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The 2-cent food and beverage tax is split between the Capital Improvements Board in Indianapolis and the City of Westfield. (Photo by Anna Skinner) Founded Jan. 29, 2008, at Westfield, IN Vol. XII, No. 43 Copyright 2019. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Westfield are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com In partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Hamilton County law enforcement CRIME officials are being commended for their work in investigating and prosecuting child exploitation crimes in Indiana. Ellison On Oct. 15, the U.S. Dept. of Justice recognized the Hamilton County Metropolitan Child Exploitation Task Force for its work on the Project Safe Childhood initiative and Operation Dry Dock that resulted in the arrests and convictions of 10 people for crimes related to child exploitation. The task force is made up of police officers from the Carmel Police Dept., Fishers Police Dept., and the Dept. of Homeland Security. Fishers Police Dept. Capt. Cameron Ellison is the director of the Hamilton County Metropolitan Child Exploitation Task Force and was assigned to the task force in 2011 as a lieutenant. “We have the task force itself, and then we have this longstanding, close relationship with Homeland Security where we have a Homeland Security investigations agent in our office every day,” Ellison said. “In general, the way it works is that we conduct our investigations and have cases and work those jointly, whether it’s our task force working on a state-level case, or we might be assisting the agent on a federal-level case.” Ellison said the local task force is one of several agencies nationwide working under the umbrella of the

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federal Internet Crimes Against Children task force. The Project Safe Childhood initiative launched in 2006 and combats the proliferation of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes against children. It operates out of U.S. Attorneys offices. Locally, cases from the initiative resulted in the sentencing Barlow of five men who all pleaded guilty to various counts of sexual exploitation of a child, transportation of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, shipping and transporting child pornography and offense by a registered sex offender. Adam Armstrong, 29, Frankfort; Daniel Doyle, 33, Franklin; Jason Frye, 37, Frankfort; Timothy Reeves, 37, Linton; and Zachary Ballinger, 33, Franklin, were sentenced to a combined 1,410 months in prison. “The unique part of these types of investigations is there are no real jurisdictional lines with these cases,” Ellison said. “Someone could be in another country and victimizing somebody in Indiana or Fishers. The local agency has a very limited capability to investigate the person who’s perpetrating those crimes. We deal with the victim, but we may not deal with the follow-up. With this cooperation with Homeland Security, we can actually play an active role in that follow-up and track that case all the way back. “It works the same way in reverse, where we may have a suspect here that’s victimizing someone else in a dif-

WHS Global Fair returns – Westfield High School’s Global Fair event will be at 6:30 Oct. 30 in the WHS auditorium, 18250 N. Union St. The cultural event includes global food, music with WHS Steelpan, student performances and more. Tickets are $5 and can be bought at whspa.booktix.com.

ferent state or country. This task force is a very well-connected group, and we’re able to work with one another over all kinds of jurisdictional lines.” In addition to the convictions stemming from Project Safe Childhood, the U.S. Dept. of Justice recently announced results from Operation Dry Dock, an investigation targeting offenders using social networking tools to sexually exploit children and traffic child pornography. “Operation Dry Dock was a continuous, long-term undercover investigation, and the overarching initiative is all-encompassing of all of those types of cases that get filed through (us),” Ellison said. “It was almost four years ago that this case was actually active, and the case itself lasted well over a year. On the federal side, they don’t really release any information until all the defendants have been sentenced.” As of Oct. 15, the investigation had identified 18 children in Indiana, Kentucky, Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Canada and South Africa who were victims of exploitation crimes. It also led to the prosecution of at least 11 offenders, including Warren Knoop, 32, South Africa; Chato Patterson, 43, Indianapolis; Bradley Dennison, 30, Jeffersonville; Garrick Jorgensen, 39, Ohio; and Steven Robinson, 43, Texas. “The Carmel Police Dept. is proud to be a partner in Project Safe Childhood,” CPD Chief Jim Barlow said. “The officers assigned to this project are tasked with a very difficult but rewarding job. The hard work of the members of Hamilton County Metropolitan Child Exploitation Task Force has spared countless children the horrors of being future victims.” For more, visit justice.gov/psc. Kukura recognized — Westfield High School student Alex Kukura has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2019 Indiana Outstanding High School Student of Spanish Award by the Indiana Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

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DISPATCHES F.C. Tucker stats — Westfield homes spent more time on the market as prices continued to increase. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for Westfield homes was $343,831, a 13.7 percent increase from September 2018. The average price per square foot also increased to $146.79, up from $135.19 this time last year. Homes in the city sold in 40 days, 2.6 percent slower than last September. INDOT offering scholarships — The Indiana Dept. of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester and paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full time in one of Indiana’s

certified civil engineering schools and apply using the form at INDOTScholarship.IN.gov. Applications for the 20202021 school year must be submitted by Dec. 31. Foundations award scholarships — Central Indiana Community Foundation and its affiliates, The Indianapolis Foundation and Hamilton County Community Foundation, have awarded 185 scholarships totaling more than $1.4 million for the 2019-20 academic year. Recipients will receive varying scholarship amounts, with the maximum award for some scholarships equal to full tuition. Scholarship opportunities for the 2020-21 academic year can be viewed at cicf.org/scholarships in September and applications open in November.

