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District proposes $90 million construction referendum

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

we will maintain our academic excellence, but this focuses on the social and emotional needs of students.”

With the demographic and facility studies, After conducting eight public focus the district looked at facility capacity and groups, a demographic study, a facility study enrollment trends. Grate said a new and a debt struceducation ture study, the elementary school is not needed but the intermediate, middle and high Westfield Washschools are nearly at capacity. ington School District has proposed “While expansions and renovaa $90 million bond construction tions are necessary at the intermereferendum be placed on the May diate, middle and high schools, addiballot. tional dollars will allow us to be able The $90 million bond would be Grate to touch every school in some way paid over 20 years, with an approxiwith updates and maintenance,” Grate said. mately 30-cent per $100 assessed value tax The referendum proposal would be in adrate. WWS Superintendent Dr. Sherry Grate dition to the operating referendum which said that tax increment financing districts passed with more than 80 percent of the also would be included in that rate. vote in November 2016. The operating referThrough the focus groups, four different endum was 20 cents per $100 of assessed grade configuration options were proposed. value to be paid over seven years. Grate said The construction referendum, if placed on that referendum was a 13 percent reduction the ballot and then approved by voters in from the original operating referendum of May, would allow for renovations and ex23 cents per $100 of assessed value. The pansions to the intermediate, middle and operating referendum cannot be used for high schools without changing the grade construction, expansion or renovations beconfigurations. cause it was strictly decided for staffing and “This in its entirety allows us to be able programs. to address rapid growth and allows us to Grate said the next steps for getting the be able to address expanding (schools) and referendum placed on the May ballot include enhancing educational opportunities for our collecting 500 signatures, county election students,” Grate said. “For example, in many board approval and more. focus groups we had surveys completed, “We are looking forward as we go through and common things of progress or opportunities that our community would be support- this process, and we are very excited about ive in seeing implemented or expanding upon the people in the community stepping forward to say they will help with this camwere music and performing arts progress, paign,” Grate said. “I’m really pleased with expanding upon STEM opportunities, adthe support we have had from the commudressing technology needs throughout the nity and look forward to additional conversadistrict, and also an opportunity for being tion as we look at designing the best use of able to expand exposure to different career our space.” opportunities for students. Most obviously

facility capacity and current enrollment

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School Westfield High School Westfield Middle School Westfield Intermediate School Carey Ridge Elementary Maple Glen Elementary Monon Trail Elementary Oak Trace Elementary Shamrock Springs Elementary Washington Woods Elementary

Capacity 2,250 1,250 1,250 650 650 650 650 650 650

Enrollment as of Sept. 16, 2016 2,151 1,214 1,130 561 550 424 607 431 442

Demographic and facility studies were conducted to determine the capacity of the schools and what that looks like for the future of the district. (Submitted graph)

Dispatches Coffee with the editor — Meet Current in Westfield editor Anna Skinner from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 at Titus Bakery at 17471 Wheeler Rd, Suite 110, in Westfield.

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Students named to dean’s lists — Two Westfield students have been named to the University of Evansville Dean’s List for the 2016 fall semester. The two students are Morgan Severeid majoring in theatre and Meghan Luczkowski majoring in athletic training. Alexander Moritz, also of Westfield, was named to the Bob Jones University Dean’s List.

Teacher of the Month — Students in grades K-12 are invited to enter Current’s Teacher of the Month contest sponsored by the Edge Guys. Participants should send a 100-word essay explaining why their teacher should be named Teacher of the Month. Winning students will receive a pizza party for their class, sponsored by Papa John’s. Winning teachers will receive a $50 visa gift card. Essays are due by Jan. 30 and should be emailed to Teacher@youarecurrent.com.

Restoration award nominations — Indiana Landmarks seeks nominations for the annual Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration. The prize goes to the owner of a historic structure that has been restored following the highest standards in method, materials and design. Eligible owners include individuals, companies, nonprofit organizations, institutions and government entities. Anyone may submit a nomination – the owner, architect, engineer, contractor, neighbor, appreciative citizen. Nomination forms are available at bit.ly/ILawards. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 23.

New child care finder service — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has announced a new, online tool to assist families in finding child care and early education providers for their children throughout the state. Child Care Finder allows families to search for licensed providers, inspections reports, complaints and enforcement actions against providers.

For more, visit ChildCareFinder.in.gov.

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. During the course of this campaign, the Red Cross in Indiana saved the lives of three children, a 73-year-old grandmother and two adults through the installation of new smoke alarms. 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.

Siren testing suspended — With the onset of winter weather in central Indiana, Hamilton County Emergency Management has suspended the weekly testing of the outdoor warning siren system. During cold weather, testing is suspended to prevent potential damage to the sirens as a result of moisture freezing on the inner mechanisms. The sirens will still sound in the event of a weather emergency. Testing of the system will resume in spring of 2017 once outdoor temperatures are consistently above freezing.

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After months of council, plan commission and public input, the Westfield City Council approved the Aurora development Planned Unit Development replacement ordinance Jan. 9 by a 5-2 vote. Councilors Joe Edwards and Cindy Spoljaric voted against the project.

The more than 300-acre project was a replacement to the original 2006 ordinance, and it underwent multiple changes since council introduction last Edwards September. Changes include capping the maximum number of residential units at 250; dividing the commerce park into three separate districts; limiting the business park to allow only hotel, office or retail services; and the requirement for the business park and shop areas to follow the State Road 32 Overlay architectural requirements and others.

Spoljaric was an advisory plan commission member in 2006 when the Aurora PUD was originally proposed. At the time, she voted against a favorable recommendation to the council. She voted “no” again at the recent council meeting.

“When this came through again, I was excited thinking there were new opportunities to make this a whole lot better, to meet new standards,” she said. “An attempt was made, a decent attempt, and there are things in this PUD I agree with, but there are also some things I disagree with. One of them was the reduction and size of the business park area. To me, that was a critical area to see diminished.”

Another concern for Spoljaric was the permitted uses in the development. She thought

they were too broad.

“While I understand the petitioner wants to increase flexibility and help the project from a marketing standpoint, it doesn’t give me a whole lot of good feeling in the terms of safety for our residents,” she said.

