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Shamrocks football team falls short in state final
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Throughout the IHSAA Class 6A state championship game Nov. 29 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Westfield High School junior offensive lineman Jack Feltz flew a flag on his team’s sideline that read, “Don’t Give Up The Ship.”
It was the motto that sixth-ranked WHS adopted for its postseason run, which ended in a 38-31 loss against unbeaten No. 1 Brownsburg in the Class 6A championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Shamrocks trailed by 21 in the second half at one point but rallied before late before falling in the closing seconds.
“Obviously, we’d like to have not dug ourselves a hole, but that’s the game of football. Those guys did a great job of continuing to fight,” Westfield coach Josh Miracle said.
Three times in the first half, Westfield answered a Brownsburg score with one of its own. When the Bulldogs took a 3817 lead with 2:44 left in the third quarter, it seemed that a comeback effort might be beyond the Shamrocks’ reach.
But later, when Henry Everts caught a jump pass from tight end Baylor Conner on a goal line gadget play with 14 seconds left, it was 38-31 and the Shamrocks still had a shot.
“No matter the outcome, no matter the circumstance, we’re always fighting,” Westfield senior defensive back Cato June Jr. said. “Whether we’re up by a lot, we’re still going to go out and fight. We’re never going to take our foot off the gas pedal. If we’re down, we’re going to put our foot on the gas pedal even lower.
Westfield didn’t convert on an onside kick to have a chance to tie or win, but the refusal to fade defined what “Don’t Give Up The Ship” was all about for the Shamrocks, who finished with an 11-3
record against an all-Class 6A schedule.
“All that we can ask is that everyone fights until the end, and that’s what we did,” WHS senior offensive lineman Cash Ballard. “‘Don’t give up the ship.’
If you’re going to give up the ship, then you’re going down with the ship.”
Westfield came from behind to lead or win five games this season.
“Even in games where we were down in the beginning, as long as we fought through it during halftime and did what we had to do to fix it, we could push through. We fight through adversity when we’re down,” said Westfield senior running back Deacon King, who rushed for two touchdowns in the title game.
WHS continues its quest to eventually
celebrate a Class 6A championship after ascending to the largest class in 2017.
WHS won the Class 5A title in 2016 and previously lost in the Class 6A final in 2020, 2021 and 2024.
Westfield’s seniors began their careers in 2022. They won a sectional title in 2022, a regional title in 2023 and consecutive class 6A state championship game appearances in 2024 and 2025.
June Jr., son of former Indianapolis Colts linebacker and current Colts assistant linebackers coach Cato June Sr., said the culture created by Miracle and previous coach Jake Gilbert is the foundation for the Shamrocks’ success.
“It’s our family thing,” June Jr.
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Westfield offensive lineman Jack Feltz flies the “Don’t Give Up The Ship flag before the IHSAA Class 6A state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium Nov. 29. (Photo by Westfield Washington Schools)
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said. “We’re not all individuals. We’re not part of cliques. We’re all one and we all fight for each other. We are all brothers.”
Westfield will lose several key contributors to graduation, including senior sacks leaders Alex Aramboles (15), Zane Newman (5 1/2), Alex Macdonald (4 1/2), Isaac Weingart (4 1/2) and Ja’Deon Smith (3). Senior defensive back Logan Loring led the team with eight interceptions, and King was the Shamrocks’ rushing leader with 822 yards. However, the Shamrocks return several major contributors, including
Westfield running back Deacon King celebrates a touchdown in the Nov. 29
IHSAA Class 6A state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Photo by Kelly Sullivan)
quarterback Cooper Melvin (1,312 passing yards), receptions leader Caiden Snow (43 catches), receiving yards leader Andrew Noble (595 yards) and leading tackler Olumide Fapetu (112).
Ballard won the Class 6A Phil N. Eskew Mental Attitude Award and is confident the Shamrocks will win a state title soon.
“One of these days we’re going to win it,” Ballard said. “I think it’s going to be sooner than later. We’ve got a lot of talent, we’ve got a lot of leadership, the expectation is to win, and we’re going to win right down the line.”
Council supports ZIP bill
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
The Westfield City Council passed a resolution during its Nov. 24 meeting supporting proposed Congressional legislation to designate single ZIP codes for communities like Westfield, which has multiple ZIP codes within its city limits.
The bill passed the House July 21 with bipartisan support and has moved onto the Senate for consideration.
field residents who premiums set by having Carmel or Zionsville listed as their place of residence.
Tolan also noted that some of Westfield’s food and beverage tax has been allocated to other communities because of ZIP code confusion, which requires Westfield to call back funds from the state to have them distributed to Westfield.
Westfield has seven ZIP codes, and many residents inside the city limits have addresses that don’t list Westfield as their residence. Areas of north of Indianapolis. Westfield, Carmel, Noblesville and Zionsville have similar issues.
“This is a fragmentation that causes challenges for our residents, businesses and our city organization,” Westfield executive chief of staff Danielle Carey Tolan said.
Tolan said insurance premiums for residents and businesses are predicated on ZIP codes and that some West-
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Council President Patrick Tamm said Westfield had to recover three-plus years of revenue after businesses inside Westfield, but with Carmel addresses, had revenue distributed incorrectly to Carmel.
City councilors unanimously supported the resolution.
“This should have been done 20 years ago,” councilor Joe Duepner said.
“This has one of my biggest pet peeves,” councilor Victor McCarty said. “The 146th Street businesses are Westfield, even though it is Carmel addresses.”
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‘Green building’ expected to be relocated in spring
By Marney Simon news@youarecurrent.com
The end appears to be in sight for when the historic green commercial building on Ind. 32 and Union Street will move to its new home.
