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City council hears ordinance amendments

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The Westfield City Council met Sept. 11 in the Assembly Room at Westfield City Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 9.

What happened: The council addressed the death of District 3 City Councilor Joe Edwards.

What it means: Council President Mike Johns asked District 4 Councilmember Scott Frei to temporarily fill the role of council vice president. According to Johns, there will be a caucus of District 3 precinct committeemen in the next 30 days to fill Edward’s seat on an interim basis for the remainder of the year.

What happened: The council voted on ordinance 22-52 and an amendment to the Wheeler Landing planned unit development. The developer is seeking to rezone 2.34 acres of the property on the southwest corner of 186th Street and Kinsey Avenue

What it means: The ordinance would add the 2.34 acres of real estate to Area III into the Wheeler Landing PUD. The property is surrounded by land to the west, south and east that is zoned the Wheeler Landing PUD District. The council voted to pass the ordinance 6-0.

What happened: The council voted on ordinance 23-15 allowing the City of Westfield to issue TIF bonds for the development of the front street project.

What it means: The city would issue up to $9.9 million in economic redevelopment bonds for the construction of 2,900 linear feet for the extension of Westfield Boulevard with sidewalks, landscaping, streetlights, storm drains and a stormwater detention structure. It would also include hardscaping at the intersection of the new Westfield Boulevard and Union Street and purchase land needed for the construction. The council voted to pass the ordinance 5-1 with Troy Patton voting no.

What happened: The council heard the introduction of ordinance 23-21, described as amendment VII to the Wheeler Landing PUD

What it means: The proposed amendment will add the additional uses of multi family and assisted living/nursing home as permitted uses on approximately 20.94 (+/-) acres of property in Area IV of the Wheeler Landing PUD on the southeast corner of 181st Street and Dartown Road. The amendment would allow for the development of an aging in place development comprised of single story attached multi-family development and a multi-story building comprised of independent living, assisted living and memory care units.

What’s next: There will be a neighborhood meeting Sept. 26 and a hearing at the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission Oct. 2.

What happened: The council heard the introduction of ordinance 23-22, described at amendment V to Custom Commerce Park PUD

What it means: The proposed amendment to the Custom Commerce Park PUD is seeking development of the last remaining lot in Custom Commerce Park, at 17230 Foundation Pkwy. The proposed land use is a high-end automotive refurbishing, service and sales business for Indy Auto Man. The auto refurbishing and service aspects of the proposed use are permitted on the property today; however, the sale of automobiles is not. Attorney for the client Matt Skelton of Church Church Hittle and Antrim said the property would not function like a traditional car dealership because nearly all of the business is generated online, and site visits would typically be by appointment only. Councilmember Cindy Spoljaric expressed concern because the way the ordinance is written it could be used for a standard car dealership and that is what the business is described as so if the property were to be sold in the future the city could end up with a standard car dealership in the future and that isn’t necessarily what they would be voting for.

What’s next: There is a neighbor meeting Sept. 26 pending securing a location for the meeting. The ordinance will be heard at the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission Oct. 2.

What happened: The council heard the introduction of ordinance 23-23, described as Amendment 1 to the Spring Mill Center PUD

What it means: The proposed amendment will provide for a developed sign program throughout the Spring Mill Centre PUD Area. This would allow for two larger center signs at two entrances on Spring Mill Road and four smaller monument signs along Ind 32.

What’s next: The ordinance will be heard at the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission Oct. 2.

What happened: The council heard the introduction of ordinance 23-24 described as the TowneRun PUD

What it means: LOR Commercial Development is seeking a proposed Planned Unit Development on approximately 34.62 acres at the northwest corner of Towne Road and West 146th Street for its TowneRun development. TowneRun will feature a diverse mix of local/neighborhood commercial uses, townhomes and single-family residential uses. TowneRun will offer local/neighborhood commercial uses and restaurants with outdoor dining and also a health and wellness club. The residential components of TowneRun will feature owner occupied townhomes and courtyard homes, serving as an extension of the Courtyards of Westfield neighborhood existing immediately north of TowneRun.

What’s next: There will be a neighborhood meeting on Sept. 20 in Epcon’s clubhouse at the Courtyards of Westfield. The ordinance will have an advisory plan commission workshop Sept. 18.

COMMUNITY

Edwards ‘tireless proponent’ of Westfield

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Joe Edwards, a lifelong Westfield resident who represented District 3 on the Westfield City Council, died Sept. 8 following a long illness.

