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WHS grad returns from the Red Sea

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com Lt. j.g. Stafford Babbitt has seen parts of the world that most people from Westfield don’t get to experience.

SERVICE Babbitt, 25, graduated from Westfield High School in 2017 before studying political science at Purdue University. Upon graduation from Purdue in 2021, he entered Navy Officer Candidate School. He was recently home on leave from his ship, the USS Gravely, part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group that has been in the Red Sea since November 2023, where he serves as a supply officer on the ship.

The USS Gravely — a guided missile destroyer — is part of a carrier strike group positioned to respond to Israel’s war with Hamas. In January, the ship fired missiles at Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and shot down incoming missiles fired by those rebels.

Babbitt said living on the sea is an interesting aspect of the Navy that many don’t consider.

“I was in my office doing paperwork, and the alarm was going off that we were being fired at and we were responding,” he said. “I was sitting there doing the ship’s taxes and that was funny to me, the mindset you’re in. You always need to be prepared at any time, but you also conduct yourself like nothing is happening. I would say you hope to take those skills into your next job. If I can do these taxes while there’s a cruise missile being fired at my ship, then I can do a normal job.”

Besides learning to work under pressure, Babbitt said the military, and specifically officer training school, provides opportunities that he encourages other Shamrocks to consider.

“My experience here is definitely going to afford me a larger selection of jobs when I get out, and it’s all thanks to the military and their training,” he said. “After this command, I have an opportunity, the Navy Supply Corps offers internships. If you apply and get accepted, you could wind up working for Boeing or Apple. You can even leave for two years. So, you still have time in, but they set that aside (and) you can go out and learn these skills and come back. It’s sending people out into the civilian sector and giving them that training.”

Babbitt said he hopes more Indiana high school graduates who attend college don’t

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rule out the military. He said while people think of military members as being on the front line, each service branch is successful because of long lines of support, from logistics to health care workers.

“I think I am set up far better,” he said.

“It was really beneficial to get out and meet all these people who are driven who, like you, want to be part of something bigger than themselves. That’s the No. 1 benefit I’m taking away: I would not have been able to learn these things anywhere else outside of the Navy.”

Babbitt was inspired to serve by the stories of his family members who were in

the U.S. Armed Forces.

“Both of my grandfathers served in World War II, and growing up I heard stories from my dad about their adventures and getting to travel around,” Babbitt said. “It sounded like something I might be interested in as I grew up, and it was an interest to get to travel.”

The USS Gravely returned to Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia July 14. Babbitt returned to his ship after one week on leave in Indiana.

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By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com The Indianapolis Colts are back in action at Grand Park.

Colts Training Camp FOOTBALL kicked off July 25, with three weeks of scrimmages and family-friendly activities.

Ken Pack of Carmel attended July 27 with his children, John Paul and Leo. Pack said having camp in Hamilton County provides an opportunity for local Colts fans to immerse themselves in the sport and get up close to the athletes.

“It’s a beautiful area up here,” Pack said.

“It feels like you’re getting away from things even though we’re just down the road. It’s really nice to be able to make a day of it without having most of that day be traveling.”

Pack also said seeing the team in action is a positive experience all around, for himself and his kids.

“I’m high on them, and not just as a fan,” Pack said. “I actually think they have really good chances of some dramatic improvements on both sides of the ball.”

Tickets are required to enter training camp. All practices are free for fans 17 and younger. Tickets for Primetime Practice days Aug. 14 and 15 are $5 for people 18 and older. Proceeds of those sales benefit the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis.

Parking at Grand Park is $5 in advance and $10 at the lot.

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Rookie quarterback Kedon Slovis signs autographs at Grand Park.

Fans line up along the fence to watch Colts Training Camp at Grand Park.

scrimmages, fans can participate at the 85,000-square-foot Colts City interactive area, which includes a turf field, inflatables and appearances by Blue and the Colts Cheerleaders.

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WPD announces leadership appointees news@youarecurrent.com The Westfield Police Department has two new administrative appointees.

WPD Chief LAW ENFORCEMENT Shawn Keen appointed Eric Grimes as assistant chief of operations and Scott Jordan as assistant chief of administration July 24. The appointments, approved by Mayor Scott Willis, will advance the Keen department’s strategic goals and operational excellence, according to a press release issued by the city.

Grimes will oversee all operational aspects of the department, leveraging his experience to improve the department’s efficiency and effectiveness. He has served in law enforcement for 17 years, including 15 with the WPD. Jordan will maintain his previous role overseeing administrative functions, providing critical support in managing department resources and strategic planning.

