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Family gets back to roots with new restaurant

By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com Diners in Westfield have a new choice when it comes to restaurants on Park Street near Grand Junction DINING Plaza, otherwise known as “Restaurant Row.” Self-described as the “Best between NY and LA,” Nyla’s serves elevated takes on all-American classics.

Although the restaurant is new, the name might sound familiar to some. Nyla’s Market and Cafe in Noblesville was one of the early ventures of the Wolf family. Scott and Nyla Wolf and their children Alec Wolf and Ansley Wolf Affolder are synonymous with the local Wolfpack Restaurant Group.

Scott worked in the restaurant industry, but it was his wife Nyla who had always dreamed of opening a farmers market. That dream became a reality when they opened Hillsdale Farmers Market.

Alec remembers helping out as a boy at the market that sold fresh produce, pumpkins and mums in the fall and Christmas trees during the holidays. Next, the Wolf family opened Nyla’s Market and Cafe in an old, red gas station in Noblesville. Similar to the farmers market, Nyla’s Cafe also served a light breakfast.

Hillsdale and the original Nyla’s closed.

Then in 2004,Scott and Nyla opened Wolfies Grill on Morse Reservoir. With the success of the restaurant, Scott decided it was time to “put all the eggs in one basket” and step away from Applebee’s, where he was a franchise consultant, to focus on growing the family business.

By 2015, the Wolfs had opened a fourth Wolfies on Main Street in Westfield along with The Italian House on Park Street, right next door to the big red barn that is now Nyla’s. About 2 1/2 years ago, the Wolfs acquired the barn that housed another locally owned restaurant prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Development took longer than expected, interior murals of Hillsdale Farms and the original Nyla’s now pay homage to the family’s heritage. When a server at Nyla’s brings the check, diners will find that the check presenter is a mini version of the old menu from Nyla’s Market and Cafe.

“We wanted to bring back those components, the farm-to-table kind of atmosphere, but with a rustic, eclectic feel,” said Alec, who works as Wolfpack’s area director and is, in his words, “all about the concepts and seeing ideas through.”

The old red barn is part of Nyla’s rustic charm. (Photos by Amy Adams)

Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m., the Wolf family closes all of their restaurants on Sundays.

To see Nyla’s menu or make reservations, go to NylasRestaurant.com.

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Chef Sarah Sinclair stands against a mural of the Wolf family’s original Hillsdale Farmers Market with the Ora King Salmon.

Since Nyla’s mid-October opening, Alec said they have received positive reviews from customers and have worked to incorporate suggestions to give the community a restaurant they want to return to again and again.

“We have a really good team, people we can lean on,” Alec said. “We have great managers, and our managers are really good to our people. We’re a family. People say that, but we really are. We invite them to our church, to our house.”

In the big red barn at 211 Park St., Nyla’s serves customers 21 and older and provides free valet parking. Open Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and

Although the Wolfies in Westfield closed in anticipation of the widening of Ind. 32, a new Wolfies Grill will open soon in Pendleton, with Ansley Wolf Affolder as the manager. By the close of 2023, Wolfpack Restaurant Group plans to operate 11 restaurants across seven central Indiana communities: five Wolfies Grill locations, three Broken Barrel cocktail lounges, a former Wolfies rebranded as Boomerangs in West Lafayette, and The Italian House and Nyla’s in Westfield.

THE COOP The building to the east of Nyla’s that was once Cone and Crumb is now the kitchen for Nyla’s. It will be opening for fast, casual service serving fried chicken, market goods like Nyla’s homemade blue cheese and tomato bacon jam and grab-and-go items for people hanging out in the park.

THE SWANKY MULE Set to open in one of the buildings across the street from The Italian House, the lounge will serve cocktails and cold plates and will provide a walk-in option for people who don’t want to wait for a reservation or for people who want something to do after dinner.

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By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com The Westfield City Council voted unanimously to become a second-class city during its Nov. 13 GOVERNMENT meeting.

Cities with populations between 35,000 and 599,999 can elect to become second-class cities. Prior to the vote, Westfield was the only city in Indiana eligible to become a second-class city that had not voted to become one.

The passage of Ordinance 23-33 means that Westfield will become a second-class city on Jan. 1, 2028. The number of council members will increase from seven to nine, adding a sixth district council member and one at-large member. The clerk-treasurer’s office will transition to an elected clerk and a mayor-appointed city controller.

The council voted against adopting second-class status in June 2022 by a 6-1 vote, with only District 1 councilmember Scott Willis, who is now the mayor-elect, voting for the ordinance.

At-large councilmember Troy Patton formally introduced the ordinance at the Oct. 23 council meeting.

“I am personally for a second-class city knowing we will have a new (mayoral) administration,” Patton said.

Mayor Andy Cook, who did not seek reelection and will leave office when his

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term expires at the end of the year, also expressed his support for the ordinance.

“I am definitely in favor of it also,” Cook said at the Oct. 23 meeting. “I think it gives the new mayor the chance to have four years to put together a very thoughtful plan process for making that change. It also gives the clerk-treasurer’s office a chance to participate in that change, I hope, realizing they will have changes in that position because of this new ordinance. I encourage both the new mayor and the new clerk to work together to make it as seamless and as beneficial a process as possible.”

Victor McCarty is the only member who will still be seated on the city council in 2024, as he is serving out the remainder of Joe Edwards’ term as District 3 city council member and will move into his elected position as District 2 city council member in January.

“To me, (Class 2 status) means that we get the city finances out of the muddy political water,” McCarty said. “City finances don’t belong in politics. Leave it to the professionals.”

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By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com Turn the Page, a locally owned bookstore in Westfield, recently hosted author Wade Rouse, a.k.a Viola Shipman, who BOOKS talked about his latest book, “The Wishing Bridge,” published

by Graydon House, an imprint of HarperCollins, and released Nov. 7.

“We read one of his books for book club a few years ago,” said Jamie Deglar, owner of Turn the Page. “We had a Zoom with him, and everyone fell in love with him. Ever since then, he has always made sure that my store is part of his book tours.”

During his visit to Westfield, Rouse sat in a vintage, Queen Anne wingback chair on the stage at the Basile Westfield Playhouse and talked to a crowd of approximately 60 about the inspiration for his writing and his latest book.

