June 28, 2022 — Westfield

TEXT CURRENT

T0 55433 TO SIGNUP FOR MORNING BRIEFING AND BREAKING NEWS

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Westfield show dog competes at Westminster / P12

Motorists drive illegally on Midland Trace Trail / P2

Westfield finishes runner-up in IHSAA boys golf state finals / P9

Westfield Rocks the 4th / P13-17

Residential Customer Local ECRWSS

Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Indianapolis, IN Permit No. 1525

2

June 28, 2022

COMMUNITY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Contact the editor:

Have a news tip? Want to submit a calendar event? Have a photograph to share? Contact Managing Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com or call 317.489.4444 ext. 804. You may also submit information on our website, currentinwestfield.com.

Remember our news deadline is typically eight days prior to publication.

News tips/story ideas: stories@youarecurrent.com

Letters to the editor/ guest columns: letters@youarecurrent.com

Advertise your business: If you’re interested in reaching virtually 100 percent of the Westfield market (13,420 households), you may obtain more information by emailing ads@youarecurrent (subject: Westfield advertising) or by calling 317.847.5022.

Obituaries:

obits@youarecurrent.com

Legal advertising: legals@youarecurrent.com

Delivery questions: circulation@youarecurrent.com Join our community:

www.facebook.com/currentinwestfield www.twitter.com/CI_Westfield instagram.com/currentpublishing

Founded Jan. 29, 2008, at Westfield, IN Vol. XV, No. 23 Copyright 2022.

Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved.

30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032

317.489.4444 The views of the columnists in Current in Westfield are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

West Clay at 131st & Towne Rd

Wow, it’s hot!

Come in for a cold craft beer!

Motorists drive illegally on Midland Trace Trail

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com As the City of Westfield expands its trails system, more residents are walking, running or cycling on the PARK STREET pedestrian trailways.

But the city is also seeing motorists driving illegally on trails, especially on the Midland Trace Trail.

“For the most part, accidental driving on the trail, it does happen, but it’s relatively rare,” Westfield Parks and Recreation Dept.

Supt. Chris McConnell said. “Here, it’s more than likely done very intentionally because more than likely, people think it’s an easy way to navigate around that area.”

A portion of the Midland Trace Trail runs east to west, south of Park Street, a popular destination with several restaurants and congested traffic. McConnell believes drivers use the trail as a shortcut because there are no bollards blocking access to the trail. McConnell said drivers usually enter the trail off Park Way Circle near Esler’s Auto Repair.

“I think more often than not (vehicles are) going down to (the trail entry) on Mill Street, but I have seen them once or twice go up Park Way Circle and turn west on the

A motorist drives illegally on the Midland Trace Trail. (Photo courtesy of Curt Whitesell)

Midland and head over to Poplar (Street),” he said.

McConnell said signage states motorized vehicles aren’t permitted on the trail. He said the parks department has discussed installing bollards, but because there are no fences adjacent to the trail entries, he expects drivers would continue to use the trail and damage the sod by driving off-trail to avoid the bollards.

McConnell said there hasn’t been an effort to catch motorists driving on the trails.

“I’ve only seen half a dozen incidents of this occur, and it’s only been reported to me once or twice,” he said. “I don’t know if it’s a bigger issue than what it’s been told

to me. Until it becomes a huge safety issue, the police department probably doesn’t have time to address it.”

Greek’s Pizzeria owner Curt Whitesell said he’s seen a dozen vehicles the past few years drive illegally on the Midland Trace Trail, which is directly south of his Park Street restaurant.

“We often joke about cars driving along the Midland Trail south of Park Street, but in reality, it seems to be a serious accident waiting to happen,” Whitesell said. “In my eyes, it should be a high priority and a really easy fix from a city’s perspective. With a goal of bringing even more new visitors to our community, the chances of this repeatedly happening are just going to increase.”

McConnell encourages motorists to be patient in congested areas and not drive on trails.

“We all realize Park Street is a very busy location, especially during high-traffic times,” he said. “People need to be patient and use the street instead of using our pedestrian amenities to navigate in that area. Our trails are a wonderful asset to the community, and they’re for alternative transportation. So, it’s for pedestrians and cyclists and walkers, and we want to keep them safe.”

First case of monkeypox identified in Indiana news@currentinwestfield.com Indiana Department of Health officials announced June 18 that the first probable case of monkeypox in EDUCATION Indiana in 2022 has been identified. No further information about the patient will be released because of privacy concerns.

IDOH Laboratories completed initial testing June 18. According to a press release from the IDOH, confirmatory testing is pending at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The patient remains isolated, and health officials are working to identify anyone the

patient may have had close contact with while infectious.

“The risk of monkeypox among the general public continues to be extremely low,” State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box stated. “Monkeypox is rare and does not easily spread through brief casual contact. Please continue to take the same steps you do to protect against any infection, including washing your hands frequently and thoroughly, and check with a health care provider if you have any new signs or symptoms.”

Person-to-person transmission is possible either through skin-to-skin contact with body fluids, monkeypox sores or contaminated items, such as bedding or clothing,

or through exposure to respiratory droplets during prolonged face-to-face contact.

Monkeypox typically begins with fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and exhaustion about five to 21 days after exposure.

Within one to three days, sometimes longer, after the appearance of fever, the patient develops a rash, often beginning on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body. Some people may only develop the rash. The illness typically lasts for two to four weeks. People are considered infectious until all scabs from the rash have fallen off.

The CDC reports that 113 monkeypox cases have been confirmed in 21 U.S. states and territories this year.

June 28, 2022

COMMUNITY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

DISPATCHES

Imagine your home, totally organized!

Indiana ranked 15th best state for beekeeping — Lawn Love, a lawn care service headquartered in San Diego, recently announced the best and worst states in the nation for beekeeping. Indiana is the No. 15 best state for beekeeping. Some of Indiana’s key metrics (with first being best) are third for total annual colony loss, 11th for average price per pound of honey, 11th for number of farmers markets offering honey and seventh in presence of neonics bans/limits.

Neonics are a class of synthetic, neurotoxic insecticides that are used on agricultural crops, lawns, gardens, golf courses and in flea and tick pet treatments. To view the full study, visit lawnlove.com/blog/ best-states-for-beekeeping/.

With approved credit. Call or ask your Designerfor details. Not available in all areas.

Free Installation Plus

PLUS TAKE AN EXTRA

15% Off

Terms and Conditions: 40% off any order of $1000 or more or 30% off any order of $700 or more on any complete custom closet, garage, or home office unit. Take an additional 15% off on any complete system order. Not valid with any other offer. Free installation with any complete unit order of $600 or more. With incoming order, at time of purchase only. Expires 7/30/22. Offer not valid in all regions.

Walk-In-Closets

Reach -In- Closets

Garage Cabinets

2022 © All Rights Reserved. Closets by Design, Inc.

Roads to Reconciliation exhibition — Indiana artists who identify as Black, Indigenous or Persons of Color are encouraged to submit work for Roads to Reconciliation, a juried exhibition sponsored by St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Carmel. The August exhibition will feature work celebrating progress on the journey to dismantle racism, as well as work acknowledging the importance of continuing to walk this path with intention and determination. There is no entry fee for submitting work. Learn more at stchriscarmel.org/roads-to-reconciliation.html.

SPECIAL FINANCING FOR 122 MONTHS!

40% Off

Re-entry resource and job fair set for Aug. 12 — The Hamilton County Jail and the T.O.W.E.R., or Transitioning Opportunities for Work, Education, and Reality, Mentoring Program plan to conduct a re-entry resource and job fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at 18102 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville. Soonto-be-released individuals will be seeking employment. There will be several local businesses and companies on-site conducting interviews. For any questions about the event or to send a representative from your company to participate, contact Kelly Gunn at Kegunn32@gmail.com or 239-989-2732.

RSVPs are due Aug. 1.

Weed Wrangles clear invasive species — The organizations of the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership are inviting volunteers to help clear local parks of invasive species by participating in Weed Wrangles.

During the Weed Wrangle, teams of volunteers, supervised by guides, will locate and uproot unwelcome plants such as bush honeysuckle, garlic mustard, autumn olive, English ivy and winter creeper. Learn more and sign up to volunteer at hcinvasives.org.

Custom Closets, Garage Cabinets, Home Office, Pantries, Laundries, Wall Beds, Wall Units, Hobby Rooms, Garage Flooring and more...

Pantries

Laundry Rooms

Call for a free in home design consultation and estimate

(317) 676 - 2627 www.closetbydesign.com Locally Owned and Operated

Follow us:

CC

Hobby Rooms

3

4

June 28, 2022

COMMUNITY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

JULY 7 | 6:00 P.M. SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE FROM PARK ST. & POPLAR ST.

FEATURING LOVESICK MOAN & THE AUBURNS

PRESENTED BY:

WESTFIELDWELCOME.COM

Hamilton county organizations receive United Way grants news@currentinfishers.com United Way of Central Indiana recently announced it is awarding $8.3 million to 63 organizations to help GIVING BACK them meet the basic needs of people and families across the region. United Way’s Basic Needs Fund is designed to help vulnerable residents access food, housing, health care and transportation.

An 18-member committee of United Way board members, staff and community volunteers reviewed applications and selected the recipients, awarding grants ranging from $40,000 to $320,000.

Organizations that received funding during the grant cycle serve people in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties.

2022-2023 Basic Needs Fund grantees: Alternatives Inc — $100,000; American Cancer Society — $40,000; The Arc of Greater Boone County, Inc. — $50,000; Boone County Senior Services, Inc. — $60,000; Bosma Enterprises — $60,000; Boys & Girls Club of Boone County — $80,000; Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville — $60,000; Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis — $100,000; Burmese American Community Institute — $100,000; Catholic Charities Indianapolis, Inc. — $320,000; Christamore House, Inc. — $60,000; CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions — $225,000; Community Alliance of the Far Eastside — $200,000; Concord Neighborhood Center — $125,000; Damien Center — $225,000; Easterseals Crossroads — $225,000; Edna Martin Christian Center — $225,000; Family Promise of Hendricks County — $100,000; Fathers and Families Center — $100,000; Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center —

$125,000; Firefly Children & Family Alliance — $320,000; Flanner House of Indianapolis, Inc. — $225,000; Foster Success — $60,000; Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana — $225,000; Hancock County Senior Services — $60,000; Hawthorne Community Center — $175,000; Hendricks County Senior Services — $150,000; Horizon House, Inc. — $200,000; HVAF of Indiana, Inc. — $80,000; Indiana Legal Services, Inc. — $80,000; Indiana Youth Group — $125,000; Indianapolis Legal Aid Society — $125,000; Indianapolis Urban League — $200,000; John Boner Neighborhood Centers — $225,000; The Julian Center — $100,000; La Plaza, Inc. — $150,000; Little Red Door Cancer Agency — $150,000; Lutheran Child and Family Services — $150,000; Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative — $50,000; Martin Luther King Community Center — $175,000; Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center — $200,000; Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana — $175,000; Meals on Wheels of Hancock County — $50,000; Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic — $40,000; New Hope of Indiana — $80,000; Noble, Inc. — $225,000; PrimeLife Enrichment — $50,000; Public Advocates in Community Re-Entry (PACE) — $100,000; Reach For Youth — $60,000; The Salvation Army Indiana — $320,000; Second Helpings — $225,000; Sheltering Wings — $150,000; Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County — $100,000; Southeast Community Services — $125,000; St. Mary’s Early Childhood Center — $50,000; Stability First — $40,000; Sycamore Rehabilitation Services — $80,000; Tangram, Inc. — $150,000; TeenWorks, Inc. — $50,000; The Villages of Indiana, Inc. — $50,000; Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana — $225,000; WellSpring — $50,000; and YMCA of Greater Indianapolis — $100,000.

