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School board tables textbook-rental talk By Noah Alatza • news@currentinwestfield.com The Westfield Washington Board of School Trustees met in a special session May 15. The next meeting is scheduled for regular session at 7 p.m., June 12 at EDUCATION Westfield Intermediate School, 326 W. Main St. The first part of the meeting was a scheduled public hearing about the future of the district’s aquatic facilities and recent partnership with the Wheeler family and YMCA. Only three items of new business were preDegnan sented during the regular session. Trustees unanimously approved the annual Westfield High School handbook and the GO bond financial services. On the issue of textbook rental and student fees, however, Board President Dan Degnan used his privilege as chair to table the motion before a full vote was cast. “There has been significant discussion about one specific item that has to do with the high school and the weightlifting classes and supplement that has been included,” Degnan said. “A supplement bar is something that is optional, and you can take it or not take it.” Degnan said he would move the item to the board’s June 12 meeting despite Chief Financial Officer Brian Tomamichel saying the delay would set the district slightly back. Board Vice President Duane Lutz, who seconded the motion, said he was concerned about the slippery slope aspect of students taking supplements in strength and conditioning classes. “I need time to contemplate that item,” he said. “My bigger concern is what our goal is here.” A specific item listed in the textbook rental and student fees associated with adding an optional supplement for students in the high school’s weightlifting classes will now be reviewed further. “Essentially, there was some discussion and additional questions the board wanted resolved around the item listed for an optional strength and conditioning class the high school offers,” district spokesperson Kate Snedeker said in an emailed statement. Westfield High School Principal Stacey McGuire told the board that she trusts the work of her content area coordinators. “When we break this down, I can tell you to the penny what (those fees) are being spent on,” she said. “I stand behind our work and what we have done. What we are asking for is in the best interests of our kids.” Degnan asked the board about the possibility of breaking down the students who are and are not athletes and then adding those costs in with the athletic fee for students who are. Degnan said he was not sure if it is necessary to advocate having children take supplements. Trustees are expected vote on the agreement next month.

DISPATCHES F.C. Tucker stats — Sale prices in Westfield continue to increase while homes leaving the market faster. According to F.C. Tucker, the average sale price for homes in the city was $370,539 at $136.44 per square foot in April 2018. This sale price represented a 11.3 percent increase from April 2017. Homes in the city sold in an average of 57 days, 18 days less than April last year. Memorial Day program — The Westfield American Legion Post 318 will hold its 97th consecutive Memorial Day Service on at 10 a.m. May 26 at Summit Lawn Cemetery on South Union Street. Local Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troops will participate in the program. Bring your own seating. Dental health program — The Westfield Washington Public Library will host a children’s dental health program at 11 a.m. June 13 at the library, 333 W. Hoover St. The program will be presented by Sanders Pediatric Dentistry and teach good brushing habits. Electronics makerspace — The Westfield Washington Public Library will host four electronics makerspace featuring STEAM, or science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. The event is for kids in grades 2-6. The first event will be at 1 p.m. June 13.

The Indiana Dept. of Transportation recently released an update regarding a pavement preservation project. Lane restrictions will be in place on U.S. 31 from U.S. 38 to the U.S. 31 bypass in Tipton County for pavement rehabilita- CONSTRUCTION tion. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction during the construction. E&B Paving crews will be patching asphalt and concrete, milling and resurfacing. INDOT encourages drivers to slow down and stay alert while driving near crews. Arrow boards and barrels will be in place to direct traffic around the crews. The project began April 30 and should be complete this fall. Utility relocation is wrapping up for the Towne Road reconstruction and a full closure will begin next month. The project is expected to be complete this fall, with a specific date not yet announced. The east lane of 186th Street is closed between Kinsey Avenue and Spring Mill Road for reconstruction. The installation of storm infrastructure is ongoing. Pavement installation will begin soon. The project is expected to be complete in June. Utility relocations are ongoing for Monon Trail Phase 5, which will construct a pedestrian bridge over Ind. 32. The project is expected to be complete in the fall, but a specific date has not yet been announced. The project will go to bid in July. Clearing has been completed for the Monon Trail Phase 7, which extends the trail from 191st Street to 216th Street. Stormwater and grading work will begin soon. The project is expected to be complete in September.

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Pack the Cruiser set for June 2 By Renee Larr • news@currentinwestfield.com Hamilton County residents soon will have the opportunity to assist 13 local summer lunch programs. On June GIVING BACK 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., officers from Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Sheridan, Westfield and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will be at all nine Kroger stores across the county accepting food donations in an initiative called Pack the Cruiser. “It’s a one-day food drive inviting the public to come out to Kroger,” said Anita Hagen, executive director of the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank. “The policemen will be there with their cars inviting people to come in and shop for specific food items. There are individualized lists for each store based on which programs they’re working with in that area.” County-wide summer lunch programs provide 75,000 meals to more than 1,400 children during the 10 weeks of summer vacation. “We’re requesting all non-perishable items,” Hagen said. “They’ll also accept Kroger gift cards, or if people would like to just make a monetary donation, all that

Pack the Cruiser filled 11 cars during its inaugural event in Fishers. The next event will span Hamilton County June 2. (Submitted photo)

