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Westfield Chamber of Commerce hires Steve Latour as executive director / P14

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metrics uses to track the rate of community spread it in Indiana counties.

On Aug. 26, state officials announced a Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. new feature on its dashboard at coronaviKristina Box said COVID-19 vaccines might only rus.in.gov. The state plans to create a colcreate temporary immunity. or-coated map to provide local and school PANDEMIC If so, annual vaccinations officials with an easy-to-understand system likely will be required. to track COVID-19’s spread on the county “We’ve said all along that coronaviruslevel, thus helping them make appropriate es, some of the strains, are the ones that decisions. The map, on a scale of 0-3, shows cause the common cold,” Box said a county’s rate of COVID-19 spread during a Sept. 2 virtual press brief(scoring does not trigger a state ing. “And you know we can get (the) requirement of any action). common cold over and over again, Previously, the map was to be so the idea that we were going to scored using an average score aplet everyone get exposed and get plying three metrics: The number of herd immunity has been questioned new cases per 100,000 residents, from the very beginning and not a county’s percent positivity rate Box something that we encouraged or and its change in percent positivity. thought would be appropriate.

But after consulting with county health “Until recently, we had not seen cases departments and local health officials, Box where people were definitively reinfected, said the state determined that a county’s but I can tell you that these are individuals change in percent positivity would no lonwho in a three- to four-month period of time ger be used to determine a county’s score once again became symptomatic and were on the map. tested and were positive. They actually “We have taken a deeper look at the looked at the genetics of that virus and impact that the change in the percent posiknew that particular strain of this Sarstivity rate has on counties and realized that CoV-2 was a little bit different — different we needed to make some adjustments,” Box enough that it was a reinfection.” said. “While we initially planned to use three Box said health officials hope the vacmetrics, we’ve determined (that) including cine, if one is developed, will last six to the percent change in positivity from week 12 months. She said that a viable COVID-19 to week introduced too much volatility and vaccine “like influenza, will be a repeated wasn’t truly representative of the situation vaccine on at least a yearly basis.” in a county or the true community spread.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said the state “For example, a county’s positivity rate still has “a long way to go” in its battle could be slightly improved but the rate of against COVID-19. spread could still be high based on the numData reporting ber of positive cases per 100,000 individuals Box said the state changed one of the or the percent positivity.”

Box said the state didn’t want to want to give a false sense of confidence to counties where the virus is still active by factoring a county’s change in percent positivity, Now, the map is be based on two metrics: A county’s number of new cases per 100,000 residents and its percent positivity rate.

But some local health officials question the utility of the map. Boone County Health Dept. Public Health Educator Claire Haughton said the map, which will use data collected by the Indiana State Dept. of Health, would likely be outdated, thus failing to provide an up-to-date snapshot of community spread.

Haughton said data collected by the ISDH has consistently reported fewer cases and deaths in Boone County than the Boone County Health Dept. has throughout most of the pandemic, either because of delays in receiving test results, delays in data collection or incomplete data reporting.

Haughton said the lagging data the ISDH reports would also create a lagging map of community spread.

School funding The State Board of Education passed a resolution that will provide funding to schools as anticipated before the development of the public health emergency.

Schools whose students attended in-person classes in February but are learning virtually as of Sept. 18 will receive 100 percent funding as anticipated before the public health emergency.

Schools whose students attended virtually in February and are still offering only virtual classes will continue to receive 85 percent funding.

Free Medicare education lesson — A free workshop on Medicare will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St. Shops open at Clay Terrace — Sephora and Rose & Remington are now open at Clay Terrace. Both stores held grand openings on Aug. 14.

Sephora sells beauty supplies, including brands unique to the Clay Terrace location. Rose & Remington offers stylists to help create the right look and sells jewelry, candles and other items to support nationwide and global initiatives.

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DISPATCHES Altrusa International of Hamilton County seeks members — Altrusa International of Hamilton County is welcoming new members this fall. All are welcome. A virtual meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Attendees will learn more about the service projects and meet new people. For Zoom information, call Joanne Kemp at 317-674-5754.

