February 17, 2026 — Current in Westfield by Current Publishing

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Thackston shares cancer journey at summit

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

Riverview Health held its second Women for Women Health Summit Feb. 5 at the Bridgewater Club in Westfield. The event featured Fox 59 news anchor Lindy Thackston as the keynote speaker and panel host. She is a colorectal cancer survivor.

Thackston told her story of her cancer diagnosis in 2020. She said she had 15 rounds of radiation, 25 rounds of chemotherapy, seven surgeries and several other procedures. She said she completed chemotherapy in early 2021 but still didn’t feel right.

In August 2021, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.

After having part of her left lung removed, Thackston wasn’t sure she could endure chemotherapy again but credited getting a second opinion for a different healing path.

Thackston had a liquid biopsy test called Signatera to provide cancer surveillance. She has been cancer free ever since but noted that it isn’t the end of the recovery process.

“What I have personally learned the

Menopause, perimenopause and women’s health issues as they age were also prominent summit topics.

Riverview’s Dr. Shalin Arnett, Dr. Kristin Hillhouse and Dr. Jeni Clayton took questions from Thackston on menopause in a panel discussion. Topics included hormone therapy, weight management and healthy living.

“I think we kind of just get used to (the idea) that suffering is part of being a woman,” Arnett said about misconceptions related to menopause and hormone therapy. “Luckily, we live in a time when we have lots of different treatments available for a variety of instances and you don’t have to suffer.”

most is that caring for your mind and your spirit must accompany the physical care,” said Thackston, noting the importance of post-treatment therapy to cope with cancer recovery.

Thackston said she’s recently returned to speaking out about her cancer journey to help others.

“I’m back to doing it and loving it,” she said. “I really just go by what I’m needing myself and what I feel like I can offer people. But ultimately, that’s what I want to do, is help.”

Dr. Kimberly Moran, Dr. Deena Elsahy and physical therapist Christie DeCreaene took part in a panel discussion on mental health, pelvic floor health and strength training for women going through menopause.

“I bet all of you consider yourself caregivers, right? Well, it’s time to prioritize yourself,” Moran said. “Don’t leave yourself out of the equation. It won’t go well if you do that, especially long term. So, definitely prioritize yourself and get the care that you need.”

Officials spar over clerical delegate error

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

A clerical error could decrease the number of Democratic delegates from Hamilton County at the state convention later this year.

their voting system despite knowing it was the incorrect count.”

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The Indiana Democratic Party assigned 162 delegates to Hamilton County, but party chair Josh Lowry only reported 144 certified delegates before the Dec. 31, 2025, deadline. He later recognized the error and reached out to Hamilton County Election Administrator Beth Sheller about fixing it.

Lowry and county officials disagree about what happened next.

“I made a simple clerical error and copied and pasted the wrong breakdown for our delegates per township,” Lowry stated in a post on the party’s Facebook page. “The election administrator, Republican Beth Sheller, uploaded the incorrect delegate count into

Lowry stated that after notifying her of the error, Sheller initially told him it would be an easy fix, because the deadline for candidates to withdraw had not passed. That deadline was Feb. 13.

“Unfortunately, what was originally an administrative error became a partisan issue,” Lowry stated. “Ms. Sheller has subsequently decided that she will not update the ballots and has given varying reasons for her decision.”

Sheller’s version of events differs. She said Lowry first notified her of the error on the morning of Feb. 5 and asked if there was anything the county could do to correct the error.

“I told Josh when he called that (it) might be doable but this situation has never happened and I will check and see if it is,” Sheller said. “After I got off the phone and researched it, it didn’t

take long to see that it wasn’t doable by reading a dispatch from the Indiana Election Division.”

In Indiana, elected delegates gather at a convention every two years to vote on party nominees for a handful of statewide offices, including lieutenant governor, secretary of state and attorney general.

The error means there would be 18 votes that Hamilton County Democrats wouldn’t have at the state convention.

Lowry stated that the Hamilton County Democratic Party is working with the Indiana Democratic Party to resolve the issue.

Sheller said she hopes the 18 delegates can be appointed.

“I don’t know what the law allows for, because I’ve never faced this,” Sheller said. “I don’t want to see them lose any of their delegate positions, but I have to follow the advice I’m given from the Indiana Election Division. That’s what I did.”

Current in Carmel managing editor Ann Marie Shambaugh contributed to this report.

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Fox 59 news anchor Lindy Thackston talks about her journey as a cancer survivor during the Feb. 5 Women for Women Health Summit hosted by Riverview Health at the Bridgewater Club in Westfield. (Photo courtesy of Riverview Health)

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WHS students stage walkout

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

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Westfield High School students carried signs and shouted slogans as they walked out of school Feb. 10 to protest ICE policies.

Students departed the south entrance of WHS after fourth period at the school and gathered at Asa Bales Park, which is across Hoover Street from the school.

