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on community events and hospitality for residents and visitors. He’s already gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of Westfield Mayor Scott Willis added people the year. power to his administration, starting with “Westfield Welcome is working with the a new key leadcurrent Grand Park Staff and HamCITY NEWS ership position ilton County on the solar eclipse, responsible for which is April 8,” Deck said. “That is facilities, leased properties and a big event on my agenda. I will be Westfield Welcome. meeting with several teams here in Matthew Deck will take on the the next few weeks to try to catch newly created position of director up and get up to speed on all that of Facilities and Events, where he is involved with that event. We’re Deck will play a key role in the anticipated expecting several thousand visitors transition of the management at Grand Park. to Grand Park for that event and we’re very In December 2023, the city entered a excited about being one of the host locaMemorandum of Understanding with Grand tions for it.” Park Sports & Entertainment, a public-priDeck’s duties will include managing vate partnership of Keystone Group, Indy physical operations, supervising mainteSports & Entertainment, Indy Eleven and nance staff and overseeing maintenance of Bullpen Ventures. Deck’s role will involve city facilities. He will play a critical role in working collaboratively with those partners developing and implementing strategic obto hammer out the details of that managejectives, managing budgets, and fostering a ment agreement. collaborative environment among staff. “Once this agreement is signed, I think my A 20-year resident of Westfield, Deck job with Grand Park will change quite a bit,” spent 25 years working at Tradewinds, Deck said, adding that specifics of his role most recently serving as chief operating will be decided during negotiations. officer. He has served on Westfield’s AdviDeck will also oversee all city-owned facil- sory Planning Commission, as president of ities, and will serve as the director of Westthe Redevelopment Authority and Westfield field Welcome, the city’s department focused Sports Commission, and on the boards for

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the Westfield Education Foundation and the Downtown Westfield Association. “I’ve gained a greater connection to the actual events in the city,” Deck said. “I’ve helped host some of those events, and that has allowed me to connect very closely with the current Westfield Welcome staff.” With regard to his new job, Deck said it’s all about following his passion. “I was very close to (former Mayor Andy Cook), and through that relationship, I really grew to love this city, especially Grand Park. I feel like that’s our crown jewel. It really gives us a national identity,” Deck said. “Having been named the sixth-fastest growing city in the country is incredible. The fact that I can be at the heart of that in helping to take this city to the next level is a tremendous honor.” Deck also noted that he’s excited to work with Willis and the new administration on a vision for Westfield’s future. “I think this position is specifically designed for me. It’s perfect for me and I’m excited and I cannot wait to get into it and be a part of Westfield’s future growth and development and success,” he said. Deck and his wife of 25 years, Janel, raised their daughters Lindsay, 22, and Natalie, 20, in Westfield along with their dogs, Winston and Gracie.

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Informatics – $74,722 Clerk-Treasurer – $121,446 Public Works – $174,839 In a 6-1 vote, the Westfield City Council Communications – $243,943 approved a $3.2 million budget • Guest Services – $5,662 increase for • Human Resources – $118,719 GOVERNMENT 2024 proposed • Legal – $12,000 by Mayor Scott • Facilities and Events – $294,797 Willis, one that invests more cash in • City Council – $60,000 economic and community developCouncilmember Noah Herron of ment as well as the staff needed to District 5 cast the lone no vote. He reach Willis’ goals for the city. said although he supports the addiThe budget appropriation was tional spending, his sticking point Willis approved via ordinance during the was the $60,000 appropriated for council’s Jan. 29 meeting. the city council, which is earmarked to proWillis said funding would be allocated vide members with health benefits. to follow the new administration’s vision “I totally agree that the new hires are developed during the transition process. justified, the salary increases are justified,” Funds include salary and benefits for addiHerron said. “From Day 1, I was against tional staffing related to restructuring. health care (for the city council). I asked Willis said the city has grown by more that we could vote on it separately so I than 20 percent in the past four years, but could actually state my vote against it, but hiring did not reflect the growth, outside of it somehow got wrapped into this whole the police department. thing. So, I just want to reiterate that I “I anticipate that activities will increase am totally for the new hirings and salary here in the next year or two, and we need increases, but giving ourselves health insuradditional resources to serve our residents ance benefits right off the bat, I think it’s in a way that they have grown to expect,” the wrong thing to do. So, therefore, I will Willis said. be voting no.” The largest allocation of $839,929 is earIn his presentation, Willis noted that the marked for economic development, which city’s overall budget is balanced, with a surincludes three new salaries with benefits, plus of roughly $5 million for 2024, with $23 and services. million remaining in cash reserves. AdditionIn administration, the budget increase al revenue is expected once the agreement totals $506,923, which includes salaries, with the new management for Grand Park is training and professional services. executed, with $1.9 million budgeted for six Additional increases by department months in 2024. include: “We certainly have money for this new • Police – $156,500 appropriation, and we think it makes sense • Community Development – $272,532 and is a good investment for our community • Parks – $341,115 moving forward,” Willis said. By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

