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Westfield Giving provides gifts for local youth in need By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com On Christmas morning, 5,000 gifts were wrapped under Christmas trees throughout the city because of NONPROFIT Westfield’s first-ever collaborative Holiday Giving program. By Christmas afternoon, those gifts were being enjoyed by young people because of the generous spirits and hard work of volunteers and donors all across Westfield. For the first time, Westfield Washington Schools, Westfield Education Foundation, Westfield Youth Assistance Program and Open Doors of Washington Township joined with churches across the city to fill needs and wishes of young people throughout the community who might have otherwise had no gifts to open on Christmas. Pastor Matt Gaylor of NSPIRE Church had partnered with White River Elementary School in Noblesville in the past, and he knew that WWS struggled each year to meet the same needs. “I had this dream of uniting our community through service,” Gaylor said. “I went around and tried to be a catalyst. I went to my pastor friends and community leaders and pitched this idea.” The result was that churches, including Crossroads, LifePointe, Northview, Radiant Life, Thrive and Village Park Bible Methodist, joined NSPIRE to partner with district schools and local nonprofit organizations. “We were able to make sure every school had a ‘neighboring church,’” Gaylor said. Volunteers from congregations and schools selected tags from giving trees or signed up for tags online. They purchased gifts and donated money. NSPIRE covered around 125 kids in the WWS intermediate, middle and high schools. “We received over $15,000 in fiscal donations that allowed us to shop for tags as intended but also for tags that were not picked up and for late registrations,” Westfield Education Foundation Director Ashley Knott said. In all, Westfield Giving provided gifts for

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Tonya Davison was one of many volunteers who shopped for gifts listed on some of the 5,000 tags. (Photo by Amy Adams)

In many English-speaking nations, Dec. 26 is known as Boxing Day. Although traditions vary in different nations, the day supposedly originated from the wealthy giving their staff the day off after Christmas and sending them home to visit family with boxes of food or other goods. Some celebrate the day by donating to charity organizations. Here are some ways people can continue the spirit of giving locally: Share the Love Diaper Drive — One in two families in Indiana struggle to afford diapers, which can cost approximately $100 a month per child, and no government programs cover the cost of diapers. Indiana Diaper Bank is collecting all sizes of diapers and pull ups, plus new packages of wipes and diaper rash creams to fill the vast need and to provide diapers for families who are currently on a waiting list. Monetary donations are welcome as IDB can purchase four diapers with each dollar donated by purchasing directly from a distributor. For more, visit givebutter.com/ ShareTheLove2023.

Walmart manager/coach Breana McCord, from left, helped Westfield Police Department Officer Kaeden Gebhart and Lt. Billy Adams make sure 50 tags were matched with a fitting gift. (Photo courtesy of Westfield Police Department)

more than 1,200 area youth, according to Knott. “We have a plan for running with this in the future,” Gaylor said. “It’s our hope that we can unite more people behind the cause. It’s a lot of work, but many hands make light work. It’s my dream that we create a little bit of a social contagion where people in our community realize that they have resources available in our community that they can leverage for something greater than themselves.”

Open Doors of Washington Township — After giving out more boxes than ever before for holiday meals, the pantry shelves at Open Doors need to be restocked. To find out more about what foods and clothing items are most needed and where and when donations can be dropped off, visit opendoorswestfield.org/#. Kroger launches Holiday Hunger Campaign — Kroger Central Division and the Kroger Co. Zero Hunger, Zero Waste Foundation have launched the annual Holiday Hunger Campaign to provide meals to local families in need. According to Kroger, the campaign runs through Dec. 30, and customers shopping in stores and online in Indiana will be encouraged to donate $1, $5 or $10 or round up their purchase to assist Kroger’s local food-bank partners.