Rouse grew up in southwestern Missouri, “just before you fell into Arkansas,” as he described it. He spent a lot of time with his grandmother, Viola Shipman.

Rouse said his grandmother didn’t graduate from high school, but she volunteered

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at the local library and pushed books into his hands as often as she could. A seamstress, Grandma Shipman spent some of her meager income to buy him an aquamarine Selectric typewriter for Christmas one year when he was still a young boy.

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“I’ll be gone in the future,” Rouse said.

“But people will still be saying my grandmother’s name, and that’s what I wanted.”

Although Rouse grew up in the Ozarks, he now lives part of the year in Palm Springs, Calif., and part in Saugatuck, Mich. His 12 novels are set in Michigan.

“Reading Wade’s books are like coming home,” said attendee Lisa Richter, who drove from Kokomo and whose parents are from Grand Rapids, Mich.

Noted as a humorist, Rouse published three memoirs prior to writing his first novel under the pen name Viola Shipman. “The Charm Bracelet,” was named a 2017 Michigan Notable Book of the Year. The books have been featured multiple times as mustreads on NBC’s “Today” show and translated into more than 20 languages.

In 2021, Rouse released his first Christmas novel with a bonus Christmas novella.

Since then, he has released two novels a year, with one being set at Christmastime or during the winter and including a novella.

He said “The Wishing Bridge” took about four months to write and about two more months to get “just right.”

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“The Wishing Bridge” is set in Frankenmuth, Mich., largely in an iconic Christmas store. It has been named among 22 best Christmas romance books for 2023 by Reader’s Digest.

“I love Christmas,” Rouse said. “We’re those people who put up 10 trees. We have hundreds of bins or red and green that we pull out. We take out ornaments and talk about who gave them to us.”

As far as his other books go, Rouse announced to an eruption of applause that he recently signed a contract for his 2021 fall release, “The Secret of Snow,” to be made into a movie starring Candace Cameron Bure.

“The ‘Secret of Snow’ just meant the world to me,” Richter said. “It was the first time I have highlighted a fiction book. The quotes meant so much. When he announced that’s the one being made into a movie, I almost started crying.”

Readers can follow Viola Shipman and Wade Rouse on social media and find Rouse’s weekly Facebook Live, “Wine and Words with Wade,” where Rouse interviews, and drinks wine with, fellow authors.

Turn the Page is at 149 N. Walnut St. in Westfield and can be found online at TurnThePageWestfield.com.

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at Grand Park Sports Campus in December 2022. According to court documents, the vicBenjamin Owen Rollo, 20, was charged tim told others, including her mother, that Nov. 13 in Hamilton County Superior Court she met the accused via Snapchat, although 1 with seven felony counts of she didn’t know his real name, and that he CRIME sexual crimes involving forced her to have sex with him. minors.

Further investigation led to Rollo Charges against the 2021 Westand alleged contact with dozens of field High School graduate include underage girls through his Snapthree felony counts of child moleschat account as johnny.backer. He tation, two felony counts of sexual allegedly used the app to send and misconduct with a minor and two receive nude photos and to plan felony counts of possession of child meetups for sex. Rollo reportedly Rollo sexual abuse material. confessed to charges.

Rollo was taken into custody by WestRollo was remanded to the custody of the field Police Department detectives Nov. 10 Hamilton County Sheriff. His bail is $100,000 and transferred to the Hamilton County Jail with a “no contact order” condition for refollowing an investigation stemming from lease. A pretrial hearing is set for 9 a.m. Jan. a report of an alleged sexual assault of a 2, 2024, with a jury trial set for 8:30 a.m.

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The woman was able to eventually “get A Westfield man was arrested Nov. 10 around” D’Onofrio and flagged another office after allegedly attempting to confine a employee in the hallway for help, according woman inside a men’s to the affidavit, and the employee POLICE restroom she was atconfirmed that part of the woman’s tempting to clean and story. demanding oral sex.

Police reviewed the building’s Ronald D’Onofrio, 71, has been security footage to confirm D’Onofrio charged with confinement, public returned to the restroom he had indecency and activity related to exited soon after the woman entered obscene performance because of an it and determined that they were in D’Onofrio alleged incident that took place Oct. the restroom alone for approximately 23 in an office building at 111 Congressional 22 seconds. After exiting the restroom after Blvd. in Carmel. the woman, D’Onofrio left the building.

According to a probable cause affidavit, the Police found the woman’s story to be female victim, an employee of a cleaning sercredible, the affidavit states. The affidavit vice, told police she entered the second-floor also states that the description of the inmen’s restroom at approximately 3 p.m. after cident D’Onofrio gave to his supervisor did ensuring it was empty to begin cleaning. not match what he told police.

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By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com For the first time, Westfield Washington Schools, Westfield Education Foundation, Westfield Youth AssisNONPROFIT tance Program, Open Doors of Washington Township and multiple churches across the city are joining forces through the Westfield Holiday Giving Program to make sure that every child in Westfield has gifts to open this holiday season.

More than 5,000 gift tags have been printed, each representing a gift worth up to $25, according to Ashley Knott, executive director of the Westfield Education Foundation.

For ways to donate through Westfield Washington Schools and the Westfield Education Foundation, visit wwswef.org/ holidaygiving. There are instructions for giving financially online, for purchasing $25 gift cards and dropping them off at specific locations and requesting tags to fulfill.

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“This is going to be a huge collaboration and community effort,” said Carrie Larrison, vice president of special projects at Open Doors. “We’re hoping we can reach almost everyone.”

Larrison said Open Doors has more than 450 students not on the WWS lists and will have those tags entered into SignUp Genius to make it easy to sign up. Open Doors will also still collect food for holiday food giveaways. For links to sign up, follow Open Doors of Washington Township on Facebook or visit opendoorswestfield.org.

“Your contribution can bring joy and cheer to those in need,” Knott said.

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DISPATCHES Holiday Sporting Goods Drive — The City of Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus is collecting new and gently used sporting equipment through December 13th to provide essential gear to support local youth sports organizations in Hamilton County.