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10th Annual Melt the Trail returns – Westfield Welcome’s 10th annual Melt the Trail 5K returns March 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Grand Junction Brewing Co. The race and festivities will be presented in partnership with Grand Junction Brewing Co. The cost to register is $35 and will increase to $40 on Feb. 18. To sign up, visit meltthetrail.com. Participants can also redeem their drink ticket, purchase food, and enjoy music and arcade games after crossing the finish line. The taproom is friendly for children and pets. Historic Commission appointments — The Westfield City Council approved the

mayoral appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission on Jan. 29. The new members are Gina Terril, Jake Plummer, Melody Jones, Stephanie Miller and Curt Whitesell. The establishment of the commission was approved in 2022. The commission exists in part to promote the educational, cultural and general welfare of the citizens of Westfield, to maintain established residential neighborhoods in danger of having their distinctiveness destroyed, to enhance property values and attract new residents, to ensure the viability of the traditional downtown area and to enhance tourism.

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Westfield resident fits in nicely at Sheridan By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Trent DeCraene was looking for a smaller school for his academics. The Westfield resident BASKETBALL decided to transfer from Westfield High School to Sheridan High School as a junior. “I wanted smaller classes to help me learn better,” he said. In addition, the senior guard wanted to play high school basketball at the varsity level. “I wanted to get some looks, and I feel like I’ve accomplished that because I definitely have some colleges looking my way,” said DeCraene, who is being recruited by NAIA colleges. Prior to the Feb. 7 game against Southmont, the 5-foot-9 DeCraene was averaging 13.7 points and 6.8 assists per game for the Blackhawks (9-6). He was shooting 52 percent overall from the field and 36 percent from 3-point range. “Trent has improved dramatically over the last year,” Sheridan coach Bill Bowen said. “His court vision and willingness to pass the ball is why he is one of the state’s assists (leaders). His 3-point shooting has improved and his ability to finish on the drive is much better.” Bowen said DeCraene is a good leader, both vocally and by example. “Trent often draws the assignment of guarding the opponent’s best player, even if that means guarding someone 6 inches taller than he is,” Bowen said. DeCraene said his biggest improvement this season has been distributing the ball and directing the offense. “We have a (few) more pieces this year, so it makes it a little easier on me,” he said. “I feel it’s easier to get people the ball.” DeCraene set a single-game school record of 15 assists Feb. 1 in a victory over Indianapolis Herron. “It was me having fun passing the ball and they were making shots,” he said. One thing he needs to improve on is slowing down more. “Sometimes, I feel myself speeding up too much,” DeCraene said. “Our team likes pushing the ball and keeping a good pace to the game, but I feel I control that pace and have us going too fast sometimes.”