Jordan has served in the WPD for 28 years, including 15 years as assistant chief.

“I am confident that both (Grimes) and (Jordan) possess the leadership qualities and skills necessary to realize the transformative changes we are aiming for,” Willis stated. “Their appointments reflect our commitment to a forward-thinking ap-

proach in addressing the evolving needs of our community and ensuring a high standard of public safety.”

Keen also announced organizational restructuring resulting in four command-level positions, including: • Mike Siara: Patrol captain • Rob Dine: Investigations captain • Billy Adams: Support services captain • Jeffrey Swiatkowski: Special services captain Siara has served with WPD for 18 years, including on the Noblesville/Westfield Emergency Services Unit for 15 years. He is a graduate of the 266th session of the FBI National Academy.

Dine has served with WPD since 2006 in various roles, including patrol sergeant, lieutenant and detective lieutenant within the criminal investigations division.

Adams has been with WPD since 2007 and is a United States Army Veteran, where he was a military police sergeant. He has served various roles with WPD, including patrol officer, patrol sergeant, patrol lieutenant and administrative lieutenant.

Swiatkowski has been a sworn law enforcement officer since 2006 and has been with WPD for 16 years. He is a graduate of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Leadership Academy and has served as a K-9 handler, patrol sergeant and patrol lieutenant.

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Riddle volunteers with Meals on Wheels Hamilton County and is also a board member for Women of Westfield and the Westfield Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about Community First Bank of Indiana at CFBIndiana.com.

Support for seniors and caregivers – Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County, a nonprofit organization that provides support to Hamilton County residents 55 and older, hosts a caregiver support group and an aging well discussion group at the Westfield Washington Township office, 17400 Westfield Blvd. The free programming offers support for seniors and their caregivers. The caregiver support group meets at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Aug. 22, Sept.

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Student fees return for Westfield Washington news@youarecurrent.com Student fees have been reinstated for the 2024-25 school year at Westfield Washington Schools.

SCHOOLS Last year, WWS did not charge student fees following a measure by the state of Indiana and Indiana Department of Education amending the textbook adoption process.

That amendment took responsibility for all student textbook and curricular fees.

Many school districts across Indiana, including WWS, paid for all costs associated with textbook adoption, including all student fees.

However, starting this year, the district will charge student fees associated with specific classes as well as consumable supplies.

Fee amounts will be similar to previous years. For kindergarten through sixth grade, fees will total approximately $30 per student. Fees for students in seventh grade and above will depend on course

Westfield Washington Schools will reinstate student fees in 2024-25. (File photo)

selection, with additional costs are anticipated for advanced placement, dual credit and career/technical education classes.

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New home permits increase news@youarecurrent.com Permits for new single-family homes were up 29 percent in June 2024 comparted to June 2023, accordREAL ESTATE ing to a breakdown of permits issued across the Indianapolis metropolitan region by the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.

The report outlines another month of increased new single-family home permits for central Indiana, despite steady interest rates and increased home prices.

“Permit numbers in Central Indiana are indicative of a healthy market,” stated Steve Lains, CEO of BAGI. “Mortgage costs are still low in historical comparison.

There’s record high home equity and a tight labor market. We’ve seen a smaller percentage increase in home prices in the past two years and a steady (although higher than we’d like) interest rate. All of these factors, in addition to the housing demand, point to a strong, balanced market.”

In Hamilton County, 257 new single-family home permits were issued in June, including 121 in Westfield, 45 in Noblesville, 42

Construction of new single-family homes increased in June 2024. (File photo)

in Carmel/Clay and 38 in Fishers.

In Boone County, 109 permits were issued, including 29 in Zionsville and 42 in Whitestown.

In Marion County, the total number of June permits was 123, including seven in Lawrence and 116 in Indianapolis.

Housing supply remains very low, adding to those increased permit numbers.

“Low, locked-in interest rates have locked people into their homes,” Lains stated. “The only answer to demand currently is new home construction which is why it continues to grow steadily.”

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Plans for downtown revitalization continue

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sistant superintendent at Chatham Hills before being named as superintendent in Chad Allen, superintendent of the golf 2022. course at The Club at Chatham Hills, is the Allen also is active with GCSAA and recipient of the Golf Course the Indiana Golf Course Superintendents HONOR Superintendents AsAssociation chapter. He serves as sociation of America secretary/treasurer of the Indiana 2025 Emerging Leader Award.