WHS grad earns Distinguished Cadet award — Kalvin Kingshill, a 2019 graduate of Westfield High School, earned the Distinguished Cadet award after his first year at the United States Military Academy at West Point. To receive the award, a cadet must earn a GPA of 3.67 or better.

Kingshill Recognition occurs in the privilege of wearing gold stars on the uniform collar to reflect distinguished academic achievement. Kingshill also earned the Award of Achievement which goes to the top 15 percent in class rank. Class rank is determined by a combined score in academics, physical fitness and military education.

Forbes recognizes Centier Bank — Centier Bank was recently recognized by Forbes as being the No. 1 bank in Indiana for the second consecutive year. Forbes conducted its second annual Best-In-State-Banks survey through market research firm Statista. More than 25,000 customers are surveyed to rate banks they have belonged to for overall satisfaction.

Native tree sale — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling 35 species of native trees for $28 each. Trees will be approximately three to five feet tall at delivery. Pre-orders are required and due

by Sept. 28. Trees may be picked up Oct. 23 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds.

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Prevent property theft, fraud — The Hamilton County Recorder’s Office has rolled out a new program to protect residents from property theft and fraud. The new system, Doxpop Property Watch, notifies property owners with an email to alert them to changes or filings that affect them. Doxpop is a free service that provides residents access to all their recorded documents online.

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Mayor introduces audit team

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister and Bryan Callahan from BKD CPAs & Advisors to conduct the audit.

Mayor Andy Cook introduced his audit Each firm will focus on a certain aspect. team at a Sept. 1 Westfield City Council speBKD CPAs & Associates will focus on the cial meeting. forensic investigation, Baker Tilly GOVERNMENT Cook called Municipal Advisors will focus on the for a financial operational assessment and Taft review of all city financial practices Stettinius & Hollister will focus on and accounts after council member compliance with the law.

Troy Patton voiced concern about a Callahan said the forensic infinancial discrepancy between Bullvestigations will be deeper than a pen Tournaments and Grand Park. financial statement audit, and that Cook “The need for this is something the process will test every payment we have all discussed for quite some time,” made by the city.

Cook said. “The purpose of (the Sept. 1 meetAt the end of the investigation, all three ing was) to introduce the council and our members will jointly present their findings.. guests to the audit investigation team that “We are taking on separate roles, especially the administration has chosen. The purpose at the start, but we are going to bring all this of this is to take a deep dive into the finantogether in one cohesive report with our findcial stability, the financial processes of this ings and recommendations,” Callahan said. city across the broad spectrum.”

Cook said he has ordered each departCook said accusations have been made ment head to fully cooperate with the about how much cash the city has available. investigation, and that he has requested “Within the power that the state legislathe city’s associated agencies, such as the ture has given mayors of third-class cities, Redevelopment Commission, the RedevelI have the ability to call for a full investigaopment Authority and the Clerk Treasurer’s tion of this city and do so by choosing three Office, to cooperate as well. firms to conduct this,” Cook said.

Cook said he is unsure how long the proCook appointed Daniel Hedden from Baker cess will take, or how much it will cost.

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The Cottages of Sanders Glen under construction — Construction of 27 new senior independent living cottages recently began adjacent to Sanders Glen Assisted Living, 334 S. Cherry St. The Cottages of Sanders Glen, the latest project by Patch Development, will offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floorplans. The goal of the cottages is to provide Central Indiana’s seniors a safe and convenient place to live.

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Kiddie Academy of Chatham Hills offers new programs — The Kiddie Academy of Chatham Hills is now offering a program where it facilitates eLearning for first through sixth graders for parents who choose the eLearning alternative but are unable to facilitate the training themselves.

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Westfield dances to continue with outdoor element

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The City of Westfield has sought to continue growing popular events despite the coronavirus pandemic EVENT “The dances have particular meaning for so many this year,” Westfield Communications Director Vicki Duncan Gardner said. “Many families have been missing the opportunities to make fun memories. These dances are opportunities to help

support our families this year in a safe way.”

The second Mother Son Dance is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18. The fourth annual Daddy Daughter Dance will be held 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19. Both events are at the Bridgewater Club Event Tent and are recommended for ages 3 to 10.