IN MEMORIUM

Edwards first served on the town council, then the city council, after Westfield transitioned from a town to a city. He spent most of his professional career in business finance and owned Edwards-Steele Financial Services until 2005.

According to city leaders, Edwards played a prominent role in Westfield’s transformation from a small farming town into the sixth-fastest growing city in the U.S. The city recently honored Edwards by naming a future park Joe Edwards Plaza.

“Joe was a tireless proponent of Westfield,” Mayor Andy Cook stated. “His passion for our community, advocacy for its residents and relentless pursuit of progress have left a legacy that will continue to benefit future generations of Westfield residents.”

Mayor-elect Scott Willis, a current city council member, echoed Cook’s sentiment.

“Joe Edwards service this nation and our city throughout his adult life,” Willis stated. “His deep passion for Westfield and our residents was evident in everything he did. I always valued his opinions and will miss the advice he gave me.”

Edwards is survived by his wife, Jo Ann, of more than 50 years. He was a father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral services were entrusted to Randall and Roberts Funeral Home. Services were to be held Sept. 16 at Westfield Friends Church.

To read Edwards full obituary visit randallroberts.com/obituaries/james-edwards

DISPATCH

Government Meetings – The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Assembly Room at Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn St. a Westfield City Hall. Both meetings will be viewable online at youtube.com/user/CityofWestfieldIN.

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Pickleball tournaments coming to Grand Park

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com

The largest pickleball event in Indiana is coming to Grand Park Sports Center in Westfield.

whole,” Trnian said.

SPORTS

On Sept. 12 at the Grand Park Events Center, the Association of Pickleball Players announced that the inaugural APP Collegiate Championships and Midwest Open will be played Jan. 3 through Jan. 7 in 2024 at the Grand Parks Sports Center.

The APP, founded in 2019, serves professionals, senior professionals and amateurs in U.S pickleball, according to its website.

Matt Trnian, director of the Grand Park Sports Campus, said pickleball’s popularity in the U.S has grown rapidly and the facility looks forward to hosting the tournaments.

“This is a great opportunity for not only Grand Park but the City of Westfield as a

The top college pickleball teams in the U.S. will participate in the 2024 APP Collegiate Championships. Teams will have of a minimum of four players (two men and two women) and a maximum of six (three men and three women).

Participants of all ages and skill levels can enter the APP Midwest Open. A wildcard playoff will be featured at the event, guaranteeing pro champions a wildcard entry into a designated APP Tour event.

During the week of the event, Grand Park Events Center will be turned into APP’s main attraction for pickleball featuring 28 pickleball courts, a championship court, a stadium with seating for spectators, VIP sections, player locker rooms, a large bar and restaurant that gives guests a view of the fields.

For more, visit theapp.global/.

DISPATCHES

Riverview Health welcomes new gastroenterologist — Riverview Health Physicians announced the addition of Dr. Timothy Imler to Riverview Health Physicians

pleted his fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology at Indiana University School of Medicine. He enjoys traveling with his wife and three daughters and spending time outdoors. For more, visit riverview.org.

Imler

Gastroenterology. As a second generation physician with family ties in Indiana, Dr. Imler is a board-certified gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include colorectal cancer prevention and treatment of digestive diseases. Dr. Imler graduated from Case Western Reserve University and com-

Movies in the Plaza — Head out to the Grand Junction Plaza Great Lawn for Movies in the Plaza Sept. 29. “Space Jam (1996)” will play at 7 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs for a comfortable viewing experience at these free entertainment nights. For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com/ movies-in-the-plaza.

From left, mayor-elect of Westfield Scott Willis, creative founder of APP Ken Herrmann and Westfield Mayor Andy Cook. (Photo by Edward Redd)

First Westfield Pride event set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Alisha Hunter had talked about holding a Pride event in Westfield for the past several years.

AWARENESS

“I finally decided this was the year to get it done,” said Hunter, founding member and chief executive officer of Westfield Pride Ltd. “So, we’ve been working very hard to get the process going. There’s been a lot of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the Indiana Statehouse and nationwide. I think we’ve had our share of local news of local politicians who have done things that have made the LGBTQ community feel unwelcome. It’s time to show we are a welcoming community. It’s the right atmosphere to do this and let people know we’re a supportive community.”

The inaugural Westfield Pride event will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at Asa Bales Park in Westfield. The free event is designed to celebrate LGBTQ+ social and self-acceptance, achievements and legal rights.

