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employees across the state and nation for training and could be leased to other agencies looking for a training facility. Public safety was Hamilton County Commissioner “I’ll have an update in the next year,” Dillinger said Steve Dillinger’s focus during his annual State of the on the proposal. County address at the Noblesville Chamber of ComThe latest challenge was the massive merce luncheon on government Jan. 22. winter storm earlier this month that included multiple layers of snow, 40-mph wind “The recent homegusts, heavy drifting and temperatures that invasion incidents have created some unreached 30 below with the wind chill. rest,” he said. “More than half of the inmates “This is a condition that is very, very in the county jail the past several years deadly and very unsafe,” he said. “The storm have addresses outside of Hamilton County was unique. Many employees worked 12– most are from Indianapolis. Stats since Dillinger hour shifts.” 2002 show we have stayed very steady The storm shut down cities and the county for with our crime element in Hamilton County.” two days and required round-the-clock plowing. BeTo ensure public safety, Hamilton County has takcause of the conditions, Dillinger and his fellow comen and is taking several steps to improve. Dillinger missioners declared Hamilton County a disaster. said the costs and inefficiencies of having multiple “We’re hoping to qualify for FEMA funds,” he said. communications centers led to the combination of “We spent $1.1 million on that event and are hoping the three 911 dispatch centers in Hamilton County for a 75 percent reimbursement for the county and last year. Carmel’s center cost citizens an extra $1.8 cities.” million each year. In Noblesville the amount was $1.1 million in extra costs. Mike Snowden was hired as the new county director to oversee the convergence Know more and 67 communications employees, and to manage Other highlights of Hamilton County Commisthe $7.2 million budget. sioner Steve Dillinger’s speech include: “The dispatch center received 259,000 calls for • Hamilton County has a rainy day fund of service in 2013,” Dillinger said. $48,281,000. “Most counties would die for that In addition to the dispatch center, Hamilton Counkind of surplus,” Dillinger said. ty is replacing its communication system. • Construction to widen 146th Street west from “There are multiple radio system types throughout Spring Mill Road to Ditch Road is expected to the county,” Dillinger said. “Radio ‘dead spots’ put our start this year. public servants in peril.” • The county is looking at major upgrades of Dillinger said the $9 million project adds four new 146th Street at Ind. 37 and Allisonville Road. towers (eight total) and more than 2,700 in new Dillinger said that if 146th Street is left as is, radios. “It will take 20 minutes to get through each intersection” in 18 years or sooner. “This is a major step toward public safety and the • The roundabout at 209th Street and Hague safety of our public servants,” he said, adding that Road will be started and hopefully completed places in the north part of the county or west Clay this year. Township have radio signal troubles. • A study is looking at creating a ramp off 146th Westfield owns 98 acres adjacent to River Road in Street to Keystone Avenue using Lowe’s Way. Noblesville that form the proposed site of a county• While the county looks at land outside of wide public safety training center, which would be Noblesville, it decided to create additions used for shooting, water and fire rescue classes, and downtown to handle growth. The unique chaljoint training exercises. The project has an $11 million lenge provides two requirements: the addition to $12 million price tag, and Dillinger said the anticishould look like it was initially built that way pated annual operating costs would be $324,000 and the state allows only $12 million to be used for construction without a referendum. to $377,000 with $1.19 million in bond payments per year. The center would reduce the costs of sending

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More than just a game

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“The football program is not just about football,” Westfield High School Football Coach Jake Gilbert told the Westfield Chamber of Commerce crowd at its monthly luncheon chamber on Jan. 16 at The Bridgewater Club. During his speech, Gilbert spoke about the hard work that went into making 2013 a great season for Westfield’s top-ranked Class 5A state championship runner-up team. His inspirational speech was about his goals for the team: having fun, becoming a family and brotherhood, making a difference, committing to excellence and winning with honor. “We’re making boys into men, and men into leaders, reaching their potential in all ways using football as a means to that end,” Gilbert said. In attendance with Gilbert were team captains Zane Burtron, Jacob Robinson, Turner Edwards, Nick Ferrer and Devin Reece. Each high school

senior talked about one of the team goals. “Ever since Coach Gilbert came, the focus on making a difference in the community has grown extensively. I think this goal ranks above all goals that we have in our program,” Edwards said. The team has hosted football camps with kids, participated in cancer fundraising events, donated more blood than any other team across Indiana for two consecutive years and helped with tornado cleanup efforts in Kokomo. The team has come a long way since Gilbert came on board two-and-a-half years ago. His goal then was – and remains – to build something that is “more than a football team.” “We want this program to be a gem in this community,” he said. “We want to make Westfield proud.” Holding 360 workouts in 380 days and working to achieve the team goals Gilbert set for it, the team is living proof of what can be accomplished with resolve and the determination to win.

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Officials eye redistricting options By Lauren Olsen • news@currentinwestfield.com

Change is coming to Westfield Washington Schools at the elementary level. Supt. Dr. Mark Keen recently presented his Plan A redistricting recommendation to a very schools crowded room of parents and interested parties. “This is just for your information at this point; the vote will take place next month,” Keen said, adding he believes Plan A is the best choice to prevent any issues with overcrowding at this time. Keen According to the details of Plan A, students who reside in Springdale Farms, Village Farms, Bainbridge, Hills & Dales, Westfield Farms, Beacon Pointe and Shadow Lakes would be reassigned to Shamrock Springs Elementary. Officials said this will reduce the number of students at Oak Trace Elementary by 105 and will allow room for the continued growth of the Viking Meadows neighborhood. Plan B would affect students who reside in Springdale Farms and Viking Meadows. They would be assigned to Shamrock Springs, which will reduce enrollment at Oak Trace by 94 students.