Kelley Wells, the city’s community events manager, said organizers have made several changes to the dances to ensure the safety of all attendees, including being held outdoors in a tent.

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Attendance capacity has been reduced to 200 per dance to allow for social distancing.

The normal capacity per dance is 350 people.

“Snacks will be individually wrapped, temperatures will be taken at check-in and hand-sanitizing stations will be available throughout the event space,” Wells said.

“Masks are also required and are part of the (masquerade) theme.”

Admission is $15 for each person.

For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com.

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“Really, it’s been several months of closed-door conversations. Not on purpose, but I felt like it was a good time for me to Westfield City Council member Scott Wilmeet with voters and tell them a bit about lis wants to give constituents in his district what’s going on, things that are going to a chance to impact them and future developGOVERNMENT interact with ments coming to the city,” Willis him outside of said. council meetings, so he’s conductWillis doesn’t have a set agenda ing a town-hall style meeting from for the evening, but he expects 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Bridgetopics to include the city’s golf cart water Club, 3535 E. 161st St. ordinance, the SEP corporate headThe event will be open to all resiquarters coming to Westfield, the Willis dents of Westfield, but it will largely Wheeler Landing development near cover topics in District 1.

Ind. 32 and construction, such as proposed “I really thought about doing it toward roundabouts at 161st Street and Union the beginning of the year from Day 1 of beStreet and 161st Street and Oak Road. ing on council, but COVID put a stop to that,” There will be a question-and-answer sesWillis said. “I thought it was important to sion. Registration isn’t required. There will revisit that approach. I want to make sure be a cash bar available but no food. Face I give constituents in my district a chance masks must be worn. to interact with me and voice concerns or “I’m excited to kick this thing off,” Willis ask questions about what’s going on in the said. “My plan is to do this every quarter, city.” but we’ll see how it goes. If no one shows Willis said that since council meetings up, we may not continue it long, but my have been conducted online, it’s difficult for goal is to do this every quarter and give residents to communicate their thoughts people a chance to share their concerns.” about certain developments.

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The coronavirus pandemic has reduced the Grand Games to a 5K run, yet City of Westfield Communications EVENT Director Vicki Duncan Gardner said city officials are excited it will continue.

“It may look a little different this year with our safety protocols, but it still promises to be a great time to get out and get some exercise,” Duncan Lingg Gardner said. “It is our hope that the community will rally around this opportunity.”

The Grand Games debuted in 2017 as an Olympic-style event designed to provide quality competition in various sports for athletes, City of Westfield Community Events Coordinator Alexa Lingg said. In the past, the one-day event has included running and fitness (CrossFit). Cornhole was going to be added this year.

This year, participants will have the option to complete their 5K in person at Grand Park Sports Campus starting at 7:30 a.m.

Sept. 12 or virtually no later than Sept. 30.

“Participants of the in-person event must follow social distancing guidelines outside of their own family,” Lingg said. “Masks must be worn until participants cross the start line and be put back on immediately once they finish. Other safety measures include staggered start times, extra restrooms, hand sanitizers and hand-washing stations available throughout the race areas. Water bottles will be provided at the water station instead of open cups.

Volunteers and staff will be health screened prior to the event and will be masked at all times.”

Lingg said post-race snacks, water and medals will be in a bag given to the finishers on their way out.

There is a cap of 250 participants. Registration will remain open until 7 p.m. Sept. 11.

For $30, participants will receive a T-shirt, neck gaiter and finisher’s medal.

For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com.

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Project: Jersey Street Expected completion: Closed during Location: From Union Street to Mill Street construction of the Grand Junction Plaza, Expected completion: Jersey Street will estimated completion in 2021. be closed for the remainder of the Grand Junction Plaza construction.

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There also will be a silent auction.