Joe Edwards also voted against the proposal, claiming the council didn’t do its job in listening to the residents and that the developer didn’t do a good job in compromising with neighbors.

“I think our greatest duty in these things is to protect the people who are already there. I think we failed to Spoljaric do that and failed to listen hard,” he said. “When the residents requested to meet with the petitioner to see if a compromise could be made, the petitioner failed to meet with them. I think that’s not very good behavior. I think we really need to learn how to compromise. I don’t think this is a very good way to plan.”

Councilors Robert Horkay, Chuck Lehman, Jim Ake, Dr. Mark Keen and Steve Hoover supported the project.

“I do believe this is a tremendous improvement,” Keen said. “I do think to dispute Joe a little bit, I think we have two responsibilities Keen here. We have a responsibility to the homeowners in the area, and we also have a responsibility to the taxpayers in the entire community. This development would add a tremendous sense of value, and it would help with any referendum we have by lowering the tax rate on all taxpayers in Westfield.”

For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

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Plan commission meeting — The next Westfield Advisory Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at city hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

Corrections officers needed — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will be hiring up to 13 new correction officers. Benefits for full-time officers include a competitive salary, health insurance, paid holidays, deferred compensation plans, pension plan, and opportunities for advancement. For more information and to obtain a pre-application, visit in-hamiltoncounty.civicplus.com/595/Recruitment and click on the “Corrections and Youth Care” tab.

Free science lectures — Anderson University’s School of Science and Engineering is offering a

series of lectures that are free and open to the public. The lectures start at 7 p.m. and are located in Hartung Hall (room 101). An upcoming topic is Feb. 16 – What do the Pharmaceutical Industry and the Manhattan Project Have in Common? For more, contact the AU School of Science and Engineering at 765-641-4374.

Scholarships available — Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana Scholarship Program offers students the opportunity to apply for one of four scholarships honoring the applicant’s heritage to celebrate the growing diversity in Indiana. Applications are being accepted from eligible high school seniors in one of four ethnic categories: Asian, Hispanic, African-American and all others. Applications are due by Jan. 18. For more, visit rmhccin.org.

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IMMI staff focuses on bus safety

By Renee Larr • news@currentinwestfield.com

Texas. Coburn has a passion for progressing the safety of student buses.

“I have been very passionate about the need Westfield-based safety company IMMI for seat belts on school buses from the morecently hired Monica Coburn to serve as ment we made the decision down at student transportation jobs account manager. Coburn Bartholomew County to go that route.

As my career progressed, I’ve been has a long background in retired as a school transportation student transportation in Indiana. director, I feel I still have a lot to give “We’re thrilled to have Monica. She toward the passion. I will be able to has spent most of her career in stuassist in any way possible for impledent transportation,” said Julie Cooley, mentation of seat belts,” Coburn said. director of marketing communications Coburn “Whatever each school districts needs for IMMI. “She’s been the transportaare, I’m here for them. I bring insight from betion director for Indianapolis Public Schools, ing a transportation director, and having been Bartholomew County and Franklin Township. on that side and understanding how school She recently retired from IPS in July. We are districts work and their thought processes.” looking to help school districts convert their She said she feels excited to be part of a travel and activity buses to our safeguard changing program within area schools. lap shoulder belts, and Monica was available “I feel things are getting ready to change to help us do this and she knows the school and now is the time to be a part of something transportation industry so well. And because exciting. IMMI is such a great company. I think she has so many contacts, she was just the it will be a good fit. I’m excited to be here,” perfect choice to help us do this.” she said.

School bus safety has been in the news For more, visit imminet.com. recently due to accidents in Tennessee and

“Whatever each school districts needs are, I’m here for them. I bring insight from being a transportation director, and having been on that side and understanding how school districts work and their thought processes.”

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including Strawtown Koteewi Park, Coxhall Gardens, Cool Creek Park, White River Campground and Morse Park and Beach.

The foundation also is seeking interested In 2006, a small group of park enthusiasts junior high and high school students to be formed Friends of Hamilton County Parks, Inc., part of its youth advisory council, a charitable foundation which is working on a bumblebee county that offers support project. for green spaces and Campbell said the foundation parks. Ten years later, the organizawants to find donors who would tion has grown enough to hire its like to name one of the upcoming first executive director. facilities, including event spaces and Foundation officials are searching conservatories. for a candidate who lives in Hamilton Campbell The next main focus of the foundaCounty with fundraising experience tion is a capital campaign to develop and build and a passion for parks. a state-of-the-art conservatory at Coxhall GarAccording to Judith Campbell, president dens, a $10 million project. of FHCPI, the foundation’s main purpose is The next Friends of Hamilton County Parks to provide funding for some of the Hamilton fundraiser will be May 5 at the Ritz Charles County park’s projects that county tax dollars in Carmel. The event will celebrate the 50th can’t fully support. birthday of the Hamilton County Parks and “Our foundation has a lot of fundraising Recreation Dept. to do to keep expanding and improving and Anyone interested in learning more about developing on some of these fabulous parks,” these initiatives is encouraged to contact the Campbell said. foundation directly. For more, visit friendsofSince 2006, the foundation has served several county parks and recreation departments, hamiltoncountyparks.org.

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From left, Tracey, Tom and Soni Sheehan delve into the foundation created in memory of their brother and son, Tim. (File photo by Theresa Skutt)

Tom Sheehan honors late son by helping kids

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

Tom Sheehan knows the intense pain of losing a child to cancer.

His son, Tim, had bone giving back cancer and suffered with it for nearly two years before dying at age 12 on Oct. 23, 1973.

“Obviously I loved him, and I wanted to remember him. It’s always been in my mind to have him remembered,” Sheehan said.

The Thomas P. and Sondra D. (Soni) Sheehan Charitable Foundation is a supporting organization of the Legacy Fund, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation. The Sheehans, who live in Noblesville, started the foundation in 2011 with $6 million. Sheehan founded Carmel Financial Corporation. He sold the majority of business to his daughter, Tracey Sheehan, a few years ago. Tracey, a Noblesville resident, serves as president and CEO of the Carmel-based business.

Tracey, whose mother Jacqueline lives in Noblesville, said the foundation development came from her father wanting to do something more to memorialize her older brother.

