January 24, 2017 - Westfield

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Plan commission delays vote on Wood Wind of Westfield

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Wood Wind of Westfield Planned Unit Development proposal appeared before the Advisory Plan development Commission for the fourth time Jan. 17. Again, no vote was taken to forward the proposal to council.

The APC delayed the vote after suggesting the petitioner Hoover David Compton, vice president of land acquisition for Pulte Homes of Indiana, come back with a few revisions. The Wood Wind PUD originally appeared in front of the APC in September, 2016, with a public hearing. It appeared again at the beginning of November and returned for a second public hearing Nov. 21.

Since then, Compton said multiple changes have been made to the proposal.

“There’s been updates and improvements in multiple areas,” Compton said. “The land plan was updated with street configuration and lot layout, amenities strengthened, architectural requirements were fully detailed. Documentation and enforceability of the PUD were also strengthened.”

When Pulte originally presented to the council, the development had 1,107 lots and approximately 400 multi-family units. When it returned this month, the development had 1,007 lots and a maximum of 224 multi-family units. Pulte Homes will build on 938 lots, with 69 lots reserved for custom homes. Previously, all lots would have been built on by Pulte. The development has an average of 1.38 units per acre, whereas the nearby Harmony neighborhood has three units per acre and Liberty Ridge has 2.36 units per acre.

In addition to the reduced amount of homes, a park area or open space has been included in each of the five areas of the development.

Eight-foot trails are spread through the development with ponds, playgrounds and more. Pulte is expected to invest $5.5 million into the amenity center, which includes a clubhouse, renovated golf course, three pools, two tennis courts and more. The community has 35 percent open space, including the golf course.

Plan commission members had comments and

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Wood Wind of Westfield is a proposal that could span approximately 800 acres. (Submitted map)

concerns. The commission was mostly divided on the terms of apartments in the area.

“As we’ve gone through this process, there has been a lot of stuff you guys have done that I appreciate,” APC member Chris Woodard said. “I also would like to say I appreciate not just yours but all the community people involvement with this.

It’s been a good process so far. I just strongly feel there’s certain things in here still I’m not in support of. I’m generally not in support of any more apartments in this area at all.”

APC member Steve Hoover, who also serves on the city council, voiced a different view.

“There have been a lot of the plan commission members speaking against the apartments, and my initial thought on the apartments was they’re not appropriate for this area, but when we reduced the number to less than half and we got the architecture and concept being proposed and detailed in the PUD, I think this is a huge asset,” Hoover said. “I support the apartments at this point. I believe it’s a huge asset to this development and to our community. It gives a lifestyle that is not available anyplace else.”

The earliest the Wood Wind PUD could come before the APC again is 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at city hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

Near midnight Jan. 12, Westfield Police Dept. officers were sent to Kroger at 17447 Carey Rd. in response to the crime report of a vehicle theft. A woman reported that two black males stole her 2015 Chevrolet Camaro.

The victim told police her car was struck by a dark Dodge Dart while she was in the parking lot. She claimed she exited her vehicle when Powell one of the suspects entered her vehicle and drove away while the other fled the scene in the Dodge Dart.

Carmel Police Dept. officers located the Camaro, and a vehicle pursuit was initiated until the Camaro crashed at 151st Street and Carey Road. The suspect fled on foot and was apprehended by the Carmel K-9 unit. The suspect was determined to be Elix Jody Powell, 18, of Indianapolis.

He was charged with armed robbery, auto theft, two counts of resisting law enforcement, reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license. He was transported to the Hamilton County Jail.

The WPD is still searching for the other suspect. He was described as being thin and more than 6-foot tall. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact WPD at 317-773-1300 or call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477 to remain anonymous.

Dispatch Correction — The headline for the Jim Litten real estate column in the Jan. 17 edition of Current was incorrect. The headline should have read “Westfield home prices decrease 3.2 percent.”

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Indiana Dept. of Education releases 2016 district grades

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Indiana Dept. of Education recently released school district grades for the state.

Westfield Washington education Schools’ overall grade was a B for the 2015-16 school year. For the 2014-15 school year, WWS was rated an A district.

“There is widespread acknowledgement of the lack of credibility with the current assessment and the Grate methodology used to determine our district letter grade,” WWS Superintendent Dr. Sherry Grate stated in an email to Current. “We feel strongly that other measures of effectiveness that we utilize internally in ‘real time’ provide the necessary instructional information that is more important and helpful

in meeting the diverse needs of our learners.

Westfield Washington Schools has a highly engaged staff dedicated to the overall success of each student, and we will continue to focus on quality growth and improvement.”

Five of the six elementary schools received an A rating, with Washington Woods Elementary receiving a B. The high, middle and intermediate schools each received a B. For more, visit doe.in.gov.

County-wide grade rankings School District Hamilton Southeastern Schools Hamilton Heights School Corp Westfield Washington Schools Sheridan Community Schools Carmel Clay Schools Noblesville Schools

2015-16 Grade A B B C A B

“Westfield Washington Schools has a highly engaged staff dedicated to the overall success of each student, and we will continue to focus on quality growth and improvement.”