Westfield Police Department Assistant Police Chief Billy Adams said approximately 300 students participated. WPD closed the north entrance to Asa Bales Park during the protest and allowed participants to cross Hoover Street safely.

neapolis, where Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were fatally shot by ICE and U.S. Border Patrol authorities in separate confrontations.

“It’s very scary for me to be witnessing what is happening in my brother’s community,” Koontz said.

Fellow student Zabelle Mkhitaryan, a first-generation American citizen, said she carries her U.S. passport daily in case she is confronted by ICE.

“This is affecting my daily life and my parents’ daily lives,” she said. “Every single day we are living in fear because of this administration and what they are doing with ICE. We are trying to make a change, because we can clearly identify that this is unacceptable,”

Students gave speeches in the park while others lined Hoover Street with signs and encouraged drivers to honk their horns in support.

WHS student Lillian Koontz said she has an older brother who lives in Min-

WHS student Ava Gabriel, who created the Instagram account abolishicewestfield that informed classmates of the walkout, was pleased with the turnout.

“I started the account right at the end of January, and I just made the account, set goals and met them,” Gabriel said.

Car strikes WHS sign

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

A vehicle struck a brick sign at the south entrance to Westfield High School on Hoover Street in the early afternoon Feb. 10. The accident happened at 12:55 p.m., less than an hour before WHS students staged an anti-ICE walkout.

A yellow Chevrolet Aveo was traveling west on Hoover Street when it veered off the road and struck the east side of the sign.

According to Westfield Assistant Police Chief Billy Adams, the driver — who had no connection to the school — suffered a non-life-threatening medical

emergency and was the only occupant of the car.

The car was cleared from the scene just before the protest went on as scheduled.

Damage is evident on the west side of the Westfield High school sign after a car struck the sign Feb. 10. (Photo by Todd Golden)

Westfield High School students participated in an anti-ICE protest at Asa Bales Park Feb. 10. (Photo by Todd Golden)

Cool Creek will be name of elementary school

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

The Westfield Washington Schools Board of Trustees voted unanimously during its Feb. 10 meeting to rename Westfield Intermediate School to Cool Creek Elementary School.

The school is being renovated for conversion as WWS will change to a K-5, 6-8, 9-12 grade-level system, which eliminates the need for an intermediate school.

For the 2026-27 school year, sixthgrade students will remain at Cool Creek. They will be moved to Westfield Middle School West once construction is completed for the 2027-28 school year.

The Cool Creek building was elementary school when it opened in 1962 and has been remodeled several times.

WWS Superintendent John Atha told the board that future families of the school and WWS staff members worked with school and district administrators to determine the name via a survey. Cool Creek was the most popular choice, according to Atha. The other options were Founders Rock Elementary, Lantern Station Elementary and Union Meadows Elementary.

“I want to thank the committee and everyone who responded to the survey, everyone who is passionately engaged

in this process,” Atha said.

Atha said the new name would likely be official when the academic year concludes at the end of June. He expects new signage, painting and logos to cost between $60,000 and $70,000, which is already factored in the renovation budget.

“On the paperwork, on the drawings, it says Westfield Elementary. That’s what we’ve been referring to the school as,” Atha said. “But going forward, when it comes time to order signage, it will be branded as Cool Creek.”

The board also approved the Midland Crossing name for the new elementary school that will open in August at 16900 Towne Road.

Willis to testify on HB 1001

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

During the Feb. 9 Westfield City Council meeting, Westfield Mayor Scott Willis gave an update on Indiana House Bill 1001.

HB 1001, introduced by Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart), is intended to address the shortage of affordable housing in Indiana. According to the summary of the bill, a priority is to allow single-family housing and townhouses to be built without a hearing in areas zoned residential.

said he will testify before the Indiana Senate Feb. 18, although the date is subject to change.

”I have been asked to come and testify on behalf of municipalities next week,” he said. “We’re staying on top of it. We’re continuing to meet with legislators,” Willis said. Willis said the bill would take local control away from municipalities like Westfield.

HB 1001 was approved 76-15 by the Indiana House Jan. 27 and advanced to the Indiana Senate.

Willis, who opposes the legislation,

“As you all know, it’s a horrible bill, and one we will need to continue to fight until the very end, so we’ll see where that goes,” Willis said. “It does look like the Senate wants to pass something. So, it’s in our best interest to continue to fight the fight until they vote on it.”

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Westfield Intermediate School will be converted to Westfield Elementary School in the 2026-27 school year. (File photo by Todd Golden)

Clay Terrace gym co-owner accused of strangling wife during argument

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A co-owner of a Carmel fitness center has been accused of strangling his wife during an argument.

Police arrested Brian Matthews, 52, in December after he allegedly punched his wife with a closed fist, grabbed her by the neck and shoved her in the chest, according to a probable cause affidavit.

The alleged altercation occurred Dec. 7 after the couple had an argument in their vehicle.

Matthews has been charged with felony strangulation and two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery. His trial is set for June 16 in Hamilton County Superior Court 3.

Kathie Perry, an attorney representing Matthews, declined to comment on the case.