Dropoff locations include Grand Park Events Center, ProX Athlete Development, Pacers Athletic Center, Baseball Admin Building, Westfield YMCA and the Westfield Police Department on Dartown Road. The most needed item is cleats. For more, go to @ GrandParkSports on social media.

Bicentennial Bash — The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission will host the free Bicentennial Bash from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 to round out a year of celebrating the county’s 200th anniversary. The free, open house event is family-friendly and designed to celebrate all that Hamilton County has to offer.

It will include free food, live music, a short film commemorating the year, an art show, displays and more. The bash will be at Ivy Tech Hamilton County, 300 N. 17th St. in Noblesville. Learn more at hamcoturns200. com/events.

Bourbon and Bling — The Westfield Education Foundation presents the annual Bourbon and Bling fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m.

Dec. 13 at Moyer Fine Jewelers. Event tickets are $100 and are limited to the first 150 buyers. Raffle tickets are also available starting at $100, and winners do not have to be present. To purchase tickets or learn more, go to wwswef.org/wefbourbonandbling.

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Senior was a kicking/punting threat for Eagles

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Trevor Henkle started playing soccer before football for a good reason.

Henkle lived in England for two years from age 7 to 9 because of his father’s job at Rolls-Royce. His family eventually moved back to Zionsville, where they had lived Henkle previously.

“That made it easy to transition to kicking footballs,” Henkle said of soccer. “I started kicking in fourth grade, and I started playing middle school football in seventh grade. I played soccer through freshman year, (when) I was on the JV team. Sophomore year, I decided to put all my energy into football. I’ve always known since fourth grade that football was my passion, but I wanted to keep up with soccer because it was fun.”

The Zionsville Community High School senior had two successful seasons as a kicker and punter for the Eagles.

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Favorite athlete: Justin Tucker Favorite movie: “The Sandlot” Favorite subject: Math College major plans: Finance Henkle led all Class 6A schools with a 43.5 yards per-punt average, nearly 3 yards more than the next 6A punter. He was third overall in average in Indiana. A total of 41 percent of his punts were inside the 20yard line.

Henkle averaged 58.2 kickoff yards per game, with 74 percent of deep kickoffs being touchbacks. He was 27 for 27 on extra-point attempts as a senior and 21 of 22 on PATs as a junior. He made 18 of 25 field

Zionsville Community High School senior Trevor Henkle is being recruited by colleges as a kicker and punter. (Photo courtesy of Tom Marron Photography)

goals in the two seasons, including a long of 37 yards.

“In both phases, he had a great career

and contributed a lot to the team,” Eagles coach Scott Turnquist said. “We asked that he do a lot, not just kicking as far as he can, but directional kicking. He is a guy that is constantly working. He is the equivalent to a gym rat on the football field. He’s always out kicking on his own. He’s constantly trying to get better in a lot of different ways.

We had confidence in him whenever we put him out there.”

Several colleges are recruiting Henkle for kicking and punting.

“It helps that I can do both kicking and punting because with limited travel roster size, they value having a specialist who can be a starter for one skill and be a backup for another,” he said. “I really enjoy both kicking and punting, but there’s nothing better than putting points on the board with kicking.”

Henkle said his biggest improvement has been with his punting in the last year.

He credits his private kicking coach, Mark Hagee, for helping with that aspect.

Henkle has taken several visits to Big Ten, Mid-American Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference and Ivy League schools.

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HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED Westfield recognizes military veterans in city’s first Veteran’s Day Ceremony

By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com A first for the city, Westfield conducted a ceremony Nov. 10 at The Bridgewater Club honoring local veterans.

A committee began meeting in August to plan the city’s first known Veterans Day ceremony. Committee members included Westfield residents Mayor-elect Scott Willis, Westfield Police Department Lt. Billy Adams, Westfield Welcome Director Kayla Arnold, Build Indiana Council Executive Director Brian Gould and Indiana Veterans Support Council Board member Lisa Wilken.

Among other local leaders, U.S Rep. Victoria Spartz and State Rep. Donna Schaibley attended.

A combined color guard of veterans from the Westfield police and Westfield fire departments presented the flag for the national anthem. In addition, a small table set for one, known as the “Missing Man Table,” paid respect to prisoners of war and service members missing in action.

Against a screen projecting photos of men and women of Westfield who have served in the military, Gould welcomed more than 50 guests. A fourth-generation U.S. Army veteran, Gould served in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and has been a Westfield resident for eight years.

Gould said that Nov. 11 was originally observed as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I and honoring its fallen. The day has been a national holiday since 1938 and has been known as Veterans Day since 1954.

“As our country and much of the world mourned, there remained a desperate glimmer of hope that the Great War could, indeed, be the ‘War to end all wars,’” Gould said. “Of course, as we are here today, we know that is not the case.

Honor Guard members are, from left, WPD Lt. Billy Adams, WFD firefighter Justin Austed, WPD Det. Tony Howard and WFD Lt. Nick Southerland. (Photos by Adam Seif)

As war and conflict continued, so, too, did the courage and sacrifice of men and women who defended our nation and its interests, many of whom have paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

Willis spoke not only as Westfield’s mayor-elect but as a 30-year U.S. Marine veteran — not missing the opportunity to wish the Marine Corps a happy birthday, as it falls on Nov 10.

Willis said that since the Revolutionary War, more than 40 million Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and 1 million have given their lives. Today, active-duty service members make up less than 1 percent of adults in the U.S. Willis talked in practical terms about veterans.

“They are ordinary people who come from all walks of life but share common fundamental qualities: courage,

ONE VOICE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE: MEET AIR FORCE VETERAN, LISA WILKEN Affairs, which helps women navigate the VA system. She Lisa Wilken is a wife and mother, but she is also a fought further to have the position protected in code veteran and a volunteer veterans advocate through various organizations and is a board member on the with line item funding.

In 2017, Wilken received a Torchbearer Award Indiana Veterans Support Council. from the Indiana Commission for Women for being Wilken served in the U.S. Air Force from 1992 a trailblazer for women and Hoosier Veterans. And to 1996. Since being medically discharged following a sexual assault, Wilken has worked tirelesson Nov. 10, she was one of 15 inducted into the ly for changes in the way the military handles Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame for 2023. sexual trauma.