– Dr. Sherry Grate

Meet your teacher: Lauren East Grade/Subject at what school: Eighth grade Spanish, Westfield Middle School Number of years teaching: Four Background/Schooling (college & high school): Zionsville High School. Indiana University – majored in psychology and Spanish, master’s degree in teaching, Marian University.

Why did you become a teacher? “I grew up in a family of educators. My mom teaches middle school math, and my dad is a principal.

I guess you could say teaching is in my blood.

I’ve always had a passion for helping kids become the best version of themselves. Teaching allows me to help students in that process every day.”

What goals do you have for your students? “The goals I have for my students fall into two main categories. First, I want to develop my students’ global competency. Foreign language does so much to open up doors of thought to both communication and culture.

However, my second goal for my students is the one that is dearer to my heart. It is extremely important to me that all my students are happy, healthy people. I want my students

to invest themselves in their passions, whether that be foreign language, a sport, music, STEM or something else entirely. I East want my students to know and feel secure in their personal worth.”

What do you encourage parents to do at home to help their children strengthen particular skills? “Help your student develop a growth mindset. Remind them that success comes from effort, and not just raw talent.

Help them to see mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth. I see more and more kids feeling a lot of pressure to be perfect. As someone who can also get caught up in perfectionism, I think it’s so important that we teach kids to honor and acknowledge the learning process, rather than just the end result.”

Name your favorite movie. “Disney’s ‘Up’” Name your favorite musician or band.

Train What’s something your students might not know about you? “I grew up riding dirt bikes with my dad and younger brother on the weekends.”

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COMMUNITY 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.

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. Ask her questions, suggest story ideas or come to enjoy a cup of coffee and learn about a career in the newspaper business.

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.

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 big and reading it to a certified Paws and Read dog. For more, visit wwpl. lib.in.us.

College news — Sydney Douglas, Westfield, earned 2016 fall semester dean’s list recognition at Ohio Wesleyan University. Emma Phillips of Westfield was named to the 2016 fall semester dean’s list for Samford University. Steven Cogill, Westfield, graduated from Clemson University.

Westfield Lions Club meeting — The next Westfield Lions Club meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Lions clubhouse, 120 Jersey St. Community Outreach Manager Peter Erotas will speak about Westfield Parks and Recreation events lined up for 2017 and how Lions or other residents can get involved. A free dinner is included in the meeting, and those in attendance are not required to be Lions members. To register, contact Jeff Larrison at jeffl@ucindy.com or call 317-416-8330.

Plan commission meeting — The next Westfield Advisory Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at city hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Dept. hiring — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Dept. is accepting applications for the position of Merit Deputy Sheriff in the Patrol Division. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 16. For more, visit hamiltoncounty. in.gov./595/recruitment.

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COMMUNITY Park Street access – Access to Park Street from Union Street is now closed. To reach Park Street, drivers can take Union Street to Jersey Street or take Ind. 32 to Poplar Street or through Mill Street.

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Mill Street access – Mill Street is now open. Access is available from Union Street and Ind. 32. Landscaping will continue along the street.

Church celebrates Life Sunday in Westfield Epiphany Lutheran Church celebrated Life Sunday Jan. 15. Once a year, Lutherans across the nation set aside a day to remember that all life, from conception to death, regardless of physical or mental challenges, is precious in God’s sight. Aidan King and Malachi Mills pause during Life Sunday.

Donations are always welcome and can be delivered to Epiphany Lutheran Church at 15605 Ditch Rd. in Westfield.

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Dispatches 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. 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.

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Council approves The Depot at Springmill Station

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

An alternate concept plan for The Depot at Springmill Station includes a fire station on 1.5 acres. (Submitted photos)

The Westfield City Council voted unanimously Jan. 9 to approve The Depot at Springmill Station, developmeNT an 18-acre mixed-use development.

The development would be placed at the southwest corner of Springmill Road and 161st Street. Prior to approval, the council was notified that the Springmill Station Task Group – a group of volunteers that determined architectural standards, uses and more near the area – approved of the project.

“We’ve had the Springmill Station group working on this, and I think they agree on the outcome and are very positive about this,” said Jim Ake, the new city council president.

“To the Springmill Station Task Group, the staff and also the petitioner, you’ve been working for years, literally, on this project,” councilor Cindy Spoljaric added. “The attention to detail I think shows, and I’m hoping will be evident in the final project. I appreciate your efforts for the last several years in this project.”

The development includes two concept plans, neither of which has been implemented.

The first option includes a bank at more than

Dispatches All-county legislative breakfast — An allcounty legislative breakfast series will welcome Gov. Eric Holcomb 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 10 at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. Attendance for any Hamilton County chamber member is $18, and nonmembers are $25. Reservations are required by noon Feb. 8. For more, visit web. onezonecommerce.com.

An example of possible architectural elements to be used in The Depot at Springmill Station development.