Westfield resident Trent DeCraene has been a key performer for the Sheridan High School boys basketball team the past two seasons. (Photo courtesy of Trent DeCraene)

Braden Smith, a 2022 Indiana Mr. Basketball from Westfield High School and Purdue University point guard, is a neighbor of DeCraene. “He’s a big role model to me,” DeCraene said. DeCraene didn’t play basketball his sophomore year at Westfield because he had appendicitis when tryouts were happening. He took several weeks to get his strength back. Then he took time to work on his shot and ball handling. He played AAU during the summer. DeCraene played football for Sheridan the past two seasons. He played wide receiver and safety and returned punts and kickoffs. “I’ve played football all four years of high school and since kindergarten,” he said. DeCraene wants to be a college football or basketball coach in the future. “I’ve always been around it and always loved it,” said DeCraene, whose father Don played football at Butler University. DeCraene’s sister, Ashtin, played basketball at Midway (Ky.) University and Westfield High School. “We’re an athletic and competitive family,” DeCraene said.

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Senior guard’s versatility proves valuable to Shamrocks By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Senior Ellie Kelleher led the Westfield High School girls basketball team in scoring this season, but that was only one facet of her contributions. “She had some big games, scoring-wise,” Shamrocks coach Kelsey Steele said. “She does a lot of other stuff for us Kelleher as well. It’s not just the scoring, it’s the passing, it’s the deflections and the other ways to create offense for us (that) makes her special. Her ability to see the floor is really good and just makes others around her better.” Kelleher averaged 13 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game for the Shamrocks, who finished with a 13-11 record. She averaged 11.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists as a sophomore. “I feel I made the most improvement in my confidence and leadership capabilities,” Kelleher said. “Building my confidence and leadership allowed me to grow both as a

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Favorite athlete: Tyrese Haliburton Favorite movie: “Top Gun: Maverick” Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy” Favorite genre of music: Country player and as a person.” The 5-foot-10 Kelleher can play the point guard position but often plays shooting guard or the wing spot. “She’s really versatile for us all over the floor,” Steele said. Steele said Kelleher’s clutch 3-point shooting improved. “We knew she could shoot it a year ago, but she is stepping into her (3-point shot)

Ellie Kelleher led the Westfield High School girls basketball team in scoring this season. (Photo courtesy of Ava Henson)

with confidence, which is what we needed,” Steele said. “When people guarded her with smaller guards, we looked to post her up. Just being able to stretch the floor, some of the 3s she’s made this year have been pretty deep. (They’ve) been at big times when

we’ve needed them.” Kelleher scored 31 points Jan. 19 on 12of-17 shooting, including six 3-pointers, in a 59-57 overtime loss at Brownsburg. Kelleher will play for Indiana Wesleyan University next season. “I’m looking to work on my consistency with shooting and scoring the ball with all different types of defenses and defenders,” she said. “I also need to get stronger transitioning from high school to college so I can contribute in as many ways as possible as well as becoming more mentally tough.” Kelleher said she chose Indiana Wesleyan because of the culture that has been built there. “They have established a winning program with great girls and coaches, and I knew that it was something I wanted to be a part of,” she said. Kelleher’s love of basketball started at an early age. “I started playing in kindergarten when it was coed, so I was always playing against the boys,” Kelleher said. “I also swam on my neighborhood and middle school swim teams, which built great endurance for basketball.”

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Rep. Spartz to run again By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz has changed her mind about stepping away from Congress. POLITICS The Noblesville Republican announced Feb. 5 that she will seek reelection in Indiana’s 5th District. Almost exactly one year earlier, she said she would not run again, citing a desire to spend more time with her Spartz daughters. “Deciding where your duty lies — family, work or country — is never an easy task. Earlier last year, I decided to take some time off from running for public office to recharge and spend more time in Indiana with my family. However, looking where we are today, and urged by many of my constituents, I do not believe I would be able to deliver this Congress, with the current failed leadership in Washington, D.C., on the important issues for our nation that I have worked very hard on,” Spartz stated. Spartz, who grew up in Ukraine, has

represented the 5th District since 2021. Other candidates who have filed as of Feb. 6 are Jonathan D. Brown, Raju Chinthala, Max Engling, Chuck Goodrich, Mark Hurt, Scott A. King, Patrick Malayter, Matthew Pfeiffer, LD Powell and Larry L. Savage Jr.