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I’m working on that idea,” he said. “There are other ways of exploring the world that I haven’t had time to do. I love to be outside, After 19 years in the Westfield Washinglove to hike, love to go to museums. Those ton Schools district, Washington Woods are opportunities I will have more of Elementary Princinow. I will be discovering what it’s EDUCATION pal Scott Williams like to not come to work every day. ” will retire at the Williams lives in Lebanon. Prior to end of the school year. serving in the WWS district, he was Williams cites family as the reaan educator in Lawrence Township son. His mother is 92 and still lives and Lebanon. He also has taught at home, and he plans to be there in Michigan and Alaska. His wife is for her. Williams Debbie. His son is Andy. “My brother was taking care of “It’s been a joy,” Williams said. “I always mom, and he was always mom’s first call,” wanted to find a place and stay there. It Williams said. “In December, he said they might move to Virginia because their young- didn’t work in Lebanon and I didn’t like Lawest daughter is there, and in January he told rence, but this was my place. So, 19 years here has gone really fast, and I’ve always me he was going this semester.” enjoyed coming to work every day. I felt like In addition to caring for his mother, WilI did some good. One of my goals was to liams, 65, said he will continue working make school an interesting and happy place with kids. for kids.” “I’m sure I will have to work with kids, so Safe Exchange zone created — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has created a Safe Exchange Zone in the main parking lot located at 18100 Cumberland Rd. Residents who need to complete internet transactions or parents who need to do child custody exchanges can use this area. A Safe Exchange Zone is also available inside the main lobby of the Sheriff’s Office and is open around the clock. Donald (Don) L. Hipes, 83, Carmel, died Thursday morning, January 18, 2018 at his home in Carmel, IN. He was born March 24, 1934 in Royal Center, IN to Josephine and Roy Hipes, and married Deborah Ann Krueger February 24, 1978. Don graduated from Crawfordsville High School, where he earned 8 athletic letters and was the proud recipient of the Hybarger Award for outstanding athletes. Though his undergraduate education was interrupted by his service in the Armed Forces as a Sergeant in the US Army Infantry, Don received his BS from Butler (where he also lettered) and his MS from Purdue. His career in Education spanned 41 years, serving as Principal of various Indiana high schools, chiefly Lebanon and Noblesville, as well as State Supervisor of Correctional Education. After retirement at 62, he had fun with numerous part time positions—from kindergarten assistant to elementary school disciplinary coach to English and literature instructor for Indianapolis and Carmel schools, and IUPUI. Don also volunteered for many years as bookseller, bear hugger, and Santa Claus at the bookstores, Cover to Cover Books, Noblesville, and Treehouse Tales, Indianapolis, that he and Debby built together. Don was a member of Rotary International in Lebanon and Noblesville, where he served as president of the chapter. He also belonged to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and volunteered in the church office. Don was proud of growing up on his parents’ Crawfordsville farm, loyally followed the Chicago Cubs, enjoyed movies, books, travel and gazing at “his water” in Naples, Florida. He loved his wife Deb and their chocolate Havanese, Chapters. Don will be remembered for planting trees in their Stonewick neighborhood, enjoying irises and lilacs, telling funny stories, laughing at his own corny jokes, and a twinkling smile. He is survived by his wife Debby, his sister-in-law, Becky Krueger Malenkos (Michael Ridenour), his nephews, JW Malenkos (Marissa), Justin Malenkos (Eugenia) of Carmel, and his nieces and nephew, Cindy Hipes Bennett (Don), Carrie Hipes Bearden (Jim), John Hipes (Karen), Jill Hipes, and Jeni Hipes Hall (Larry) of Georgia, as well as 11 great nieces and nephews of Carmel, Georgia and Florida. Don’s parents and brother, Darrell, preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Stephen Ministry or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Indiana. A Memorial service will be held June 2, 2018, 11am at Flanner Buchanan-Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite), 9700 Allisonville Road, with visitation beginning at 9:30am. Online condolences may be made at www.flannerbuchanan.com. The family thanks Transitions Hospice for attentive and gentle life-ending care.

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HCAA kids art camp set for June By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarcurrent.com For more than a decade, the Hamilton County Artists’ Association has offered a summer art camp for SUMMER ACTIVITIES local kids. This year, the camp will return in June, offering sessions for children in first through eighth grade. “We’re all volunteers, and this year we’re partnering with the Watercolor Society of Indiana,” said Karen Fehr, an HCAA member and art camp chair. The HCAA’s artists, members and others lead the camp at the organization’s headquarters, The Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St. in downtown Noblesville. Volunteer artists work with kids as they create a variety of art projects grounded in traditions and techniques of fine arts. Fehr said campers can expect to work in various mediums. “We’re going to talk about Alexander Calder and his mobiles that he invented and make a mobile,” Fehr said. “We’re also going to talk about pop art and Andy Warhol and make an animal painting on canvas in the style of pop art. We always try to talk about at least two artists.”

Karen Fehr teaches watercolor techniques at last year’s art camp. (Submitted photo)

Fehr said the group also will learn about Aboriginal art. Sue Payne, an HCAA member who also leads weaving programs at Conner Prairie, will bring her students on the last day of the camp to teach how to weave a bracelet or a bookmark. Morning and afternoon sessions are available from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., June 18 to 21, Monday through Thursday. Cost is $45. Online registration is available by visiting hcaa-in.org/special-events-workshopsclasses. For more, contact Fehr at k.fehr1@ comcast.net, or call 317-847-7757.

