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The fate of the proposed $25 million indoor sports facility at Grand Park has been put on hold by the Westfield City Council. At its Feb. 23 meeting, the council decided to wait until after the grand park scheduled March 11 bench trail date for the open-door lawsuit to be heard and ruled on by Hamilton County Judge Paul Felix. Mayor Andy Cook and the city have denied accusations and in response filed a motion to dismiss, which was heard and denied Feb. 17 by Felix. At the hearing, Westfield City Attorney Brian Zaiger argued that mayoral candidate Jeff Harpe did not file the lawsuit, as required by state law, Lehman within 30 days of knowing about the alleged violation. Harpe and his attorney, Tim Stoesz, filed the lawsuit Dec. 10 but Zaiger argued that the suit should have been filed by Nov. 27 since the Westfield City Council approved funding for the facility on Oct. 27. Cook, who said no action was taken during the 30-day remonstrance period, said alleged open-door violations are typically sent to a state councilor who makes a ruling instead of lawsuits. “We’ll let the judge decide it,” he said. The court’s decision could have been voided as the city council is in the process of approving a new ordinance which is almost identical to the one being contested by Harpe. “In light of the recent court proceedings that have occurred because of an individual action, it’s my responsibility to respect both the process and the timetable that has been set forth by the judge in the matter,” Westfield City Council President Chuck Lehman said. “Meanwhile, it appears there are no winners for any individual, or for our community in this situation. Everyone loses.” Lehman, who spoke the longest and most personal about the proposed development, said the need to include an indoor facility was identified in the original findings of the exploratory committee back in 2007. “This need is further validated by the tens of millions of investment dollars that had been committed to when the construction of the indoor complex begins,” he said. “After nearly a year of continuous and intense efforts
to seek the best option to meet our needs, this council approved several ordinances back in October to make it all happen.” Lehman said that vote should have started the process that would have delivered immediate and longterm benefits to the city. “The negative response of one individual has set into motion a process aimed to deliberately disrupt or totally stop the project,” he said. “That single action has proven to be extremely harmful in many ways and the negative economic impact alone has escalated to over $30 million of direct investment losses. Hundreds of immediate jobs have been eliminated and longer term employment opportunities will not be created. Many additional pending Cook commitments from other developments are now on hold. The total investment loss to our community could easily exceed $100 million by the end of this year.” On Feb. 13, the Westfield City Council posted answers online to all of the questions asked during the Feb. 9 and October public hearings on the city website, www. westfield.in.gov. “They’ve listened and listened and listened. They’ve answered questions and questions and questions the community could have been asking months ago,” Cook said. “It’s the same info out there.” City spokeswoman Erin Murphy said the councilors felt it was their duty to answer any concerns residents may have about the lease agreement between Holladay Properties and the city as well as the sub-lease agreements with Indiana Sports Properties and Jonathan Byrd’s. “There are several million dollars in economic development projects contingent on the indoor facility being built, which will turn Grand Park into a year round facility,” said Murphy. “Indiana Sports Properties plans to hire 30 employees with an annual payroll of $695,000. Jonathan Byrd’s intends to create 100 jobs with an annual payroll of $1.6 million.” If the city wins its legal case in court or the council approves the funding (which it previously did by a 6-1 vote) at a later time, construction on the facility may begin immediately.
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Elliott Ogle has the support of his family (Jay, from left, Owen and Rebecca) and the Westfield community as he battles leukemia. (Photo by Robert Herrington) Founded Jan. 29, 2008, at Westfield, IN Vol. VIII, No. 6 Copyright 2013. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Westfield are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.
DVD review “Foxcatcher” is one of the more overpraised films of 2014. It’s a deeply weird exploration of a famous murder of an Olympic athlete by the scion of a superwealthy family, an exercise in mood that eventually gets lost in its own dirgelike fog. To read more, visit currentnightandday.com
Redmond Columnist Mike Redmond has been spending a lot of time online at www. historyofwowo. com, dedicated – as you might surmise – to the history of Fort Wayne’s WOWO, the radio station of his Redmond youth. It’s full of pictures and airchecks (broadcast recordings, for those of you who don’t speak radio) and visiting it has been one big whopping nostalgia fest for him. To read more, visit currentinwestfield.com
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Learn weather spotting – Those interested in becoming a severe weather spotter may attend a free class from 9 to 11 a.m. March 7 at Noblesville Fire Station No. 6, 16800 Hazel Dell Rd. An evening class will be held at 7 p.m. March 30 at Carmel Fire Station Headquarters No. 41, 2 Civic Square. For more information, contact Joe March at 748-1926. Fundraising breakfast – The Central Indiana Council on Aging will host its sixth annual Signature Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. April 16 at Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St. The event consists of a complimentary breakfast followed by a presentation about CICOA and its impact in the community along with the annual Caregiver of the Year award. This is a fundraiser to support the clients and services of CICOA. Camp Riley – Camp Riley, which is accepting applications now, empowers children with physical disabilities by providing enriching, life-changing experiences in a traditional camping environment tailored to their individual needs. This year’s theme is “Blast from the Past.” Online applications are available at RileyKids.org/Camp. Panel discussion – Area food enthusiasts may learn about the ease and importance of locating and consuming locally grown foods during a free public panel discussion from 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 5 at Conner Prairie in March. A snacks and food showcase will begin at 6:30 p.m.; the panel discussion begins at 7 p.m. Cost is free but registration is required and may be made by calling 776-6000. Statehouse – The Indiana House voted 73-21 in favor of House Bill 1273 to enable construction of a new 18,500-seat multipurpose stadium proposed for downtown Indianapolis. The $82 million stadium would serve as a permanent home for all Indy Eleven Professional Soccer games and more than 30 other sports and entertainment events to be held every year starting with the venue’s anticipated opening in 2017. HB 1273 was filed by State Rep. Todd Huston (Fishers – District 37) to extend a sports and entertainment development area to include the future stadium site and a new hotel to be developed by the owner of Indy Eleven.