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Grand Park management to change hands By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com The City of Westfield announced Dec. 19 that a newly formed entity, Grand Park Sports & EntertainDEVELOPMENT ment, will take over management and development of Grand Park. The public-private partnership, announced during a press conference, involves Keystone Group, Indy Sports & Entertainment, Indy Eleven and Bullpen Ventures and comes at the conclusion of a 21-month evaluation process by a city-formed review committee. It has been decided that Indy Sports & Entertainment and Bullpen Ventures will manage the youth sports facilities. They will also work to attract large sporting and entertainment events and diversify Grand Park’s sports offerings. Keystone Group, an Indianapolis-based developer of mixed-use properties such as Eleven Park, the 20,000-seat multi-purpose stadium coming to downtown Indianapolis, will be the development partner for Grand Park. The City of Westfield will retain owner-

Mayor Andy Cook, left, and Mayor-elect Scott Willis attend the Dec. 19 announcement about the future of Grand Park. (Photo by Amy Adams)

ship of Grand Park, with the terms of the memorandum of understanding outlining Grand Park Sports & Entertainment’s commitment to the development and management of the campus for up to 40 years, valued at $300 million to the City of Westfield. Keystone Group’s plans for Grand Park are to create a dynamic sports and entertainment district, including a select mix of restaurants, hotels, public spaces and mixed-use residential, office and retail space, according to the company. Chairman and CEO of Keystone Group Ersal Ozdemir said it was timely that Grand Park and Indy

Eleven were born at the same time. “We’ve been here since Day 1,” President and CEO of Indy Sports & Entertainment and Indy Eleven Greg Stremlaw said. “Seventeen-thousand kids across the state are affiliated with Indy Eleven and they need a home.” Indy Sports & Entertainment intends to build a new world-class training facility at Grand Park that will become the official training home of the Indy Eleven and the new women’s professional team the company has acquired. Cook was clear that the decision for a change in management was not a reflection of the current leadership at the park and commended Grand Park Sports Campus Director Matt Trnian and Client Services Manager Rachel Nelson for their work in running the park. Trnian said although it is unclear what his role will look like in the future, talk indicates that he and Nelson will continue to be involved. Cook took the opportunity to give Mayor-elect Scott Willis the keys to not only the city but also to Grand Park Sports Campus. “Buckle up,” Willis said. “We’ve got a lot to do.”

DISPATCHES The Farmers Bank opens in Westfield — The Farmers Bank opened a branch Dec. 15 at 360 N. Tricia Lane. The financial center near Spring Mill Road and Ind. 32 will be open 9 a.m. to 5 o,n, Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. A grand-opening celebration is scheduled for 3 p.m. Jan. 10, when community members are invited to visit the new financial center. For more, visit thefarmersbank.com.

director, will step into the role of director of communications for the City of Westfield under Mayor-elect Scott Willis. Beginning Jan. 1, Arnold will oversee communication, engagement strategies and event planning and execution. Kelley Wells, who has been with the city for nearly nine years and serves as community events coordinator with Westfield Welcome, will assume the role of Westfield Welcome manager.

Westfield Washington Township names new trustee — A Westfield caucus voted to appoint Westfield local business professional Jamie Mills as Westfield Washington Township trustee. Mills will complete the term of Trustee Danielle Carey Tolan that ends in 2026 following the resignation of Carey Tolan, who will serve as chief of staff under Westfield Mayor-elect Scott Willis. Mills has served as board president for Student Impact and on the strategic planning committee for Westfield Washington Township. For more, visit westfieldwashingtontwp.us.

Dillinger announces bid for reelection — Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger announced his candidacy for reelection in a release dated Dec. 18. As the longest-serving commissioner in Indiana, Dillinger has a track record of service to the community. He was named 2019 Outstanding Commissioner of the Year by the Association of Indiana Commissioners. Dillinger considers some of his key accomplishments while in office to be attracting Ivy Tech to Noblesville, Ind. 37 improvements and increasing county parks by more than 1,000 acres. His proactive approach to planning and development has been to “stay ahead of the curve” to meet the needs of the growing population.

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as a senior. He played one year at Bethel University before being injured prior to his sophomore year. He helped Bethel coach The honor of being inducted into the IndiHomer Drew after that. ana Basketball Hall of Fame was not “He talked me into getting into anything Pete coaching instead of sitting at the BASKETBALL Smith expected. end of the bench,” Smith said. “I was so Smith was an assistant at Wargratefully shocked when I got the saw for four years, which included a call,” Smith said. “I look around at state championship in 1984. all the great coaches who don’t get Smith served as head coach at an honor like this. You never anticiManchester (1987-91), Noblesville pate something like this happening. (1991-94), Penn (1994-98) and Carmel Smith I have such respect for so many (1998-2002) before becoming Guerin coaches who had unbelievable careers and Catholic’s first coach The first two years are in it. It’s very humbling.” there was a freshman and junior varsity Smith. 63, captured IHSAA Class 3A state team Smith coached before the school championships in 2012 and 2015 at Guerin began varsity play in 2006-07. He coached Catholic. He had 389 victories with an overall there until retiring after the 2017-18 season. winning percentage of 61 percent. He and “Starting the Guerin program from scratch the other members of the class of 2024 will was really cool,” he said. be inducted March 20 at Primo Banquet Hall Smith spent 33 years as a teacher, conin Indianapolis. cluding his career at Carmel High School. Smith, 63, moved to Westfield with his Smith has worked in business developwife earlier this year after living 20-plus ment for Performance Services, an engineeryears in Noblesville. ing firm, since retiring from teaching. The 1979 Rochester High School graduate Smith is a color commentator on the was a team captain for the basketball team Champions Network and ISC Sports Network.