“Carmel is the only other Pride event in Hamilton County, so we’ll be the second one,” Hunter said. “I’m the mother of an

Westfield Pride planning group members, front, from left, Brian Ayers, Kris Turner and Sarah Crews. Back, from left, Jennifer Hill, Alisha Hunter and Evelyn Davis.. (Photo courtesy of Westfield Pride)

LGBTQ child, so it’s something I’m passionate about.”

Hunter said there are more than 70 Pride events in the state of Indiana, and the majority happen in June.

“There was no way we could have been ready in June, and Pride can happen anytime,” Hunter said.

Hunter said Carmel Pride, Indy Pride and Pendleton Pride organizers have been extremely helpful in the process.

There will be two DJs and speakers. Jan’s Village Pizza, Fillers Stuffed Burgers and Que King will be among the food vendors. Hunter said there will be several local dessert vendors.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS

September 13 and 27 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Hamilton County Health Department

18030 Foundation Drive, Noblesville

Those interested in participating are asked to register in advance at: patients.vaxcare.com/registration

• Parents need to enter the code IN15561 and then select their preferred date.

• Families should provide insurance information if available.

• There is an eight-dollar administration fee per vaccine for those who are uninsured or underinsured.

• Clinics are open to children ages five and older.

Indiana school children going into kindergarten, sixth grade, and 12th grade are required to receive age-specific immunizations prior to school starting.

A full list of immunizations required and recommended for school can be found here. https://ow.ly/ztEe50PekAK

City welcomes Free Little Library

By Chris Bavender news@currentinwestfield.com

included.

“By being registered with Little Free Library, our library is joining a network of over 150,000, which can be found via the LFL app/website,” Robinson said.

READING

The Merrimac neighborhood in Westfield will soon have a new addition. A Free Little Library is set to be unveiled at 4 p.m. Sept. 24.

“My children and I have often enjoyed perusing and borrowing materials from lending libraries/ Little Free Libraries and have been for several years as we are avid readers,” Merrimac resident Ashley Robinson said. “We always check them out when we come across them at parks, state parks, even shopping centers, and really enjoy borrowing books or magazines that we may not have otherwise chosen at our local library.

“We also donate many of our books to those which we borrow from, so, I decided to ask the HOA board about a library for our neighborhood.”

The HOA board agreed to purchase a pre-built Free Little Library, which ensures it is registered with the Little Free Library nonprofit and comes with a charter sign

When the Little Free Library arrived, Robinson and her children painted it and worked with another neighbor to install it at the neighborhood clubhouse. She also coordinated the celebration.

“Hopefully (to) build some excitement about having this in our community,” she said. “I, with the help of my children, will be the steward of the library making sure it is maintained and stocked with appropriate materials.”

The neighborhood event will feature the theme, “Popcorn and Pages with Professor Watermelon,” whose real name is Chadwick Gillenwater.

“So, we will have popcorn and hear a story or two read by local author and storyteller, Professor Watermelon, along with a few other surprise visitors,” Robinson said.

The Merrimac Free Little Library will have books for all ages and genres, depending on what is donated.

Feast of Tabernacles Celebration

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Resounding Joy opens location in Noblesville

By Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com

Lindsay Zehren is the executive director of the nonprofit Resounding Joy Indiana. The Carmel resident said she still remembers when she decided to go into music therapy.

NONPROFIT

Zehren, 38, was teaching music education when a student of hers died in a gang-related incident, and other students outside of the funeral were listening to violent music.

A teacher who was walking with Zehren thought it was disturbing. Zehren thought it was validating for those students, and she switched to teaching music therapy and has “never looked back.”

Zehren is a music therapist at Resounding Joy’s new Noblesville location, which is slated to open Oct. 16. Resounding Joy is a nonprofit designed to help people with mental and physical problems through music.

The location will offer four programs: Sounds of Service for veterans, first responders and their families; Sounds of Healing for children with mental or physical problems; Sounds of Legacy for older adults dealing with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, knee replacement, isolation and other conditions; and Sounds of Community, for anyone who doesn’t fit the other three groups.

Barbara Reuer, founder and CEO of Resounding Joy in San Diego, didn’t plan to open a location in Noblesville but said it was “serendipity” that the organization had a music therapist, Zehren, living in Hamilton County.

“I’m really proud of the team in Indiana

for what they’re doing and how fast they’ve grown,” she said.

For the last two years, Zehren has operated what will be the Noblesville location from her Carmel home and in coworking spaces.

Sometime this fall, Zehren said the Noblesville location will have an open house.