Matthews and his wife, along with another married couple, became co-owners of F45 Training at Carmel’s Clay Terrace in 2024. They purchased the group workout facility after its previous owners announced plans to close it.

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 Melt the Trail 5K run — The 12th annual “Melt the Trail” run will take place at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at Grand Junction Brewing Company Co., located at 1189 E. 181st St. The race route takes place partly on the Monon Trail. Registration includes a long-sleeve race shirt, finisher’s medal, post-race snacks and drinks, one free drink ticket for those 21 and older, a timed route, and a chance to win an award. After the race, food will be available for purchase from Grand Junction Brewing Co. Register at runsignup. com/Race/IN/Westfield/MeltTheTrail

 City Hall parking lot closed — The parking lot west of City Hall (130 Penn St.) will be fenced off as construction work begins on the site where the Green Building will be relocated.

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WHS earns Advanced Placement Gold status

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Westfield High School has earned Gold Status in the 2025 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll. The announcement was made Feb. 6.

The AP School Honor Roll, developed by the College Board, recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver results for students and broaden participation. The College Board is a nonprofit that governs standardized testing and advanced placement.

WHS was one of 13 high schools in Indiana to receive Gold Status.

Schools are evaluated on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities to earn college credit, and supporting student readiness for success beyond high school, according to the College Board.

“Achievement is not just about the final score; it’s about the unwavering commitment to academic rigor and the courage to meet every challenge headon,” stated Dr. Ryan Hoover, Westfield Washington Schools assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, and Learning. “By earning AP Gold Status, WHS students and faculty have proven that excellence is not an act, but a habit.”

According to WWS, 1,146 students took a total of 2,067 AP exams in 2025, with 87 percent earning a score of 3 or higher. Additionally, 63 percent of the Class of 2025 passed at least one AP exam during their time at WHS.

Westfield High School is one of 13 Indiana high schools to receive Gold Status in the 2025 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll. (Photo provided by Westfield Washington Schools)

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Candidate field set for primary election

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The following candidates have filed to run in the May 5 primary election for state and county offices.The filing deadline was Feb. 6. The general election is Nov. 3. Asterisk indicates incumbent.

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 5TH DISTRICT

Democrat: Steven Avitable Avit, J.D. Ford, Jackson Franklin, Phil Goss, Dylan McKenna, Tara Nelson, Deborah Pickett.

Republican: Scott King, Victoria Spartz*

INDIANA SENATE, DISTRICT 21

Democratic: Joseph Kazias, Kirsten Root.

Republican: Jim Buck*, Tracey Powell

INDIANA STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 24

Democratic: Rachael Bleicher

Republican: Hunter Smith*

INDIANA STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 39

Democratic: Lindsay Gramlich

Republican: Danny Lopez*

HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Republican: Christine Altman*

HAMILTON COUNTY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 3

Democrat: Kevin Miles Wright

Republican: Mark F. Hall*

HAMILTON COUNTY COUNTY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 4

Democrat: Jason E. Frank Republican: Ken Alexander*

HAMILTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, NO. 3

Republican: Chris Evans, Amy B. Summerfield

HAMILTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, NO. 4

Republican: Chadwick Hill, Angela Brown Swenson, Trampas Alan Whalin

HAMILTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, NO. 5

Republican: David K. Naijar*

HAMILTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, NO. 8

Democrat: Emily L. Angel Shaw

Republican: Danica L. Eyler

HAMILTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, NO. 9

Republican: Christopher Barrows, Sarah Shields, Paul C. Sweeney

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF HAMILTON COUNTY

Republican: Josh Kocher*

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Republican: Beth Sheller

HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF

Republican: Dustin K. Dixon, John Lowes

HAMILTON COUNTY CORONER

Republican: Brad Craig, Jeff D. Jellison*

HAMILTON COUNTY ASSESSOR

Republican: Kevin W. Poore*

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

Democratic: Jeffrey Bledsoe Jr.

Republican: Jamie Goetz Mills*

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD (THREE SEATS AVAILABLE)

Democratic: Bennie Britt, Michael Cardwell, Tradara McLaurine

Republican: Erica Strahm*, Jim Ake*, Danyele Easterhaus*

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Green building nears move

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

Westfield’s “green building” will soon be moved to its new site.

In September 2025, The Westfield Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $2.3 million contract with Brandt Construction to relocate and restore the “green building,” the oldest commercial building in Westfield. Built in 1837, it was at 102 S. Union St. until 2024, when it was moved as part of the Ind. 32 improvement project.

The building, with its green siding removed, is on stilts near the southeast corner of Ind. 32 and Union Street. It will be moved to 214 N. Union St at a date to be determined.

“Excavation in advance of concrete work for the new basement began last week,” Westfield Executive Chief of Operations John Nail said.

The building still has its frame and is partially wrapped in plastic to protect it from the weather. The move date will be determined when utility work at the downtown site is finished.

“Once the overhead utilities are clear,

the building will be moved. We are still coordinating the exact move date based on utility progress,” Nail said.