“If we can improve the lives of kids that are going through medical issues, it’s another way to honor Tim,” Tracey said. “It’s any type of service that helps a family deal with children with a medical need.”

Sheehan, 81, said it might be something simple like helping them financially through a rough stretch.

“We want to be the giver of last resort,” Sheehan said “If we vet you and there are other resources you haven’t tried, we’ll direct you there. We want to help the neediest. So we’re not giving it to somebody who has nine

people lined up to give them money. We’re going to save it for somebody who needs it.”

Sheehan knows what mounting medical bills are like. He was not a wealthy man when Tim got cancer. Nonetheless, he managed to get Tim to Memorial Sloan Kettering, one of the top cancer centers nationally.

“By the time that happened, his lungs were full of cancer, and it was just too late,” Sheehan said.

Sheehan wants to help others in those types of situations.

“We’ve had a problem getting applications,” Sheehan said. “We’ve had a problem giving the money away. We’re not looking for donations.”

The purpose of the foundation is to improve the lives of children facing debilitating medical challenges. It provides support for medical treatment, prostheses and mobility devices that children living with physical deformities and medical issues need to overcome their obstacles.

“We felt there were a lot of kids that needed help,” Tom said. “We thought we’d be inundated and we could do all these things, and it just didn’t happen. We went to Riley, and we didn’t get any applications.”

Several years ago, the Timothy John Memorial Foundation was set up to provide funds for schools and scholarships.

The Sheehans received the Legacy Fund’s 2013 Living Legacy Award, for individuals or families that have had a major impact on quality of life in Hamilton County. They provide time and financial support to the Noblesville Boys and Girls Club, Riverview Health, St. Vincent de Paul in Noblesville, and the Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County.

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The Valentine’s Day-themed Melt the Trail run will return for its third year Feb. 4 at Grand Park. Last year, approxiSTART/FINISH event mately 300 attendees participated in the race, and Community 5K = 1 LAP Events Manager Emily Clark said the parks 10K = 2 LAPS department is hoping for an increase.

“First of all, Westfield works really hard to clear the trails and keep them clean and plowed during the winter, which is really great just with 711 E. 191st STREET the convenience of having 10 miles of trails (at WESTFIELD, INDIANA Grand Park) that you don’t have to close down SR 32 / US 31 via WHEELER RD. a road, and it’s safe,” Clark said. “Also, with the E. 186th STREET indoor facility and the events center, it’s a great The Melt the Trail run will offer options for those interested in a 5K or 10K race. (Submitted photo) location to have a winter run. We really couldn’t do it without those factors.”

On-site registration also will be available, but able for packet pick-up and registration. A The Valentine’s Day costume contest will a shirt is not guaranteed. photo booth, face painting, hot chocolate, cofreturn, with prizes awarded for categories Volunteer opportunities are available. For fee and snacks will be available after the race. such as single, couple, family and stroller. New The race begins and ends in parking lot C. more, visit enjoywestfieldevents.com this year is a 10K run option. Runners who opt All participants who sign up prior to the for the 10K will travel the same route as the deadline will receive a medal and a longmelt the trail schedule 5K participants but run two loops. sleeved tech shirt. Walkers, runners and • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Packet pick-up and on“The point of Grand Park is, you can have families are welcome to attend, but those not site registration at the Grand Park Events a lot longer races there, and we haven’t exrunning are encouraged to participate in the Center panded on that yet,” Communications Director 5K. The course is stroller-friendly. Registration • 9 a.m. — 10K begins Erin Murphy said. is available with a guaranteed shirt until Jan. • 9:15 a.m. — 5K begins The Grand Park Events Center will be avail27. Cost is $35 for the 5K and $45 for the 10K. CHECK-IN & CEREMONY EVENT CENTER

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WHS student performs in Tournament of Roses Parade

Kailynne Smith, a Westfield High School junior, participated in the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 2 in Pasadena, Calif. as a member of the Bands of America National Honor Band. Nancy Reichmann and Michael Gray, Westfield, also joined Smith as a music travel consultants team. Pictured, from left, Nancy Reichmann, Kailynne Smith and Michael Gray. (Submitted photo by Nancy Reichmann)

Student Impact hires new staff to aid with special needs

By Renee Larr • news@currentinwestfield.com Student Impact in Westfield recently noticed a trend in its clientele.

“We noticed over the giving back last year and a half or so that we’re serving about 27 percent special needs kids, in terms of autism and Down syndrome. I have two special needs kids myself,” SI Executive Director Danyele Easterhaus said.

“It’s been really awesome to see things culminate and to give them a safe place in the city. They just blend in here.”

Easterhaus With so many special needs students, Easterhaus thought it would be a good idea to bring in someone who could understand their needs. She recently hired Eric Burden as an assistant programming director. Burden has special needs himself.

“Eric is a graduate of Anderson University but a product of the special needs community. He grew up going through special needs

classes and being told he was going to be on the non-diploma track,” Easterhaus said. “He really pushed himself, and he did it. He graduated from high school. He graduated from college, too. He is a really interesting guy. I’m not a special needs kid, so I don’t know how to serve them. Eric can tell us what works really well for a special needs kid and what doesn’t.”

Burden will work with Programming Director Terry Lee to not only create programs for the kids but also to work with the kids.

“He’s at The Rock (the Student Impact meeting place) all the time when the kids Burden are there. He is able to bring a new way of looking at things,” Easterhaus said. “The special needs kids, they get what they need at school but the social portion is very hard for them to get outside of school.

With Eric, we’re hoping we’re not only providing additional services but we have a better understanding of how to serve them specifically.”

For more, visit therockwestfield.org.

“I’m not a special needs kid, so I don’t know how to serve them. Eric can tell us what works really well for a special needs kid and what doesn’t.”

-Danyele Easterhaus

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Two students awarded Lilly Endowment scholarship

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

The Central Indiana Community Foundation selected four students from Hamilton County to receive a Lilly Endoweducation ment Community Scholarship covering tuition at any Indiana public or private university. For the first time, two Westfield High School students were chosen for the scholarship.

Following an extensive interview process with WHS counselors, a thorough application covering volunteerism, grade point average, financial need and more, and another interview process before a the CICF board, Justin Mamaril and Laura Galles were chosen to receive the scholarship. WHS has had students receive the scholarship before, but never two in the same year.