Westfield Executive Chief of Operations John Nail told the Public Works and Safety Committee last month that the 188-year-old structure — which has been elevated on steel girders since 2024 — is being prepped for removal by spring. Nail said the city met with contractor Brandt Construction last month for an update on the $2.3 million rehabilitation project.
“They’re actually going to be doing some work to the building while it sits there right now,” he said. “Mainly, they’re going to be doing some structural reinforcement and some replacement of some rotted plates, as well as doing some very precise measurements of the footprint of that building. As you can imagine, (when) you’re digging a basement, you want to make sure that you’ve got a very good understanding of (measurements). A building of that
age is not going to be square. You want to make sure that you have a very precise measurement of the dimensions and location of the steel beams that are holding it so they can get the foundation design correct at the location.”
Nail said the building will also be wrapped for winter. The building — built in 1837 — will be moved to 214 N. Union St. The city will retain ownership of the building.
The relocation of the structure is contingent on downtown power lines being moved underground. Nail said Duke Energy has started the work. “They have stated their schedule is the end of January (2026) for their relocation work to be complete,” he said. “We will hold them to that, and it is encouraging to see them actively working out there. Once (the power lines) are underground … Brandt Construction
has built their building move schedule and the rehabilitation schedule based on that Duke schedule.”
Nail also said the city has also programmed the traffic light at Union Street and Ind. 32 — which opened in late October — to allow eastbound and westbound traffic to cycle individually, rather than travel through on one green. Nail said the city is aware of long wait times at the light during heavy travel hours.
“Because of the active construction done, there isn’t room for left turn lanes,” he said. “What you get is a four-cycle signal. Each leg of that intersection has green time. There’s enough traffic on 32 that ideally you get eastwest moving at the same time under that same green cycle, (but) we couldn’t do that because of the lack of left turn lanes. We’ve tried to make the signal timings as efficient as we can, recognizing that without left turn lanes, it is going to back up during peak hours. We would ask for patience.”
Nail reminded the public that the detour route around downtown Westfield remains available.
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APC declines to recommend Towne Road project
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission declined to make a recommendation for a proposed development within the Towne Road Crossing Planned Unit Development District during its Dec. 1 meeting.
The development, proposed in a currently undeveloped area south of Ind. 32 and west of Little Eagle Creek, failed by a 4-3 vote.
Billy Bunkowfst, Victor McCarty, Ryan Mooney and APC president Mike Neal voted against it. Two APC members didn’t attend. Five votes were needed for recommendation.
The Towne Road Crossing PUD was first approved in 2007, and zoning standards put in place at the time still apply.
Developer Platinum Properties Management Co., LLC, sought an amendment to the PUD to replace the existing PUD standards on 144 undeveloped acres, including the original PUD, plus an additional 26 acres of agricultural land.
The proposed development would include retail businesses along Ind. 32 as well as 172 single-family homes in two zones south of the retail district and an additional 26 townhomes directly south of the commercial district.
The petition was first considered at a public hearing in April and after an APC workshop discussion in June.
Some APC members’ concerns have been about the commercial area along Ind. 32 and the amount of drive-thru businesses that should be permitted.
Jon Dobosiewicz of Nelson & Fran-
kenberger, who represents Platinum Properties, said that since the June workshop meeting, the new concept plan limits drive-thru businesses to no more than six along what is approximately a 3/4-mile stretch.
Although APC members who voted against the proposal said the new concept plan was an improvement over the original, they still opposed it.
“I feel very bad that this is the first failed vote that we’ve had since I’ve been president,” Neal said. “But I think what it speaks to is the uncomfortability of where we are and this has been a long process. I just don’t feel like we’ve moved enough down the road for me to personally support it.”
Although the APC didn’t recommend the petition to the city council, it does not end the proposal in the Towne Road Crossing PUD District. Zoning regulations would revert to the original 2007 PUD standards, with no limit on the number of outlot uses on the property.
“So, by the motion that just failed, where we were actually trying to put a governor on the commercial development, now there’s no governor on it,” APC member Mark Keen said.
Dobosiewicz requested that no recommendation should be forwarded to the city council.
“Let the council weigh in on the amount of drive-thrus and decide how they want to act accordingly. That gets the petition in front of the council with an identification of what the outstanding issue was for commission members,” Dobosiewicz said.
The APC voted unanimously to make no recommendation to the city council.
A rendering of the development planned for the Towne Road Crossing Planned Unit Development District. (Screenshot from Westfield APC agenda packet)
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The bridge over the Grassy Branch greenspace is a centerpiece for that part of that part of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan presentation Nov. 19. (Photos by Todd Golden)
City uses Facebook to attract developers
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
The City of Westfield is using social media to find developers for the city’s plans to redevelop downtown.
In a Nov. 26 Facebook post, the city asked for “experienced development partners who can deliver projects that raise the bar for urban living in Westfield.”
On Nov. 19, Westfield Mayor Scott Willis unveiled a vision for Westfield’s downtown future to residents in a presentation at the Westfield Washington Public Library.
The Main Street area east of Union Street along Ind. 32 is targeted for major transformation, according to Willis. The theme is “charming Midwest retail streets.” Willis said two- to-three story structures with shops and businesses on the main level and apartments above are part of the plan. The area would also feature a double-tree row on the sidewalks.
Grassy Branch, a tributary of Cool Creek that runs through the southeastern portion of the downtown area, would be redeveloped into walkable greenspace.
Another part of the plan is a “historical walk” that would include historic buildings such as the Carnegie Library. Among the features would be four pieces of “community-scaled art” installed at the borders of the downtown area to designate the district.