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22
31,857
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2013
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21
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2014
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18
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2006
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2007
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189
26 percent
2008
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330
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2009
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316
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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348
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Westfield Police Chief Joel Rush has positive news about the city – crime is trending down. During a presentation to the city council on Feb. 23, Rush presented law public safety enforcement statistics from last year. “In 2014 we had a very good year, really. Burglaries dropped almost in half, thefts were down and thefts from vehicles were down,” he said. “That’s a very good thing, especially for our officers who work hard every day. The things we are doing and measures we are taking are working.” Rush said every police department has to report statistics of seven major crimes to the FBI. Of those categories, Westfield had 604 reports – thefts, 382; battery, 175; burglary, 31; motor vehicle theft, nine; robbery, four; rape, three; and homicide, zero. “We haven’t been at 604 since 2005,” Rush said, adding that 660 reports were made in 2013 and 708 in 2012. “The trend is trending down, which is good.” Of the top two categories, Rush said 102 thefts came from shoplifting and another 102 from buildings. Sixty-seven were from motor vehicles, 16 were motor vehicle parts or accessories, six were bicycles and 94 were other. Of the 175 battery reports, Rush said 146 were not aggravated, 13 were aggravated and used
foot/bike patrol is 14 minutes. “One of the biggest things we do is get out of the cares and into the neighborhoods or businesses,” he said. • Vacation service checks: 309 last year. Since 2009, officers have checked 554 addresses more than 7,970 times. The free service has seen a 775 percent increase since 2009. • Vehicle lockouts – Rush said the department is one of the few remaining that offer assistance. In the past 10 years, officers have been called to unlock 8,470 vehicles including 684 in 2014.
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body parts, 14 were other dangerous weapons or spitting; and two involved a knife or cutting instrument. “Fighting crime is a partnership between the police and the community,” Rush said. “Communication is key.” Other areas highlighted include: • Calls for service: 39,158 – the highest since 2007 (38,289) and up from 37,014 in 2013. Rush said the department also had 9,694 non-dispatched calls which were self initiated from officers on foot patrols. • Foot and bike patrols: 9,844 in 2014 and 23,042 since 2011. Rush said the average
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Intern gets hands-on lessons Commentary by Brady McGinnis
I’m a senior at Guerin Catholic High School and a proud Westfield resident. This year I started to really focus on my future and where that will take me in life. While I began preparcity ing to take that next step, I started an internship with the City of Westfield in the Communications Department. Working for the city and also being a resident of Westfield gave me a whole new perspective and appreciation for city government. I have lived in Hamilton County my entire life, but I take a lot of what the communities have to offer for granted. My first lesson I learned early on, was working in a professional setting. I’ve played sports most of my life and that dedication along with my schoolwork left little room for a job. This was my first job. Understanding how to communicate with co-workers, the administration and elected officials gave me life skills I can’t learn sitting
behind a desk at school. During my internship, I was able to help assist the department in creating an app for Grand Park. The Grand Park app will be released in March. It is a great tool for Grand Park visitors. They can plan their day and get turn-by-turn directions to the parking lot closest to their field. Even though my internship program will be over by the time the app is live, it will be fulfilling to know I helped play a small part in its success. My time has come to an end interning with the city. However, I will take the skills I learned at the City of Westfield and only build on them while I start the next chapter of my life at Purdue University. Brady McGinnis was an intern with the City of Westfield Communications Dept. For more information, visit www.westfield.in.gov.
Guilty plea entered in Erb murders plea deal. The county prosecutor’s office is still pursuing a life sentence without the possibility The man charged in the murders of a for parole in Haley’s case. The hearings Westfield mother and daughter days beon that have been set for March 4 and 5. fore Christmas in 2013 entered a guilty Haley will be sentenced on April 16. plea last week as part of a crime plea agreement. Police arrested Haley in connection to the deaths of Marylyn and Kelley Erb. According to court ofOfficials said Haley killed the women ficials, Christian Haley, 22, pleaded guilty during a home invasion after Haley had to two counts of murder in Hamilton Haley been fired from a landscape business Superior Court I on Feb. 23. Other co-owned by the victims’ family. charges against him, which included burglary, robbery and theft, were dismissed as part of the news@currentinwestfield.com
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Shelter ready for march madness news@currentinwestfield.com The Humane Society for Hamilton County has been chosen to participate again in the Brackets for Good Tournament. Last year, pets the organization made it to the Final Four just missing the Finals by a last minute donation – but raised more than $30,000. Brackets for Good is a single elimination, compet-
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Sheriff’s office honors employees news@currentinwestfield.com Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen announced awards for employees of the year in each of the divisions within the Sheriff’s Office. These awards recognize achievement outstanding performance and dedication by employees who go above and beyond the call of duty in serving the citizens of Hamilton County. Nominations are submitted by peers and co-workers who identify those around them that excel in the performance of their jobs and deserve to be recognized for their superior work. Sheriff’s Office employees of the year for 2014 are: • Civilian Division – Shasta Decker • Corrections Division – Joel Stubblefield • Juvenile Division – Patrick McLoughlin • Merit Division – Kevin Crask • Reserve Division – Joe Faucett Several officers and employees were also recognized for their years of service to the Sheriff’s Office and to the citizens of Hamilton County.