Wilken wants other veterans to know they don’t have to suffer in silence and that, by Over the years, Wilken has provided inforWilken speaking out and using their “veteran voice,” mation to the Defense Advisory Committee in they help themselves by helping others.

Women on the Services for a report of the treatment of active duty Military Trauma Survivors. With the help “My message today is, ‘One voice can make a differof Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, before she passed ence,’” she said.

Wilken has shared her story in a book by 10 women away, Wilken testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Health. After a 13-year efveterans entitled “Finding the Words, Stories and Poems of Women Veterans,” available at indianawriters.org/ fort, the change she worked toward was included in the product/finding-the-words-stories-and-poems-by-wom2022 Defense Authorization Act. Wilken helped create the position of State Women Vet- en-veterans. Proceeds from the sale of the book go to erans Coordinator at the Indiana Department of Veterans future projects at the Indiana Writers Center.

honor, selflessness, integrity and devotion to duty,” he said.

“They’ve served in places most people have never heard of in conditions most people will never experience or will never comprehend.”

The event concluded with the playing of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and Space Force songs and a benediction of blessing by Pastor Matt Gaylor of NSPIRE Church.

“These events are important for the community,” Wilken said. “As Westfield continues to grow, I am excited to see our city honor and remember those who served.”

Gould encouraged people to spend time talking to a veteran.

“Ask questions,” Gould said. “Listen. Take an interest in their experiences and sacrifices.”

ON THE COVER: Veterans Day artwork created by Kelley

Ruden’s fourth grade class with art teacher Shannon Macy at Monon Trail Elementary School. (Photo by Adam Seif)

IMPACTING PEOPLE POSITIVELY: MEET ARMY VETERAN, WFD LT. MARK SUTPHIN Now a Noblesville firefighter, Mark Sutphin served in the U.S. Army for six years. He had recently enlisted and was in basic training on Sept. 11, 2001.

“From that moment on, they trained us like we were going to war tomorrow,” Sutphin said. “It was really intense.”

During two combat tours in Sutphin Afghanistan, Sutphin used his Advanced Individual Training as a heavy equipment operator to help build an airfield, a forward operating base for special forces operations and to clear minefields around Bagram Air Base.

After serving two more years as a signal operations support specialist for the U.S. Army Reserve, Sutphin left the Army as a sergeant in 2008.

“After I got out of the military, I tried several different careers but never felt satisfied,” Sutphin said. “A firefighter friend suggested I try firefighting. Not even a month into recruit school, I knew this was the right choice.”

Since joining the Westfield Fire Department, Sutphin has been elected district trustee and district vice president with the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana. A lieutenant with WFD, Sutphin serves as chief of planning.

“Becoming a firefighter after the military helped give my life direction and purpose. Because of that, I’ve given it 100 percent,” Sutphin said. “Helping people is the best feeling in the world — to be able to provide that service to the community and the citizens and know that you’re impacting people positively.”

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Sandhu earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri in Kansas City and completed Sandhu her dermatology residency at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County in Chicago. She specializes in the detection and treatment of skin, hair and nail disorders. She also offers a variety of skin rejuvenation treatments.

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By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com On Nov. 10, David Weekley Homes and City of Westfield officials held a ribbon cutting marking the NEW CONSTRUCTION completion of land development on 50 new homesites in Chatham Village and celebrating that the Classic Series of homes is now underway.

David Weekley associates gave tours of a model home at 1419 Chatham Hills Blvd., to showcase Classic Series floor plans.

David Weekley has been building homes in Indiana since 2011. According to sales consultant Heather Vogt, David Weekley is the largest privately owned company in the homebuilding industry and has developed multiple communities in Westfield.

Vogt said Chatham Village offers a luxurious and vibrant lifestyle. Amenities include indoor swimming pools, a park and walking trails. “(Chatham Village) is a very sought-after community where people want to be part of the country club lifestyle,” Vogt said.

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David Weekley Homes associates cut the ribbon on the Classic Series model homes in Chatham Village. (Photo by Edward Redd)

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Cheryl Campbell, also a sales consultant with David Weekley Homes, said the Classic Series offers floor plans from 2,520 to 5,670 square feet. Plans provide a mix of 2-story and ranch-style homes with up to six bedrooms. Homes also feature three-car sideload garages.

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In sitting through yet another four-hour Zoom meeting, we all become fans of the KISS principle — keep it simple, ESSAY stupid! The notion that overly complex systems are less efficient and effective than their simpler alternatives first appeared in the United States between the great wars to be ultimately brought to prominence by the Navy in the early 1960’s. Essentially, it advocated that a straightforward approach, in the absence of considerable evidence to the contrary, is always better than a convoluted one.

Today, it covers any discussion or process whose complexity outweighs its productive value.

If we recognize this as a good general truth, can we take it too far? Is there a danger of spending too few words to make a point just as there is risk with too many? Sure, uncomplicated engineering, as originally envisioned by the Navy, still had to work. The device or plan required sufficient detail so that it could manage to accomplish the task it was assigned to address. Is proper communication that

much different?

Is the simple yes or no answer enough with any more words becoming a distraction? Or is the binary response overly simplistic and unable to fully address an interrogatory? No matter how many times someone says a single word, it doesn’t make a sentence, or sense. The “Guardians of the Galaxy” team member, a personified and charming tree, is only able to say, “I am Groot.” He is a clever comic book character but not a nuanced orator. Context and pantomime matter, but are they able to carry the full message by themselves?

The first duty of communication falls to the communicator, and the second to the listener. So, as that communicator is finding the right words leading the charge and the right number of words following up right behind?

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson What am I thankful for this holiday season? Spa’La Christina. It’s the name my husband gives to my sister’s HUMOR Architectural Digest-worthy house in Ohio because of the pampered experience I receive every time I stay with her.

Normally, I visit for Thanksgiving, but this year, our mom decided to host and my highly anticipated annual trip to SLC was cancelled. To heck with that.

I called the manager (on her personal line!) and reserved an early November overnight.

Although it’s a three-hour drive, being at SLC was worth every gallon of gas and frustrating zipper merge (for the love of all that is holy, people, stop blocking the lane 2 miles out!).