3,500 square feet; an office/retail space at approximately 24,000 square feet; retail space of approximately 15,000 square feet; a grocery of approximately 29,000 square feet; a restaurant of approximately 2,500 square feet; two retention ponds; two office buildings at approximately 25,000 square feet each; and two mixed-use areas at approximately 5,000 square feet each. Various pathways and open spaces also are incorporated into the development. The second option would replace one of the mixed-use areas and reduce the two 25,000-square-foot office spaces to one 42,000-square-foot office space to allow for a fire station to possibly be built on 1.5 acres of the development.

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.

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An example of what the pool house area might look like in the Scofield Farms subdivision. (Submitted photos)

Council approves Scofield Farms

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Although two councilors voted against the Scofield Farms subdivision, the development was approved by the developmeNT city council at its Jan. 9 meeting. Councilors Joe Edwards and Cindy Spoljaric voted against the development with no discussion.

The development would allow for approximately 235 homes on 143 acres to the west of Moontown Road Edwards and between 191st and 196th streets. M/I Homes served as the petitioner. The petition was originally introduced to the council last October.

Spoljaric said one reason she voted against the Spoljaric development was lack of architectural standards. Typically, the council handles all architectural standards for residential structures because it comes in under a planned unit development, and then works with developers specifically.

“There are missing architectural standards,” Spoljaric said. “The remaining homes in that development that aren’t facing external streets have no architectural standards. It’s just something I’ve been worried about, and one of (my worries) is our residential growth

The Scofield Farms neighborhood will be built northwest of Moontown Road and 191st Street.

and what is appropriate at the time right now.

That parcel, while within the area for future development in the comprehensive plan, is on the very outer edges of our current city limits, and in my opinion, at this time it is not necessary or justified given the current situation with our growth. With what they’re offering, I don’t think it’s the best fit for our community at the time it was proposed.”

The development will include an Area A and an Area B. All units in Area A will be one-and-ahalf story homes, while the units in Area B are required to be a mix of single- and two-story homes. The development incorporates 30 percent of open space, an increase from the required 15 percent. The development includes multiple ponds, a playground and a pool house area.

For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

Dispatches 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.

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.

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Kiwanis Club launches Avenue of Flags fundraiser

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five dates.

“We do all the work for you. We store it, Laurie Paisley saw how the Avenue of Flags we put it in the ground and take it out,” club president Deborah Minth said. “It makes quite worked firsthand in Centerville, Ohio. an impact when you come down the “I saw 75 flags giving back right in a row, street.”

The 3 feet by 5 feet American flag and that made will be placed on a 10-foot pole, usuquite an impression,” Paisley said. ally about 15 inches from a home or She was convinced the Kiwanis business on the five holidays, Memofundraiser would be a good fit for rial Day weekend, Flag Day (June 14), her Kiwanis Club of Westfield, which Fourth of July, Labor Day weekend started in May 2015. The Avenue of Paisley and Veterans Day (Nov. 11).

Flags concept is for Kiwanis members “The 31 Kiwanis members will put the flags to put up American flags for anyone who purup at their homes the beginning of May so chases them for five holidays. people can see them,” Paisley said. “The other Proceeds will support youth scholarships, thing we’d like to do is if someone notifies us Riley Hospital for Children, Westfield Youth a service person is coming home, we’d like Assistance Program and other needs in the to line their street with flags as a welcome community. home if we have enough time. We will not “We want this to be our signature project,” charge for that.” said Paisley, who is club secretary.

Paisley said the goal for the first holiday is Selected streets in Village Farms and Cen150 flags. tennial will be given the option to put up flags Paisley said they will be looking for volunfor Memorial Day weekend for free to show teers, such as Boy and Girl Scouts to help put what the flags look like. up the flags.

“We’re going door-to-door to ask them if “We think two people could put up 30 flags they want to have the flag up for Memorial in an hour,” she said.

Day,” Paisley said. “They don’t have to pay There will be a mailed postcard to seek anything until after Memorial Day if they want customers. to continue to do it.”

To order flags, visit westfieldavenueAfter that, the cost is $40 for the other four holidays. The cost for the others is $50 for the offlags@gmail.com or call 317-763-0131.

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Cook talks growth, assets

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com At its Jan. 17 meeting at Westfield Washington Public Library, the Kiwanis Club of Westfield welcomed Westfield Kiwanis Mayor Andy Cook as its guest speaker.

In addition to his comments to members, Cook was presented a charter member certificate and pin.

“When we started this group in May (2016), we had until October (2016) to get as many members as we could, and we would be the charter members of the Kiwanis Club of Westfield. Because (Mayor Cook) joined then, he is a charter member,” Club President Deborah Minth said.

While speaking, Cook focused on highlighting the residents of the city and how they affect how Westfield manages growth and are an asset to why Westfield is desirable to many.

“When I speak to our service groups, and when I speak to our faith-based community, I really like to address the intangible but hugely important quality-of-our-people aspect of what we are trying to do in Westfield,” Cook said. “We have an unbelievable asset in our people. Hamilton County is a wonderful place, and I think sometimes we don’t know what we have here.