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OBITUARY Patty Lorene Reece, 87 of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born November 20, 1936 in Lebanon, IN to the late Orval and Fairy Anna Essex Strawmyer. Patty worked as a bookkeeper for several companies. She enjoyed gardening, camping, shopping, ceramics, sprint car racing, sewing and was the best cook. She loved her family most of all and enjoyed sitting on the front porch listening and talking to family and friends. Prior to that, she and her husband owned the Pit Stop Donut Shop. She was a baker and caterer and early in her career was a telephone operator for Indiana Bell and Big Springs Telephone Company but mostly was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Patty was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Westfield Washington Historical Society and was a member of the former Roston United Methodist Church. Patty was the widow of Emory Fred Reece,

Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Diana (husband, Jim) Peyton and Karen (husband, Tom) Johnson; grandchildren, Jeffrey (wife, Allison), Michael (wife, Brooke), Brad (wife, Tanya) Peyton and Tammy (husband, Ed) Tutwiler; great grandchildren, Madison, Jacob “Chip”, Kendall, Claire, Merrill, Kadence and Lily Peyton and Sam Tutwiler; brother, Gene (wife, Rene) Strawmyer; sister, Maxine (husband, Del) Burtner, and Cricket, her beloved dog. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Franklin Strawmyer, Hubert “Red” Strawmyer. The family would like to thank the team from AseraCare Hospice for the care they provided, especially Gracie and Tavia. Special thanks got out to her caregivers, Joanna Russell and Tammy Potter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society for Hamilton County. Please visit www. flannerbuchanan.com to sign the online guest register.

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The Westfield GOP Club held a kickoff to election season Jan. 30 at Grand Park Events Center, briefly introducing POLITICS local Republicans running for office this year. Approximately 50 people attended the meeting, including candidates, elected officials and members of the public. Republican primary contenders from Hamilton County got a chance to meet constituents during the casual event, which included Westfield Mayor Scott Willis as the featured speaker. Westfield GOP Board member Sheryl Clifford urged those in attendance to get out the vote this year. “There’s more to do than sit in the pews,” Clifford said. “As a Republican, there’s more to do than go to the ballot box.” Clifford also thanked the volunteers, especially the younger generation of voters who were at the meeting. “The Republican Party is still young, and

Westfield Mayor Scott Willis discussed the future of the city during a Jan. 30 meeting of the Westfield GOP Club at Grand Park Events Center. (Photo by Marney Simon)

we need to acknowledge that,” she said. Willis spoke about his administration’s plans for advancing Westfield. He said when it comes to city government, he and the members of the Westfield City Council intend to make transparency one of their top priorities, along with growth, development and public safety. “I believe we’re going to be accountable to you guys,” Willis said. Willis is also slated to be the featured speaker at the Feb. 22 Westfield Chamber of Commerce Chamber luncheon. The event is sold out.