The music therapy nonprofit uses instruments like harmonicas, hand drums, shakers, xylophones and piano. Zehren wants to get a drum kit for the organization. The plan is for Resounding Joy in Noblesville to offer drum circles once a month and a family session for attendees to explore instruments.

“I wanted this space so that we can be here and be that safe place where you can come and be vulnerable,” Zehren said, “And even if you don’t want to make music, this is still a place where you can come and express yourself and let some of that go.”

For more, visit Resounding Joy on social media at www.facebook.com/ resoundingjoyindiana/.

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Lindsay Zehren is the executive director of Resounding Joy of Indiana and a music therapist at the new Noblesville location. (Photo by Elissa Maudlin)

Senior tennis player seeks to help Carmel add to trophy case

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Senior Braedon McIntyre is eager to help the top-ranked Carmel High School boys tennis team bring home another trophy.

After winning its record sixth consecutive IHSAA state title, Carmel lost to Lafayette Harrison 3-2 in last year’s regional championship.

“I think we’ve had a stronger attitude this season,” McIntyre said. “We’ve had more desire in all our matches, more hunger. I think that’s what’s going to win a state championship.”

McIntyre said losing in the regional was a wake-up call.

McIntyre and junior Rocky Li are the only players who saw action in the 2021 state finals. McIntyre played No. 2 doubles on the 2021 state championship team. He played as a freshman but was an alternate in the postseason.

“I think on the court I’ve made improvements in staying focused and being ready

MEET BRAEDON MCINTYRE

Favorite athlete: Novak Djokovic

Favorite TV show: “Breaking Bad”

Favorite movie: “The Avengers”

Favorite band: Aerosmith

and then vigilant at the net,” McIntyre said. “I’m definitely playing stronger and a lot harder, so I think that’s been a good thing and worked well out on the court.”

McIntyre has returned to playing No. 1 doubles with junior Michael Bao, his partner from last season. Earlier in the season, McIntyre played No. 1 singles for the Greyhounds.

Greyhounds coach Dan Brunette said McIntyre’s maturity has increased.

“He’s learned how to understand his

Braedon McIntyre is a senior leader for the topranked Carmel High School boys tennis team. (Photo courtesy of Luke Miller Photography)

emotions and learning how to deal with pressure adversity,” Brunette said. “He’s stepped up and done a great job leading the team when it comes to things off the court and on the court, so he’s kind of the quintessential senior that you need out there.

He’s been very reliable in that regard.”

Brunette said he has taken on a lot of the responsibilities off the court.

“He’s doing a good job of being a good role model for the younger kids as opposed to just being a guy on the team,” Brunette said.

On the court, Brunette said he is steadier than he has been in the past.

“I think he understands his game better,” Brunette said.

Brunette said McIntyre has improved his decision making as well.

“If you get caught up thinking too much about what happened in the past, you’re not ready for what’s going to happen next,” Brunette said.

Brunette said McIntyre is handling mistakes better mentally.

“He’s coming back stronger and not dwelling on things that can cause multiple game slides,” he said. “He’s played a lot of hard matches because he played No. 1 singles at the beginning of the season.”

McIntyre began playing tennis at age 10.

“As soon as I started playing tennis, I just kind of fell in love with it and just kept going,” McIntyre said.

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Gala to support ICPYAS

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

and youth suicide through educational programs.

FUNDRAISER

With September being Suicide Prevention Month, Melissa Peregrin, executive director of the Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide, views the topic as the natural focus of the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser.

“I’ll talk about everything we do because it’s all inter-related,” Peregrin said. “Prevention is our focus, and education is our weapon against child sexual abuse and youth suicide. The Treasure Our Children Gala serves as a powerful platform to bring our community together to support this vital cause.”

The Carmel-based organization, originally known as Chaucie’s Place, will hold its 21st annual Treasure Our Children Gala at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at the 501 East Event Centre in Carmel.

Peregrin said she will speak briefly about the mission of raising awareness and funds for the prevention of child sexual abuse

“It’s mostly a celebration of our organization, and it’s a fun evening for people to come out and support us,” said Peregrin, who is in her seventh year as executive director. “Our goal is to raise $80,000 to support our programs in 10 central Indiana counties. That is similar to what we raised last year.”

The fundraiser will include a wine and spirits pull and silent and live auctions. Peregrin said auction items include an exclusive behindthe-scenes look at the Indiana Pacers and an experience with the Carmel Police Department. The program emcee is Pacers television play-by-play announcer Chris Denari.