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WESTFIELD Project: 276th Street Extension Project Project: Westfield Boulevard Location: 281st Street closed beconnector Location: This extension will CONSTRUCTION tween Gwinn and Whetston roads Expected completion: Nov. 22 connect the roundabout at Ind. 32 Detour: 286th Street to Ind. 19 and Shamrock Boulevard with David Project: Ditch bridge replacement Brown Drive. The project began last week as Location: Joyce Avenue closed between Strawthe contractor plans to begin installing erosion town Avenue and 241st Street control measures, staking and clearing of right of Expected completion: Nov. 29 way. Expected completion: End of 2020 Project: Monon Trail bridge Location: Monon Trail closed near Ind. 32. Expected completion: Early December NOBLESVILLE & NORTH Project: Logan Street Pedestrian Bridge Location: Northbound lane of Ind. 19 closed between Ind. 32 and Logan Street. Westbound lane of Logan Street closed between Ind. 19 and Eighth Street. Riverwalk path closed. Expected completion: May 2020 Detour: Ind. 32, Ind. 38 and Eighth, Conner, Nixon and Logan streets Project: Roundabout construction at Beck’s Hybrids Location: 276th Street closed between Devaney and Gwinn roads Expected completion: On or before Nov. 1 Detour: Gwinn Road, 266th Street, Devaney Road

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Project: Ind. 37 Improvement Project Location: Construction began at 126th Street in August will be followed by 146th, 131st and 141st streets, ending with 135th Street. Expected completion: 2022 Detour: Ind. 37 will remain open during all phases of construction, with two northbound and two southbound lanes open during each phase. There will be closures on side roads with alternate routes always accessible, which will be announced at the time of the closure. Project: Utility relocation for future 96th Street expansion Location: 96th Street between Lantern and Cumberland roads Expected completion: 96th Street expansion to begin next year, utility work expected for the next several months

Project: Downtown infrastructure improvement Location: Lantern Road closed south of 116th Street to Fishers Pointe Boulevard Expected completion: Lantern Road phase to last 90 days and began Oct. 7. Overall project to be complete in fall 2020. Detour: Lantern Road access open from the north for local traffic and Fishers Elementary School but will be closed between 116th Street and Fishers Pointe Boulevard. Use Fishers Pointe Boulevard for detour. GEIST Project: 82nd Street Improvement Project Location: 82nd Street between Lantern and Fall Creek roads. Travel lane to be added in each direction in addition to street resurfacing, drainage improvements, sidewalks and ADA-compliant access ramps. Expected completion: November 2020 CARMEL Project: Reconstruction of Guilford Road Location: Guildford Road closed between Main Street and City Center Drive. Roundabout construction at Guilford Road and Main Street is under way Expected completion: The city has not provided an estimated completion date.

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APC OKs rezoning requests, Trails amendment Compiled by Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission met Oct. 21. Among other projects, the APC approved an amendment to The Trails planned unit development. The next APC meeting is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 6. For more, visit westfield.in.gov. What happened: The commission voted on a request for an amendment to The Trails planned unit development to add multi-family housing plans for a project by Holladay Properties. What it means: Holladay Properties is requesting the amendment for its proposed 7.38-acre, multi-family housing development at 801 E. 175th St, at the southeast corner of Ind. 32 and Oak Ridge Road along the Midland Trace Trail. Developers expect to build 224 units. The commission unanimously voted to send a favorable recommendation to the Westfield City Council, which has final say.

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What happened: The commission voted on a zoning request from Washington Prime Group by Onpointe Land Matters, LLC. What it means: Developers requested a change of zoning for approximately 32.7 acres at the northeast corner of Ind. 31 and 146th Street, which is Village Park Plaza, a commercial and retail shopping area. With the commission’s approval, the property’s zoning changed from special business/planned development to general business, allowing the property to be subdivided and each of the individual buildings to be platted as individual lots, of which there are

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DISPATCH Hamilton County recorder receives award — The Association of Indiana Counties announced that Hamilton County Recorder Jennifer Hayden received the 2019 Outstanding Recorder Award. The award recognizes Hayden’s contributions to county government throughout her years of public service. AIC President Stacey O’Day, right, presents the award to Hayden. (Submitted photo)

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Conner Prairie holds open house on river plan By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com On Oct. 16, Conner Prairie and City of Carmel officials conducted an open house at Wilfong Pavilion at Founder’s Park in HAMILTON COUNTY Carmel to discuss how the two organizations fit into the long-term White River Vision Plan. Representatives from Carmel City Council, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation, Conner Prairie and Hamilton County Tourism were on-hand to present information and answer questions. Conner Prairie mostly presented on development possibilities on the land it owns to the west of the river. Overall, Conner Prairie owns 1,046 acres of land and has 3.3 miles of White River frontage. The White River passes through Hamilton and Marion counties as it makes its way to the Wabash River. Tentative opportunities for Conner Prairie land could include a river ecology center, a farm-to-table restaurant with site-sourced ingredients, a conference center and more. Carmel City Council member Sue Finkam had some positive thoughts as well as some concerns. “I’m very excited about the aspect of having a

Plans for development west of the river include a sitesourced farm-to-table restaurant. (Submitted rendering)

high-quality interactive experience like this in our backyard,” she said. “I feel like (Conner Prairie) has been a good steward of the land they’ve been provided to manage.” Finkam said plans are in the works for kayak and canoe access to certain parts of the river from the river ecology center that aren’t currently offered. However, Finkam said she also has concerns for the nearby residential areas, mainly Legacy, a 440acre development at the southwest corner of 146th Street and River Road.

“I think (residents) will appreciate this if it truly honors nature and doesn’t feel like an intrusion,” she said. Finkam said she also was concerned about the potential long-term conference center. She said if that project comes to fruition, she hopes Conner Prairie will remain open to residential and city input. Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Board President Rich Taylor said more paths and a river ecology center have always been the subjects of public requests. “The river ecology center would provide an opportunity to show historically how the river has been used. There would be learning about the nature that surrounds the river,” he said. Taylor said if the river ecology center is built, it would like be a public-private partnership between the City of Carmel and Conner Prairie. Conner Prairie President and CEO Norman Burns said if a public-private partnership for the farm-totable restaurant forms, it would likely also include a partnership to plant the right crops and orchards to provide ingredients for the restaurant. Conner Prairie also plans to use some of the land to expand its rare breeds’ program. For more, visit mywhiteriver.com.