WESTFIELD JANAURY COMMUNITY CALENDER 2024 APP COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND MIDWEST OPEN Together, these Association of Pickleball Player tournaments Jan. 3 to 7 bring one of the largest pickleball events ever in the state of Indiana to Grand Park Events Center at 19000 E. 191st St. The first competition of its kind, the Collegiate Championships will feature top college pickleball teams from across the nation. The Midwest Open will welcome players of all ages and levels. For more, go to theapp.global/ tour/2024/professional. ICE RIBBON Three weeks remain for the Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza at 121 Jersey St. Ticket prices, including skate rental, are $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. For times and tickets go to theiceatgrandjunction.com. CITY COUNCIL The newly elected Westfield City Council will be sworn in at 6 p.m. Jan. 4. at City Hall at 130 Penn St. The first official 2024

city council meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 at City Hall. The council meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday, and tentatively the fourth Monday, of each month, and meetings are always open to the public. WINTER MARKET The Westfield Downtown Association welcomes the return of Winter Market with more than 50 vendors Jan 6. through March 9 at West Fork Whiskey at 10 E. 191st Street from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday morning. For more, follow Westfield Markets on Facebook or email markets@westfieldchamberindy.com. THE WESTFIELD LANTERN AWARDS Since 1982, the semi-formal dinner and ceremony has been a time-honored tradition of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce. The 2024 event will be the evening of Jan. 19 at Prairie Waters Event Center at 4180 Westfield Rd. Nominations are open until midnight Jan. 1 for 10 different awards at form.jotform.com/westfieldchamberindy/wla-2024-nomination-form. For more, visit westfieldchamberindy.com/ community-awards.

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McGinnis remembered for powerful game, gentle nature By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Billy Shepherd had a standing joke with George McGinnis whenever he saw him. “I’d say ‘Man, I alIN MEMORIAM ways thank my mom that I wasn’t born a year later because no one would have ever heard of me,’” Shepherd said. “He’d always just laugh and say, ‘C’mon Shep.’” Carmel resident Billy Shepherd was named the 1968 Indiana Mr. Basketball from Carmel High School. McGinnis captured the 1969 Mr. Basketball title in dominating fashion. Billy’s brother, Dave Shepherd, also a CHS graduate, won the honor in 1970. McGinnis, a Geist-area resident, died Dec. 14 of complications from cardiac arrest at age 73 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. “George might be gone but he will never be forgotten,” said Billy, who played at Butler University and in the ABA. “His stories will live on forever in the lore of Indiana high school basketball, let alone what he did one year in college and the professional ranks.” McGinnis, who played with the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets, was named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017. He was a six-time All-Star, three times each in the ABA and NBA. “He was rough-and-tumble and a (bad man) on the court, but off the court he was just a big teddy bear,” former Indiana Pacers teammate Bob Netolicky said. Netolicky and his Pacers teammates watched as McGinnis led Indianapolis Washington High School to an unbeaten state championship in 1969. He scored 53 points

From left, former Indiana Mr. Basketball winners, Dave Shepherd, George McGinnis and Billy Shepherd. (Courtesy of Dave Shepherd)

and grabbed 30 rebounds for the Indiana AllStars in a victory over the Kentucky All-Stars in Louisville. When McGinnis came to the Pacers after playing the 1970-71 season at Indiana University because of his hardship status, he was signed by the Pacers. McGinnis’ father had died in a construction accident in July 1969. Netolicky, who moved to Austin, Texas, four years ago, previously lived in Carmel and Noblesville. “When George was in his prime, I don’t know if there was a better player in the world,” Netolicky said. “George was like a 6-foot-8 guard. He was that fast. He could jump and he was seriously strong.” Geist resident Bill Benner, who covered McGinnis for The Indianapolis Star and later became friends, said McGinnis embodied Indiana basketball. “He was absolutely dominant in high school and dominant at Indiana University (29.9 points per game) the one year he was there and then had an immediate impact on the Indiana Pacers and led them to two championships and almost a third championship in 1974-75,” Benner said.

