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Mayor Andy Cook said because Grand Park brings revenue to the City of Indianapolis through visitors spending money at restaurants or staying in Indianapolis hotels, the state should return a portion of the 1 percent food and beverage tax to Westfield. (Submitted photo)
Cook asks state to return portion of food and beverage tax to Westfield By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com
venue, but three years ago, (Indianapolis) was ranked as the No. 1 destination as a convention city in America.” Westfield Mayor Andy Cook said part of the Cook said out-of-state visitors to Grand Park financial plan for Grand Park is to maintain are spending dollars in Indianapolis. the sports complex’s dominance in the United “With Grand Park, especially, we have States. GOVERNMENT turned the tables in that. Rather than Within five Marion County events placing people years, Cook said in Hamilton County for hotels and resthe park has become the No. 1 destinataurants, Grand Park now extensively tion in the U.S. for youth travel sports. places visitors in Marion County on a “So, our next chapter, as far as finanpretty consistent basis,” Cook said. “So, cially, is to be sure that we have incomI am proposing that a portion of our 1 ing funds of the amount we do not Cook percent tax be returned to Westfield.” have today in order to reinvest in the If returned, the funds would be used for capicapital needs of the park to keep its dominance tal projects around Grand Park. in the family sports market,” Cook said. Cook appeared in front of the House of RepTo do that, Cook has approached Indianapolis resentatives Ways and Means Committee last city leaders to request some of the food and month to make the proposal. He said the probeverage tax dollars the city pays be returned cess may take up to two years. to Westfield. The food and beverage tax was “I’m not talking about a new tax here. I’m just established in Westfield in 2005. talking about reallocating funds that should “It was optional to communities all around be allocated for the purpose intended,” Cook the Indianapolis area, the donut communities, said. “It’s just the location of those needs has where you would impose a 2 percent food and changed. I’m looking at just to get it introduced beverage tax,” Cook said. “One percent is kept because next year I would like to hit this hot in the community and 1 percent is sent to the and heavy.” Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board. The Cook said prior to the creation of Grand Park, philosophy was the donut counties would and Westfield’s annual food and beverage share was do benefit from the convention and sports ac$300,000. Five years later, the share is $1 million. tivities that take place in downtown IndianapoCook wants to see $400,000 to $500,000 relis. Therefore, we have contributed, as Westfield turned to Grand Park. residents, to building Bankers Life Fieldhouse, If his proposal is rejected, he plans for WestVictory Field, Lucas Oil Stadium and the Convention Center and all the tubes that connect them. field to establish its own capital improvements board to pursue the goal more formally. It’s made Indianapolis not only a huge sports
Current Publishing now hiring — Current Publishing has an immediate opening for a reporter who can cover hard news, such as city council or school board meetings, in several of its publication areas. Reliable transportation and evening availability is required. Please send resume and clips to Managing Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com. Advisory Plan Commission — The next Advisory Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 8 at Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov. Grand Summer Kick-off — The Westfield Education Foundation and the City of Westfield are partnering to conduct the inaugural Grand Summer Kick-off from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 24 at the Grand Park Events Center, 19000 Grand Park Blvd. The event consists of a dodgeball tournament, vendor area, kite flying, health fair and a Family Adventure Course that stretches over half of the 400-acre campus. The event is free and open to the public, except registration is required for the dodgeball tournament and the Family Adventure Race. Proceeds from those two events will benefit the WEF. For more, visit grandsummerkickoff.com. Native plant rescue — The Indiana Native Plant Society is urging companies to contact the group if they are redeveloping properties that include vegetation. INPS will come in and rescue any native plants on the property. INPS volunteers dig up the plants, pot them and relocate them – mostly through an annual sale, which will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11 at Park Tudor School in Indianapolis. Proceeds fund youth and adult native plant education programs in Indiana. The sale is open to the public. Visit the INPS Plant Sale at indiananativeplants. org for details.
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Athletes seek shot at NFL By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Former Purdue safety Jacob Thieneman is convinced he can play in the NFL. Just a FOOTBALL shot is all the 2014 Guerin Catholic High School graduate wants. “I firmly believe I’m a draftable player. Whether or not that happens, I’ll Thieneman take the chips as they fall,” said Thieneman, who lives near the Westfield and Carmel border. “Regardless whether drafted or undrafted, I’m going to go into rookie mini-camp, then fall camp with the mindset I’m going to make this team. I’m going to help this team win games. I’m going to help the team win a Super Bowl. It’s a similar position when I went to Purdue as a walk-on. I’m going in with the same mindset.” Thieneman was joined at Indianapolis Colts local pro day at the team’s facility April 13 by former Miami (Ohio) University tight end Nate Becker, a 2014 Carmel High School graduate. Thieneman has been working out at Grand Park in Westfield with former Colts players Robert Mathis, Marlin Jackson and Dan Muir. Thieneman, a senior team captain who
earned a scholarship as a redshirt junior, missed the final three regular-season games in 2018 with a staph infection but returned to play in the bowl game. Thieneman’s younger brother, Brennan, started in his spot when he was out. Jacob Thieneman finished with 74 tackles. He started all 13 games as a junior, finishing with 80 tackles and two interceptions. Like Thieneman, Becker is a former walk-on. Becker Becker earned a scholarship after one year. The 6-foot-5 Becker started all 11 games and contributed a career-high 13 catches for 154 yards as a senior. “I grew up a Colts fan, so just getting any kind of experience like this is a dream come true,” Becker said. “I think I performed well, and it was a great day meeting with coaches and other players. To make a roster, you have to be a versatile player. I pride myself on that and I think that’s what was able to help me (at the pro day). All I want is an opportunity, whether I’m drafted, an undrafted free agent or a try-out camp. Just want to show people what I can do like this (pro day).” The draft concluded April 27. Both went undrafted but Thieneman signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent. Becker signed with the Detriot Lions.