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Nurse, farmer from Atlanta enters 5th District race By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com

she said. “We need to pass trade agreements such as USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), and A 30-year resident of Indiana’s 5th I will be a strong advocate for these Congressional District has entered types of policies benefiting farmers the 2020 race and agriculture that is key to POLITICS that will result our national prosperity.” in a successor Henderson first lived in the to U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks area in Cicero from 1990 to (R-IN05). 1999 before moving to ZionsRepublican Beth Henderson ville, then back to northern announced her candidacy for Hamilton County to Atlanta the seat Oct. 10. Henderson is in 2007. She resides on a 118Henderson a former nurse and business acre farm where she manages owner and, since 1997, has been the crops and livestock. Henderson has CFO and managing partner of Achieva, been married to her husband, Terry, Inc., a training company that provides for 30 years. They have two children, educational programming in agriculOliver, 26, of Westfield, and Amelia, 25, tural technology for farmers. of Champaign, Ill. Henderson said her medical and “My husband and I have built our agriculture background have guided American dream from the ground up. some of the issues in which she is I am so proud of this state and esmost passionate. pecially the 5th District,” Henderson “Being a nurse and nurse case said. “With such deep roots, starting manager with an extensive health care businesses, raising a family and ownbackground, health care is not only ing a farm in the 5th District, I truly important to me, but important to our care about the people and especially country,” Henderson said. “Obamacare preserving the American dream for is not working, and we need to have our next generation. a healthcare system that works. “I plan to be an effective, accesThat means decreased regulations, sible voice for the people of the 5th increased transparency with cost, and District,” Henderson said. “I plan to a free market so people can choose have very strong constituent services programs that are appropriate for their available in the 5th District. When not medical needs. I also support coverage in D.C., I plan to spend my time in the for preexisting conditions.” district and bring the control back to Henderson said agriculture also is the people.” an important topic in her campaign. Learn more at bethforindiana.com. “Carrying on the traditional famFor stories on other candidates, ily farm is a struggle and concern,” visit youarecurrent.com.

DISPATCHES Trail closure — The Hagan-Burke Trail is closed at Lowes Way through the winter as construction crews work to extend Lowes Way to Range Line Road. A detour route is available along the Monon Trail and 146th Street. Westfield property awarded — The annual Midwest Multifamily Conference was Oct. 9-10, and it included granting the Prodigy Awards and the Awards of Excellence. Westfield

property, Maple Knoll Apartments of Marquette Management received two honors. The first was the Community of the Year and the second was Best Overall Amenities. ISP accepting applications — The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 80th Recruit Academy. Individuals must apply online at in.gov/isp/2368.htm. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 3.

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Westfield firefighter places fourth in competition By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com Matt Hansen, a Westfield firefighter, has gained recognition at the national level after placing high in a strength and agilRECOGNITION ity competition. Hansen, a Carmel resident, recently placed first in the “Over 40” division and fourth overall at the national-level of the Firefighter Combat Challenge with a time of 1:26. The competition, held from Oct. 4-6 in Fort Pierce, Fla., draws hundreds of firefighters from the U.S. and Canada annually to showcase the rigors of firefighting to the general public. Wearing full gear, contestants race head-to-head to complete jobs related to firefighting. “The competition revolves all around firefighting tasks, so it’s basically like an obstacle course that you have to do while you’re wearing all your gear,” Hansen said. “It’s basically what you would encounter every day on the job, especially on a fire call.” Hansen got his start as a firefighter with WFD in 2008 and has participated in the Firefighter Combat Challenge since 2012. Due to injuries and a lack of funding, Hansen, who typically competes with other WFD firefighters at the world level of the competition, said the department will not take part in

Westfield firefighter Matt Hansen, center, recently won first place in the “Over 40” division and fourth overall at the U.S. Nationals Firefighter Combat Challenge (Submitted photo)

the world competition. He instead decided to compete individually at the national level. In 2018, the WFD team won the world competition and Hansen placed seventh overall. “You always compete individually, but times go toward the team time,” Hansen said. “I started competing just to get in shape for the job, and then it kind of morphed into missing a sports atmosphere and missing that kind of competition. So, we found this and have been doing it ever since.” Hansen has been married to Kira for 16 years and has two kids, Annika, 6, and Maximum, 10.

DISPATCHES Citizens Westfield projects lower gas bills – Citizens Westfield recently projected an approximately 13 percent decline in the average natural gas heating bill for the November-through-March winter season. Assuming temperatures are normal, Citizens Westfield estimated the total average natural gas bill for the five-month winter heating season will be approximately $492, compared to $563 last winter. Due primarily to lower natural gas prices, the average annual residential gas bill of Citizens

Westfield customers has declined approximately 34 percent since 2009. Grand Park to play host to flag football championship — It was recently announced Grand Park will conduct the national 2020 flag football championship, called “The One.” It is the largest youth and adult flag football tournament in the U.S. The event includes 17 divisions with ages 7 to adults. The championship is scheduled for July 24-26, 2020.

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DISPATCHES Halloween safety — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents of trick-or-treaters to check the Sex Offender Registry to know which houses to avoid on Halloween. In Hamilton County 126 people are on the registry with another 67 traveling to the county to work. View the registry at sheriffalerts.com/cap_main. php?office=54835.

The Association of Indiana Counties has awarded Hamilton County the 2019 Local Government Cooperation Award for the Symons and Krause Drain Improvement Project. Hamilton County and the Town of Sheridan worked together to help solve flooding issues in the Town of Sheridan. From left, Hamilton County Commissioner Christine Altman, Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger and surveyor Kent Ward. (Submitted photo)

Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development announces interim team — HAND has named its interim leadership team. Andrea Muirragui Davis will serve as the interim executive director. Rebekah Metzger will serve as the interim deputy director. Keith Broadnax, current vice president for HAND, will take a more active role in the day to day activities of the organization. Davis and Metzger are already transitioning into their new roles and will take over for outgoing executive director Jennifer Miller Nov. 4. Plan commission meeting — The next Westfield Advisory Plan Commission meeting will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, or to view an agenda, visit westfield.in.gov. Holiday Ideas program announced — The Hamilton County Extension Homemakers have announced “Christ-

mas Morning at Our House” as this year’s Holiday Ideas program. It will be Nov. 15 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Doors open at 6 p.m. with crafts, food and entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. Entry is $6. The price includes craft supplies and a holiday booklet of recipes. Attendees are encouraged to wear pajamas, slippers and a robe. Registration is required by Nov. 8 by calling the Purdue Extension Service at 317-776-0854. City council meeting — The next Westfield City Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, or to view an agenda, visit westfield.in.gov. Library foundation announces board of directors — The Westfield Library Foundation recently announced the board of directors. Members include Kurt Beier, Joel Bruns, Julie Cooley, Susan Nixon, Brian Heaton, Mike Thomas and Maureen Warren. Send us your stories — Please email story suggestions on new businesses, interesting residents, upcoming events and more to Current in Westfield Managing Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