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By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com Walking the hallways at Westfield High School, it might come as a surprise when the aroma in the air is actually that of a gourmet meal. But that is exactly what happens when you walk past the doors of the culinary program on the first floor of the school on Union Street. The culinary program is part of the high school’s family and consumer sciences department, something once known as home economics. But the class is far different from the baking lessons once given in high school home economics classrooms across the U.S. The students learn more than how to make dinner. The class is intensive. The young chefs get a chance to earn certifications and the proper training to enter the culinary and hospitality workforce. “It has been important for us to train students to be a contributing part of the Westfield economy,” chef and culinary educator Nikki Heflin said. The culinary department was founded 10 years ago. It started with only Heflin and two courses, and through the years, the program grew. Heflin was joined by her partner, chef Bryan Ferreria, and the pair worked to develop the coursework further. Now, there are four educators and 10 elective courses, starting with a basic culinary course. Students then get the option to move up and fine tune their skills. The program began with about 250 students and now has more than 800 students in the culinary pathway. They can also earn dual credit. The chefs-in-training have a chance to be a part of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a national career and technical student organization for family and consumer sciences. WHS culinary students in FCCLA get a chance to participate on the ProStart Culinary Team, Foodies Rock, which enters competitions. Members of Foodies Rock are working on an entree for the ProStart State Invitational, which takes place March 1 at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie. Students will have one hour to prepare an appetizer, entree and dessert using only two propane burners and two tables. The students have been utilizing their class time to practice creating that meal, which is a full-circle process that starts with recipe development and ends with plating. But included in the culinary pathway is the option to cater at local events. At the school, the students have created the menu for guests at athletic events and speech and debate team invitationals. Across the city, they’ve also been there to provide catered meals for a wide range of events. “Mayor (Scott) Willis just hosted his first big meeting with all of the city employees, and he had all our students prepare the breakfast,” Heflin said. “We have even catered for our district staff appreciation called Laugh it Off, and we catered for 1,200 faculty and staff over at the Carmel

Elijah Scisney and his classmates make fresh bagels as part of a lesson on pastries in the WHS culinary arts program. A senior, Scisney plans to attend Ball State University for hospitality management and eventually become a chef. (Photos by Marney Simon)

Palladium.” Heflin added that the classwork and catering experience helps those students earn sought-after jobs. The students agree, with many planning to continue their education in culinary arts once high school is over. Senior Elijah Vinci said he plans to attend a four-year school and major in culinary arts, with the ultimate goal of becoming a chef. Kaylee Bowers, who is also a senior, said that her long-term plan is to go to nursing school, but added that the foundation for nutrition and dietics she’s learned in the culinary arts program will be useful as she learns to care for others. The pair are just two culinary students who said the program is part of the foundation of their long term goals. “Our main goal is to provide nutrition and culinary education to all students so that they are able to learn basic life skills. Then if they want to continue on with the pathway, we offer a more accelerated experience that teaches them career-based experience for nutrition, dietetics, food science, careers in baking and pastry, hospitality and tourism management and culinary arts,” Heflin said. “There are many career choices. We don’t want to teach our students that there is just one pathway for them in our industry. It is very diverse.” The school district is also adding a new event space, which the students can use to cater additional community events. The class provides a unique experience for those students, who learn menu design, plating and everything in between.

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“They know their value,” Heflin said of the students as they move into careers. “They are prepared.” ON THE COVER: Westfield High School seniors (from left) Alyssa Wininger, Kaylee Bowers, Elijah Vinci and Ella Goldberg are part of FCCLA Foodies Rock, a functioning food service program that participates in competitions and even caters events. (Photo by Marney Simon)

WESTFIELD FOODIES ROCK WHO THEY ARE - The students who participate in Foodies Rock are members of FCCLA, a national organization for family and consumer sciences. WHAT THEY DO - Culinary students in ProStart courses provide full catering services to events in and around Westfield. The students of Foodies Rock will take part in the ProStart Invitational in Muncie on March 1. ProStart is a nationwide, two-year high school program that unites the classroom and industry to develop the best and brightest talent into tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice leaders. HOW TO CONNECT - Inquire with Chef Nikki Heflin for booking a catering event through the Westfield High School Culinary Program by email at whsfoodiesrock@wws.k12.in.us, or call 317-701-4440.