For starters, the proprietors have spent years remodeling and now have a circa-1920s abode that embraces its old-world charm with a nod to modern features and furnishings.

The wood floors creak and the arched doorways are low, but the dimmer lights

and surround-sound classical piano tunes create a magical ambiance whether at the 11-foot marble kitchen island or in the seagrass-wallpapered den.

Even better, the SLC manager/co-owner is the consummate host.

She greeted me with freshly made pumpkin bread and a latté from her built-in coffee bar, while showing me to one of her daughter’s bedrooms, where she’d placed clean towels and a heavily laden snack tray. I was then escorted to the cozy living room where a puzzle, sparkling water and hummus invited me to enjoy the roaring fire. I partook in a posh steak dinner and then woke the next morning to more soothing background music and espressos.

I felt rich. I felt cherished. I felt rejuvenated. Thank you, Spa’La Christina!

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

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Editor, Just 23 votes. As we reflect on the recent election results, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your support and unwavering commitment throughout this campaign. Your belief in our shared vision has been a driving force, and for that, I am truly grateful.

Just 23 votes kept us from making history in Westfield. While the outcome may not have been what we hoped for, it’s important to see this moment as a steppingstone, not a stumbling block. Our journey together is far from over, and the setbacks we face today only fuel my determination to create positive change in Westfield.

I want to apologize if I fell short of your expectations. It’s a humbling experience, but it also strengthens my resolve to work harder, be more diligent and strive for excellence. The challenges we encounter are opportunities for growth and improvement, and I am committed to learning from them.

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Your voices matter, your concerns matter and your dreams for our city matter. Let’s channel our disappointment into renewed determination. I am here for you, and I am here for Westfield. Together, we can overcome any obstacle and create a brighter, more inclusive future for our community.

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A 5-gallon bucket list Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I have great respect for DIYers (Do it Yourselfers). Personally, I prefer the HSE approach (Hire Someone Else), HUMOR but I must admit that when I see all these books and magazines at the hardware stores offering tips on various handyman projects, I wish I were more adept in my workshop (but I don’t have one).

I peruse the rack, knowing full well that the images I see on the cover are not something attainable by an average guy like me, something I also I realized about Playboy magazine by the time I was 11.

One title did catch my eye: “5-Gallon Bucket Book.”

I took the first one off the shelf. On the cover was a bright red 5-gallon bucket with a sexy yellow lid. To a real DIYer, this is the equivalent of Miss November.

The intro to the publication begins this way: “The buckets are remarkably strong … adaptable and not easily bent out of shape.

They are also easy to work with and hold up under pressure.” Wow, I wish we could find someone like that to run for president!

I’m not ready for a bucket to be commander in chief, but these containers do have some impressive qualifications.

The entire book is filled with things you can do with a 5-gallon bucket after you unfill it. That’s right. Once you have smeared on 5 gallons of putty, eaten 20 pounds of sauerkraut or done 600 loads of wash, you have access to your project starter. The

author says the 5-gallon bucket “is the greatest thing since the wheel or sliced bread.” Not sure about that wheel thing, but we all know the neat handyman projects you can do with bread.

His list of ideas includes a shoe rack, an egg incubator, a cat litter box, a mousetrap, a trash compactor, a wine rack and an air conditioner, which is just a 5-gallon bucket of ice with a fan on the top. You can’t make this stuff up. Wait, that is exactly what he did.

Each project begins with the materials you will need. The first item listed is always a 5-gallon container, a reminder for people who forgot the title of the book. Then, underneath, it usually says, “Lid not needed.” If you made everything in the book, you’d have about 62 lids left over. Not to worry. The writer is working on a new book of stuff you can make with just the - DICK WOLFSIE tops. “Keep a Lid Off It” is destined to be another big seller. Maybe a movie.

I tried unsuccessfully to reach the author to interview him for this column. I assume he is getting on in years. He must be very busy creating dozens of new do-it-yourself projects he’d like to complete before he … what’s that expression again … meets his maker? Bites the dust? Buys the farm? Give me a sec, I’ll think of it.

“I peruse the rack, knowing full well that the images I see on the cover are not something attainable by an average guy like me, something I also I realized about Playboy magazine by the time I was 11.”

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Westfield in Lights will light up the night at Grand Junction Plaza

By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com As darkness falls in Westfield on Dec. 2, Grand Junction Plaza will be transformed into a wintery fairyland for Westfield in Lights.

Westfield Welcome and the Downtown Westfield Association invite all of Westfield to witness the Tree Lighting Ceremony beginning at 5:50 p.m. at Grand Junction Plaza with the master of ceremonies, Santa himself.

The free festival begins at 3 p.m. with live music, llama walking and more. Winter-themed carnival games and more than 20 vendors will be in a large tent on Jersey Street, and food trucks will be on-site with food and treats for purchase.

Mrs. Claus and Rudolph will make meet-and-greet appearances on a rotating basis between 3 and 6 p.m. Westfield Welcome Director Kayla Arnold said attendees can expect a few new surprises this year.

Westfield workers will help collect letters to Santa. One of four special red mailboxes will be available for letter drop off at the plaza during the tree-lighting event. Letter writers can address envelopes to Santa at the North Pole. If they’re placed in a red mailbox, envelopes won’t need a stamp to get where they need to go. But workers ask that parents include a self-addressed stamped envelope inside to help Santa speed up his reply process. Assitional mailboxes will be available until Dec. 20 at Grand Park Events Center at 19000 Grand Park Blvd. and at the City Services Center at 2728 E. 171st St. Although Westfield has been holding tree lightings for many years, last year was the first time that the more than 30-foot-tall tree was installed and lit at Grand Junction Plaza.

“It initially started with the Downtown Westfield Association, and it has kind of evolved over the years,” Arnold said. “It’s the event where the most family traditions are

HOLIDAY EVENTS IN WESTFIELD Ice Ribbon in Grand Junction Plaza — The first-ever skating season for the Ice Ribbon is underway. Skating sessions will run on the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving, and then on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 13, 2024.Ticket prices, including skate rental, will be $10 per session for ages 10 and under and $12 per session for ages 11 and up. Processing fees are not included. Skate aids will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for no additional fee.

Lights shine on the Christmas tree during Westfield in Lights in 2022. (File photo)

involved.”