OBITUARY Janet Haskett, 74, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 18, surrounded by her family. She was a graduate of Westfield High School and resided in Westfield, Indiana, most of her life. Janet worked loyally for Underwriters Surety until she retired in 2009. She was a 20-year breast cancer survivor. She was most passionate about her family, especially her four grandchildren. She showed her compassion for others while volunteering. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Sam Haskett, Sr.; Her children, Sam (Gina) Haskett, Jr., of Lafayette, and Christine

(Greg) Kelty, of Fort Wayne; her grandchildren, Noah Haskett, and Jordan, Lyla and Declan Kelty; her brother John Gordon, her sister, Barbara Godby. She was preceded in death by her sisters Donetta Oldham and Marilyn Turner, and by her brother Joe Stewart. Funeral service was Oct. 24 at Carmel United Methodist Church. Interment followed at Summit Lawn Cemetery in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Carmel, Indiana, United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Online condolences available at: www.leppertmortuary.com

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When the Westfield City Council recently voted to create a separate account for food and beverage tax dollars, the move also created the misconception that the agenda item is a COVER STORY new tax. It isn’t. The council voted unanimously to create a separate account for food and beverage tax dollars, which were previously part of the general fund. City officials said that should never have been the case. Mayor Andy Cook said the topic was first broached in 2005, when the food and beverage tax was implemented. “The Indianapolis Capital ImCook provement Board, their intention was, ‘OK, you in the suburbs, you prosper greatly from our convention business in downtown Indianapolis, and we need help from the suburbs to fund improvements to our central core city to support our convention and sports business,’” Cook said. “The legislature gave cities in surrounding counties the option to opt in. If you opted in, you added 2 cents to any (dollar of) restaurant food and beverage purchase. The adopting city kept 1 cent and 1 cent went to downtown.” Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield opted into the tax. Fishers did not. “The theory was we need to support the convention business because people from the conventions were staying in Hamilton County hotels and eating

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food up here,” Cook said. “That’s how the food and beverage tax began.” When the tax was created, the Indiana General Assembly mandated the dollars be placed in a separate account. Because of an oversight, Westfield didn’t establish a separate account when it implemented the tax and instead funneled the dollars into its general fund. The item the city council approved was simply complying with state law by creating a separate account for those dollars. “It has to sit in an account with its own account number,” Cook said. “It’s not increasing. It’s not a new tax.” Regardless of which account the dollars are in, the city can use food and beverage tax dollars at its discretion. In an effort to be transparent in the 2020 budget, Cook said he suggested to city staff that food and beverage tax dollars should benefit projects at Grand Park since the sports campus is a major source of food and beverage tax dollars. Prior to Grand Park being built in 2014, the average annual city income from the food and beverage tax was approximately $500,000. For 2020, the city’s income from the tax is expected to exceed $1 million. “I suggested since the vast majority of that is attributable to Grand Park that those funds be available to Grand Park,” Cook said. State law allows food and beverage tax dollars to be used at a city’s discretion. “It’s a strategy,” Communications Director Vicki Duncan Gardner said. “The mayor and finance team and council could decide to use it at Grand Junction or Public Works or whoever needs it. The money is not a Grand Park fund. Gardner They might decide to use it to upgrade and continue the excellence that is out there, but they might also decide to apply those funds elsewhere. It can change every year with the budget.”

RECAPTURING TAX DOLLARS SENT TO INDIANAPOLIS Last year, Westfield Mayor Andy Cook approached Indianapolis city leaders with a request that was met with what he calls “hard scrutiny from the Indianapolis people.” He asked the city to return some of the food and beverage tax dollars to Westfield. “When this food and beverage tax crossed county lines, it was put in place because we in Hamilton County benefit from the actions of Indianapolis,” Cook said. “People would stay in hotels here that were attending the (Indianapolis 500) race or the Colts games. But Grand Park has reversed that trend. We now have people staying in Marion County probably every busy sports weekend.” The City of Westfield is trying to collect data to identify how many people stay in Marion County hotels when attending events at Grand Park. “We reversed the whole trend with all the additional hotels. We don’t get that much bleedover from Indy, but Indianapolis gets a lot of bleed-over from us,” Cook said. “The purpose of the 1 percent tax going down there was for them to use for capital improvements. That’s why it goes to the (Capital Improvements Board). Well, you know what? I now have a facility that needs upgrade money. Why am I continuing to send all the money down to Indianapolis to upgrade their facilities? Why can’t I capture some of that to upgrade (Grand Park)?” The proposal was rebuffed by Indianapolis officials, but Cook said he plans to try again in the future. “It is not a restricted fund,” Cook said. “It’s not a Grand Park-only fund.” For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Life is filled with hyperbole. In the modern Christmas classic “Elf,” the good-hearted, if excessively naïve protagonist, is walking the streets of Manhattan when he spots a neon sign bedazzling a basement-level, greasy spoon boasting that it serves the “world’s best coffee!” Elf, understandably impressed, rushes in to congratulate the befuddled staff on what he imagines must be a significant accomplishment of some renown. It is all harmless enough, and as Elf loses a little of his own innocence, he comes to understand the nuanced difference between a bit of puffery and downright lying. So, how do we identify the distinction? Is the notion polled by absolutes or subjective measures? When does a bit of hyperbole go too far? Most might assume that when a 7-year-old claims they are “dying for an ice cream cone” that death is an unlikely result, even if the treat is denied. But pundits and protestors routinely carry bloody banners reporting that people are “dying” in the cause. Discussing the current disruption caused by yet another European transit strike, the fellow stranded traveler waxed poetic about those who were dying because of poor wages and long hours. Maybe. It could be plausible. Stress is a measured killer. Asked, “Who is dying? When did they die? What killed them, specifically?” The traveler answered, “Well, I don’t know, but you get the point.” Not really, but we are dying to know.