LERS

S, ON

4

om

June 28, 2022

COMMUNITY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

The Westfield High School boys golf team pauses with its runner-up trophy. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)

Seniors help spur WHS golf

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Westfield High School boys golf team finished second in the IHSAA state finals with a lineup of two freshmen, GOLF two juniors and one senior.

The Shamrocks won Hoosier Crossroads Conference, sectional and regional titles. However, much of the credit goes to the unselfishness of the four seniors, starter Nolan Hall and fellow seniors Isaac Lutz, Owen Gift and Joe Sawyer, according to coach Josh Bryant.

“Even though three of them were not in the top five, we were as good as we were because these (seniors) put the team first,” Bryant said. “They supported the younger guys playing. When freshmen take varsity spots, it can really be a challenge. They handled it beautifully.”

The Shamrocks trailed Guerin Catholic by four strokes after the June 14 first round.

Westfield went on to take a 10-shot lead during the next day’s second round and final round before falling by one stroke at Prairie View Golf Club. Guerin won with 602 strokes, one less than Westfield.

“The level of golf was spectacular,” Bryant said. “The course was demanding, and the kids rose to the occasion. The crowd was one of the larger ones for the state finals. It was down to the last hole and both players knew where they stood. It was really a match play situation. The competitiveness on both sides was awesome.”

Westfield and Guerin Catholic were tied heading into the last hole. Guerin Catholic’s Jacob Modleski birdied No. 18 while Westfield junior Alec Cesare finished with a par to give Guerin a one-shot victory.

“Alec had an 8-foot putt for birdie, and he just missed it,” Bryant said. “Alec played incredible, he shot 71. His play kept us in it.”

Westfield freshman Jake Cesare earned all-state honors by finishing 10th in the state among individuals with a 148 total. He had a scoring average of 73 for the season.

Westfield’s other starters were freshman Will Harvey and junior Cam Kooi.

“Alec, who played No. 1 for us, had a mid70s scoring average all season,” Bryant said.

“We feel really good about the team we have coming back. We have a lot of depth in the program. We’ve very excited about the direction we’re headed.”

Schedule Today, Comfort Tomorrow!

For As Low As $59/Month Please present at time of service. Restrictions may apply. With approved credit. Not to be combined with any other offers, discounts, or previous purchase. Expires: 07/31/22

New

Air Conditioner No Payments for 60 Days

317-296-6922 PetermanBros.com

BATHROOMS

REMODELERS BATHROOMS SINCE 1993 QUALITY PRODUCTS, EXPERT INSTALLATION GUARANTEED!

SINCE 1993 BATHROOMS QUALITY PRODUCTS, REMODELERS EXPERT INSTALLATION SINCE 1993 GUARANTEED! QUALITY PRODUCTS, BATHROOM

EXPERT INSTALLATION GUARANTEED!

317-848-7634 www.centennialremodelers.com

317-848-7634 www.centennialremodelers.com Member Central Indiana

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

Member Central Indiana

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

Scan for Your Free Estimate & Pre-Approval Member Central Indiana

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

5

6

June 28, 2022

COMMUNITY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

The Parent Project aims to curb destructive behavior

By Les Morris news@currentinwestfield.com Being an effective parent has always been a challenge. Today, that’s perhaps truer than it’s ever been.

COUNTY Rob Evans is a Hamilton County probation officer and, along with fellow probation officer Sheri Ross, leads The Parent Project, an 11-week course for parents of strongwilled and out-of-control children. The program is designed to curb destructive teen behaviors like poor school attendance, alcohol and drug use, runaways and violence.

“These parents are doing a lot of good things. The problem is that no other generation of parents has ever dealt with some of the issues we’re dealing with now such as social media, cellphones, designer drugs and vaping,” Evans said.

The Parent Project has been offered to Hamilton County parents for more

than 15 years and started its summer program in early June.

The class meets once a week for three hours and is presented entirely on Zoom. Evans is quick to point out it is not simply a lecture format. Participants are divided into groups of between eight and 10 parents so they can learn from each other. Evans believes it is this support which is the most beneficial aspect of the class. Indeed, the groups become so valuable that they continue indefinitely long after The Parent Project class has ended, with some going strong two years after the initial class.

Parents are given concrete prevention and intervention strategies that can be put into immediate use within the home.

“We have seen real transformation in families,” said Evans, who has taught the class since 2013.

The next 11-week session of The Parent Project begins Sept. 6. The program fee is $80 per family. For more, visit bit. ly/3GYK6jG.

GET BACK WHO YOU WERE BEFORE YOUR BACK PAIN. Lighter loads. Shorter distances. Lower impact. Fewer outings.

Break free of the limits your pain puts on you. With brain and spine care from Goodman Campbell, you can get back in the saddle.

Learn more at GoodmanCampbell.com

HCCF awards grants to nonprofits

By Sammy Bredar news@currentinwestfield.com

in Cicero, received $25,000, and also received from $1,540 from the LINK Youth Advisory Council.

For its second quarter round of grants, the The LINK Youth Advisory Council was creHamilton County Community Foundation has ated in 2002 by the Hamilton County Commugiven $123,000 to nity Foundation. The council is comGIVING BACK local nonprofits prised of high school students who supporting Hamilwork alongside foundation staff and ton County. its board of directors to award grants “Hamilton County Community Founto Hamilton County organizations. dation focuses on three strategic The two grants for Agape Theraleadership pillars that overlap and peutic Riding Resources align with influence one another: mental health, the HCCF’s pillars for mental health Rogers family and youth empowerment and as well as family and youth empowinclusive economic growth,” said Anita Gonzaerment. Agape will use the grant to hire a lez Rogers, grants officer for the foundation. licensed mental health counselor to lead ini“Additionally, equity is at the root of our mistiatives and classes. sion work and is embedded in every facet of The Indiana Peony Festival, based in Noour strategic plan. We support making Hamilblesville, received $5,000. It will use the monton County a community where every resident ey to assist in bringing visitors to Noblesville has access and opportunity to reach their full and Hamilton County in May during peak potential, regardless of race, place or identity.” peony bloom.

Three of the organizations that are receivSheridan Youth Assistance received ing support from Hamilton County Community $15,000. It will use the money to support and Foundation are Agape Therapeutic Riding expand after-school tutoring for the 2022-23 Resources, the Indiana Peony Festival and school year to onboard teachers and provide Sheridan Youth Assistance Inc. meals and transportation to programming Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources, based opportunities.

June 28, 2022

COMMUNITY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Take it to the hoop Commentary by Lorene Burkhart

imposter syndrome. It is described as an internal experience of self-doubt and believWhen Mitch Daniels, the president of ing you are not as competent as others perPurdue University, recently addressed the ceive you to be. It is characterized by chronic graduates at their comfeelings of fraudulence, incompetence and PLAIN TALK mencement ceremonies, inadequacy. How do we fall into that trap? he spoke of their uniqueI’ve been fortunate that I’ve never had ness. He challenged them to not let anyone these feelings, but how sad is it that some put a label on them and lump them into a feel like frauds. It’s one thing to know what group but to maintain you don’t know (I’ve their individuality.

I’ve been fortunate that I’ve never had had plenty of those), He emphasized their but faking it certainthese feelings, but how sad is it that “you-ness” and that some feel like frauds. It’s one thing to ly isn’t going to help they should not beyour self-confidence. know what you don’t know (I’ve had come one dimensionWhat is your purplenty of those), but faking it certainly pose in life? Maybe al, because there is isn’t going to help your self-confidence. now is a good time not another you any– LORENE BURKHART where on the planet. to bring it forward.

What an exciting chalDiscussing this conlenge for these young people to realize that cept with young people might help them they are beginning their adult lives with develop their self-confidence as they make purpose, as well as opportunity. decisions that seem scary to them. CeleIn another speech I heard Allison Barber, brate your individuality and know that you president and CEO of the Indiana Fever WNBA are unique. Take it to the hoop! basketball team, challenge the audience to “take it to the hoop,” meaning that as individuals we have the wherewithal to guide our own lives. It was a clever analogy but with Lorene Burkhart resides at The the same intent as the Purdue speech.

Stratford in West Clay. She is the In contrast to these inspiring messages I author of seven books. received an invitation to attend a panel presentation where the speakers will discuss

OBITUARY Kerri Kennedy Hartman passed peacefully in her home Wednesday June 15, 2022, surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer. Kerri was 60 years old and the daughter of Delno and Marcia (Johnson) Kennedy, who both preceded her in death. On March 1, 1999, in Breckenridge, CO., she married Garry Hartman, and he survives.

Kerri was a 1979 graduate of Northwestern High School, where she was a gymnast and cheerleader. Kerri went on to a very successful career in Property Management. Kerri held numerous certifications and received many awards during her career. Most notably, was her Indiana Apartment Association’s Manager of the Year Award. After her diagnosis with cancer, Kerri started working and volunteering at Westfield High School.

Kerri has been a fixture there since 2008, where you could find her running a cash register in the cafeteria or taking tickets at the football stadium every Friday night. Kerri loved attending all her children’s sporting

events, working in her yard and DIY projects, and trips to the casino.

Above all, Kerri was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver to all.

Kerri is survived by her husband; daughters, Alexis and Abigail; son, Aydan; sister, Kammie; brother, Kent; and grandchildren, Jenner, Cali and Maverick.

She was preceded in death by her brother Kirk and daughter Amanda Lynne.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 pm to 7 pm on Monday June 20, 2022, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 W. Lincoln Rd, Kokomo.

A funeral service was held June 21, 2022, with Pastor Greg Reed officiating. Burial followed at South Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you may donate to the Kerri Hartman Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will be set up at Westfield High School in her name.

Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

7

8

June 28, 2022

COMMUNITY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

DISPATCHES Westfield resident makes dean’s list — Kaitlyn M. Stordy, a resident of Westfield majoring in medical studies, made the Spring 2022 Dean’s List at DeSales University. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA on no fewer than 12 credit hours.

5th Congressional District academy nominees — U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Indiana) recently announced the names of six nominees from Indiana’s 5th Congressional District who were appointed and have accepted to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy and West Point.

Samuel Schmidt, Westfield, was one of the nominees.

Westfield resident joins Indiana Donor Network — Westfield resident Kristen Edwards has been named director of hospital services at Indiana Donor Network. Edwards has an extensive nursing leadership background, most recently serving as the chief nursing officer for Ascension St. Vincent Central North Region. She is responsible for directing the strategic planning, operations and development of the organization’s hospital services department and provides oversight of relationships with hospital partners.

F.C. Tucker stats — Although Westfield homes spent more time on the market, homes prices continued to climb. According to F.C. Tucker Co., homes in Westfield stayed on the market four days, or 19 percent, longer compared to May 2021. The average sale price of a Westfield home also increased, up 24.6 percent to $536,440, compared to this time last year. The average price per square foot for homes in Westfield also increased 22.7 percent, to $213.38.

C E L E B R AT I N G 9 0 Y E A R S

Of all the things we’ve grown, our legacy is the one we’re most proud of.