DISPATCHES F.C. Tucker stats – Westfield homes continue to leave the market faster and for more money. According to F.C. Tucker, the average sale price for homes in the city was $357,828 at $139.19 per square foot, a 3.4 percent sale price increase from March 2018. Homes in the city sold in an average of 77 days, 8.3 percent faster than March of last year. Grant to fund road projects – INDOT has awarded Hamilton County $719,285 as part of its Community Crossings Matching Grant Fund Program. The county will use the money to resurface various deteriorated areas along 146th Street, primarily the intersection of 146th and Hazel Dell Road. This funding will also be used to resurface 196th Street from Promise Road to State Road 13 in Wayne Township. The grant will fund 50 percent of the construction up to the awarded amount. Hamilton County is
responsible for funding the rest. Work is tentatively set to start in August. Township summer camp registration open – Westfield Washington Township is now registering for summer camps. A variety of camps are available for children ranging in age from 3 to 11 years old. To view the summer program guide for dates and costs, visit bit.ly/OWWN_Summer2019. To register, visit bit.ly/WWT_ProgramRegistration. U.S. Census Bureau hiring – The United State Census Bureau is seeking to hire thousands of people for the upcoming 2020 census. The data collected by census employees will help determine Indiana’s representation in Congress and also is used to distribute federal funds to local communities. For more, visit files.constantcontact. com/f3ec75ad401/4e7946d4-019e-4bb3-93c01234c419c56a.pdf.
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Anyone who has attended the Humane Society for Hamilton County’s Wine, Wags & Whiskers event knows it isn’t a EVENT traditional fundraiser. Now in its 11th year, organizers are moving the May 11 event to Noblesville’s new Embassy Suites conference center for more space. Also new this year is a slight change of how the evening will run – with all winetasting festivities in the same room – but all the hits from past years can be expected, including hors d’oeuvres, sweet treats from Taylor’s Bakery, a silent auction with more than 100 items, jewelry from Hupp Jewelers and adoptable animals. For musical entertainment, the HSHC will welcome jazz harpist Jan Aldridge-Clark. The event raises awareness for HSHC’s Survivor Program, in addition to the shelter’s daily operation. The Survivor Program annually funds lifesaving medical care for thousands of animals. “This event is great for the wine connoisseur, a business looking to entertain special customers or reward employees with an amazing experience, or for animal lovers
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just looking to have a great time for an even better cause,” said Rebecca Stevens, president and CEO of HSHC. “All net proceeds from the event will have an immediate and direct impact on our ability to give over 3,100 animals who will pass through our doors this year the chance to live, love and be loved.” Tickets to Wine, Wags & Whiskers are $85 in advance and $95 at the door. A Mother’s Day package also is available for $200 and includes admission for two, two complimentary bottles of wine and a rose corsage. Attendees must be 21 or older. For more or to purchase tickets in advance, visit winewagsandwhiskers.com.
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com/nominate. Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 1. Used-bike sale upcoming — A used bicycle sale and donation roundup will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18, sponsored by Recycled Cycles at the group’s repair shop at 810 E. Main Street in Westfield. The group repairs child and adult bikes throughout the year under the sponsorship of Good Samaritan Network in Hamilton County. Donations of any used bike will be accepted. Rain barrels — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District has begun selling rain barrels and native plans for the season. Rain barrel pre-orders are $75. The barrels are connected to a home’s downspout to collect rainwater, to be used later for plant watering, car washing and more. In addition, the HCSWCD is selling kits of 50 native plants for $120. The kits can fill a space of 50 to 150 square feet. All orders are due by May 10 and can be completed online at hamiltonswcd.org or at the HCSWCD office at 1717 Pleasant St., Noblesville.
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seventh-grade language arts teacher at Mt. Vernon Middle School. He was in his fifth year at the school. “The Mt. Vernon community, surrounding Adam Bisesi just had a way about him. schools, churches and other organizations “He was a person you wanted to be have rallied with overwhelming around because IN MEMORY he always made support for our students and teachers during this difficult time,” Mt. you smile or Vernon Middle School Principal laugh,” longtime friend Ruby BurBenjamin Williams said. “Mr. Bisesi ris said. “His smile was infectious. is greatly missed. He had a unique To not smile around him would be talent and ability in connecting with impossible. I never remember him students, plus motivating students being angry or upset. He went out Bisesi to develop a love for reading. He of his way to make everyone feel was a wonderful colleague, teammate and important.” friend to us.” Bisesi, 35, died April 2 when he was Burris said Bisesi often contributed bestruck and killed by a dump truck on the hind the scenes. Ind. 31 northbound exit ramp to 146th Street “But you always knew he was going to be and 151st Street. Carmel Police Dept.’s acthere,” she said. “He would help anybody, cident investigation concluded it appeared that’s who he was. His faith was just so Bisesi intentionally walked out into traffic solid for him.” and was struck and killed by the dump Bisesi was a former youth minister at truck. East 91st Street Christian Church. Burris knew Bisesi since the second Bisesi is survived by his mother, Kristi, grade in Westfield. and stepfather Tom Ebbinghaus, and sisters Both were 2002 Westfield High School Abby (Eric) Breece, Brianna (Jarrod) Houghgraduates. They kept in touch through the land and Caitlin Ebbinghaus. He was preyears. ceded in death by his father, Terry Bisesi. Bisesi, an Indianapolis resident, was a
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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The fourth annual Rock the Junction craft beer and music festival will return to Union Street from 1 to 5 p.m. May 11. EVENT Union Street from Main Street to Jersey Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. during the event. Proceeds will support scholarships for two Westfield High School students in conjunction with the Westfield Education Foundation. Grand Junction Brewing Co. plays host to the festival. GJBC owner Jon Knight said the scholarships apply to degree programs like occupational, two-year degrees or non-traditional pursuits. “We do that because we feel like that’s a very underserved area when it comes to scholarship money,” Knight said. “The students that are the top 50 in their class with an extremely high GPA are going for four-year degree programs and often get scholarship money. Students looking at a two-year program and who might want to become a brewer, there’s not typically scholarship money available for those kind