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A public shaming of mom shamers Commentary by Danielle Wilson Bad news, friends. It has come to my attention that “mom shaming” is alive and well in the Indy HUMOR suburbs. And given my advocacy for supporting all parenting styles, I feel I must address this important subject matter right away, lest it get out of hand for the holidays. It’s time to shame the shamers. Mind your own business, ladies! Especially when it comes to new parents. I had lunch with a first-time mommy last week and she horrified me with stories of lactation crazies, judgmental friends and condescending holier-than-thou types. What the what? Her baby wasn’t getting enough to eat, but everyone around them kept pushing the “breast is best” agenda. Puh-lease! Nursing might have worked for you and your family, but it ain’t the end-all, be-all for everyone.

Thank goodness she has an awesome pediatrician (we love you, Dr. D!) who took one look at her strung-out, sleep-deprived, tear-stained face and told her flat out, “Give this baby a bottle of formula, stat!” My friend told me what a relief it was to finally have “permission” to do what she instinctively knew was right for her child. Her child, mind you, not yours. Her daughter is now putting the weight back on, she’s grabbing some rest and everyone is happy. The moral of this story is this: Stop shaming new parents! If they want to exclusively use Enfamil and a binkie, good on them. It’s none of your business, anyway. Peace out.

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Editor, Westfield’s election turnouts have not been good. The May primary was a new low with only 7 percent because Mayor Andy Cook was not on the ballot. This gave the outsiders victories with very small numbers. Cook has a Libertarian opponent Nov. 5. Cook’s vision has included bringing citizens into making decisions, such as WeCAN and the Grand Junction Task Group that grew from eight to more than 200 (people) to solve our old downtown’s failings. His leadership led to our first parks and trails. We would not have our world-famous Grand Park that pays its own expenses if it weren’t for Cook. Grand Park continues to attract numerous businesses – our best taxpayers. He has held the line on expenses. The state caps our taxes at 1 percent, plus the referendum that you vote for. It may be a surprise that the state does not allow them to go higher nor lower than that. The city’s TIFs have worked to get school bonds retiring. Please remember to vote for Cook Nov. 5. His opponent’s inexperience and record would lead to disaster. Mic Mead, Westfield

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destruction of constitutional rights – the real cause of the fear that many Americans have. To wit: The NRA, founded in 1871, is America’s oldest civil rights organization, responsible for the arming of freed slaves to protect against their perpetrators. The NRA is a champion of responsible gun ownership and safety, with programs for women and minority self-defense. Fourth, the Obama Administration did make many attempts to erode the Second Amendment. Remember the “Fast and Furious” gun-walking scandal in which illegal guns were smuggled into Mexico with the sole purpose to create a false narrative that American guns were to blame for Mexican deaths? To J.E. Lynch: Do whatever you wish with your guns, but do not bloviate about restricting other Americans’ rights to self-defense of their person or property. Perhaps you and any others who do not understand why the Bill of Rights was enshrined into the Constitution should find a U.S. history book that was not rewritten by the elite liberals. Vince Catanese, Westfield

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Heavy period could signify bleeding disorder Commentary by Sweta Gupta It’s commonly believed that women and girls can’t have bleeding disorders. People often SCREENING think only boys and men experience compromised clotting (the body’s natural ability to stop bleeding). But women and girls can have bleeding disorders, and their first symptom could be heavier-than-normal menstrual bleeding which can pose significant issues. If not addressed, an undiagnosed bleeding disorder could present a host of challenges in the event of an accident, surgical procedure, pregnancy or drug interaction. • Heavy menstrual bleeding (HBM) symptoms include: • Period lasting longer than seven days • Soaking through a pad or tampon in 1-2 hours • Passing clots larger than the size of a quarter • Iron deficiency, anemia, or need for blood transfusion • Missing days of school or work due to bleeding In September 2019, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said teens with HBM should be screened for bleeding disorders. While

bleeding disorders affect 1-2 percent of the general population, they’re found in approximately 20 percent of adolescent girls who are evaluated for HBM and in 33 percent of adolescent girls hospitalized for HBM, wrote members of the ACOG Committee on Adolescent Health Care in the opinion, published in Obstetrics & Gynecology. The Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center in Indianapolis, 8326 Naab Rd, offers a Girls Only Clinic to screen adolescent girls, ages 11-18 years, with HBM for bleeding disorders. The clinic offers the combined expertise of a pediatric hematologist and an adolescent medicine specialist twice a month. Evaluations include complete laboratory workup to rule out a bleeding disorder and to identify hormonal/ gynecological issues. Safe and individualized hormonal therapy consultation is provided along with ongoing follow-up care. If a bleeding disorder is diagnosed, comprehensive care and regular follow up is provided at IHTC. For more, visit ihtc.org/girlsonly.

Sweta Gupta is a pediatric hematologist and a Carmel resident.

DISPATCHES Benefits of cayenne — Cayenne is a spicy powder made from red chili peppers. It has many health benefits including pain relief and weight loss. Many people dislike spicy foods, however, and don’t get any cayenne in their diet. It can be taken as a supplement, though. The recommended dose is 2mg of capsaicin daily – higher doses may irritate the stomach. Source: BottomLineHealth.com Dehydration in seniors — Symptoms of dehydration in an elderly person can range from confusion and dizziness to uncoordinated movements and altered mental states. Source: The Gift of Caring

Benefits of 3-D mammogram — Is a 3-D mammogram really worth the extra cost? The 3-D images make it easier to distinguish normal breast tissue from tumors, so it’s harder for cancers to hide. That means better detection and fewer false positives and callbacks. Source: BottomLineHealth.com Blood drive — From 12:30 to 4 p.m. Nov. 22, Riverview Health will host a blood drive with the Versiti Blood Center at the Noblesville hospital, 395 Westfield Rd., in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room (entrance 3). For more information, visit versiti.org.

Welcome, Valerie Gathers, MD Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN is pleased to welcome Dr. Valerie Gathers. Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Gathers is committed to delivering personalized care to women of all ages. She strives to provide her patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Appointment: Dr. Gathers will see patients in Noblesville and Westfield. To schedule an appointment, call 317.565.0565.