Thanks to our friends, customers, and staff for a wonderful 90 years.

Engledow.com

Westfield Welcome announces Workout Wednesdays — Westfield Welcome will offer special programming at Grand Junction Plaza this year in partnership with the Westfield YMCA. Workout Wednesdays is a series of fitness classes taking place at the plaza.

Classes will be offered each Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. through Aug. 3 in the Wetland Amphitheatre at the plaza, 225 S. Union St. There will be three different types of classes offered, including a high-intensity interval training class, a yoga flow class and a cardio class.

June 28, 2022

COMMUNITY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

The Guerin Catholic High School boys golf team celebrates with the state championship trophy. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)

Guerin Catholic’s strong finish leads to state championship

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com After leading by four strokes after the first round, the Guerin Catholic High School boys golf team found itself down GOLF 10 strokes to Westfield during the second round of the IHSAA state finals.

“We battled from behind in several of our tournaments late in the season, so we knew if we played committed golf, we would finish strong down the stretch,” Golden Eagles coach Mark Mathews said.

Entering the 18th hole tied with Westfield, Guerin Catholic junior Jacob Modleski birdied the final hole while Westfield’s Alec Cesare narrowly missed a birdie putt and parred.

Guerin won with 602 stokes, one less than Westfield June 15 at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. Hamilton Southeastern was third with 615 strokes. Noblesville placed 10th with 641.

Guerin Catholic finished second in the 2021 finals, losing to Center Grove by one stroke.

“We worked all season long on finishing our rounds with full commitment to every shot,” Mathews said. “Our overall team scores improved this year because of the hard work they put in all winter long in the combined Golf School of Indiana and Fitness Garage program.”

Modleski said last year’s second-place finish was a motivating factor.

“To lose by one shot last year really put a chip on our shoulder, and as a team I know we wanted it this year really badly,” Modleski said. “We know every shot matters, and it’s always fun when tournaments come

down to a couple shots and you come out on top.”

Westfield had edged Guerin by three strokes at the Westfield Sectional and by one stroke at the Lake Central Regional.

“The great competition that we had all season long with Westfield and Carmel certainly helped us come together as a team and put the hard work in that was needed to accomplish our team goals for the state championship,” Mathews said.

Modleski shot rounds of 74 and 71 for a 145 total, tying him for fifth in the state individually with Noblesville High School senior Will Perkins.

Modleski, a Noblesville resident, was second individually in last year’s state finals.

“Jacob definitely played well all season long. The state championship was no exception,” said Mathews, a Westfield resident.

“He is a very focused young man and certainly has the ability to play very well under extreme pressure, and that skill was on full display the final hole of the championship.”

Guerin sophomore Leo Wessel, an Indianapolis resident, tied for 10th among individuals.

Connor McNeely, a Noblesville resident who has signed a national letter of intent to play golf at Butler, finished tied for 17th. McNeely won sectional medalist honors with a 69 at Ulen Country Club in Lebanon.

“Connor McNeely was our senior leader and had a solid season and is excited about his future as a Butler Bulldog,” Mathews said. “Our senior leadership and overall contributions from Connor McNeely, Scotty Smith and Luke Scariano made the difference all season long.”

Smith lives in Zionsville and Scariano is from Noblesville.

9

10

June 28, 2022

COMMUNITY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Project: Road improvements associated with The Edge apartment construction project Project: New roundabout Location: 96th Street between Westfield Location: The intersection of 191st Street Boulevard and Maple Drive closed June and Grassy Branch Road is closed to all CONSTRUCTION 21. Detour on 106th Street and Keystone through traffic.

Parkway.

Expected completion: Aug. 30 Expected completion: July 19 Project: Reconstruction of 151st Street Project: Construction east of Sophia Square Location: A section of 151st Street from Towne Road Location: 1st Ave. NW and 1st St. NW. Access the Sophia to Buchanan Lane is closed for reconstruction. The Square parking garage from W. Main Street and from 1st intersection of 151st Street and Towne Road will remain St. NW. open during construction.

Expected completion: Substantial completion by the end Expected completion: Summer of June with full completion set for July.

Project: New roundabout Project: New roundabout Location: The intersection of 161st Street and Union Location: E. Main Street and Richland Avenue.

Street closed in late April for the construction of a new Expected completion: Fall roundabout.

Project: New roundabout Expected completion: The project will be complete by Location: E. Main Street and Lexington Boulevard.

August.

Expected completion: Fall Project: Chad Hittle Drive roundabout Project: Widening and improvements along Smoky Row Location: A section of 191st Street from Tomlinson Road Road to U.S. 31 will be converted into a boulevard with a Location: Between the Monon Greenway and U.S. 31. The roundabout at Chad Hittle Drive. 191st Street from the east road will be fully closed during the project. The Monon leg of the Tomlinson Road roundabout to Chad Hittle Drive Greenway is closed until later this month. is closed.

Expected completion: Late summer Estimated completion: End of July Project: Widening of the Monon Greenway CARMEL Location: Between City Center Drive and Carmel Drive Expected completion: November Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Project: Installation of a slip lane Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. A roundabout is Location: Smoky Row Road and Keystone Parkway under construction at 116th Street.

Expected completion: July Expected completion: Summer WESTFIELD

NOBLESVILLE & NORTH Project: New trail Location: The project will construct an 8-foot-wide asphalt trail north from Wellington Parkway of the Wellington Northeast subdivision to the 5-point roundabout at Greenfield Avenue. Southbound 10th Street (also known as Allisonville Road) will be detoured to Eighth Street. The southbound closure began May 2 and will last for 60 days. Two more closures will happen later.

Expected completion: November.

Project: New roundabout Location: Boden Road and 156th Street. 156th Street is closed between Boden Road and Olio Road. The detour route is Boden Road, Olio Road and 146th Street.

Estimated completion: July 30 Project: Small structure replacement Location: Beginning on or after May 2, 256th Street in Cicero between Ind. 213 and Lacy Road will be closed to all through traffic for the replacement of two small structures.

Expected completion: Aug. 1 FISHERS Project: Olio Road driveway improvements Location: Olio Road south of 113th Street. The abandoned IMI site, where Geist Waterfront Park will be, had three driveways. All three will be closed off and a new access point/curb cut will be established to accommodate safer turning movements to and from the park. The driveway to the parcel across Olio Road for the boat launch will be relocated to be directly across from the park site entrance.

Expected completion: July.

Tom Roush Lincoln

PERSONALIZE AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR NEW LINCOLN TODAY

Lincoln Corsair

Lincoln Nautilus

Lincoln Aviator

Lincoln Navigator

13927 Trade Center Dr. Fishers IN | tomroushlincoln.com | 317-399-7474

June 28, 2022

COMMUNITY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

DISPATCHES Over the Edge participants sought — This summer, adventurous philanthropists will rappel down a 23-story building in downtown Indianapolis – in the name of fundraising for Hoosiers in need. Registration is open for those who want to participate in United Way of Central Indiana’s third “Over the Edge” event, scheduled for Aug. 12 at Keystone Group’s 220 N. Meridian St. Space is limited to the first 80 people over age 13 who register. Participants commit to raising at least $1,000 for United Way’s Basic Needs initiatives, which help provide access to food, housing, transportation and health services. Last year, 73 people rappelled during the event, raising more than $196,000. For more or to sign up, visit uwci.org/ote.

began April 22. Movies will be the fourth Friday of every month through October and begin at dusk. Upcoming movies are “The Parent Trap (1998)” July 22, “Luca” Aug. 26, “Encanto” Sept. 9, “Raya and the Last Dragon” Sept. 23 and “Hocus Pocus” Oct. 28. A special screening of “Elf” will be Dec. 2

New Culver’s under construction — Meyer Foods Management is constructing a new Culver’s restaurant at 146th Street and Gray Road. The restaurant is expected to open this summer.

Homework help — A new school year has added video tutoring services to help middle school and high school students better understand math and science homework through Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s free AskRose Homework Help program.

Tutors can be accessed via the AskRose website, AskRose.org, or calling by 877-2757673.

Movies in the Plaza announced — Westfield Welcome recently announced a new program at Grand Junction Plaza called Movies in the Plaza. Each movie is free. Movies

Military Veterans Hall of Fame — The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2022 through Aug. 1. To be eligible, the nominee must have been born in Indiana, entered military service from Indiana, lived in Indiana for a minimum of five years and have no felony convictions. A nomination form can be found at imvhof.com/nominate.

Join us for the sweet vibes of summertime!

MAY 26TH - JULY 21ST 6-9PM EVERY THURSDAY EVENING Visit ClayTerrace.com for more info.

SPONSORED BY:

Capitol Construction Services Inc. | Carmel Music Academy | Current Publishing | Prodigy Burger Bar

11

12

June 28, 2022

COVER STORY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Westfield show dog competes at Westminster

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Rhys, a Swedish Vallhund owned by Westfield resident Megan Arszman, wasn’t necessarily born to shine in the spotlight.

But now, Rhys is the No. 1 Swedish Vallhund show dog in the nation. Rhys competed at the June 20 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Westminster is an all-breed confirmation dog show. Rhys earned Select Dog, which equates to placing third. Arszman said Rhys came a long way to place at Westminster.

She noted that Rhys didn’t have a performer’s personality when she first met the dog.

“He was really shy, nervous, scared of his own shadow,” Arszman said.

Arszman grew up in a family that owned and bred dogs for showing confirmation, whereby judges look for how well a dog is built and suited for its breed’s job.

When Arszman graduated from college, she began showing her corgi in agility rather than confirmation. When her corgi died and a family friend, Sharon Pokorski, needed to find a home for Rhys, who will be 4 years old in August, Arszman was unsure about taking him.

Arszman originally agreed to co-own Rhys with Pokorski, who was battling Stage 4 lung cancer. Pokorski had found someone to care for a litter of Swedish Vallhund puppies while being treated for cancer. The puppies were bred from a 2017 Westminster champion, but Arszman said they weren’t in the best of shape because Pokorski couldn’t care for them.

Rhys was one of the puppies. Swedish Vallhunds are considered cousins to the corgi breed.

“Sharon came to my mom and said, ‘I would love for Megan to take Rhys for a little bit. She can help turn him around,’” Arszman said.

Arszman said she and Pokorski co-owned Rhys.

“I had just lost my corgi, and I said, ‘OK,’ thinking it was temporary,” Arszman said.

“But I have a 3-year-old daughter and you can’t bring a puppy into the house and have a 3-year-old daughter and say he’s not staying.”

Arszman calls Rhys her “foster fail” be-

Anne Marie Taylor, left, displays the first-place ribbon for Megan Arszman, right, and show dog Rhys, who won the Owner-Handled Herding Group at the April 16 Steel City Kennel Club Show in Crown Point. (Photo courtesy of Megan Arszman)

cause she now fully owns him, which she never planned to do. She had only shown dogs in agility and never in confirmation, but Arszman received many compliments about Rhys. So, she enrolled Rhys in classes at an obedience club.

Now, Arszman shows Rhys. Sometimes professional handler M’Kayla Stahr shows him.

Stahr showed Rhys at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show because Arszman is recovering from hamstring reattachment surgery.

Arszman’s parents, Hank and Michelle Arszman, showed golden retrievers. Arszman’s sister, Erin Dean, owns Frontier K9 Dog Training and is a retired police K-9 officer.