The City of Westfield intends to celebrate when the building is moved near the Westfield Washington Historical Society and Museum.

“It’ll be a big event when we do have a date set for the actual meeting,” Nail said. “So, we are making progress on it.”

The “green building” remains on stilts near the southeast corner of Ind. 32 and Union Street in Westfield. The siding has been removed from the building in preparation for its move to 214 N. Union St. (Photo by Todd Golden)

Fishers High School boys swimmer’s dedication grows

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Fishers High School coach Joe Keller has watched as junior swimmer Alex Koo keeps growing as a swimmer.

“Alex is maturing in many ways which has allowed him to make huge strides in his training and preparation, both in the pool and in dry land (weight room),” Keller said. “Thus, these improvements are creating preparation that will produce positive outcomes. Alex is training at a high level — both consistently and is very disciplined in it. Coupled with his skill level, then he is seeing huge improvements and making championship strides,”

Keller said Koo will swim the 50-yard freestyle and then either the 100 butterfly or 100 freestyle and in relays in the IHSAA sectional, set for Feb. 21 at FHS. The state meet is Feb. 28.

Koo captured the 50 and 100 freestyle races at the Hoosier Crossroads Confer-

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ence meet last month.

Koo said his goal is to win his individual events in the state meet.

“I like the 50 free because it’s short,” he said.

Koo finished sixth in the 50 freestyle in 20.88 seconds and the 100 free in 45.84 seconds at last year’s state meet. He was on the second-place 200 freestyle relay and the sixth-place 200 medley relay.

Fishers High School junior Alex Koo prepares for a race.

(Photo courtesy of Koo family)

Although Keller said Koo is a man of few words, he leads by example with his work ethic.

“He’s one of the swimmers who sets the tone in the pool with training and in the weight room,” Keller said.

Koo said the weight room has helped him develop his mobility and strength.

“I also think this season I’ve realized how specific movements we do in the weight room correlate with what we do with swimming,” he said.

Koo’s sister, Diane Koo, is a Fishers High School graduate and is a senior

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swimmer for Amherst (Mass.) College, an NCAA Division III program.

“I started swimming when I was around 6 and I tried basketball and track but not very seriously,” he said. “I’ve been passionate (about swimming) because of the team and I feel accomplished when I do well.”

Koo wants to swim collegiately but doesn’t have any offers yet.

“Men’s swimming because of NIL (name, image, likeness compensation) has taken a different route and shape,” Keller said. “Division I schools are recruiting foreign athletes at a higher rate than ever because some of them are 21, 22 or 23 years (old). When you are recruiting a 16-year-old boy, it’s something different. We’ll see how things shape up at the end of his junior year. Hopefully, that’s going to open up a lot of opportunities. I tell college coaches to keep this guy on your radar because he’s going to become really good.”

Keller said Koo’s mental approach has improved.

“The focus and effort and his mental and emotional growth have developed,” he said.

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 Lucas Oil to sponsor 500 Festival Parade — The 500 Festival announced Feb . 5 that Lucas Oil is the new title partner of the 500 Festival Parade, The partnership marks a significant milestone in the Festival’s history, leveraging Lucas Oil’s commitment to serving people and communities and giving back through civic involvement, according to the announcement, Scheduled for May 23, the Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade attracts roughly 200,000 spectators celebrating iconic Indianapolis traditions such as larger-than-life balloons, creative floats and appearances by INDYCAR drivers. Tickets go on sale in March. “There is nothing quite like May in Indy — it is one of our favorite times of the year, and the 500 Festival Parade is a big part of what makes it so special,” stated Katie Lucas, president of Lucas Oil. “This event brings the state together, celebrates the heritage of Indianapolis and kicks off one of the most meaningful weeks in American motorsports. Being part of that tradition and celebrating the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, is incredibly special for our team and the racing community we proudly serve.” Through the years, Lucas Oil has supported the 500 Festival in a variety of ways, including as an associate partner of the 500 Festival Memorial Service, and as a member of the Corporate Member Program.

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Mayor’s Youth Council makes solar bench pitch

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

The Westfield City Council heard a proposal during its Feb. 9 meeting from the Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council to place a solar-powered picnic table at Grand Junction Plaza.

The Mayor’s Youth Council was formed in 2025 by Mayor Scott Willis for high school-aged students to learn how government works. It consists of students from Westfield and Guerin Catholic high schools.

The proposal was part of a project put to them by Willis when he formed the first Mayor’s Youth Council.

“I thought it was really important that our youth understand what the local government does,” Willis said. “Because when you look at the basics of government and making daily impacts in your community, there’s nobody closer to that than your local mayor, city council, clerk-treasurer, the elected officials up here on this podium,” Willis said.

Willis allocated funds from his own budget for whatever project the Youth Council proposed. It was vetted by the mayor and his staff before it was presented to the city council by Youth Council President Jack Clark. Twelve other members of the Youth Council also presented parts of the project, spelling out need, costs and maintenance, etc., for the table, which is expected to cost $14,657. The Youth Council has a budget of $15,000.