DISPATCHES Photo contest – The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring its fifth annual photo contest for youth and adults who reside in Hamilton County. Digital files must be submitted by June 27. Additional information and entry forms are located at hamiltonswcd.org/photo-contest.html. Janus partners with Westfield – Janus Developmental Services has partnered with the City of Westfield. For more, visit janus-inc.org or westfieldwelcome. com. Plant the City Blue registration now open – During this year’s floral competition, the City of Westfield announced the featured colors will be blue and white to show support for the Indianapolis Colts coming to the area in the summer. Since blue flowers are difficult to find, the color purple also will be allowed. The competition is online, and residents should take pictures of their arrangements and submit them before June 22. For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com/plant-the-city-blue.

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War veterans talks Cuban Missile Crisis after 50 years of silence By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Westfield resident Robert McKenzie kept a secret for 50 years. The 79-year-old was COVER STORY drafted in 1961 and decided he didn’t want to go into the Army, so he went into the Air Force instead. As a result of his four-year service, he experienced the October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis firsthand. McKenzie Then 24, McKenzie was older than most servicemen when he was drafted. He also had some college experience, which qualified him to go into classified security service. After training, he traveled to Misawa, Japan, in August 1962 to work as a radio intercept analysis specialist. “We monitored Russian communications, military communications, which they sent in code,” McKenzie said. “We had to attempt to decipher code and read messages and send that on to the higher-ups and the National Security Agency in Washington. They changed codes every day, so every day we had to re-decipher what the code was.” He made $78 a month. “These guys were sitting around with headsets and radio equipment tuning into different frequencies until they found something,” McKenzie said. “They had me listen to it, and I told them if it was worth printing or to forget about it.” McKenzie said the most exciting time of his service was during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. The entire ordeal was a response from the Bay of Pigs Invasion, a failed invasion of Cuba by CIA-trained Cuban exiles, and America’s placement of missiles in Turkey. In response, USSR leader Nikita Khrushchev placed nuclear missiles in Cuba to prevent a U.S. invasion of the Communist island nation. Eventually, President John F. Kennedy negotiated an agreement with Khrushchev for the Soviets to pull the missiles from Cuba in exchange for the U.S. removing missiles from Turkey and agreeing not to invade Cuba. “The most exciting time, I guess, was dur-

Robert McKenzie, right, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis. (Submitted photo)

ceived an offer to work for the CIA but his wife at the time disapproved, so he began working in communications and electronics instead. He and Sue married in 1975 and moved to Westfield in 1995. The only reason Sue even knew her husband served in the military was because shortly after they were married, he began speaking different languages in his sleep. When she raised concerns about the reasons, he told her he used to be in the military. McKenzie was then monitored by the military to be sure he didn’t divulge U.S. secrets in his sleep. “(At the time), he didn’t tell me what he did or where he was, he just said he had learned some of these languages for his job,” Sue said. “Eventually, when he told our kids and our grandkids, they now say, ‘Grandpa was a spy.’”

WHAT IS DEFCON?

One of the first U-2 reconnaissance images of missile bases under construction in Cuba shown to President Kennedy on the morning of October 16, 1962. (Public Domain image)

ing the Cuban Missile Crisis,” he said. “I just got off work, and this officer came and said, ‘You got to get back to work immediately.’” When McKenzie returned to the secure compound where he worked in Misawa, the DEFCON sign was flashing DEFCON 2. “That’s almost nuclear war,” he said. “If it goes to (DEFCON) 1, it would be nuclear war. The military police were putting thermite bombs on all equipment. That means if we had to, as soon as the war started, the thermite would melt the equipment and the files if infiltrated. They were doing that, so we knew it was close.” For two days, McKenzie wasn’t allowed to leave the compound. If war broke out, he and the other radio intercept analysis specialists would be evacuated first, even before women and children. “We had top-secret clearance, and they

Robert McKenzie was the recipient of a Good Conduct medal. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

didn’t want us captured,” he said. After the crisis, McKenzie was forbidden to speak about the event or his time in the service until 50 years passed. The 50th anniversary of his enlistment was 2011. “It was just a rule set up by the military that you weren’t allowed to talk about what you did for 50 years, and then they declassify everything,” McKenzie said. Before 2011, McKenzie’s wife, Sue, knew he had served in the military but nothing more. When he told her what his role was, she wasn’t surprised. “Because of his personality, I really wasn’t surprised that that’s the type of job he would be in,” Sue said. “He just listens to other people more than (being) a talker, so I really wasn’t surprised because it fit his personality perfectly. He’s very analytical.” When he left the military, McKenzie re-

There are five levels of DEFCON, or Defense Readiness Condition. It is an alert state used by the United States Armed Forces. Threat levels range from DEFCON 5, the least severe, to DEFCON 1, the most severe. The system is controlled by the president and the secretary of defense. The levels are as follows:

DEFCON 5

Lowest state of readiness

DEFCON 4

Increased intelligence watch and strengthened security measures

DEFCON 3

Increase in force readiness above that required for normal readiness

DEFCON 2

Next step to nuclear war

DEFCON 1

Nuclear war is imminent

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A wider menu Commentary by Terry Anker As avid readers, each day we receive a panoply of updates, blasts, news and posts about all sort and manner of ideas. Even this paper appears in our mailboxes eagerly enticing us to open, review and stay a while. Because of the many topics that might pique our interest, social media bots, editorial pros and would-be lifestyle experts all gauge our thinking with an eye to deliver more of said content to keep us interested – and their product above the constant chatter of this media age. Tailored articles and suggested columns all fill our senses. It is a bit as if our favorite restaurant took note that we have had the same general menu item three of the last five visits. Promptly, it removed all other flavors and created a menu just for us. Gone would be anything that might allow us to stray from our daily ritual of meat and potatoes. Countless variations on the singular theme would be advanced. In a world where we customize to a narrow slice of the menu, aren’t we missing the abundance of our choices? And, can our bodies remain healthy, or even survive, on a diet compressed to our limited notions of what we might enjoy? Discerning, reading, contemplating – each requires a modicum of adventure. How can we come to know our tastes if we only sample things we already know? Certainly, the safe, easy choice is the familiar and the self-reinforcing. At times, a hearty meat and potato stew is warranted, if not required. Still, is it suited for a daily diet? Pineapple is not my favorite. Brussels sprouts are. Isn’t there room for both on my plate? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@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 Wyoming, any person who fails to close a fence is subject to a fine of up to $750. Source: dumblaws.com

