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Some planners displeased with Westchester project Compiled by Noah Alatza • news@currentinwestfield.com The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission met for the first time of the year Jan. 2. The next meeting is 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov What happened: Plan commission sent Westchester planned unit development to council with a negative recommendation, 6-3.

What it means: At a previous meeting, several citizens expressed concern about the proposal. The original PUD failed passage in the council last summer and was met with opposition from at least four city councilors during its Nov. 13 introduction. The negative recommendation was sent from the APC during its Jan. 2 meeting. Though the developer promised additional upgrades, including architectural masonry and reduced home density, the commission was still displeased.

Paul Rioux of Platinum Properties said that Wood Wind’s driving range use is “insufficient” with its 35 acres. He also said the suggestions that Westfield does not need more development are not accurate.

APC member Ginny Kelleher said she doesn’t support the proposal and motioned for a negative recommendation before all comments were heard.

“This is not consistent with the comprehensive plan,” she said. “I feel sorry for the golf course because they are being used as a bouncing ball for the development. This has been in the public long enough. I’m sure there are some other people that will come and get another proposal. There are just too many things that don’t work.”

Kelleher was joined by members Chris Woodard, Bob Smith and Scott Willis in

The Advisory Plan Commission sent the Westchester Planned Unit Development to the city council with a negative recommendation of 6-3. (Submitted images)

opposition.

Willis said he was voting against the proposal because he doesn’t like its vision.

Member Steve Hoover said he disagrees with Kelleher and that the developer met the

What happened: Westfield Residential Investors requested an additional 20 acres for its development at Spring Mill Station SWC PUD District.

What it means: The 20-acre PUD district is on the south side of 161st Street, directly east of Shamrock Springs Elementary. The PUD was adopted Aug. 10, 2015. The developer, Westfield Residential Investors, LLC requested an additional 20 acres of land be incorporated into the property, which has been zoned as a Local/Neighborhood Business District with remaining portions zoned as multi-family. The plan commission unanimously forwarded the amendment with a positive recommendation to the city council.

requirements. He said additional proposals could potentially ruin the golf course.

“It does meet the comprehensive plan,” Hoover said. “There is a real chance we could lose the golf course. I don’t want to see that happen, but when you reduce size, you lose ability to do certain things.”

Hoover said the previous Pulte Homes proposal was better and much larger.

“This is a much more of a density proposal and less of a size proposal,” Hoover said. “We need to preserve that golf course for the public and the whole community. There are not that many public courses left. My personal opinion is that the golf course is on a short leash.”

Member Bob Horkay said he supports the development.

“This could be spun positive or negative, and it has not been in front of us very long at all,” he said. “It was presented and revised, that’s how it works. They have offered to amend their plan. It’s all on the east side of Towne Road. This accomplished a lot of good.”

Members Andre Maue, Horkay and Hoover voted in favor of the proposal, but it did not pass. Council was to review the subject at its Jan. 8 council meeting. Due to publishing deadlines, the vote will be available at currentinwestfield.com after the meeting.

What happened: Onpointe Land Matters presented on behalf of EdgeRock Development for an amendment to the Grand Park Events Center PUD District.

What happened: A public hearing was held on Sunbelt Rentals. The proposed project is an industrial district on the northeast corner of Oak Ridge Road and 169th Street.

What it means: The amendment calls for additional space and accommodations to the construction of an approximately 68,000-squarefoot athlete development facility, ProX, at Grand Park Events Center.

The PUD expansion also will open more room on an adjacent lot.

What it means: The PUD is surrounded by the Westfield Business Park and will have a 7,600-square-foot building open to the public. Additional green space located to the east will include a retention pond. Nobody from the public spoke.

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Council approves salary increase for mayor, themselves Compiled by Noah Alatza • news@currentinwestfield.com On Dec. 27, the Westfield City Council met for the final time in 2017. The only item on the agenda was voting to adopt elected officials’ salaries.

What happened: Only five members of the council were present. The council voted 5-0 to approve elected officials’ salaries.

What it means: Mayor Andy Cook’s salary will be $112,572 for 2018, a 2 percent increase over the prior year. The council also approved a pay increase for Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Gossard from $81,396 in 2016 to $83,024, while also increasing her yearly stipend. All other city employee stipends remain the same. Councilors also will see a 2 percent pay increase to their salaries next year, an additional $300.