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from Lowes Way to Keystone WESTFIELD Parkway is ongoing and expected A section of 193rd Street is to be complete by June. closed for the installation of NOBLESVILLE a new storm water culvert between Six Points Road and CONSTRUCTION The intersection of Greenfield Avenue and Howe Road 191st Street, and the Spring is closed to all traffic while crews build a Mill Road intersection will be closed until roundabout. The closure began April 22 and June 14. is expected to last seven weeks. During the Effective on or after April 15, Shelborne closure, drivers should utilize a detour via Road between 146th Street and 151st Promise Road, 146th Street and Cumberland Street, and between 146th Street and 141st Road. Street will be closed for road reconstrucWork is ongoing on the Logan Street tion. The road will be closed to all through Pedestrian Bridge Project in downtown traffic, tentatively opening on or before Oct. Noblesville. The northbound lane of Ind. 19 21. During the closure, traffic should utilize between Ind. 32 and Logan Street will be the signed detour route. Property ownclosed the duration of the project, through ers will continue to have access to their September. The detour consists of taking properties through the construction area. Ind. 32 westward, turning northbound onto This closure is part of the improvements to Ind. 38, then eastbound on Logan Street 146th Street, which will widen the roadway and northbound on Ind. 19 to avoid the to four lanes of traffic from Towne Road to closure. On Logan Street, the designated Shelborne Road. westbound right turn lane on the bridge If you see a pothole, let Westfield crews will become a combined straight and rightknow by reporting it online at weconnect. turn lane. The eastbound straight lane will westfield.in.gov and visiting the Reporting be shifted north, and the south side of the It tab. bridge will be under construction. The RiverPhase 5 of the Monon Trail will be a pewalk near this area also is closed. destrian bridge crossing Ind. 32. ConstrucZIONSVILLE/WHITESTOWN tion is under way, and temporary lane cloThe Indiana Dept. of Transportation has sures may occur along Ind. 32. The Monon announced a bridge rehabilitation project Trail is closed near Ind. 32 until the bridge on the U.S. 421 Bridge over Little Eagle is complete. Creek between 121st and 131st streets. This Major utility relocations have begun as project will restrict traffic to one 12-foot part of the intersection improvements at lane, which began April 29. Motorists will Ind. 32 and Ditch Road, which will include be controlled at the bridge with a traffic the addition of turn lanes and a traffic sigsignal. This work will be completed at the nal. No road closures are anticipated at this end of August. time. Nearly complete, the Main Street bridge Construction has resumed between 166th improvement project will provide a 10-foot, Street and 161st Street on Towne Road multi-use path on each side of the bridge to allow for road reconstruction, which over Eagle Creek, along with a scenic overincludes widening, sight distance improvelook bump-out on each side. Decorative ments and culvert replacement. Towne flower planters are planned in the spring to Road is closed between 166th Street and increase the aesthetics. The bridge project 161st Street until this project is completed. is mostly complete, and the only remaining Crews are working to rehabilitate saniitems are some pavement repairs on the tary sewer lines along the Midland Trail. Work is currently being completed along the road at each end of the bridge. No closures are expected, but there will be lane restricportion of the trail behind the City Services tions and flagged traffic control. building off 171st Street. There will be limThe closure of Zionsville Road is schedited closures on the trail for the next week. uled began April 1. This reconstruction projCARMEL ect involves the widening of a one-mile secRange Line Road has reopened to northtion of Zionsville Road, converting it from bound traffic but remains closed southits current two-lane configuration to three bound between Eighth Street to just south lanes by widening the existing lanes and of Clay Terrace for a drainage and stormwater project. Work is expected to be complete adding a center turn lane between Technology Center Drive and 106th Street. The projby May 3. ect also includes adding a 10-foot, multi-use Lane restrictions are under way pathway along the entire length of the projnear Keystone Parkway and 96th Street, ect on the west side of the road. There also where a new roundabout interchange is will be a 10-foot, multi-use pathway on the being built. Construction is expected to last east side of the road from Inglenook and through the year. Zionsville Cemetery north to 106th Street. Construction on a new access ramp
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Sham-Rock-Botics team wins award By Renee Larr news@currentinwestfield.com With the rise in STEM programming at area schools, more robotics teams have been formed. Westfield ACHIEVEMENT High School’s ShamRock-Botics team was conceived in 2017. “We had nine students last year,” team sponsor Michael Marley said. “This year, we are up to 23 students. We’ve had a pretty sizable increase. We’re actually really excited about the future moving forward and where we’re going.” The students also make a sizable commitment to the team. The team is given a concept or a guide to complete their robot and must finish it within six weeks. “We have a six-week build period that starts at the beginning of January, and at that point we meet four times a week,” Marley said. “So, we meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and also on Saturdays.” The team does more than merely build a self-funded robot. Students also must come up with a business plan to fund their project.
The Sham-Rock-Botics robotic team recently won an entrepreneurship award. (Submitted photo)
“We have a business team on Sham-RockBotics because our cost is anywhere up to $4,000 to build as well as up to $6,000 to compete at these events,” Marley said. “We also have to travel, so we look at raising $10,000 to $15,000 a year.” The group competed at the 2019 FRC Indiana State Championship April 12-13 in Kokomo. The team won the entrepreneurship award at the state level. “The judges thought our team was very
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Davis to retire as athletic director By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com After 22 years at Westfield Washington Schools and 33 years in education, Westfield resident Bill Davis EDUCATION will retire at the end of the 2018-19 school year, Davis is the athletic director for Westfield High School. Prior to joining the school district, he worked at Blackford High School in Hartford City as a math teacher and then athletic director. “It’s been a very rewarding position because when I started here, there were 714 kids in the high school and there are currently 2,350 at the high school,” Davis said. “We have seen a lot of growth, and it’s been a great opportunity to grow with that.” Davis said he doesn’t have any special plans for retirement. “Currently, I don’t have any real plans other than just being able to serve in some ways I haven’t been able to commit to and had to say no to in the past because of being the athletic director and what all that entails,” Davis said. “I’m looking forward to doing some of that and seeing what the next phase might bring.” Andy Tebbe, the school district’s as-
From left, Mark Woolsey, Taylor Davis, Shelby Mandla, Alec Mandla, Cheri Davis and Bill Davis. Bill Davis will retire as athletic director in June. (Submitted photo)
sistant athletic director of 15 years, will be the new athletic director upon Davis’ retirement. Davis said he couldn’t ask for a better group of people to work with than the staff at Westfield. “I really enjoy relationships, both relationships I’ve had with the kids and especially the relationships I’ve had with the adults, not only coaching in our building but also just part of the Westfield school community,” Davis said. Davis said athletic secretary Chris Rogers, whom he hired 22 years ago, will continue to be secretary under Tebbe’s leadership.