READER’S VIEW Include pickleball at YMCA Editor, I was pleased to learn about the Westfield Schools partnership with the YMCA near Grand Park. As part of the larger development on Wheeler Farms, I would propose that designated inside and/or outside pickleball courts be included in the master plan. Yes, a few local parks, church gyms, and community tennis courts have been taped off to accommodate pickleball often with portable nets. However, few communities are like Brookville, Ind., which made a commitment to a pickleball complex. Never heard of pickleball? Google it! This 50-year-old sport has become extremely popular in the Midwest as evidenced by its demand at the Monon Center in Carmel, Pearson Tennis Club in Zionsville, and the SportsONE Fieldhouse in Fort Wayne, to name a few locations throughout Indiana. Those area residents

who winter in such places as The Villages in Florida, may play daily at its 190-plus dedicated sole purpose outdoor pickleball courts. Current and future players will appreciate our planners’ foresight for a few well maintained and permanent courts under the management of the YMCA through its affiliation with the city, school system, and Grand Park. As a retired public school administrator, I would predict that Pickleball will soon become an extracurricular activity for our middle and high school students along with other club sports such as volleyball, lacrosse, etc. I trust that Eric Ellsworth, president of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, Supt. Sherry Grate, and Mayor Andy Cook will see the value added by a pickleball venue for our greater community of patrons, students and families. Gary Collings Westfield

In this episode of “Evolution of a Dance Mom: An Exposé,” I explore how a new dance mom experiences the five stages of grief. Enjoy! HUMOR After her daughter’s firstever competition, the DM will see nothing but positives: The supportive and professional atmosphere, the fair and clearly defined judging guidelines and the beauty and grace of all the young performers. This is the classic shock-and-denial phase, when the DM subconsciously is unable and unwilling to look below the glitter lipstick and faux lashes to the crazy that ferments beneath. By her third competition, however, the DM will move on to anger. She will have had it with obnoxious mothers screeching, “Own it, Maddie!” and the exorbitant tuition/ entrance fees. She will mutter things like “Where’d my life go?” in her tormented sleep. But by this point, the DM is committed. She’ll fail miserably at the bargaining stage (“If you quit, I’ll buy you a pony!”) and muddle through a few weeks of depression (“I’m sorry my tears ruined your bun, honey”). Dark days, for certain. As the season wraps with nationals, however, the DM will reach the last phase of acceptance. She’ll understand that her daughter has found her passion and that she must do whatever it takes to put her child’s dreams ahead of her own frustrations. The DM will have accepted the cost, the time commitment and even the requisite sequined booty shorts. She’ll know to bring a good book, wear a pair of quality ear plugs and appreciate the endless opportunities to ruthlessly judge other women and their kids. She will have accepted her fate as a Dance Mom. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.

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Indy 500’s checkered past Commentary by Dick Wolfsie We all recall Indy 500 winners like Rick Mears, Al Unser, Jr. and A. J. Foyt. Recently, a longtime friend (and race fan HUMOR for 80 years) reminisced about some of his favorite race facts. If you’ve never heard of them, it’s because he made them up. THE CLEANEST RACE CAR DRIVER was Daring Dudley Doolittle, a fierce competitor and an immaculate dresser. In 1963, Dudley pulled his gleaming white racecar into the pits on the 100th lap. As his crew provided additional fuel and two new tires, Dudley took a shower and shaved. However, he slipped on a bar of soap and it took several minutes to hobble back to his car, resulting in a last-place finish. Dudley may have been the cleanest driver ever, but after that race his career was pretty much washed up. THE ODDEST FUEL was used by a 1944 car driven by Percy Vichy of Paris. His Peugeot ran on pure perfume. The car was the brainchild of Andy Grandasmelli, who was allergic to gasoline fumes. The engine raised a stink from officials, but for Vichy the smell of victory kept getting stronger. His perfumepowered car led every lap until the last one,

when he ran out of fuel, stopping 1-inch from the finish line. What irony: He lost by a nose. THE MOST ARTISTIC CAR was owned by California artist Victor Van Go. In 1948, Van Go attached a huge canvas to the outside wall along the main stretch. On each lap, Van Go took out his palette and brushes. As he sped down the straightaway, he extended his arm and applied a swath of colors, resulting in an impressionistic mural. To this day, he is known as the world’s fastest painter. THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL CAR was owned by Greg Sturley, who had a passenger seat installed for an exotic dancer. She would shed an article of clothing with each lap, and drivers stayed behind Sturley’s car to watch the show. Sturley finished first, but the l933 committee ruled his ploy illegal and stripped him of the honor. This was the origin of the word “racy.”