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Former Colt Biasucci gets his acting kicks in ‘Hollywood, Nebraska’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Dean Biasucci is better known in central Indiana for his skills on the football field, not a stage. Biasucci, the former Indianapolis Colts kickPLAY er and third-leading scorer in team history, will be part of the reading for “Hollywood, Nebraska” at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The reading is part of Actors Theatre of Indiana’s new Lab Series, where three plays were selected for readings at different times during the season. The goal is for the readings to later become full-length plays. Biasucci appeared in “Hollywood, Nebraska” as a workshop production at the Wyoming Theater Festival for new plays two years ago. The story is about two actresses returning to their hometown following family emergencies. “It’s a sweet story,” Biasucci said. “I liked all the people involved in workshop production. We only did a few shows of it, so I didn’t do all the work that I would like to do with the character, to have an opportunity to put more into it. If they like it, maybe I’ll have a chance to come back to Indianapolis to do it (as a play).” Biasucci takes an acting class with Amy Bodnar, who has previously performed with ATI. Bodnar put ATI co-founder Don Farrell in touch with Biasucci. “We talked about a couple different shows, and this one came along and he knows the writer,” Biasucci said. “That’s how I’m involved.” Kenneth Jones, the playwright, also wrote “Alabama Story,” which ATI is presenting now. “I’m sure he has done some revisions,” Biasucci said. “This is an incubation period, and this is just another part of it.” Biasucci first saw action for the Colts in 1984 and then returned in 1986 and was the Colts kicker for nine more seasons. He played his final season for the St. Louis Rams in 1995. Biasucci played himself in “Jerry McGuire” and had small TV roles in “E.R.” and “The West Wing.” He also appeared in several lesser-known movies while living in Los Angeles. He now splits his time between Charlotte, N.C. and New York City. “I look at acting classes as like going to the gym, staying fresh in something I love to do,” Biasucci said. “Unless I’m not in town, I’m in class doing scene work and monologues. A couple times a year I might do an

Elizabeth Howell and Dean Biasucci in a 2017 developmental presentation of “Hollywood, Nebraska” at the Wyoming Theater Festival. (Photo by Dennis Jacobs)

acting workshop that takes a couple of weeks. Maybe once a year I’ll do a play or be involved with a play. Half-dozen times a year I’m auditioning for TV or a movie.” Carmel High School freshman Libby Farrell, whose parents are Don Farrell and fellow ATI co-founder Judy Fitzgerald, plays the daughter of Biasucci’s character. “I’m studying the character and learning how should I act when I play this or what my expression should be,” Libby said. “My character, like the main character, wants to get away from it all because it’s such a small town. I like how she’s ready to help and (is) a nice person in general.” Fitzgerald plays one of the main characters, Jane, one of the returning actresses. Jones, who describes the story as a rueful comedy, said the play attempts to touch on something universal in how its characters view the idea of home. “Jane and Andrea, two actresses, left their hometown years ago and are now returning, coincidentally, in the same week,” Jones said. “Whether we’re just back from college or returning in middle age after years away, we all look in the mirror and feel some sort of tension about who we were, who we are today and how our hometown experience shaped us. As these women are actresses the title takes on a new meaning: the comma between ‘Hollywood’ and ‘Nebraska’ carries two meanings. It’s a city address in Los Angeles, but it also suggests the pull between Hollywood and Nebraska. Which will win out? Which will be chosen? Hollywood? Nebraska?” For more, visit atistge.org.

Gleckman’s film earns Heartland honor editorial@youarecurrent.com The Heartland International Film Festival announced the Filmmaker Award winners for the festival’s 28th edition Oct. 19. The Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award, and $1,000, went to Carmel resident Ashton Gleckman for his Holocaust documentary, “We Shall Not Die Now.” The Indiana Spotlight Award, and $2,000, went to Prarthana Mohan for “The MisEducation of Bindu.” The grand prize for Best Narrative Feature and a cash prize of $15,000 went to Bora Kim for “House of Hummingbird.” Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts’ “For Sama” took home two awards, including the $15,000 grand prize for Best Documentary Feature, as well as the Richard D. Propes Social Impact Documentary Award and the $2,000 that came with the award. Westfield — Uncorked with Chad “Crooner” Brown’s performance is set for 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at Urban Vines Winery & Brewery. Noblesville — Day of the Dead, celebrating the Mexican festive holiday, is set from 3 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 at Nickel Plate Arts. The event features music and art. Whitestown — The Why Store’s concert will be from 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Moontown Brewing Company’s 1915 Room. Carmel — Child and Adult Music Class: Farmer in the Dell will begin at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 1 and run each Friday through Dec. 13. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. Carmel — Sir James and Lady Galway, classical flute performers, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts.

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Band pays tribute to Harlem By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Michael Mwenso wants to pay tribute to all the jazz greats that paved the way. Michael Mwenso CONCERT and the Shakes, a Harlem-based band, will perform “Harlem 100: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance” at 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The multimedia touring show was created in collaboration with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and JMG Live. “This focuses on that music of that time period and the artists of that period, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday,” said Mwenso, bandleader and lead vocalist for the Shakes. “This is music we have been performing for so many years, but to have the ability now to perform it in the context (that) it’s the anniversary of the Harlem Hellfighters (World War I unit of African-Ameri-

BTI sinks teeth into ‘Dracula’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Stirling Matheson can take a bite out of this juicy role for a second time. Matheson, a Carmel DANCE resident and Ballet Theatre of Indiana artistic director, is reprising his title role in the company’s production of “Dracula” Nov. 1 and 2 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. One of his victims in the performance is Megan Noonan, a 2012 Carmel High School graduate, who plays Lucy Westenra. She previously played one of Dracula’s brides in 2017. “She’s alive and then she turns into a vampire,” Noonan said. “It’s fun I can play on the vampire bride’s side that I did before.” Noonan said most of her dancing is in consecutive scenes. “I dance all this time and then I have to run around because I’m excited. I’m engaged,” Noonan said. “Then,

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Michael Mwenso and the Shakes will perform at the Palladium at 8 p.m. Nov. 8. (Submitted photo)

cans) and the renaissance (is special). We’re happy to be able to present the music in this way.” Mwenso said they plan to touch on the historical aspects of the music and the times. Mwenso plans to play songs from their debut album, “Emergence (The Process of Coming into Being),” released earlier this year. Guest vocalists on the tour include Brianna Thomas, Michela Marino Lerman and Vuyo Sotashe.