GCSA. Allen was the first person in Allen took a nontraditional path Indiana to complete the GCSAA’s to the turf industry. He began his Assistant Superintendent Certifiprofessional career as a substance cate Series and serves as a GCSAA abuse counselor, but opted for a Grassroots Ambassador. Ambassacareer change as the stresses of dors are matched with members of Allen that job began to add up. Allen Congress to cultivate relationships was encouraged by his brother and fellow and advocate on the key issues impacting golf course superintendent, Brad Allen, to golf. Allen is paired with U.S. Rep. Victoria try a career on the green.

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“I got hooked right away,” Allen stated.

Allen stated he is “beyond honored “Little did I know it would turn out to be and grateful” to win the Emerging Leader something that would profoundly impact Award and has no plans to leave Chatham my life.”

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Allen earned a turfgrass management “I’m very comfortable where I am at,” he degree online from Penn State’s World stated. “I feel very lucky. I have to pinch Campus and quickly rose through the myself a lot. I am living the dream, but that ranks from the maintenance team to asdoesn’t stop me from wanting to grow and

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The Emerging Leader Award is presented in partnership with John Deere to individuals who have served as a superintendent with less than five years of experience or a student, associate member or assistant superintendent who displays continuous growth in service and leadership.

Allen has been a member of GCSAA for six years. He will be honored Feb. 6, 2025, during the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego, Calif.

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Young Professionals golf outing – Westfield Young Professional Council’s second Golf Outing is Sept. 10 at Wood Wind Golf Club. The outing is exclusively for young professionals 40 and under who live and/or work in Hamilton County. Tickets include a round of golf on the 18-hole championship golf course, access to the practice range, golf cart, Bloody Mary bar, box lunch and entry to the 19th Hole Reception. Tickets are $400 member/$500 non-member for foursomes; $200 member/$250 non-member for pairs; and $100 member/$150 non-member for individuals.

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Union Bible College tour – Did you know Westfield had a college, and the longest, continuously running school in the state of Indiana? The Westfield Washington Historical Society will host a tour of Union Bible College and Academy from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 27. Visitors can learn about the fire escape and the school’s connection to the Underground Railroad. Participants will meet at 434 S. Union St. The event is free to attend.

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Board of Commissioners open bids, approves initiatives

By Jessica Todd • jessica@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met July 22 at the Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville. It approved a handful of measures and opened bids for the 2024 Community Crossings Matching Grant project.

What happened: Bidding opened for the 2024 Community Crossings Matching Grant project.

What it means: The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program provides funding to cities, towns and counties across Indiana to improve roads and bridges. Bidding was opened for a contract resurface project for Washington and Fall Creek Township roads. Bids were received from DC Construction Services, Milestone Contractors LP, Calumet, Midwest Paving, Rieth Riley and E&B Paving.

What’s next: Joel Thurman with the Highway Department announced that it awarded E&B Paving the contract in the amount of $2,806,257.57.

What happened: The board approved a memorandum of understanding between Hamilton County and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department for a national sexual assault kit initiative and collaboration.

What it means: Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison said this collaboration is for DNA testing for the human remains recently found at Fox Hollow Farms in Westfield. Jellison said the federal government provides grants to the IMPD and has offered assistance in paying for the DNA testing.

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Planning advances for Westfield Washington events center

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com Westfield’s Advisory Plan Commission approved a detailed development plan July 15 for the conversion of the SCHOOLS former Westfield Public Library into a new community and events building for Westfield Washington Schools.

The plan outlines the development of the building at 333 W. Hoover St., including the adaptive reuse of the existing building and 3,417 square feet of new building improvements.

The building is between Westfield Middle School and Westfield High School and will serve the school district by providing an event programming space, a culinary arts space and educational space for life-skills programming.

The center is designed to provide opportunities for students while providing community event space. The project includes a 200-seat event space, two kitchens, meet-

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ing rooms, the Rock Shop and a content studio for the district’s in-house content creation team, Rock Media House.

The project is estimated at $15 million for both hard and soft costs. A preliminary timeline includes a bid date this fall with construction completion prior to the beginning of the 2025-26 school year.

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Donation helps WPD reach K-9 fundraising goal news@youarecurrent.com Zionsville-based AES Restaurant Foundation has chipped in $25,000 to help the Westfield LAW ENFORCEMENT Police Department’s K-9 initiative.

In July, the Westfield Police Department, with assistance from Working Canine Foundation Inc., launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $30,000 to acquire a fourth K-9 for its team.