After city councilors asked a series of targeted questions, such as costs, material and functionality, it voted 4-0 to advance the proposal to the Advisory Plan Commission for consideration.

“Congratulations to all of you,” City Council President Patrick Tamm told Youth Council members. “It’s nerve-wracking to stand where you’re at and speak to (councilors). Most adults get nervous. You can hear it in their voice when they come up here to speak. So, you did marvelously and really appreciate the effort there.”

Westfield Mayor Scott Willis with the Mayor’s Youth Council members after the Feb. 9 Westfield City Council meeting. (Photo by Todd Golden)

A life saver

Seafood market, restaurant planned for downtown

By Sara Palmer news@youarecurrent.com

A new seafood market and restaurant is coming to downtown Westfield, bringing a fresh seafood concept to the city’s growing dining scene.

Broad Ripple Seafood North and Bar is planned at the former Greek’s Pizzeria at 31 Park St. Owner Todd Reisenbigler said demolition is expected to begin in February, with a goal of opening in mid-April.

The Westfield restaurant will be Reisenbigler’s second Broad Ripple Seafood Market concept. The original opened in Broad Ripple and has seen significant growth in recent years.

“We’ve quadrupled in business over the last two years, and this space allows us to do everything we want to do,” Reisenbigler said.

The Westfield restaurant will combine a full fish market with a restaurant and bar. One room will feature a fresh seafood market, while the restaurant side will offer made-from-scratch seafood dishes in a New England-style atmosphere.

“The vibe is going to be Nantucket (and) Maine,” Reisenbigler said. “You walk in and it feels like a fishing village. Everything is super fresh, whole food.”

Reisenbigler said nothing served at

the restaurant will be frozen, with all sauces, soups and menu items made in house. The menu will include items such as seafood chowder, rotating soups, crab cakes, oysters on the half shell and a variety of fresh fish.

“All our food is made from scratch,” he said. “Cisco never pulls up in front of our building. We make everything ourselves.”

The restaurant will operate with counter ordering, with food delivered to tables, and will include a full bar.

Reisenbigler, who lives in Westfield, said he chose the city because of both personal ties and a lack of fresh seafood options.

“Westfield just needs new, vibrant, fun food,” he said. “People want whole, healthy food, and there just aren’t many seafood choices here.”

The Westfield location will feature a larger menu than the Broad Ripple restaurant, with separate lunch and dinner options. Reisenbigler said he plans to hire locally and be involved in the community, including youth sports and downtown events.

“Our goal is to work on one customer at a time and create customers for life,” he said.

A friends-and-family soft opening is planned ahead of the public debut.

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 Westfield collegiate academic honors — Here are Westfield residents who received academic honors at colleges for the 2025 fall semester as reported to Current. University of Arkansas: Mallory Lowes, chancellor’s list. University of Indianapolis: Alex Gonzales, dean’s list.

A TRUE ORIGINAL

Cancer survivor creates unique artwork as part of healing journey

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

When Westfield resident Dawn Michaelis was diagnosed with cancer a decade ago, she decided to focus on art as part of her healing journey and create a style uniquely her own.

Michaelis, an Indiana Artisan who displays and sells her works at the Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery in Carmel and the co-op Art IN Hand Gallery in Zionsville, has created a distinctive mixed style that includes paint, acrylic elements and sculpture.

Michaelis, 61, calls herself a “mixed media artist in relief.”

From a distance, Michaelis’ artwork resembles a painting. But distinctive 3D elements can be seen up close, such as trees sculpted on top of a wood canvas, with a glass-like sheen. She coats many of the painted portions with epoxy resin, which creates a shine.

Michaelis draws inspiration from nature, and her originality has caught the attention of the local artisan community.

“I had not seen anybody, and neither had the (Indiana Artisan) jury panel, take it to the level that she did with building all that on top of (the painting) with the plaster and the resin,” said Ros Demaree, president and executive director of Indiana Artisan. “That’s what makes her really outstanding.”

Michaelis has always had a passion for art, but she didn’t turn to it fulltime until she was in her 50s.

“I’ve always been artsy and always kind of dreamed of being an artist someday, but I had a job,” said Michaelis, who was the office manager at Michaelis Dentistry in Carmel, where her husband, Lee, practiced dentistry before retiring in 2020.

Michaelis faced a lifechanging event 10 years ago when she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable cancer. She was initially given three years to live, but through treatment, she is living normally a decade after her diagnosis.

“When you’re facing something like that, it makes you realize you need to

have the people in your life that you love, and you need to do what you love, and all the other stuff doesn’t matter,” Michaelis said.

Michaelis had a knack for experi-

mentation in the beginning. She began with “paint pouring,” a technique that involves pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas to create a design.

“When I started doing that, I thought

ORIGIN OF ENDLESS KNOT DESIGNS NAME

Westfield artist Dawn Michaelis calls her studio Endless Knot Designs. The name reflects her life journey. She came to art as a full-time venture later in life and after a cancer diagnosis a decade ago.