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This year, Westfield Intermediate School Throughout the year, Conrad updated innovation specialist Katie Conrad is taking her blog with activities she’s apevery opportunity plied with students and then education she can to educate presented to other crew members students on space. in SEEC. The blog is available at Conrad is a member of Space tranquilityyearinspace.weebly.com/ Center Houston’s Space Exploracapcom-conrad. tion Educator Crew. At last year’s Above all, Conrad said the colconference, the group began a pilot laboration with fellow educators program where educators take the Conrad has been the most helpful. year to develop space education “I was able to talk to so many different curriculum. Conrad is part of the Midwest teachers and learn of so many different regional crew called Tranquility. resources I had not even thought of,” she In February, Conrad will join SEEC at said. “As I go through things, I’m constantly another conference to present on her year thinking about space and how something educating on space. connects to space. It doesn’t matter what “We have been creating activities and subject. You can look at a standard or acsharing with each other and also commutivity to connect to space that goes with nicating with other regions with resources what you’re teaching. I’m able to share that we find or different activities we’ve led,” passion and share all that information with the 27-year-old Fishers resident said. “So, the kids.” it’s pretty awesome doing that. The cur-

Dispatches 4-H enrollment now open — The Hamilton County 4-H program program is open for youth in grades 3-12 and a Mini 4-H program is available for youth in grades kindergarten-2. Jan. 15 is the final day for youth to enroll in the 2018 4-H program. For more, contact Purdue Extension Hamilton County at 317-776-0854 or visit extension.purdue. edu/hamilton.

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Westfield Fire Dept. creates new Twitter account — The Westfield Fire Dept. has created a new Twitter account geared toward

working incidents in the area. This includes working fires, major traffic incidents, technical rescues and more. For more, visit the Westfield Fire PIO Twitter feed at @wfd_pio.

WWS seeking bus drivers — Westfield Washington Schools is searching for bus drivers. WWS offers a flexible schedule with summers and holidays off and no required weekends. Health insurance also is available. For more, or to apply online, visit wws.k12.in.us.

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The 106th Street and Geist WESTFIELD Road roundabout is receiving Resurfacing projects are landscaping upgrades, and continuing throughout the lane restrictions may be in city. These projects include CONSTRUCTION place.

Joliet Road, Catherine Additional travel lanes Drive, Greyhound Pass are now open on I-69 between Ind. 37 from 151st to Western Way, GreyExit 205 and Ind. 38 Exit 219. A $92-millionhound Court, Spring Meadows subdivision project, contractors added a third lane and half of Pine Ridge and Quail Ridge in each direction, repaired pavement and subdivisions. rehabilitated bridges and drain structures Towne Road reconstruction includes along 15 miles of the highway. three new culverts, widening and vertical Hamilton County Highway Dept. has sight distance corrections. The project is closed Cyntheanne Road between 146th expected to be complete by summer or fall.

Street and 156th Street to replace the Resurfacing Towne Road from 116th street bridge over Keiser Drain. to 156th Street will begin soon.

ZIONSVILLE/WHITESTOWN The Monon trail is being extended from C.R. 400 S./425 S. is closed between C.R. 191st to 216th streets. Most of the work will 650 E. and 750 E, as crews work on the 300 begin soon.

The second phase of the riparian corridor S./400 S. connector project in east Whitestown. Two lanes are under construction, for Grand Junction Park and Plaza is unalthough ultimately it is planned to be a der construction and most of the work will four-lane, divided roadway. The project conbe done during winter months when the tinues with no completion date set. water is frozen.

Construction was scheduled to begin on CARMEL or after Jan. 2 on Third Street storm sewRiver Road is closed between 146th er improvements. Calumet Civil ContracStreet and Community Drive for a recontors, Inc. will replace aging and understruction project. Weather delayed its sized storm sewers between Oak and completion, and a new opening date has Walnut streets. Additionally, storm sewers not been set. The project will include a will be replaced on Cedar Street between two-lane boulevard and a new roundabout Second Street and Third streets and on at Cherry Creek Boulevard.

Second Street just north and south of FISHERS Cedar Street. The project is expected to Periodic lane restrictions will occur be complete in the spring. Area roads will at the intersection of 131st Street and remain open during construction though Cumberland Road for utility work to be some temporary closures and traffic limitacompleted. tions are expected.

A new traffic signal at 126th Street and Hoosier Road is now complete.

Dispatches Fire department encourages CO detectors — After the Westfield Fire Dept. responded to a reported gas odor inside a home, they discovered five victims showing symptoms consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning. Testing showed high levels of carbon monoxide in the home, and further investigation revealed a broken vent pipe from the gas heater. No carbon monoxide detectors were inside the home. A press release from WFD describes carbon monoxide as a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas, referred to as the silent killer. Those who think they may be experiencing a carbon monoxide emergency are encouraged to 911.

Seeking historical photos — Current in Westfield is looking to gather historical photos from the city and community for a regular feature within the publication, “Back in the Day.” Credit for each submission will be given to images sent with a

short description and date. For more, or to submit photos, please contact Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

Free smoke alarms and tests – The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is a multi-year effort to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent. People of all ages are vulnerable to home fires. The Red Cross encourages everyone to call 1-888-684-1441 to make an appointment to test existing smoke alarms and/or install free alarms in your home.

Offender Watch website—The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to use the Offender Watch Website to increase family safety. The website allows parents to search an address to see if any sex offenders live nearby and to set up notifications if offenders move into the area. The website can be accessed at sheriffalerts.com.

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obituaries Ed; two sisters, Thelma and Maxine.

Wayne A. Deckard, 97, of Raleigh, N.C., He is survived by his children, formerly of Westfield, died Dec. 27 Larry (Becky), Dennis, Lynn (Jim); at his home in Raleigh. He was born grandchildren, Rob, Pete (Hollie), Feb. 18, 1920, son of William E. and Marc (Kim) and Danielle (Andrew); Malinda S. Deckard. seven great-grandchildren; two Wayne was a World War II Army great-great grandchildren and sisveteran. ter, Leona.