The Mayor’s Yellow Tie Gala, supporting “In the past, we’ve all gathered for dinner the Westfield Youth Assistance Program, together, and with the pandemic, that just developed its isn’t possible this year,” Campbell GIVING BACK name for a very said. “Instead, we will have local specific reason. restaurants that you can patron“The gala is our signature event ize and have special discounts on first held in 2010 and organized food items for the day of the event.

by Westfield’s first mayor, Andy Some restaurants are partnering Cook, who is color blind and can with us to give a portion of their only see yellow, hence the name,” proceeds that day back to the proCampbell said Janelle Campbell, WYAP board gram as well. These restaurants president. “Fitting that yellow has stood for will be listed on our website and will be wisdom and intellect throughout the ages, identified with yellow swag on the day of the Yellow Tie Gala aims to raise thousands the event.” of dollars to do the same for the youth in The goal is to raise $100,000 for the the community. By giving to the youth, we program. serve every advantage to grow and reach “This seems like a lofty goal, but I’m contheir true potential. We’re confident that fident our community can do it,” Campbell they will grow up to become engaged and said. “In years past, we have had a handful contributing members of this community or of fundraisers over the course of the year, whatever community they find themselves including the Mayor’s Yellow Tie Ball and in some day.” our reverse raffle. Those events combined The gala was originally scheduled for would get us to the $200,000 mark in orJune 6 but will now be a virtual event Oct. der to provide the services needed for our 1. Campbell said the June event was going children and families. This year, due to the to be a different format and not a sit-down pandemic, all of these fundraisers are being dinner as in the past. combined into this one event.

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The coronavirus pandemic has raised concern about depression and substance abuse.

EVENT A panel of Dianna Huddleston, Aspire Indiana Health; Kassie Frazier, Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center; and Deidra Rausch, The Cabin Counseling Center, shared some advice on recognizing warning signs during questioning at a joint Westfield and Zionsville Chamber of Commerce luncheon Aug. 20 at Finley Creek Farms in Zionsville.

“If you feel things aren’t going well for you, if you are having a difficult time sleeping or eating, or overeating, or you are not interested in things you used to be interested in, it’s time for a mental health check-up,” said Huddleston, director of comprehensive services for Hamilton and Boone counties. “It’s just like you would go to the doctor if your leg hurt, you should come to see a mental health professional when you are not feeling right.”

Huddleston said people who have extreme issues with addictions, one could notice major changes in their behavior. She said they might show an over-interest in one thing and a lack of interest in something else that they used to be interested in.

“They might have more anger or depression,” she said. “It’s important we always think about taking care of our brains and mental health just like we take care of our bodies.”

Frazier said to look for changes in teenagers’ attitudes.

“That’s hard because teenagers have attitudes, anyway,” Frazier said. “I’m especially concerned with the time they spend on computers, isolated from peers and from other adults. A lot of us are in situations where we have high schoolers who are

staying home alone to do their eLearning.

It’s extremely important to do the check-ins with them nightly and even throughout the day. I’m a big tester with my daughter to see if she needs anything.”

Frazier said she encourages an open line of communication with every family.

Rausch said she has been working with couples who are overly stressed with working from home and teaching from home without an education degree.

“There are three ingredients: unpredictable, uncontrollable and no end in sight.

I think when that is how you are feeling mentally, not just with COVID, all those three ingredients can make you feel stress and anxiety is off the rails,” Rausch said. “I think that’s why some people are baking a lot. You know the ingredients. You know how it’s going to turn out for the most part, and you know how much time you have to bake it. We don’t do well as a species when things are unpredictable, uncontrollable and no end in sight.”

Huddleston said it’s important to evaluate mental health conditions for ourselves and loved ones.

“It’s important to reach out and do one more Zoom or Google call to friends and family, make a phone call,” she said. “And we do that for each other. We know our seniors are really struggling. They were a population of people that were already isolated, and this compounded that. We have to keep them isolated to keep them safe, so it’s really important we do those extra check-ins and phone calls and giving people assistance and connecting them to services. Aspire was able to pivot to VIP, Video in Person. We were able to do that because of the technology we already had, so we’ve been able to reach out and connect with seniors who would have never come into our office because they had so much anxiety and depression. They are now able to connect virtually and start services.”

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When Steve Latour heard about the open position at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce, he knew it was the right fit for him.

Latour began his new career as executive director of the chamber Sept. 8.

Latour is a former CEO of a nationwide nonprofit, Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity and Foundation, and most recently served as the chief housing officer for Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity’s national house corporation.