Arszman’s grandmother owned a kennel, now known as Bed and Biscuit Boarding Kennel, in Jolietville, a small town northeast of Zionsville and west of Westfield.

Stahr said Rhys is a pleasure to show. “(Arszman) has him very well trained,” said Stahr, who lives in Booneville. “Between his

training and attitude to want to show makes all the difference in the ring. He wants to be in the ring and getting the extra attention and cookies, of course.”

Arszman agreed that Rhys loves showing.

“Dogs that have jobs, they love their job.

It’s so cool to see him show,” she said. “When you get ready to show him, when you take him into the building where the rings are, he does his fancy prance. His head is held high, and he knows he’s good looking. He’s there to win. It’s been a fun ride with him.”

Rhys’ registered name is GCH Hightower Frontier’s SmoothAsBourbon, because his color is similar to the color of bourbon. The name is also a nod to the fact Arszman lived in Lexington, Ky., for many years. Hightower is Pokorski’s kennel name and Frontier is Arszman’s family’s kennel name.

ON THE COVER: Rhys is the No. 1 All Breed Swedish Vallhund in the nation. (Photo courtesy of Rick Samuels)

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW Megan Arszman said she wasn’t in favor of entering Rhys in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show until she learned the competition was held outdoors.

“They were supposed to have it back in New York City in January, but because of COVID, they pushed it back again to June to have it outdoors at the Lyndhurst Mansion. Because of that, I entered him,” Arszman said.

Arszman said Rhys is still nervous, and there are loud sounds at Westminster, specifically when the competition is held indoors.

June 28, 2022

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

13

Westfield Rocks the 4th returns as two-day event news@currentinwestfield.com The City of Westfield will celebrate the Fourth of July for two days this year. Westfield Rocks the 4th will be from 5 to 10 p.m. July 3 and July 4 at Grand Park Sports Campus.

Last year’s event was celebrated for 4TH OF JULY three days.

According to a press release from the city, Westfield Rocks the 4th features food, music and fun for the entire family. Food trucks, free concerts and a fireworks display will be part of the event.

Jennie DeVoe and Toy Factory will kick off the festivities July 3, and Barometer Soup will perform on the Main Stage July 4. Admission to the event is free, but wristbands are required for the Kids Zone. They can be purchased online or at the event. Wristbands are $10 each in advance or $15 at the event.

The Kids Stage is a new feature. Mik the Music Man, magic shows and demonstrations will be presented on the Kids Stage throughout the event. Westfield Welcome has also partnered with the Indiana Army National Guard to have additional inflatables and activities for older kids in the Kids Zone. Bullpen Tournaments will present its College All-Star Baseball Game on Diamond 1 beginning at 6 p.m. July 4.

“We are thrilled Westfield Rocks the 4th continues to grow each year since we kicked it off in 2010. This is a wonderful opportunity for our residents and visitors to connect and celebrate the holiday,” Mayor Andy Cook stated.

Westfield residents prepare to watch fireworks during a previous Westfield Rocks the 4th event. (File photo)

Among the returning events is the Frank’s Franks Hot Dog Eating Contest “It has become a tradition at the event,” Westfield Welcome Director Kayla Arnold said of the contest. “We always have people that look forward to seeing who wins. Participants love to try to take down the reigning champ.”

Interested contestants can sign up for $20 at westfieldwelcome.com/westfield-4th or on site, if spaces are still

available. The first person to eat five hot dogs will be the winner.

Fireworks start at approximately 10 p.m. July 4. 191st Street is closed east of Grand Park between U.S. 31 and Tomlinson Road and also at Grassy Branch Road because of a road project. Attendees should use Spring Mill Road to enter the campus.

For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com.

Garbage smells.

Bin Scrub works.

OFF SAVE up to 40% your it 1st Cleaning Vis Use Promo Code:

O CURRENTPROM

Clean, Sanitize & Deodorize with our Affordable Curbside Service!

Garbage Bin Cleaning Plans, Pricing and Sign Up Online!

binscrub.com 317.798.0000

Check out our 5 Star Reviews!

Google Facebook Nextdoor

14

June 28, 2022

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Happy 4th of July!

All bakeries will be closed on the 4th.

Westfield will be open on the 3rd Regular hours 6am-6pm

CALL AHEAD TO ORDER! Westfield

317-763-1700 Lebanon

765-482-1740 Inside Reynolds Farm Equipment 276th and Meridian

317-376-7007

ALL AGES ALL SKILL LEVELS SCHOOL OF ROCK | CARMEL 626 S Rangeline Rd. Carmel, IN 46032 317-848-7625 carmel.schoolofrock.com

Bands line up to celebrate Westfield Rocks the 4th news@currentinwestfield.com Residents celebrating the Fourth of July in Westfield will have more than a dozen opportunities to enjoy music. The City of Westfield will celebrate 4TH OF JULY the Fourth of July with Westfield Rocks the 4th a two-day event set for 5 to 10 p.m. July 3 and July 4 at Grand Park Sports Campus. Entertainment will be presented both days.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE July 3 Main Stage entertainment • Jennie DeVoe | 5-7 p.m.

• DJ | 7 – 8 p.m.

• Toy Factory | 8-10 p.m.

Kids Stage entertainment • Mik the Music Man | 5-6:30 p.m.

• Master Yoo’s Tae Kwon Do Demonstration | 6:30-7 p.m.

• Mik the Music Man | 7-8:15 p.m.

• Magic Show | 8:15-8:45 p.m.

• Mik the Music Man | 8:45-10 p.m.

July 4 Main Stage entertainment: • Barometer Soup | 5-7 p.m.

• Hot Dog Eating Contest | 7-7:30 p.m.

Barometer Soup will perform on the Main Stage July 4. (Photo courtesy of Barometer Soup)

• Remarks & Honor Guard | 7:30-8 p.m.

• Barometer Soup | 8-10 p.m.

Kids Stage entertainment • Mik the Music Man | 5-6:30 p.m.

• Master Yoo’s Tae Kwon Do Demonstra-

tion | 6:30-7 p.m.

• Mik the Music Man | 7-8:15 p.m.

• Magic Show | 8:15-8:45 p.m.

• Mik the Music Man | 8:45-10 p.m.

June 28, 2022

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Fun, friends &

freedom

The RETREAT amenity center at Osborne Trails is something we’re very proud of, especially when residents tell us how much they love it!

This summer, our sparkling pool will be the site of many swims, splashes and laughs. There’s really no better setting for summer fun, whether you relax in the sparkling water, catch some rays in a lounge chair or cook up a summer feast under the pergola at the outdoor grill.

With lawn maintenance all taken care of, you’ll have even more time to enjoy Osborne Trails’ amenities. Spend your newfound freedom with neighbors that become friends.

55 and better low-maintenance living in Westfield

Sullivan Homesite 115 | 3 Beds | 3 Baths 3-Car Garage | 2,723 Sq. Ft. Morning Room | Retreat Rear Patio | Great Room Fireplace Designer Select Kitchen Spa-inspired owner’s suite with tiled walk-in shower

• 180 acres with proposed 3 miles of walking/biking trails • An abundance of outdoor living with front and rear covered porches available

• Low-maintenance lifestyle • Stunning clubhouse with soaring 2-story fireplace, lounge area, fitness area, pool and multiple gathering spaces

• Full schedule of fun-filled events and activities • Located at 193rd and Springmill

Welcome Home Center | 19373 Sumrall Place Westfield, IN 46074

at no extra cost to you.

Quartz countertops in kitchen and baths | Kitchens with stainless steel appliances, even the fridge!

Upgraded hard surface flooring Hardie® Plank siding | Dimensional shingles | And MORE! For more information, please contact Carol Feipel, Greg Randolph, Sunny Salmon, Tamywa Thurman, Kim Yoder or Anastasia Brasco at 317-659-3230.

Pursuant to the Fair Housing Act, this housing is intended for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per home, although the occupants of a limited number of the homes may be younger. Within this limited number, one member of the household must be 45 years or older with no one in permanent residence under 19 years of age. Existing and proposed amenities for the community are subject to changes, substitutions and/or deletions without notice. Lennar makes no representation or guarantee that the community or any amenities will be built out as currently planned. Please see your New Home Consultant and home purchase agreement for actual features designated as an Everything’s Included feature, additional information, disclosures, and disclaimers relating to your home and its features. Elevations of a home may vary and we reserve the right to substitute and /or modify design and materials, in our sole opinion and without notice. Please see your actual home purchase agreement for additional information, disclosures and disclaimers related to the home and its features. Stated dimensions and square footage are approximate and should not be used as representation of the home’s precise or actual size. Any statement, verbal or written, regarding “under air” or “finished area” or any other description or modifier of the square footage size of any home is a shorthand description of the manner in which the square footage was estimated and should not be construed to indicate certainty. Garage sizes may vary from home to home and may not accommodate all vehicles. Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, square footage and designs vary per plan and community and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Lennar makes no guarantee as to the availability of homes within the price ranges set forth above.

Price subject to change without notice. Visit Lennar.com or see a Lennar New Home Consultant for further details and important legal disclaimers. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. This advertisement provided by Lennar Indianapolis located at 11555 N. Meridian Street, Suite 400, Carmel, IN 46032. To ensure delivery of future emails from Lennar, please add LennarIND@Lennar.com to your address book today. Copyright © 2022 Lennar Corporation Lennar, the Lennar logo and the Everything’s Included logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. LNIND1122

15

16

June 28, 2022

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

June 28, 2022

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Fourth of July fireworks are set off during a past Westfield Rocks the 4th event. (File photo)

City of Westfield reminds residents of fireworks ordinance news@currentnoblesville.com With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, fireworks are on the minds of many celebrants. Now is a good time for residents to brush up on the City of Westfield’s fireworks ordinance that outlines times, permitted uses and age restrictions.

The ordinance states fireworks used within city limits are prohibited at all times except between the hours of 5 p.m. and two hours after sunset Memorial Day weekend, June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, July 9 and Labor Day weekend. Fireworks are permitted between 10 a.m. and midnight July 4, between 10

a.m. Dec. 31 and 1 a.m. Jan. 1 and any other time and location authorized by the city by permit which must be obtained prior to the scheduled event.

Fireworks use is restricted to property owned by the user. Fireworks are not permitted on city-owned property, parks, roads, easements or other publicly owned property without specific approval from the fire chief.

To legally set off fireworks, the user must be 18 or older or be under the supervision of an adult. For more about the ordinance, visit westfield.in.gov/egov/apps/services/index. egov?view=detail;id=48.

WESTFIELD ROCKS THE 4TH EVENT MAP PRESENTED BY

CONCERT SEATING BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS

There will be live music, food vendors, fireworks and other attractions during the annual Westfield Rocks the 4th event, which will be from 5 to 10 p.m. July 3 and 4 at Grand Park Sports Campus. Fireworks start at approximately 10 p.m. July 4. 191st Street is closed east of Grand Park between U.S. 31 and Tomlinson Road and also at Grassy Branch Road because of a road project. Attendees should use Spring Mill Road to enter the campus. (Photo courtesy of City of Westfield)

17

18

June 28, 2022

VIEWS

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

ESSAY

HUMOR

Infallibility traps

Nerdy but nice

Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Nobody likes to be proven wrong.