In addition to his parents, Wayne Visit bussellfamilyfunerals. was preceded in death by his first Deckard com to read Wayne’s complete wife, Estelle, and second wife, obituary and share a memory.

Eileen; three brothers, Lowell, Leonard and Patricia A. Manley, 88, of Westfield, died Dec. 23. She was born in Vincennes Jan. 3, 1929, daughter of Urban and Lillian Acker Bauer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo M. Manley and son, Michael J. Manley.

Survivors include her children, Leo (Julie) Manley, Katherine (Barry)

Collins, Mary (Michael) Dial, Lili Pickett, Brenda Manley and Noreen Manley; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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years, Karen Deters Strohmeyer; children, Richard Robert “Rick” Strohmeyer, 64, Kelly Pottorff ( fiancée, Joe Pettyof Westfield, died Dec. 29. He was grove), Justin (Kristina) Strohmeyer, born Dec. 14, 1953 in St Louis, Mo., Mitchell Strohmeyer, Matt (Kayla the third child of Russell and ShirDorton) Strohmeyer, Libby Strohmley Garvelman Strohmeyer. eyer (Brian Dunscomb) and Megan Rick was a founding member of Strohmeyer; grandsons, Joseph the Little Rascals Rugby Club. He Pettygrove and Thomas Pettygrove; loved the sport and played for 18 granddaughters, Tessa Pettygrove, years. The majority of those years Strohmeyer Molly Pottorff, Haley Pettygrove and he played with the Black Sheep Rosemary Strohmeyer; brothers, Gary, Bill, Rugby Club.

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Area blood supplies ‘dangerously low’

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Last week, the Indiana Blood Center reported its normal inventory levels were depleted. donate On one day in particular, it had less than a one-day supply on its shelves, approximately 700 units. A normal, daily inventory level is approximately 2,000 units.

All inventories of all blood types were described as “dangerously low” in a statement from the Indiana Blood Center, and some – O positive, O negative and B negative – were back-ordered at the time of the statement.

“This morning (Jan. 2), a local hospital required 60 units of O positive blood for a trauma patient,” the release stated. “The inventory is dangerously depleted, placing the community’s health at risk. Donors of all types are urgently needed.”

Indiana Blood Center representatives said one cause for low inventory could be recent frigid temperatures. There are six donation centers around the state: 726

Representatives from the Indiana Blood Center say frigid weather has impacted the number of donors visiting mobile blood drives.

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Dispatches State of the City -- The Westfield Chamber of Commerce will present the State of the City luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St. Mayor Andy Cook will present. Registration ranges from $20-$25 and is required by Jan. 15. For more, visit westfield-chamber.org.

Send us your photos — Current Publishing is now accepting photos from around the community to run in our new community photo section. Photos from kid events, parties, athletic games and more are all welcome. Camera, iPhone or Samsung Galaxy photos will be accepted. All photos must include the names of anyone photographed. Please send them to anna@ youarecurrent.com.

Advisory plan commission — The next APC meeting is set for 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, or to view the agenda, visit westfield.in.gov.

City council — The next city council meeting is set for 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, or to view the agenda, visit westfield.in.gov.

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Erica Baechle holds baby Weston, born at IU Health North in Carmel as the first baby in 2018 at 5 a.m.

Jan. 1. The baby, Weston James Kelb, was born to Baechle and Ryan Kelb, of Westfield. Weston weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. To celebrate, Baechle and Kelb were presented with a Baby New Year Welcome Basket from IU Health North, which included a safe sleep sack, tote bag, travel mug, elephant bath towel, bath toys, baby book, stuffed animal rattle, spoon, baby’s first year belly stickers and treats for mom and dad. (Submitted photos)

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tions for themselves.”

In conjunction with the Good Samaritan Effort of Hamilton County, the church will A new effort to feed pets is under way at give away free dog and cat food on the first Saturday of each month inside the church. the CrossRoads Church of Westfield, 19201 “CrossRoads will be an outlet for Grassy Branch the Westfield area,” Lohe said. “We giving back Rd. The church want this to be an initiative to help has explored people care for themselves and ways to assist animals in need their pets.” across the northern half of HamilLohe said that a single person ton County. with a pet regards them as their Lead Pastor Eric Lohe said the sole companion and that those service is designed help pets and Lohe owners will do anything to care for their owners. their pets.

“While we love pets, this is really an efThe church hopes to add free nail trims fort to care for the owners of those pets,” and required shots for pets on a pay-atLohe said. “From some local health profescost basis. sionals, we learned that there are people A church member who grooms animals in our community who, when resources are has volunteered to help. tight, opt to pay for food and care for their For more, visit crchurch.org. pets rather than for prescription medica-

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Schroeder joins U.S. Rugby Sevens team

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Schroeder’s job allows him to work part-time, which cleared the way for him to join the U.S. Men’s team last July. He’s in the middle of a series of tournaments leadJoe Schroeder didn’t start playing organized rugby ing up to the World Cup in the summer. The U.S. will host until he attended Cathedral High School. But the 6-footthe World Cup for the first time, and Schroeder said he 5 athlete was a quick study.