“We in Westfield are competing in a national and global economy,” Cook added. “With our 56-square-mile township, we could easily be a city of over 100,000, but I sense from a lot of our residents that we would much rather pursue quality rather than quantity, and I hear that over and over. That’s easy to say, but not always easy to do because of pressure to develop, and when I ask people why they moved to Westfield, they say because of the quality of the schools, the trail system and Grand Park.”

Cook said when looking at cities Westfield competes with, they often look to places like Columbus, Ohio, Denver, Colo., and Charlotte,

Kiwanis President Deborah Minth, left, and Secretary Laurie Paisley honor Westfield Mayor Andy Cook with a charter member certificate and pin. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

N.C. “We don’t have the climate of a Charlotte, or a Denver with the mountains, or a seashore,” he said. “We’ve got to work a lot harder at making the place. We have to build the Grand Parks, the Grand Junctions downtown, and we have to invest in those things, but we also need to show a return on those investments.”

Cook also noted that although Westfield continues to see growth in young people and young families moving to the area, the state as a whole is seeing people move to other states and regions, and that the influx of young people in Hamilton County is due to Indiana residents from other cities and towns relocating here.

“The bad news for us is in about five years, that source dries up,” Cook said.

Citing Indianapolis as an example, Cook said the city is making strides to enter into the high-tech world.

“Indy is just now beginning to build on a new industry, and it’s tech,” he said. “In fact, the number of people beginning to locate here is second only to Silicon Valley. We had to make things, but it’s also the people. It’s the people that make the place once you have the things in place.”

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COMMUNITY The Palomino Ballroom began 15 years ago. From left, Mark and Jess Strickland, Debbie and Ray Head and Jenny and Chris Burger. (Photo by Feel Good Now)

Multiple generations of Head family work at Palomino B allr o om

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the party business.

“People kept saying we threw the best parties, and people kept saying, ‘Could we throw a party for them?’ and it evolved Throughout their lives, Ray and Debbie Head have been eclectic entrepreneurs. Before finding their passion in the wed- from there,” Debbie said.

The Heads purchased the Palomino Ballroom and eventually ding industry, the Heads owned an array added on property to create the 60 acres of the event venue’s cover story of businesses, from a roller skating rink current size. Multiple businesses are run out of the Palomino to a deli to a balloon store, among other Ballroom: Jenny’s catering business, Palomino Catering Co.; enterprises. Their businesses have taken them from Indiana to Jess’s photography business, Jess Strickland Photography; Michigan to California.

Jenny’s husband Chris’s DJ and master of ceremonies busiThe Heads’ daughters, Jess Strickland and Jenny Burger, remember what it was like to grow up with parents possessed ness, Copper Moon Entertainment; and Ray’s party rental business, Central Celebration. Jess’s husband, Mark, is the only by an entrepreneurial spirit. family member not working out of the Palomino, but from the “We were raised in the roller skating rink, where we came Stricklands’ home on the Palomino Ballroom’s property, he can of age, and basically we had jobs at (ages) 6 or 7 picking up see his own place of employment. He is a pilot for the Indiatrash and stuff,” Jess said. “We would get rewarded by getting napolis Executive Airport. to play arcade games. That’s where we basically learned the “I think what’s so unique about this role of self-employment, really, and it’s story is if you had asked any of us 20 never stopped. They have owned busiyears ago, ‘Do you think you will all nesses their entire marriage, so that’s end up in the wedding business and how this all started.” all end up on the same property?’ we The couple, who both graduated all would have had a resounding, ‘No from Pike High School and now live in way,’” Jess said. “But we are a faithWestfield, missed Hoosier hospitality based family, and it’s been an amazing and returned to Indiana. That’s when blessing for all of us.” they found an opportunity in the Palo“We all live here on this property, mino Ballroom, 481 S 1200 E, Zionsville, too,” Ray said. “Our property runs from which they purchased 15 years ago.

County Line Road to Joliet Road. The The family celebrated Ray’s 50th The Palomino Ballroom is south of Ind. 32 and houses back there we built ourselves.” birthday with a party, at which their between County Line and Joliet roads. (Source: Jenny said having her parents and friends encouraged them to dive into Google maps)

sister and brother-in-law and their children on the same property has created a family support system. Debbie’s mother also lives on the property – creating four generations in four homes, all on the same property, as the family’s business.

Residing in the gray area between two counties also serves its purpose, as the Heads are involved with the Zionsville Lions Club and the Hamilton North, Westfield and Zionsville chambers of commerce. Being on County Line Road, the Palomino Ballroom is on Westfield property but has a Zionsville address because its mailbox is across the street.

“It’s grown tremendously,” Deb said of the ballroom. “We’ve grown along right with Westfield.”

In addition to weddings, the Palomino Ballroom hosts receptions, rehearsals, bridal showers, chamber of commerce events and more. For more, visit palominoballroom.com.

B ehind the name The Head family purchased the Palomino Ballroom in 2002 from Sam Fix, a local teacher. Fix had purchased the property in 2000. It was built in the early 1990s by the Shriners, which also owns the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis.