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Hollywood Feed to open in Clay news@currentinwestfield.com Hollywood Feed, which offers natural and holistic pet food and products, will open its first Indiana location in NEW BIZ Clay Terrace this summer. The organization supports local rescues through pet adoption and community events. The pet food store will complement the outdoor mall’s dog park. The store is pet-friendly. Sorenson “Hollywood Feed is a unique and fitting addition to the already outstanding lineup of restaurants and stores at Clay Terrace,” stated Jennifer Jones, general manager at Clay Terrace. “Hollywood Feed’s commitment to providing natural and holistic pet foods and service to the community with pet adoptions is a wonderful complement to other Clay Terrace retailers and the Clay Terrace Dog Park.” “At Hollywood Feed, we strive to do what is right by our customers, our employees and our communities. We work to serve our communities in ways that truly benefit the people and pets that live there,” stated

What the inside of the Hollywood Feed store will look like. (Submitted photo)

DISPATCHES Home showcase benefits charities – The nation’s largest privately held home builder, David Weekley Homes, recently hosted the third annual Showcase of Homes. In April, more than 8,700 visitors stopped by showcase homes across the nation to see current design and décor trends. A $5 donation was given to a local nonprofit for each visitor who registered with a sales consultant during the event, amounting to more than $43,000 for 19 local charities.

Unemployment remains low – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.2 percent for April and remains lower than the national rate of 3.9 percent. The state’s 64.0 percent labor force participation rate remains above the national rate of 62.8 percent and Indiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims continue to be at historical lows. Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Brittany Sorenson, chief operating officer. “Our Feed Team receives over 40 hours of training every year, allowing us to offer knowledgeable, hands-on customer service and high-quality products to the pet-loving community in Clay Terrace. We can’t wait to see what we can add to Clay Terrace’s already wonderful neighborhood and thank you for allowing us to become a part of your community.” Hollywood Feed’s hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more, visit hollywoodfeed.com.

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On May 4, Riverview Health Foundation hosted its 14th annual Women of Vision Luncheon for 400 attendFUNDRAISER ees and raised nearly $80,000 to benefit women’s services, programs and equipment at Riverview Health. At the luncheon, the Women of Vision Giving Club grants, totaling $36,800, were presented to the following areas and programs at Riverview Health: Rehab & Fitness, Corporate Wellness, Touch of Love, Maternity Center, Women’s Center, Women’s Boutique and

Radiation Oncology. Since its inception, the Women of Vision Giving Club has granted more than $460,000 to impact the lives of women and children in Hamilton County. “This year, keynote speaker Kelly Corrigan, New York Times Best-selling author and nationally recognized speaker, shared her amazing stories of success, challenge and perseverance,” said Megan Wiles, executive director of Riverview Health Foundation. “Each attendee also received a copy of her newest book, ‘Tell Me More,’ thanks to CarDon & Associates.” To learn more about the Women of Vision Giving Club, visit riverview.org/foundation.

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Looking up at the sky, elated to have made it into summer, you swat at a bug flying past your head. The EYE CARE bug is unbothered, for it’s not a bug at all, but a floater. If you don’t know what that is, great! You’re one of the lucky ones. If you do have floaters, you know they can be downright maddening. Floaters, as the name eloquently suggests, are usually just debris floating around inside the eye. The most common floaters are from a common condition called vitreous degeneration. The vitreous, a gellike solution inside the eye, condenses as we age to form clumps and strands. These clumps create shadows on the retina, causing you to see that ever-evasive bug or cobweb. Nearly everyone gets vitreous degeneration eventually, but it occurs earlier in nearsighted eyes. Although floaters are usually a benign finding, they can be a symptom of various

sight-threatening conditions like retinal detachments or hemorrhages. You should have your floaters checked that same day if they suddenly increase in number, or if they’re accompanied by flashes of light or blurred vision. Retinal tears and detachments are treatable, but highly time-sensitive. Once your floaters have been given the “all-clear,” you shouldn’t worry about them. In fact, you’ll do anything you can to ignore them. Some patients’ floaters are just a part of their everyday lives, never trailing too far from their central vision. Every eye doctor has a few patients who have to pause when reading the eye chart to let their floater pass by. The tough truth is that there is nothing we can do about this debris, but take comfort in the fact that they do tend to settle and become less disturbing with time. Dr. Matthew Clark, O.D., practices at Carmel Eyecare. For more, email him at mclark@ carmeleyecare.com.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com “Million Dollar Quartet” was quite valuable to Actors Theatre of Indiana’s first run in the fall of 2016. THEATER “It broke all box office records. It’s definitely back by popular demand,” said ATI co-founder Don Farrell, who performs as Sam Phillips. “We have most of the cast coming back. Our Carl Perkins and our Jerry Lee Lewis are new. “Our previous Jerry Lee Lewis has got the national tour. That’s why he can’t come in, but we have an amazing cast coming in.” ATI will present “Million Dollar Quartet” from June 1 to June 17 at the Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “Our sales are doing really well,” Farrell said. “We are well ahead of our typical sales. Obviously, I want to encourage people to get their tickets as soon as possible. It’s going to sell out. I know it will because it did before, and that’s one of the reasons we’re bringing it back.” Gavin Rohrer will play Jerry Lee Lewis and Sean Riley will play Carl Perkins. Both have played in the musical in other productions. Returning to the cast are Brandon Alstott as Johnny Cash; Adam Tran as Elvis Presley; Nathan Shew as Fluke; and Betsy Norton as Dyanne. As part of the show, ATI will give more information about the 2018-19 season, which opens with “A Comedy of Tenors,” from Sept. 7 to Sept. 30, followed by “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” Nov. 16 to Dec. 13; “Ruthless,” Jan. 25, 2019 to Feb. 17; and “Forbidden Broadway; It’s Back, It’s New and Better Than Ever!” April 26 to May 19. “‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is nostalgic and sweet, and the other three shows are hysterically funny,” Farrell said. Farrell said there is a possibility of additional shows. “We have some big things planned for CarmelFest and the parade,” Farrell said. “There is so much synergy and momentum

