Legends in Concert” for Myrtle Beach, S.C., Branson, Mo., Las Vegas and Atlantic City showrooms. He mostly performed in Myrtle Beach.

“When you do the same seven songs for 10 years, you kind of get (to where) when you do your own shows, (it’s) I’m not doing any of those songs,” Kush said of the “Legends in Concerts.”

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With rich voices, engaging personalities and a wide variety of folk instruments, Michael Lewis and Denise Wilson, also known as Traveler’s Dream, entertain listeners with lively Celtic, French-Canadian and American folk songs.

Traveler’s Dream will appear at 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 15 in the Peanut Butter & Jam session at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The group will take the audience on a musical journey through American history with folk songs that kids have loved for ages.

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Marking the midpoint in a season of surprises Commentary by Jeffrey C. McDermott For our people at the Center for the Performing Arts, the holidays are a brief respite at the midpoint of the arts VIEWPOINT season, a time to reflect on the first half and look forward to coming events. We needed it (I hope you enjoyed yours).

After our year-plus pivot to online programming while touring entertainment was on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we announced our 2021-22 season last spring with great enthusiasm and a full calendar of Center Presents performances. The audience demand was clear — subscription sales took off at record pace.

As summer turned to fall, we all learned about the “delta variant.” Artists were eager to get back on the road but concerned for their touring teams, and they understandably began adding pandemic protocols to their contracts. In the fall, like most live entertainment presenters across the country, the Center announced masking and vaccine/testing requirements for employees and patrons. It was not only the right thing to do for the community, but also the only way to continue presenting top national and international artists for full-capacity audiences.

The vast majority of our patrons have taken the protocols in stride, happy to get back to live gatherings with an all-in-thistogether attitude. Many told us they were relieved and felt safer returning to the venues with those protections in place. We’ve also heard some colorful feedback that our staff has handled with professionalism and grace.

Nonetheless, the season’s first half

John Legend performed in front of a full Palladium Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy of Center for the Performing Arts)

has been a great success in terms of the Center’s mission: To engage and inspire the central Indiana community through enriching arts experiences. People of all ages have been enjoying our educational and experiential programs, not to mention soldout shows for the likes of John Legend, Ben Folds, Postmodern Jukebox, Dave Koz and David Sedaris.

Now, we look ahead to the second half — and the 2022-23 season we’ll be announcing in the spring. Yes, uncertainties remain, and now there’s something called “omicron.”

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Examining the definition of art Commentary by Randy Sorrell What’s your definition of art? The world’s expert on everything, Google, claims that art is “the expression VIEWPOINT or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture.”

NFT? Google’s art definition makes sense, and I value the cave-dwellers narrative. But how does an NFT suddenly occupy this space called art? NFTs, or nonfungible tokens, are pieces of digital content linked to the blockchain, the digital database supporting cryptocurrencies. Fungible means the item can be replaced by another identical item.

So, NFT is a piece of digital art that can’t be reproduced.

MAGDALENA Please meet Carmel artist Magdalena Segovia, someone’s art I confidently understand and adore, and owner of the Magdalena Gallery of Arts on Main Street in Carmel. Her gallery represents many other gifted artists. Unlike many artists, including me, she received formal training from the

“The Bicycle” can be viewed at Magdalena Art Gallery on Main Street in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Magdalena Art Gallery)

Panamericana School of Art and Design in Brazil after she received after her master’s in finance and fashion design. Stunning!

Regardless of definition, art is certainly diverse. It speaks to us and can bring immense joy and hope into our lives.

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honors Satheesan has received through the years, the Abhinandan Saroja National Award is presented to “eminent dancers for For Aparna Satheesan, Indian classical their notable excellence in choreography, dance is something significantly more than performance and contribution in promota skill or a ing and preserving the traditional ACHIEVEMENT hobby. classical dance forms of Indiana,” It’s a pasaccording to the National Institute sionate expression of life. of Indian Classical Dance.

“Indian classical dance is more A former Greenwood resident than just movements of the body,” who moved to Carmel in 2017, Sathsaid Satheesan, a native of India eesan was presented the award by who moved to the U.S. in 2011. “It legendary Bharatanatyam dance Satheesan ties back to our rich culture, to artist Padma Bhushan Guru Saroour history. We use expressions and hand ja Vaidyanathan during a Nov. 15 virtual gestures to narrate stories to the audience. ceremony.