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Superintendent, mayor discuss importance of building YMCA By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com Gathering for a sunrise fundraising breakfast April 11 in The Club at Chatham Hills’ Sky Ballroom, stakeholders and community members listened to a DEVELOPMENT special presentation concerning the future of the YMCA in Westfield. First phases of construction are set to begin no later than August at 181st Street and Wheeler Road, according to Westfield Washington Schools Supt. Sherry Grate. The facility will be just west of the WWS intermediate, middle and high school campuses. In May 2018, the school district entered an agreement with the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis that allows the district to house its aquatic center in the new facility. “In case you haven’t driven by our main campus where our intermediate, middle and high schools are, there’s a lot going on,” Grate said. “As we were really trying to think about what we were going to do because our enrollment is growing, we knew that we needed more space. In our middle school and in our high school, we had pools. So, as we were beginning to evaluate if we were going to renovate, keep two pools, have one pool, keeping on campus or off-site, we wanted to be fiscally responsible. It costs $8-10 million just to renovate each of those pools, and then if we were going to think about building a brand new pool offsite, it would be $18-20 million for a natatorium (in addition to the cost of) land. “At the same time we were evaluating all these different
A conceptual design of the Westfield YMCA. (Submitted rendering)
options, I was introduced to Eric Ellsworth (former president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis). What an amazing blessing, because at that same time, we had this opportunity to really create a public/private partnership that would enable us to build a state-of-the-art natatorium and then also allow us to renovate and add the much-needed space of our campus for our learning needs.” The financial investment for the school district is $15 million, for which bonds were approved in May 2018. The facility will house a state-of-the-art, 50-meter pool with 10 lanes, two bulkheads and a diving well. Grate said construction should be complete by fall 2020 for the district’s swim teams to use. Westfield Mayor Andy Cook spoke about the city’s need for such a facility. “There are a lot of (YMCAs), over 2,600 with over 21 million
members,” Cook said. “I hear these stories about (having a YMCA) when we were kids, but right now, my kids and grandkids here (in Westfield) can’t say that. I don’t like that. It is time to have the Y here in Westfield.” Cook said aside from the recently bonded Grand Junction Park and Plaza project, he couldn’t think of another development that has been talked about for such a long time. He cited various reasons for its delay, including the 2008 economic downturn. “Great things come with patience. We know that with this wonderful partnership with the schools’ natatorium,” Cook said. “The quality of our community is based on how we take care of children, and when we have programming with the Y and use their philosophy, it fits right in, like a hand in a glove, of where we’re going.”
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Tourism continues to grow in state and county By Sara Baldwin Schatz • sara@youarecurrent.com From food and music festivals to unique shops and restaurants to high-end golf courses and sports meccas, such as Grand Park, out-of-state travelCOVER STORY ers are finding more reasons to visit Indiana. Hamilton County is reaping the benefit of the state’s tourism growth, while simultaneously strategizing its own ways to attract guests.
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An Economic Impact of Tourism study done by Rockport Analytics shows 80 million people visited Indiana destinations in 2017, the most recent complete data set. This resulted in $12.7 billion of visitor spending. Out of every dollar spent on tourism, $0.72 stays in Indiana. In Hamilton County, visitors added more than $820 million to the local economy, an 11.1 percent increase from 2016. Brenda Myers, president and CEO of Visit Hamilton County, said new and expanded hotels have been a major contributor to overall tourism growth. “There are more opportunities and places for people to stay,” Myers said. “Hotels are not the biggest expenditure that a person makes on trips.” The tourism impact study found visitor spending was mostly on food, beverage and retail. In addition, tourism supported 11,553 Indiana jobs including those at hotels, restaurants and attractions.
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According to Myers, Visit Hamilton County uses data reports to track hotel room sales and conducts advertising effectiveness studies twice annually. She said business travel, leisure and youth sports are major drivers for Hamilton County visitors. Top of mind for visitors are Carmel Performing Arts Center, Grand Park, Conner Prairie and the Monon Center. Art and music festivals, marathons, bike races and other unique events also are piquing visitor interest. Many people also include Indianapolis attractions on their itinerary, such as conventions, zoos and museums. “They don’t come just to stay north of 96th street,” Myers said. “It’s a symbiotic relationship.” The county sees differing types of visitors depending on
Visit Hamilton County President and CEO Brenda Myers said new and expanded hotels are a major contributor to tourism growth. Several new hotels are planned or are already under construction in Westfield. (Photo by Anna Skinner)
the day of the week. When Indianapolis hotel rooms are booked during a convention, north side hotels and restaurants accommodate the overflow. On the weekends, leisure travelers and the families of traveling sports players are more likely to be in town. “The thing that’s so great about the Hamilton County market is we are so layered in our types of visitors,” Myers said. “It helps us be more resilient.”
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Myers said Visit Hamilton County believes in a combination of web-based marketing and traditional advertising like print and radio. “When you look at the complexity of the market, it requires different channels of communication – different messages across multiple platforms,” Myers said. “What we’re doing is working and that’s exciting.” A Visit Hamilton County marketing campaign portraying the county as a weekend getaway destination earned Indiana Tourism Association’s “Best Leisure Marketing Campaign” at a state tourism conference in March. The spring and fall campaign, targeted to the Chicago market, generated $62 million in visitor spending in the region.