“The Endless Knot Designs — endless knots, or eternal knots, can be found in several ancient cultures,” Michaelis said. “To me, they represent life’s journey and how it continues but it is always changing.”

Michaelis’ journey led her to become an Indiana Artisan. Ros Demaree, Indiana Artisan president and executive director, said Michaelis is a prime example of what the Indiana Artisan program isl about.

“To be an Indiana Artisan, your work has to meet very, very high standards. It has to be among the best art, food and beverage (in the state) … and Dawn’s (art) does that,” Demaree said.

it was really fun, but I thought it needed something else,” she said. “So, I just started experimenting with painting on top of it … I thought, ‘Oh, let me do something else. I just thought, ‘Maybe I can sculpt on it.’”

Michaelis created her own plaster mixture that worked well with the acrylic to add a 3D element, with resin being the final touch.

“People will ask me, like, ‘Is this tile or is this glass?’” she said. “It would be a lot heavier if I did tile or glass.”

Michaelis has a home studio, and she said a typical piece usually takes two to three weeks to complete.

Later, she applied to be an Indiana Artisan. The nonprofit program was established in 2008 by the Indiana Legislature to identify, recognize and promote the state’s highest-quality art, craft and foods. She was accepted in 2019 and is one of only six mixed media Indiana Artisans.

“She is self-taught,” Demaree said. “She is self-directed. She found a talent that she might not have known she had and she perfected it.”

Being an Indiana Artisan has introduced Michaelis’ work to art buyers. She is working on several commission pieces, and her artwork at the galleries in Carmel and Zionsville are often purchased.

“She’s been very popular,” said Christine Davis, a sculptor who works at the Art In Hand gallery. “She’s had very good sales the couple years she’s been here, because her art is totally different,”

Money, however, is not Michaelis’ motivation.”

“I do make a little money, but I don’t do it for that,” she said. “I do it because I love doing it. When people say nice things about my art, it’s really honoring. I like that. I’m definitely living the dream.”

To see Michaelis’ work, visit theendlessknotdesigns.com/.

ON THE COVER: Westfield artist Dawn Michaelis has created her own form of art that combines elements of painting and sculpting. (Photo courtesy of Dawn Michaelis)

Westfield artist Dawn Michaelis works on one of her pieces at her home studio. (Photo by Todd Golden)

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This Zionsville basement was transformed from unfinished storage into a warm, inviting entertaining space designed for gathering, hosting and everyday use.

THE BLUEPRINT

• A custom-built bar creates a hub for entertaining, balancing clean lines with rich, darker finishes for a polished yet approachable feel.

• MSI Quartz countertops and matte black fixtures add contrast and refinement while keeping the space practical for casual hosting.

• Textured tile at the bar introduces subtle movement and visual interest, elevating the design without overwhelming the room.

• Thoughtful lighting and layered materials help define zones for dining and conversation.

• Cortec flooring ties everything together, making the lower level feel like a true extension of the home rather than a finished basement.

Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

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February 21 - 7 p.m.

At the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts

Continue your Valentine’s Day celebrations with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra! Join us and Guest Conductor Kelly Corcoran for an evening of romantic, heartfelt works that are sure to leave you swooning.

Jean Sibelius - Rakastava, op. 14, “The Lover”

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony No. 31, K. 297, “Paris”

Edward Elgar - Salut d’amour, op. 12, “Love’s Greeting”

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Concerto for Flute and Harp, K. 299 featuring soloists Tamara Thweatt, flute and Melanie Mashner, harp Learn

Melanie Mashner, Harpist

Tamara Thweatt, Flutist

Beef & Boards to feature unlikely love story

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Adam du Plessis understands audiences have long embraced the Cinderella-type love story.

“‘Pretty Woman’ is such an iconic movie for many people and it’s such a joy and privilege to bring it to stage for them while at the same time introducing it to anyone who is not familiar with the movie,” du Plessis said. “Add in some Bryan Adams music and you’re sure to have a wonderful time.”

“Pretty Woman” runs Feb. 19 through April 4 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. This is the first time the musical, which had its world premiere in 2018, has been presented at the Indianapolis venue.

The musical is based on the 1990 movie in which Edward Lewis, a corporate mogul, and Vivian Ward, an escort, become unlikely soulmates, set in Los Angeles in the late 1980s. National tour veterans Dani Kucera plays Vivian and Charlie Fusari as Edward.

A few actors in the cast have been in the show previously.

“Revisiting a show you are so familiar with is always fun and they have the opportunity to show how far they have come and how much they have grown as performers, whether it’s stepping into lead roles or understudying roles they didn’t before,” said du Plessis, who played the Happy Man on the “Pretty Woman” national tour.

planning and troubleshooting and going 100 miles a minute. You have to be able to shut that down and focus on the project you’re in at the moment. But saying that, it does become a welcome break and allows you to come back with fresh eyes.”

Prior to “The Mousetrap,” du Plessis appeared in “Waitress” in the summer of 2025.

moved to the U.S. 10 years ago and became a citizen four years ago.