The new K-9 will be provided by Westfield-based Ultimate Canine LLC and will be specially trained in narcotics detection, tracking, criminal apprehension, evidence search and recovery. The anticipated cost of the animal, including training for both the K-9 and its handler, is $30,000.

According to the GoFundMe, the new dog will help enhance the safety and security of the community. K-9 units are used by local law enforcement agencies to locate missing persons and criminals; keep schools drug free; as crime deterrence; for enhanced patrols; to increase safety for officers in high-risk situations; and for

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Organizers with the AES Foundation saw the campaign on social media, which had collected $5,000 so far. The donation means the WPD will meet its fundraising goal.

The AES Restaurant Foundation’s mission is to strengthen, enhance and enrich the lives of people in the communities the group calls home.

“Our Foundation exists to give back and live one of our core values, Make a Difference. When we saw this opportunity to support the police department and the community of Westfield, we knew we needed to provide the balance of the funds for this worthwhile campaign,” stated John Wade, CEO of the AES Restaurant Group.

The AES Restaurant Group owns and operates 187 Arby’s restaurants in 16 states.

The group will open its first Westfield location in August, part of the inspiration to contribute to the WPD’s K-9 campaign.

In recognition of the donation, WPD Sgt. Dewey Abney, head of the K-9 program for Westfield, granted the donor the honor of naming the canine officer. The AES Foundation’s Board of Directors chose the name ‘RB’ for the officer.

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Learn about Westfield’s K-9 division at westfield.in.gov under the departments/ police department tab.

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By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Veterans Corps assists military veterans in need. In July, the organization hosted VETERANS a resource fair at the Noblesville Schools’ Community Center in Noblesville, providing vital information to those veterans and their families.

“We’re here to bring resources to one place that our military veteran community can come to and get the help that they need, instead of looking and searching for whatever issues they have the answers to,” said Bill Doss, secretary of the Hamilton County Veterans Corps.

The event featured 78 resource tables, including veterans organizations, health and wellness organizations, educational services, businesses, nonprofits and local, county, state and federal elected leaders.

“We’re bringing the resources to one place, we can amplify them to reach the veteran who is not connected, the ones who aren’t talking to anyone else,” Doss

said. “They don’t go to (veterans organizations) and they don’t have knowledge about what is going on at the VA. Those veterans who aren’t connected, those are the ones who are in the darker place.

To reach them, we need to invite the community.”

Doss said the resource fair is designed for veterans, but also serves anyone in Hamilton County. The organization will move the fair to the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds for two events in spring and fall 2025.

The Hamilton County Veterans Corps also partners with the Indiana Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. Doss said the organization hopes to get more community involvement.

“We are all trying to bring resources to people, but we still need to reach the public to let them know what is happening with these different coalitions and different groups that we work with,” Doss said.

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School immunizations – All immunization records or exemptions for students in Westfield Washington schools must be received by the nurse at your child’s school by Aug. 8, as required by Indiana law. New students or those returning to school who received a message about missing information must provide proof of immunizations. Religious or medical exemptions approved for the 2023-24 school year expired on the last day of school, May 30, and must be renewed in order to be considered up to date. Immunizations are provided by your child’s healthcare provider, the Hamilton County Health Department, Trinity Free Clinic, Heart and Soul Clinic and clinics at local pharmacies. A list of required immunizations and forms for religious or medical exemptions can be found at wws.k12.in.us under the parents/health services tab.

School assistance for children of veterans – Operation Back to School — also known as the Military Family Relief Fund Back to School Program — provides financial assistance to Hoosier veteran families experiencing financial difficulties. Offered by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, the program provides $500 of assistance per qualified dependent for backto-school supplies and other school-related expenses. Applications are accepted through Aug. 30. Learn more at in.gov/dva.

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EDUCATION FOUNDATION Carey Ridge Elementary School expands for cross categorical program

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com The halls at Carey Ridge Elementary School will have a new look when students return Aug. 8.

Westfield Washington Schools officials dedicated the opening of the cross-categorical wing July 23. The cross-categorical special education program allows students with different abilities to be educated in a group environment and receive varied systems of support for instruction.

Construction of the wing included eight classrooms, a sensory room, bathroom renovations, HVAC renovations, new drinking fountains and parking lot updates. The new wing will house 55 students in the 2024-25 school year.

“Cross cat is an autism program — I like to say it’s like another chance for the autism population,” WWS cross categorical lead educator Lynn Czizek said. “It’s an autism program for either the kids who have a mild cognitive delay or they present as if they have a mild cognitive delay, kindergarten through fourth grade. All of the students who fit that who are in the Westfield district come (to Carey Ridge) now, we’re the only school that houses this program.”