The Shriners used to ride palomino horses in parades and named the property the Palomino Ballroom. Despite the absence of horses, the Heads liked the name and decided to keep it.

In addition to the other five family businesses, the Heads also own the Palomino Stables, renting out the horse stables on the property.

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Let’s just see if this works We’re perplexed by all the angst associated with President Donald Trump’s demeanor and Twitter finger since the election. We kept hearing that once he captured the nomination, Trump would pivot to a personality more fitting of the nominee of a major political party. It’s Trump. Why should he change? His “style” has brought him this far. Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush and the rest ran traditional campaigns, and they lost.

We said Trump was the only Republican capable of beating Clinton (although we believed she would win). If nothing else, he would throw her off her game, which is exactly what happened. It always was difficult to argue his view that much of our government is run by incompetents. We do take solace in Trump’s cabinet picks, however. We find some inspirational, such as Rex Tillerson for secretary of state and Betsy DeVos for secretary of education, among others. We simply don’t understand why everyone is so afraid of Trump’s perceived lack of experience and “smarts.” He was smart enough, apparently, to defeat the entire GOP field, beat the Clinton and former President Barack Obama machines, and relegate the Bushes to the sidelines.

This election was all about change. Similar to former President Bill Clinton’s brilliant “It’s the economy, stupid” line to remind his team why they were running, Trump talked endlessly about “bulldozing the status quo.”

While he’s doing that, his supporters are going to give him all the leeway he needs to accomplish his goals. If he doesn’t, he’s a one-termer. At best.

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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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Generous to a fault Commentary by Terry Anker We can call it generosity, hospitality, or maybe simple kindness. Yet, we all give, and we all take. Can we ever give too much?

Maybe, but should we first ask if we can ever take too much? Most of us try to provide for a bit more than we consume. It is the Hoosier way. We open our homes, hearts and wallets to all. Friend, family and foe can expect shelter if absolutely needed. It is good to give. And, it feels correspondingly good.

But there are times, oh, so painful times, when circumstance requires the intervention of another to provide for our requirements or those of our families. One’s strident hope to provide for our own needs falls short – and are even forced to depend, as Blanche DuBois, the tragic Tennessee Williams character lamented, on the kindness of strangers. If it is right and good to give, then is it right and good to accept?

If we afford too much, so much that the lives of our own family members are to suf-

fer, it might be said that we have been generous to a fault. Conversely, can we likewise drink from the boundless support of others, so much that we come to expect if not demand the largesse, to the point of being counted as needy to a fault?

Our good works rarely achieve perfect balance with those times when we might demand a return favor. Routinely, we do as we can while accepting favors not from those indebted to ourselves but instead from others. Knowing that we can never hope to realize ideal reciprocation, we pour out our generosity in the notion of an imagined cosmic equilibrium between what we’ve done and what we receive. Is it possible to maintain an accurate balance sheet? And if so, how does one go about keeping account?

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

Q U OTE OF THE WEEK “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

– Helen Keller

Well, friends, it’s finally happened. Doo and I have successfully caught one of our children in a bold-faced lie. humor After all these years of suspected truth-forgoing, I can now confidently say, “Parents 1, Kids 0!” A glorious moment for moms and dads everywhere, to be sure.

On New Year’s Eve, our precious firstborn child, all 6-foot-2 of him, looked me in the eyes and told me he’d be spending the night at a friend’s house. I sent G out the door 95 percent certain he was going where he said he was.

Like any good parent, however, I allowed that remaining 5 percent to dictate my next action, texting the mom to verify the plan. Before hearing back, though, Doo and I went off to our own celebration and completely forgot about our oldest until the following morning when he returned home.

He’d had a good time, they’d gotten some sleep ... now he was headed down to the Colts game. Great. Have fun!

But later that day, at a neighbor’s hangover party, the hostess casually mentioned to Doo that her daughter had seen G out last night, at some girl’s house. Honestly, I didn’t think much of this information, assuming the boys had gone to this party for a while and then headed back to the friend’s. Like most gullible moms, I didn’t really believe my son would lie, at least not to me.

Around 4 p.m. that day, though, the truth emerged. My mom-friend responded that they had not been at her house for New Year’s Eve, nor had they ever planned to be. What? I felt adrift. Part of me actually crumbled and screamed, “Nooooo, not my baby!” while ironically, the other part let forth a resounding, “Ah-ha! Busted!”

I like to think G confessed immediately because of the guilt he felt at lying, but his admittance was more likely due to the incontrovertible evidence stacked against him. Regardless, he served his punishment stoically and will hopefully think twice before his next teenage mis-adventure. Or at least be more diligent in hiding his tracks!

Peace out.

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

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ence the angel. I do love reading this weekly publication. Full of positivity and love for the community. Thank you, once again.

Sincerely, Kelly Baade, Westfield

Expecting changed behavior Editor, After reading the editors’ column this week, I’m perplexed at the rationale in their criticism of Donald Trump and Meyrl Streep.

First, expecting Trump to act presidential when he campaigned without any demonstration of presidential values is disregarding the reality of human nature. The man ran tweeting and name-calling. He will govern name-calling and tweeting.