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Carmel High School runner treasures experience in national race By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Carmel High School senior Tony Provenzano, competing in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships National Finals was a memorable experience. “It was so special,” he said. “Just being there was an honor. Competing there was amazing. You know everyone works so hard to get there. When you are there, I just want to run to the best of my ability.” Provenzano finished 14th in 15 minutes, 37.5 seconds Dec. 9 in the 5,000-kilometer race in San Diego. “It was actually my slowest time of the season,” said Provenzano, whose best time is 15 minutes, which he posted in the Flashrock Invitational Sept. 16 at the Northview Church course in Carmel. “It was a very hard course. There is a very steep uphill run about 1 mile in the race and we run up that hill twice.” Provenzano, who has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in cross country and track and field at Indiana University, qualified Nov. 25 with a fifth-place finish in

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Favorite subject: English Favorite athlete: Garrett Wilson Favorite TV show: “The Last Dance” Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii 15:07.6 at the Midwest Regional in Kenosha, Wis. Provenzano, who moved from Hopkins, Minn., before his junior season, finished second in the IHSAA state cross country finals as a junior and was fourth at the Oct. 28 state finals. The Greyhounds won the state team championship both years. “Tony was instantly one of the best distance runners in the state after moving from Minnesota, and he improved tremendously these last two years,” CHS cross

Carmel High School senior Tony Provenzano finished 14th Dec. 9 in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships National Finals. (Photo courtesy of Josh Cale / Doubletakeig)

country coach Colin Altevogt said. “The best athletes also make their teammates better, and Tony definitely did that, even in such an individual sport as running.” Provenzano said Indiana has way more competition than Minnesota. “There are a ton of good runners, and it

just makes it all worthwhile,” Provenzano said. Provenzano finished 11th in the Minnesota state high school meet. “I feel like trusting what coach Altevogt is saying is important,” he said. “Staying consistent and challenging yourself makes yourself better.” Provenzano said the team had a close bond. “I feel like we all have that goal to win the state meet,” he said. “When you and your teammates have the same approach mentally, you grow together and form a bond. It is very hard to beat a team that is like that and so disciplined.” Provenzano said the runners can build on that for track season. Provenzano finished second in the 3,200 meters last spring in the IHSAA state track and field finals. Provenzano will use his final high school season to get ready for IU. “The coaches are amazing,” he said of his IU commitment. “I feel they love the sport like I do. The guys on the team are great. I just kind of knew I was going to go there the first time I went there.”

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By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com When Andy Cook and his wife Barbara moved to the small town of Westfield in 2005, he couldn’t imagine that he would eventually help lead it to become the city it is today as its first and only mayor. Nor could he imagine that, after serving 16 years as mayor, that the town of less than 20,000 would become the fastest-growing city in Indiana and the sixth-fastest growing city in the United States. For the previous 23 years, the Cooks had lived in Carmel, a city more than three times the size of Westfield at the time. The Tradewinds Logistics transportation corporation Cook ran with his sons was in its eighth year. Jim Brainard was in his third term as mayor of Carmel, and Mitch Daniels had just become governor of Indiana. Cook credits both men for inspiring him to get involved in local government. “I became interested and sensitive to where the town (of Westfield) was going,” Cook said. “I was told that if you want to get something done, you have to get involved. I started attending town council meetings.” Within a year, Cook was elected to the town council, following in the footsteps of his father, who had served as a city councilor in Bloomington in the 1950s. Cook became president of the council, which had already voted to transition from a town to a city in 2008. The same day Westfield became a city, Cook became mayor on Jan. 1, 2008. “I had a whole lot to learn,” he said. “The town council had laid a great foundation. They had townshipwide planning, which is unusual for Indiana.” Cook compares running the city to running 10 or 12 different companies, each with a completely different culture based on tradition and necessity — from the city planners to the police department. He learned quickly that, instead of treating them all the same, he had to motivate them to work together for the common good. “One of the things you learn through the process is that municipal finance is completely different than our private sector,” Cook said. “It’s very complex. It’s constantly changing dealing with our state legislature and various agencies as they change leadership. There’s no textbook. We went through the once-in-a-lifetime experience of turning a town into a city. There’s no ‘how-to’ for that. It’s all a matter of the quality of people you surround yourself with.” The growth had just started to pick up in Westfield when the Great Recession began in late 2007. Cook said that difficult time allowed the city to push the pause button. “Out of that pause came a comprehensive land plan, a thoroughfare plan and a five-year sustainability plan which the city updates each year — three chapters in the city’s ‘how to grow bible,’” Cook said. “We really have stuck to those plans. They have given us a solid rock to grow on. At the local level, to be successful, you’ve got to have some