Myers said her staff works hard to stay on top of the latest digital campaigns. When Google launched Google Travel, the team decided to embrace it instead of thinking of it as a competitor. They spent time uploading Hamilton County information, focusing on what they would want outsiders to see first. The result is a visually appealing and comprehensive list of attractions and amenities when you Google search areas in the county. “That’s just the kind of thing that my team amazes me about all the time,” Myers said. “They figure out how to position us in the market. That has really returned for us.” Visit Hamilton County has staff members available to teach business owners how to optimize their online visibility. “It really helps us if everybody else is doing well, too,” Myers said. The organization decided 15 years ago to invest in “key product,” or attractions and amenities throughout the county. “Grand Park is one of the biggest things we invested in. We’ve also helped Connor Prairie,” Myers said. “It’s really rewarding and exciting. Sometimes, these things take a while to return, but when they do, it’s so much fun.”
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Spending generated in the region by a Visit Hamilton County marketing campaign portraying the county as a weekend getaway destination earned Indiana Tourism Association’s “Best Leisure Marketing Campaign” at a state tourism conference in March.
Source: Rockport Analytics, Visit Hamilton County
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Clerk Treasurer Cindy Gossard (R)
Personal: Gossard has two children. She is the incumbent for the City of Westfield. Background: Gossard graduated in 1971 from Warren Central High School and attends Ball State University. She has received five certifications pertaining to the job of clerk-treasurer, including being certified as a public finance administrator. Gossard also is a volunteer with Student Impact and other local events. Website: facebook.com/cindygossardctwestfield
Tammy Havard (R)
Personal: Havard is married to Dylan and has two children, Kiriel and Tristan. She works as a financial strategist for the City of Westfield. Background: Havard graduated from Arizona State University in 2004 with a degree in justice studies; from Canegie Mellon University in 2007 with a master’s degree in public policy and management. She also completed education programs at Harvard University for financial management in 2018, at Ball State University as a certified public manager in 2013 and is a 2011 graduate of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy. Havard is president of the Municipal Finance Officer Association, president of the Oak Manor HOA, is a Girl Scout Daisy Troop leader, a member of Women in Public Finance and attends CrossRoads Church in Westfield. Website: tammyhavard.com
City Council (District2) Bob Beaudry (R)
Personal: Beaudry is married to Alison and has two children, Kelsey and Arden. He is self-employed. Background: Beaudry graduated from Pike High School and from Purdue University in 1984. He is a member of the Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission and Thrive Church. Website: beaudryforcouncil.com
Jake Gilbert (R)
Personal: Gilbert is married to Christina and has three children, Logan, Jackson and Tyson. He is the dean of wellness, a teacher and head football coach at Westfield High School. Background: Gilbert graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1994; from Wabash College in 1998; and from Purdue University in 2002 with a master’s degree in educational leadership. He is a member of Northview Christian Church, Westfield Wellbeing Coalition, the Sports Capital of America boars, WYSI and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Website: electjakegilbert.com
City Council (District4) Scott Frei (R)
Personal: Frei is married to Karla and has five children, Tim (wife Julie), Bryanna, Alexys, Hannah and Eli. He is a senior district sales manager for Toshiba America Business
Solutions, Inc. Background: Frei graduated from Kettering (Ohio) Fairmont High School in 1991 and attended Sinclair Community College and University of Nebraska-Omaha. He is a volunteer youth leader at Northview Church in Westfield and is a coach for various sports through WYSI. Website: scottfrei.com
Chuck Lehman (R)
Personal: Lehman is married and has three children and six grandchildren. He is the incumbent District 4 city councilor. Background: Lehman is a member of the Rotary Club of Westfield and the Apostolic Christian Church of Indianapolis. He is a supporter of the Midwest Food Bank and serves on various committees and boards of trustees.
City Council (District5) Jeff Boller (R)
Personal: Boller is married to Paula and has three children, Jasmine, Julian and Mitch. He is the owner of Vision One Real Estate. Background: Boller graduated from Liberty High School (Md.) in 1985 and from the University of South Carolina in 1989 with a degree in marketing. He is a member of the Lions Club, Rotary Club, the Village Farms HOA board, a leader at Northview Church, a former WYSI board member and the founder of the Spring Mill Task Group. Boller also is endorsed by MIBOR, is a supporter of the Youth Assistance Program Foundation and serves as a precinct committeeman. Website: jeffboller.com
Bob Horkay (R)
Personal: Horkay is married to Tammie and has four children, Chad, Emily, Adam and Neil. He works as a senior tenant coordinator for Simon and is the incumbent District 5
city councilor. Background: Horkay graduated from Lorain Senior High School (Ohio) and attended Ohio University, Lorain County Community College and Kent State University. He also is a member of the Westfield Washington Advisory Plan Commission and attends Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Website: horkayforwestfield.com
Mike Johns (R)
Personal: Johns is married to Holly and has two children and four grandchildren. He works as a real estate broker. Background: Johns graduated from Deerfield High School (Illinois) in 1966; from University of Illinois in 1971; and from Northwestern University with a master’s in business administration in 1982. He is a certified moving consultant. Website: mikejohnsforcitycouncil.com
City Council (At-Large) (vote for two) Jim Ake (R)
Personal: Ake is married to Mary and has two children, Frank and Tim. He is the owner of the Fiscal Tax Co. franchise and is vice president of the Westfield City Council as an at-large member. Background: Ake graduated from Firestone High School (Ohio) in 1968 and from Mount Union College in 1972 with a degree in sociology. He is president of the Westfield Economic Development Foundation, a fundraiser for various nonprofit organizations in Westfield; member and foundation chair of the Rotary Club of Westfield; member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church; graduate of the Citizens Police Academy; member of the Community Emergency Response Team; member of the Grand Junction Task Group; member of the Hoover Commission; member of the Spring Mill Station Group; and volunteer with Little Sisters of the Poor, Washington Woods Elementary School, Westfield Welcome and Meals on Wheels. Website: facebook.com/jimakewestfieldcitycouncil
Troy Patton (R)