“There’s only four per county chosen, so having two from Westfield has never happened before,” said Galles, who plans to study genetic biology.

Galles is active in youth group, student government and Best Buddies, as well as other clubs. She also attends mission trips over the summer.

“There’s a big service component to it,” she said of the scholarship. “One of the conditions is that you stay involved in your community, in college and afterward.”

Mamaril said he plans to study humancentered design and development and double-

Justin Mamaril and Laura Galles were the two senior Westfield High School students that were both awarded a Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

major in industrial design. He said the scholarship lifts a weight off his shoulders in terms of paying for college.

“It definitely opened up a lot of new doors,” he said.

A total of 142 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships were awarded throughout the state. The other two Hamilton County recipients were Victoria Zetterberg of Sheridan High School and Yilin Dwyer of Noblesville High School.

Meet your teacher: Jamie Myers Grade/Subject at what school: Kindergarten at Maple Glen Elementary.

Number of years teaching: 13.

Background/Schooling (college & high school): Shepton High School, Plano, Texas.; Carmel High School.; B.S. elementary education, Indiana University.; M.A. elementary education, Ball State University.

Why did you become a teacher? “Since I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a teacher.

One of my favorite early memories of my love for education was when Santa gave me a teacher kit for Christmas, full of stickers, a gradebook, lesson plan book, library cards, all sorts of art supplies, and so much more. It was the best gift I can remember getting as a child. I became a teacher to instill that love of education in others. I wanted my students to love school and learning as much as I did as a child.”

What goals do you have for your students? “I want them to do their personal best

in all that they do and learn to be good friends. Not only do I want them to grow academically in the classroom, but I want them to Myers grow in their compassion for others.”

What do you encourage parents to do at home to help their children strengthen particular skills? “Read, read, read. I encourage parents to spend time reading to and listening to their children. Find ways to incorporate struggling skills in fun ways without the tasks seeming to be daunting.”

Name your favorite movie. “‘The Sandlot’ and ‘Sixteen Candles.’”

Name your favorite musician or band.

The Beatles.

What’s something your students might not know about you? “I love to do photography in my spare time. It’s my creative outlet!”

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Tamir Halevi, 10, sits in front of the kid-friendly bed sheets donated by College Wood Elementary families. (Submitted photo)

Cancer battle inspires family to ease hospital stays for kids

By Sierra Solis • news@currentinwestfield.com Each year, thousands of children receive treatment for cancer, and one Carmel/Westfield family is doing its giving back part to make a terrifying experience a little more comfortable.

The Halevi family created the nonprofit Sheets from Home to provide donated kid friendly, colorful bedsheets to replace the plain ones often found in medical facilities.

The Halevis know the comfort it can bring to a child, because they’ve been there.

Tamir Halevi, 10, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2010, not long after his mother, Ya-el, had battled melanoma and cervical cancer.

“You reflect back on that journey and you think about the things that made a difference,” said Asaf Halevi, Tamir’s father and Ya-el’s husband. “When he got admitted for his first inpatient stay, my wife actually took off his boring, white hospital sheets, and recognizing that he’s going to be there for many months to come, she put on fun, kid-friendly sheets to try to put a smile on his face.”

The experience led the family to believe that fun bed sheets could create a more home-like environment for other children battling cancer.

Since its launch, Sheets from Home has donated approximately 6,000 sheets to several hospitals in the U.S. and beyond.

Natives of Israel, the Halevis moved around the East Coast before settling in Hamilton County to be near Asaf’s job with Eli Lilly. The family has a large network of friends and supporters who have helped Sheets from Home grow beyond the Midwest.

“For me it was a dream. It was something that I was hoping to do. Sitting here today, I’m speechless,” Ya-el said. “It’s a team effort. So I’m very thankful for all the good people who helped us make this a reality, and they keep supporting us. I’m very thankful for being able to give back and do more.”

The family frequently visits Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital to donate sheets. They spent much of their time at the facility during Tamir’s battle with cancer. Child life specialist Erin Draminski plays a major role in helping deliver the sheets to patients at the hospital.

“It’s really an incredible organization that is very personal,” Draminski said. “That’s what really hits home with families, is personal items and personal things, and the fact that someone else is thinking of something that these families aren’t thinking of. I think (that makes) all the difference in their day and their journey.”

Draminski prepares the sheets for children coming in for a procedure or being admitted to the hospital.

“It’s a little thing that sets the tone for the future, the rest of their stay,” Draminski said.

Tamir is now cancer-free and a student at College Wood Elementary. The young cancer survivor often helps deliver sheets and raise awareness.

“It took away all the annoying things, except for the things I couldn’t control,” said Tamir, reflecting on his own experience in the hospital when his parents first gave him fun bed sheets.

Ya-el said the organization’s goal is to put a smile on the faces of young patients going through what they have faced as a family.

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The churches combined forces, and NSpire’s public launch sermon will be 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 at Oak Trace Elementary School. Gaylor and Ruggles are working After working together on various to find a building for Nspire Church. events in the city, such as Westfield “We just started the process Rocks the for a building on the other side of religion Fourth, Imagine Grand Junction Brewing CompaChurch and ny,” said Gaylor, referring to the CitySpring Church have paired to brewery’s tasting room that was better serve the community. approved on 181st Street. “We “We started doing stuff tohope to build one new church together in the city, and we realgether and surround it with the ized we were fighting the same Gaylor key ideas of focusing on breathbattles and trying to accomplish ing life into the community.” the same mission,” said Matt CitySpring Church was named the Gaylor, pastor of CitySpring Church. “A Westfield Parks and Recreation Dept. year ago, we did a Christmas service toPartner of the Year in 2014 and 2015, and gether that brought all people from both Nspire Church received the Partner of churches for a joint service.”

With the success of the 2015 Christmas the Year award in 2016 before it even launched. The events the church assists service, Gaylor and Imagine Church Paswith include the Westfield Egg Drop, Movtor Brad Ruggles decided to complete a series together for their churches as well. ies in the Park, Westfield in Lights and Westfield Rocks the Fourth.

After seeing the attendance of the sixFor more, visit nspire.church. week unity series, the pastors decided to join forces and create Nspire Church.

