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January 21, 2014
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USI achievers – Westfield’s Gwendolyn Krueger, Lauren Merkle, Karen Nordin and Kathryn Nordin were named to the University of Southern Indiana fall 2013 honors list.
Front row, from left: Gavin Hartman, Gavin Hoover, Ben Jones, Christian Gibbons, Colin Fulp, Carter Dedon and Zack Heilmann; back row: Asst. Coach Steve Jones, Asst. Coach Aaron Hoover and Head Coach Craig Dedon
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Front row, from left: Gavin Hoover, Ben Jones, Christian Gibbons, Gavin Hartman, Armani Middlebrooks, Carter Dedon and Colin Fulp; middle row: Alex Romack; back row: Asst. Coach Aaron Hoover, Head Coach Craig Dedon and Asst. Coach Steve Jones
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–Jeannine Fortier (pictured) and other members of the Spring Mill Station Study group are creating a master plan for undeveloped land at the three remaining corners of Spring Mill Road and 161st Street. (Photo by Robert Herrington) Founded Jan. 29, 2008, at Westfield, IN Vol. VII, No. 1 Copyright 2013. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Westfield are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.
The Westfield Rocks third-grade Green travel basketball team captured two championships during the holidays. On Dec. 21, the team achievement won its eight-team tournament bracket at the Indiana
Basketball Academy, competing against teams from Avon, New Palestine, Zionsville and Carmel. On Dec. 28, the team closed out a 10-game winning streak to end 2013 by winning the two-day RC Sports Winter Invitational tournament at Broad Ripple High School against teams from North Central and Fishers.
ON THE WEB
DVD Review Director Paul Greengrass is not a man who deals in moral absolutes. In “Captain Phillips” he, along with screenwriter Billy Ray and star Tom Hanks, relate the true story of an American cargo ship captain who was kidnapped at sea by Somali pirates. But rather than making the bad guys faceless, soulless villains, he portrays them as real, thinking individuals who feel pressured to commit acts of piracy. Read more at currentnightandday.com
Lacrosse collection – The Westfield High School men’s lacrosse team is collecting gently used sporting equipment. The team wants old baseball gloves, football cleats, tennis rackets, leotards, practice jerseys, etc. Donations can be dropped off in the collection bins at Kroger on 161st Street and Spring Mill Road or The Logo Shop, 137 W. Main St. Convenient pick-up is available for larger donations. The team is collecting the equipment for a fundraiser that will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis and Jireh Sports, who each serves underprivileged children in central Indiana. For more information or questions, contact Nannette Rader at nannetterader@gmail.com or 403-2717. Young professionals – The Westfield Chamber of Commerce will host a young professionals meeting from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 19 at Union Baking Company, 100 N. Union St. The group is working alongside the Westfield Business Development Group to build its audience and improve networking strategies. Andy Corman will be presenting a step-by-step practice to strategize new leads and business. For more information or to reserve a spot, call the Westfield Chamber at 804-3030. What’s the buzz – The newly formed North Central Beekeepers Club will host its first meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Meadowview Farm Barn, 24 E. 191st St., Westfield, just across the street from Grand Park. This club is for all levels of experience/interest and is free for those interested to come and learn about the wonderful and important hobby of beekeeping. For more information, contact Tracy Pielemeier or Karen Lancaster at 2queenbeeshoney@ gmail.com.
Suspects caught
Epic Party
After a month-long investigation police detectives arrested Amy A. Price, 38, and Aaron Harlow, 30, each of Noblesville, for five residential burglaries over the past month in Noblesville and White River Townships. Detectives are working on recovering some of the stolen items, and both suspects are in custody at the Hamilton County jail. Read more at currentnoblesville.com
Nickel Plate Arts is hosting a book release party for award-winning filmmaker and author Kate Chaplin’s novel “Shoki’s Bag.” This free, family friendly event is from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 at 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville. Read more at currentnoblesville.com
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Interior design is about the big picture and the big picture works when it is the result of a carefully planned compilation of elements and principles. Good taste, on the other hand, is the sum of life experience and exposure. Columnist Vicky Earley explains the difference in this week’s column. Read more at currentinwestfield.com