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Meet your teacher, Emily Holt Grade/subject: Math teacher, Westfield High School Number of years teaching: 26 Background/schooling: Ben Davis High School; bachelor’s in mathematics education 5-12 grades, Purdue University; master’s in secondary education, Indiana University; and administration K-12 certification, IU. Why did you become a teacher? I became a teacher because I thoroughly enjoyed school primarily because of my teachers. They were supportive, caring and made school memorable. When you are a part of that kind of environment, you want to succeed and get involved and never want to leave. What goals do you have for your students? I would like for my students to have the same experience. Therefore, my primary goal is to make sure my classroom is an environment where my students want to be there each day and learn. I will encourage them to take challenging classes and if they ever struggle in a class, make sure they advocate for themselves and ask for help. I will also promote getting
involved in extracurricular activities. The high school offers so many wonderful clubs. Every student should be in at least one club. Glenn What do you encourage parents to do at home to help their children strengthen particular skills? I think it is important for families to talk about their day. I would like to encourage my parents to ask their children everyday how their day was. Along with asking what was the best part of their day and then what did they learn today. Parents might have great calculus or pre-calculus topics for discussion while eating dinner. What is your favorite movie? “Jaws.” Who is your favorite musician or band? Justin Timberlake What’s something your students might not know about you? I was a majorette in the Ben Davis Marching Band and marched in the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena. I also was a member of the chess club and the spelunking club.
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The Ogle family (Jay, Owen, Elliott and Rebecca and Katie Fisher) are joined by Fisher’s coworkers at Great Clips at 161st Street and Spring Mill Road in Westfield. The hair salon had a fundraiser selling Elliott’s Army bracelets and raised more than $1,000 to help with medical bills. Bracelets are still available for $2. (Photo by Robert Herrington)
Community, family embrace role in Elliott’s Army to help Westfield boy battle leukemia / P12 By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com At 8 years old, Elliott Ogle is in the midst of a battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Fortunately, Elliott isn t cover story facing it alone. He has his army. “That’s why we called it Elliott’s Army because it’s not just one person by no means who is going to get them through what they are going to endure for the next three years,” said Kate Fisher, Elliott’s maternal aunt. “It definitely takes an army to get him through this thing.” Elliott, a Carey Ridge Elementary third grader in Westfield, was diagnosed with leukemia on Nov. 14. “It hit me like a ton of bricks,” said Rebecca Ogle, his mother. “Since the doctors did the test for leukemia on Friday night, it made for a very long weekend. It wasn’t until Monday we knew for sure what kind and type. There are a lot of things going through your mind that weekend. There was a lot of praying and really trusting that he was going to be OK.” When Elliott first began feeling weaker, Rebecca said she and her husband Jason thought it might be a virus, mononucleosis or perhaps a reaction to his Bipolar medication. Sometimes the medication can make his legs weak sometimes. Elliott originally was misdiagnosed as having Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder with an aggressive mood two years before he learned he was Bipolar. “It was night and day when an autism specialist diagnosed him Bipolar,” Rebecca said. “The
Elliott has chemotherapy every 10 days and wears a mask while attending the Carey Ridge Elementary carnival on Feb. 20. (Submitted photo)
world opened back up to us. I told my good friend this summer we were back to normal and then a few months later this happened. It’s been a rocky road with him. He’s our special one.” Once the 36-month battle plan to fight the leukemia was set, there was a setback in December when Elliott got acute pancreatitis and had to spend more than two weeks in hospital. “We’ve learned to take it a day at a time,” said Jason, a mechanic for the Carmel Police Dept. “We learned early on not to get too ahead of ourselves. He went from a rolling along to back in the hospital when his medication caused the pancreatitis.” Elliott has chemotherapy treatment every 10
days now. In the next stage, he will go to chemotherapy once a month. “He has a port that has been surgically placed under his skin where he gets his treatments through,” Rebecca said. “We’re all looking forward to the day when he gets that removed.” Meanwhile, Elliott’s family and friends have provided support in many ways. Members of his Westfield Youth Sports football team shaved their heads in support of Elliott. “I feel grateful for what they did,” Elliott said. When Westfield’s Little Eagle Creek Christian Church asked for prayers, Carey Ridge classmate Tavian Tinney, 9, stood up and asked the congregation to pray for Elliott. The church’s mission team was so touched they held a fundraiser on Feb. 21 to help the family pay for the medical expenses insurance doesn’t cover. “He’s asked for different prayers for people at people at different times. I thought it was great that he did,” said Peggy Tinney, Tavian’s proud grandmother. Fisher’s daughter Katie, 23, and friend, Nikki Mecklenburg, help the Ogles with publicity. Mecklenburg set up a Meal Train for families to volunteer to supply the Ogles with meals when needed. Elliott’s older brother, Owen, is Westfield Middle School seventh-grader. “It’s a great help to my sister and brother-inlaw because it allows people to go on website and sign up to bring meals,” Fisher said. “My nephew can come home and know there is going to be hot meal waiting for him. Elliott had that 17-day hospital stay. That was huge help with work and school.”
Max Johns, another Carey Ridge classmate, does volunteer work for St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer research. Johns’ hockey team is have Drop the Puck fundraiser for St. Baldrick’s at Johns’ hockey game at Carmel Skadium on March 8. Elliott will be a special guest. Elliott, who turns 9 on March 20, said it makes him feel good that so many friends have stepped forward to show support and helps. Elliott has been able to go to school most days but occasionally has to wear a mask to avoid catching virus from classmates. Elliott also goes to his karate class when able because the kicking and stretching is good for his legs. “The karate is so I don’t have to do physical therapy,” Elliott said. The Ogles, who both grew up in Sheridan, have lived in Westfield for 13 years. “It’s overwhelming all the support,” said Rebecca, a certified public accountant. “It’s been amazing.”