Dispatches Seeking historic 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 approximate date. For more information, or to submit photos or ideas, please contact Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

Send us your pics — 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.

State of the County set for Jan. 25 — Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger’s annual State of the County address will take place at the monthly Noblesville Chamber of Commerce Luncheon from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 25. Dillinger will review 2016 programs and projects while also sharing commissioners’ priorities for 2017. Ticket costs are $20/members and $26/non-members. To register, visit noblesvillechamber.com.

City closings — Westfield City Services will be closed Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The offices will reopen Jan. 17.

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City council — The next Westfield City Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at city hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

Conner Prairie to offer free admission — Admission to Conner Prairie is free Jan. 16 as the museum invites visitors to celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. and the importance of peaceful protesting. The historical park will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Special events and activities are planned throughout the day, including theatrical performances, family games, archeology activities, art and more. For more, visit connerprairie.org/martin-luther-king-jr-day-free-event.

4-H enrollment deadline nears — The 4-H enrollment deadline is quickly approaching in Hamilton County for 2017. Jan. 15 is the final day for Indiana youth in grades 3 through 12 to enroll. Information on enrollment is available at extension.purdue.edu/hamilton or by calling 317-776-0854.

Kiwanis meeting — The Westfield Kiwanis Club will host Mayor Andy Cook at the meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 17 at The Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 E. Hoover St. The public is invited to attend the presentation. For more, visit the Westfield Kiwanis Facebook page.

Paws and Read — The Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 E. Hoover St., will host the next Paws and Read event at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11. The monthly event helps children gain confidence in reading by choosing a book and reading it to a dog. For more, visit wwpl.lib.in.us.

Space heater safety — The Westfield Fire Dept. urges residents to check their space heaters to clarify if it has an automatic shut-off. It will turn off the space heater if it tips over.

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.

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(Above) The rehabilitating birds of For the Birds of Indiana include a variety of owls, hawks, chickens, buzzards, doves, pigeons and more. (Left) Liz Hatton prepares meals for the birds.

(Below) Chris Hatton approaches a great horned owl to feed it. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Husband-and-wife team nurtures, rehabilitates birds

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Upon entering Liz and Chris Hatton’s Westfield home, a domesticated black crow cries out a greeting from his cover story perch on the banister.

Most of the other birds aided by For the Birds of Indiana live outside in aviaries, some built by Eagle Scouts or donated by churches, until they are healthy enough to be released into the wild.

Liz has a wildlife rehabilitation permit from the state and federal governments. At times, 50 to 60 birds can be on the Hattons’ property. That amounts to anywhere between 500 and 700 birds a year.

The Hattons care for sick and injured birds or orphaned babies to rehabilitate. They have been doing so for approximately 20 years.

“We release songbirds around our property, but we are required by law to take adult large birds, like raptors such as hawks, owls and eagles, back to exactly where they came from, because many of those birds mate for life, and you have to return them to a mate or to an area they know,” Liz said. “We take them back to the nearest safe place.”

Liz gives 12 educational talks a year as a

requirement to keep the birds she has on her property she isn’t rehabilitating. Chris said other than those birds, the three main steps are rescue, rehab and release.

To aid in rehabilitating orphaned babies, Liz and Chris have foster birds, such as a hawk and a few owls that will take those babies under their wings and teach them how to survive.

“They provide protection and behavioral traits,” Liz said. “In some cases, they provide food. The main thing is because they’re in with an adult, they grow up knowing they are that particular bird and not a human.”

The future of the land However, the Hattons are unsure of the birds’ reaction to a development to the southwest of their 12 acres. The Aurora Planned Unit Development spans 317 acres southeast of the junction of U.S. 31 and Ind. 38.

Although the Hattons have not been approached by developers interested in their property, they are concerned

for the welfare of their released birds.

“This is sort of a corridor from MacGregor Park through our woods to the woods that will be taken (by the development) for the birds we release, and they need some open space to go to,” Chris said. “The impact on us would be other things as well, such as noise, traffic, light pollution. That’s really important.

Breeding patterns are disturbed by light pollution. (The birds) need to have darkness.”

Because the Aurora PUD was originally approved in 2006 and reappeared before the council with some new aspects, the Hattons aren’t sure when construction will begin. Aurora representatives declined to comment on the situation.

Another concern the couple has is if singlefamily homes will be built on the development, which Liz said could bring children wandering onto the Hattons’ property, as it could disturb the birds’ safe haven.

Although the Hattons have concerns, Liz said so far the development plans have not affected them, their property or the rehabilitating birds.

For more, visit home home.mindspring. com/~chris.hatton.

Liz and Chris Hatton have been rescuing and rehabilitating birds to release back into the wild for more than 20 years, and they encourage citizens to take part if they see an injured bird.

“A lot of people think and have been told this for years that it’s illegal for them to actually pick up an injured bird. They are told to leave it alone,” Liz said. “Now, that is actually not true. There is a thing called the Good Samaritan Act enacted to protect people who need to pick up injured wildlife.”

People who rescue a bird can keep the bird for 24 hours while they search for a rehabber. They can bring them to For the Birds of Indiana or contact Chris and Liz Hatton at 317-877-1187 or email chris.hatton@mindspring.com.

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Dance fever

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Trump misses an opportunity At the recent Golden Globes Awards, cinematic icon Meryl Streep unleashed a torrent of invective goop on President-elect Donald Trump. She had just won the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement and took the occasion to lash out at Trump, renouncing his campaign rhetoric and criticizing him for mocking a disabled reporter during the campaign. Note: No mention of the abduction, beating and semi-scalping of the mentally disabled Chicagoan by thugs. Sigh.

Her dime, her dance floor, we suppose. The really troubling element from that saga was Trump taking to Twitter to fire back with name-calling. Opportunity missed. He should have ignored it. Under the First Amendment she is entitled to her opinion (not that we agree with it or the “safe space” venue in which she chose to exercise it), and, second, silence would have been golden.

Aren’t there more important issues at hand, soon-to-be Mr. President, than yet another Hollywood liberal going off against you?