“Having been in the Greek and nonprofit world for a number of years, I wanted to get more involved in city government and local nonprofits,” Latour said. “So when I heard about this opportunity, I thought this would be a good fit with the membership organization (experience) that I have had and my communications background would be good for a growing city like Westfield.”

A Westfield resident, Latour, 40, has a history of civic involvement with the community. He is president of the Ashford Place HOA, a neighborhood near Moontown Road and 186th Street.

Latour also is the president-elect of the Westfield Youth Assistance Program and is helping plan the Oct. 1 Yellow Tie Gala.

Latour moved to Indiana in 2005. In 2014, he moved to Kansas City, Mo., to work for Sigma Tau Gamma. When the fraternity board moved its headquarters to Indianapolis in 2018, he moved to Westfield the same year.

Latour wants to meet as many chamber members as possible within the first 60 days of his new position.

“I just want to try to get out there and hear from folks and understand how they’re doing. Obviously, we are in this unprecedented pandemic, and I want to know how that’s impacting their business,” Latour said. “I’m interested in meeting with the small businesses, the large businesses.

I want to meet with farmers that have companies here in Westfield. I want to meet with everybody I can, even the nonmembers of the chamber, to get a sense of where are they, how is Westfield weathering this storm we are in right now and what does it look like going forward, and what role can the chamber play helping to support everybody.

“I’m curious to see where they think we do well and where we can improve.”

Anyone with questions, concerns or comments can contact Latour by email at slatour@westfield-chamber.org.

“I would love for people to reach out to set up a meeting,” Latour said. “If they don’t want to meet, I would love to hear their thoughts. This is such a cool moment for Westfield to have all the growth it’s experienced and change it’s expe-

riencing, and I want to see how we as a chamber can keep evolving with that and keep helping everybody go forward.”

Past president Nick Verhoff will serve with the chamber until November as president emeritus to ensure a smooth transition.

For more, visit westfield-chamber.org.

Steve Latour is the new executive director of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

MEET STEVE LATOUR Resides: Ashford Place, Westfield Age: 40 Personal: Single, no children but wants to adopt a Labrador or golden retriever by next year Hobbies: Working out, reading, keeping in touch with family and friends and spending time with his nephews.

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Commentary by Terry Anker “How can I have any confidence in your polls since you missed so far the last time I trusted you?” demanded the churlish evening newscaster. She had a good point. Those who are tasked with prognosticating our future based upon a series of questions to random humans tend to speak with what can only be described as “high confidence” in their own ability and methodology. Perhaps being self-possessed with certainty is a requirement to getting other people to listen. And getting other people to listen, it seems increasingly so these days, is the way to make money.

“Well,” retorted the rather portly and now visibly perspiring guest, “this time we have heavily over-weighted for the straight white male.” Other than following up with the expected “what does that mean?” the interviewer simply smiled a knowing smile, looked directly into the camera with a near wink and went to commercial. It seemed that the magic formula had been perfected and that the next round of alchemy would indeed produce gold from lead.

As business leaders, consumers and voters, we are routinely subjected to the predictions of these surveys. They determine the aroma of detergent, how long (and if) the Shamrock Shake will be available and the priority of many political agendas. It prevents us from making giant investments for something our customers don’t want. But too often, these prophecies are way off. New Coke comes to mind. Still, they generally work.

The art, it appears, is using good math to get good samples, hope that good luck shows up and exude strong confidence — a good deal of it — that anyone can really expect to know the future. But what happens when our well-intentioned, if not deserved, confidence leads to smugness and blinding hubris? Can we believe our own sales pitch?

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

Unleashing the poet within Commentary by Danielle Wilson Step aside, Shel Silverstein! There’s a new poet on the block, and she is me! Or rather, my 8-yearHUMOR old self. While rummaging through an old scrapbook recently, I discovered a newspaper cutout from 1980. A poem called “Silly Rules” by yours truly, which I will now share, in its entirety, with you, my adoring public: Do not jump on the beds, dad said, Do not jump on your sister’s doll’s head.

Do not put your pen in the Jell-O, Do not hit you sister with a pillow.

Do not go to school without your books, Do not go fishing without your hooks.

Do not jump on muddy chairs, Do not talk to bearded bears.