Willis also proposed an expanded downtown trail system.
In the Facebook post, the city stated it is now looking for anyone to sell or redevelop their property.
The Facebook post said Westfield is
looking for developers that have the capability to create:
• Owner-occupied headquarters and professional services corporations
• Mixed-use, 4-5 story urban projects with integrated structured parking
• Architecturally exceptional buildings with intentional green space
• For-sale, four-story townhomes and stacked-flat residential products
“If this aligns with your portfolio, now is the ideal moment to move. Assemble property and bring your early concepts to our team for feedback. Let’s partner together to build a standout urban district in Westfield,” the Facebook post stated.
Westfield Director Of Economic Development Jenell Fairman stated in an email to Current why social media was used to attract developers.
“Our social media outreach is just one part of a broader strategy to attract investment downtown. While we continue using traditional channels to engage developers, these platforms give us an additional audience that we may not reach otherwise,” Fairman stated.
Double row trees and wide sidewalks were included as part of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan presentation Nov. 19.
SGrand Park reaches apparel agreement
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Grand Park Sports & Entertainment announced a multiyear partnership with Capelli Sport as the official uniform and apparel partner of the sports campus Nov. 25.
Financial terms and the length of the agreement were not disclosed.
Under the agreement, Capelli Sport — based in New York — will outfit campus staff with custom-designed uniforms and apparel. The agreement calls for co-branded equipment for event activations, festivals, tournaments and other related event needs.
The partnership also includes exclusive opportunities for Cappelli Sport to showcase new product lines, support on-site activations and collaborate on events hosted at the newly named Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus.
WFD extinguishes
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The Westfield Fire Department extinguished a garage fire in Westfield Nov. 30.
At 4:33 p.m., WFD units responded to the fire at 17710 Eagletown Rd. Fire was contained to the home’s detached garage.
WFD was assisted by Center Township Fire Department and Zionsville Fire Department from Boone County and Noblesville Fire Department and Carmel Fire Department from Hamilton County.
There were no civilian injuries. One WFD firefighter suffered a minor injury and was treated at the scene.
Westfield Fire Department units respond to a Nov. 30 garage fire at 17710 Eagletown Rd. (Photo from WFD Facebook page)
WFD, WPD plan for active winter
By Marney Simon news@youarecurrent.com
Westfield Fire Department Chief Rob Gaylor and Westfield Police Department Chief Shawn Keen said the city’s emergency service providers both have a full plate as winter arrives.
The chiefs presented their monthly reports to the Westfield Board of Public Works and Safety Nov. 19.
Gaylor said the fire department averaged approximately 17 runs per day in October, an increase of 12.3 percent overall and 24.5 percent over October 2024. But, he said, calls to care facilities continue to decline. In October, the City of Westfield enacted an ordinance that allows WFD to charge fees to residential care facilities for nonemergent calls to 911, such as lift assists with no injuries and facility transports. The ordinance was in response to an abundance of calls that had been made to the department, diverting resources for non-emergencies.
be able to work completely inside the structure for the winter duration, so we’re making progress with that project.”
A groundbreaking was held for Station 85 in October. Gaylor also said a construction project for upgrades at Station 82 — owned by Westfield Washington Township — is slated to begin in 2026. He said the township recently established a board to oversee the project and submitted for a build-operate-transfer process for construction.
“We’ll have three buildings in 2026 under construction,” he said.
Construction also is underway at the new Westfield Police Department headquarters. Keen said construction is expected to take approximately 22 months, with a grand opening in fall 2027.
Keen also said six new police officers — five lateral hires and one new officer — will be sworn in Dec. 8. The new officer will attend the police academy beginning in January 2026.
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“We’re seeing a dramatic decrease over what we’ve had in years past,” he said. “They made up less than 13 percent of our calls, which is down from 20 percent. It’s a huge improvement.”
Gaylor also said the Station 84 project on 191st Street and Chad Hittle Drive is halfway complete, with inside work slated to begin in December.
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Keen said vacancies in the department are a result of retirements.
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Work inside Westfield Fire Department Station 84 will begin in December. (Image courtesy of City of Westfield)
Shamrocks senior guard gets lift from basketball family
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Drew Haffner has reaped the benefits of coming from a basketball family.
His father, Scott Haffner, was an Indiana All-Star at Noblesville High School and played one season at the University of Illinois and three seasons at the University of Evansville. A second-round draft pick of the NBA’s Miami Heat, Scott Haffner played 43 games for Miami in the 1989-90 season and then seven games for the Charlotte Hornets the following season.
“My dad playing definitely has had an impact on my IQ in the game. He’s coached me from a really young age, and I have always grown up around basketball,” Drew Haffner said.
He learned from his brother, as well. A 2022 Westfield High School graduate, Cam Haffner played one season for Eastern Illinois University, two seasons at Evansville and is now at Western Kentucky University.
“My older brother had a really big impact on my game. Just competing with him every day since I was young
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A 6-foot-4 shooting guard, Haffner averaged 12.4 points per game last season, shooting 48 percent from 3-point range and 46 percent overall. He helped the Shamrocks to an 18-4 record.
“I feel like I’ve made a really big improvement in my ball handling and being able to get downhill more efficiently,” said Haffner, who averaged 3.8 points as a sophomore.
He scored 20 points in a Nov. 25 season-opening victory against Scecina.
“Some goals I have is to win the sectional championship and make the Indiana All-Star Team,” he said.
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Shamrocks coach Shane Sumpter said Haffner should have been selected as one of the Indiana Junior All-Stars.