As for Streep’s speech, I’m amazed at people’s inability to acknowledge what her themes were and her reasoning for sharing her thoughts on Trump’s behavior. She was addressing the press and Hollywood’s responsibility to act with values and compassion we wish to see in the world.

Politics aside, Trump’s behavior often fails to embody the average American’s values. As for not mentioning the video of the people torturing the disabled, that did not happen in the media or in Hollywood. Trump used the media to peddle his behavior. The assailants in Chicago used Facebook, which isn’t expected to follow the same ethical code as media and Hollywood, which is why it wouldn’t fit with Streep’s address. Even in the editorial, the editors’ inability to properly analyze and address themes often reflects a disrespectful and inarticulate perspective. It’s frustrating to see that our community can’t engage in more respectful discourse when voicing a strong opinion.

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Wolfsie, stay out of my racket! – Art Buchwald In 2005, Art Buchwald entered hospice in Washington, D.C., prompting me to write a column about that first encounter. Friends suggested I send the essay to the facility where Mr. Buchwald was spending his final days. I stuffed a couple of newspapers containing my Buchwald column into an envelope and included a short note describing our brief meeting four decades earlier. I didn’t expect my package to reach him. He probably got thousands of cards and letters.

A month later, I received those same two newspaper clips in the mail. And there, above my byline, scribbled in his very recognizable but somewhat shaky handwriting, were the following: To Dick Wolfsie: Anyone who writes a column about me can’t be all bad. – Art

Buchwald And this, on the second one: To Wolfsie: Thanks for the column. Now I can die happy. – Art Buchwald And finally, typed on his letterhead, with his signature: To Dick Wolfsie: I’m glad you went straight. I figured you’d be sticking up 7-11s. – Art Buchwald In my office is a huge framed display of the contents of that envelope. If my house is ever in flames, once my wife and cat are safe, that’s what I’m going back inside to save.

Mr. Buchwald lived on for several months, even writing a final book, “Too Soon to Say Goodbye,” a remarkable look back: “ … uncertain and unfazed by the inevitable, living life to the fullest.”

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com For the fourth year, Joel Tragesser of Westfield and his law firm’s team, the Quarles Climbers, will parfundraiser ticipate in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Stair Climb March 4. Tragesser climbs in memory of his wife Kirsten’s daughter, Maddie, who died shortly before her third birthday due to heart and lung issues.

Tragesser’s fundraising goal for ALA this year is $30,000, nearly double what the team raised last year. The Quarles Climbers have approximately 40 members. Tragesser wants to have 100.

“This is my fourth year climbing in memory of her,” Tragesser said. “We raise more money each year. It’s nice for (Kirsten) to do something good in memory of her daughter and raising money for research.”

To aid in the Quarles Climbers’ efforts, Tragesser is spearheading a fundraiser through the Fishers-based Indy Fuel hockey team at the Jan. 28 game. Tickets purchased through the Quarles Climbers link will benefit ALA. Tragesser said the team wants to raise $4,000-$5,000 for the ALA at the hockey game.

Dispatches License agreement announced — Ireland-based Allergan plc has entered into a research, development, collaboration and license agreement for the worldwide rights to Carmel-based Assembly Biosciences’s microbiome gastrointestinal development programs. The agreement provides Allergan with worldwide rights to preclinical compounds targeting ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, as well as two additional compounds to be identified by Assembly for irritable bowel syndromes.

Joel Tragesser’s wife Kirsten’s daughter, Maddie Graham, died due to heart and lung issues. (Submitted photo)

Tragesser also opened up the link for other ALA stair climb teams to join and raise money. All profits from those ticket sales will go to the ALA. To view the full story on why Tragesser and his team climb, to purchase hockey game tickets with proceeds going to ALA, to join the Quarles Climbers or to donate, visit action.lung.org/goto/quarlesclimbers. If prompted for a group code while purchasing hockey tickets, the code is ALA. For questions, contact Tragesser at 317-399-2811 or email him at joel.tragesser@quarles.com.

Donate blood, get a gift card — Indiana Blood Center announced a new partnership with Noodles & Company that will recognize and thank everyone who comes in to donate blood in January with a $10 gift card. Indiana Blood Center needs to collect more than 11,000 units of blood and nearly 700 platelets this month to meet the needs of hospital patients. For more, visit indianablood.org.

Free wellness info — Riverview Health will hold a free wellness presentation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St. Brittany Nelson, registered dietitian/certified health and wellness coach, will present tips to make 2017 your healthiest year yet, including information about weight loss and weight management, positive healthy living and the importance of daily physical activity. For more, email wellness@riverview.org.

Joint replacement seminar — Riverview Health will host a joint replacement seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at Riverview Health in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room. Dr. Jeffrey Ginther will discuss the latest techniques and procedures for hip and knee replacement, including anterior approach for hip replacements and computerassisted surgery for knee replacements. The program is free, but registration is required. Register at riverview.org/classes or call 317-776-7999.

Hand and arm seminar — Riverview Health will host a hand and arm seminar from 6 to 7 p.m.