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Left to right, ATI 2016 “Million Dollar Quartet” lineup: Taylor Gray, Jeremy Sevelovitz, Kroy Presley, Brandon Alstott (behind Presley), Adam Tran and Betsy Norton (Submitted photo).

for ATI this year.” For more, visit atistage.org. Sip-N-Song on tap for June 5 The Sip-N-Song, an ATI fundraiser, is set from 6 to 9 p.m. June 5 at Peace Water Winery in Carmel. Donatello’s will provide appetizers. Tickets are $25 and are available on Eventbrite.

“It broke all box office records. It’s definitely back by popular demand. We have most of the cast coming back. Our Carl Perkins and our Jerry Lee Lewis are new.” - ATI co-founder Don Farrell “The Sip-N-Song is going to be brand new for us to have right after opening,” Farrell said. “It’s a good opportunity to introduce them to the two new actors. It’s going to be a great opportunity for

the cast and the audience who loved it so much the first time to be able to see the cast they saw the first time as well. This is our first time doing something like this tied in with the production. All these local businesses working together to support professional theater is marvelous.” Tech crew workshop set for June 2 An ATI workshop, called “The Business of Backstage – A Theatre Tech Experience” is set from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m June 2 at the Studio Theater Rehearsal Room 141/142. This three-hour, intense workshop, for ages 13-18, is a unique, hands-on training program for students wanting to learn the important aspects of working behind the curtain. The focus of the workshop will be on calling cues, setting props, running follow spot, quick changes, problem-solving, backstage etiquette and the importance of communication and team work. Workshop students will have the opportunity to attend technical rehearsals, final dress rehearsal and the June 2 performance of “Million Dollar Quartet.” Cost for the workshop is $60. To register, visit atibusinessofbackstage.eventbrite.com

The Eighth Annual Summer Concert Series presented by Century 21 Scheetz will be held each Thursday at Clay Terrace from June 7 to Aug. 2. A rain-out date is set for Aug. 9 if needed. Concert fans will enjoy the rotating lineup of musical acts performing everything from 1970s covers to today’s hottest hits on the Clay Terrace lawn located behind Kona Grill from 7 to 9 p.m. The series will begin June 7 with Living Proof and continue with Indianapolis-area favorites throughout the series. Shoppers are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, food and beverages to enjoy the concerts in a relaxing atmosphere. Local vendors also will be on-site providing a number of food and beverage options. The series lineup includes: June 7: Living Proof; June 14: Dave & Rae; June 21: Mike & Joe; June 28: Stella Luna & the Satellites; July 5: The Doo!; July 12: My Yellow Rickshaw; July 19: Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All-Stars; July 26: Toy Factory and Aug. 2: Greta Speaks. Westfield — Urban Vines Winery and Brewery, 303 E. 161st St., will host music by Douglas Taylor and fireworks May 27. Music begins at 7 p.m. and fireworks will be at dusk. Bring blankets and chairs. Carmel — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will present “Mozart’s Requiem” at 3 p.m. June 3 at The Palladium. Fishers — The June Art in City Hall showcase will be from June 2 to June 29 at Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. The showcase features art from more than 60 Indiana artists. Art will be on display on the upper and lower floors of City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Noblesville — Big 80’s Band will perform a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. May 31 at Dillon Park, 6351 Midland Lane. Fishers — My Yellow Rickshaw will perform as the Tuesday free concert series kicks off at 7 p.m. June 5 near the Fishers amphitheater.

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a challenge.” Set on Labor Day weekend in the joint backyard of two middle-aged widows, the story revolves around the melancholy lives of, among other characters, Helen Potts, Hal Carter, Millie Owens, Madge Owens, Flo Owens, Rosemary Sydney and Alan Seymour. Loneliness, abandonment, regret, desperation and, ultimately, hope are among the themes. For more information and tickets, visit westfieldplayhouse.org or call 317-402-3341.

Members of the PrairieTown String Band include, left to right: Dan Wethington, banjo; Janet Gilray, lead vocals and guitar; Bob Foster, upright bass. Not pictured is Myra Dworsky, fiddle. (Submitted photos)

Blackberry Jam Folk Band players include: Leslie Selden- Krom, fiddle; Lisa Wagner-Schroeder, upright bass; Steve Kobe, mandolin; Jean Roberts, lead vocals and guitar; Kevin Reynolds, banjo; and Bill Bailey, washboard.