“He’s a kid that had a terrific year and we expect him to do the same again this year,” Sumpter said. “Every year he’s been in our program, he’s improved. I thought he had a breakout year last season. I think he has a good chance to be an Indiana All-Star if he has a good year and our team has a good year. He’s probably one of the best shooters in the state and one of the best I’ve coached. He’s been a great kid to coach.”
Haffner, who has played with the Grand Park Premier club team since fourth grade, recently signed with Abilene (Texas) Christian University, an NCAA Division I program.
“The key in my decision to go to Abilene Christian was the coaches and the environment,” he said, “I love the way they coach, and it just felt like home for me ever since I visited.”
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Westfield High School senior guard Drew Haffner averaged 12.4 points per game last season. (Photo courtesy of Quincy Spangler)
Central Indiana home permits remain stable
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The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis reported in late November that single-family building permit activity across central Indiana remained relatively stable through October, with total permits year-to-date coming in slightly below 2024 levels.
According to an announcement from BAGI, the region recorded 8,708 permits for the year through October, compared to 8,729 during the same period last year — a marginal change that indicates sustained buyer interest as monthly activity softened heading into winter.
“Central Indiana’s housing market continues to demonstrate remarkable balance,” BAGI CEO Chris Hancock stated. “Our builders are navigating economic uncertainty with discipline — carefully managing inventory, responding to local demand and positioning the market for a stable start to
2026.”
For the month of October, Hamilton County led the field in new home permits, totaling 200. Marion County followed with 170, Hendricks County had 87 and Boone County totaled 74.
According to the announcement, national indicators show a more cautious landscape. The National Association of Home Builders reported that single-family permits and housing starts weakened in recent national reports in response to continued high financing costs, slower buyer traffic and broader macroeconomic uncertainty. The national trend is expected to extend into early winter.
“Compared to the national slowdown, central Indiana’s marginal stability stands out,” Hancock stated. “Our population growth, relative low cost of living and scarcity of land have contributed to residual demand.”
For more, visit bagi.com.
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Westfield offensive lineman Cash Ballard is presented with the 2025 Phil N. Eskew Mental Attitude Award for Class 6A football. (Photos by Kelly Sullivan)
Westfield captains Malachi Mills (75), Aiden Grabowski (5), Ja’Deon Smith (94) and Alex Aramboles (34) walk out for the coin toss before the IHSAA Class 6A state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium Nov. 29.
Westfield wide receiver Matthew Shehata looks up for the ball as he’s defended by Brownsburg’s Jaxson Pierson during the 6A state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium Nov. 29. (Photo by Westfield Washington Schools)
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Westfield Performing Arts Holiday Festival — The Westfield Performing Arts Festival will take place Dec. 12-13 at the Westfield High School Auditorium. There is one 7 p.m. show Dec. 12. There is a 2 p.m. and a 7 p.m. show Dec. 13. The Holiday Festival features performances by the WHS Symphonic Band, WHS Wind Symphony, WHS Limited Edition, WHS Signature Sound, WHS Concert Choir, WHS Illuminations, WIS Choir, and WWS Rhythm Rocks percussion ensemble. Open Doors Westfield in collecting food donations for those in need. There will be marked bins in the lobby. Guests are invited to bring soups, canned fruit, canned meat like tuna or chicken, pasta and pasta sauce and peanut butter. Guests are always encouraged to bring the following items for “kid bags” intended for the holiday break: cereal, boxes of mini muffins, canned pasta meals with and without meat, condensed chicken noodle soup, individual bags of Goldfish or Cheez-its, shelf-stable yogurt pouches, individual packs of raisins, Pop Tarts, granola bars — especially high protein varieties and oatmeal. For tickets, visit westfield.band/concerts.
Food drive — The Westfield Fire Department, Westfield Washington Township Trustees Office and Trustee Jamie Goetz Mills will conduct a food drive to support food pantry Open Doors of Westfield.
Residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at the following drop-off locations.
• Westfield Fire Station 381 — 17001 Ditch Rd.
• Westfield Fire Station 382 — 1920 E 151st St.
• Westfield Fire Station 383 — 17944 Grassy Branch Rd.
• Westfield Washington Township Trustees Office — 17400 Westfield Blvd.
Young nominates local students for U.S. Service Academies — Indiana Sen. Todd Young nominated three students from local high schools to attend U.S. Service Academies Dec. 1. Quentin Klee of Guerin Catholic High School was nominated for both the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy. Caleb Haney of Westfield High School was nominated for the U.S. Military Academy. Noah Lorincz of WHS was nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy.
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Hamilton County Sports Authority looks to future
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton County Sports Authority, a division of Hamilton County Tourism that promotes sports events and development in Hamilton County, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The organization presented its annual HCSA Sports Summit Nov. 18 at The Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville, where HCSA Senior Sports Development Manager Gabe Amick discussed 2025 achievements.
In the last year, there were 47 HSCA-supported events, 159 days of competition in 28 Hamilton County venues across five communities and 89,119 hotel room nights requested, which led to more than $70 million in economic activity.
“That was a 7 percent increase from what we saw in 2024,” Amick said. “A lot of that has to do with some of our big international events that we were able to bring in this year, but also a lot of it has to do with events that have been here for years that are continuing to grow.”
Amick noted several key events the county hosted this year, including the PVF All-Star Match; Chipotle Nationals; USA Wrestling Women’s National Team Duals; The World Fitness Project; LIV Golf; and The World Aquatics Swimming World Cup. Amick also noted that The Real American Freestyle, or RAF, the first unscripted pro wrestling league, will hold its event, RAF04, Dec. 20 at the Fishers Event Center.