Feb. 7 at Riverview Health in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room. Dr. Christy Kellams will present different treatment options for common hand and arm problems, such as rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel, repetitive use and other conditions.

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Carter’s Play Place embraces all

Dispatches 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.

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.

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Adam Meents knows what it’s like to be a parent of a child with special needs. He has two children, 8-year-old twins Melanie and Carter. Carter is severely autistic, and Meents found a way to create a business to include all children in playtime.

“Most (special needs) kids have siblings to help them with the stimulation of being around typical kids for play,” Meents said.

“We want to be open for all kids, and it reverses the stigma.”

Carter’s Play Place opened in Westfield in September, and the building has sensory friendly equipment so all children can play together. There’s also a toddler room and a quiet room for children that need it. Meents said one of the best aspects is the staff, which all have ties to special needs in the community.

“There’s many parents out there of special needs kids that feel like they are compelled to explain that to other parents, and you can imagine how quickly that can get old,” Meents said. “My staff in there sympathize and empathize because they’re living it. It’s great to have the right people in the business to really interact with the kids in a way

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they can understand. (The kids) are staying in a concentrated play area where it’s safe and secure, and parents know it’s a hard time for them to get hurt and more impossible for them to get out and get away from being safe. These kids can be rambunctious.”

Meents, a Carmel resident, runs the business with Joe Blamer of Ohio and Brandon Warren of Noblesville. Meents works in Fishers during the week and visits Carter’s Play Place on the weekends.

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Coca-Cola London Eye. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Keeping an eye on London Commentary by Don Knebel A large wheel has become one of London’s most popular attractions, identifying the city in the same way travel the Eiffel Tower identifies Paris.

It also now identifies an iconic American brand.

In 1993, Londoners were asked for ideas for a structure that would celebrate the coming millennium and could become a symbol of the city. The winner was a large Ferris wheel giving visitors an opportunity to view the city from above. On December 31, 1999, Prime Minister Tony Blair officially opened the so-called London Eye, erected along the south bank of the River Thames just north of the Palace of Westminster. When it opened, the 443-foot-tall Eye was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world.

Having since been eclipsed in height by several other wheels, it is now described as the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel.

The Eye has 32 capsules, one for each of London’s boroughs. The capsules, each capable of carrying 25 people, move at about 0.6 miles per hour. Riders enter the capsules

while they are moving and exit 30 minutes later after a single revolution. From the glassenclosed capsules, riders, who are free to stand, get a bird’s eye view of London’s most famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the houses of Parliament. On a clear day, riders can see for more than 25 miles, about the distance to Windsor Castle. Since its opening, the Eye has carried more than 50 million riders, more than 5,000 of whom have gotten engaged during their rides.

In January 2015, London’s now iconic wheel became known as the Coca-Cola London Eye, with attendants dressed in red uniforms and the wheel bathed at night in red light. Protesters greeted the sponsorship arrangement by passing out toothbrushes, symbolizing the tooth decay they claimed was caused by consuming the sponsor’s products.

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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Removing rubber gloves — If you’re having a hard time taking off rubber gloves, hold your gloved hands under cold running water. The gloves should slide right off. Next time, before you put on the gloves, sprinkle a bit of baking soda or talcum powder on your hands or into the gloves.

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Mix up some sweet and savory recipes for Super Bowl Sunday entertaining Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Once again the time is coming to prepare your Feb. 5 Super Bowl menu. So here are some Super Bowl Sunday fun facts: • Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of the recipes year for food consumption in the U.S. Thanksgiving is first.

• Americans are expected to spend in celebration of the big day a record $14.31 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.

• Americans will eat more than 4,000 tons of popcorn; 28 million pounds of chips; 1.25 billion chicken wings; and 8 million pounds of guacamole during the Super Bowl.

• Beer sales will increase by tens of millions of dollars during Super Bowl week, and some police departments have noticed a dramatic increase in drunk driving on Super Bowl Sunday.

Here are two great recipes to satisfy both the sweet and savory cravings at your Super Bowl party.

Crispy peanut butter balls Ingredients: • 2 cups creamy peanut butter • 1/2 cup butter, softened • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar • 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal • 4 cups chocolate chips • 1/4 cup shortening Directions: Beat peanut butter and butter together in a large bowl until well blended. Slowly mix in powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in cereal.

Shape into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate until firm. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a bowl in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.

Dip balls into chocolate using a toothpick. Tap on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place balls on parchment paper, sprinkle with nonpareil bits and allow to dry.

Crispy peanut butter balls make a good Super Bowl dessert.

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Beer and cheese pretzel dip Ingredients • 12 oz. cream cheese • 5 c. shredded Cheddar • 12 oz. Beer • Fresh chives, for garnish • Pretzel bites, for serving Directions: In a mini slow-cooker, combine cream cheese, cheddar and beer. Cover and cook on low, stirring well every 10 minutes until warmed through and creamy, about 1 hour. Garnish with chives and serve with pretzel bites.

Beer and cheese pretzel dip is a recipe to please on Super Bowl Sunday.