Well, few of us do, anyway. We take it as a personal defeat. How could we have made the error? We must have had incomplete information. Is it possible that we are not smart? No, certainly not. Our moms told us that we were geniuses. There is no chance that she’d have lied to us. Is it possible that we lack perspective on the matter? We doubt it. Our perspective, from our perspective, is pretty darn good. Maybe they are mistaken in claiming that we were mistaken.

Like a turtle flipped upon its back, it takes some real effort for us to get our attitude right when we are shown to have a deeply held, longtime erroneous position. It matters to we good humans that others believe like we do, that they reinforce what we hold true. We like to be reminded that we are intelligent, that we are right! It all adds to our stock of confidence. If we were correct so many times before, we are likely to make the accurate choice the next time we act.

Cogent and thoughtful arguments that oppose our views can make us look bad, certainly make us feel bad.

But don’t we learn more from our failures than from our successes? Isn’t there a nobility in taking a defeat with grace only to return and become victorious? Are we all caught in some infallibility trap, one that requires that we run from our errors only to never learn from them? The younger a child, the less they seem to care about being corrected. As they age, they begin to find discomfort in their own inaccuracy. Correspondingly, the speed of their learning tends to slow as they age. Is our biggest failure refusing to accept our imperfection?

Friends, I’m recently back from Nerd Camp, and I. Am. Pumped! Technically, I attended a professional development colloquium for teachers on Thomas Jefferson, but for me, a huge American history fan, the weekend was a sort of all-expenses paid Disney experience, complete with like-minded goobers from across the nation, an actual political science professor and surprisingly good food. The best part? I was allotted a single, 1970s-era dorm room with its own bathroom and a super-firm, 2-inch foam mattress. Introvert heaven!

So, what did I learn? Besides confirming my view that T.J. is way overrated as president (I’ll give him the Louisiana Purchase and that’s it!), the seminar allowed me to make a few keen social observations. First and foremost, there’s always “that guy.” In this case, it was a gentleman from Illinois who insisted on prefacing each of his questions with a vomiting of historical facts. He talked more than our fearless Ph.D. leader, constantly hijacking the conversation in a condescending manner. We get it, Joshua. You’re smart. Now shut the heck up!

Second, people who constantly mutter negative comments under their breath are beyond annoying. I know they know I can hear them, but they don’t seem the least bit concerned about being a distraction from the conversation, not to mention a real energy drag (I’m talking to you, Jinnifer with an “i”). Either speak your mind for everyone to hear or zip it. This rude whispering nonsense doesn’t fly.

Finally, in 90-degree heat, even professional educators revert to middle school antics. We just do.

I still have five weeks before school starts, but thanks to Nerd Camp, I’m pumped!

Peace out.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.”

— PETER MARSHALL

POLICIES Letters to the editor: Current Publishing will consider verifiable letters of up to 150 words. Letters must be thoroughly vetted prior to submission. Current retains the right to reject or return any letter it deems to carry unsubstantiated content. Current also retains the right to edit letters, but not their intent. Send letters to info@youarecurrent.com. Writers must include a hometown and a daytime phone number for verification. Guest columns: The policy for guest columns is the same as the aforementioned, but the allowable length is 240 words. Guest columns should address the whole of Current’s readership, not simply special-interest groups, and may not in any way contain a commercial message.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

VIEWS

June 28, 2022

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Our love’s in ‘Jeopardy’ Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

into our daily lives, since we had nothing better to do. Typically, around 6 p.m., Mary For decades, my wife Mary Ellen and I Ellen would say something like: have been fans of the show “Jeopardy.” Ev“Sauteed chicken with green beans and ery night at 7:30, we watch to sweet potatoes.”

HUMOR see how long it takes for us to I’d reply, “What’s for dinner?” feel really stupid. I often say, How much more fun can a couple have “I used to know that but forgot,” which is than that? Now, remember, we are both in pretty much the same thing as not knowing our 70s. the answer … I mean, the question.

Our obsession with “Jeopardy” was After Alex Trebek died in 2020, the show’s evident. Mary Ellen would say to me, “He producers ran old leaves kitchen episodes featuring cabinet doors open, While watching those reruns, I have to forgets to close the the legendary host. I do Google searches to see which of the fridge door and also found that unsetbrilliant comedians are still with us. tling. They do the leaves the garage same with all old – DICK WOLFSIE door up.” game shows. “Hol“Who is Dick Wolflywood Squares” has had more than 800 sie?” Saying it out loud made me feel like different personalities in the boxes. While I had been tricked into pleading guilty to watching those reruns, I have to do Google these crimes. But I wanted to win. searches to see which of the brilliant coWhile driving, I once said, “I think we’re medians are still with us. What about putlost.” I was quickly corrected by Mary Ellen. ting some notation under each celebrity’s “Please put that in the form of a question.” name to save me the time and trouble? For “What does Dick Wolfsie say when the example: GPS isn’t working?”

• Paul Lynde (died 1982, age 55) As we celebrated our 42nd anniversary • Rose Marie (died 2017, age 94) last week, we reminisced about our deci• Wally Cox (died 1972, age 48) sion to get married way back when. Mary No, that would depress me even more.

Ellen said, “When her husband-to-be had Bad idea. this nutty idea to be a TV personality, she At 7 p.m., before “Jeopardy,” we usually unselfishly quit her good job in Chicago and watch “Wheel of Fortune,” despite neither went with him to Indianapolis.” of us being very good at it. Here’s one that “Who was Mary Ellen Swegles?” I said stumped us last night: without a moment’s thought.

Topic: Song lyric “That is correct,” my wife said. “That’s Puzzle: This __and was made for you and exactly the question I was looking for.” me Mary Ellen guessed “This hand.” I said, “This band.” The right answer, of course, Dick Wolfsie is an author, was “This LAND was made for you and me.” columnist and speaker. Contact I mean, how embarrassing! We decided to him at wolfsie@aol.com. stop having wine with dinner.

During COVID-19, “Jeopardy” fever spilled

Sean O’Connor, the owner of the company comes to your location, and installs, or services every product listed below. O’C Satellite, Inc will never send an employee to do your work.

DISH TV • DIRECTV • VIASAT Satellite Internet • HUGHESNET Satellite Internet • T-Mobile Internet FRONTIER Internet • GotW3 Internet • Security & Camera Systems • Whole Home Cell Phone Signal Boosters Roof Antennas • Whole Home Wi-Fi Signal Boosters • TV Wall Mounting • Home Theater Installation

Call Sean from O’C Satellite, Inc in Noblesville Indiana today at (802)535-9907 or email me at ocsatinc@gmail.com, and you’ll never have to speak to a call center overseas again.

Noblesville, IN • (802) 535-9907 • ocsatinc@gmail.com • www.ocsatellite.net

O’C Satellite, Inc

19

20

June 28, 2022

HEALTH

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Versiti in need of blood

By Haley Miller news@currentinwestfield.com Amid a nationwide blood shortage, Versiti Blood Center of Indiana issued an emergency appeal earlier this month DONATION for blood donations.

Versiti’s Area Vice President Penny Schroeder said collections fell 20 percent last month, and the center urgently needs O negative and O positive blood types.

“We want to make sure we mitigate any impact to our hospitals and our patients in Indiana,” Schroeder said. “Blood is something that can’t be made in a laboratory. The only way we can get this precious resource is from donors.”

Trickle-down effects of the pandemic are largely responsible for the low blood inventory. Several hospitals began offering elective surgeries again at the start of 2022, driving up the need for blood on the shelf.

Blood-drive sites that would have drawn many donors prior to the pandemic have yielded fewer donors in 2022.

Schroeder said office blood drives, for example, now only attract a third or half of would-be donors because of hybrid work schedules.

“It’s been a unique challenge throughout the pandemic,” Schroeder said.

Summertime also exacerbates the situation because Versiti cannot hold high-volume blood drives at high schools and uni-

versities during summer break. Schroeder said high school and college students make up 30 percent of Indiana’s blood supply.

“As we head into the heart of summer, now is a crucial time for blood donation,” senior medical director Dr. Dan Waxman stated in a recent Versiti press release.

“With more people traveling and getting together, there is more opportunity for accidents and the subsequent need for blood.”

Besides Type O donors, Versiti also needs platelet donors. Platelets are a special kind of blood cell that helps with clotting. A low platelet count, common among cancer patients, premature babies and trauma victims, may lead to excessive bruising and bleeding.

Central Indiana residents can donate at one of Versiti’s six local collection centers: Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood, Terra Haute, Lafayette and downtown Indianapolis. Versiti supplies blood services to more than 60 Indiana hospitals.

Potential donors can schedule an appointment online at donate.indiana.versiti.org.

Schroeder said the team at Versiti appreciates Hoosiers who help support the blood supply and needs more individuals to add regular blood donations every eight weeks to their to-do list.

“Chances are, you or someone you know in your lifetime is going to need blood,” Schroeder said. “It is the blood on the shelf today that literally will save someone’s life tomorrow.”

DISPATCH Walking for arthritis ­— Walking is beneficial in fighting arthritis pain that it’s considered a natural medicine. Painful, stiff joints make it hard to get moving, but moving is exactly what is needed for pain relief. For maximum benefits, one should try to walk at a moderate pace for at least 30 minutes every day. If 30 minutes is too much, start with less time and work up gradually.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

Flower Market FLOWERS FLOWERS FLOWERS, HANGING BASKETS, PATIO CONTAINERS, ANNUALS, PERENNIALS, SHRUBS, TREES.

SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW OPEN! Call 317.843.3800 to reserve your tickets today!

Visit atistage.org for more information.

515 E MAIN STREET, WESTFIELD INSTALLATION & DELIVERY IF NEEDED

317-491-3491

June 28, 2022

BUSINESS LOCAL

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Sisters to open alcohol-free shop

SCAN THE CODE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Sisters Andrea Marley and Kristin Patrick have always wanted to have their own store. They saw an COMING SOON opportunity to do that after they both stopped drinking alcohol in the last year.

Patrick said they saw an article in Vogue Magazine about booze-free bottle shops, and they decided to bring one to Carmel.

“We saw there were stores dedicated to this burgeoning (offering of) alcohol-free products,” Patrick said. “We’re trying to replicate the success of other stores in the country. The whole idea is the store has just non-alcoholic alternatives, alcohol-free wine, beer and spirits.”

Patrick said the stars were aligning for the right opportunity. The sisters, who are Carmel High School graduates, will open Loren’s AF Beverages, 5790 E. Main St., Suite 150, in mid-August. Loren’s AF Beverages, which will be open Wednesdays through Sundays, will be the first alcohol-free bottle shop in Indiana. The name is a tribute to their father, Loren Marley, who died March 15.

“That’s where we got the confidence to do this,” Patrick said of their dad. “He’s always been our biggest cheerleader and believed in us. He wanted us to try new things and have new experiences. He was a great businessman himself.”

Patrick, a Fishers resident who graduated from CHS in 1996, works as an instructional

21

OR VISIT:

oki.wish.org/indypolo Andrea Marley, left, and Kristin Patrick plan to open Loren’s AF Beverages, 5790 E. Main St., Suite 150, in mid-August. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Marley)

coach, specializing in technology, at Noblesville Schools. Marley, a Westfield resident who works as a director of operations for a tech startup, graduated from CHS in 1998.

Patrick said there are not a lot of alcohol-free products in Indiana.

“That’s been part of our market research, going to different grocery stores and box stores and seeing what’s available.” Patrick said. “The answer is not much. The alcohol-free bottle shops are thriving.”