Leo Club to hold fundraiser The Westfield High School’s Leo Club, sponsored by the Westfield Lions Club, is holding an allyou-can-eat pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. to noon on March 7 at Lions Club’s clubhouse on 120 Jersey St. in Westfield. There will be regular, chocolate chip and blueberry pancakes. Sausage, donuts, orange juice, milk and coffee will be available. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Children 2 and under are admitted free. One hundred percent of net proceeds will go to Elliott’s Army.
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Commentary by Danielle Wilson
Here we are, treading water
The argument that we, as a nation, are not much better off financially than those were in the 1970s should be something to consider. Americans for Limited Government, which we’re all for in practice, says one of the big head-scratchers inside the Beltway is politicians not understanding that the people they serve, the voters, believe they’re running in place. That means as incomes have risen, so, too, have prices. Voters believe that because it is, without a doubt, absolutely the case. Here are some startling figures, courtesy of AFLG (and please feel free to draw your own conclusions): • From 1976 through 2013, inflation averaged 3.97 percent a year. Household median income grew ostensibly at 3.96 percent a year. So, while inflation has slowed since the late 1970s, so have wages. • A look at the Freddie Mac home-price index will show residence values have grown nominally at 5.28 percent a year through 2013, compared with median income’s 3.96 percent. • The cost of sending the kids to college has exploded at 5.5 percent a year, says the U.S. Department of Education (which we would appreciate being shuttered), and wages obviously trail that. • The Kaiser Family Foundation points to a rise in the cost of a family health premium, which has risen at 7.6 percent a year since 2000, compared to household median income at just 1.7 percent a year since that time. So as the feds continue to trumpet that the Consumer Price Index is historically low, especially in comparison to the “Great Inflation” of the ’70s, it doesn’t necessarily reflect the items on which we spend most of our dough: mortgages, rent, college loans and, now, mandatory health care. So, when your representative to Congress asks if you believe you’re better off now, tell him or her that you don’t know because all you’re doing is treading water. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.
BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Akron, Ohio skateboarding in the city limits after dark is prohibited.
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Tailoring a custom
Commentary by Terry Anker
“Why are you so dressed up?” I’m confronted with the question routinely and take it in good humor – as I believe it is intended to be a mild jibe spawning from the interrogator’s own somewhat slovenly attire. The bigger question may be, why do we wear suits at all? As I pull together these thoughts wearing a grey herringbone that’s pushing 15 years old, I realize it’s a bit worn but more than adequate to keep out the cold. The tie was a gift; but alas, the giver has been forgotten to time. The white shirt is from my favorite purveyor in Hong Kong, Jimmy Chen in the Peninsula Hotel; but, for the first time my attention is drawn to the slight fraying at the cuff from countless trips to the laundry, always with heavy starch. I remember ordering it on my first visit to that dynamic and booming city. The exact year eludes me, yet it was more than a decade ago. The shoes are relatively new. A while back, I equivocated in my stance of per-
petually re-soleing and began to only allot those resources to the very best footwear. The rest, well, are put to rest as soon as the heels lose their shape. So, back to the question. I’m wearing a suit in large part because I always have. It reminds me of civilization, and custom, and tradition, and seriousness. It’s not to impress. It’s not to intimidate. It’s not to seek comfort. And, it’s not to make a statement of personal superiority. It’s a uniform. It signals that I’m ready to work. It communicates that I respect you, our interaction, and myself enough to shave my face, shine the shoes, and tie a cravat. Isn’t that reason enough? It’s less about custom tailoring and more about tailoring a custom. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.
Q U O T E O F T H E W E E K You’re as young as your dreams, and as old as your cynicism.
– Tony Campolo
Four moms, three nights, two rooms, one foreign country . . . read on for a tale of the best girls’ trip ever! Or at least a pretty good one. I’ll take credit for getting the ball rolling. After plans with my own sisters failed to materialize, I presented the idea to my three local sisters-in-law. I needed a break from the cold and grey, and quite frankly, from motherhood and marriage. We debated between a high-end place in the Bahamas and a much-cheaperbut-decidedly-questionable resort in the Dominican Republic. The promise of warmer temperatures won out, and less than twenty-four hours later, I had us booked at an all-inclusive in Punta Cana. Having never traveled to the DR, and because I’d been so busy with work, carpools and dead lizards, my preparation for international travel was limited to a spray tan and weather-check the night before. I had my passport, a credit card and a bikini, though; I figured I was set. Turns out, a Spanish-English dictionary would have been extremely helpful, as we were the only Americans at the resort and our language skills were limited at best. (Dora can only get you so far!) Between the employees and the Russians and French Canadians, we were frequently in the dark as to what was happening or, as we soon discovered, what we were eating. The roughly-translated menu identified our meal one night as “Goat in Perfume”, “Rice with Best Meat,” and “Sweet Milk,” which by the way, was neither sweet nor milky. Also lost in translation was my request for two adjacent rooms with double beds. At check-in, we learned we’d be staying three buildings apart and that SIL B and I would be sleeping together. We did have AC and hot water though, which unfortunately cannot be said of the other room. Sorry, ladies! We ran short on cash because I was the only one who remembered to inform my bank that I’d be pulling pesos from an ATM, experienced extreme turbulence on our descents through both an ice and a tropical storm, and may or may not have landed ourselves on a fake Cuban cigar outfit’s hit list. And yet, this was one of the funnest [sic] trips of my adult life. We enjoyed stellar people-watching (those tight European-style swim trunks are a hoot, especially on the elderly), hilarious conversations (How would Doo look in that thong Speedo?), and as many shots of what sounded like “Marijuana’s” as we could stomach, which sadly was only one. Best. Trip. Ever. Peace Out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.