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Tax abatement for Isotopia By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com The City of Westfield has approved a measure to provide a 10-year tiered tax abatement to a nuclear medicine CITY NEWS company planning to establish its North American headquarters in Westfield. On Jan. 29, the Westfield City Council approved a resolution regarding tax abatement deductions for Isotopia, which will operate at 17075 Oak Ridge Rd. The Israel-based company is focused on developing, producing and supplying cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive isotopes, according to a presentation made before the council last month. Nuclear medicine focuses on oncology and cancer treatment, among other diagnostic and therapeutic needs. Isotopia is expected to create about 50 new jobs, with payroll and benefits anticipated at $4.8 million annually, according to the company. Isotopia representatives said the deciding factors for choosing Westfield included available real estate, talent, logistics infrastruc-

Isotopia, an Israel-based nuclear medicine company, will establish its North American headquarters in Westfield at 17075 Oak Ridge Rd. (Image courtesy of the City of Westfield)

ture, business climate and economic development incentives from both the city and the state of Indiana. Per the resolution, the totality of the project is sufficient justification for a 10-year personal property tax abatement, which will include 100 percent abatement for Years 1 through 5. Starting at Year 6, the abatement will be stepped down, annually, to 85 percent, 69 percent, 50 percent, 33 percent, and finally 17 percent in the last year of the agreement. The project cost to open the site is estimated at $7 million. Isotopia’s total capital investment is estimated to be $17.4 million. The abatement will represent about $511,878.

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As the saying goes, everyone has a mother who loves them, even the bad guys. In 2021, 15-year-old Ethan Crumble ESSAY walked into his suburban high school in Michigan and slaughtered four of his classmates and severely injured seven more. Ultimately pleading guilty to charges of terrorism and murder, he is serving life in prison without the opportunity for parole. Last week, his mother, Jennifer, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and will be sentenced April 9, facing up to 60 years in prison. Dad’s trial is next. The proceeding revolved around whether a mother is criminally responsible for the actions of her child and the harm that they cause others. Mom’s commitment to her extramarital affair and her preoccupation with horses were central elements. Evidence was presented that Mom bought a weapon for her son as a Christmas present and should have known that he had mental health issues, citing text messages from the boy

to her about “demons” in their family home. Regardless, Mom held that he was just “fooling around,” they were a normal family, and she considered herself to be a “helicopter” parent, highly engaged in her son’s friend group and grades. The jury didn’t buy it. What is the cost to the mother for the sins of her son? What are the limits of what a parent must know and understand about mental health and its potential downstream consequences? Does extramarital activity that generates anger in a child become the responsibility of the adults involved, too? Does Mom’s lover deserve a trial? Is a car, baseball bat or Swiss Army knife an appropriate gift for anyone who lives under our roof? Is it time to jail parents with their errant kids and put the siblings in foster care? For Michigan, it seems like it is.

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

Singing the February blues Commentary by Danielle Wilson Ah, February, how I hate thee. I really do. The gray, the cold, the abysmal performance of the Louisville men’s basketHUMOR ball team. And this year, I’ve decided to add anxiety into the mix by piling on a poo-ton of extra stuff in my life. Take a grad class, they said. DIY renovate two bathrooms. Don’t forget your daily PT! That elbow and foot aren’t going to heal themselves, little darlin’! (cue sardonic glee). Seriously. What the what? Every morning, I wake up having slept horribly (I’m still on the weighted-blanket wagon, friends, and it continues to go poorly) and stressing about the length of my to-do list: Teach all day, start that paper, spackle the dry wall, act like you don’t want to murder every single member of your family, buy milk. It’s truly exhausting. And though I take supplemental vitamin D, the lack of sunshine is definitely not helping, particularly because I’m also dealing with the ever-present yet unpredictable effects of perimenopause. I am quite literally a walking hot(flash) mess. So, what to do? I am focusing hard on self-care. Trying to be social at work, to prioritize sleep and to move the body in some

“Though I take supplemental vitamin D, the lack of sunshine is definitely not helping, particularly because I’m also dealing with the everpresent yet unpredictable effects of perimenopause. I am quite literally a walking hot(flash) mess.” – DANIELLE WILSON capacity other than getting off the couch to use the bathroom in between episodes of “Madame Secretary” (she recently headed off a nuclear war with Russia! Girl power!) I’m making peace with saying “no” and with doing the best I can, even when I know that under different circumstances, I could do better. I don’t love it, but I just need to make it through this month. Stupid February. How I hate thee! Peace out.