“I have no true home base here. I go wherever the work takes me,” he said. “But as most theater folks do, I always circle back to NYC in between contracts.”

While preparing for the show, du Plessis performed in “The Mousetrap,” which was scheduled to conclude Feb. 15.

“Time management is, of course, crucial as well as the ability to switch off the part of your brain that is working on the new project,” he said. “Directing a show this large is a juggling act, and your mind is constantly

“Beef & Boards has very quickly become one of my favorite places to work,” he said. “They have created something very special here, introducing new shows and material alongside the stories and theater everyone has loved for years. The people who work here are welcoming, caring and passionate about providing high-quality theater, and the audiences are so very supportive. It’s been an absolute privilege to work here.”

A native of South Africa, du Plessis

Kucera made her Beef & Boards debut as Vivienne Kensington in “Legally Blonde” in 2024. She performed as a swing and understudy for Vivian Ward in the national tour of “Pretty Woman.”

Fusari is making his Beef & Boards debut after he understudied his role as Edward and performed in the ensemble on the tour.

The score is by Adams and his longtime collaborator Jim Vallance. The book is by the late screenwriter-director Garry Marshall, who died in 2016, and J.F. Lawton. Marshall directed the 1990 movie. Current Publishing is sponsoring “Pretty Woman.”

For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Feinstein’s cabaret presents “Dueling Pianos” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘THE PAGEANT’

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “The Pageant” through Feb. 22 at The Florence at Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘THE GREAT GATSBY’

Civic Theatre presents “The Great Gatsby” through Feb. 21 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

SECOND HAND SOUL

York Automotive Concert Series presents Second Hand Soul Band at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Hendricks Live! in Plainfield. For more, visit hendrickslive.org.

‘LA

NUEVA GENERACIÓN’ TOUR

Mariachi Herencia de México’s “La Nueva Generación” tour is set for 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Payne & Mencias at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘LOVE LETTERS FROM PARIS’

Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “Love Letters from Paris” is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

‘EVENING WITH JJ GREY & MOFRO’

“An Intimate Evening with JJ Grey & Mofro” is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Adam du Plessis, left, performed with Scot Greenwell in “The Mousetrap” at Beef & Boards. (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

du Plessis

Kucera

Fusari

ENTERTAINMENT

Discovering Broadway to commission musical

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Discovering Broadway has commissioned its first yet-to-be named musical.

Zack Zadek will write the musical, and Discovering Broadway founder Joel Kirk, a 2012 Carmel High School graduate, will co-develop and direct it.

Besides offering writers’ retreats, concerts and master class programs, Discovering Broadway will commission one new musical each year.

“For now, Zack and I are keeping the title and plot under wraps — by design — so audiences discover this completely original story live, together and in the room,” Kirk said. “It reflects Discovering Broadway’s commitment to a bold range of work, from celebrated adaptations like ‘A Beautiful Mind’ to top-secret new musicals that can only be experienced in-person”

The writers’ retreat and concert premiere will take place this summer in Indianapolis. Dates will be announced and tickets will go on sale soon at discoveringbroadway.org.

In 2022, Zadek’s musical “The Turning’ was the fourth musical selected for Discovering Broadway’s incubator program. Zadek taught master classes for Discovering Broadway in 2023.

“In 2022, a single YouTube song of his, ‘Sick,’ moved our entire board to tears and led us to program a monthlong retreat, during which he grew from one song to 12 by the concert premiere,” Kirk said. “Since then, I’ve seen firsthand his rare ability to craft emotionally raw, original musical storytelling, most recently with ‘The Turning,’

which just workshopped in Manhattan starring Lola Tung and Jordan Fisher, alongside his collaborations with Tate McRae and upcoming projects with Warner Bros Theatrical Ventures and Universal Theatrical Group.”

Kirk said commissioned work is the next logical step for Discovering Broadway, which formed in 2019. He said the Discovering Broadway process begins by first understanding what creative teams need.

“After five years and seven Broadway-bound musicals, our show committee — made up of board, advisory and community volunteers — recognized that some of the most ambitious work requires commission funding to exist,” he said.

Submissions can be made from Feb. 22 to March 1 for the 2027 Sabello Musical Commission, the nonprofit’s second commission. Composers, lyricists and book writers are invited to submit a one-page application to administration@discoveringbroadway.org, including artist bios, a one-paragraph plot synopsis, and three demos.

DISPATCHES

 Patinkin’s performance postponed — Because of a TV series schedule conflict, Mandy Patinkin’s April 9 performance at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Carmel’s Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts has been postponed. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for a new date in the 2026-27 Center Presents Season, to be announced this spring.

 Heartland fundraiser to have Westerns theme — Heartland International Film Festival’s signature fundraiser, Cinemania presented by F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. returns for a third year April 17 at The Crane Bay Event Center in Indianapolis. The theme is, “A Tribute to Westerns.” For more, visit cinemania.eventive.org/ EventTickets/buy. In addition, Heartland Film has announced that Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at the Square in Indianapolis will be the presenting sponsor for the next three years. Alamo Drafthouse, which has 13 theaters, will be the primary venue for Heartland Festival set for Oct. 8-18.