Personal: Patton is married to Kim and has two children, Jenna and Clay. He is the president of Archer Investment Corp. and managing partner of Patton & Associates, LLC. Background: Patton graduated from Delta High School and from Miami of Ohio with a degree in accountancy in 1992. He is a member of Northview Christian Church, Indiana CPA Society, American Institute of CPAs and the Forensic and Valuation Services of the AICPA. Website: troypatton.com
Cindy Spoljaric (R)
Personal: Spoljaric is married to Andrew. They have a son, Andy. She is an incumbent at-large city councilor. Background: Spoljaric graduated from Munster High School in 1990 and from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in public affairs in 1994 and with a master’s degree in urban and environmental planning in 1997. She is a board member with Janus Developmental Services, a chamber ambassador for the Westfield Chamber of Commerce, a member of Westfield Green Together, Westfield Welcome, Hamilton County Republican Women’s Club, Westfield Band Boosters, Westfield Community Association Network, Westfield Washington Historical Society, Indiana Water Resources Association. She also is involved with Westfield Student Impact, Open Doors, Heart and Soul Clinic and is a Westfield Washington Schools mentor. Website: westfieldquality.com
Uncontested candidates Andy Cook (R, Mayor), Scott Willis (R, City Council District 1), Joe Edwards (R, City Council District 3), Donald Rainwater II (L, City Council District 4, will not appear on ballot until the Nov. 5 general election)
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Why local elections are critical Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Why vote? You’re only one person. Is it really worth it to take time out of your busy Tuesday to wait in line at ELECTION your neighborhood precinct to cast a ballot for a few people you’ve never met? Absolutely. The best-kept secret about local government is that it affects your daily life far more than you probably realize. Off the top of my head, local elected officials are responsible for making decisions about our roads, schools, taxes, police and fire departments, parks, housing, sewers, snow removal and public transportation. If any of those items seem important to you, then you should vote. While I just listed a nuts-and-bolts scope of municipal government areas of oversight, our local elected leaders also are largely responsible for the direction of our cities. These men and women cast visions for the types of cities we aspire to be in 5, 10 and even 20 years down the road. These decisions will affect our lives as well as our children’s lives for the foreseeable future. Not only do mayors and city councilors handle the unglamorous, day-to-day duties of running our towns and cities, they are responsible for shaping the soul of our communities. The fact of the matter is we had excel-
lent turnout in the general election in last November’s midterm elections; 58.4 percent of registered voters in Hamilton County cast a ballot. That’s pretty impressive, yet only a fraction of the people who showed up in 2018 also voted in our last mayoral and city council primary elections in 2015. For instance, in Noblesville (where I live), around 5,400 people decided the 2015 Republican mayoral primary, which essentially was the general election. Contrast that number with last year’s midterm general elections, when nearly 25,000 out of Noblesville’s 43,000 eligible residents voted. Similarly, out of more than 70,000 registered voters in Carmel, only 14,000 voters cast votes in a contested mayoral primary race in 2015, while 44,000 Carmel voters participated in November 2018. Fun fact: In Indiana, you can choose whether you want a Democratic or Republican ballot in a primary, regardless of your self-identified party affiliation. Why vote in local elections? Because you can — because it’s your right as an American citizen. Help decide the future of your city by exercising your right to vote on May 7. Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.
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Commentary by Terry Anker Photographs from the turn of the 19th century record central Indiana’s vibrant interurban railway and trolley system. We were then the eighth-largest state in the U.S. Folks needed to move around. A century later, folks still need to move around. The state has grown by nearly three times (California and Florida have done well, too). But the tracks are mostly gone, buried under greasy layers of asphalt. In their place rise dedicated bus, bicycle and automobile lanes. Some call for the ease, safety and environmental benefits of public transportation by train. Others doubt the claims preferring the relative freedom of cars. Is it human nature to seek the new and improved and then, with the passage of time, come to romanticize the halcyon days gone by? Our collective public and private space has been filled with rightful voices holding up the good work of the late Sen. Richard Lugar. Add this one to the chorus. Still, there was a time, not that long ago, when Lugar was defeated in a primary of his own political brethren. Alas, some of those who urged his defeat now post photos proclaiming their undying admiration. What is it that brings us to tire of, or even revile, the things that we love? We destroy them only to one day long for them being returned to us. We build up. We extinguish. We build up, again. Countless institutions, individuals, ideas, politicians and marriages suffer the cyclical fate. Have they betrayed us, or have we betrayed them? Should we have kept the trains running, despite their shortcomings? Or, was it time to pave a new direction?
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.
A vicious cycle Commentary by Danielle Wilson Triathlon season is upon us, and unfortunately, I may have already made a big mistake when it comes to defending my title here at Chez Wilson. In a moHUMOR ment of weakness and perhaps over-confidence, I purchased my husband Doo an honest-to-god tri bike for Christmas from a random Craigslist dude outside of Bloomington (no worries, friends, I had my 6-foot-3 son pick it up. Safety first!). So, instead of riding an inexpensive, relatively heavy, quite ordinary road bike, he’ll be racing on a carbon fiber, aero-barred Mac Daddy, specifically designed for this event. Realistically, I probably bought him two to three minutes, which is all he needs to catch me. Ugh. I mean, what if I lose? I told Doo several years ago that he will never beat me because, unlike him, I am willing to die to win. I’m not kidding. I call it “athletic brinkmanship,” and I am deeply committed to its
tactics. Blister? Ignore it. Dehydrated? Keep going. Signs of heat stroke? Suck. It. Up. This strategy has served me well in past races, but will it be enough this time? A better question is, if Doo and his dumb new bike do win, can I rise above my arrogance and smack talk and truly be happy for him? Can I be a gracious loser and celebrate his success? I like to think I can, but I’m not entirely positive (which is why I am also considering various sabotage options. I’m drawn to the simplicity of an ex-lax dosing – classic but haven’t ruled out a good old-fashioned tire slashing). I do know that next year I’m buying Doo a chocolate fountain. Peace out.