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Plan A legend: 1) Springdale Farms; 2) Village Farms (east of Oak Ridge), Bainbridge, Hills & Dales, Westfield Farms, Beacon Point and Shadow Lakes; 3) Pine Ridge and Quail Ridge; 4) Northwest corner; 5) Northeast corner; and 6) Carey Commons.

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Westfield Washington School district elementary enrollment for 2013-2014 • Carey Ridge – 493 total; 124, kindergarten; 105, first grade; 88, second grade; 81, third grade; and 95, fourth grade. • Maple Glen – 559 total; 93, kindergarten; 129, first grade; 105, second grade; 105, third grade; and 127, fourth grade. • Monon Trail – 237 total; 60, kindergarten; 42, first grade; 39, second grade; 46, third grade; and 50, fourth grade. • Oak Trace – 614 total; 132, kindergarten; 131, first grade; 122, second grade; 108, third grade; and 121, fourth grade. • Shamrock Springs – 406 total; 70, kindergarten; 65, first grade; 96, second grade; 82, third grade; and 93, fourth grade. • Washington Woods – 390 total; 66, kindergarten; 81, first grade; 76, second grade; 78, third grade; and 89, fourth grade.

Plan B legend: 1) Springdale Farms; 3) Pine Ridge and Quail Ridge; 4) Northwest corner; 5) Northeast corner; 6) Carey Commons; and 7) Viking Meadows.

Officials said both plans call for Pine Ridge, Quail Ridge and the boundary’s northwest corner to be assigned to Monon Trail; Carey Commons and the northeast corner would move to Washington Woods; and the Keeneland development with no current homes would be reassigned to Maple Glen from Shamrock Springs. Newly appointed board president Tim Gardner said that someone at some time is going to have to switch schools because of overcrowding at schools. “These are very emotional issues; you’ve got to get that,” he said. “We will continue to try to do what’s best for kids.” The board will vote on this issue on Feb. 11.

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City officials have identified the following projects as high priorities for Westfield to address first: • Roundabout at Carey Road and 161st Street • Monon Trail expansion • Connecting trail gaps at four locations • Adding of the Midland Trail from Gunther Boulevard to Gray Road • Roundabout at 156th Street and Spring Mill Road • Roundabout at 161st Street and Oakridge Road • Improve 191st Street from U.S. 31 west to Spring Mill Road and add a roundabout at Tomlinson Road • Updating Wheeler Road between Ind. 32 and 181st Street • Grand Park Boulevard from 186th Street to Wheeler Road extension • Roundabout 186th and Grand Park Boulevard • North Union Street extension to East Street • West access road (south Union) from U.S. 31 to 151st Street • Mill Street reconstruction to create south parameter of Grand Junction Plaza

Now that the sale of Westfield’s water and wastewater utilities to Citizens Energy Group has been finalized, the city cover story will use funds from the sale to retire all of the utility’s $45 million in debt. The remaining amount, approximately $40 million, will be used for muchneeded infrastructural investments in Westfield such as new streets, sidewalks and trail expansions – without raising taxes. “Funds can’t be used for normal operating expenditures,” City Council President Jim Ake said Ake said projects will begin this spring and continue for the next five years. Ake “We’re moving forward in different areas. You will see movement in spring,” he said.

The process

“We assessed our needs, the immediate needs,” Ake said. “How we spend it depends on a lot of aspects – engineering, land acquisition, matching dollars in federal funds and INDOT money.” Ake said the council will look at the project list with long-range planning in mind. While public input has suggested the city look at investing the money, Ake said the state Dept. of Local Government Finance limits how municipalities can use the funds. “We want to be very smart in the way we want to manage the money,” he said. “Interest rates are not real lucrative, maybe 1 to 1.5 percent. The cost of construction goes up over time. We have to leverage our money as best we can.” Westfield Mayor Andy Cook and city officials have prepared a priority list of roadways, Cook trails and intersections for the council to review. Officials have identified several traffic choke points that need to establish a roundabout – 161st Street and Carey Road, for example. “I think we’ve arrived at a very good list of what we need. We’re not going to spend $40 million in one or two years even if we wanted to,” Cook said. “There will be some neighborhood projects.” To assess public opinion, Cook said signs were made and placed around the city at potential project sites and a poll was created on Westfield’s Facebook page. “All of that was taken into account,” he said.

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Above: Creating a roundabout at 156th Street and Spring Mill Road is one of the infrastructure improvements on the City of Westfield’s priority list. Right: The controversial “Towers of Westfield” design is out to bid and still has to be approved by the Grand Junction Task Group and city council.

“Determining projects is easy. Building is easy. The hard part is utility relocation and land acquisition. Whenever we do a project we understand that whatever we do, someone is affected. The council is in an unenviable position to make decisions on what is best for the entire city.”

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The 400-acre sports campus will have three entrances – Spring Mill and Wheeler Roads and 191st Street. Cook said Wheeler Road will be improved and the portion between 181st and 186th Streets was built by INDOT and opened last year. He described Wheeler Road from Ind. 32 to 181st Street as a “tiny, narrow road.” The city will build two lanes to the west of the current roadway. “New construction will happen as the existing road remains open,” he said. “The boulevard will run into Grand Park from Ind. 32.” Other planned construction projects include a roundabout at Tomlinson Road that will be built this fall, cul-de-sacs at the ends of 196th Street between U.S. 31, and widening and improvements on 191st Street, as Cook said additional lanes will be constructed to Spring Mill Road.