Joe Drozda is the author of “The Tailgater’s Handbook” and is considered the “Father of American Tailgating.” His website is tailgatershandbook.com. He is a resident of Hamilton County.

CAC begins year with new president — The Carmel Arts Council has welcomed its new president, Kathy Henderson.

Henderson has taken over for outgoing President Vivian Lawhead, who will remain on the council.

Henderson Free performing arts classes — International Talent Academy of Carmel is hosting free performing arts classes in theater, show choir, and show dance for community kids ages 4-13 on Jan. 25-26. For more, visit internationaltalentacademy.org/events.

Governor’s Arts Awards — The Indiana Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Governor’s Arts Awards. Nomination forms are available on the IAC website at in.gov/ arts/2332.htm. Nominations will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. March 15. Nominations also can be completed in a .pdf format and submitted by email to rvanzant@iac.in.gov. Nominations originally made, but not selected for the 2015-16 Bicentennial Governor’s Arts Awards, will automatically be reconsidered for 2017. However, nominators may wish to submit updated information if there have been significant changes in the nominee’s accomplishments or contributions to the arts since the original nomination was made.

CFTPA hires — The Center for the Performing Arts has hired a new vice president of marketing & communications. Effective Jan. 30, Mark H. Truett will come to the Center from the Society for the Performing Arts in Houston, where he is director of marketing. In a career spanning more than 20 years, his previTruett ous posts have included director of marketing and external communications at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas; senior director of southwest region marketing for Key Brand Entertainment (Broadway Across America); and marketing manager for the Houston Ballet.

Upcoming shows at Belfry Theatre — Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville, will present “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” beginning Jan. 27. Other showings are Jan. 28, Feb. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12. For more, visit thebelfrytheatre.com/2016-2017-season/howto-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying/.

Martina McBride presents at the Palladium — Martina McBride will stop at the Palladium during her “Love Unleashed” Tour at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23.

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January 24, 2017

NIGHT & DAY

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Your weekly serving of Just the Ticket

Repeal Restaurant’s menu is an edible transformation of the space that was once the Virginia Avenue State Bank.

Enjoy a classic, formal dining room that has an atmosphere of the Prohibitionera, although cocktails are featured on the menu. Consider starting with a delicious appetizer, and follow with one of the house favorite dinner options.

The beverage menu changes with the seasons, so be sure to ask about the latest additions.

Type of Food: Traditional American Food Recommendation: Repeal Burger

Repeal Restaurant has a Prohibition-era atmosphere. (Submitted photo)

Price Range: $10-$20 Reservations: Not required Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.

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Sweet chili meatballs are a party favorite. (Submitted photo)

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In 2011, the group filmed the first of three PBS live concerts.

It’s fitting that a group called Under the “Since then we’ve been touring all over Streetlamp would get its start from “Jersey the country bringing the Boys.” hits of the American Radio concerts Shonn Songbook to fans across the Wiley said United States,” Wiley said. the touring group began “We cover music from the after the original four memBeach Boys to Dion and the bers were in the Broadway Belmonts. We do a little bit and Chicago productions of of Elvis and the Beatles. We “Jersey Boys,” which follows always pay tribute to our the career of Frankie Valli roots with Frankie Valli and and the Four Seasons. the Four Seasons medley.

“While we were in the Shonn Wiley performs as a member of Under the Streetlamp, So it’s all those songs you show we decided we wantwhich will perform Feb. 3 at heard on the radio from ed to learn some of that Clowes Hall. (Submitted photo) the early 1950s all the way great doo-wop music from through the late 1960s.” the ’50s and ‘60s,” said Wiley, whose group They also dress the part. will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at Clowes Memo“We wear fancy suits, sing tight harmonies rial Hall in Indianapolis. “So we started perand do slick dance moves,” Wiley said. “We forming around Chicago. When the show got take the music very seriously, but we don’t its closing notice the four of us decided we’d take ourselves too serious at all. There is a lot like to stay together and perform. We stayed of joking around and a lot of banter back and in Chicago performing for nonprofits, and we forth. The cool thing is we have four lead singwere headliners at dinners and fundraisers.” ers. We tour with a seven-piece band and they Joining Wiley are Michael Ingersoll, Christoare some of the finest musicians around. It’s pher Kale Jones and Brandon Wardell. Broadbeen a beautiful few years.” way veteran Wardell, the only member not to For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com/ perform in “Jersey Boys,” joined the group in venue/41111.

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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. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy chats with actors from ‘The Sound of Music’ What a treat it was for me to meet and chat with Indy native Ben Davis (who plays Captain George von Trapp) and Charlotte Maltby (who plays Maria), the stars of Broadway Indy’s “The Sound of Music” Pictured. Dr. Robert Pauszek, (Geist), Kay Pauszek (Geist), Laura Varnau (Carmel), Ben Davis (NYC), Darren Mathias (NYC), Cheryl Craig (Fishers), Amy Pauszek (Geist) and Cindy Teeters (Carmel) enjoyed meeting up with family friends Davis and Matthias after the show. (Submitted photo)

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