Let. It. Go. Stop Twitter bombing at every opportunity. We do, though, kind of like your notion to break news via your Twitter account instead of in the liberal, mainstream media; they’ll make it up, anyway. If, truly, it’s a new dawn in America, Trump needs to prove it by being presidential in every single way; well, not in the Clinton way, but we digress. We have no clue what he hoped to accomplish with his 140-character (plus) dance. Every task at hand is far more important than firing back at an entertainment lefty running off at the mouth.

Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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What we eat Commentary by Terry Anker As kids growing up in late mid-century America, we were taught that “we are what we eat.” Sitting in the back of our thirdgrade classrooms, we giggled that we might become giant walking heads of broccoli or colossal personifications of pork chops. With so many of our supposed new ideas, the refrain did not originate with us but enjoyed a renaissance with the macrobiotic diet craze of the 1960s, as we were reminded that the machines that are our bodies would function better if they were fueled by higher quality consumables. Sure.

Many sources cite the early Christian church for first recording references to the notion that, even as we are called to the Holy Eucharist, we are being reminded of the spiritual connection between nourishment and life. By the early 1800s French politician and early gastronome Jean Anthelme BrillatSavarin deployed his version of the notion in the essay “Concerning Spiritualism and

Materialism.” No doubt, truffles, foie gras and Champagne had come to be religious experiences for some, but the point remained: healthy body, healthy mind.

By the early part of the 20th century, pioneering nutritionist and radio talk show host Victor Hugo Lindlahr admonished us to be mindful of what we consume, lest we become overweight and lack essential vigor. His 1940 book “You Are What You Eat” reflected a cultural shift focusing solely on the secular benefits of a healthy diet. Too bad. Can we deny the connection between what we put into our bodies and how we feel? If not, can we deny the connection between what we put into our bodies and how we think? Yet even as we marvel in our collective corpulence, do we starve our eternal spirits?

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

Q UOTE OF THE W EEK Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.

– Henry Ford

Get your mooches up, people! Football is winding down, but competitive dance is just getting started. Woot, humor woot! Yes, it’s true. I’ve reached the point in every dance mom’s life when she actually looks forward to the dressing-room drama, the bedazzled bootie shorts and the cringeworthy cacophony of hundreds of tweenagers yelling, “Ya-ah, Kayla!”

While trapped in a parking garage this morning (literally), I pondered my unbelievable metamorphosis. I’m not particularly girly, nor did I grow up in a world of jazz hands and faux Kardashian lashes. I’d always dreamed of watching my kids from the basketball stands or natatorium seats, or even the freezing soccer sidelines.

Never, at least until four years ago, had I imagined I’d happily be packing Dream Duffels full of sequenced costumes, makeup remover, fishnet tights and bun makers, and heading off to local hotels for 36-48 hours of dance competition (nor that I’d be stuck underground at 7:15 a.m.!).

In truth, my first year of wading through contemporary marshland with my youngest daughter was almost my last. The time, the money, the stupid judges … and all for watching my precious little angel on stage for maybe seven minutes, total. I could barely handle it. But she clearly has a passion for this, and I could easily see that behind the occasional tears and forgotten bling earrings, she was learning how to persevere under pressure (much like me as I analyzed my escape options).

I’ve also learned to squash my sometimes critical but always competitive nature and focus instead on how much fun she is having and the wonderful friendships she is making. And with the right attitude, Netflix and a pair of high-quality ear plugs, the weekends can be rather pleasurable (even when I seriously cannot get out of this stupid garage!).

So get ready for some unbelievable tales of tacky parenting and outrageous toddlers, my friends, for rarely does a dance season disappoint. I promise to deliver the juice, freshly squeezed, as I dive headfirst into the crazy (right after I solve this absurd parking predicament, that is). Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Art of humor learned from Mr. Buchwald

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Two days later, I called Mr. Buchwald’s secretary. “Yes,” she said, “Mr. Buchwald said you’d be calling.” I stammered, “He did?”

From my first day of college in September I entered his office with a stack of “Hatch1965 at George Washington University in Washets” under my arm. He stole a glance at me ington, D.C., I wanted to meet humor famed humorist Art Buchwald. and snapped, “Let me see one of those newspapers, kid.” I’d love to report to you that he His office, on Pennsylvania Avburst out laughing. Instead, he just stared at enue, was just down the street from my dorm. the page, steely eyed.

In 1967, I persuaded I’d love to report to you that he Not even a smile. Only a the editor of the stuburst out laughing. Instead, he just subtle nod of the head dent newspaper, “The stared at the page, steely eyed. Not that made me think Hatchet,” to give me my he saw a glimmer of even a smile. Only a subtle nod of own weekly humor colpotential. umn. The feature, “Wolf’s the head that made me think he He grabbed a pen off Whistle,” ran in almost saw a glimmer of potential. his desk and scribbled a 100 college newspapers few words over my byline. Then he answered — possibly the first student syndicated humor a phone call, apologized and walked out the column in the nation. door. The entire meeting with him lasted two Headstrong and naive, I figured I could just minutes. look up Mr. Buchwald’s home number in the phone book. There it was. When he answered the phone, I nervously filled him in on my own Dick Wolfsie is an author, colum“rich” history of writing humor columns. When nist, and speaker. Contact him at I told him I attended classes just a few blocks wolfsie@aol.com. from his office, he invited me to come over for a short visit.

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Riverview Health Foundation fundraising marks milestone year news@currentnoblesville.com Riverview Health Foundation and its board of directors recently presented Riverview Health with a giving back check for $520,000 to support the purchase of a new, large-bore MRI machine, Infusion Center expansion and renovation and several other projects.

Since Riverview Health Foundation was founded, the total amount of gifts exceeds $12,500,000. “(This year) has been a wonderful year of celebrating the 40th anniversary of Riverview Health Foundation,” Megan Wiles, Riverview Health Foundation’s executive director, stated in a press release. “In addition to raising funds from our generous donors, we held several events throughout the year, including our Women of Vision

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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. Some classes are free. For times and locations, visit witham.org or call 765-485-8120.

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BUSINESS LOCAL Dispatches TEV to design system — Telamon Enterprise Ventures’ Medical Solutions division, in partnership with Community Wellness Partners, has been chosen to provide the technology and system design for Community Wellness Partners’ $2.1 million Safety PIN (Protecting Indiana’s Newborns) award. The goal of this Indiana State Department of Health-sponsored program is to reduce infant mortality among Latino and African American newborns in Saint Joseph, La Porte, Elkhart and Marshall counties.