Honestly, I’m pretty impressed. The cadence feels a bit forced in my discerning opinion, and I committed the literary crime of unnecessarily repeating a word with “sister,” the horror. But the creativity? Well done, little Danielle! Pens in Jell-O? Bearded

bears? That’s imagination, people.

Is it any wonder, then, that some 40 years later I’ve become a global phenomenon? (If by “global,” I mean the Indy suburbs, and “phenom,” the three bimonthly hate mails I receive). The brilliance has been within me since second grade, just waiting for the new millennium to be unleashed again on the world. You’re welcome.

And I suppose I should thank you, too, for allowing me to unburden my talent each week. My already large head can inflate even further with the amount of awesomeness floating around up there. Of course, now that I’ve recalled my poetry skills, I might have to move on to bigger and better things.

Step aside, Shel Silverstein. Peace out.

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My already large head can inflate even further with the amount of awesomeness floating around up there.

Of course, now that I’ve recalled my poetry skills, I might have to move on to bigger and better things.

Editor, It is past time for serious, nonviolent, demonstrating protestors to find other ways to express their views. To be properly heard and listened to, they must disassociate themselves from the violent extremists that have hijacked their method and messages. These rebellious hoodlums produce an anarchy with the ultimate goal of overthrowing the peaceful society brave soldiers have fought and died for, and which God has so greatly blessed.

Protesting has been given a bad name by those who abuse it. Alternate avenues are readily available and can have a great effect in bringing about reasonable change.

It is so easy to email the President of the United States, our state’s two senators and the representative from your district. Call local or Washington, D.C., offices. Write a note to the chief of police, or the mayor, or a letter-to-the-editor of Current Publishing. Use social media in a responsible way.

Get those who believe as you do to follow your example. Hundreds or thousands of letters and phone calls will have a great impact.

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I haven’t worn a tie in years — with one exception. I always wore one to the Unitarian Universalist Church on SunHUMOR day. That is, before we started Zooming our services. The ties were from my special collection of neckwear to honor legendary comedic heroes I admire. I’ve combed Amazon, searched eBay and Googled just about every name in hopes of finding some new ones. Meanwhile, here’s a look at a few faces in my collection.

Buster Keaton My favorite silent screen star. He wasn’t just silent, but expressionless. It’s not easy to be a comedy legend that way. Never watched one of his films? What else have you got to do this week? Watch “The General” first (it’s not about a general).

Laurel and Hardy Here’s the test of great comedy. I have seen many of their films, multiple times. I know exactly what is going to happen and I laugh before it happens. Watch as Stan in “Way Out West” gets into a giggling fit while an unscrupulous woman is trying to get a deed from his pocket. I giggle with him every time.

The Three Stooges If you are female, you will probably hate this tie. But if you are one the few women who love the Three Stooges, where were you when I was looking for a wife?

George Burns Gracie was the funny one, but George Burns was the ultimate straight man.

“Where did you get those flowers, Gracie?”

“Well, Mrs. Pincheon is in the hospital and you told me to take her flowers. I just got back from visiting her and I took them.”

Jack Benny He seldom made a joke himself, but the people around him — like his wife, Mary

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Charlie Chaplin Chaplin was proof that silence is golden. On my Facebook page, there’s a photo showing this tie right in the middle of my collection. Chaplin was not my favorite comic legend, but it’s my favorite tie because it matches more shirts.

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Abbott and Costello “Who’s On First?” is the classic comedy bit of all time. It wasn’t actually created by the iconic duo, but they revived and finetuned it from an old Vaudeville bit. I’ve listened to it a thousand times. I’ve even tried to do the routine with my friend (and former student) Peter Spellos. We know the words — we just don’t have the melody.

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Entrepreneur Jeff Wroblewski has announced plans to build a new coffee shop, The Human Bean, at Ind. 32 NEW BIZ and Hillcrest Drive in Westfield. It is a drive-thru coffee and smoothie establishment with outdoor seating. Wroblewski is partnering with Westfield-based EdgeRock Development for the project. “(The Human Bean’s) mission is to captivate and delight their customers by serving the highest quality of beverages and products while providing memorable customer experiences. We are civic-minded and will be looking for ways to support the communities we will serve. Giving back to others is a big part of who we are,” Wroblewski said.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The audience was left wanting more after seeing Dylan Query’s short film, “Cold Creek.”