Patrick said many people have decided to go alcohol-free in the last year.

“There have been a lot of news stories about people reevaluating their relationship with alcohol,” Patrick said. “During the pandemic, alcohol use soared.”

GENERAL ADMISSION & PARKING: $ VIP TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE

40

JULY 1, 2022

Hickory Hall Polo Club

ƓƒƒƎ -v| Ǝƍƍ ou|_Ķ )_b|;v|o mĶ Ķ ƑƓƍѳƒ

Picnics and tailgating encouraged.

DISPATCHES Cryptocurrency risks — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson wants to remind Hoosiers to be cautious about such investments.

Common cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. Unlike traditional currency, these have no physical form and are not backed by tangible assets. They are not insured or controlled by any central authority and are subject to very little regulation. As a result, the potential for fraud is high. To learn more, visit IndianaMoneyWise.com.

of the Sheriff’s Office and is open around the clock.

Safe Exchange zone created — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has created a Safe Exchange Zone in the main parking lot located at 18100 Cumberland Rd. Residents who need to complete internet transactions or parents who need to do child custody exchanges can use this area. A Safe Exchange Zone also is available inside the main lobby

Price checking app — To save money, try the free app ShopSavvy. While in a store, simply use your phone’s camera to scan an item’s barcode, and the app will show you how much other stores charge for it, both locally and online.

Source: BottomLineInc.

Hiring a tax professional — In most states, including Indiana, tax preparers do not have to meet any licensing standards, so you need to do your homework if you plan to hire a professional to do your taxes. Ask about any professional certifications, such as a CPA or Enrolled Agent.

Source: BottomLineInc.

Anderson Office: (765) 639-0671 | Carmel Office: (317) 848-0201

spartz.house.gov Anderson Office Carmel Office (765) 639-0671 (317) 848-0201

22

June 28, 2022

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

$799,900 20188 Hampton Park Drive, Westfield | 2 Bed | 3 Baths | 2,982 Sq. Ft. Just a short walk to Chatham Hills clubhouse & amenities, this brand new McKenzie Collection home is all about LOCATION. In the gated section of Hampton Park, the view from your 17x8 is private and treelined. More than 1900 square feet on the main level, you will appreciate the expansive 12’ quad sliding door off of the open family room, dining area and spacious kitchen with 8’ island. Primary bedroom with walk in shower, large study & bedroom #2 on main. The finished basement features a large rec room w/daylight windows & LVP floors, a wet bar, guest suite and full bath + plenty of unfinished storage space. 10’ ceilings throughout, 8’ doors, extra trim details, pocket doors, trex deck and lots of light make this home a MUST SEE!

Erin Hundley REALTOR®

erin.hundley@compass.com M: 317-430-0866

Your Local Lending Solution!

8800 North St, Ste 103, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 743-9080 | Jeff.Love@spmc.com

Scan Here to visit our site & learn more!

Jeff Love NMLS #135115 | SPM NMLS #1788 | www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

June 28, 2022

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

23

currentnightandday.com

Carmel teen moves from Disney series to music

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com After appearing in three seasons as Sophia on Disney’s “Sydney to the Max” TV series, Amelia PERFORMING ARTS Wray has been taking an acting break to concentrate on her music.

“I love it all,” Wray said of acting and singing.

The 17-year-old Wray, who was reared in Carmel, will perform in the July 30 “Boys of Summer” concert at Avondale Music Hall in Chicago. She will perform her single “Moved On” live for the first time. Wray wrote it with the help of singer-songwriter Audrey Paige. Eric Johnson and Marc Johnson, who own The Pop Machine recording studio in Indianapolis, produced and recorded it. Wray also will sing two cover songs she selected in Chicago.

In the works is an opportunity for Wray to perform as an opening act for Menudo in Las Vegas in November. Menudo started as a Puerto Rican boy band in 1977.

Wray takes vocal lessons from former “American Idol” music supervisor Michael Orland.

“He’s been my voice coach for years and I truly thank him for his guidance,” she said. “Music makes me so happy. My goal is to create an EP (extended play album), so I’m writing and writing.”

Nonetheless, she said she misses filming and the rehearsal schedule of being on a series.

Wray played a recurring character in five episodes in Season 1, 12 episodes in Season 2 and five episodes in Season 3.

The show finished filming Season 2 in February 2020, and the episodes were supposed to return six weeks later, but the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to that.

When filming resumed in October 2022, it was quite different with the cast and crew required to wear face masks at all times, except when filming, and the actors couldn’t socialize.

“They didn’t even want us to eat lunch together,” Wray said. “During rehearsals, they made us wear the face shields. We’d film a scene and the second they said cut,

‘MARY POPPINS’ “Mary Poppins” runs through July 10 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘MURDERED TO DEATH’ Red Barn Summer Theatre’s “Murdered to Death” runs through July 2 at the Red Barn Theatre in Frankfort. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.

‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ Jr. Civic Theatre’s production of “The Little Mermaid Jr.” has performances June 2829 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘REVUE!’ Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program’s production of “REVUE!” has performances at 6 and 8 p.m. June 28 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Barometer Soup set for CIAF editorial@youarecurrent.com Amelia Wray pauses before a mural by Matthew Aaron. (Photo by Jim and Alysia Meyer photography)

we had to put on our masks. We were tested for COVID every day.”

The pandemic delay also meant the child actors all looked older than planned when filming resumed.

“When we came back, we didn’t look like we were in eighth grade anymore,” Wray said.

During the pandemic, Wray appeared in a short segment that was part of the film “Entanglement,” which included 12 shorts.

Her segment is a solo short called “Isolation in Lockdown.” Her 10-minute part was filmed at her home.

“I play this girl who is trapped in the house during COVID,” Wray said. “This girl is going crazy. ‘I can’t catch a break from my parents and siblings. I just need a place in my house to escape to where I don’t have to talk to anyone.’ “

The girl finds a cleaning closet in her basement.

“She makes an invisible friend, which is a mop she calls Leonard,” Wray said. “She rants and talks to him like he’s a friend.”

Wray is still auditioning for TV and film opportunities. If she is offered the right opportunity, she said she would love to do another show.

“I probably wouldn’t even hesitate,” said Wray, who has one year left in high school. “My goal is to get a film or another TV series, get a little more recognition and then go do a Broadway show.”

Wray’s twin brother, Mitchell, is taking a break from acting and is working on fashion designs. The siblings are represented

by The Osgood Agency.

For tickets to Boys of Summer tour, visit Wray’s Instagram, @ameliawray.

The Carmel International Arts Festival has announced that Barometer Soup, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, will headline ART ROCKS! from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The free concert closes the first day of the two-day festival. Barometer Soup is a collection of veteran musicians and vocalists, based in the Indianapolis area, drawn together in early 2021 and inspired by the music and lifestyle of Buffett. More: barometersoup.rocks.

Barometer Soup performs at corporate, civic and private events. Co-hosted by the Carmel International Arts Festival and Current Publishing, the event offers more than a dozen food and beverage trucks from which to purchase items.

The Carmel International Arts Festival is a juried art exhibition with prizes totaling $7,000. The festival awards $11,500 in scholarships to local high school students.

24

June 28, 2022

NIGHT & DAY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Tributes feature Manilow, Cline

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Happy Independence Day! Be safe during your holiday celebrations.

317.846.5554 shepherdins.com

“While I was researching his music, I fell back in love with it,” Farrell said. “The melodies are so great. It keeps modulating up.

Actors Theatre of Indiana co-founder Don He really knew how to pull the heartstrings Farrell has regularly performed his Frank of people.”

Sinatra Some of Farrell’s favorites include ACTORS THEATRE tribute “Weekend in New England,” “Could It show the Be Magic” and “This One’s for You.” OF INDIANA past year Farrell will perform his “All the at Feinstein’s Cabaret at the Hotel Way: A Frank Sinatra Tribute” July Carmichael in Carmel.

9 and Aug. 24. ATI co-founder Judy While thinking about covering Fitzgerald also will have two dates another singer’s songs, he decided in “Walkin’ After Midnight: The Music Farrell to turn to another Great American of Patsy Cline” July 21 and Aug. 31.

Songbook Hall of Famer. Farrell said Barry Fitzgerald said she is excited for her first Manilow seemed like a good contrast to solo show at Feinstein’s.

Sinatra.

“I absolutely love Patsy Cline and it fills “And who doesn’t love Barry Manilow?” Far- me with such joy to be able to perform her rell said. “I started working on that with my music,” Fitzgerald said. “I love all of her friend Terry Woods. It’s really great to delve songs, but a couple of my favorites are into his catalog. There are so many great ‘Lovesick Blues’ and ‘Gotta Lot of Rhythm in tunes from the 1970s and ’80s. He shaped the My Soul.’ They really move and are a blast songbook of generations of people.” to sing.”

Farrell will perform “One Voice: The Music Fitzgerald has performed in ATI’s “Always of Manilow” July 14 and will be joined by the … Patsy Cline” twice, including the fall of Terry Woods Jazz Quartet. The shows are 2021. part of the ATI Live Presents schedule at For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

Feinstein’s.

Jazz series returns to Noblesville editorial@youarecurrent.com Jazz is returning to Noblesville Square as part of the First Friday series.

“Music and All That Jazz” seMUSIC ries will feature The Cohen-Rutkowski Project July 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Noblesville Courthouse Square.

The First Friday series is sponsored by Duke Energy and the music series is presented by Gordon Insurance Partners.

“Music and All That Jazz” also is set for Aug. 5, Sept. 2 and Oct. 7 Kate Baker, executive director of Nobles-

ville Main Street, said the First Friday events are an opportunity for residents and visitors of Noblesville to connect through live music.

First Fridays are meant to provide a channel for everyone to engage with art, culture and local businesses. Admission is free.

“As a nonprofit organization, Noblesville Main Street relies on community sponsorships. Duke Energy’s generous financial support allows us to host memorable events for Noblesville,” Baker stated. “Its support is a shining example of meaningful outreach by a sponsor that cares for the welfare of its community.”

DISPATCHES Vineyard Symphony set — Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “Vineyard Symphony” will perform rousing marches, familiar melodies and family favorites at 7 p.m. July 3 at Daniel’s Family Vineyard & Winery, 9061 N. 700 W, McCordsville. Tickets and additional information are available at danielsvineyard.com.

CSO names Barron development director —Tracy Barron has joined the Carmel Sym-

phony Orchestra staff as director of development. A CSO board member from 2002 to 2006, Barron has more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. During the past 10 years, she has served as executive director for the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library Foundation, the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce and the Zionsville Education Foundation.

June 28, 2022

NIGHT & DAY

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

25

Medical mystery set for The Cat

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

“Despite the medical staff’s best efforts, their son is given 10 to 12 hours to live, and a frantic search for an antidote begins. As For Dr. Louis Janeira, the adage of writing police investigate the strange crime, eviwhat you know best rings true. dence comes to light connecting it with a The Carmel cardiologist series of other unsolved murders PLAY frequently has a medical that all point toward Dr. Sinclair as undertone in his books being the next victim. and plays. “The Ambush” is no “While the doctors work fast to exception. His medical murder mysdesign a cure, the police search tery play is set for performances diligently for the poisoner, who is July 1-3 and July 8-10 at The Cat, 254 believed to have the antidote on Veterans Way, Carmel. him. Will they be able to work fast Janeira “Most of my work, books and enough against time to save Billy?” plays have a medical undertone,” said JaThe show has a cast of eight. neira, who writes under the pen name Dr. L. “I have completed 11 full-length plays Jan Eira. “I got the idea for this play from a and 19 short plays,” Janeira said. “I’m curmedical murder mystery novel I published rently working on three full-lengths and years ago, ‘Still,’ and thought it would make I’m always writing short plays. Often, the a good story to be told on stage.” full-length begin as short plays, typically Janeira said the plot centers on Dr. Amy 10-minute plays, that I later expand. Seeing Sinclair and her police detective husband, my work on stage is a better feeling than Ben, who face the unthinkable when their any drug out there. strapping young son, Billy, collapses on a “It’s like seeing your kids doing somesoccer field, a victim of apparent poisoning. thing amazing. I think of my plays as my “They soon discover their boy was given kids.” a toxin with no known cure,” Janeira said.