Towers of Westfield

Another project the utility sale proceeds could fund is the controversial pair of 100-foot towers that would anchor the new highway interchange at U.S. 31 and Ind. 32. The Towers of Westfield would be built on the east and west sides of the interchange with eye-catching architecture that would help the city stand out among other central Indiana communities. Cook said the city is in the process of putting the designs out for bid. “We’re not sure of the price,” he said. “It’s a very unusual project. We don’t know what (the towers) will cost until we take it to market.” Cook said the towers will be built to the maximum height FAA regulations and the Westfield Airport allow. Once bids are received, the city council will still have to approve the funding.

“We have to be very careful,” Cook explained, “This money cannot be used for operational funds. There is a finite amount of money – we can’t spend $100,000 a year every year.” Utility sale funds must be used for capital improvements, according to state statue. Cook said it is very different to maintain and sustain projects and that “maintenance costs are a huge factor. If we build a project, it costs ‘X’ amount to maintain. We have to be conscious of that,” he said. “Intersections really don’t increase maintenance costs, especially if there is no (traffic) signal.”

Expanding trails

One of the largest projects is the northern expansion of the Monon Trail to Monon Elementary School or approximately 196th Street. “It depends on how far the funding goes,” Cook said, adding that plans call for eventually building a bridge over Ind. 32. The main focus with addressing trails is connecting the community. “There are four locations where we have trails along roadways missing gaps,” Ake said, adding that development ordinances didn’t require building a pedestrian trail. “Technically a person can’t get to the Midland Trail with traveling on city streets. In some cases it involves land acquisition; in some we just need to build the trail.”

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Where fairness and accuracy count The copy of Current you’re holding is one of five distinctly different editions we published today for the communities we serve. And, as is the case every week, a wide array of content aims to serve your needs. On occasion, some of that content raises ire or provokes an unexpected response from one or more readers. Such was the case last week in response to a story Current reported and wrote, only to have it interpreted in a way that was different from what we foresaw. A local government official, viewing it differently, launched into a heavy phone-and-e-mail barrage. He was hot – and that’s an understatement. Naturally, it caught our attention, and we began to dig into his accusations. In the end, it was a matter of construal; the official saw it one way, the reporter and we another. It’s OK to agree to disagree, and for the moment that is where we are. Factually and objectively, the reporter’s work was right on the money. A source’s quote caused some unrest with the official, but we don’t edit quotes for content; had we opted to omit the quote, a passage of the story would have been left with no context. All this spawned a broader discussion here in the Executive Suite of World Headquarters about fairness and accuracy. Unless we hear from our readership – and yes, believe it or not, we’re honestly glad to have had the exchange with the official – we don’t really know whether we could have been sharper when reporting on any particular story. We set out each day to make sure we excel at being fair and accurate across our multiple platforms. If we are not, in your estimation, we want to know about it. Write us at info@youarecurrent.com, please. And you can bet that if we have erred, we will correct our error straightaway. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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The web they weave Commentary by Terry Anker One of the few benefits of the frosty temperatures of Indiana’s mid-winter must be the recess in the activities performed by common household pests. It seems that spiders, field mice and all other sorts of summer vermin tuck themselves in for the winter and leave us all alone! Surely, a few hearty souls still spin webs that appear only when we are entertaining the nosy neighbor or cranky in-law (even clean houses have cobwebs!). As a boy reading E.B. White’s classic, “Charlotte’s Web,” I would scan for special messages the cobwebs that always seemed to accumulate as the cool autumn days arrived. Alas, no words ever appeared. Then as I matriculated to middle school, my interest in spiders became far more mechanical. The science teacher taught us about the arachnids’ incredible strength and dexterity. Many of us thought we knew it all from Marvel comics. But Peter Parker, even in his darkest days as Spiderman, lacked the intriguing way that most of

these creatures feed. The web is not a home; in fact, it is more of an elaborate and well-planned tool used to collect dinner! I came to admire these creatures, in spite of their somewhat disturbing appearance. Even today when I walk into a spider’s web, I thank God that I’m big enough to break free and that I am not about to be sucked dry by the proprietor of the silken prison. When I’m in a tough situation, I think of the lowly web. Am I really trapped or can I simply walk through the problem and brush it off? And what does the spider think when we enter his domain? Does he imagine that he’s set for life, or does he agonize over the amount of thread required to wrap a 200-pound dinner? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

I’m not the world’s best driver, but I’m closer to it than the worst. A few things cause “my father in me” to come out: motorists in the fast lane driving slowly, people who ride my bumper and people who move into the other lane when two lanes merge a dozen feet after a traffic light while everyone else gets into one long line and waits his or her turn. As traffic flows become bigger issues, the city and county have been taking steps to keep people moving. When the first roundabout appeared in Hamilton County, I think we were all taken aback (and I still seem to get behind those maneuvering through it for the first time). Now the European-based design has become a popular tool for controlling intersections – and seemingly almost a mandate for every 100 yards of roadway in Carmel. U.S. 31 improvements have almost required a study session and a couple trips to let drivers fully understand when to turn, where to turn and what exits get them where they want to go quickest. And I can deal with all that because I know it only takes time to adjust. One design that I hope doesn’t become as standard as highway cloverleafs and street roundabouts is the Michigan Left. Studies have shown a major reduction in left-turn collisions and a minor reduction in merging and diverging collisions with the Michigan Left. However, one minor disadvantage of the design is the extra distance it requires motorists to drive. Using the 96th StreetAllisonville Road intersection as an example, drivers must pass through the intersection, wait at another traffic light (and on others who realize almost too late that they need to get into the left turn lane), make a U-turn and then – most likely – get stuck back at the original intersection with a “no turn on red” sign mocking them. Unlike Motown music, but more like the Pistons, this is one thing Michigan can keep to itself. Robert Herrington is the managing editor of Current in Westfield. You may e-mail him at robert@ youarecurrent.com

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

BELIEVE IT!