FILM The Fishers resident is happy to oblige.

“After the crucial reception we got from our short film, we decided to make it our pilot,” he said. “We are continuing the story from the short film.”

Query has a GofFundMe page to produce his first feature-length film called “Cold Cross.”

“Cold Creek” was written by Query and his friend Jacob Stieneker, who stars in the short film. Query and Stieneker are graduates of Pike Central High School in Petersburg.

Query, who graduated from Ball State University in December 2019, majored in telecommunications and minored in entrepreneurship and digital media storytelling.

Query works as a digital media specialist at Alegion in Carmel and owns Query Productions, which films weddings, events and films.

When creating a short film called “ReTnE” while at Ball State, Query put out a casting call on Facebook.

“Jacob responded and said he was interested in acting in it,” Query said. “This was his first involvement in being in any kind of film production. We submitted it to Ball State’s Frog Baby Festival, and we ended up winning three awards at the festival.

That whole experience inspired Jacob.”

A couple of months later, Stieneker told Query he had an idea for a Western and asked if he would be interested in making it.

“I realized I wanted to encourage his newfound passion,” Query said. “We ended up making ‘Cold Creek,’ and that was kind of my swan song for being at Ball State.”

The film, directed by Query, revolves around William McCarthy, played by Stieneker, who returns years later to seek revenge on the sheriff for the murder of his parents.

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“Cold Creek” received thousands of views on Facebook and was chosen for several film festivals. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, several festivals have been postponed or canceled.

“Cold Creek” won Best Short Film at Popcon’s inaugural International Film Festival in Indianapolis. The film also won Best Director, Best Actor and Best Cinematography at the 2020 Frog Baby Festival.

Query said they are still working on a script for a full-length version.

“While we are writing the script, we are fundraising for the product itself,” he said.

“Our goal is to actually start filming this fall.”

As of Sept. 1, nearly half of the $10,000 goal has been raised. The money raised will be specifically used for talent, props and location rentals.

“We want to invest in local talent,” Query said. “We want to rent local venues to film. With my production company, I have all the gear I need to do this.”

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actors and actresses are looking for opportunities.

Query’s goal is to succeed as a filmmaker while staying in Indiana.

“Indiana has tried to pass a film incentive bill on several occasions. Unfortunately, it hasn’t passed yet,” he said. “I’m not entirely sure had it been passed (that) it was the right time for Indiana. If you look at the other states that are getting popular with filmmaking, Georgia, for instance, since 2012, their filmmaking has grown exponentially, creating thousands and thousands of jobs. Before the big boom, Georgia started investing in filmmaker infrastructure. They started investing in production studios and sound stages. They started to build the solid base and then came the film incentive bill. It was a good, well-thought out process.”

Query said the next film bill should play to Indiana’s strengths.

For more, visit gofundme.com/f/query-productions-first-feature-film. A $9 donation will earn a digital ticket to “Cold Cross.”

Historic Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens, 10595 Eller Rd., Fishers, 13 artists from Fishers Arts Council and music by Ashton Wolfe, 4 to 8 p.m Sept. 12. Free.

Spyker set for Artist of the Day stint editorial@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Arts Council will feature Carmel Arts Council member Robin Manetta Spyker at the Artist of the Day at its fifth Art in the Garden event from 3 to 7 p.m.

Sept. 12. The event, which is part of the Meet Me on Main in the Carmel Arts District, will be held adjacent to the Carmel Arts Council’s Childrens Art Gallery, 40 W. Main St. in Carmel. Children and adults are invited to learn more about art.

Spyker plans to bring her oil paints to showcase her talent as a painter. A lifelong long teacher, she will present two activities for children: a photo scavenger hunt and understanding pointillist painting. Spyker, a Carmel resident, has visited galleries around the world.

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Festival in July, organizers presented a Sorvig said there will likely be room for hybrid schedule of virtual 200 cars per night.

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Prairie in Fishers. Heartland scheduled two It’s neat to partner with Conner Prairie, themed films each evening Oct. 12-14 at which has such a great following on the Conner Prairie’s parking lot during the Oct. north side (of Indianapolis area) as well.”