So much so that Schroeder recently signed a contract and his team are bidding for a top-four finish.

Initially, the team only covered Schroeder’s living with the United States Rugby Sevens team, which gives expenses. But he recently signed a contract that inthe former Westfield resident a potential opportunity creases his stipend. to play in the 2020 Olympics. The Sevens are a U.S. NaSchroeder’s family still lives in Westfield, tional Team. and Schroeder’s adventures have involved “There’s a possibility I could make the Olympic team, them as well. but that’s two years down the road, and a lot can “It’s been a lot of fun for the family,” Schrochange,” Schroeder said. eder’s mom, Susan, said. “The whole family After playing four years at Cathedral and winning went out to Silicon Valley to watch him play.” the team’s MVP award when it went to the national Schroeder’s next tournament will be at the championships, Schroeder attended Trine University end of January in Sydand pursued a different activity ney, Australia.

– cheerleading. how rugby is played “All these tourna“I had a lot of fun, definitely, ments, I haven’t been being on the cheer team. It helped Joe Schroeder plays on a team of seven, but some rugby teams have 15 players. playing much as me stay fit and put on some Rugby halves are 7 minutes long. The the new member,” weight. I had a lot of fun,” he said. goal is to score the most points by Schroeder said. “I’m “I was missing rugby, and when advancing the ball through the other gaining their trust I took a job in Columbus (Ohio), I team’s territory. Schroeder plays the more to be put in got back to it.” prop position, which puts him in the more high-presAfter he graduated and moved scrum – a 3-on-3 way to restart play sure to Columbus for a career in civil that involves players packing together situengineering, Schroeder joined a tightly to gain possession of the ball. ations men’s rugby league as a way to so I can pass time doing something he help the team perform. We have a loved. lot of experience, which is great That decision took the 24-year-old much further than for me. I’m just happy to do my he thought. After he attended a rugby camp, the associpart. I want to make the most ate coach of the national team saw him play and invited of it.” him to a camp at the U.S. Olympic training center.

Joe Schroeder, center, with the ball, plays for the U.S. Men’s Sevens rugby team. (Submitted photo)

Watch Joe Schroeder play rugby A series of 10 tournaments, with five to six games in each tournament, leads up to the World Cup in San Francisco in July. The next tournament Schroeder will play in is at the end of January in Sydney, Australia. Specific times will not be announced until closer to the tournament. For more, visit usarugby.org.

Joe Schroeder pauses with his MVP award, won during his senior year at Cathedral High School after the rugby team won the national championship.

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Commentary by Terry Anker For several years, a Mexican brewer has employed Boston-born actor Jonathon Goldsmith as the “most interesting man in the world” to promote its products. In the ads, the bearded, middle-aged gentleman takes note of his improbable life while sipping the trademark beer. A bit tongue-in-cheek, the commercials have become a part of our common lexicon. Whenever someone takes themselves a bit too seriously, yet still seems to be in on the joke, they might be compared to Goldsmith.

Still, they are effective in that the look and posture of the ads invite critique. Each element of the promotion is engineered to take full advantage of our nature as humans. But in allowing for humor, the viewer is invited to criticize the supposition.

Following the lead of a local mayor’s call for No-Shave November to raise awareness for men’s health issues, many of us passed on the daily ritual for a month. Along with many important discussions, more encouragements that men take care to prevent, identify and treat a variety of genderspecific cancers, the beard has invited countless unexpected opinions. Friends, family and acquaintances feel free to comment ad hominem. They demand, “You look terrible – shave it promptly.” Others claim it to be “the bomb.” Thought-provoking or not, is there something incumbent to facial hair that eliminates social barrier to comment?

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Bullying in Westfield schools

Editor, I am writing in response to a group discussion I read last week on the Westfield Chatter Facebook group. The topic was bullying in Westfield Washington Schools.

There were more than 430 comments in just a few hours before the thread was taken down. Hundreds of those posts were written by former students and parents of current students in Westfield Schools, and detailed terrible abuse suffered by students on buses, in hallways, on playgrounds, in classrooms. They told of administrators, who claimed to be addressing the problems, but children continued to be bullied.

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pain, isolation and frustration that school administrators did not address or stop the abuse. There was expressed distrust of those who have been given authority to watch over our children while they are at school. Four of my children have been bullied at WWS. We finally removed our two youngest kids from Westfield schools when administrators took no responsibility and made it clear that there was nothing they could do.

I will address the school board during public comment at the next meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 9. I urge parents and community members who want to stop bullying in our schools to join me. Our children’s lives may be at stake.

Michelle Wickham, Westfield

Occasionally, I need a break from “momming.” I thought I’d orchestrated just such an opportunity when I planned humor a short trip to Kentucky and neither my kids nor Doo could make it. Unfortunately, I came down with a mild stomach bug the first night and missed out on most of the fun. But my couch confinement did allow me to catch some truly horrible programming, including Netflix’s “The 100” (seriously, it’s so terrible, it’s good, even with a low-grade fever and gut rot).