Principal Andy Hilton said the change was a long process, but one that was crucial for the success of students who thrive in the cross-categorical program.

“Three years that we have been planning with a lot of input form teachers, from parents and the kids. If you go to the sensory room, those (items) are all kid approved,” Hilton said. “We found a group of kiddos who were not finding success in the classroom, but we knew they could find success. They just needed maybe a little bit of a different environment or supports.

Whatever it is, they’re now finding success and it’s because of all of our teachers, our parents, the outside supports. These kiddos who can’t always communicate for themselves, they have a whole team behind them.”

All kindergarten through fourth-grade students who need those services attend Carey Ridge. After elementary, those services are provided at the intermediate, middle and high schools.

Sensory areas are available throughout the new wing of Carey Ridge Elementary School.

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Sensory wall provides tactile features to explore the senses.

“Our No. 1 goal is that they don’t need us anymore. We have had students leave the program because they didn’t need us anymore,” Czizek said. “With my child, I had a village. You can check with that village, is this normal, like that. I feel like we are giving families of students who don’t communicate in a typical fashion a village.”

School board president Amber Willis said the program is one of the best in the nation.

“This cross categorical program has built such a stellar reputation, and parents of exceptional learners seek out our district nationally,” Willis said. “This program represents our unwavering commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive educational environment where every student can thrive.”

Adam Cook is one of those parents.

Cook’s 8-year-old son will begin in the

program this year, transferring in from an applied behavior analysis center in Carmel.

“This is his first structured classroom program,” Cook said. “I think it’s time for him to take the steps to be in a school.

We’re actually moving to Westfield to be a part of this program, because it’s amazing.

His music therapist teaches here. She said from the first time she met him, this was the place he should be.”

In addition to educational services, the cross-categorical program provides qualifying children with speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

The students also spend time in general education groups when possible for things like field trips and class parties.

“We do all of that as much as they can handle. If it’s too much, then we can come back to where it’s a little quieter,” Czizek said.

Cook said he’s excited about those opportunities for his son.

“It’s a great program,” he said. “The fact that they’re putting more money into it, each classroom has six to eight kids and that is amazing. They have their specialized classes but they also try to find out what they’re good at, and they put them in with the neurotypical kids to get some socialization which can only help everyone as well — my son coming out of his shell, and other kids can understand the different needs.”

Classroom sizes will be capped at eight students. The sensory room can be converted to an additional classroom if more students enroll.

Superintendent Paul Kaiser said the Carey Ridge project is a symbol of the inclusive nature of Westfield Washington Schools district.

“Programs like the cross-categorical program are so special for our kids. It allows them to thrive and just improve,” Kaiser said.

Czizek said the most important part of the program is that it’s still public education — just tailored for those who need it most.

“They are regular kids. They’re always underestimated,” she said. “There are people who feel like, because (the children) might not be speaking, they feel like they can’t hear them. They hear it all. They’re kids. They’re just kids who communicate differently.”

ON THE COVER: Carey Ridge Elementary School principal Andy Hilton and members of the cross categorical team participate in a ribbon cutting July 23. (Photo courtesy of Rocks Media House)

DESTINATION WESTFIELD The new wing at Carey Ridge Elementary School is the first completed project under the Destination Westfield umbrella, the district’s strategic plan based on past enrollment growth and future enrollment projections.

Additional improvements include a new transportation center, expansion of educational and playground space at Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center, athletic field and tennis court

improvements, a community center with event space and the addition of two new schools — Westfield Middle School West, expected to be complete in 2027; and Midland Crossing Elementary, with project completion anticipated in 2026.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School senior Michael Clarke knows this is a special opportunity for his band.

MUSIC Clarke is the keyboardist for Europa, which will play on the Carter Green stage at 9 p.m. Aug. 10 in the Carmel Jazz Festival, which starts Aug. 9.

“The whole point of this band is to get us out there and get experience with playing, especially jazz,” Clarke said. “Playing at Jazz Fest is the culmination of that. It started with us wanting to get our names out there and play music. The fact we’re able to play in front of so many skilled musicians, it’s exactly what we were aiming to do. Even if we don’t play, like, a perfect concert, we’ll be able to watch others.

We’ll get feedback and we’ll show we really do care about this kind of art.”

Clarke recently was on a School of Rock All-Stars tour of the Midwest.