J.C. Hart to build Penrose on Mass — Carmelbased J.C. Hart Company, Inc., a multi-family residential builder, developer and management company led by John C. Hart, Jr., in partnership with Strongbox Commercial, has purchased the former City of Indianapolis Firefighters Headquarters and Firefighters Credit Union to begin demolition followed by construction of Penrose on Mass, a retail, apartment and parking complex.

Promotion — Carmel-based CE Solutions, a structural engineering firm, has named J.D. Taylor as vice president and principal.

OneZone board appointments — Angie Jaynes, Primaria Health, has been named chair of OneZone’s 2017 Board of Directors. Joining Jaynes on the executive committee are: Jeff Welch, chairelect; Michael Drewry, secretary; Courtney Lloyd, treasurer; Jo Biggers, past chair; Matt Frey, atlarge. New board members Michael Harlowe and John Myrland also were named.

Energy Assistance Program — The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority has released plans for the 2016-17 Winter Assistance Program, which runs through March 12. The program provides financial assistance to low-income households to maintain utility services during the winter heating and summer cooling seasons. For more, visit in.gov and type Energy Assistance Program into the search box, or call 866-674-6327.

Top loan originator — Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Joe Harvey was the top loan originator for their Carmel office for the month of December. The top spot in Harvey each branch office is based on the number of closed loans during the month, as compared to their peers.

Now open — Culver’s opened its doors Jan. 9 at 17651 Sun Park Dr. Although the restaurant has 75 team members, it is still hiring. Rayme Swan owns the location. Swan said he moved to the area to be near Grand Park and is willing to give back to the community through different functions.

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Westfield home sales decrease 3.2 percent

Commentary by Jim Litten

Central Indiana’s residential real estate sales stay steady, according to statistics compiled by F.C. Tucker real estate Company. In November, despite having 1,899 fewer homes on the market from which to choose, pended home sales increased 7.6 percent compared to November 2015. The average sales price increased three percent year-to-date to $188,072.

Hamilton County’s pended sales increased 2.6 percent in November 2016 compared to November 2015. Prices have also increased by 3.3 percent over last year to an average of $286,374. The number of available homes for sale, however, continues to decline in the region; inventory in Hamilton County slid 7.2 percent in November, a drop of 121 homes available compared to this time last year.

• In Westfield, the average home sales price decreased 3.2 percent year-todate to $304,363.

• Inventory moved at a faster pace in Westfield in November 2016. Overall,

homes sold in 55 days – 13 fewer days than this time last year.

• Buyers in Westfield had fewer options available to them. Last month, 223 homes were available for sale – 11 fewer homes compared to November 2015.

• Pended home sales increased in Westfield. In November 2016, 57 homes sold – an increase of 10 homes compared to November 2015.

• Of the pended home sales in Westfield last month, 10 were priced $500,000 to $999,999; seven were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 22 were priced $200,000 to $299,999 and 18 were priced $100,000 to $199,999.

“Inventory will continue to be tight, and buyers will need to continue to be decisive.

In this fast-paced market, multiple offers should be expected.”

Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker Company. Comment on this article by e-mailing to editorial@youarecurrent.com.

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By Zach Dunkin • news@currentinwestfield.com How does a theatrical team put a wide, fantomless sea on a 20-foot by 30-foot platform? How does it bring a hurricane into a small theater? These were just a few theater challenges of setting the stage – a single, stationary island – for the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s “The Cay,” on the Upperstage from Jan. 28 through Feb. 26. “‘The Cay’ does present many unique and exciting design challenges,” Scenic Designer Eric Barker said. “With the story being told from the perspective of a child, one of my main objectives was to allow the audience to take their own personal journey of discovery within the scenic elements, much like a child’s imagination.”

In “The Cay,” a young white boy and an older African-American man find themselves stranded on a Caribbean island. In Gayle Cornelison’s adaptation of Theodore Taylor’s awardwinning novel, the play follows a friendship that blossoms despite racial division as Phillip, played by 14-year-old Dalyn Stewart, and Timothy, played by IRT favorite David Alan Ander-

son, learn that – despite age, upbringing or race – neither will survive without each other.

Taking place on a set that brings to life a variety of circumstances and locations, the characters survive being stranded at sea and tossed amidst a hurricane.

“Just as Philip expands his world view and learns to see Timothy in new ways, we ask the audience to expand its vision and let their imagination bloom,” said director and IRT dramaturg, Richard J. Roberts. “My favorite theater is when you have to use your imagination, and this production encourages just that.”

To help the audience “imagine,” sound effects have been created, using musical instruments, and the props, including two giant palm trees, have been fashioned from items one might find washed ashore after a shipwreck.

“This production asks the audience to look beyond the surface reality of stage objects and imagine a world of natural wonders, just as the characters must look beyond their personal differences and see the possibilities of friendship,” Roberts said.

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This mouthwatering winter recipe will not only help warm you up, but create a loving family dining experience that everyone can enjoy.

Cook time: 55 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: Nonstick spray, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained, 2 1/2 cups water, 2 large eggs, 1 cup nonfat milk, 1 cup Borden Cheese Sharp Cheddar Shreds, divided, chopped tomato (optional), green onion (optional) Directions: Heat oven to 350 F and spray 8-by-8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic, and saute 1 minute, or until onion is tender.

Add quinoa and cook, stirring, until golden brown and toasted, 2-3 minutes. Add water, bring to boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

In large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Stir quinoa into egg mixture and whisk in 1/2 cup cheese. Spread in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake 30 minutes.

Garnish with chopped tomato and green onion, if desired.

Serve immediately.

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The historic Steer-In Restaurant holds strong to a delicious menu that has satisfied diners for more than five decades, from fried chicken livers and beef and noodles to classic breakfast dishes that will remind you of home. The Steer-In also was recently featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives!” No matter how often you decide to come, you will have friendly service and good food every time.

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The big game is almost here: two teams, a room full of fans and a spread of fan-favorite foods to keep everybody going. Whether everyone’s at your place or you’re heading somewhere else to watch the game, you want to make sure the place is stocked with flavorful snacks that will wow the crowd.