Dance has no boundaries, and you keep A lifelong dancer, Satheesan took her first learning something new every day. Dance is Indian classical dance lesson as a toddler like meditation to me. It touches my soul. and is proficient in several forms, including “That is why I love dancing, and it became Mohiniyattom, Kuchipudi, Ottam, Thulla, Kerpart of my life itself.” ala Nadanam and Bharatanatyam.

Few express the art form better than “I started learning Bharatanatyam at (the Satheesan, a 31-year-old Carmel resident age) of 3,” Satheesan said. “Ever since then, who recently received the prestigious AbhiI was in love with the art form.” nandan Saroja National Award, presented A senior software engineer at Proofpoint, by the National Institute of Indian Classical Satheesan and her husband, Hari Prasad, Dance in India. have a 1-year-old son, Aarav Prasad. Hari One of a host of Indian classical dance Prasad is a software engineer at Salesforce.

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What’s new in neologisms Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Arch of San Lucas in Cabo San Lucas. (Photo by Don Knebel)

A visit to Cabo San Lucas Commentary by Don Knebel Today, we will visit Cabo San Lucas, which, together with nearby San José del Cabo, defines the municipal TRAVEL region known as Los Cabos, Mexico.

In 1974, the Mexican government began promoting international tourism throughout the Los Cabos area, including building a coastal highway between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Today, the coast between those cities is lined with hotels, condominiums and timeshare units. Los Cabos attracts about 2 million visitors a year, most from the United States and Canada.

Cabo San Lucas (often “Cabo”) lies at the southern end of the Baja California Peninsula, about 20 miles south of San José del Cabo. Founded as a fishing village in the late 18th century, Cabo is known for its sandy beaches and diving opportunities.

The Arch of San Lucas (also Lands End), Cabo’s distinctive landmark, is a natural rock formation that juts into the water from the city’s southern end. Lovers Beach is along the Sea of Cortés on the east side of the arch, and Divorce Beach is along the rougher Pacific Ocean on the other side. Boat tours from the marina take visitors close to the arch, where they can often see resting sea lions and sunbathers.

Unlike the tranquil and even quaint San José del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas is famous for its shopping, dining opportunities and nightlife. The three-story Puerto Paraiso Mall, adjacent to the marina, encompasses more than 12 acres of floor space, featuring world-class shops, trendy restaurants, 10 movie theaters and a bowling alley. Cabo Wabo, a private nightclub famous for its own brand of handmade tequila, was found-

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It’s time to celebrate a new year. Good riddance to 2021, which seemed like a regurgitated, tired sequel of 2020. Here’s hoping 2022 won’t GRAMMAR GUY be 2020, too.

We’re all ready for a new year. What better way to bid adieu to the old and usher in the new but with new words! I’m talking about neologisms.

No, a neologism isn’t a word uttered

by Neo in “The Matrix” movies. In fact, a neologism is a newly coined word, expression or phrase. A neologism can also be a new use of a word. For instance, “troll” falls into the category of a new usage of a word, as its new meaning has to do with intentionally being obnoxious to someone else on the internet.

It seems as though most neologisms have to do with technology. And, because most people are practically hard-wired into our digital culture, these new expressions spread instantaneously.

You don’t have to be a Greek scholar to break down the word neologism. The Greek prefix “neo-” means “new,” and the

Greek word “logo” means “word.” New word. The word “neologism” came from the French word “néologisme,” which was adapted into English in the early 1800s.

In the past two years alone, we were all introduced to “contactless” food delivery as well as “contactless” payment at stores. A “quarantine baby” is a baby born during 2020 or 2021.

The Oxford English Dictionary recently named “vax” as its word of the year for 2021. Obviously, this word is a new take on “vaccine” or “vaccination.”

The year 2021 brought a new definition of “jab.” It coined the expression “Fauci ouchie.” It brought new meaning to the phrase, “Let’s all go out for shots!” Yes, the rapid growth of covidedcabulary seems to bring a new word every day. I’ve had enough of pandemic puns, or, should I say “pundemic” words?