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Editor, I wanted to applaud Ms. (Danielle) Wilson (in her column published March 12) for getting real about the burden of college costs on a middle-class family. Many members of the baby boomer generation attended public college at almost zero out-of-pocket cost; policies enacted after World War II invested in their education and lifted thousands of families into the higher classes. Then, when the boomers took the reins of government, they decided they didn’t like paying the taxes their parents had and started stripping those education funds away. Now, here we are. When some candidates urge us to vote for no-cost public college, they’re not being radical – it’s a return to a pay-it-forward policy that worked. Christina Downey, Noblesville
Then, when the boomers took the reins of government, they decided they didn’t like paying the taxes their parents had and started stripping those education funds away.
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Faded memories Commentary by Dick Wolfsie There are three things that make a marriage work. Unfortunately, nobody knows what they are. HUMOR Communication is vitally important. This is a typical conversation my wife of 37 years and I have at the dinner table: “What are you doing tomorrow, Mary Ellen?” “Let’s see, I have my morning exercise class, then a haircut at two, and then book club after dinner. And you?” “I’m playing pickleball, then I’m shooting a TV segment and I’m going to write this week’s column.” The next morning at breakfast: “Tell me again, what are you doing today, Mary Ellen?” “I have exercise class, then a haircut, and book club after dinner. What’s on your schedule?” “I’m playing pickleball, then shooting a TV segment and then writing this week’s column.” Later that night: “So, what did you do today, Mary Ellen?” “I had my exercise class, got a haircut
and went to a meeting. What did you do?” “I played pickleball, did a TV segment and wrote a column.” We don’t even realize we had the same exchange several times. Is this because we don’t pay attention to each other, or are we both losing our memories? When I got home last Tuesday evening, Mary Ellen was nowhere to be found. She probably had said where she was going, so I wasn’t worried. About 9 p.m., she called. “Hi, Dick, I’m having a great time in Boston with my old friend, Eve.” “You’re in Boston? I don’t remember you telling me that.” “That’s because I didn’t mention it.” “You didn’t? Why not?” “Why bother? By the way, my flight arrives back in Indy at 8 p.m. Friday.” “Have fun, Mary Ellen. You can tell me all about your trip when you get home.” “Thanks, and I’ll bet you will be surprised to see me.”
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Wray twins are living the Disney dream By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Twins Amelia and Mitchell Wray are living the dream. The siblings, who split ACTING time between Carmel and Los Angeles, are acting in various productions and national commercials. Mitchell acted in one episode of Disney Channel’s “Coop and Cami Ask the World” and acted in a short film, “Playdate,” Amelia Wray which is making the film festival rounds. Amelia landed a recurring role in Disney Channel’s “Sydney to the Max.” The twins, who began acting at Jr. Civic Theatre in Carmel, turned 14 April 26. Mitchell Wray “There is not a single day where I wake up and don’t want to go on set,” Amelia said. “It’s just a blast. It’s like you are at a fun summer camp doing what you love. I find it more fun than work. I feel like me and all the girls in ‘Sydney to the Max’ have gotten so close during the filming of it. It’s just been a blast.” Amelia said she can relate to her character, Sophia. “She’s definitely bubbly,” she said. “She’s fun. She loves to hang out with Sydney and Olive.” Amelia initially auditioned for a different character. “The casting director and everyone ended up liking me so much that they actually wrote a character for me in less than 24 hours because they wanted me on the show so bad,” Amelia said. “That was so cool that they ended up writing a character for me.” Amelia made her debut April 5 in the first season’s Episode 10. She is in a total of five episodes this season, which has completed filming. “All my friends were texting me and calling me, saying, ‘Oh, my gosh, I can’t believe I just saw you,’” Amelia said. “It was crazy watching myself on TV.” Amelia started filming the show before
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Amelia Wray is in five episodes as Sophia of “Sydney to the Max” (Submitted photos)
Mitchell Wray appears in “Playdate,” a short film making the film festival circuit.
Season 1 aired on Disney. “She deserves it more than anybody and I’m so proud of her,” Mitchell said of his twin’s success. Amelia enjoyed watching her brother make his Disney debut as well as Mason in “Coop and Cami Ask the World” in March. “His episode aired before mine, so actually seeing him on TV was so crazy,” Amelia said. “That was such a cool experience.” Mitchell was in the national tour of “Finding Neverland” for several months in 2016 and 2017. He had a role in a full-length film, “Crossroads of America,” which was filmed in 2015, and will finally have its premiere in New York May 17. But his Disney appearance was special. “This was a dream come true,” Mitchell said. “Why I started acting in the first place was to one day be on Disney Channel. It’s every kid’s dream. I grew up watching Disney Channel. All the hard work has paid off.” His episode took a week to film. “It was jam-packed, but I loved it,” he
said. Mitchell and Amelia acted in 2018 in a pilot with Crystal the Capuchin Monkey, famous for roles in the “The Hangover Part II” and the “Night at the Museum” films. The pilot has yet to air. Mark Whittington, a producer with KMK Productions, worked with the siblings on the pilot. He said both are incredibly talented. “We believe in their talents, together and separate,” Whittington said. “And there’s something each of them brings to the table individually as well as a team. Mitchell can go (former child star) Haley Joel Osment in two seconds without even trying — very dark, and the tears bust out. Amelia is just flat-out hilarious, and her comic timing is as strong as any Disney star. Plus, she sings her face off.” Mitchell said he has now been in TV, film and a touring musical. “It’s cool because they’re all so different and I got a taste of all of it,” he said.