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In New Jersey all motorists must honk before passing another car, bicyclist, skater, and even a skateboarder.

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Pleasant surprise at dance contest Commentary by Danielle Wilson I survived my first dance mom competition! Technically, I survived my daughter’s first dance competition, but who are we kidhumor ding? These things are never really about the girls! Ah, but where to begin – the over-the-top costumes, the hooker make-up or the generally manic atmosphere of a hotel with hundreds of young dancers ironically juxtaposed against a college football coach convention? Let’s just go with general impressions. Keep in mind that my only dance experience prior to my 9-year-old’s start last year was one torturous high school semester of ballet way back in 1986. I had absolutely no idea what to expect, save for the few episodes of “Dance Moms” I’ve had the displeasure of watching. So I set my super-keen observation skills on high alert and prepared to judge other women ruthlessly. ‘Cause that’s what dance moms do, right? I would love to announce that my imagination wasn’t too far off or that I actually saw Abby Lee destroying a little girl’s self-esteem and all her chances of successful relationships and future happiness. But alas, there were no “pyramids,” no spray tans or flippers, nothing even close to Hollywood’s portrayal of dance people other than an overabundance of Kardashian-quality false eyelashes. Unfortunately for your reading pleasure, I was somewhat taken aback by the mature attitudes, the professional atmosphere

and the genuine joy my daughter took from this experience. Yes, I think spending hundreds of dollars on sequined poodle skirts and bandeau tops is utterly ludicrous, and by the end of the day’s performances I could have happily punched out a few of the competing studios’ obnoxiously loud mothers, but when I saw my daughter perform for the first time, she literally took my breath away. How could such a bratty, often-goofy drama queen transform into a young lady with such grace and poise? Who was that confident girl up there turning (dancers don’t say “spinning”!) and smiling and winking at the judges? I could totally see how parents become sucked into the whole racket. On several occasions I even caught myself bad-mouthing the judges and criticizing opposing dancers even though I haven’t the faintest notion of what makes a solid tap routine or a technically challenging lyrical. I could feel my competitive mama bear instinct trying to claw her way out. Uh-oh. I might be in trouble. A dance mom. Huh. I never thought I’d be one, but so long as I’m here, I may as well rock the shnikey out of it! So with jazz hands accompaniment, I proudly say “Peace out!”

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The other day at the supermarket the periodical display was chock-full of all these splashy publications — so many, in fact, humor that one bundle had remained unopened due to a shortage of space on the rack. Curious, I tore back the package’s brown wrapping and there it was: “Storage Solutions.” Yes, that’s right; there was not enough room on the shelves to include this magazine. “Storage Solutions” is dedicated to assisting the busy housewife (or househusband, of course) in finding efficient ways to put away stuff, most of which, I think we all know, should probably have been thrown away in the first place. I glanced more closely and saw this was a “Special Double Issue.” Interesting that the editors couldn’t fit everything into one edition. Also on the cover was the tease: FIND SPACE YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD. My guess is that at one time you knew you had it, but you put it somewhere and now you can’t find it. I know that makes no sense, but when I make myself laugh, that pretty much means it’s going into the column. The editor’s name is Debra and her editorial this month is titled, “Help, I Need More Space!” Last month it was, “Do You Need More Space?” And in March, get ready for, “Space, I Think That’s What We All Need!” The pages are filled with colorful photographs of homes that don’t have

much furniture, but just a lot of adjustable nooks and crannies. With every picture, the first thing you think of is not how people have effectively used their limited space, but what possessed them to buy so much junk to begin with. These are actual tips from the magazine. You can thank me later for bringing them to your attention: Store books on a shelf vertically so you can read the titles. (I know, I know … how cool an idea is that?) Use large hooks for coats, backpacks and gym bags, but use smaller ones for keys and dog leashes. (Seriously, why didn’t I think of this?) Use a basket in your hall closet for gloves ( … because you’d never find those mittens in your coat pockets?). Use empty jars to store paper clips and loose screws. (Was this magazine the best 10 bucks I ever spent?) When Mary Ellen saw me reading “Storage Solutions,” she asked if she could see it when I was finished. I told her I’d roll it up and stick it into the wine rack. No, that idea was not in the magazine. Proud to say, that one was all mine.