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Stupid is as stupid does Commentary by Dick Wolfsie After I finished a game of pickleball the other day, a woman approached me and asked if she could give me a HUMOR hug. “What’s that for?” I asked. “I read your column every week and I think you are the most self-deprecating guy in the world.” “Thanks,” I said, assuming it was a compliment. She went on to say — and rightly so — that the best humor is when you make fun of yourself. Of course, I also skewer my wife, but most of the barbs I write are directed at me. My ability to self-deprecate would soon be put to the ultimate test. The other night, I was trying to learn how to download podcasts to listen to while out jogging. My sister had already spent about 20 minutes on the phone the previous week explaining the process, but I had forgotten everything she told me. I had no clue how to do it. Linda’s son, Barry, is a computer whiz, so I assumed some of his savvy had rubbed off on her. Of course, the rubbing should go in the other direction: Your kids don’t rub off on you, you are supposed to rub off on them. In any case, compared to her son, Linda was out of her league when it came to computers. Nevertheless, she proceeded to explain everything to me again. She suggested I take notes this time, so I wouldn’t pester her a third time during her California vacation with the family. I finally got it. “Thanks, Linda,” I said, and I shut off the phone. Or so I thought. And my sister made the identical mistake. I could still hear her talking to her son. “How’s Uncle Dick?” Barry asked. “He’s fine. But let me tell you something, if you ever want to stop feeling stupid, talk to someone stupider.” Yes, that’s really what she said. My own

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Carmel resident to perform in IWS tribute to Gershwin By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kelleen Strutz loves a Gershwin tune. So, naturally, the Carmel resident is delighted to be the piano CONCERT soloist for the Indiana Wind Symphony’s tribute to the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The concert is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “I’ve had the honor of performing a variety of classical concerts with the Indiana Wind Symphony at the Palladium over the last 10 years, including the ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’” Strutz said. “It’s one of my favorites to perform because it melds together both my classical and jazz backgrounds. And the reason the piece was so significant 100 years ago was because of its ability to take a classical form and interweave jazz elements throughout. “The fact that it’s still relevant and popular today is a testimony to its versatility and its importance in the history of American music.” Strutz said she enjoys sharing her love of Gershwin and jazz classics with her 7-year-old son, Ethan. Strutz is pleased to perform with the IWS in music director and founder Charles Conrad’s final season as music director. The Carmel resident will retire after the 2023-24 season. “It’s been great fun working with Charlie over the years and he will be greatly missed,” Strutz said. “His vision and dedication for the IWS has created an important musical entity in the Carmel community and his legacy will carry on.” Conrad said “Rhapsody in Blue” is one of his favorites, too. “It was originally written as a piano solo with orchestra, but it’s one that transcribes with concert bands almost seamlessly,” Conrad said. The concert will start with Gershwin’s “Strike Up the Band.” Conrad said the second number is a jazzy piece Gershwin

‘BEAUTIFUL” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical” through March 30 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET The Dave Matthews Tribute Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15, while “Anthony Nunziata sings Romantic Classics for Valentine’s” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-17 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. ‘ROMEO & JULIET’ Civic Theatre’s production of “Romeo & Juliet” runs through Feb. 24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org. ‘ROUTE 66’ Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Route 66” runs through Feb. 18 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage. org. CARMEL APPRENTICE THEATRE Carmel Apprentice Theatre’s production of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” runs through Feb. 19 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz. INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Kelleen Strutz is the piano soloist for the Indiana Wind Symphony’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue.” (Photo courtesy of Kelleen Strutz)