Westfield Police Department Chief Joel Rush, left, presented Mayor Cook with the WPD Meritorious Service Award.

Mayor Andy Cook receives the Sagamore of the Wabash award at a surprise luncheon. (Photos courtesy of the City of Westfield)

plans.” Looking back, Cook said his biggest challenge in office was “selling the city on Grand Park.” “For this little city, it was a big jump,” he said. “It made a lot of sense to me. But to some (people), it didn’t.” At the time, Cook thought the sports development could bring in as many as 250,000 visitors a year. In 2022, 3.5 million visited Grand Park. Still, none of the projects Cook helped bring to Westfield compare in his mind to the Westfield Youth Assistance Program. Cook played an instrumental role in starting Indiana’s first-ever youth assistance program, along with retired Hamilton County Judge Steve Nation. They and other local leaders saw a need to bridge gaps for young people who were ending up in the court system. Since 2009, the Westfield Youth Assistance Program has advocated for people ages 3 to 17 who are facing difficult life circumstances. Five more programs have emerged to make up the Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program, and similar organizations are being formed in other areas in Indiana and beyond. “The fact that we could get so many entities working together for the benefit of our next generation is what has made it a success,” Cook said, “It’s work is growing. The demand for its services exceeds our resources, but people continue to keep giving. It goes to show that if you throw your heart behind something, it’s worth much more than money.” The name and theme of the annual WYAP fundraiser, the Yellow Tie Gala, pays homage to Cook’s color blindness,

which only allows him to see yellow. As with any elected official, constituents have differing views about Cook’s 16 years in office. Nevertheless, few can argue with the positive impact WYAP has had on the lives of young people. Dec. 26 to 31, as people travel U.S. 31 and Ind. 32 in the evenings, they will see yellow lights at Riverview Health Westfield Hospital in honor of Cook’s years of service. ON THE COVER: Mayor Andy Cook attends a press conference at Grand Park Events Center. (Photo by Amy Adams)

RECOGNITION House Concurrent Resolution No. 45 — At the most recent Yellow Tie Gala in October, State Rep. Donna Schaibley read the Resolution, thanking Cook for his service to the community. Sagamore of the Wabash — Representatives from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s office awarded the mayor the Sagamore of the Wabash at a luncheon Dec. 8. The award represents the highest honor the Governor of Indiana can bestow to those who have rendered distinguished service to the state or to the governor. Among those who have received the Sagamore award are President George H. W. Bush, astronaut Gus Grissom, comedian David Letterman and musician Willie Nelson. WPD Meritorious Service Award — At a city luncheon Dec. 15, the Westfield Police Department presented Cook with the highest honor a civilian can receive from the WPD.

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Carmel High School Marching Band dads start own group By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The idea to form their own band started with a bunch of dads of Carmel High School band members. MUSIC “We started it as a group during COVID. We were all working from home and kind of lonely,” said Kevin Seibert, who founded the group and plays saxophone. “We all played through college and a lot of us played in other bands in town.” The dads’ group plays big band standards, classic jazz and modern pop covers. “We do some 1980s rock, songs from Chicago the band,” Seibert said. “One of the guys (Brian Porter) plays electric bass and we brought him in to give us a rhythm section.’ The name of the group is Odd Man in Quintet, but it can be quartet or septet, depending on who is available at a performance. The group, which has nine members, has never had a vocalist but has discussed the possibility. Seibert, a 55-year-old vice president at Eli Lilly Co., said none of the members is a professional musician. “It’s been so much fun,” Seibert said. “It was very therapeutic during the pandemic. We added a drummer and we started getting pretty OK.” The group was invited to play in Carmel PorchFest in 2021 after sending an audition of a few recorded songs. They played their third Carmel PorchFest this fall and recently played in the Holiday PorchFest. “We played on the Monon Trail this summer once a week,” Seibert said. “We had regulars come every week just to catch us. We were getting bigger and bigger crowds. It’s super fun. We have played in the Christkindlmarkt three years in a row. We have one guy (Kevin McLaren) that plays with Indiana Wind Symphony and another guy (Jeff Brown) plays with Swing Shift Indy and Indianapolis Municipal Band. As long as we have five or more