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THIS WEEK Kenny Rogers – American icon Kenny Rogers is known for his instantly identifiable, sweet raspy vocals and an extraordinary abilCARMEL ity to vividly inhabit each song he performs. In his 52 years in the business, he’s developed a long list of timeless classics and an impressive 24 No. 1 hits, such as “The Gambler,” “Through the Years” and “Lady.” Rogers will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 on the stage at the Palladium. Tickets start at $88. For more information, call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. ATI’s Don Farrell, left, in one of the earliest productions of the show at the Forestburgh Playhouse in Monticello, N.Y. (Submitted photo)

From top left: Steve Greist, Tim Hunt, Kurt Semmler and Will Hutcheson (Submitted photo)

‘Forever Plaid’ hits ATI stage

By Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com Four squeaky clean, handsome guys with slicked-back hair and matching white jackets appear and serenade you with theatre songs such as “Heart and Soul,” “Lady of Spain,” “Three Coins in the Fountain” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing” in tight, lush, four-part harmony. Sounds heavenly, right? Heavenly it is, because these guys are, well, dead. “Forever Plaid” opens at Actors Theatre of Indiana on Jan. 31 and runs through Feb. 16. It’s a good-natured, nostalgic romp through the 1950s that tells the tale of four high school friends, Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie, a vocal quartet called the Plaids, with dreams of making the big time. Unfortunately, their dreams are shortlived as they end up meeting the same fate as several of the stars of their time. As they are en route to pick up their plaid tuxedos for their first real singing gig, they are killed, not in a plane

crash, but in a collision with a school bus filled with Catholic schoolgirls who are on their way to see the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. As the show begins, the Plaids return from the afterlife to perform the show they never got to do during their time on Earth. “Forever Plaid” originated as a skit for an Equity Fights Aids benefit. It was a big hit there, so its creator, Stuart Ross, developed it into a full show and it opened off Broadway in 1990. The show has a storied history and a cult-like following, and Don Farrell, the show’s director and ATI’s artistic director, is a part of that history. “I first performed the show in 1995 at the Forestburgh Playhouse in Monticello, N.Y.,” Farrell said. “And then it came to Beef and Boards, where it was directed by Larry Raben, a Carmel High School graduate. I played Sparky, and I had to learn how to eat fire. I wish I could say that was the hardest thing about the show, but it’s not. The show is so complicated to learn that directors only ever wanted to cast guys who had already been a ‘Plaid.’”

“And then I started directing the show,” Farrell said. “I was the ‘Plaid Man.’ I directed two or three productions a year for a while there, and that led to my directing Judy (Fitzgerald) and Cindy (Collins) in ‘The Tafettas.’ If I hadn’t been for ‘Plaid,’ I don’t think ATI would exist today.” For this production, Farrell has bucked tradition and cast four actors who have never done the show before. “I wanted to pass on the tradition of being a ‘Plaid’ to a new generation,” Farrell said. Steve Greist, a native Hoosier and Chicagobased actor, plays the self-assured, suave but unfortunately asthmatic Frankie. Greist was most recently seen in Beef and Boards’ production of “Les Miserables.” Tim Hunt, an ATI favorite who recently portrayed Snail in “A Year with Frog and Toad” and Fred Casely in “Chicago,” plays the role of “Sparky,” the excitable practical joker. Ohio native Will Hutcheson plays Jinx, who is Sparky’s nosebleed-prone stepbrother and is in the group only because the jacket fits and he can hit the high notes. He was last seen on the ATI stage in “Route 66” last year. Recent Indiana University grad and New Yorkbased actor Kurt Semmler will make his ATI debut in the role of Smudge, the group’s neurotic, left-handed arranger. Brent Marty directs the music for the production. The show is performed in one act and features 32 songs from the era, with snappy choreography interspersed with hilarious patter between the Plaids as they tell the audience about their previous lives and dreams. By the end of the show, they have fulfilled their Mission of Harmony. They return to their heavenly reward, and the audience returns to reality after a highly entertaining evening. “Forever Plaid” • Showtimes Jan. 31 through Feb. 16 • Actors Theatre of Indiana • The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts • For more information call 843-3800 or visit www.thecenterpresents.org.

Snowball softball tournament – Grab your gloves, hat and a mug of hot chocolate while you cheer on your favorite team at FISHERS Billericay Park, 12690 Promise Road, as it competes in this unique event featuring a round robin and singleelimination-format tournament with a guarantee of four games. Food and drink vendors will be on site during the game, held at various times from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb.1, with or without snow. For more information, contact Fishers Parks & Recreation at 317.595.3155 or go to www.fishers.in.us. Lilly Creativity Fellowship Eexhibition – The new exhibit at Nickel Plate Arts Campus, 107 S. Eighth St., features NOBLESVILLE projects by Noblesville Schools’ teachers Darlene Patterson and Carol Land, who received Lilly Foundation grants last year. Patterson exhibits photographs from her travels to Baffin Island and from the Nunavut children. Land focused on studying the history of calligraphy and took several enriching private courses. The free gallery is from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Winter Exhibit: Snowy Slumber – This exhibit at Cool Creek Park’s nature center, 2000 E. 151st St., explores winter’sThe WESTFIELD beauty and peacefulness of winter is explored at Cool Creek Park’s Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St., throughout this exhibit. Learn about the wonder of snowflakes and, the owls living in the snowfilled woods, and see how to identify animal tracks in freshly fallen snow. While you are here, we invite you to check out ourthe Wwildlife Vviewing aArea, as winter is a great time to begin bird-watching. The exhibit, which is open to until March 9, is available during Nnature Ccenter hours. For more information, call 774-2500. Cinderella father/daughter ball – Village Dance Center presents a father/daughter ball at 6 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Boys & Girls zionsVILLE Club West, 5964 S. 700 E. There will be limousines, a lighted punch fountain, food, dancing, a raffle, prizes, photos to take home and more. A limited number of tickets is available at the office. The cost is only $40 for VDC couples or $50 for nonVDC couples plus $10 for each additional daughter. For more information, call 769-2223.