Following a cocktail hour, dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. The event, which includes a DJ from Pro-Sound Entertainment, dancing and a photo booth, ends at 11 p.m. Beer and wine will be provided with the ticket price, and there is a cash bar.

For ticket information, visit indianaprevention.org/events.

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FOR THE FUN OF IT COVER STORY

WHS launches Unified Sports flag football team

By Jeff Decker editorial@youarecurrent.com

A Westfield High School senior had never been involved in organized football. But when the opportunity to play for the school’s new Unified Sports flag football team presented itself, Dane Hogle jumped at the chance.

He saw the team, which combines athletes with and without intellectual disabilities, as an opportunity to connect with a varied group of students. But, more importantly, he liked the message that Unified Sports sends.

“Everyone is included,” said Hogle, who plays wide receiver for the coed team. “No matter who you are, you get to participate. I just love that.”

Westfield added football this year to a roster of Unified Sports that already included track and field (in the spring) and bocce (in the fall). John Moore, an entrepreneurship teacher at the high school and the coach of the Unified Sports teams, said that some students with intellectual disabilities were looking for more of a challenge than track and bocce could offer.

Nineteen athletes, nearly evenly divided between players with and without disabilities, are on the flag football roster. They have been practicing twice a day since Aug. 13 and had their first game Sept. 12 at Hamilton Heights High School. Unified flag football is a varsity sport and sanctioned by the IHSAA. The Unified Shamrocks have six games on their first season schedule, including two at home (a Sept. 7 home game against Brownsburg was postponed; a home game against Southport is slated for Sept. 27).

Moore, who is in his fourth year of teaching and came to Westfield with a background in coaching and on the board of directors for Hamilton County Special Olympics, is pleased with how the flag football team has progressed so far.

“It’s been great. We’ve had a lot of buy-in,” Moore said. “The team is like a family. We are supporting each other.”

Unified flag football is played on a smaller field (40 yards long between end zones by 25 yards wide, compared to 100 yards long by 53.3 yards wide in traditional American football) and with fewer players (five on a side compared to 11). Players don’t wear helmets or pads. Rules are in place to limit physical contact. Blocking is not allowed, and instead of tackling, a player is “down” when one or both flags attached to a belt around their waist is removed by an opponent. An offensive formation includes a center, quarterback, running back and two wide receivers. The quarterback is prohibited from running with the ball. Unified flag football rules require three athletes (those with disabilities) and two “partner” athletes (without disabilities) be on the field.

One of those athletes is Kenny Lardio, a junior who also participates in Unified track and field and Bocce. He plays safety for the Unified Shamrocks flag football team but says, “Put me in anywhere, I’ll be the best I can be.”

Lardio waited patiently for Westfield to add flag football.

The sport is growing in Indiana. Forty-four teams will participate in the IHSAA state tournament beginning Sept. 30. The state finals will be Oct. 14 at Grand Park in Westfield.

“I want to play because I have always loved the sport of football,” Lardio said. “And, yes, I am enjoying it thoroughly.”

Grace Feltz, a Westfield senior, grew up around football and said she loves the sport, but her opportunities to play were limited. A softball and club volleyball player, she saw the Westfield flag football team as an opportunity to try a new sport. Feltz, a partner athlete who plays running back and wide receiver, also saw the team as an opportunity to be a peer to students with intellectual disabilities and build relationships with them.

“It’s just a lot of fun,” Feltz said. “Yes, it’s competitive, but not to the point of getting super stressed about it.”

Both Feltz and Hogle said it was challenging at first to work with teammates with intellectual disabilities. But, Hogle said, “You start to understand what they need and how they learn.” Feltz said that once they earned their teammates’ trust, “They’re just like your best friends. I love working with them.”

Lardio said he has made friends while playing Unified sports.

“It makes me feel like I am part of a team, and that’s good for me,” he said.

That inclusivity is the point of Unified Sports. Moore takes satisfaction in helping young athletes with disabilities learn about perseverance, discipline, teamwork, friendship and discovering who they are and what they are capable of.

“There is a great sense of joy every time I work with our athletes,” Moore said. “They work extremely hard and are always upbeat while doing it.

“Throughout all our Unified Sports we preach ‘family,’ and we have built an amazing one. We love these kids. It’s truly a blessing to get to coach them.”

ON THE COVER: Kenny Lardio catches a snap during football practice. (Photo courtesy of Westfield Washington Schools)

BOCCE BALL, ANYONE?