The group includes 2024 CHS graduate Sam Rubin on guitar, along with Clarke and fellow CHS seniors Ben Krowiak, drums, and Tarek Osman, saxophone.

Zionsville Community High School junior Gus Brown plays bass guitar.

Rubin, Clarke, Osman and Krowiak got together to play jazz tunes about two years ago.

“We were making slow progress for a year and we ended up playing at our school’s Jazz a la Mode concert in 2023, which was a lot of fun,” Clarke said. “It was fun, but it didn’t sound amazing.”

Clarke invited Brown to join the band about a year ago.

“Having a bassist helped us fill out some of our sounds,” he said.

Brown joined Europa for the Jazz a la Mode concert at CHS this spring. He also was selected for the School of Rock AllStar tour and recently returned from a tour of Florida.

Clarke said they plan to continue as Europa as Rubin is attending Purdue Uni-

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FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Zach Day will perform Aug. 9, followed by The Cohen-Rutkowski Project featuring Sandy Lomaz Aug. 10 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com SYMPHONY ON THE PRAIRIE

From left, Europa members Sam Rubin, Michael Clarke, Gus Brown, Ben Krowiak and Tarek Osman will play at Carmel Jazz Fest. (Photo courtesy of Europa)

versity and should be able to join them for performances.

“I’m going to Purdue next year and none of us are planning to go too far away to college, so we’re planning to keep this going,” Clarke said. “It’s been a lot of fun and it’s much more successful than we ever thought it would be.”

At the Carmel Jazz Festival, CHS junior Delilah Seal will join the band to sing Erroll Garner’s “Misty.” Clarke said it’s a 30-minute set, so Europa is planning to perform six songs.

“We’ve narrowed down to playing the best of the best songs we know how to play,” Clarke said.

The name Europa is derived from the name of one of Jupiter’s moons.

“It’s why our logo is an astronaut,” Clarke said.

The Aug. 10 program also will feature The Jazz Professors at 9:30 p.m. on the Carter Green stage.

The group includes college professors Mark Buselli, Ball State University; Tom Walsh, Indiana University; Mark O’Connor, University of Indianapolis; and Matt Pivec, Butler University.

“The four of us will be performing with an all-star student from one of our

student combos,” said Buselli, who is director of jazz studies at BSU and is a northside Indianapolis resident.

Buselli plays trumpet and the rest of the professors play saxophone. The students will play piano, guitar, drums and bass guitar.

Buselli said the same four professors played together last year in the inaugural Carmel Jazz Festival.

“The experience was wonderful, especially for the students,” Buselli said. “They played to packed houses. They were very excited that people were actually listening to them and clapping. The energy was really nice.”

The Indiana University and Ball State combos will play 90-minute sets Aug. 10 at the Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts. The University of Indianapolis and Butler jazz combos play Aug. 9 at the Studio Theater.

“It’s great for the students because they have to (have) a rehearsal schedule, they have to figure out as a group what music to play and who is playing on what songs,” Buselli said. “It’s a learning experience.”

For the schedule, visit carmeljazzfest. org.

Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA concert is set for Aug. 9, followed by Yächtley Crëw with opening act Rock E Bassoon Aug. 10 at Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Both performances start at 8 p.m. For more, visit indianapolissymphony.org.

CAGE THE ELEPHANT Cage The Elephant will perform on its “Neon Pill” tour at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. For more, visit livenation.com.

DISPATCH Indy Shorts awards prizes — Indy Shorts International Film Festival presented more than $35,000 in prizes July 27. The three grand prize-winning films, “Crust” (Jens Kevin Georg, Germany), “Wouldn’t Make It Any Other Way” (Hao Zhou, United States) and “The Brown Dog” (Jamie-James Medina and Nadia Hallgren, United States) received their qualification for the 2025 Academy Awards and $5,000 in cash awards. The Indiana Spotlight Award and the $2,000 cash prize went to directors Adam Oppenheim and Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian for their film “Saving Superman.” The Audience Choice Award Winners were announced July 29. The Overall Audience Choice Award and $2,000 cash prize went to “Jane Austen’s Period Drama” by Julia Aks and Steve Pinder (United States). The Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award and $500 cash prize went to “The Ice Cream Man” by Robert Moniot.

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Doug Spaniol knows his band has a unique approach to music.

“For the audience to hear CONCERT a band of electric bassoons is unusual, a novelty,” Spaniol said. “The amazing thing is how we can make it sound like a regular old rock band using bassoons.”