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Today

Nickel Plate Arts Events

Visit NickelPlateArts.org for the latest details and pricing. February First Friday Film Fest – February 7th | 7-9 p.m. Includes participation from Karmic Courage, Deliberate Media, the Wafford Theater, Noblesville High School and more! First Fridays sponsored by Forum Credit Union.

Stone Soup Suppers: Thursdays | 7-9 p.m. $50 per ticket. Meals prepared by Rosie’s Place Feb 13 – Noblesville’s Musical Heritage Feb 20 – What Art in Hamilton County Could Be Feb 27 – Hamilton County’s Artistic Heritage

Valentine’s Events Date Night: Feb 14 | 6-9 p.m. – A one-of-a-kind, romantic evening of art, music, poetry, hand-made crafts and more for you and your sweetheart! A Love-In With Noble Poets: Feb 15 | 3-5 p.m., featuring original poetry, famous love poems, and audience participation. Love, Lust & Poetry: Feb 14 - 22 - A romantic exhibition of images, sculpture, and crafts. Judge Stone House Gallery.

Noblesville Past & Present An exhibition of sculpture and images about Noblesville’s heritage by students from White River and Noble Crossing Elementary Schools, including the Great Squirrel Migration of 1822!

Special Event The Logan Street Sanctuary and Nickel Plate Arts Present The President’s Day Jam: Monday, Feb 17. Enjoy live music or bring your own instrument to join in the fun. FREE! at the Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274 Logan Street, Noblesville.

For more, visit NickelPlateArts.org. All events held at Nickel Plate Arts sponsored by the City of Noblesville.

Partner Events Sketchy Tuesdays at the Fishers Library: February 4, 11, 18, and 25 | 3 - 5 p.m. in the Teen Zone. For more information, call 579-0315. FREE! Nickel Plate Theatre Film and Speaker Series: February 7 | 7 p.m. at the Fishers Library. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network paired with “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Participants must be 12 years or older. Registration required - visit www.help.lib.in.us. Fishers Parks presents Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance: February 12 | 7-8:30 p.m. at The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 East 116th Street. Registration required – call 595-3150. Cost for residents: $8, Non-residents: $12. The Belfry Theater presents John Van Druten’s ‘Bell, Book, and Candle’ January 31, February 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16. Directed by Jeff Bick. $15 for adults, $12 for children. Visit ww.thebelfrytheater.com.

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Beef & Boards presents “Lend Me a Tenor” • Beef & Boards starts its new season with “Lend Me a Tenor,” a classic madcap comedy about a world-class opera singer who won’t perform in a show and a desperate manager who tries to save the day. • Today at 1 p.m., Jan. 30 and 31 at 8 p.m., Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 2 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Tickets start at $38.50 • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com

wednesday

Carmel Clay Public Library presents a “Downtown Abbey” inspired evening at the Palladium • Writer and speaker Jessica Fellowes takes the audience on a funny and insightful tour of her No. 1 bestseller “The World of Downtown Abbey.” She is the niece of the creator of “Downtown Abbey” and shares behind-the-scenes info about the popular show. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • VIP tickets $100, other tickets start at $25 • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Stone Soup Suppers • Nickel Plate Arts presents an evening of “artful conversation” as it offers a dinner of soup, salads, sides and dessert complete with an interesting topic and guest speakers. Tonight’s topic is Rex Stout’s literary legacy. Check the Website for schedule information and to make reservations. • 7 to 9 p.m. tonight and every Thursday through March 27 • th $50 • 4523690 • www.nickelplatearts.org

thursday

The Loft restaurant – Michael Beck and Seth Jenkins, keys and congas • Looking for a farm-to-table restaurant and live music on a Friday night? Dine at the Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery and enjoy freshly made meals with seasonal ingredients and a rotating schedule of performances from local musicians on Friday nights. • 6 to 9 p.m. tonight • 9101 Moore Road, Zionsville • Restaurant open 5 to 9:30 p.m. • Call 733-1700. • www.www. tpforganics.com

friday

The Center presents Peanut Butter & Jam: African dance and storytelling at the Palladium • This Saturday morning music series is geared for kids aged one to 7 accompanied by parents or another adult. The experience consists of a 30-minute musical performance followed by a 15-minute session when kids can play with the musical instruments and talk with the artists. • 10:30 a.m. today • 1 Center Green, Carmel • $10 per child and two free adult tickets with each purchase • Call 843-3800 for tickets. • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Winter farmers market in Carmel • Visit the Indiana Design Center to browse one of the largest winter markets in the state. Thirty vendors will offer meats, vegetables, baked goods, teas and more. • 200 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel • Free • For more information, call Ron Carter at 710-0162. Indianapolis Home Show • This is the last weekend to visit the Midwest’s largest home shows — over 900 exhibitors are on hand to inspire ideas and help create remodeling projects. • and.1 Park Dr., Fishers • Adult tickets are $13, kids 3 to 12 are $3; see Website for ticket discounts • 705-8719 • www.indianapolishomeshow.com Hearthside Suppers at Conner Prairie • Learn how 19th-century dinners were prepared by participating in Conner Prairie’s Hearthside Suppers. Guests will prepare, serve and eat an authentic 19th-century meal inside the historic William Conner House. Party games and storytelling follow dinner; this program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Reservations are required. • 6 to 9 p.m. tonight • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $60 per person; $55 for members • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org