“We’re not slowing down,” Amick said. “We’re drawing on events. We’re drawing on venues. We’re bringing in
some new events.”
In 2026, the estimated economic activity is expected to grow to more than $73 million, with 50 HSCA supported events expected to take place in 29 Hamilton County venues. Sheridan also will be added as a host community.
“Our friends at Skylake Theme Park (will) be opening Phase 1 in Sheridan,” Amick said. “In 2026, we’ll be utilizing their 6-acre lake and 120-acre space to bring some events into that space as well. So, a new community and a new venue that we can absolutely fill and bring some new events to.”
Amick also teased that big announcements are coming over the next several weeks regarding events coming to The Arena at Innovation Mile and Grand Park in Westfield.
For more, visit visithamiltoncounty. com/sports-authority.
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Spartz announces 2025 Westfield Military Academy nominations — Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Noblesville) announced Nov. 17 the high school seniors from Indiana’s Fifth District who have been nominated to attend the United States Military Academies. Westfield High School seniors include Caleb Haney (U.S. Military Academy) and Noah Lorincz (U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy) and Dylan Todd (U.S. Military Academy). Guerin Catholic High School
seniors include Courtney Bassi (U.S. Naval Academy), Quentin Klee (U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy), Ada Mertes (U.S. Naval Academy) and Anna Ososki (U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy).
Toy Drive — Local Menards stores are serving as Toy Drive drop-off sites from now through Dec. 15. Each store has a drop box near the exit door to collect new and unwrapped presents.
Hamilton County Sports Authority Senior Sports Development Manager Gabe Amick speaks Nov. 18 at the HCSA Sports Summit. (Photo by Jessica Todd)
Spot signs of fraud
Commentary by Matthew Darrah
Hamilton County businesses run on speed and trust. That’s exactly why account-takeover attempts increasingly probe owners juggling payroll, payables and growth. The good news: clear warning signs and smart habits help you spot and stop fraud early.
THE RED FLAGS APPEAR QUIETLY
Unfamiliar password-reset emails. Login alerts you didn’t trigger. Messages asking you to “confirm” a one-time code you never requested. Contact information changed without your action. A transfer or bill payment you don’t recognize. Any one of these deserves immediate attention.
HOW A BREACH BECOMES A BREAK-IN
A common vulnerability is reusing the same password for shopping, email, and banking. After a retailer’s data breach, criminals test stolen credentials across bank logins. If they get in, they change the phone and email in the profile, lock the owner out, and queue transfers. Often the takeover isn’t discovered until a routine payment fails — turning minutes of preparation into hours of recovery.
WORK WITH YOUR BANK BEFORE TROUBLE STARTS
Modern defenses are layered: multifactor authentication with authenticator-app support; risk-based “step-up” checks for unusual locations, devices, and behavior; and out-of-band verification before sensitive changes take effect. When systems see a high-risk combo — say, a profile change followed by a firsttime external transfer — they can pause the action, send alerts, and require extra confirmation.
WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL IN REAL TIME
Mobile tools — like our Online and Mobile Banking for Business — let you lock a card instantly, set transaction and login alerts, and tailor limits on certain activity. These controls help catch small anomalies before they become big losses.
HOLD A STANDARD FOR YOUR FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Expect the essentials — multifactor by default, fast alerts, and extra verification for sensitive changes — plus a banker in Hamilton County who knows your operating rhythm and can act quickly when minutes matter. Look for self-serve card controls to lock a card, set limits and fine-tune alerts instantly.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS WRONG, ACT FAST
Change your password and security questions if you can still log in. Contact your financial partner immediately to report findings. Lock or freeze cards in the app while the investigation is underway. Tighten alerts to watch new activity closely. Then file a report at IdentityTheft.gov to generate a formal recovery plan.
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NOT SO SWEET?
Neighbors, councilors express concerns about SugarLeaf development
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Residents from adjacent neighborhoods and the Westfield City Council expressed concerns about a proposed planned unit development on the western edge of Simon Moon Park.
The SugarLeaf PUD at the 2400 block of South Street had its first reading at the Nov. 24 council meeting as part of a proposed ordinance.
SugarLeaf also was part of a separate presentation to the council on possible Simon Moon Park developments by the urban planning firm Speck Dempsey, which proposed three different developments near the expanded park.
SugarLeaf would include 42 townhomes and 25 single-family residences. The single-family homes would be in the northern portion of the development. The townhomes would be in the southern section.
SugarLeaf is adjacent to three subdivisions: The Reserve On South, Pheasant Run and Sanders Glen. The back of the townhomes would face homes in The Reserve On South. Residents from the subdivision voiced concerns.
“The proposed development is completely out of character in this area,” said Richard Feldman, president of the The Reserve On South HOA. “The high-density townhome development that is being proposed will negatively impact property values for residents in Reserve On South and other neighborhoods.”
The height of the townhomes was specifically sited. At four stories, residents adjacent to the proposed development are worried it will be intrusive.
“These buildings are so tall,” said Jan Macy, a Reserve On South resident. “Our house is right behind it. It’s going to block the sun right in our backyard.”
Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said the four-story townhomes would allow a commercial tax increment financing area to be created to generate revenue for an off-site retention pond that would preserve trees on the lot near the Midland Trail.
Smaller townhomes would only allow
for a residential TIF that would not generate as much revenue and would force the retention pond to be built on-site with a resulting loss of trees, according to city officials.
Councilor Joe Duepner asked why Westfield needed more development in an area that could be used for expanding space for Simon Moon Park.
Willis said that housing is right for this area to attract more residents who can take advantage of Simon Moon Park without having to drive there.