Rosie Allenson, who portrays Millie Owens, practices her lines during rehearsal for “Picnic.” (Submitted photo)

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$15 suggested donation Second Saturday Songwriters Showcase June 9, 7-10 p.m. $15 suggested donation Frank Lee & Allie Burbrink in concert June 15, 7 p.m. $15 suggested donation Beginning Your Memoir A Writing Workshop with Ellen Santasiero June 16, 1-5 p.m. $35 per person. Adults and older teens welcome. Fourth Friday Young Songwriters Series June 22, 7-10 p.m. $5 requested donation NICE Workshop #3 June 23, 1-5 p.m. $10 per person Page & Stage Theatre Co.’s Summer Drama Camp June 25 - July 28 $175 for Basic and Intermediate, $225 for Advanced Open Theatre Fridays: $25 for

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String Time on the Square returns to Hamilton County Courthouse Square June 2 in Noblesville. CONCERT This is the second year for the concert series, which is geared for fans of country and bluegrass music. It is sponsored in part by Legacy Keepers Music, a nonprofit educational charity whose mission is to promote family friendly musical entertainment and share music embedded with historical folklore and American heritage.

The first band to appear in the June 2 series launch is PrairieTown String Band, led by Janet Gilray of Noblesville. The next concert is Blackberry Jam, the Folk Band, led by Jean Roberts of Arcadia, set for June 30. Other bands to perform, all from Hamilton County, include Cornfields and Crossroads Bluegrass Band July 28, New Augusta Bluegrass Band Aug. 25 and the Gold Country Band Sept. 1. The free concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to bring lawn chairs for open seating. The family friendly concert series will take place on the northeast lawn of the courthouse.

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GHDT showcases young talent By Heather Collins editorial@youarecurrent.com The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will feature the budding, blooming talent of its G2 and Academy dancers June DANCE 1 to 3 at the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. G2 is the dance company’s blooming and advanced dancers, ages 13 to 18. The annual “G2 in Concert” showcases a variety of diverse styles, from ballet to jazz, and features performances of the company’s repertoire. The pre-professional G2 dancers practice six days a week and hope to pursue careers in dance. Many former G2 dancers have gone on to college and university dance programs. Three former G2 dancers are now professional dancers with the Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. The G2 dancers will perform a wide breadth of the company’s unique repertoire, including excerpts from “Luz de Luna” and popular classics, including “God’s Island,” “Trail of Tears,” “The Western Wall” and “Angels.” “It’s a nice, eclectic mix of dances,” Artis-

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tic Director Gregory Hancock said. The “Academy Showcase” features the budding talent of the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre students, ages 6 to 18. The “Academy Showcase” is choreographed by 12 different teachers from the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, many of whom are company dancers. GHDT will present “G2 in Concert” at 7 p.m. June 1 and 3 p.m. June 2. The “Academy Showcase” will take place at 7 p.m. June 2 and 3 p.m. June 3. All performances will be at the Academy of GHDT, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. Tickets are $20. For tickets, visit the Academy of GHDT or call 317-844-2660.

Lincoln Park series offers variety By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The Lincoln Park Concert Series offers a bit of everything among its seven concerts. “We pride ourselves in CONCERT bringing a diverse genre of music each year,” concert series committee member Candace Ulmer said. “Committee member Tim McLaughlin brings us the bands and Zionsville resident Dawn McKnight joined our committee this year. Herzig Zionsville Cultural District Board members Casey Maish handles our advertising and media marketing and Kathy Scales Brown is our emcee for the concerts.” Ulmer, a longtime Zionsville resident, handles securing sponsorship for the series. “Personally, I have to have some Motown music,” Ulmer said. The Midtown Madmen will perform Motown music July 11. “Max Allen is returning from last year, but I am really looking forward to hearing all of them,” Ulmer said. “I believe both Monika Herzig and Tommy Norris have a wide range of music genres, and you have to just love

the names of Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish and the Half Step Sisters. The best is saved for last, and that is the Zionsville’s Got Talent concert.” The final concert of the summer is open to all Zionsville residents, of any age, and the surrounding area. Auditions begin in mid-July. Jennie Kistner is the music arranger/accompanist. The concert program starts at 6:30 p.m. with performer Mr. Daniel playing children’s songs. The music begins at 7 p.m. This is the 27th year for the series, which was started by Tom and Mary Lee Koppelman and Debbie Cranfill.

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Commentary by Mark Johson Where to go: The Old Spaghetti Factory Where it is: 918 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel When it’s open: Sunday-Thursday 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Lunch hours Monday-Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mark’s take: Here is an old classic with a new twist. Step inside the Old Spaghetti Factory, the latest addition to the city of Carmel. Open your taste buds for appetizers, soup, salads, sides and entrees with a zesty Italian flavor. Throw in a full bar, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a culinary excursion. What to get: Lasagna is good. I know, I’m always all about the lasagna. It’s my Achilles’ heel. However, this lasagna makes it into my Top 5. It’s a generous serving

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“Picnic,” Westfield Playhouse, 1836 W. Ind. 32, Westfield

7:30 p.m. June 1, 2

Main Street Productions presents William Inge’s 1953 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of a love story. Jen Otterman returns to direct the play. Cost: $12 to $14.

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“Singin’ in the Rain,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

1:30 p.m., May 26

“Mozart’s Requiem,” the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel.

This production of the popular musical features audience favorites Timothy Ford and Sarah Hund, who return to reprise their roles as Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont. Cost: $44-$69 (includes buffet dinner)

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“Million Dollar Quartet,” Actors Theatre of  7:30 p.m. June 1, 2 and Indiana, the Studio Theater, the Center 2 p.m. June 3 for the Performing Arts, Carmel Actors Theatre of Indiana brings back this musical, which was a popular hit for ATI during the 2016-17 season. The show features an impromptu jam session with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis in 1956. Cost: $20 to $45.

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“An Evening with Straight No Chaser,” the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

8 p.m. June 1

Founded at Indiana University, Straight No Chaser has become one of the top male a cappella groups in the world. Cost: $99.50.