For more, visit theMDwriter.com.

PRESENTS

Sunday, July 17, 2022 Enjoy dinner, drinks, dancing & fun!

5-9pm at Daniel’s Family Vineyard & Winery Cocktail Hour Sponsor

Seafood Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsor

For information visit IndyOpera.org or call 317-283-3531 Venue Partner

Media Sponsor

Proceeds benefit the Indianapolis Opera. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductable.

Civic 22-23 Season 1.2 Page Ad - The Current.indd 1

5/13/2022 2:04:11 PM

26

June 28, 2022

INSIDE & OUT

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

Blueprint for Improvement: Lake Clearwater exterior enhancements Commentary by Larry Greene Built in 1991 at the edge of Indianapolis’ Lake Clearwater, this home’s owners were seeking an enhanced outdoor living space with an improved exterior appeal.

After

THE BLUEPRINT • A fresh coat of paint was added, blending sleek gray siding with contrasting crisp white trim to refresh the exterior.

• The lower deck was screened in to increase outdoor comfort.

• A waterproofing system installed above the lower deck diverts rain, protecting the screened-in area from the elements.

• Trex composite decking was added to the upper deck providing maintenance-free durability.

• Custom exterior lighting improves functionality, allowing for outdoor entertaining after the sun goes down.

SCAN ME!

for more photos

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling; email him at lgreene@caseindy.com. Visit caseindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

Before

Tom Roush Lincoln

TOM ROUSH LINCOLN CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED OFFERINGS. THE CONFIDENCE OF A 6-YEAR/100,000-MILE COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY COVERAGE Family owned since 1972

2019 Lincoln Nautilus Base

2019 Lincoln MKC Reserve

2019 Lincoln MKC Reserve

2019 Lincoln Nautilus Select

2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve

2021 Lincoln Corsair Standard

2020 Lincoln Aviator Black Label

2021 Lincoln Aviator Reserve

2019 Lincoln Navigator Reserve

2019 Lincoln Navigator Reserve

2022 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring

2021 Lincoln Navigator Black Label

$30,701 - FL22143A

$38,026 - FL22144A

$69,726 - FP15637

$32,501 - L22120A

$42,924 - FL22257A

$72,901 - FP15702

$34,990 - FL22147A

$65,901 - FP15685

$84,930 - FP15724

$35,225 - FL22061B

$67,524 - FL22221A1

$98,124 - FL22237A

Prices are plus tax, title and $199 documentation fee. Prices subject to change without notice. We buy your car offers subject to in person appraisal and inspection. See dealer for complete warranty and vehicle details.

WE WANT TO BUY YOUR CAR!

Call us today to schedule an appointment with one of our appraisers.

13927 Trade Center Dr. Fishers IN 46038 317-399-7474 • tomroushlincoln.com

June 28, 2022

LIFESTYLE

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

27

Much ado about fossil words Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Interior of Pantheon in Rome. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Christian history of Ancient Roman buildings Commentary by Don Knebel Today, in the last column in the series about Rome, we look at some ancient Roman buildings that surTRAVEL vived more or less intact because they were reused by Christians.

During the first three centuries A.D., Rome was the largest and most important city in the world. With about 800,000 residents, the city center, including the Roman Forum, featured magnificent marble temples, monuments and administrative buildings. In 410, when the so-called “barbarians,” Arian Christians, first sacked Rome, many of the structures began collapsing and their structural materials began being used in churches. But some of those structures survived because Christians repurposed them.

The Pantheon, dedicated by Emperor Hadrian in about A.D. 26 to honor all the Roman gods, is the most famous of the preserved structures. Its 142-foot-diameter dome, constructed from unreinforced concrete, remains the largest such dome in the world. The Pantheon owes its longevity to its conversion to a church honoring Mary and the Martyrs in 609. A domed cylindrical temple of uncertain significance near the Roman Forum survived when it became the church of Santi Cosma e Damiano in 527.

The Curia Julia, the Senate building in the Roman Forum begun by Julius Caesar in 44 B.C., survived because it became the Church of Sant’Adriano al Foro in A.D. 630. The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, honoring

If you want to feel old, try explaining how we used to watch TV to a 10-yearold: “In days of yore, you couldn’t skip the commercials or GRAMMAR GUY pause the show.

You just had to watch what was on when it was on. Yes, that’s how we watched TV in the 20th century.” You’ll feel like a complete fossil.

We have some English words that seem like fossils, yet, like those of us born in the last century, they keep a death grip on life. These words are called “fossil words.”

A fossil word tends to show up in a particular idiom or phrase, but we don’t use that word in any other context. Take the word “turpitude,” for instance. Outside of the phrase “moral turpitude,” you never see it. Turpitude has been fossilized with “moral,” and I don’t see it breaking free anytime soon.

Although it means “to dish out,” the word “wreak” rarely shows up outside of the phrase “wreak havoc.” Occasionally, someone in an old medieval story wreaks

vengeance, but “wreak” is almost always joined at the hip with “havoc.” Be careful not to confuse “wreak” with “reek,” as these homophones could really trip you up (and leave you all stinky).

Here’s another tricky fossil word that moonlights as a homophone: bated. It means “to diminish or lessen.” You never hear someone say, “Frank, you have really bated your waistline; you must be exercising!” Of course, we don’t hear that, because the word “bated” is fossilized next to the word “breath.” Frank waited with bated breath to see the number on the scale. Just don’t “bait” anyone’s breath; I’m not really sure what that would mean.

In addition to the fossil words already discussed, you’ll also discover that “hither,” “amok,” “inclement,” “ado,” “eke,” “beck,” “champing” and “knell” have been cemented inside other phrases.

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

CarmelFest Reminders What should I bring? Please bring sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, coolers, chairs and blankets. Food and drinks are permitted. Visitors over 21 can bring alcohol. There are also several food and drink vendors at CarmelFest, including a restricted area where alcohol is served.

The Roman Forum was built by Julius Caeser.

the deified Emperor Antonius Pius and his wife, Faustina, was built in 141 on a platform overlooking the Roman Forum. In the seventh century, it became a church honoring the martyrdom of Lawrence of Rome. Today, because of excavations of the forum, the entrance to the church is far above current ground level. Not all Roman structures survived by becoming churches. The exterior of the colonnaded temple honoring the deified Emperor Hadrian survived because it became a palace authorized by Pope Innocent XII in 1695.

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

What do I need to leave at home? We recommend nearby residents leave their vehicles at home. A Pedal and Park location will be available to secure bikes. Tents and tarps are not permitted in concert areas. Do not fly drones above the parade or festival areas. Permits are required for drone use and have been granted to CarmelFest.

Can I bring pets? CarmelFest instituted a no pet policy for both the parade and festival areas to protect animals from the extreme heat, as well as hot pavement and sidewalks. This policy was created for the safety of our attendees as well. Please leave pets in the comfort of your home and do not leave pets and kids in a hot or unattended car.

Ca CarmelFest Has Talent Competition Sunday July 3 Noon to 2pm at the Geico Gazebo Stage. Several bands are scheduled on both days and both stages.

Parade July 4 2022 at 10:30am sponsored by Allied Solutions. Can’t make it to the parade? Watch our live stream coverage on the CBS4 Indy Facebook Page. The Ft Wayne 122nd Fighter Wing Blacksnakes A-10 Warthogs are slated to conduct a flyover timed with the singing of The Star-Spangled Banner.

Fireworks Look to the sky on Sunday July 3 east and west Carmel, Monday July 4 central Carmel, synchronized to music on WHJE 91.3 FM (use your radio as online streaming does not properly sync) Volunteers CarmelFest still needs volunteers for the parade and festival areas! Several positions and shifts are still available and you receive a free volunteer t-shirt!

Visit carmelfest.net to register as a volunteer and for more CarmelFest information

28

1

2

June 28, 2022

LIFESTYLE

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

3

4

5

6

7

8

14

13 16

24

28

29

33

34

25 30

31

35 39

47 50

52

53 58

48 51

59

60

64

65

66

67

68

61

62

36. US bond 37. PC key 38. Mob guy 40. Cut grass 41. Old hat 43. Oz dog 44. Spellbound 45. Marriott’s owner, e.g.

47. Hot dog 49. Me time?

51. Wedding site 52. WRTV spots 53. Church area 55. Civilian garb 58. Priceless...and word that Riya misspelled, finishing in 32nd place (impressive!)

63. Early Mexican 64. Indian bread 65. Spotted 66. Ascent 67. Mr. Gingrich 68. Mild oath

7

8 5 5 9 8 1 8 6 2

3 9

54

63

Across 1. “___ Good Men” 5. Pleased 9. Gloom’s partner 13. Fabricated 14. Puerto ___ 15. Former department store at Castleton Square Mall 16. Style of watercolor painting...and word that Riya Koya of Carmel Middle School spelled correctly at the National Spelling Bee 18. Occupied 19. Forum wear 20. Ump’s call 21. Greek letter 24. Online challenge to prove you’re human 28. IRS “customers” 30. “Faster!”

33. In the back 34. Garner

8 4 6

40 44

49

57

32

36

46

56

1 3 7 9

27

43

42

45

55

26

38

41

12

20

23

37

11

18

17

22

10

15

19 21

9

6 4 5

Down 1. Doc bloc 2. Online help page, initially 3. IUPUI web address ending 4. WTHR newscast segment 5. Ex-Indy mayor Ballard 6. Pale purple 7. Knee-injury inits.

8. Fawn’s mother 9. Poisonous plant...and word Riya spelled correctly 10. Stately tree 11. Raw rock 12. ISP option 15. Adhered 17. Lion’s sound 20. Non-Rx 21. From the start 22. Isn’t honest with 23. Appease 25. Theoretical 26. Wine grape 27. Super-insect of ‘60s TV

7 6 1 2 29. Neptune’s domain 31. Shangri-la 32. Tin-lead alloy 35. Happily every ___ 38. Tuneful 39. Boar’s mate 42. Person who receives a legacy...and word Riya spelled correctly 44. Set free 46. Part of TGIF 48. Simple 50. Tropical fruit 54. Huff and puff 55. Hoosier Hysteria mo.

56. Action film weapon 57. Pacers one-pointers (Abbr.)

58. Brown County lodging 59. Fannie ___ 60. Panhandle 61. Pasture 62. Colts lineman

6 Milestone Birthdays _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ 5 Famous Philosophers _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________

4 USFL Teams _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ 3 Indiana Towns with Men’s Names _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ 2 Downtown Indy “G” Pizza Places _________________________ _________________________

1 College World Series Team from Indiana _________________________________________

Answers on Page 31

June 28, 2022

NUTRITION WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST STRENGTH-TRAINING

GUARANTEED RESULTS THAT LAST! Expert in Weight Loss!