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A beagle named Miss P is now America’s top dog. For the second time, a beagle has won the Westminster Dog Show. Tails and humor tongues are wagging. For me, this news is incredibly wonderful. Here’s why: Twenty-five years ago this month, before heading out to do my morning TV show, I found a stray beagle on my front doorstep. Barney was sweet and loving but destructive and disobedient. “You can keep him,” said my wife, “but take him to work with you.” So, I did … for the next 12 years, and almost 2,500 TV shows. When he died in 2004, I received 3,000 letters and emails. The front page of the Indianapolis Star headlined it this way: “WISHTV’s Little Bandit Dies at 14.” A few years later, I was asked to write a book about Barney’s exploits, but I was reluctant. It would be a lot of work—and a tough task for me emotionally, so I wavered until the very last minute. Here’s what changed my mind. Uno, an adorable little beagle, won Best in Show at Westminster. He also could have won noisiest in show—not to mention the nosiest. Finally, beagle owners had something to howl about. Yes, this was the first time a beagle had won the coveted award. The story goes that a beagle was a con-
tender back in 2003, but he went outside for a bathroom break and didn’t come back for three months. Whoever was in charge of the cosmic sign department sent me a clear message when Uno was crowned. I knew people would be adopting beagles, so I had to write my book quickly—before they all ran away. And so, seven years after Uno’s win and 25 years after I found Barney on my doorstep, another beagle has claimed top prize. These past 10 years I was blessed with another beagle—now gone—who was just as troublesome as Barney. “What a good dog,” people always told me about Toby. “No,” I said, “a GREAT dog. Not a good dog.” When Uno won in 2008, Gary Varvel of the Indianapolis Star drew a beagle wearing sunglasses standing on his hind legs alongside a newspaper declaring him the champ. A copy of that drawing hangs above my desk, signed by Gary. I don’t think a beagle will win again for a long time. Three top dogs from the same family seems unlikely. However, Barbara Bush might not agree with that.
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Keen candidacy a conflict of interest Editors, For Supt. Dr. Mark Keen to have it both ways is a conflict of interest. The longtime head of the Westfield Washington Schools is also a candidate in the May Republican primary for a seat on the city council to represent the city’s District 1. While Keen has said he would abstain from any votes pertaining to matters with even a hint of a conflict of interest, it is incumbent to have a full complement of voting councilors on the dais for all meetings. Yes, there are the occasional absences, and even the infrequent recusals from a vote due to a business conflict, but the schools and the city council are both City of Westfield entities. Both the Westfield schools and the city depend upon the same tax base – a clear conflict
for Keen. It has been noted in both this and another publication that Keen’s contract with the schools expires at the end of June 2016 and that he will consider retiring at that point. It would be appropriate for Keen to sit this election out and run in 2019 when there will be no conflict of interest. There is no doubt that Keen, with his years of experience in education as well as his service in the United States Army for nearly three decades, will make a strong candidate. It would serve the City of Westfield best were Keen not hamstrung with a conflict for a year of his term. Sanford D. Horn, 46074
Outside support for indoor facility Members of the Westfield community: On behalf of Greenwalt Corporation, I would like to express support for the lease of the proposed indoor sports facility at Grand Park. The indoor facility is crucial to the success of our development, known as The Shoppes at Grand Park Village. The construction and lease of the proposed indoor facility will provide year-round traffic necessary to support prospective tenants.
Without year-round traffic, prospective tenants have serious concerns about the viability of their businesses. Tenants simply can’t sustain a business without steady traffic all year. R. Aaron Greenwalt, J.D. Business Development, Greenwalt Corporation Greenfield, 46140
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Transformers roll out at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum step into a battle as Bumblebee, fighting in a battle based on the Cartoon Network “Robots in Disguise” series. Also featured at the exhibit will be the voice of Peter Cullen, who’s played Optimus Prime for 30 years. Access is free with admission to the museum, and the exhibit runs until July 6. This isn’t the first time Transformers have come to town. In March 2011, the Children’s Museum unveiled Bumblebee as a permanent icon in the welcome center. The 17-foot, 1-ton Transformer is a prop from the 2007 live-action film. Then in summer 2012, the museum premiered a special “Seeing is Bee-lieving” program, with Bumblebee transforming from robot to Chevy Camaro (and back). A new program is coming later this month that will add Optimus Prime. For more, visit childrensmuseum.org.
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A Transformer inside the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. (Submitted photo)
news@currentinwestifeld.com Brace yourselves. On March 7, the Indianapolis Children’s Museum will be filled with autobots and decepticons. They’re part of the “Transformers: Robots in Disguise” exFor the kids hibit, which coincides with the launch of the Cartoon Network series on March 14. Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, and Grimlock will be featured, as well as multiple levels of toys and puzzles to play with. In addition, guests can learn about the process of toy creation, transform themselves into Bumblebee, and even design their own Transformer.