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From left, Odd Man in Quintet members are Kevin McLaren, Brian Porter. Joe Chiappetta, Cooper Chiappetta, Kevin Seibert, David Morris, Rob Beele, Randy Reed and Jerry Brown. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Seibert)

members, we can cover all the parts. If we have nine of us, we’ll double up some parts.” Seibert said the group has performed at wedding receptions. “The Village of WestClay has us in its normal rotation,” Seibert said. “We played its fall festival, tree lighting and Octoberfest.” The group also played several holiday gigs at senior living communities. Seibert said the members have become good friends and even went on a ski trip together. Seibert had two daughters, Sarah and Laurie, who were in the CHS Marching Band. Sarah, a 2019 graduate, played the trumpet. Laurie, a 2022 graduate, played clarinet and was the band drum major as a senior. “Everyone has had kids go through the band,” Seibert said. “Most of us are empty nesters.”

Joe Chiappetta, a CHS graduate, performs in the band along with his son, Cooper, who attends Purdue University. Seibert and Joe Chiappetta both play alto saxophone. “I have really enjoyed working on the music, seeing and hearing the improvements the band has made and rekindling a passion for the playing that is deep within,” Joe Chiappetta said. “The time together with the guys has been great, and it’s been an awesome opportunity to spend time with my son, who is an incredibly talented alto and soprano player.” David Morris, another band member, started the Carmel Parents Pep Band nearly 20 years ago. “That’s how we got to know each other in the Carmel Parents Band,” Seibert said. “People in the Carmel Parents Band stay long after their kids leave the high school.” For more, visit oddmaninquintet.com.

Michael Feinstein’s annual spring performance at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel will feature songs CONCERT by legendary popular music singer Tony Bennett. “Because of You: A Tribute to the Legendary Tony Bennett” is set for 8 p.m. May 17 at the Palladium. Bennett, who died July 21 at age 96, performed three times at the Palladium, most recently in May 2019, when the Great American Songbook Foundation inducted him into its Songbook Hall of Fame. Feinstein’s personal friendship with Bennett will add depth to the performance. Tickets starting at $45 are on sale at thecenterpresents.org, by phone at 317-8433800, or in person at the Palladium’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office.

‘WHITE CHRISTMAS” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “White Christmas” through Dec. 31 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Feinstein’s presents David Ranalli’s “Deceptions: An Evening of Magic and Lies” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28 and Craig A. Meyer’s “Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience” at 7:30 and 10:45 p.m. Dec. 31 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com

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New Year’s traditional meal Commentary by Mark LaFay The New Year’s countdown is on! Practically speaking, it really is just another day, but there is something to be said FOOD for the symbolic act of turning the calendar to a new year. Black-eyed peas are small legumes, often prepared in dishes like Hoppin’ John. They are believed to bring prosperity and good luck for the coming year. With its blend of black-eyed peas, rice and flavorful spices, this dish is a symbol of hope and abundance, shared among families and friends across generations. Here is a good recipe for Hoppin’ John: Ingredients: • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas • 4 slices bacon, chopped • 1 onion, diced • 1 green bell pepper, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth • 1 cup long-grain white rice • Salt and pepper to taste Instructions:

Rinse the black-eyed peas and set them aside. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pot. Sauté the onion and bell pepper in the bacon drippings until they begin to soften. Add the garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika, stirring for another minute. Add the black-eyed peas and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 45 minutes to an hour, or until the peas are tender. Stir in the rice and cooked bacon. Cover and simmer for an additional 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy the flavors of tradition and good fortune!

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Blueprint for Improvement: Elegant ensuite in Carmel Commentary by Larry Greene Constructed in 1993 in Carmel’s Bayhill neighborhood, this home’s owners sought to reconfigure a spacious guest bedroom — striving to incorporate an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Our team skillfully adjusted the footprint, optimizing both style and space.

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