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Actors Theatre of Indiana, which will be celebrating its 15th season, has announced its lineup of shows for the 2019-20 season, kicking things off with “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” followed by a powerful presentation of “Alabama Story,” “Murder for Two” and “Damn Yankees.” All shows will be at The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts. Season subscriptions are on sale and must be purchased by June 7. Single-ticket sales will begin June 27. “We are very excited about next season’s lineup as we continue to ‘bring Broadway to our backyard’ in central Indiana,” stated Don Farrell, artistic director and co-founder of ATI. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” is set to run from Sept. 6 to 29. The Indiana premiere of “Alabama Story” is set from Oct. 25 to Nov. 17. The Indiana premiere of “Murder for Two” will run Jan. 24 to Feb. 16, 2020. T There will be a special presentation of “Sweeney Todd” Feb. 21-22, 2020. “Damn Yankees,” a musical comedy, is set from April 24 to May 17, 2020. Westfield — Uncorked with The Wilsons! An acoustic duo, The Wilsons will perform at 7 p.m. May 9 at the Urban Vines Winery & Brewery Co., 303 E. 161st St. Fishers — Catalyst Repertory will present “Master Class,” the story of Maria Callas, at 7:30 p.m. May 10-11 and 2:30 p.m. May 12 at The Switch Theatre, 10026 E. 126th St. For tickets, visit ow.ly/FQov50twPzo. Carmel — “Meet Me on Main,” featuring a gallery walk, face painting and live music, is set from 5 to 9 p.m. May 11 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Carmel — The Great American Songbook Foundation will present Family Fun Day at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10. There will be a kid-friendly music presentation at 2 p.m. with activities, games and sing-a-longs.
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singers.” Callas, who died at age 53 in 1947, is portrayed as bitter and angry she can no As an opera singer, performing in “Master longer sing. Class” is special for Rachelle Woolston. Woolston plays the second so“I like that it introOPERA duces the world of prano, which is the role for which Audra McDonald received a Tony opera to an audience Award in 1996. that might already be familiar with “This role is notable because she it,” Woolston said. “To hear operatic actually fights back against Maria’s singing up close is powerful if you criticism and mean-spirited attitude have never experienced it before.” as opposed to simply taking it all The Carmel resident, who is eduWoolston without protest,” Woolston said. cation and community engagement Woolston often appears in Indianapolis coordinator for Indianapolis Opera, will appear in the Indianapolis-based Catalyst Rep- Opera productions. In March, she played Lady Anne in “Camelot.” ertory’s production of “Master Class” at The “Indianapolis Opera is partnering with Switch Theatre, 10029 E. 126th St., Fishers. them because this show requires opera The play was scheduled to start May 3 singers. You couldn’t do it without them,” and has performances at 7:30 p.m. May. 4, Woolston said. “I helped to find singers, the 10, 11 and 2:30 p.m. May 5 and 12. The play pianist and the space.” focuses on opera diva Maria Callas giving a Other performers in the production are master class to three opera singers. Sean Manterfield, McCordsville, pianist; Nan Macy, Columbus, Ind., is performing Abigail Johnson, Anderson, first soprano; as Callas, who can no longer sing because Thomas Smith, Westfield, stagehand; and her voice is damaged. Shederick Whipple, Upland, tenor. “Nan is a phenomenal actress. It’s almost For tickets, visit theswitch.yapa one-woman show and the rest of us sody.com/event/index/385601/ are little side pieces,” Woolston said. “She master-class-by-terrance-mcnally. projects all of her insecurities into all of us
NHS teacher performs card tricks By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Josh Cecil has been a magic fan ever since he can remember. “My parents got me a magic MAGIC kit when I was 6,” Cecil said. “I did tricks here and there and read books (on magic).” Cecil, 40, dabbled in magic on and off but said he stopped when he was 30. The Noblesville High School teacher’s love for performing magic was then reignited by a student. “Three years ago, I had a student (Matt Lingren) in one of my classes who was doing some card tricks, and I sort of remembered some of the card tricks I do, and we started going back and forth,” Cecil said. “That got me hooked again. I went down the proverbial rabbit hole there into the world of magic.” Cecil has performed professional, closeup card magic at private parties, corporate events, trade shows, restaurants and bars since September 2018. Cecil will perform in two shows, “Josh Cecil & his 52 Closest Friends,” at 7 and 8:45 p.m. May 17 at Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274
Noblesville High School teacher Josh Cecil performs card tricks at restaurants, bars and private parties. (Submitted photos)
Logan St., Noblesville. “This is my first full-blown show,” he said. Cecil has limited the audience to 52 per show, which is of course the number of cards in a deck. “It’s close-up card magic. That is one of the reasons we are having such a small audience,” Cecil said. The shows, designed for all ages, will be approximately 75 minutes. Tickets are $10. To purchase, email Cecil@ cecilmagic.com. For more on his magic, visit cecilmagic. com or Cecil Magic on youtube.com For the full story, visit currentnightandday.com.
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The show-biz musical “42nd Street” celebrates Broadway and Times Square while telling the story of aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer, who comes to the big city from Allentown, Pa., and lands her first big job in the ensemble of a Broadway musical. Cost: $45 to $70 (includes buffet dinner).
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Istanbul’s shopping paradise Commentary by Don Knebel The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is perhaps the world’s most famous shopping area. It also is among the TRAVEL few indoor places where both adults and children can get lost for hours. In 1453 A.D., the Ottoman Empire, under 21-year-old Mehmed II, captured Constantinople, then with a population of about 500,000, bringing the Byzantine Empire to a close. The Ottomans were experienced traders and the city, soon renamed Istanbul, lay along major trading routes. In 1461, to finance converting the Hagia Sophia into a mosque, Mehmed ordered construction of a bazaar in the center of the city to market goods, such as textiles and gems, from throughout his realm. In 1520, Sultan Suleiman I, known to history as Suleiman the Magnificent, began a major expansion of the Ottoman Empire. With the Empire’s trading reach expanded, Suleiman significantly enlarged the bazaar. By the 17th century, Istanbul was the largest city in the world and its famous bazaar added slaves taken
in the Empire’s conquests to its long list of items being bought and sold. Today, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, occupying approximately 1.2 million square feet and featuring approximately 3,600 stores, is a shoppers’ paradise. Six days a week, between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., at least 250,000 people, locals and tourists alike, crowd into its maze of 65 streets, most now covered with vaulted ceilings, seeking everything from life’s essentials to exotic works of art. The Grand Bazaar is routinely listed among the 10 most visited places in the world. Istanbul guides have two cautions for Grand Bazaar visitors. First, never pay the asking price, no matter how charming the seller. Second, remember which of the 18 named gates you entered if you hope to find your way back. I can tell you from personal experience that these warnings are disregarded at your peril. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. com.
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