This year, step up your game with clutch recipes loaded with bold flavor and plenty of heat.

One of the most popular party favorites is buffalo chicken dip. It is a must-have because it’s creamy, cheesy and loaded with great-tasting buffalo flavor. Serve it up with fresh-cut celery or bell peppers, baby carrots, crackers and pita bread, and you’ll add some kick to your sporty celebration. Plus, this recipe provides a way to include those traditional football flavors without the mess of hot wings.

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), softened, 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or Buffalo Wings Sauce, 1/2 cup ranch dressing, 1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese or other shredded cheese, green onions, chopped (optional) Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In shallow, 1-quart baking dish, combine all ingredients.

Bake 20 minutes, or until mixture is heated through. Stir. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers and/or vegetables.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com.

Where’s Amy attends sold out ‘Return of the Mac’ Chef Craig Baker with Matt Stum of Local Eatery & Pub in Westfield was a popular hot spot at the ‘Return of the Mac’ event. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2017. All Rights Reserved.)

Andy Lang (Indianapolis), Adam Newell (Carmel), Mike Pace (Indianapolis) and Taylor Whitaker (Fishers).

Where’s Amy joined more than 3,000 people for the popular, sold-out ‘Return of the Mac’ event at The Pavillion at Pan Am in downtown Indianapolis. Indy’s top chefs and restaurants served up varieties of macaroni and cheese to hungry fans of all ages. The event was put on by MOKB Presents and DO 317. If you missed this year’s event, get ready to unbuckle a belt notch because ‘Return of the Mac’ will be expanding to the Northside and other locations next year.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Pool house expansion Commentary by Larry Greene

After

Before Background Info: This home in Carmel’s Springmill Streams neighborhood needed updated outdoor living features around the pool. After building a free-standing garage in 2006, the owners realized they needed a structure to provide more shade and an improved outdoor kitchen/ entertaining/TV viewing area.

Before problems: The previous outdoor kitchen was outdated, and the patio was uncovered and received an excessive amount of sunlight at peak times, making it difficult for the family to enjoy their outdoor living spaces. There also was no outdoor TV and limited covered space to sit and relax. The pool deck also needed some maintenance upgrades.

After solutions: The goal for this backyard was a covered space free of direct sunlight, and other diverse spaces to enjoy the various aspects of the owners’ property.

1. The roofline of the existing pool house was extended to create a seamless transition to the covered outdoor living addition. This expansion that extends to the edge of the pool houses a wood-burning corner fireplace, improvements to the outdoor kitchen and an impressive vaulted ceiling with stained wood trim and accent lighting.

2. An additional feature to block sunlight and wind is an integrated, retractable screen between two of the pillars.

3. The entire concrete pool deck was re-designed and replaced with stamped concrete. This allowed for the original sunken fire pit to be raised up to ground level for easier access.

4. A stained cedar pergola with stone pillars and accent lighting was designed at the opposite end of the pool, overlooking the green space and the crystal clear pool simultaneously. This unique space can be enjoyed in moveable chairs, or even suspended in a hammock.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@caseindy.com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

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India’s church in the wildwood

Dispatches

Commentary by Don Knebel

Holiday light recycling — Used holiday lights recycling will be offered at White’s Ace Hardware, 731 S. Range Line Rd., through the end of January.

For more, call 317-571-2673.

Retrieving letters — It is possible to retrieve a letter you dropped into a public mailbox by mistake. Go to the post office and file a Sender’s Application for Recall of Mail. Your chances of getting the letter back are best if you can file the request before the mailbox is emptied.

Source: Bottom Line Personal Quiet dishwasher — If you’re looking for a quiet dishwasher, the most expensive ones aren’t necessarily the best. Consumer Reports rated dishwashers for their 2017 Buying Guide. The higher priced Fagor LFA75IT was one of the loudest and lowest-rated dishwashers they evaluated. Instead, they recommend the less expensive Bosch Ascenta.

Source: Consumer Reports Mixing batteries — When changing batteries in any electronic device, it is never a good idea to mix old batteries with newer ones, or to mix different brands of batteries. According to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, mixing old and new batteries or different brands of batteries that have different performance levels causes the stronger battery to compensate for the weaker one, leading to overheating or leakage.

Source: MentalFloss.com Homemade pimple remedy — Try this homemade remedy for pimples. Make a paste using equal amounts of cornstarch and rubbing alcohol — one-half teaspoon of each should be enough — and put it on the pimple. Leave it on overnight and the zit should be history in the morning.

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Pilgrims traveling the narrow road to McLeod Ganj, India, the Dalai Lama’s home in exile, sometimes stop to visit travel a church. The peaceful church still exhibits the effects of a long-ago natural disaster.

The town of McLeod Ganj lies almost 7,000 feet above sea level in the Dhauladhar Mountains of northern India, a few miles north of Dharamsala. In the 19th century, McLeod Ganj became a hill station, where British troops in the area could escape the summer heat.

In 1852, an Anglican church was built for the troops amid the cedar trees along the road from Dharamsala to McLeod Ganj. The Gothic church, remembering John the Baptist, became known as the Church of St. John in the Wilderness. The church and its trees were a favorite spot for James Bruce, the eighth Earl of Elgin, who became governor-general and viceroy of India in 1861. When Bruce died in Dharamsala in 1863 at age 52, he was buried, as he had requested, on the church grounds.

His widow erected a stone monument in his memory behind the church and donated magnificent stained glass windows from Belgium, with images of Jesus and John the

When is your big day?

Church of St. John in the Wilderness. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Baptist, for the church building.

In 1905, the powerful Kangra earthquake destroyed most of Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj, killing 20,000 people. The church survived, without its bell tower and spire.

In 1915, Mears and Stainbank, the London foundry that cast the Liberty Bell and Big Ben, created a new bell that was too large to be hung inside. The bell now rests in a cage on the church grounds. A cemetery nearby contains graves of British soldiers and resi-

dents killed in the earthquake.

The Church of St. John in the Wilderness is easy to miss in the haste to get to McLeod Ganj. A visit is worth the short delay.

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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19. PetSmart dog food brand 22. Beazer Homes site 23. College or Keystone follower (Abbr.)

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