8-18 festival. The other evening shows will The Heartland film schedule is slated to be at Tibbs. be released Sept. 17.

“The spotlight will either be on Conner Even though theaters have reopened, Prairie or Tibbs,” Sorvig said.

Sorvig said it wasn’t clear that would be the Sorvig, a Carmel resident, said Heartland case in October with all the changes during has discussed with Conner Prairie before the pandemic. about partnering.

“We erred on the side of caution and “It was a great time for us to get togethwanted to make sure everyone was safe,” er and talk about some real options for the he said. “We are going to have no actual sitfall,” Sorvig said. “This is a full partnership. down inside screenings this year.”

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Miami and I had many canceled performances. It’s good to be making music again. It’s what I do, and I think an opera is more than Like many performers, Rafael Porto has a job. It’s kind of a lifestyle. I definitely miss had his career put on hold for several not being able to perform, so I’m glad to months. research different ways to make it PERFORMANCE Porto had possible.” been living in Porto, a 2009 Ben Davis High Miami as an artist-in-residence at School graduate, earned his underFlorida Grand Opera, but when the graduate degree at Butler Universipandemic began he returned to his ty and master’s degree from Indiana parents’ home in Indianapolis.

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Porto will take part in Indianap“Opera can seem like it’s unapPorto olis Opera’s “Opera in the Park” at 7 proachable, sometimes a little scary p.m. Sept. 11 at MacAllister Amphitheater at to people,” Porto said. “But I think opera can Garfield Park in Indianapolis. It’s the third be really easy to grasp, appreciate and love. year the company has hosted the free conBut I think sometimes you have a bit of forcert. Capacity for social distancing is 500 mal stigma to it, dressing up and (knowing) and all those tickets have been claimed. when to clap at the right times.”

The event will be led by Indianapolis Porto took part in the first staged opera Opera Artistic Advisor Alfred Savia. Angela production in the U.S. after the lockdown Brown will be a featured vocalist along with was lifted in early July at the Northern Porto, a bass baritone soloist.

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“I’ve worked with Indianapolis Opera “That was a different experience because since 2011. It was one of my first shows,” it was a full opera production,” Porto said. “I Porto said. “I’m super honored to be part of definitely give credit to anybody that’s trythis just to make some music again. Things ing any new thing to just keep doors open.” ended abruptly (in March) when I was in

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FOR HIRE Wanted: a Part-time babysitter for weekend hours. Must be 21 and be able to drive to our home. Must love toddlers. Must be Trained in CPR and First Aid. West Carmel neighborhood. $12 an hour. Please contact me at dmay7th@aol.com .

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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.

Daytime positions available!

Lead PEGA Business Architect sought by CNO Services, LLC in Carmel, IN 40 hrs/wk. Duties: Capture and understand the business processes associated with the business problem being solved and the solution to be implemented. Understands & leverages appropriate Methodology & DCO tools and techniques. Partner with Product Owner to compile, deliver, and maintain product backlog consisting of user stories and supporting documentation. Drives test strategy and development and serves as lead consultant to ensure alignment to business goals, objectives, and vision. Interprets internal or external issues and recommends/influences solutions, re-designs, and on-going best practices Models inter- and intra- business relationships and perspectives (Target Operating Model, Capability Model, and Function Model). Performs on-going analysis for input into future looking strategy. Ensures delivered work product meet/ perform to functional requirements by communication of business requirements to the application architects. Requires: Min. Requirements: bachelors degree in information technology, computer science, or related or foreign equivalent, plus minimum of 8 years experience in analysis, requirement gathering and development of enterprise applications systems. Specific skills or other requirements: 4 years of industry domain experience. 5 years of pega experience. Pega certification required. 3 years of pega technical leadership experience on large scale projects. Please reply with resume to: Michelle Fry, 11825 N. Pennsylvania Street, Carmel, IN 46032.

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PATRIOT DAY In honor of Patriot Day, let us remember the lives lost and sacrifices made on September 11. As we reflect on the events of that day, may we honor and be thankful to the heroes in our lives.

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