A team from the Children’s Museum visited Hasbro to see how their design team has worked to create more than 6,000 unique Transformers over the years. Learning about that process helped to inspire the exhibit. “It’s not something anybody has done before… it’s ours,” said Charity Counts, associate vice president of exhibits. “It’s a once-ina-lifetime thing here in Indianapolis.” At the exhibit, guests can walk through every step of the creation process; they can create their own Transformer design, test its 3D capabilities, and watch as a 3D printer at the museum creates parts all day long. Kinect technology allows guests to
Passport to Hi-Tech – Conner Prairie is partnering with Women & Hi Tech to again host Passport to Hi-Tech, a Roche-sponsored program that encourages girls ages 7-12 to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Girls can participate in hands-on experiments and interactive exhibits throughout the day and explore biology, chemistry, engineering, manufacturing, computer science and other disciplines. More than 1,200 girls are expected to attend the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m on March 7. The event is free for museum members, admission is $6 for nonmember Girl Scouts in uniform and their family members. General admission for non-members is $8.
(LEft) Carmel native Hillary Smith (as Polly Baker), Fishers resident Kenny Shepard (as Mingo) and Carmel resident Vickie Cornelius Phipps (as Lottie Child). (Above) Bobby (Blake Spellacy) and Polly (Hillary Smith) dance together in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Crazy for You.” (Submitted photos)
‘Crazy for You’ now showing at Beef & Boards “Crazy for You,” a three-time Tony Award-winning romantic comedy by Gershwin featuring songs including “I Got Rhythm,” “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” is running at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre through April 4. For more information, including performance schedule, visit beefandboards.com.
Bobby Child (Blake Spellacy), center, is reminded by the Follies dancers that falling in love is “Nice Work if You Can Get It.”
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NIGHT & DAY Hearthside Suppers at Conner Prarie • Learn how 19th century dinners were prepared by participating in the Conner Prairie’s Hearthside Suppers. Guests will help 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. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. and every Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. through March. • $65 per person; $60 for members • 776-6006 • www.connerprairie.org
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Beef & Boards Presents: “Crazy for You” • Based on the 1930 musical “Girl Crazy,” and featuring a Gershwin score, this show celebrates the magic of theatre with characters who try to save a town’s unwanted playhouse. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Tonight at 8 p.m.; March 6 and 7 at 8 p.m.; March 8 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $40.00. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com
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Visit with Author Philip Gulley • Spend a fun evening at the Fishers Library as Indiana author Philip Gulley speaks about his popular books (including the Harmony fiction series) and takes questions and answers. • 5 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. • Free, no registration required. • 579-0307 • www.hepl.lib.in.us Beef & Boards Presents: ‘Charlotte’s Web’ • This “Live Theatre for Kids” presentation is a one-hour long show that is a delight for kids of all ages. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 10 a.m.; March 7 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Tickets $15.50 and include a juice and snack. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com
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Art As Therapy – An Exhibition • Nickel Plate Arts teamed with an art therapist who helped coordinate this exhibit that shows how art can serve as therapy for people of all ages. • 107 S. Eighth St., Noblesville • Today from noon to 5 p.m.; March 7 from noon to 5 p.m. • Free. • 452-3690. • www.nickelplatearts.org Carmel Theatre Company Presents: “Art” • This award-winning comedy explores both art and friendship in an entertaining way. • 15 First Avenue N.E., Carmel • Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; March 7 at 7:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sunday • Adult tickets $15, student and senior tickets $12 • 688-8876 • www.carmeltheatrecompany.com
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Passport to Hi-Tec at Conner Prairie • Interactive exhibits will be on display that encourage girls ages 7 -12 to learn about careers in science, engineering, biology and more. There will also be experiments demonstrating computer science, chemistry plus a chance to meet female experts and professionals in the above fields. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free with General Admission. • 776-6006. • www. connerprairie.org
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An Evening with Ben Sollee • The Warehouse in downtown Carmel is the place to be to hear live music; cellist, composer and storyteller Ben Sollee performs this weekend. • 254 1st Avenue S.W., Carmel • Tonight at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30. • Advance tickets $25; available at the door for $30. • 661-1760. • www.liveforthemusic.com Nature’s Inspiration Art Exhibit at Cool Creek Park & Nature Center • Both amateur and professional artwork will be on display and the works are all inspired by nature. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorites. • 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through March 8. • Free. • 774-2500 • www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov
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Fishers Makers Meetup • Kids ages 7 -12 are welcome to participate in this Fisher Library program; participants can explore interests and use a variety of tools and materials to create and connect. Registration is not required and kids meet in the Children’s Program Room. • 5 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. • Free. • 579-0304 • www.hepl.lib.in.us
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said. The event in 2005, with 15 families selling items in the front yard of a home. The goal was Indy Kids Sale is celebrating its 10th anniverto provide a way for families to make sary of its spring sale at the Hamilton some money back on their purchases. County FairFor the kids grounds, 2003 Toys and equipment are sold at about 50 percent of retail value, while clothing Pleasant St., Nois marked down 80-90 percent. Chandler blesville. The sale runs March 12 through expects to see 350 families sell 50,000 14, matching outgrown clothes, books items to about 3,000 shoppers. Shopand toys with new families. It will also pers can choose to make a contribution include special surprises, like giveaways Chandler of $1 to $3, which contributes one of the and free shopping credit hidden around sale items to the local organizations. the fairgrounds. “It’s really a great way to involve the commuOwner Lori Chandler works year-round preparnity, benefit the community, and the icing on the ing for sales and spreading the word. cake is being able to support the ministries and “It’s a great way for consignors to clear out organizations that we’re able to support through their stuff and make some money, and for shopthe process,” Chandler said. pers to purchase some good quality items,” she
Join us as we support Riley Hospital for Children with an evening of dancing, entertainment & a silent auction. 8 local Indianapolis celebrities will be paired with professional dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio to compete in a ballroom dance competition. Friday, March 13th, 2015 • 6:00pm-11:00pm The Indiana Roof Ballroom Visit www.reasontodance.org to vote or purchase tickets.