This is the third consecutive year Rock E Bassoon will perform at Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Rock E Bassoon will open for Yächtley Crëw at 8 p.m. Aug. 10.

“From our perspective, playing at Conner Prairie is great,” said Spaniol, a professor of bassoon at Butler University. “It’s a great venue, lovely audience, awesome sound system and the weather is nice. It’s a great evening for everyone. It’s my favorite gig of all the gigs that I do and Conner Prairie is my favorite venue.”

Matt Gutwein formed the band with Spaniol, Mark Ortwein and Diana Ortega to play a set of Beatles music at the Tonic Ball in 2016. They enjoyed it so much they

From left, Matt Gutwein, Doug Spaniol, Mark Ortwein, Craig Hetrick, Kelly Swensson, Mike Muszynski and Kara Stolle. (Photo courtesy of Rock E. Bassoon)

kept playing together. Eventually, Ortega moved from Indianapolis.

The other members are Mike Muszynski, Kelly Swensson, Kara Stolle and drummer Craig Hetrick. Swensson and Stolle live in Zionsville and the other members live in Indianapolis. Ortwein, Muszynski and Hetrick are full-time ISO members.

Carmel resident PJ Woolston will sub for Gutwein at Symphony on the Prairie.

Spaniol said “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Uptown Funk,” “Crazy Town” and “Toxic” are among the songs the band performs.

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UPLAND BREWING CO. (Bloomington and two Carmel locations) Standout beer: Dragonfly IPA Description: A well-balanced IPA with a mix of pine and citrus notes.

Pairing tip: Perfect with spicy grilled chicken or a hearty burger.

SUN KING BREWERY (Indianapolis) Visit the Carmel tap room and chill on the green. There is a Fishers spot as well.

Standout beer: Sunlight Cream Ale Description: This cream ale is light and refreshing with a smooth finish.

Pairing tip: Pair this cream ale with light summer salads or grilled fish.

BIG LUG CANTEEN (Indianapolis) 86th Street and the Monon Standout beer: Kings Jive Description: A rich, full-bodied Märzen, Kings Jive has a perfect blend of malty sweetness and subtle hop bitterness.

Pairing tip: Enjoy with grilled sausages or a pretzel with mustard.

MOONTOWN BREWING CO. (Whitestown; new tap room opening in Carmel this fall) Standout beer: King of Troy Dortmunder Description: This Dortmunder-style lager is crisp and slightly malty.

Pairing tip: Great with seafood dishes like mussels or shrimp.

5. TAXMAN BREWING CO. (Bargersville; visit its location in Fortville for a lovely beer and vibe) Standout beer: Deduction Dubbel Description: A Belgian-style Dubbel with notes of caramel, dark fruit, and spice.

Pairing tip: Pair with rich, meaty dishes like roasted pork or beef stew.

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“It turned out to be serendipitous,” said Simmons, the band’s guitarist and one of its founding members. “Mike joined us for a few shows. I think he was enjoying himself. It’s turned into more shows. He’s always been welcome to come and play with us. He’s been in and out through the years, singing on a few albums we’ve done and showing up at shows. It’s extended into years now. We’ll see how long he can stand us.”

McDonald will be part of The Doobie Brothers’ performance Aug. 17 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. Steve Winwood is the opening act at 7 p.m.

The 50th anniversary tour was supposed to start in 2020 but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Doobie Brothers appeared with McDonald in 2021.

McDonald joined the band in 1975 as a temporary replacement for Tom Johnston, who became ill during a national tour. He fit in so well, he became a full-time member until the band took a four-year hiatus in 1982.

“For me, it brings together both eras of the band,” Simmons said. “When Mike’s not there, we might do one or two of his songs. It’s nothing like having the real guy there singing his stuff. For the audience, it’s a pretty special experience. Mike certainly has his own fan base. Some might not even like The Doobie Brothers but they like Mike. We kind of pick up his audience as well.”

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Simmons said the band is rehearsing a new song, “Walk This Road,” that it hopes to debut this summer.

“I think we’re ready to perform it now,” he said. “It’s getting it right and where do you put a song that nobody knows. I guess that’s where everybody wants to take a bathroom break.”

Simmons, 75, said the band tries to stay prepared for long tours.

“We do the best we can,” he said. “We do try to take care of ourselves. We’re not the young kids we once were. Playing live keeps you in the game. We’re lucky to have a great repertoire. Everybody has been involved in writing. Everybody contributes and everybody sings.”