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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FINE BATHROOMS Complete Bathroom Remodeling -Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Installations -Custom Showers -Leak and Mold Solutions -Low Maintenance Choices

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LECTRIC LLC Brian Harmeson (317)414-9146

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We do custom auto upholstery

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Locally owned/operated over 42 YRS

• FALL CLEAN-UP • LEAF REMOVAL • IRRIGATION & WINTERIZATION • SNOW & ICE REMOVAL FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491-3491 POLLY MCCORKLE-CDM 317-385-6303 In-Home Meal Prep Creative Culinary $45 hr

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Reach 132,211 homes weekly

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Professional & Economical Remove tree stumps, ugly tree roots, stumps in and around chain link or wood fences. We also remove tree stumps that are protruding up onto sidewalks and around sidewalks. We grind them and/or remove. Please Call & Text at 816-778-4690.

Trim/Remove shrubs & trees Clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint.

Do odd jobs, demo small buildings Provide personal services Fully Insured Text of all Jay. 574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jaypersonalservices.com

• House Wash • Roof Wash • Concrete Cleaning & Sealing House Wash • Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Stamped Concrete Cleaning • Stamped Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Deck Cleaning & & Sealing • Paver Cleaning and Sealing Cleaning Staining • Fence Cleaning and Staining••Dock Paver Cleaning and and Sealing Sealing • Dock Cleaning and Sealing

Give us a before call at 317-490-2922

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to schedule your Free Quote & Demonstration Serving, Hamilton, Marion, Boone Madison & Hancock counties

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317-802-6565 317-432-1627 “The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding” Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield

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YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE! Call Dennis O’Malia 317-370-0749

FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-932-2115

NOW HIRING COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED

Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certification strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ ctcarmel.com

Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Andersen Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell.

We are looking for an Operations Manager, who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates finding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis.

This position is responsible for the activities related to operations after the sale; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients.

Requirements: The ideal candidate is professional, entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of a project post sale until completion; day to day warehouse, inventory, and field supervision; and likes to get his hands dirty! Construction or Carpentry skills required.

To Apply: CLEVERNEST INC 240 W. Carmel Drive 46032 tom@clevernest.com; 317-688-8100 www.clevernest.com

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

Hiring experienced lawn care laborers, shrub and tree trimmers, Bobcat operators immediately. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135

Organic vegetable farm outside Noblesville hiring full and part time positions for 2022. Idyllic location, tight knit team, work that matters to people and the environment. www.fullhandfarm.com/employment for more info.

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WORK HERE. BE HAPPY. Who are Clarity Care Givers?

We are the premier Personal Services Agency serving elders across Central Indiana.

And, we are an amazing place to work!

Are you compassionate? Are you service and detail-oriented? Do you have a heart of service?

If you have these qualities, and caring for vulnerable adults is or could be meaningful for you - please send your resume to: apply@claritycaregivers.com or call Amber and Suzanne at 317.774.0074, Option 3.

Clarity Care Givers offers a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture focused on strong connections, recognition, compassion, and life balance---to name a few.

Come to Clarity Care Givers, LLC Trusted, Requested - Preferred

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Private Property Manager This position is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds. Manager will manage the care of grounds and buildings as well as facilitate projects, which may include lawncare including specialized golf greens, cultivation, fertilization, and irrigation. Flowers and bed maintenance, repairing and maintenance of buildings/structures of 30 ac private estate.

Key Responsibilities • Hire and manage temporary/seasonal employees • Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties.

• Lawn mowing and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.

• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.

• Apply pesticide, fertilizer • Snow removal • Tree shrubs maintenance • Perform repairs and maintenance of equipment • Project management • Maintain expenses and contracts with outside contractors • Interact with owners and family members • Special projects: Seasonal/Holiday decorations, other Successful candidate must be a hands-on working manager, capable of managing others and projects to successful completion, have an eye for 5-star quality, demand perfection, detail and results oriented and the ability to work independently and self manage.

Mail resumes to: laura.miller@heartlandfpg.com

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January 3-31, 2022 Dining out and carry-out from local restaurants is easy, safe, and sanitized.

Plus, if you check in at least eight times at participating restaurants using the digital passport, you’ll get a $25 local restaurant gift card (while supplies last).

To get started, claim your digital passport at DineOutHamiltonCounty.com

Visit DineOutHamiltonCounty.com for more information on local dine out and carry-out locations.