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ATI Mardi Gras party On Feb. 21, the Actors Theatre of Indiana hosted a Mardi Gras party. For more information on the fundraiser, visit www.actorstheatreofindiana.org. ATI guild members, Deb Hermiller, Mary Jo Alonso and Sue Pearson.
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Effective ways to manage weight Commentary by David Pletzer, MD
Weight management is a health concern for many adults. Since being overweight body and obesity are linked to a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease and diabetes, controlling weight – especially as you grow older – is an important health priority. Here are some tips for effective weight management: Eliminate “comfort foods” and foods that cause temptation. In addition to purging your pantry and refrigerator of junk foods that offer no nutritional value, consider which comfort foods tempt you and refrain from buying them. Manage portion sizes. For weight control, the amount of food you eat is often more important than what you eat. Use a salad or smaller plate when serving dinner, and consume only two-thirds of the food, saving the rest for another meal. This helps reduce calorie intake. Eat healthy snacks in between meals or drink a glass of water or tea mid-day to ease hunger. Snack smart. While healthy snacking during the day can increase metabolism and stave off the hunger that often results in overeating at mealtime, avoid any type of snacking after dinner. Make exercise or physical activity a daily
priority. Aim to exercise or do some kind of physical activity every day to burn calories, which in turn helps control weight. Daily walking – even just 10 minutes down the hall at work or across a parking lot—gets you up and moving. Don’t let weather be a deterrent. When dressed appropriately, short walks are possible in most weather conditions. Keep track of food intake and activity. Write down daily food consumption and exercise in a journal or consider some of the popular apps that help count calories and steps. It’s also important to weigh yourself frequently to maintain target weight goals. Seek help, if needed. If efforts to manage weight are unsuccessful, consult your primary care doctor. Your doctor knows your health history and situation and can help you develop a personalized plan. He or she can also discuss diet options and refer you to sources of credible information. Personal trainers are also good resources. David Pletzer, MD, specializes in family medicine. He is a guest columnist located at IU Health Physicians Primary Care – Allisonville, 11530 Allisonville Rd., Suite 190, Fishers. He may be reached by calling 678-3850.
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Commentary by Cory Black We often think of cancer as the leading cause of death, but heart disease shortens more lives. And many are not aware, but nutrition it is a disease that equally affects women as often as men. We can reduce the chances of heart disease thorough lifestyle changes that include a healthy diet and exercise. There are also three key nutritional supplements that will also help support a healthy heart and help in the fight against heart disease: Coenzyme Q10, Fish Oil, and Vitamin D. Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a natural antioxidant and is vital in oxygen utilization and energy production, particularly in the muscle cells of our heart. CoQ10 plays key roles in assuring circulatory health, optimal function of the heart muscle, and vessel walls. Deficiency in CoQ10 has been associated with angina, heart failure, and high blood pressure. Fish oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids that are essential to the function of body and can only be obtained through our diet, of which cold-water fish is a good source. These fatty acids have the effect of reducing inflammation throughout the body, and high inflammation over time damages
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Dispatches Sinus and allergy seminar – Riverview Health will host a sinus and allergy seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. March 18 in the Krieg DeVault Conference Room of the hospital. The program is free, but registration is required. Register at www.riverview.org/classes or call 776-7999.
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Kiss-A-Pig contest – Dr. Ana Priscu of Franciscan St. Francis Health will participate in the American Diabetes Association’s annual Kiss-A-Pig contest. To make a donation and vote for Dr. Priscu, visit www.diabetes.org/ drpriscukissapig.
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Home sales up 1.5 percent for Metro Indy area Commentary by Jim Litten
More than 1,700 homes pended in January, with all but three Central Indiana counties reporting increased sales compared to the same time period last year, according to statistics compiled by F.C. Tucker Company. Overall, January real estate 2015 pended home sales rose 4.7 percent over January 2014 to 1,702, an increase of 76 homes sold in the nine counties that F.C. Tucker tracks. Overall, sales prices for the nine-county Central Indiana area increased by 1.5 percent. In Hamilton County, home sales prices last month were up 1.6 percent to $271,883 compared to January 2014. • In Westfield, home sales prices rose 1.7 percent to $332,319 from $326,687 compared to January of last year. • Inventory is moving quickly in Westfield. Last month, homes sold in 76 days on average – four fewer days than January 2014. • More homes have been placed on the market. In Westfield, 193 homes were available for sale last month, an increase of 14 homes compared to January 2014. • Pended sales in Westfield are stable. In January 2015, 48 homes sold, a decrease of one home compared to January 2014. Home sales are on par with what we’ve experienced typically in January. Whether home sales surge during the rest of the year will depend on a number of factors, including consumer confidence and economic stability, but we continue to be optimistic
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Dispatches Telamon acquires Rizzo – Carmel-based Telamon Corporation has acquired Rizzo Consulting Inc. Headquartered in Illinois, Rizzo is a leader in the wireless industry and offers turnkey engineering, project management and installation services in the fields of in-building DAS, radio frequency engineering and site services. Golf club recognized – The Golf Range Association of America has recognized The Bridgewater Club’s golf practice facilities as a “Top 50 Golf Range for Private Facilities” in the U.S. Super Service provider – Carmel-based Affordable Custom Picture Framing has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service, professionalism, price, and punctuality provided to area members based on their reviews in 2014.