wrote in the 1930s called “Walkin’ the Dog,” followed by “Swanee,” also by Gershwin. Next on the set list is a John Philip Sousa march called “The Black Horse Troop,” which also premiered in 1924. Sousa attended “An Experiment in Modern Music,” which was the premiere of “Rhapsody in Blue,” in February 1924. The last piece of the first set is Donald Grantham’s “Fantasy Variations of Prelude No. 2,” based on Gershwin’s “Prelude No. 2.” Strutz will perform on that piece. Selections from Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” opera begins the second half of the concert, along with a world premiere

performance of a new piece called “The Wave Returns to the Ocean” by composer Charles D. Norris, who lives in North Carolina. Conrad said Norris will attend the premiere and work with the symphony before the concert. The concert concludes with “Rhapsody in Blue.” A guest conductor, Grace Ishikawa, will join IWS on a couple of pieces. Ishikawa is the band director for Chapel Hill 7th/8th Grade Center in Wayne Township in Indianapolis. For more, visit ndianawindsymphony.org.

The Indianapolis Youth Orchestra’ Symphony, Philharmonic and Concert orchestras will perform its midwinter concert at 5 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘THE WILD WILD WEST’ Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “The Wild Wild West” through Feb. 25 at The Florence Theatre, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org. ‘LOST IN YONKERS’ Main Street Productions will present “Lost in Yonkers” through Feb. 18 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

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‘Route 66’ passes through Studio Theater Commentary by Jennifer A. Haire The musical “Route 66,” which runs through Feb. 18 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the PerPERFORMANCE forming Arts in Carmel, takes the audience on a lively 90-minute, nonstop road trip from Illinois to California. An intimate three-person band and all-male cast of four keep the audience engaged and laughing throughout the performance. Creative costuming adds humor. Inventive and often rolling blocking puts the audience on the highway with our travelers as they fall in love with billboards and diner waitresses, take bus rides, race fast cars and encounter interesting locals as they pass through cities. The show marks co-founder of Actors Theatre of Indiana Cynthia Collins’ ATI main stage directorial debut. Indianapolis residents Tom and Nancy Lange endorsed the show as “good enter-

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Carmel resident Margot Brown’s watercolor artwork. (Photo courtesy of Margot Brown)

of sight, shoulders relaxed. Problems hanging off in a distance and … ah-ah! The creative idea and solution simply appear. Inspiration. As Brown proves, it’s never too late to “get your creative on!” Let me know what your creative outlet and passion is at rsorrellart@ gmail.com and let’s help others find their “ahha!” For more from Brown, email brocheva@ aol.com.

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In our continuing tour of Egypt, we visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, usually called the Egyptian Museum, TRAVEL among the most iconic and perhaps most criticized museums in the world. The Egyptian Museum was founded in 1858 in a former warehouse along the Nile River near Cairo. After that and a later location proved unsatisfactory, the museum moved to a new neoclassical-style building in downtown Cairo’s Tahrir Square. It was the first museum in the Middle East devoted to a single purpose and was, until recently, the largest museum in Africa. The collection eventually reached about 120,000 items, only some of which could be displayed. Today, the museum is most famous for items on the second floor, recovered from the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen in 1922 (most of which cannot be photographed), including his golden burial mask. The first floor includes imposing statues of important pharaohs, including Akhenaten, who temporarily established monotheism in the 14th century B.C., and was probably the father of Tutankhamen. One of the most

important first-floor items is the Narmer Palette, created from dark gray siltstone in about 3100 B.C. to celebrate the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. The Merneptah Stele, a 10-foot-high victory monument from the late 13th century B.C., contains the earliest known nonbiblical reference to Israel. The first floor also includes a number of important painted statues, including one from about 2500 B.C. showing a crosslegged scribe preparing to write. Long criticized for its crowded displays and sometimes incoherent organization, much of the Egyptian Museum’s collection, including at least most of Tutankhamen’s artifacts, will be transferred to the much-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids of Giza. But most people expect the Egyptian Museum, beloved by many despite its flaws, to remain open, perhaps displaying only smaller items in a more organized fashion.

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