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Actors Theatre of Indiana presents: “Forever Plaid” at the Studio Theater • This delightfully funny show features four singers from the 1950s who receive the chance to posthumously perform harmony-rich hits from the ‘50s. • , andThe Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Tickets start at $20 • 843-3800 • www.www.actorstheatreofindiana.org/ The Belfry Theatre presents: “Bell, Book and Candle” • With a nod to Valentine’s Day, this romantic show centers on a witch who unexpectedly falls in love with her neighbor when she casts a spell on him; will he still love her if she cancels the spell? • 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville • Adults $15, ages 12 and under $12 • Call 773-1085 for reservations. • www.thebelfrytheatre.com

Monday night drawing class • Nickel Plate Arts is offering a 12-week drawing class that is suitable for artists of all levels. The class is taught by local artists and materials are provided. • 7 to 9 p.m. tonight • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • $72 for the 12-week course • Call 452-3690 to register or e-mail info@nickelplatearts.org. • www.nickelplatearts.org

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By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com For his second show as director, Jeff Bick is making ‘Bell, Book and Candle’ a special experience for the audience – with the theatre help of local entertainers. “There are more lights, sounds and special effects – illusions on a live stage,” he said. The play is based on the 1958 movie with the same title starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak. “It was a famous movie, the last movie in which Stewart had a love interest because he felt so uncomfortable with an actress 20 years younger than he was,” Bick said. “The idea, we believe, triggered ‘Bewitched.’” In the show, a talented witch casts a love spell on her neighbor and starts experiencing feelings for him. Magic literally brings them together, but will he still love her, or even want to be with her, if she cancels the spell? “It’s a romantic comedy with a lot of magic thrown in,” Bick said. “I like it because I like romantic comedies and I like magic. There’s a lot in it for me. It’s been fun figuring out how to get the magic on stage.” The show previously was performed at The Belfry in 1984. “We like the idea of playing up the Valentine’s Day aspect. We think this is a great place to come for a Valentine’s night out,” Bick said.

Gavin and Tamara Rulon star in “Bell, Book and Candle.” (Staff photo)

Lead characters Gillian Holroyd and Shep Henderson are portrayed by Tamara and Gavin Rulon, respectively. The couple has been married for 20 years but this is the first time the two have played onstage love interests. “This is an enjoyable show. We sought to do it as an actual couple – it’s fun,” Tamara said. “I wanted to do it only because she was in it,” Gavin said. “It’s fun to fight but it stays here.” The two have acted together before in a couple of shows and played siblings Sally and Charlie Brown in 2004. ‘Bell, Book and Candle’ • 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Feb. 9 and 16 from Jan. 31 through Feb. 16 • The Belfry Theatre • 10690 Greenfield Ave. in Noblesville • Tickets start at $15 • For more information call 773-1085 or visit www.thebelfrytheatre.com.

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The Black Plum Café, which features organic and chef-created menu items, is open in downtown Westfield. Having been in business only since early November, owner Nancy Nearon has already now open established regular patrons, and business has steadily increased. “The Black Plum is a café with old world charm that offers some of the world’s finest brewed coffee and highest quality teas,” she said. “It is a quaint, sit-down dining café with an ambiance like none other around town. It includes bistro and family seating, as well as a lounge nook for two or more. Outdoor seating is available during warmer months in a rose garden overlooking a koi pond.” Nearon also has established a catering business where customers can make specific requests for menu items. The requested items will be made from scratch with fresh ingredients, Nearon said. The Black Plum also specializes in made-to-order dessert cakes and pies, including an amaretto carrot cake and a Mayan chocolate pie. Cheesecakes will be available for pickup starting in January. In the short time Nearon has been serving Westfield residents, some of the menu items have already become fan favorites. “Popular food items include cranberry pecan cookies; chef-created gourmet wintertime soups; and healthy, garden-fresh sandwiches served with heirloom tomatoes,” she said. Alongside those items, Nearon also offers homemade biscotti, organic

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With 1,315 home sales in December in central Indiana, overall year-to-date home sales are up 14 percent compared to this Real Estate time period last year, according to statistics compiled by F.C. Tucker Company. Overall in 2013, 29,302 homes were sold, an increase of 3,596 homes in the nine counties that F.C. Tucker tracks. In Hamilton County in 2013, 6,521 homes were sold, an increase of 917 homes from 2012. Yearto-date, home prices were also up 5.6 percent, to $254,167, from $240,652 over the same time period last year. • In Westfield, year-to-date home prices finished strong. Overall, the average sales price rose 8.6 percent, to $252,753, from

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Seville, a beautiful city in southern Spain, is famous for more than its barber. Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet started its round-thetravel world voyage from Seville in 1519. Seville’s archive of original writings documenting the story of 15th- and 16th-century Spanish explorers is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage site. Seville’s cathedral, the second largest church in Europe, contains at least part of what was once Christopher Columbus. By the 15th century, Seville had become one of the most prosperous cities in Europe, profiting enormously from trade passing through its inland port. The cathedral was begun in 1401 to show Seville’s wealth to the entire Christian world. When completed more than 100 years later, the cathedral covered more than 100,000 square feet. A royal decree then required that all trade with the New World go through Seville, further increasing its wealth and prestige. When Christopher Columbus died in 1506, after his fourth voyage across the Atlantic, his body lay for a while in Seville before being transported to Santo Domingo in what is now the Dominican Republic. When Spain ceded Santo Domingo to