Best employers – The Indiana Chamber of Commerce recently released its list of 100 best companies to work for in Indiana. These Carmel companies made the list: Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C.; Leaf Software Solutions; Luther Consulting, LLC; Mainstreet; Oak Street Funding; PolicyStat; enVista; J.C. Hart Company, Inc.; Orchard Software Corporation; Software Engineering Professionals, Inc.; Capital Group; RCI.
Stratice expansion – Stratice Healthcare LLC, a developer of electronic ordering platforms for the healthcare industry, will expand its operations, creating up to 43 new jobs by 2017. The company will reconfigure its office space in the Carmel City Center, adding 2,000 square feet by year-end. Stock picks – InvestorPlace recommends the following three stocks as good picks. Although they are lesser-known names, they have consistently provided dividend increases over time. 1. Community Trust Bancorp Inc. (CTBI) 2. WGL Holdings Inc. (WGL) 3. Nucor Corporation (NUE) Source: InvestorPlace.com
New IBC director – Indiana Ballet Conservatory (IBC) announces that former Bolshoi Ballet Grigorovich dancer and internationally-recognized master teacher and coach, Alexei Moskalenko, has been named the director of Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s day program for pre-professional students.
Lauth begins new project – Carmelbased Lauth Group, Inc. will begin construction on new corporate headquarters for Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, which is relocating from Phoenix. The 29,000-square-foot office will be in Downers Grove, Ill. and will be completed in April.
Adjust retirement portfolio – Among people age 55 and older, 34% say they have never made a change in how their retirement money is invested. Failing to do so could be a financial mistake. As you near retirement, you should adjust your portfolio to weigh more heavily towards bonds, which are less risky than stocks. Source: TheDailyBurst
Insurance coverage rankings – A new study from SmartAsset ranked counties in Indiana by the amount of insurance coverage maintained by their residents. Hamilton County ranked highest, with an average of 75 percent of residents carrying home, auto and life insurance coverage. Source: SmartAsset
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Grammar double feature Commentary by Jordan Fischer Question: “Dear Mr. Fischer, I have a friend that uses the words ‘so’ and ‘for’ interchangeably. For example, ingrammar guy stead of saying, ‘Let’s put our shoes on, so we can go outside,’ she will say, ‘Let’s put our shoes on, for we can go outside.’ Would you please tell us whether this is proper English and if you have ever heard this before? Thank you in advance. Cordially, Concerned Friend in Zionsville.” Answer: That’s an unusual one, I have to say. “For” can be used sometimes as a substitute for “as,” or “since” or “because.” The first example that comes to mind is Walt Whitman, who, in his poem “Pioneers! O Pioneers!” did just that: “For we cannot tarry here / We must march my darlings, we must bear the brunt of danger / We the youthful sinewy races, all the rest on us depend / Pioneers! O pioneers!” All that being said, “for” and “so” are not interchangeable – at the very least not in the usage you mentioned. Question: “Hello, Jordan. I really enjoy your column in the ‘Current.’ I do some writing myself,
so I find your columns helpful, interesting, and informative. I would like to get your feedback on a modern trend in writing – one which I despise, but seems to be accepted practice now. I will frame my question in the very form which I’m questioning: What do you think about the modern. Tendency. To write. In incomplete. Sentences? Perhaps that would make a good topic for one of your columns!» -- (Orlando Smith) Answer: Thanks for writing in, Orlando! What do I think about it? It’s annoying as all get-out. I suspect it evolved from the scattered, quickly-written nature of text messages and online communication. What’s to be done about it, though? I suppose we could start a letter-writing campaign. At the end of the day, I think you just have to keep fighting the good grammar fight. Stay strong, brothers and sisters. Jordan Fischer is a contributing columnist for Current Publishing. To ask Jordan a grammar question, write him at rjfische@gmail.com.
Dispatches New water heater standards – Starting April 16, all new water heaters must adhere to higher Energy Factor ratings as a result of updates to the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act. This impacts all residential gas and electric water heaters. Below 55 gallons, the new standards will only require additional insulation or a factory supplied insulation jacket. Source: NAECA
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EXISTING BATHROOM: Located in Noblesville, this 11-year-old master bathroom was suffering from water pressure blueprint for issues and lack of funcimprovement tionality. “The original steam component of the shower quit working, the vessel sinks were not practical and the original angles of the walls created wasted space. We wanted to reconfigure the bathroom to allow for a bigger walk-in shower and a larger tub.” EXPANDED SHOWER & TUB: Once the demolition of the existing bathroom was complete, the wall framing was modified to allow for the new shower half wall, bench and niches. New water lines and shower valves were installed for the Delta “Dryden” showerheads and body sprays. The existing tub drain and water supply lines were also relocated for the new Jacuzzi corner tub. VANITY & CHARGING STATION DETAILS: The main single sink vanity was replaced with a reverse double vanity in a Sable with black glaze finish. To maximize storage space, the vanity features two lower drawers instead of false upper drawers. A linen cabinet was added to the back wall for extra storage that doubles as a charging station with built-in USB ports. MATERIAL SELECTIONS: “We wanted more natural light in the bathroom and wanted the
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materials to reflect rich and warm colors.” Cambria quartz in a “Sussex” color was chosen for the vanity countertop and shower parts including the bench, wall, threshold and niche caps. To contrast with the quartz material, “contempo tan” tile was selected for the shower wall while the “Gobi Corinth” accent tile and “Canyon Olive” heated floor tile add warmth. Oil rubbed bronze finishes coordinate with the warm tones of the cabinetry and floor tile. A glass panel on the knee wall allows natural light to stream into the bathroom.
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