NUTRITION, STRENGTH TRAINING, CARDIO AND FLEXIBILITY I LOVE your success!

WWW.FBFITNESS.COM • CALL TODAY 317.250.4848 REAL RESULTS HAPPEN HERE!

AFTER AFTER

Get your card in front of 128,087 households!

Call Dennis O’Malia @ 317.370.0749 for details

(317) 250-4848

1 on 1 Personal Training

Cindy Sams,

Cindy Sams Full-Body Fitness, Full-Body Fitness,LLC LLC

Current in Westfield Focused on currentinwestfield.com protecting your business so you can continue to grow it.

29

317.846.5554 shepherdins.com

1 on 1 Personal Training • Weight Loss Expert

Don’t live in the world and dream… l ive in the world of your dreams LANDSCAPE

MANAGEMENT FLORICULTURE ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION IRRIGATION CONSULTATION

317.872.4800 sales@procarelandscapers.com

IndyEast@MinutemanPress.com 317-746-6703 9105 E 56th St, Ste. E, Indianapolis, IN 46216

ROSE ROOFING

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS

Since 1993

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

317-848-7634

www.centennialremodelers.com

Member Central Indiana

“JEFF” OF ALL TRADES • PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL • TILING, CARPENTRY & MORE! TURN YOUR ‘TO DO’ LIST INTO A ‘TO DONE’ LIST

HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC.

FREE ESTIMATES

317-797-8181

www.jeffofalltrades.net - Insured & Bonded

WE CLEAN:

Insurance Specialist Storm Damage

$35 OFF

Any job of $250 or more “JEFF” OF ALL TRADES 317-797-8181 Coupon must be presented at time of estimate.

Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 7/31/22.

Small Local Business - Servicing Hamilton County 2010-2021 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner Fully Insured and Bonded - FREE ESTIMATES Discounts on High Quality Paints • Interior / Exterior • Full Prep / Clean Service • Walls, Trim, Ceilings, Cabinets • Exterior Trim and Siding

wallapainting.com/current 317.360.0969

5% OFF

COVID-19 COIT CLEANS CARPETS COIT CLEANS CARPETS AIR DUCT

FF OCLEAN 0% 4WE 40% OFF

DUCTS

0% OFF

4 • Oriental & Area Rugs • Tile & GroutExpires Carpet • Air Ducts 7/5/22 Upholstery • Wood Flooring • Water & Mold Remediation Carpet • Oriental & Area Rugs • Tile & Grout • Air Ducts

*

Labor over $2,000 *Discount for interior painting only

Upholstery 483-1166 • Wood Flooring • Water & Mold Remediation (317) • COIT.COM UPHOLSTERY (317) 483-1166 • COIT.COM

Jay’s

PERSONAL SERVICES Licensed, insured & bonded • Kitchen/Bath Remodeling • Custom Decks • Finished Basements • Ceramic Tile • Wood Floors • Doors & Windows • Interior & Exterior Painting • Drywall • Plumbing & Electrical

Gary D. Simpson Office: 317-660-5494 Cell: 317-703-9575 Free Estimates & Satisfaction Guaranteed

• Roofing and Siding • Room Additions • Power Washing • Decorative & Regular Concrete • Handyman Services

simpsonconstructionservices.com

FULLY INSURED SERVICES INCLUDE: • Tree/Remove Trees & Shrubs • Building demolitions • Build Decks • Painting (Inside or Out) • Clean Gutters • Property Clean-Out

BOBCAT WORK

Call or text us at:

574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com

www.jayspersonalservices.com

topnotchmasonry@att.net

30

FINE BATHROOMS

June 28, 2022

WE DO CONTACTLESS EXTERIOR ESTIMATES Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

317-397-9389

Learn more at:

Schuyler Nehrig, Agent 1488 E 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240

317-397-9389 pain hetownred2007@gmail.com

O: (317) 830-4444, ext. 2492 C: (317) 918-9744

10% OFF

• Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Cabinets

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD

10% OFF

Schuyler.Nehrig@infarmbureau.com

Classifieds

VISA, MasterCard accepted.

Reach 122,929 homes weekly

SERVICES

SERVICES

LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491-3491

Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons I teach improvisation for all instruments.

Gift Certificates Available Read my LinkedIn bio/About near Carey Road & 146th • Carmel 317-

910-6990

.com

WILL DO BOBCAT WORK Trim/Remove trees & shrubs Building Demolitions Build Decks Painting inside or Outdoors Clean Gutters Property Clean Outs FULLY INSURED Text or Call Jay 574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jayspersonalservices.com

SERVICES GROUNDHOG STUMP REMOVAL

Locally owned/operated over 42 YRS

SPRING CLEAN-UP MULCH MOWING FERTILIZING TEAR OUT / REPLACE

Like us on Facebook @ Thread Headz Auto & Marine Upholstery

www.iwantanewbathroom.com

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD

317-397-9389 pain hetownred2007@gmail.com

• • • • •

(765) 233-7100

threadheadzautomarine@gmail.com

10% OFF

Jorge Escalante • Interior/Exterior

SERVICES

• Carpet • Headliners • Seats • Trunks • Custom Consoles • We also do boat interiors

Anderson Construction Services

Jorge Escalante

• Kitchen Cabinets

We do custom auto upholstery

Get a quote

Jorge Escalante

NOW OPEN!

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

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

Give us a before call at 317-490-2922

after

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

Give us a call at 317-490-2922 to schedule your Free Quote & Demonstration

Serving, Hamilton, Marion & Boone counties • omalias.com

TIRED OF CLEANING YOUR GUTTERS? CALL JIM WEGHORST AT 317-450-1333 FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON THE #1 RATED GUTTER PROTECTION SYSTEM

C&H TREE SERVICE

FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES CALL STEVE 317-932-2115

CALL TODAY

317-450-1333

HOUSE CLEANING

Residential/Commercial Professional & Experienced Call, text or email me for info: zule1esca@hotmail.com Or text/call 317-397-9389

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING

NOBLESVILLE SCHOOLS CUSTODIAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

Full-time and substitute custodians are needed at Noblesville Schools.

To apply for these positions, please visit our website at www.noblesvilleschools.org Any questions may be directed to: Heather Barnette at heather_barnette@nobl.k12.in.us

GUITAR LESSONS

STAFF SUPPORT FOR ACCOUNTING & TAX PRACTICE-PART TIME

Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun On Line or In Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856

driveway & Patio

For pricing e-mail your ad to classifieds@youarecurrent.com

NOW HIRING PROFESSIONAL PART-TIME! DYNAMIC PUBLIC SPEAKER!

International Business College and Vet Tech Institute in Indianapolis is currently seeking powerful and energetic speakers to present life skill workshops at high schools. Our professional speakers are committed to achieving excellence in themselves and passionate about inspiring high school students to do the same. Great for those with theater background, moms, and college students.

Reliable transportation is required.

This is a part time M-F job daytime hours (no nights or weekends) which averages $20-$40/hr. ($150.00 a day) plus mileage.

Part-time training begins NOW to start presenting in August!

Please email resume to ktrent@ibcindianapolis.edu NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

Ideal for a parent that wants to work while the kids are at school or retired person seeking part-time work in far northside Marion County. We are a friendly, growing, professional company that provides accounting, tax and business advisory services, searching for a service-oriented person as an addition to our team. This new position will work closely with our clients and other team members to enter data, ensure accurate & timely processing of documents, and maintain both internal and client files.

For more information & qualifications see the complete job listing and details in our ad with the same name on Craigslist. Inquiries and resumes can also be directed to: position4newperson@gmail.com

NOBLESVILLE SCHOOLS NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Noblesville Schools currently has part time, school year kitchen and cashier openings in their Food Services Department.

To apply for these positions, please visit our website: www.noblesvilleschools.org Any questions may be directed to: Erin Brattain, Nutrition & Food Services Director Educational Services Center 18025 River Road Noblesville, IN 46062 (317) 773-3171, ext. 10420

CARMEL OFFICE

Hiring full time Maintenance Tech HOA MGMT office – work would be performed on locations around Indy area.

Company vehicle provided, Gas card included.

$18-$20 WITH BENEFITS. PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: KBURK@CAS-INDIANA.COM

NOW HIRING: PAINTERS

We are in need of painters with or without experience Please Call (317) 397-9389 for info

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING

June 28, 2022

NOW HIRING

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE INDIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE The Office seeks driven, experienced trial attorneys with a commitment to public service to successfully handle complex and high-level cases before state and federal courts. You would handle all phases of litigation, including but not limited to research and preparation of pleadings, motions and briefs, consultation with clients, settlements, trials, etc. If you seek career ascension opportunities performing work which simply cannot be matched, working with fun, energetic and passionate professionals, we have the position for you. Join the State’s law firm, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

View details online at: www.IN.gov/attorneygeneral Send resume via email to jobs@atg.in.gov or fax to 317-232-7979 HELP WANTED:

Looking for an entry level employee to join our help desk. It is a perfect job for college-aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce.

Primary duties include inbound tech support calls, emails, and light office work. This is a part-time or a full-time position, depending on experience and demand (20+ hours), in a flexible work environment. Please send resumes to: agilbert@theankerconsultinggroup.com.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS! Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions.

Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply.

For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

PUZZLE ANSWERS – SPONSORED BY SHEPHERD INSURANCE Birthdays: EIGHTEEN, ONE, SIXTEEN, SIXTY-FIVE, THIRTY, TWENTY-ONE; Philosophers; ARISTOTLE, KANT, NIETZSCHE, PLATO, SOCRATES; Teams: BANDITS, BREAKERS, GENERALS, STARS; Towns: FRANKLIN, GARY, LAWRENCE; Places: GIORDANO’S, GIORGIO’S; CWS Team: NOTRE DAME A F E W M A D E A Q U A T A L P H F I L E R E A R E S C S T A L H O T E E G A M U F T A Z T E R I S E

G L A D R I C O R E L L E O G A O A C A P T R S P I C E A R N M A F I O S T O T O E W L I E R O T R I P D S A P I I M P A N A A N C N E W T

S T U C K T O

D E A T H I N

O O M A R S K E N

A T O M R A E E N A L T S E Y A B S E E G

U T O P I A

P E W T E R

L E E N A D

9 4 5 7 8 6 3 1 2

YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE!

2 8 3 9 4 1 5 7 6

6 1 7 2 3 5 9 8 4

1 2 9 4 7 3 8 6 5

7 3 4 6 5 8 2 9 1

8 5 6 1 9 2 7 4 3

5 7 8 3 1 4 6 2 9

4 9 2 5 6 7 1 3 8

Call Dennis O’Malia 317-370-0749

3 6 1 8 2 9 4 5 7

31

32

June 28, 2022

Current in Westfield currentinwestfield.com

EVERY TUESDAY IS

TENDERLOIN

TUESDAY

TM

JUNE 28 – JULY 26

Scan for details

The best way to travel the Tenderloin TrailTM is with a digital passport. Claim yours today for Tenderloin TuesdayTM deals and discounts from nearly 30 participating restaurants.

Claim your passport at TenderloinTuesday.com.

CARMEL | FISHERS | NOBLESVILLE | WESTFIELD | NORTHERN TOWNS