I assumed in my absence the house would fall apart, but I also hoped that my lovely children would take pity on their pukey mom and pull it together by the time I got home. Maybe do some dishes, perhaps make a bed. Amateur thinking, to be sure. I walked in to a Chernobyl-like first floor and was greeted not with “How are you feeling?” but rather “What’s for dinner?” and “When are you going to Meijer?”

I clearly wasn’t sick enough to garner any sympathy, for my family thought nothing of calling for my immediate return to parenting.

Even Doo made mention of a task he wanted me to handle. Apparently, if I am not actively projectile vomiting, I can still go for milk and call on an insurance claim.

It’s a true indication of how blech I felt that I was able to suppress the screams of frustration and disappointment. I simply ignored my precious little selfish angels, made space amidst the unmatched socks and discarded Capri Suns and downed three more awful but oddly compelling episodes of “The 100.” Fend for yourselves, peeps. I’m still on my mommy break.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist.

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I can hear my Echo Commentary by Dick Wolfsie When I received the Echo my brother-inlaw sent me for Christmas, I was mesmerized. This gadget works like humor the computer that Captain Kirk talked to on “Star Trek.”

You can pose a question (who was the 13th president?), request a song or ask it to call someone. Your wish is her command.

Sales people always make claims like, “It’s so easy to use. Just plug it in.” This is never true, although I got my new desk lamp working in less than an hour.

You must begin your Echo commands with her name, Alexa. I thought I had mastered my new toy. I said, “Alexa, play today’s phone messages.” After she completed the task, I said, “Alexa, now play yesterday’s,” which resulted in her playing the Beatles’ 1962 hit. Then I said, “Alexie, stop the music.” “Alexie, shut up!” “Alexie, play something else.” Nothing worked. Finally, I unplugged it, realizing I would have to reset the darn thing. Unlike Paul McCartney’s, my troubles did not seem so far away.

I was saying Alexie instead of Alexa. The lady in the cylinder is very particular about this kind of thing, like when I mistakenly

call my wife Shirley instead of Mary Ellen.

Mary Ellen read an article that said if the device is plugged in, it is on and always listening to what you say in your house.

Yesterday (this is true), when I plugged my smartphone into my car, I overheard two complete strangers squabbling. I can’t tell you much about the conversation because I only listened for 15 minutes.

Mary Ellen is getting jealous of Alexa.

When I wake up, I say: “Alexa, Good morning!” She reports something that happened on the same date in history. This kind of fascinating trivia is not something my wife or I expect from each other at 8 a.m.

“Mary Ellen, Good Morning!”

“Dick, on this day every week, they pick up the garbage. Get out of bed and take our can to the curb!”

My wife wants her own Echo, but she said it will be hard to tell Alexa to “shut up!”

Well, it worked effectively on me any time I tried to talk during “Downton Abbey.”

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Banish the winter blues Commentary by Hannah Hall Although there are enjoyable aspects to every season, winter is the time of year when some people seasonal struggle with symptoms of depression or “the blues.”

Fewer hours of daylight, gray skies and cold weather can stimulate seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in 5 to 10 percent of the population. Symptoms of SAD may include trouble sleeping or sleeping too much, lack of interest in activities that are normally enjoyed, difficulty concentrating, increased or decreased appetite, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, low energy and feeling down or depressed.

There are simple steps you can take to help boost your mood and alleviate SAD symptoms: • When weather permits, bundle up and take daily walks outside. Being outdoors in the fresh air improves overall well-being and can increase energy.

• Commit to a regular sleep/wake cycle even on days when you are not working.

• Minimize screen time in the evening.

Blue light emitted from electronic devices, including televisions, disrupts sleep patterns by suppressing melatonin, the hormone that controls sleep and wake cycles.

• Engage in regular aerobic exercise, which helps decrease stress and lifts

mood.

• Enhance light fixtures inside your home to provide more light.

Talk to your primary care provider if seasonal affective disorder becomes unmanageable and impacts your quality of life.

Your doctor may suggest light therapy, a common treatment for minor SAD symptoms.

During light therapy, people sit or work near a light box – an appliance that mimics outdoor light. Research shows this light may cause a chemical change in the brain that improves mood and provides relief from other SAD symptoms. It’s generally recommended that light boxes be used first thing in the morning for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Placing the light box 16 to 24 inches from your face, keep your eyes open, but don’t look directly into the light. Light boxes can be purchased without a prescription, but be sure to consult your primary care doctor before using one for SAD. Other primary treatment methods for SAD are psychotherapy (counseling) and antidepressant medications. After a thorough evaluation, your doctor can recommend the best treatments for you.

Hannah Hall, MD, specializes in family medicine. She is a guest columnist located at IU Health Physicians Primary Care – Noblesville and can be reached by calling the office at 317-6782600. For more health information, subscribe to Strength in You at iuhealth.org/ StrengthInYou.