“To create a bigger park there is not our goal. Our goal is to capitalize on what we have there and have more residents who can take advantage of it in a walkable setting,” Willis said.
Council opposition centered primarily on the townhomes and their proximity to the adjacent neighborhood and the road. There are no plans to widen South Street/171st Street, so traffic concerns
also were raised.
“This looks like two different communities that we’ve somehow tried to combine together that have nothing to do with each other whatsoever,” Duepner said. “I don’t like the idea that we’re trying to add density to this area. I don’t think it’s the right fit. This has been a quiet, tree-filled road since I’ve lived here since 1993. I don’t know why we’re building townhomes up to the road.”
Duepner asked why the townhomes couldn’t be eliminated to create a retention pond in the space for the single-family portion of SugarLeaf. Councilor Jon Dartt asked whether single-family homes could be designed around such a pond.
“What you’re hearing from the council is this proposal isn’t going to fly,” Dartt said. “A lot more work needs to be done on this to make this acceptable, not only to the council, but to the
SIMON MOON PARK DEVELOPMENTS
Besides SugarLeaf, two Simon Moon Park-related development concepts were presented to the council by urban planning firm Speck Dempsey.
A mixed commercial district, one developer Speck Dempsey referred to as “a new little downtown, a new village center” was planned for property just south of Ind. 32 between the highway and the
northeast corner of Simon Moon Park. It would include condominiums and rowhouses in addition to commercial development.
Another residential development — consisting of rowhouses — was proposed for 171st Street, just east of the SugarLeaf development.
A map of the SugarLeaf development plan. Single-family homes are planned for the northern portion of the development with townhomes proposed in the southern portion. (Screenshot from Westfield City Council agenda packet)
residents that are in the area … With all of us this development that could potentially happen around here with no changes to 171st Street, we’re not thinking long term. We’re going to walk ourselves into a real problem with traffic on that street.”
The SugarLeaf ordinance was an introduction and was not eligible for a vote during the Nov. 24 meeting. A public hearing on SugarLeaf was to be conducted during the Dec. 1 Advisory Plan Commission meeting, but a continuance was given to discuss SugarLeaf at a later APC meeting. The date of that discussion was not determined at press time.
ON THE COVER: Rendering of the proposed townhomes inside the SugarLeaf development. (Screenshot from Westfield City Council agenda packet)
Rendering of the back of the proposed four-story townhomes inside the SugarLeaf development. Residents from The Reserve On South, an adjacent neighborhood, expressed concern about the building’s height. (Screenshot from Westfield City Council agenda packet)
Commentary by Larry Greene
This Pebble Brook home in Noblesville underwent a dramatic basement transformation, turning a basic lower level into a polished entertainment center with a custom bar.
THE BLUEPRINT
• A new semi-custom bar, painted Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn, creates a dramatic focal point.
• Cambria quartz countertops and a round BLANCO sink combine durability with elevated style.
• Mirrored geometric tile adds sparkle and depth, while glass shelving keeps the bar open and refined.
• Updated lighting and new LVP flooring complete the transformation, turning the basement into a polished, entertainment-ready retreat.
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Noblesville basement becomes luxe lounge
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s ‘Festival of Carols’ returns to Palladium
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
For Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Artistic Director Eric Stark, this truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
The choir’s “Festival of Carols” has become an annual tradition in Carmel. The performances are set for 8 p.m. Dec. 19 and 3 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. There also is a 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 performance at Schrott Center for the Arts on the Butler University campus in Indianapolis.
“The holidays are always a great time for folks to gather together for the community, kind of the extended family,” Stark said. “We try to give people a wide variety of things to enjoy in the concert. So, they’ll hear some traditional carols. They’ll hear ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ and ‘Away in a Manger,’ but they’ll also hear some new things, some uptempo numbers, a couple of gospel-style numbers that will be a lot of fun. We like to laugh at these concerts, also, so we’ve got some moments of audience participation and some surprises.”
carol they want and Duncan will improvise a brand-new composition on the spot.
Stark said it is special, especially later in December, to gather with friends and family.
“Sometimes our audience members are hosting family members from out of town who come in for the Christmas holiday, so they come to one of the concerts just a few days before, and there’s just a nice, warm feeling of sharing and fellowship when we can all get together like that,” he said.
There are approximately 130 ISC members.
The performances feature guest vocalist Bruno Sandes alongside the full Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. Sandes was the guest soloist last year as well.
“The audience loved hearing him sing and interacting with him,” Stark said. “He’ll be singing a mix of things, some familiar, like, ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,’ the great Andy Williams tune. We’ve got a Spanish carol he’s singing, and a kind of an Andrews take on ‘Jingle Bells’ that’s really kind of fun.”
There will be an interactive “Battle of the Carols” segment led by ISC keyboard artist David Duncan, who invites audience members to vote on which
“Some are in the choir for the first time this year and some have been in there for decades, 20 or 30 years or more,” Stark said.
The spotlight choir is from Mt. Vernon High School.
“This is part of our outreach program,” Stark said. “Each year, we like to share our stage with a talented and promising group of young musicians from one of the local high schools.”
The Dec. 21 and 22 performances will include American Sign Language interpretation by Chuck Daube,
“‘Festival of Carols’ has become one of our most meaningful traditions because it reflects who we are as a city,” stated Jennifer Cooper, the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s executive director. “This choir is about more than mu-
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir will perform “Festival of Carols” Dec. 19-21 in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of ISC)
sic; it’s about belonging. Each performance is a reminder that the simple act of gathering and singing together has the power to restore hope, strengthen community and remind us of the good that still binds us.”