Discovering Broadway founder Joel Kirk, left, and Zack Zadek will collaborate on a musical. (Photo courtesy of Joel Kirk)

Editor,

HB 1001 hurts local choice COMMUNITY VOICES

In the Jan. 27 Current in Westfield, Todd Golden reported about a controversial housing and construction bill debated in the Indiana House of Representatives. House Bill 1001, proposed by State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart). It must be defeated to protect the rights of cities and towns.

According to Golden’s article “Housing Crisis?”, Miller claims his bill is designed to “address the shortage of affordable housing in Indiana … a priority is to allow single-family housing and townhouses to be built without a hearing in areas zoned residential.”

This dangerous and far-reaching bill handcuffs local jurisdictions, while ostensibly giving the construction industry and builders carte blanche regardless of local opinion, needs, or wants. That construction companies support HB 1001 is reason enough to oppose it and see it defeated. Construction companies wield plenty of lobbying power. They should not have the power to run roughshod and unchecked over cities like Westfield.

Taking power away from local government violates the concept of federalism in favor of centralism, and this bill sounds generic to the point that one size fits all, when housing issues in Gary vary greatly than those in Westfield. And while Miller said, “the bill would allow municipalities to opt out of certain provisions by passing ordinances,” this only creates more work at the local level, after the

bill stripped away the important protective right of local authority.

“I’ve just never seen a bill where the construction industry controls everything,” Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said. No good comes of that, and it is up to we the people to lobby our state representatives to fight for the people they represent — the very people who put them in office, can certainly take them out of office. The people must use its power to prevent HR 1001 from becoming state law.

Sanford

D. Horn, Westfield

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Drinking in South Dakota law

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

Did you enjoy the Super Bowl? I’m not a big football fan, so when I watched the game, I tried to distract myself with other things. I don’t knit, collect stamps or play games on my phone. So, what did I do?

A senior publication in South Dakota sends me a copy monthly. I was leafing through it during the game. As I prepared myself with chips, salsa and mini egg rolls, an article in the newspaper caught my eye. South Dakota has outdone Indiana in legislative innovation. A new law in the Mount Rushmore state resolves that while authorities will lock you up for driving your Chevy pickup after downing six pints of hard lemonades, it is now perfectly legal to ride your tricycle down Main Street even after having several Bloody Marys. Or is it Bloody Maries? Maybe Bloodies Mary? (Cathy, my proofreader, please help me out here).

In an attachment to the bill, it also is legal in South Dakota to get completely looped as long as you ride home on your mustang and not in your Mustang. Let me translate all this: You can be drunk on your horse or on your bike, but not in your car.

Why are Indiana lawmakers wasting time arguing about I-69, ISTEP, taxes and zoning rules? Let’s pass a few laws that benefit the average guy or gal.

I hope they pass a law like that here in Indiana, because when I’ve had a few too many over at my favorite trough, I’ll drive home in my Dodge Colt instead of getting my Clydes-

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

BCPL Properties, LLC (912 South Rangeline Road; Carmel, IN 46032) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of the intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 (Rule 5) to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: Finkelmeier Orthodontics in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, more specifically, part of the NW quarter of Section 36-T19N-R3E; located on the north side of East 181st Street just west of the intersection with Wheeler Road. Construction is scheduled to commence on March 1, 2026 and construction is to be completed on or before December 31, 2026. Stormwater runoff from the project site will discharge via subsurface storm sewers into an existing stormwater detention facility which outlets into Cool Creek. Questions can be directed to Mr. Brett Finkelmeier, 912 South Rangeline Road; Carmel, IN 46032.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals for 2026 Resurfacing Project will be received by the City of Westfield, Indiana, at the Westfield Public Works Building, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana, 46074 until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Friday, March 6th, 2026. 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 road milling, resurfacing, subgrade treatment, full depth patching, maintenance of traffic, and striping various thoroughfares and residential streets throughout the City of Westfield.

In South Dakota, this law faced some criticism. Many Dakotans argued that some locals actually imbibe with their horses, and although most of the horses can handle their liquor, many of the less refined breeds — like pintos — get pretty wrecked after one glass of merlot. If you’re driving behind a pinto, be very cautious. I hope I am not too late with this warning.

There have been some setbacks. A rider who was apparently intoxicated caused a four-car pile-up by galloping his horse through a red light. After a breathalyzer test, it was found that the rider was sober. However, the horse was tipsy. The horse refused the breathalyzer test and had to appear in court. The horse’s lawyer claimed that the bartender who gave his client the fifth glass of ChardonNAY should also be held responsible.

COLUMNISTS ON THE WEB

This week’s commentary by Current Publishing essayist Terry Anker may be read at youarecurrent.com. dale out of the garage

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

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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17. Greeting in prison?

19. Siesta

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22. Indiana Senate young aide

23. I-69 tractor-trailer

24. Chicago trains

25. Farm machine