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Health and fitness classes — Witham Health Services offers several health and fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels. Classes include: Breastfeeding Education, Diabetes Management, Rock Steady Boxing, Silver Sneakers, Tai Chi and more.

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Coping with the holiday blues — If you’re still suffering from holiday blues, remember that it’s often temporary and will pass in the coming months. In a few weeks, if the feelings of sadness are still present, then it may be time to see a doctor.

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By Rick Morwick • rick@youarecurrent.com Hamed Nouri is well-versed in the science of health, diet and fitness.

Now, he’s getting up to speed on the business new biz side of those disciplines.

A Fishers resident, Nouri has a doctorate in pharmacy, a collection of bodybuilding championships and is co-owner of KingCal Kitchen, a wellness business that offers healthy, pre-packaged meals and a weight-management program.

Nouri operates KingCal Kitchen with his brother, Sam. They opened their first location inside LA Fitness, 2744 E 146th St., in Westfield in early 2016. They opened their most recent Carmel location, 1315 S. Range Line Rd., about seven weeks ago.

Originally targeted for bodybuilders and fitness buffs, KingCal Kitchen caters to anyone who wants to eat and live healthy. The primary components of its business are pre-packaged, portioncontrolled meals made from fresh ingredients and, more recently, personal weight-management programs.

Customers can buy pre-packaged meals to take home or order a freshly prepared lunchtime meal in the cafe. They also can sign up for weight loss plans that Nouri — a two-time state champion natural (sterioid-free) bodybuilder — oversees.

“Our customers range from professional sports players to stay at-home moms,” said Nouri, a native of Tehran, Iran, who moved to the U.S. in 2012. “We cater to anyone looking to improve their lifestyle.”

Nouri and his brother, who moved to the U.S. in 2004, launched KingCal Kitchen out of a spirit of altruism and entrepreneurship.

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The new KingCal Kitchen on Range Line Road in Carmel opened seven weeks ago. (Submitted photo)

“Even though I’m a pharmacist, I decided not to continue practicing because I realized I can help our community get healthy in a different way,” Nouri said. “So, we opened this company to provide healthy, fresh, never frozen, portion-controlled meals. By weighing all the meals individually, our customers know exactly what they are getting in each meal.”

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Housing permits decline — The number of permits filed for single-family homes in Indiana decreased 14 percent between the months of October and November 2017.

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Source: Indiana Builders Association Potential investment fraud — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson has released the annual list of top investor threats and reminded Hoosiers to use caution when approached with any unsolicited investment opportunities, including these with the highest potential for fraud: 1. Short-term promissory notes 2. Real estate investment seminars 3. Oil and gas investments 4. Variable annuities Unemployment figures — Indiana’s unemployment rate stood at 3.7 percent for November 2017 and remains lower than the national rate of 4.1 percent. Indiana’s unemployment rate has been at or below the U.S. rate for more than four years.

Indiana’s total labor force stands at 3.32 million, and the state’s 63.9 percent labor force participation rate remains above the national rate of 62.7 percent.

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Tracking flight prices – Yapta is an app that tracks flights you’ve already booked or are interested in booking and alerts you when the price drops. The Airline Refunds feature alerts you when the price drops below what you paid and lets you know whether you are eligible for a refund. The app is only available for iOS devices but you can use the service through its website.

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Jeff McDermott discusses the 2017-18 season last May. (Submitted photo)

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com This wasn’t “Undercover Boss,” but Center for the Performing Arts President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff McDermott did make it his mission to learn others’ jobs. concert “One of the things I took it upon myself to do was I had been involved in management of my law firm for a bunch of years, so I understood management issues, (human resources) issues and budgeting, but there are some things we did at the Center I wasn’t familiar with,” McDermott said. “How our production team works with artists and artists’ crews and how a show does go on. I did some things that were both fun and informative for me. I spent a day on the production team where I helped load in an artist. I came to work in jeans and a black shirt and I helped with everything from rolling out carpeting on the stage to learning how to focus our spotlights.

“I thought that was helpful for me to understand what our production team does. I don’t know how to support people if I don’t really know what they do, so that was helpful.”

He also spent an evening as an usher, putting on a white shirt, tie and read the usher manual from cover to cover.

“They assigned me a mentor and I scanned tickets and helped seat people and really learned the usher and volunteer experience,” McDermott said. “I’m sure I just skimmed the surface. It led me to experience what areas our staff do that were new and different from anything I’ve ever experienced before.”

McDermott took on those roles when he served as interim president for nearly 13 months. He was promoted to the full-time position Aug. 30, 2017.

McDermott, who has lived in Carmel for more than 30 years,

previously had been a partner with Krieg DeVault law firm. He is now serving in a more limited role of senior counsel with the firm.

Prior to becoming interim director of the nonprofit organization, McDermott joined the Center’s board of directors in 2010 before the campus opened in 2011.

McDermott said there was a learning curve in programming as well.

“We have a great vice president of programming in Doug Tatum,” he said. “Doug was hugely helpful to me in learning what he does and how he does it and the intricacies of programming and schedules and the business side of that.”

McDermott said he has met with other performing arts centers directors and attended a national conference last year with artists and booking agents.