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir also will perform “Handel’s Messiah” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at the Payne & Mencias Palladium.
“We enjoy performing with lots of the great groups in town,” Stark said.
Before the Dec. 19 and 21 shows, audiences are invited to experience a new pre-concert opportunity: “A Holiday Walk & Talk with Sampson Levingston,” through the platform Through2Eyes.
Levingston, who is known for immersive walking tours, will guide viewers through a storytelling experience that connects the “Festival of Carols” to the broader cultural landscape of Indianapolis, offering new insights and perspectives before the first note is sung.
“It’s a unique perspective behindthe-scenes as we’re getting ready to open the show on those days,” Stark said. “I think people who tune in will get a glimpse into something that regular audience members don’t normally see.”
To register for the free Walk & Talk, visit eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-carols-walk-talks-tickets-1975306553074. Tickets for “Festival of Carols” are available at indychoir.org.
‘A BEEF & BOARDS CHRISTMAS!’
“A Beef & Boards Christmas!” runs through Dec. 31 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
‘SHAKE ‘EM ON DOWN’
Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside and Jon Spencer will perform on the “Shake ‘Em On Down” tour at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
“Now That’s Funny: Comedy Night” is set for Dec. 11, followed by Franc D’Ambrosio Dec. 13-14 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. The performances are set for 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘DAVE
KOZ & FRIENDS’
“Dave Koz & Friends” is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘THE NUTCRACKER’
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s presentation of “The Nutcracker” is set for Dec. 12-14 at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. For more, visit cidedance.org.
CHRIS ISAAK
Chris Isaak will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘HOLIDAY POPS WITH THE CSO’ Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “Holiday Pops with the CSO: Spirit of the Season” concert is set for 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.
Stark
ENTERTAINMENT
Sisters set for ‘Nutcracker’
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Aubrey and Reagan Caudill began training at Metropolitan Youth Ballet of Indiana in 2021.
However, their training was interrupted when the family moved to China in 2023 for two years before returning in July
“It was nothing this intense in China,” Aubrey said. “We were part of a dance studio over there. Now, we dance six days a week, and over there it was only two days a week.”
Snowflake and Flower for all the performances. She is Spanish lead for two shows and Party Mom for two presentations.
“I’ve always loved ‘The Nutcracker.’ I think it’s because ever since I was a kid, I’ve gone to see it or I’ve been a part of it,” she said. “‘The Nutcracker’ holds a special place in my heart.”
The Zionsville siblings are still regaining their stamina but are prepared for Metropolitan Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. The performances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and 2 p.m. Dec. 21. Reagan plays the Mouse Queen,
The sisters share the stage when Aubrey is the Snow Queen and Reagan is a Snowflake. Aubrey also plays Mrs. Stahlbaum, one of the Russian leads and a Dragonfly.
Zionsville Middle School eighth-grader Quinn Smith plays Clara in two performances.
“I had to act a lot as a stepsister in ‘Cinderella’ (in May), and that really helped with Clara,” Smith said. “You have to learn when to act and what emotions to bring into it.”
For more, visit my-ballet.org.
ICC holiday concerts set
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Indianapolis Children’s Choir will celebrate its 40th anniversary concert season with holiday performances that focus on its history.
“This year’s theme of ‘Holiday Memories’ is special because we get to pull out some of our favorite pieces from past ICC holiday concerts,” ICC Executive Artistic Director Joshua Pedde said. “It’s fun to reintroduce the classic songs to the next generation of singers. Plus, it’s delightful for audiences to hear some fan favorites.”
mance, “Angels Sing,” will feature advanced and high school choirs. The 4 p.m. Dec. 14 concert is “Sounds of the Season” with intermediate choirs, the ICC Alumni Choir and advanced choirs.
“Our singers take a lot of pride in the work they put into them, and also keeping up this important tradition for the Indianapolis community that’s been happening for so many years,” Pedde said. Pedde said there are several pieces this year that he enjoys.
Pedde
There will be four performances of “Holiday Memories” concerts at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
At 7 p.m. Dec. 12, “Angels Sing” will feature advanced and high school choirs. There will be two performances Dec. 13 with the 3 p.m. “Celebrate the Season” concert featuring beginning level singers and high school singers, and the 7 p.m. candlelight perfor-
This Week’s Market Magic!
The Market will be open December 10-24 (hours vary), with holiday fun the whole family can enjoy. Free to attend, free parking, no tickets required.
Werkstatt (Workshop)
Meet our German artisans while they work!
• Dec. 10-14, Seiffen School Students — See students make wooden toys in real time
Kinderecke (Kids Corner)
Enjoy crafts for all ages!
• Dec. 11, Button Tree Ornaments
• Dec. 14, Paper Straw Wreaths with Hanukkah colors available Spielhaus (Play House)
Meet-and-greets and magical shows.
• Dec. 12, 12-3 p.m., Singing Mrs. Claus
• Dec. 13, 5-7 p.m., Bongo Boy Music School
• Dec. 14, 12-5:30 p.m., Santa
Winter Pavilion
Experience authentic German entertainment.
• Dec. 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Indy Polkamotion
• Dec. 14, 12-1:30 p.m., The Mike Schneider Band
Special Events
• Dec. 10, 7:30-9 p.m., Ornament Exchange & German Sing-Along
“I have some fond memories especially of ‘Somewhere in My Memory’ from ‘Home Alone,’ because it brings me back to my own vivid holiday memory of seeing the movie for the first time when I was a kid,” he said. “‘Night of Silence’ transports me to a special memory of my daughter Annabelle’s first outing after being released from the NICU as a baby. ICC singers sang the song to her, and it was incredibly special. Overall, holiday music as a whole is some of my favorite music, in general.”