DAY OF THE DEAD: an afterschool program Friday, November 1, 3-9 p.m.

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FIRST FRIDAY: Nov 1, 6-9 p.m. Featuring live music from a Mariachi band, Bobbi K. Samples’ “Awww Venice” exhibit, and Day of the Dead activities JUDGE STONE HOUSE EXHIBIT: Prized Possessions Nov. 1-16, Wed.-Fri., 12-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Reception on Saturday, Nov 3, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. SHOWCASE EXHIBIT: Bobbi K. Samples, “Awww Venice” Nov. 1-30

SECOND SATURDAY ART LAB: Holiday Centerpieces Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. NICKEL PLATE ARTS EXHIBIT: Gifted Nov. 23-Dec. 29, Wed.-Fri., 12-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Nov. 30, 10am - 5pm at NobleMade and Nickel Plate Arts

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From left, Cheyanne Darnielle-Elam, Megan Noonan and Haley Altman-Cipot surround Simon Pawlak. (Photo by Mark Abarca)

I’m frightened because I get attacked by Dracula. It’s a lot of (activity) in a row. I’m kind of glad I get to lie down and die on stage. I rest for an uncomfortable amount of time as the theater will go dark.” Noonan said there is a great deal of acting as well as dancing along with action scenes with fighting. The performances are set for 7 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 2. For more, visit btindiana.org.

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Family Art Time Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesday Art Classes Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 $15 per session AGES 6-11: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Homeschool Art 4-5 p.m. After-school Art 5-6 p.m. Teen Art 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Art Class Nickel Plate Arts is brought to you by:

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Scenes of Indiana and Beyond Exhibit Nov. 4-27, Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fishers Art Gallery at City Hall fishersartscouncil.com Hamilton County Artists’ Association First Friday and “Open Lens” Exhibit Friday, Nov 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Birdie Gallery of HCAA, 5th & Cherry St., Noblesville “Under $100 Gift Market” Nov 1-30, Thurs., 1-3 p.m.; Fri. 1-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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SHOP FISHERS Saturday, Nov 30, all day Featuring small businesses and artisans throughout the Nickel Plate District. MEYER NAJEM SHOWCASE: “Being There” by Frederick J. Green Oct through Dec, Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Special Reception Event: Oct 26, 6-8 p.m. Meyer Najem Building 11787 Lantern Rd Suite 100

Shop Local with Hamilton County Artists’ Association 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Main Street Conference Room, South Alley off the Courthouse Square hcaa-in.org

Noblesville Preservation Alliance *Raggedy Edge Second Saturday Showcase Concert Sat., Nov. 9, 8-10 p.m. Cost: $10 at the door *Comedy Showcase Series Sat., Nov. 16, 8-10 p.m. Cost: $5 at the door *Young Songwriters Series Fri., Nov. 22, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $5 at the door *All performances: Preservation Hall, 1274 Logan St, Noblesville

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Gallery moves to Carmel By Renee Larr editorial@youarecurrent.com Proprietors of a new art gallery in Carmel want to expose residents to African art. Kuaba Gallery ART recently relocated from Mass Ave in Indianapolis to the Carmel Arts & Design District at 404 W. Main St. “The gallery had been in business for about 18 years,” said Mason Perry, Kuaba Gallery assistant. “The owner of our building sold it, so we had to find somewhere to move. Originally, we wanted to stay downtown, but through some convincing from family and friends, we realized the Carmel Arts & Design District was a great next step for us. We were looking for a newer, fresher audience.” Owner Jayne During travels extensively to Africa to curate art pieces for the gallery. “Jayne travels to Africa and brings pieces back to fill our gallery,” Perry said. “We have paintings and sculp-

Patrick Tagoe-Turkson’s work will be featured at the Nov. 1 grand opening of Kuaba Gallery in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

tures. It’s not just about selling the art. It’s about the artist and telling their story.” Pieces range in price from $1,500 to $12,000. Kuaba Gallery also works with Kuaba Humanitarian Foundation. A portion of artwork sales go to empowering communities and creating opportunities for children, families and individuals throughout Zimbabwe. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Kuaba Gallery will play host to a grand opening celebration called Repurposed. Admission is free. For more, visit kuaba.com.

CSP to hold cabaret By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

November 15, 16 & 17 The Tarkington

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Mari Sandifer wanted to give her son, Jackson, the same opportunity as his older PERFORMANCE sister, Betsy. Jackson, a Carmel High School sophomore, has Asperger syndrome, a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum. Betsy, a 2017 CHS graduate, is a theater arts major at Ball State. “Betsy is extremely talented. She had the lead when Grace did ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ She was Belle,” Sandifer said. “He saw her get a standing ovation and he wanted that. I thought how many of these kids don’t have a platform. Carmel is a very competitive town, and wouldn’t it be neat were there are not tryouts, you’re going to be in the show. That’s where this came from, just wanting to give all the kids a chance to show their talent.” The Carmel Spectrum Players will

From left, Caiden Wetherald, Nicholas Schweigel, Reese Robbins, Jack Sandifer and Tim McMannis. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

present “A Night of Cabaret,” featuring acts by children and young adults on the autism spectrum. The performances are set for 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. At least 11 acts are expected. “Jack is going to sing a song and he also is going to sing a duet with his sister,” Sandifer said. Jack has performed before in community theater productions. Tickets are $5. For more, visit carmelspectrumplayers.org. For the full story, visit currentnightandday.com.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy attends Heartland Film Festival opening night

Greg Sorvig (Carmel), Heartland International Film Festival director of film programming, left, and filmmaker Ashton Gleckman (Carmel) at the Heartland International Film Festival’s opening night film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” Oct. 10, starring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. Filmmakers and movie buffs from around the world attended the 28th annual film festival’s opening week. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org