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3 p.m. June 3

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents “Mozart’s Requiem” in the 2017-18 final concert. Cost: $10 to $25. Annie, played by Zionsville’s Claire Kaufman, gives her dog, Sandy, a hug. (Submitted photo)

“Annie,” Beef & Boards 8 p.m., May 31, June 1, 2, 5 and Dinner Theatre 1:30 and 7 p.m. June 3 The musical follows Little Orphan Annie in 1930s New York City. Famous songs include “Tomorrow,” “Hard Knock Life,” and “Maybe.” Cost: $44-$69 (includes buffet dinner). Discount of $10 for children ages 3-15

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Kenny Chesney, Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville

7:30 p.m. May 31

Country music singer Kenny Chesney makes his Indianapolis area stop during his “Trip Around the Sun Tour.”  Cost: $33 to $133

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“G2 in Concert” and “Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Academy Showcase,” The Academy of Gregory Hancock Academy, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel

“G2 in Concert”: 7 p.m. June 1, 3 p.m. “GHDT Academy Showcase”: 7 p.m. June 2, 3 p.m. June 3

As part of 20th anniversary season, GHDT presents an all-student production, “G2 in Concert” and “Academy Showcase.” More: Call 317-844-2660 or email theacademyofghdt@gmail.com

“Kurt Vonnegut’s God Bless You Mr. Rosewater,” Phoenix Theatre, 705 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis

8 p.m. May 26, June 1, 2 and 2 p.m. May 27 and June 3

A musical based on Indianapolis native Kurt Vonnegut’s book of Eliot Rosewater wanting to give his millions away to the problematic citizens of Rosewater County, Indiana. Cost: $24 to $39.

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An article on articles Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt No, this isn’t going to be some kind of meta article on the state of newspaper journalism, nor is it about the Greek god of creative painting, ArtiGRAMMAR GUY cles (OK, I just made that up). Instead, today we’re talking about articles, which are special kinds of adjectives that are always used with — and give some information about — a noun. In English, we have three articles: a, an and the. A and an are considered indefinite articles, which refer to any member of a group. Remember, a and an = any. Use “a” before words that begin with consonants. For example: The cat had a fifth leg which dangled freely on the left side of her body. Use “an” before words that begin with vowels. For example: Lance is an amateur taxidermist, specializing in stuffing animals that have extra limbs. In contrast, English’s one definite article (the) comes before a noun when you’re referring to something specific and precise. It makes sense that we have one definite article; it’s the only one. For example: Have you shaved the dog? In this instance, you’re not referring to just anyone’s dog (your neighbor might not be happy if you showed up and shaved his dog); you’re referring to “the” dog, probably yours.

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CITY OF WESTFIELD REQUEST FOR BIDS ON PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHWEST INTERSECTION OF US31 AND 191ST STREET WESTFIELD, INDIANA 46074 The City of Westfield in accordance with and pursuant to I.C. §361-11-42 takes the following action to solicit offers for the purchase of the remnant parcel properties located near the northwest intersection of U.S. 31 and 191st Street Westfield, Indiana 46074 (“Subject Property”). 1. The City wishes to dispose of the eight (8) remnant parcels comprising approximately 0.877 acres. 2. The City has determined that the property cannot be developed, has no direct access to U.S. 31 and is of no benefit to the City and thus will best serve its interests in being sold. 3. City wishes to dispose of the property in accordance with the procedure provided for under I.C. §36-1-11-4. 4. City is requesting bids for the property as follows: (a) For all of the Subject Property comprising in total approximately 0.877 acres full legal descriptions and drawings are available at Westfield City Services 2728 E. 171st Street Westfield, Indiana 46074 to the attention of John Rogers. (b) Time of closing and possession will be negotiable. (c) Bids will be awarded at a public meeting held 6/4/18 at 6:30 p.m. at Westfield City Hall located at 130 Penn Street Westfield, Indiana 46704; if no responsive bids are received the period to receive bids will be extended 30 days, and; All proposals must be for the purchase for all of the above property. 5. The following criteria will be used in evaluating the proposals: (a) the Subject Property will not be sold to a person who is ineligible under I.C. §36-1-11-16; (b) a proposal submitted by a trust (as defined in I.C. §30-4-11(a)) must identify each beneficiary of the trust and each settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust; (c) Bidders may determine certain conditions of the sale (such as required zoning, soil or drainage conditions) as a prerequisite to purchasing the property; (d) Minimum bid based upon appraisals and costs associated with this sale is set at $35,000.00. 6. The qualifications and experience of the person or entity submitting the proposal will be most important in evaluating a proposal followed by the financial components such as the amount of the proposed offer and financial responsibility. 7. Each proposal must be submitted with a statement of financial responsibility showing the assets and liabilities of the proposed buyer as certified by the disposing agent of the City or an independent certified public accountant or accounting firm. 8. Persons or entities submitting proposals may discuss this request with the following individual for clarification to assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to the requirements of this solicitation for bids. Mr. John Rogers Purchasing and Disposal Agent for the City of Westfield 317-804-3000 9. Bid will be awarded to the highest and most responsive bid. City reserves the right to reject all bids. ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. ON JUNE 1, 2018: City of Westfield, Indiana 2728 E. 171st Street Westfield, Indiana 46074 Attention: John Rogers CITY OF WESTFIELD, INDIANA By: /s/ Brian J. Zaiger, Esq. City Attorney

May 29, 2018

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