For tickets, visit icchoir.org/tickets.
• Dec. 14, 5-5:45 p.m., Menorah Aflame
November 22 - December 24
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CSO holds Holiday Pops
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
For Carmel Symphony Orchestra guest conductor Kelly Kuo, holiday concerts are always special.
“I love watching kids attend performances — some of them are there for the first time,” Kuo said. “Hearing a live orchestra is such a rare experience I find for younger children these days, regardless of what music is being performed, obviously with more festive music in this particular case. It always takes me back to my childhood and hearing orchestras for the first time, and I think that’s just magical.”
imagination.
“It was originally a symphonic poem that was written to accompany a film made out of a wordless children’s picture book,” Kuo said.
The narration will substitute for the film, allowing the audience to imagine the pictures.
Kuo will guide Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “Holiday Pops Spirit of the Season” concerts at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
The 2 p.m. matinee is for younger audiences.
Westfield resident Don Farrell, a co-founder of Actors Theatre of Indiana, will narrate “The Snowman” during the matinee.
Kuo said he suggested “The Snowman” because it requires a lot of
“We will have a child soloist singing ‘Walking on Air,’ which is originally from ‘The Snowman,’” Kuo said.
Farrell will sing a few numbers during the evening performance, including “The Christmas Song,” “White Christmas” and “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”
There will be music from “Frozen” and selections from “The Nutcracker.” In addition, the “Chanukah Festival Overture” will be performed.
Kuo, who has been based in Cincinnati since 2006, is the music director of the Reno Chamber Orchestra and associate artistic director of American Lyric Theater in New York.
“Between those two jobs and a lot of freelance work, I have a pretty full schedule. I guest conduct for various opera companies and orchestras around the country,” Kuo said.
For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals for Penn Street Extension Project will be received by the City of Westfield, Indiana, at the Westfield Public Works Building, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana, 46074 until 10:00 a.m., local time, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received later than the above time and date will be returned unopened. No conditional bids will be considered.
Project generally includes the construction of a roadway for approximately 400 feet connecting an existing roadway between East Street and Hillcrest Drive with curb and gutter, angled parking, storm sewers, multi-use path, sidewalk, curb ramps, pavement markings, and signing.
Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Proposal Form obtainable at the office of the Owner. Each bid shall be accompanied by Form 96 Contractor’s Bid for Public Works, including Non-Collusion Affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, completely filled out, signed, and notarized as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana, Section III of Part II of Form 96 titled “Contractor’s Financial Statement,” and acceptable bid security. The bid security shall be a certified check made payable to the Owner or satisfactory bond by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana in an amount equal to 5% of the bid, said deposit being for the purpose of ensuring the execution of the contract for which bid is made. Any bid not accompanied by the above required items shall be deemed to be a non-responsive bid by the Owner
No consideration for escalation on prices can be considered; therefore, contractors are advised to not include any such escalation clauses in their proposal for this project.
The Contractors to whom work is awarded shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and they shall be acceptable to the City of Westfield, Indiana.
No bidder may withdraw their proposal within a period of 60 days following the date set for receiving bids. The City of Westfield, Indiana reserves the right to retain the three lowest bid proposals for a period of not more than 90 days, and said proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The City of Westfield, Indiana further reserves the right to waive informalities and to award the contract to the lowest and most responsible bidder or bidders, all to the advantage of the City of Westfield, Indiana, or to reject all Proposals.
The Contract Documents and drawings will be available to all interested parties from: Repro Graphix, 437 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or at eplanroom.reprographix.com.
Please direct all questions regarding this project to Michael Pearce, City of Westfield, Department of Public Works, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074, (317) 473-2917, mpearce@westfield.in.gov
By: Michael Pearce, City of Westfield
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15. Butler building wall cover
16. “You Light Up My Life” singer: Debby ___
17. Stand by 18. Moyer Fine Jewelers
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20. Wrong
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24. Thailand neighbor
25. Not neg.
26. Paperback ID
27. Hamilton County Court order
28. Braying beast
31. Shock
34. “Yikes!”
36. Planet’s path
38. Right on an Indiana map
39. Frontiersman Daniel
41. Where a Carmel Sesquicentennial license plate from 1987 sold for $7
42. Star, Times and Current, collectively
44. Rude look
45. Like some excuses
46. US 31 road sealer
47. King topper
49. “Arrivederci!”
51. Help
52. Often-lost laundry item
53. School org.
56. Firmly plants
59. They make assertions
61. Taste of Westfield vendor’s stall
62. Also
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65. Snoopy or Scooby-Doo
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3. Sunrise Cafe side
4. “Don’t bet ___!”
5. Flower parts
6. Compartmentalize
7. Levels
8. Noblesville HS basketball game site
9. Emblem attached to a Pacers jersey
10. Meditation mentors
11. Single
12. Singles
13. Former Speaker Gingrich
21. Skewered fare
22. Massage Envy, e.g.
26. Colts QB stats
27. IU Health services:
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28. “Dancing Queen” group
29. “The King and I” setting
30. Eyelid affliction
31. Fisher’s Harvest Fest mo.
32. “Gone With the Wind” estate
33. Addict
35. A Stooge
37. Move, in Realtor lingo
40. The unmarried woman in “An Unmarried Woman”
43. Greeted, informally
48. PNC Bank offerings
50. With hands on hips
51. Blue Cross Blue Shield rival
52. Ice cream serving
53. “Evita” name
54. Angola university
55. Fall bloomer
56. Recedes
57. Pointless
58. Party pooper
60. Catty remark
62. Colts QB stats
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