The Ice Ribbon will have amended skate times that day to allow for set up, but those who would like to view the tree-lighting from afar as they swirl and twirl on the ice can purchase tickets in advance at westfieldwelcome. ticketleap.com/iceribbon23-24 for the 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m. skate sessions.

Outside of Westfield Rocks the Fourth, Westfield in Lights is the highest-attended event hosted by Westfield Welcome, according to Arnold.

“We’re looking forward to it,” she said. “We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with Santa. I don’t know that we’ll get him on skates, but we will see.”

For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com/westfield-in-lights.

Suburban Indy Holiday Show — For the second year, the Suburban Indy Holiday Show brings Black Friday and Small Business Saturday to Grand Park Event Center at 19000 Grand Park Blvd in Westfield. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 26. The event will feature holiday retailers, local businesses, artists and crafters displaying holiday gifts and decor in a one-stop shopping experience. Gate admission is $10, kids 12 and under are free. Discount tickets are available for $5 online at suburbanindyshows.ticketleap.com/holiday-show-2023.

Westfield Library Foundation Tree Raffle — Tickets are on sale for the Westfield Library Foundation’s annual Christmas Tree Raffle. Patrons have three trees to choose from, “Winter Wonderland,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Squishmallow Christmas.” All three were designed

by Westfield Library Foundation Executive Director Erin Downey, who also happens to be an interior designer, and are on display at the Westfield Washington Public Library at 333 W. Hoover St. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 at the library’s circulation desk or online westfieldlibraryfounContinued on Page 24

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Movies in the Plaza, “White Christmas” — Westfield Welcome will host the final Movies in the Plaza event of the year at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to cozy up on the Great Lawn for the free showing of Irving Berlin’s classic 1954 movie, “White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye and Vera Ellen.

Breakfast with Santa at Stuckeys — Family, food and fun come together in this traditional Stuckey Farm event.

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mention taking photos with Santa. Breakfasts will be from 8 to 9 a.m., 9 to 10 a.m., 10 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 1, 2, 9 and 10. Each breakfast is limited to 35 children, and tickets must be purchased in advance at stuckeyfarm.com/ special-events/christmas-with-santa.

Westfield Performing Arts Holiday Festival — The annual holiday music concert featuring the Westfield High School Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Percussion Ensemble, New Waves Choir, Signature Sound Choir and Limited Edition Choir. Performances will be at 7 p.m.

Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 in the WHS Auditorium at 18250 N. Union St. WHS Doors will open 1 hour prior to performance time, and auditorium doors will open 30 minutes prior to performances. Light concessions will be available prior to the show and during intermission. Seating is reserved and expected to sell out fast. Tickets are available at westfield. band/concerts.

MUSICALS/PLAYS TO BRIGHTEN A HOLIDAY MOOD Nov. 30-Dec. 10 — Main Street Productions’ presentation of “Inspecting Carol,” a comedy about a wannabe actor who gets a role in “A Christmas Carol,” will be held at Basile Westfield Playhouse.

Dec. 1-24 — Civic Theatre’s “Elf the Musical” returns after successful runs in 2019 and 2021.

A previous presentation of White Christmas at Beef & Boards.

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Nov. 24-Dec. 31 — “White Christmas” is set for Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis.

Dec. 8-17 — Carmel Community Players will present “Moon over Buffalo,” a screwball comedy, at The Cat in Carmel.

Dec. 15-17 — Ballet INitiative’s “Nutcracker with a Twist” is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis.

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A VARIETY OF ‘NUTCRACKER’ AND MORE Nov. 25-26 — Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s version is set for 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 25 and 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Palladium.

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble presents “The Nutcracker” for the 24th straight year.

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Dec. 1-3 — Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s performance of “The Nutcracker” is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2; and 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville.

Dec. 1-10 — Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s student production of “The Nutcracker” at The Florence in Carmel is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 1; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2; 2 p.m. Dec. 3; 7 p.m. Dec. 7; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 9; and 2 p.m. Dec. 10.

Dec. 15-17 — Ballet Theatre of Carmel’s production of “The Nutcracker” is slated for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 and 7 p.m.

Dec. 16 and 2 p.m. Dec.17 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville.

Dec. 16-17 — En Pointe will present “An En Pointe Christmas,” featuring special guest Fox 59’s Sherman Burdette, set for 2 p.m. each day at Noblesville High School’s auditorium.

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The Midtown Men will perform Dec. 1 at the Palladium. (Photo courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)

Dec. 1 — The Midtown Men, which reunited stars from Broadway hit “Jersey Boys,” will feature iconic Christmas songs with their “Holiday Hits” show at 8 p.m. at the Palladium.

Nov. 30 — Pianist Jim Brickman will be joined by Chrissy Metz, from “This is Us” fame, in “A Joyful Christmas at 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium.

Dec. 9 —Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Creole Christmas performance is set for 8 p.m. at the Palladium.

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Dec. 2 — “Girl Named Tom: One More Christmas Tour” is set for 8 p.m. at the Palladium

Dec. 10 — Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops, featuring vocalists Ben Davis and Amelia Wray, will be presented at 3 and 7 p.m. at the Palladium.

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Dec. 3 — Sarah Scharbrough will perform two holiday concerts with special guest Ryan Ahlwardt at 4:30 and 7 p.m. at the Studio Theater.

Dec. 13 — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swinging’ Holiday Party’s unique take on American swing and jazz music is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium.

Dec. 3 —Indiana Wind Symphony’s “A Christmas Festival” will feature soprano soloist Jessamyn Anderson at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Palladium. The family-friendly afternoon show will feature a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Dec. 13-17 — Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “Celebrate the Holidays” features Wayne Powers and his All-Star Trio at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 13-14, and Katy Gentry and pianist Eric Baker at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Studio Theater.

Dec. 5 — David Koz & Friends return for their annual Christmas Tour at 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium.

Dec. 16-17 —The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s Festival of Carols, featuring vocalist Anthony Nunziata and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, will be presented at 3 p.m. each day at Palladium.

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Dec. 8 — Indiana-born singer/songwriter Jon McLaughlin & Friends is “Home for the Holidays” at 8 p.m. at the Palladium.