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eted love story to my childhood, to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, to my love of history, but mostly to my As a costumed Conner Prairie Great Aunt Juddie,” McCann said. “She interpreter and IndyFringe Festival was an amazing woman who performer, Kim Mchad an unbelievable impact ART Cann is no stranger on my life.” to telling stories McCann is a full-time histo audiences. It is, in fact, a torical interpreter who has lifelong passion and full-time performed several one-womvocation. an shows during the Indy“Even as a kid, I played the Fringe Festival. role of family storyteller,” said “There’s something very inMcCann McCann, who will be the featimate about sharing personal tured storyteller at the Nov. 3 Frank stories, even with a large audience,” Basile Emerging Stories Series at the McCann said. “You get to see their Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Hisreaction. You get to see them take the tory Center in Indianapolis. story’s journey with you. You get to An Indianapolis resident and prodirectly share what resonates with gram director at Conner Prairie, Mcthe audience, what clicks in the moCann will premiere her original story, ment. It’s a very special experience.” “Gin Girl.” The Frank Basile Emerging Stories Her one-hour storytelling begins Series is presented by Storytelling at 4 p.m., followed by a reception and Arts of Indiana. cash bar. Admission is $15 in advance For advance tickets, visit storytellor $20 at the door. ingarts.org or call 317-232-1882. “‘Gin Girl’ is, at its heart, a multi-fac-

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As an Indiana native, Mike always enjoys a meal at a local restaurant and showing people what the Indy area has to offer. You may find him drinking at local coffee shops, eating brunch in Fishers, shopping and having dinner in Carmel or at the latest concerts. For more, visit @wheresmikeg on Instagram.

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Meet history’s forgotten hero of free speech in the Indiana premiere of a fact-inspired, highly theatrical new play brimming with humor, heart and humanity. Visit the Center for Performing Arts Box Office, call 317.843.3800 or visit atistage.org to order your tickets!

Address: 8352 E. 96th St., Fishers What to get: Chili Cheese Étouffée with Crawfish Price: Under $10 Mike G’s take: When the weather changes in the Midwest and the days get colder, it is time to enjoy meals Chili Cheese Étouffée with Crawfish, Red Beans and Rice and garlic bread. (Photo by Mike Gillis) that make you feel warm inside. I like to call this time of year is special because you get the “Yats season” because it has meals spicy and sweet taste from the that are fulfilling, well-seasoned with étouffée with caramelized corn an abundance of flavor, all for under and chicken served over rice. $10. It specializes in Cajun, Creole • Drunken Chicken — My second-fadishes that are served over rice with vorite option on the menu. It is a side of delicious garlic bread. My called Drunken Chicken because favorite thing to do is to get a Half/ Yats uses beer in addition to Half, which is how you can enjoy shredded chicken, rosemary, gartwo Yats dishes. The menu at each lic, crushed red pepper and breadlocation changes daily, so check the crumbs in the stew. This one is a websites or decide when to go. Yats bit spicy, so be careful. always has meat, seafood and vege• Vegetarian B&B — A favorite for tarian options. vegetarians, black beans and carPopular menu items: amelized corn in sweet and spicy • Chili Cheese Étouffée with cream sauce served over rice. Crawfish — Made with roux-based • Jambalaya — If you are familiar sauce, chili seasonings, cumin and with Creole food, then you have coriander, cheddar cheese and probably heard of jambalaya. crawfish. This is the Yats signaYats loads this dish with chicken, ture dish that got me hooked. sausage, bell peppers, onions and • Chicken Maque Choux — This dish tomatoes.

Behind bars: Irish Punch Get it at Four Day Ray, Fishers Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Jameson, splash of grenadine, .5 oz. Chambord, two lemon wedges, two lime wedges, Sierra Mist Directions: Add first three ingredients to a shaker cup with ice and squeeze the lemon and lime wedges into the cup. Shake and strain over ice. Top with Sierra Mist and garnish with a lemon wedge.

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â€œSir James Galway and Lady Galway,â€? the Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

8 p.m. Oct. 29, 31, Nov. 1, 2, 5; 1 and 8 p.m. Oct. 30

â€œAlabama Story,â€? Actors Theatre of Indiana, The Studio Theater, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

Cost: $45 to $70 (includes buffet More: dinner), a $6 ticket discount is beefandboards. available for ages 3-15.â€¨ com, 317-872-9664

7 p.m. Nov. 1, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 2

The Ballet Theatre of Indiana presents its own unique version of Bram Stokerâ€™s classic novel. Cost: $25 to $40â€¨

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â€œHollywood, Nebraska,â€? ATI Theatre Lab Series, The Studio Theatre, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m. Nov. 5

A reading of playwright Kenneth Jonesâ€™ play of two actresses making a homecoming in their small town. Cost: $20

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The musical focuses on Seymour, a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on humans.

â€œDracula,â€? Ballet Theatre of Indiana, The Tarkington, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m. Oct. 29

Sir James Galway is considered the worldâ€™s top interpreter of classic flute repertoire. He has sold more than 30 million records.

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â€œLittle Shop of Horrors,â€? Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

Tells the story of a librarian who tried to keep a childrenâ€™s picture book, â€œThe Rabbitsâ€™ Wedding,â€? about a black rabbit and white rabbit marrying, from being banned in Alabama in 1959. A state senator views the book as promoting interracial marriage and integration.

Legendary singer Johnny Mathis will perform a concert at the Palladium at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. (Submitted photo)

â€œAn Evening with Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour,â€? the Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1, 2; 2 p.m. Nov. 3

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NOW HIRING!!! FT & PT EMPLOYEES WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS! Call 317-652-6175 to set up an interview or stop by our office at 598 W Carmel Drive, Suite F, Carmel, IN 46032, www.Senior1Care.com EOE

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Apply Online: www.debrand.com/employment

Job Opportunities Include But Are Not Limited To... •Packaging, serving and selling worldclass gourmet chocolates •Customer service •Shop key holder •Making artisan ice cream sundaes •Making hot drinks w/ real chocolate

Full-Time and Part-Time Availability! DeBrand is located at The Shops at River Crossing, next to The Fashion Mall!

October 29, 2019

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