Simmons, who wrote and sings “Black Water,” wrote “Cannonball” from the 2021 album “Liberté,” a song about motorcycles “It goes family, band and motorcycles,” he said of his three loves. “It’s about a cross-country ride that I’ve done a few times called the Motorcycle Cannonball.”

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The inspections are part of a Duke Energy program to inspect overhead power lines and electrical equipment across the region to improve power reliability and strengthen the electric grid.

Drone inspections are underway in Zionsville, Westfield, Carmel, Cicero, Fishers and Noblesville and are scheduled to conclude by the end of this month.

According to a release issued by Duke Energy July 29, drones will assist crews in safely and efficiently inspecting substations and individual transformers that are difficult to access. The aerial vantage point allows the company to easily identify any equipment that needs repair or replacement and to get a clear view of vegetation growth around power lines.

Duke Energy will use drones in the month of August to inspect power lines in Boone and Hamilton counties. (Photo courtesy of Duke Energy)

The small craft are operated by licensed pilots who are trained to capture visual and GPS data directly related to improving the safety and reliability of electric infrastructure. The technology allows crews to work more quickly and efficiently than traditional ground inspections.

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Art of managing expectations

Of all the cheesy topics Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I’m always nervous about traveling overseas because I’m afraid I’ll miss something important here in the United HUMOR States. For example, we will be gone during part of February next year. My wife Mary Ellen could not have picked a worse month to be away.

With a simple Google search, I realized I’d miss many exciting celebrations.

To name just a few: National Chocolate Month, National Pie Month, National Goat Yoga Month, and, finally, Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month.

Our family is headed on vacation this month. I just realized that August is National Goat Cheese Month. How time flies. It seems like just yesterday, I was celebrating this holiday with some of my closest friends, going to wine and cheese parties and getting high on cholesterol.

Has it really been a year?

How did goat cheese get an entire month? I don’t want to insult goat cheese lovers (or goats), but I don’t think goat cheese deserves four weeks. I figure with a good party planner and some forethought, you could celebrate everything about goat cheese in a day — maybe in two hours. But “National Goat Cheese Two Hours” just doesn’t have the same ring to it.

You probably just said to your spouse, “Where is Wolfsie going with this goat cheese thing? He can’t write an entire column about goat cheese.”

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write about way dumber things.”

I’m not going to take the easy way out by bringing in National Peanut Butter Month, which started slowly but spread over the years.

No, this is about National Goat Cheese Month. And I’m sticking to it.

How did goat cheese get an entire month? Is there a goat cheese lobby? What would that smell like? While we’re all out whooping it up for goat cheese, the American Dental Association is celebrating its month. I think it’s also National Mandolin Month. And National Osteoporosis Month.

How can we focus when there are so many distractions?

Now that I know it’s National Goat Cheese Month, I don’t want to fritter it away (I’d do that during National Apple Month). I mean, how many Augusts do I have left?

After dinner we’ll … or maybe we’ll go down to … how about a nice evening of …

See what I mean? You can’t even fill two hours celebrating goat cheese. Why didn’t they partner with National Goat Yoga Month?

I wrote 480 words about goat cheese, which is the maximum I’m required to turn in for my column.

Four hundred and eighty.

Exactly.

Big promises are made. We get our hopes up. Perhaps so much so that disappointment is inevitable.

ESSAY Will they overpromise and underdeliver? Is it possible that they could conjure up everything outlined and more? Commitments often have a lifecycle. They start with big aspirations and unchecked hubris about the resources required to accomplish the goal. Excitement of the potential can anesthetize us from critical thought. We imagine all manner of impossibilities to be not only possible but easily attained.

Sometimes it is the spin of a good sell job, but often we are complicit in the ride. We want to catch what they are pitching.

Invariably, we soon find our ability to effect the grand changes promised to require more heavy lifting and compromise than expected. Persistence demands stamina and both take effort.

So, we adjust and begin to dial down the rhetoric of our role in the change and aim the spotlight at those who would

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Ultimately, the dramatic and sweeping reform is scaled back or put on hold. The product was already sold, so we come to realize that we bought a longshot chance rather than efficacy. Blame flies and accountability is in short supply.

Political, professional or late-night television informercial, we are surrounded by those who promise big knowing that little is likely to be delivered.

Should we scold ourselves for not being critical enough of them for leading us down the primrose path or of them for taking advantage of our slumber? But if we are always thinking critically, how do we remain optimistic? Who is responsible for managing our expectations – the one making the promises or those of us naive enough to follow? If we invite them to do it, is it our fault that they lie to us?

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