“Everyone brings some of their own tastes and choices to programming,” McDermott said. “One thing I felt strongly as a board member and brought with me to this position is not to tell Carmel, Indianapolis or central Indiana what they should see but bring to them what they want to see. At the same time, it’s sort of our responsibility to bring them some things that stretch the imagination and open them up to new experiences. One thing important to me is to make sure we are doing both, (also presenting) first-class acts or artists. Some of them are going to have more mass appeal than others. We have a responsibility to try to present all types.”

McDermott said country acts continue to be popular. Many rock and pop acts also have been popular.

“I think it’s more artist-specific even more than genre-specific,” McDermott said.

Cabaret to become resident company editorial@youarecurrent.com Producing partners Dustin Klein and Tom Alvarez have announced their Magic Thread Cabaret will be a resident company at The Cat, 254 SW 1st Ave, in Carmel.

The Cat, owned by Will Wood, has theater-style seats and can be configured for various capacities up to 150 seats.

“With the proximity of The Cat to the Center for the Performing Arts and home of the Great American Songbook Foundation, it just makes sense for us to attempt to draw fans of the Great American Songbook, which that organization has developed so well in the Carmel area,” Klein, the artistic director, stated in a news release.

Magic Thread Cabaret featured 2015 Songbook Ambassador Lucas DeBard in performances in November in Indianapolis.

Magic Thread Cabaret will feature Keith Potts, “Here I Am” March 2-3; Katy Gentry is “Judy Garland LIVE!” July 6-7; Corby York, “Heart & Music” Sept. 7-8; and Melissa Schottm “The Key of Me” Nov. 16-17 The artists will perform two shows each night at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the individual performances are $35, $25 and $15. To reserve seats, call 317-750-2484 or email willwood@thecattheatre.com.

Westfield — Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St. will host an open mic night at 7 p.m. Jan. 11.

Carmel — Country singer-songwriter Easton Corbin will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at The Palladium, 1 Center Green. For more and for tickets, visit thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.

Zionsville — Enjoy coffee and birdwatching from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 13 during Coffee with the Birds at the Zion Nature Center, 690 Beech St. For more, call 317-873-8950.

Geist — The Christian Youth Theater will present “12 Angry Jurors” Jan. 19-21 and Jan. 26-28. For more, visit cytindy.org.

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Where to go: Aurelio’s Pizza Where it is: 13147 Parkside Dr., Fishers When it’s open: Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Mark’s take: Is there anything better than a neighborhood pizzeria that’s suitable for families, big game gatherings and get-togethers with friends? Not if that pizzeria is Aurelio’s Pizza. Aurelio’s is all of that and more: A casual dining experience that offers more than just pizza. Appetizers, sandwiches and pasta dishes are all part of the menu at Aurelio’s. Don’t forget the excellent choice of craft beers you’ll find on the menu. So, check the latest at Aurelio’s. It’s time well spent.

What to get: OK, it’s called Aurelio’s Pizza, but it’s not just about the pizza. My recommendation? The mostaccioli with meat sauce is outstanding. It has plenty of meat sauce, but an extra meatball is a

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nice supplement. It’s a generous helping, so indulge yourself. Normally, I’d go with a craft beer, but on this occasion, I went old school: Pabst’s Old Style, to be exact. There, I’ve said it.

What’s the cost: Entrees run $8-$17.

Dress: Casual Want to know more? Call 317-436-7410, visit aureliospizza.com, and follow on Facebook.

Academy launches new program

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Husband-and-wife couple Doug Whisman and Ji-Eun Lee have enjoyed success in their Fishers music music academy since 2004, and now one of their coaches has a new idea.

Jeannie Logan, a voice instructor, recently pitched the idea of JeanLogan nie’s Cabaret, and her first class is already full.

“It’s quite a bit outside of what our norm is,” Whisman said of the new program. “This is different because it’s really each class is only five students preparing to put on their own cabaret-style concert.”

Students attend a two-hour Saturday class for six weeks. Logan coaches them on their performance. They then perform for approximately 30 minutes by themselves during the cabaret. According to Lee, the program provides kids a chance to perform outside a school recital.

“Kids don’t really have a chance to perform more than a song or two maybe in front of their family or parents. They can participate as students in a school talent show or in a recital, but time is very limited,” Lee said. “This cabaret takes them

to the next step of being a real performer.

Jeannie will coach them on how to interact with the audience, not only parents and family, but the strangers. It will be a great step up to be a real performer.”

Jeannie’s Cabaret is seeking students for the second session in March.

Several of the five spots have already been filled.

Although singers aren’t Lee required to be a student of Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy, they do require talent. Typically, cabaret students are between 10 and 12 years old.

Cost to participate in Jeannie’s Cabaret is $265, but the family is provided with 10 tickets priced at $25.

For more or to sign up, visit fishersmusic. com.

see jeannie’s cabaret Jeannie’s Cabaret First Session Performance: 7 p.m., Feb. 24, at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy, 10029 E 126th St. D. Jeannie’s Cabaret Second Session Performance: 7 p.m., May 5, at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy, 10029 E 126th St. D. Tickets: $25. For more, visit fishersmusic.com/tickets.