Dec. 21 — Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s “Handel’s Messiah” is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Brett Edwards has long been a fan of “Elf.” “We hosted Thanksgiving and we had 20 to 30 people, and at the MUSICAL end of the day, for about 10 years, we would watch ‘Elf,’” Edwards said. “So, that was always our thing.”

So, it seems fitting that the Broad Ripple resident is playing the lead role of Buddy in Civic Theatre’s presentation of “Elf,” which runs Dec. 1-24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Edwards performed in the ensemble of “Elf” in Altoona (Pa.) Community Theatre.

At the time, Edwards was an AccuWeather meteorologist in State College, Pa. “To be able to perform in the show and Jack Tanselle, left, and Brett Edwards will perform in “Elf” at Civic Theatre. (Photo courtesy of have the role of Buddy is really exciting,” Joshua Hasty Photography) he said. “Being able to play the role means not just a lot to me, but I know my family much of the musical. in the ensemble. has a lot of connection to the show and “He turns around and finds the ChristThis is Carman’s fourth show at Civic but the character itself. It’s definitely a mas spirit by the end of first on the main stage. She has dream role.” the show, thanks to his been in Junior Civic for three years Matt Bays played Buddy in the long-lost son,” Tanselle and appeared in Actors Theatre of 2019 and 2021 productions of “Elf” said.

Indiana’s presentation of “Violet” at Civic Theatre.

Civic Theatre Executive in 2022.

This is the first Civic Theatre Artistic Director Michael “I really like being in a show show for Edwards, an energy Lasley directed the show with kids and adults,” Carman said. meteorologist analyst for Midcontiin 2021. John Goodson is Carman especially enjoys the McNally Carman nent Independent System Operator directing this year. song “Happy All the Time.” in Carmel.

“They each have their “I love the movie,” she said.

“Primarily for the last year or so, I’ve own interpretation of the show, and both Jack McNally, a Creekside Middle School been at Footlite Musicals,” said the have worked really well,” Tanselle said. eighth-grader from Carmel, plays Michael 28-year-old Edwards, who is originally from “But they are different. It worked so well Hobbs. the Chicago area. “I’m a big fan of comedic the last time and I think it’s a little dif“I saw the musical when Civic did it two timing. I like making people laugh.” ferent view and angle and it’s going to years ago and I’ve seen the movie a couWestfield resident Jack Tanselle returns work again. To see two different people ple of times,” he said. “I like that I get to in the role of Walter Hobbs, who he played can have two different takes on the same be a child, which means I get to be super in the 2021 production. show and each of them work equally well energetic.”

“I was in it with my daughter two years is pretty cool. The cast is quite different.

McNally played Kurt in “The Sound of ago,” Tanselle said. “She was the prompt We have a new Buddy who brings incredMusic” at Civic earlier this year. for me to get back on stage. I had so much ible energy to the show and incredible “My favorite part of any show is the peofun. Even though she is up at Northwesttalent.” ple. The people make or break how good a ern now, I thought I would do it again.”

Quincy Carman, a College Wood Elemenproduction is,” McNally said.

Tanselle said Hobbs is off-putting for tary School fifth-grader in Carmel, performs For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘WHITE CHRISTMAS” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “White Christmas” Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA’ Vienna Boys Choir’s “Christmas in Vienna” is set for 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt & Friends will perform at Feinstein’s cabaret at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22. ESC4P3: The Journey Tribute Band’s performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25. For more, visit feinsteinhc.com.

INDIANA BALLET CONSERVATORY Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s “The Nutcracker” is set for 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 25, and 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

CHRISTMAS WITH LORIE LINE Lorie Line will perform her 34th annual Christmas show at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 at Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘HOLIDAY AND MORE’ Ashley Nicole Soprano’s “Holiday and More” concert is set for 2:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

DISPATCH ICC receives a Legacy Grant — The Christel DeHaan Family Foundation awarded a Legacy Grant of nearly $700,000 to the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. With the grant gift, the ICC will be able to establish additional scholarship opportunities for singers and have guaranteed funding for facility operating costs, ensuring that the ICC can continue to serve the community through song for years to come. The new ICC scholarship fund will be called the Christel DeHaan Scholarship Fund for Financial Assistance.

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The cast of “Inspecting Carol” on stage at Basile Westfield Playhouse. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Keller)

Christmas comedy comes to Basile

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kelly Keller was presented with a challenge.

Main Street Productions THEATER officials asked the Fishers resident to submit a Christmas show he wanted to direct.

“They didn’t want something that was done over and over,” Keller said. “They were looking for something different. I found this and submitted it. It’s a farce but it’s got comedic elements to it as well.”

Main Street Productions will present “Inspecting Carol” Nov. 30 to Dec. 10 at Basile Westfield Playhouse.

“I had not seen it but read it and then watched it online,” Keller said.

The play has been described as “A Christmas Carol” meets “The Government Inspector” meets “Noises Off” in the fanfare.

Indianapolis resident Jeff Haber, 28, is acting at the Basile Westfield Playhouse for the third time. He was part of the 2022 Christmas anthology show directed by Keller.

“Everyone thinks he’s an inspector (for the National Endowment for the Arts) and going to be make or break for the theater whether they get their grant or not,” Haber said. “They are all trying to make him happy.

It’s mistaken identity and it takes a while for everybody to realize what is going on.”

Haber said every play he has done since starting in 2021 has been a comedy.

“It’s just a lot easier to go for laughs than to get real heavy things going,” Haber said.”It’s lighthearted. It’s a fun part. I’ve worked with almost all the cast before and they are all incredible people.”

“Post-COVID, I was looking for new ways to get out of the house,” Haber said. “My first show was with Epilogue Players. I’ve been doing it consistently ever since.”

For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

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in his division during the war — well-liked, funny and welcoming to everyone.”