France in 1795, remains said to be those of Columbus were sent to Cuba, where they stayed until after the Spanish-American War. In 1902, the remains were shipped back across the Atlantic and placed into a tomb in Seville’s cathedral in front of a massive painting of St. Christopher, the patron saint of travelers. In 1877, workers in Santo Domingo found a box containing what they claimed, with some justification, were the bones of Christopher Columbus. To resolve claims alleging that the Seville cathedral had the wrong body, scientists conducted DNA tests on the Seville tomb’s contents. The tests showed a close match with Columbus’ known descendants, but also revealed that the massive tomb contains less than 200 grams of what one guide describes as a “potpourri” of bone fragments. The Dominicans rejected these tests, but have not tested their bones. Columbus, who departed Spain and landed near Santo Domingo on his first trip across the Atlantic, may appropriately now rest in both places. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit currentzionsville.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com

Throw your hat in the ring

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I allowed myself to stray briefly into a political discussion this week, and an expression came up that I’ve used frequently without ever wondering about its origin. The idiom in question: grammar guy to throw one’s hat in the ring We know what it means, of course – to enter the race, to join a contest, etc. – but where does the expression come from? Boxing, it turns out. In the early days of boxing, bare-fisted or otherwise, the rings were literal rings formed by spectators. To offer yourself up as a fighter, or to challenge another, you simply threw your hat into the ring. The first recorded use of the term in a boxing context occurred in the early 1800s. But how did it evolve into a political saying? We have avid boxer and 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. to thank for that. In 1912, a reporter asked Roosevelt about his

plans to challenge incumbent President Howard Taft, who had succeeded him. Old Teddy’s response? “My hat is in the ring; the fight is on and I’m stripped to the buff.” Roosevelt went on to split from his era’s mainstream Republican party and formed the short-lived Progressive Party, otherwise known as the Bull Moose Party, of 1912. His political ambitions to reclaim the presidency for progressivism ultimately failed, but his bullish, boxer’s response to politics took root, especially with his use of the idiom. Today you’ll hear politicians and pundits alike talk about who’s throwing his or her hat into an upcoming political race. Fortunately, despite how divided the parties seem to be these days, politics rarely comes to fisticuffs. Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com.

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The Hamilton County Home Show returned to the 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville on Jan. 18 and 19. The third annual event featured dozens of local businesses with ideas for making home improvements more comfortable, appealing and valuable. Local businesspeople showed options their businesses offer and shared their expertise and equipment to do the work right and on time. From left: Noblesville’s Debra and Patrick Becker see options from Direct Buy employees Jeremy Martin and Sandy Purcell during the Hamilton County Home Show. (Photo by Scott Mumphrey)

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Across 1. Carmel Dads Club member 4. Insignia 10. Like fine wine at Kahn’s 14. Indiana’s Lincoln 15. Spittle 16. Remote button 17. “___ so fast!” 18. David Long’s Indiana Senate pos. 19. Russian mountain range 20. Indianapolis Indians equipment 22. Indiana hockey team 23. Treat badly 25. Middle number of Boone County’s area code 27. Taj of India Restaurant wrap 28. On the briny (2 wds.) 31. Former White House Press Secretary Fleischer 33. Diplomatic agent 37. Sis’ sib 38. Enters data 41. Donate to Goodwill 42. Klutz 43. Style of suit worn by Pacers coach “Slick” Leonard in the ‘70s 45. Westfield Farmers Market veggie 46. Mil. branch with an academy in Colorado Springs 48. Tyrant 49. “To ___ is human...” 50. Pulsate 52. Indianapolis Business Journal

Use all the letter segments below to fill in the answers to the clues. The number of segments you will use in each answer is shown in parentheses. The dashes indicate the number of letters in each answer. Each segment is used only once.

Find the items in the puzzle going up, down, sideways or diagonally and list them. Each letter is used no more than once.

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Using the letters in NORDSTROM, create as many common words of 4+ letters as you can in 20 minutes. No proper nouns or build the words foreign words.

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5 Rhymes of "Pence"

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40+: Word wizard 30-39 Brainiac 20-29: Not too shabby <20: Try again next week

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A letter to UnitedHealthcare members from Indiana University Health January 28, 2014 Dear UnitedHealthcare member: As a patient of Indiana University Health and a member of UnitedHealthcare, you may have encountered questions or been asked to make decisions as a result of our on-going contract negotiations. We understand that managing your health and the health of your family members is one of your top priorities, so we are doing everything we can to resolve this matter and provide you with the information you need.

What steps are we taking? In-network status First, we let you know earlier this year that IU Health made the decision to consider your portion of the bill to be “in-network.” This special status means you will continue to be billed as if IU Health is in your insurance network. You are still responsible for any deductibles and copays based on your plan. Why this special “in-network” status? IU Health values you as a patient, understands the importance of maintaining your relationships with trusted, highly-skilled care providers and wants to minimize the financial impact to you, as a patient. This special status will apply to the portion of your bill that is based on your 2014 benefit levels, and it will be offered for a period of time as we continue to work toward an agreement.

Advocating for an extension IU Health has proposed an extension of our contract as we continue to work with UnitedHealthcare to negotiate a new contract. An extension would allow you, as a patient of IU Health and a UnitedHealthcare member, to continue receiving care from your trusted providers as you always have.

For more information To give you quick access to additional information, we have established a resource for your use: iuhealth.org/unitedmembers Here you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions and additional contact information.

What steps can you take? If you have questions about your care with IU Health, please contact your IU Health physician or medical professional’s office. With questions concerning your health plan, please contact your Human Resources Benefits Administrator. We pledge our continuing commitment to reach an agreement with UnitedHealthcare that benefits you, our patients. Regards,

John Kohne, MD Chief Medical Executive, Indiana University Health Chief Medical Executive, IU Health Physicians

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