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Eddie Curry and Jeff Stockberger play all 20 of the whacky residents in the town of Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. The comedy is an affectionate comment on small-town, Southern life and attitudes.

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Celebrating Thelonious Monk’s centennial year, this 15-piece big band featuring pianist John Beasley captures the spirit of the great pianist and composer in fresh arrangements flavored with New Orleans spirit, hip-hop and Afro-Cuban rhythms.

Cost: $15-$75.

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6:30 p.m., Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-12,1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Jan. 13, 2 p.m. Jan. 14 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 (continues through Feb. 3).

After years in a crowded, run-down, inner-city apartment, the Younger family dreams of a better life in the green, sunny suburbs. But when opportunity comes along, will they agree on the best route to get there, and will the gates be open to them?

Cost: From $25.

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The 35-year-old country music hitmaker is known for a traditional, guitar-based sound and a voice that draws comparisons to George Strait. His selftitled 2010 debut album sent two singles – “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It” – to the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, making him the first male solo artist in 17 years to debut with back-to-back No. 1 hits.

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Ron and Dorothy Conley (Westfield) . (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

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Where’s Amy attends NYE Extravaganza

Where’s Amy said goodbye to 2017 at the Center for the Performing Arts New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Guests enjoyed a spectacular evening with festive party favors, mounds of delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, dancing and live music venues throughout The Palladium and a synchronized countdown at each party location with beautiful fireworks viewed from the balconies. There was something for everyone to enjoy, from the popular party band The Bishops to DJ Fulton and from the Scott Routenberg Jazz Trio to Stacie Sandoval and her Orquesta Salsa Band. The NYE celebration was a night to remember, and it’s safe to say that everyone was fired up for a fantastic 2018. Where’s Amy looks forward to seeing you in 2018, so be joyful, spread kindness and get ready for your close-up.

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Captain Hook feels badly Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

San Miguel Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Photo by Don Knebel)

America’s oldest church Commentary by Don Knebel Visitors to colonial New England hoping to discover the oldest church in the United States discover instead that travel they are more than 2,000 miles too far east.

Soon after Christopher Columbus landed in what he mistook for India in 1492, the Spanish government began sending missionaries to what are now Mexico and the American Southwest to convert the “Indians” to Christianity. In 1598. a group of Christianized Tlaxcalan Indians settled in what is now Santa Fe, N.M., and built a small church over the remains of a 13th century kiva, an underground room once used for religious rituals. In 1609, Spanish settlers joined the small community of the Tlaxcalans, who enlarged their church under the guidance of Franciscan monks.

The church became known as the San Miguel (St. Michael) Mission. When Spanish soldiers arrived to protect the area, they worshipped in San Miguel along with the Tlaxcalans and the other residents.

In 1680, indigenous Pueblo people

throughout what is now New Mexico organized and carried out an armed revolt against Spanish control. The Tlaxcalans, loyal to the Spanish, took refuge in San Miguel Mission. Flaming arrows directed at the church set fire to the wooden roof, which soon collapsed, killing the Tlaxcalans. The Pueblo Revolt killed 400 Spaniards and temporarily drove the Spanish from New Mexico. When the Spanish returned in 1692, they restored San Miguel Mission for use as a military chapel. A colorful altar screen was added in 1798. After San Miguel was damaged by an earthquake in 1872, stone buttresses were added to strengthen the exterior walls. A new bell tower was added in 1887 to replace one toppled by the quake. Today, San Miguel is owned by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, who hold Mass every Sunday in the oldest church in the United States.

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

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is used as a linking verb. I feel bad describes the state of my emotions because Randolph was let go. The only way I feel badly is correct is if, after being fired, Randolph got in his souped-up golf cart, put the pedal to the metal and – in an act of blind rage – he ran over all 10 of my fingers as I carefully attempted to replace one of my several divots, rendering my sense of touch useless. In this case, I feel badly because Randolph lost his job at the pro shop would be correct.

With sensory verbs, it’s important to identify whether the verb is an active verb or a linking verb. The way I always remember this takes me back to my AP English teacher, Dr. Ballard, who used this example: Only Captain Hook feels badly.

Because he has a hook for a hand.

Would Captain Hook make a good masseuse? No, because Captain Hook feels badly. And he probably feels pretty bad about that.

We hear this one all the time: I feel badly because Randolph lost his job at the pro shop. In an grammar guy effort to have better grammar we can often make it worse. So, let’s figure out why the correct phrase in the above instance should be I feel bad.

The key here is knowing the difference between action verbs and linking verbs.

It seems rather obvious how to identify an action verb: It does something active.

Active verbs like gobble, decide, shimmy, impeach and frolic tell us the action being performed in a sentence. Linking verbs, on the other hand, connect the subject of a sentence to information about that subject. Linking verbs do not describe an action. Therefore, use adverbs to describe action verbs and adjectives to describe linking verbs.

Sensory-related verbs like feel, look, smell, taste and sound can either be used as linking verbs or active verbs, depending on the context of the sentence.

In our example, where poor Randy got the heave-ho from the pro shop, feel

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