Branic said the biggest challenge is deEven though Matt Branic is appearing in picting Ralph’s pacing. his first “White Christmas,” he is certainly “He’s a busy network executive, conwell-versed in it. stantly multitasking and checking MUSICAL “But it’s not my items off his to-do list,” Branic said. first white Christ“I tend to operate much more slowmas. I am, after all, a Midwesternly, and I cannot multitask to save er,” Branic said. “It is definitely my life. My brain can handle one my favorite among the holiday thing and one thing only.” musicals. It’s hard not to love Irving With a wife and three daughters Berlin’s music — classic, timeless, and a busy work schedule, Branic Branic and perfect for the season. only has time for one full show per Branic, an Indianapolis resident year. and a 1997 Carmel High School graduate, “I try to perform in a number of shortplays Corporal Ronald Sheldrake Nov. 24 to er-run projects as well, just to stay in it as Dec. 31 in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s much as I can,” Branic said. production of “White Christmas.”

A lawyer, Branic has several other inter“There’s plenty to like about Corporal ests, such as triathlons, swimming, golf and Ronald Sheldrake,” Branic said. “Sure, he’s tennis. a brash, somewhat cocky TV producer who “It helps that I get bored with any one goes a mile-a-minute. But underneath that, thing pretty quickly, so I find I naturally he’s a loyal friend who’ll do just about anyswitch gears and fill my day with a fair thing to help his Army buddies in the 151st amount of variety,” he said. “Exercise is my Division. And he’s a veteran, which is worNo. 1 way of de-stressing and clearing my thy of recognition this time of year. In my head.” view, Sheldrake probably was a ‘glue guy’ For more, visit beefandboards.com.

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For Sarah Scharbrough, the holiday season becomes a juggling act.

“December is by far and CONCERTS away our busiest time of year,” she said. “I have over 25 concerts and events booked. I’m so thankful for the work and it’s also crazy putting the puzzle together of live performing, often being on the road and prioritizing family commitments. ‘Tis the season.”

Scharbrough, a Noblesville singer and pianist, will appear with Ryan Ahlwardt at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“The Dec. 3 (show) is special because it’s the first time we’ve done our big holiday show in an all-ages venue,” Scharbrough said. “In addition to having Ryan Ahlwardt, I’m really bringing all of the youthfulness because my five kids will make their debut performance together and the varsity show choir. The Noblesville Singers will also be making guest appearances.”

Her husband, Jeff McLaughlin, the Westfield High School music teacher, plays drums/percussion.

“Jeff is such an amazing musician and all-around human and brings so much talent and skill to every group with which he plays,” Scharbrough said. “My brother Stephen Scharbrough is my guitarist — we’ve literally been making music together our whole lives. My sister Suzanne Cogswell sings with us at holiday time every year.

And, of course, Bethany Robinson is amazing on bass/vocals.”

Robinson, the Noblesville High School jazz band program director, frequently performs with Scharbrough.

“Collaboration is the name of the game for me,” Scharbrough said. “The only way to keep growing and learning is to constantly get outside of yourself, your ears, your confirmation bias on what’s working — this goes for music and everything else, in my opinion — and remain open to new sounds, vibes, thought patterns. Scharbrough and Ahlwardt will appear as special guests in vocalist Jon McLaughlin’s holiday show Dec. 8 at the Palladium.

“Jon and I perform a lot together and I’m always impressed with his skill and stage presence,” Scharbrough said of her brother-

Sarah Scharbrough will perform with her brother-in-law, Jon McLaughlin, at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

(Photo courtesy of Sarah Scharbrough)

in-law. “He’s just a delightful artist to work with time and time again. I’m especially eager to work with the other artists on the roster.”

Scharbrough and Ahlwardt will appear together Dec. 15-17 for seven shows at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.

Scharbrough said she sticks with a holiday theme.

“We typically incorporate a few other originals or standards, but we like the nostalgia of the classics,” Scharbrough said.

“I have two new Christmas singles I’m releasing this year, so there will definitely be some new holiday tunes in this year’s heavy rotation.”

Ahlwardt, a Fishers resident and former member of Straight No Chaser, was introduced to Scharbrough’s music several years ago.

“It felt like we’d known each other for years the first time we met,” Ahlwardt said.

“I love Sarah’s voice, musicianship on the piano and accordion and sense of humor.

There’s a fun sibling dynamic to our friendship, which always leads to a lot of laughter anytime we’re onstage together. We absolutely would’ve been friends in high school if we’d gone to the same school.”

A Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate, Ahlwardt said this is favorite time of year to perform.

“I love the nostalgia of the holiday season and the opportunity that live music creates to bring people together this time of year,” Ahlwardt said. “I love performing the title song of my holiday album ‘Indiana Christmas,’ which was written by my friend and the founder of Straight No Chaser, Dan Ponce. I also perform a medley of Leonard Cohen’s nonholiday, though spiritual, song ‘Hallelujah’ and my favorite Christmas song, “O Holy Night.”

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In 2015, General Electric abandoned a 40-acre complex of 18 buildings on the southwest corner of downtown Fort Wayne that had once engaged an estimated 40 percent of the city’s entire work force. By that time, Fort Wayne’s historic waterfront a mile north, with three rivers converging near downtown, had also been largely abandoned. Enter determined leadership.

In 2019, the city opened Promenade Park NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2023-00271 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 12th day of December, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Maximum 24’x30’ detached accessory building allowed, 32’x50’ requested. (And, the combined square footage of the ground floor area of garages and/or accessory buildings shall not exceed 75% of the ground floor area of the principal building, 273% requested.)

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Fort Wayne’s Coney Island hot dog stand.

on both banks of the St. Mary’s River. Costing $20 million, the 4.2-acre park includes a plaza, an amphitheater, an elevated nature trail and all sorts of activities.

In 2017, RTM Ventures, LLC, an affiliate of developer Ancora, acquired the abandoned GE property, with the goal of redeveloping it as the Electric Works.

In 2021, after RTM Ventures began work on the West Campus. The West Campus opened in 2022, including commercial spaces, a medical clinic, a STEM school, a food hall and market and the headquarters of Do it Best, Indiana’s largest private company.

Construction on the East Campus, scheduled to begin in 2024, will create Elex, a residential community including 297 modern units. Named for an organization of GE female employees created in Fort Wayne in 1916, Elex will also include a 1,143-space parking garage, a fitness/wellness center and an early childhood learning center.

When you visit, be sure not to miss Fort Wayne’s iconic Coney Island wiener stand.

Opened in 1914, it now serves an average of 2,000 hot dogs each day.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com.

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