Twenty-six students represented Westfield High School this fall season in bocce, a Unified Sports program that combines participants with disabilities with “partner” athletes without disabilities.

A club sport at Westfield, the bocce team had two matches this season, against Carmel and Fishers. The season ended Sept. 16 with a state competition. The matches are exhibitions; no scores are kept.

Westfield offers two other Unified Sports programs, track and field in the spring, and, new this year, flag football in the fall. But bocce is more inclusive because there is less physicality involved, said John Moore, an entrepreneurship teacher and coach of the Unified Sports teams.

Moore described Bocce, which originated in Italy, as a cross between bowling and shuffleboard. The object

is to roll colorful wooden balls as close as possible to a smaller, white ball (the jack). In Unified bocce, players with physical disabilities can be accommodated with the use of ramps on which they can drop their ball instead of rolling it.

“Pretty much anyone can do it,” Moore said. “We really encourage our special education students to participate in bocce.”

Kenny Lardio, a Westfield junior, participates in all three of the school’s Unified Sports offerings. Asked what he likes about playing bocce, he said, “Just love playing the game, and you can do it anywhere.”

Since scores aren’t kept in Unified bocce, the emphasis is on participation and socialization.

“It’s a great opportunity for athletes from different schools to get to know each other,” Moore said.

Westfield High School launched a Unified Sports flag fooball team this year. (Photo couresty of Westfield Washington Schools)

Health Project approved by plan commission

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com

The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission met Sept. 5 at Westfield City Hall for a consent agenda meeting.

DEVELOPMENT

The commission unanimously approved a request from Community Health Network that included a detailed development plan for renovations of two buildings at 2100 E. 196th St. in Westfield.

According to the commission, Community Health Network plans to make improvements to the two buildings that are both approximately 150,000 square feet.

The north building will be turned into a medical office with approximately 78 beds. A loading dock will be added for deliveries for the facility to operate as a hospital, along with a permanent canopy that will be used for patient drop-off and visitors.

Several access improvements will be made, including upgrades to the north side of the property going to and from East

Street. The changes will allow patients, visitors and deliveries to drive more easily and safely, according to Community Health Network.

The first floor of the south building is being used as a calling center and won’t change. The second floor will be used for medical office use and will have a staff of about 75. Patients will be seen in the medical office but there will be no overnight inpatient services.

Rendering of renovation proposal of two Community Helath Network buildings. (Rendering courtesy of City of Westfield)

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Commentary by Terry Anker

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Taking a bite out of dinner plans

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

ESSAY

We humans long have endeavored to paint a picture of what an afterlife might entail. In crossing the river Styx or descending into Dante’s layer cake, the unknown has left us open to tremendous creativity. Presently, the majority tradition in the West is based on a single framing wherein folks have a largely binary choice between heaven and hell. How we follow the path to one or the other is not entirely the same among all sects but does acknowledge mostly a similar geography.

So interesting and compelling is it to imagine what becomes of us once we’ve shed our mortal coil that artists, writers, singers and stage dressers, for centuries, have made good use of the mystery. Today, Hollywood’s entertainment complex routinely retreats to the question of the afterlife as a sure-fire method to gain market. At present, there are scores of films, episodic series, and even situation comedies dedicated to the premise that we all end up in some version of a very

One such program examines a group of four human souls perhaps wrongly damned to hell and the sympathetic demon dedicated to proving that they should have all gone the other direction. Each must earn enough good “points” to tip the scale upward. Pet a dog, get a point. Kick a dog, lose a few. It is silly to imagine a spawn of Satan changing stripes, but the more ludicrous supposition might be that admission to heaven is earned like a free sandwich at Subway. Is being a vegan worth more points than coaching a youth softball team? Is a generous gift of money earned from a millionaire better than no gift from someone without means? If we can gain afterlife-access status, do we have enough frequent prayer miles to board early?

Haunted by ‘what ifs?’

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

My daughter survived an earthquake. In Africa. And she’s fine, but I am still shaking. Here’s the tea.

HUMOR

Our 19-year-old is on a gap year, backpacking across Europe and working in hostels to stretch her Java House earnings as far as she can. She’s been all over, from Albania to Portugal, and recently committed to a monthlong position in a beachside Moroccan guest house because it’s cheap and she gets free surfing lessons.

Allow me to pause the story to say that my husband and I, though mildly concerned at the beginning of this adventure, usually don’t give her much thought. Yes, we’ve seen “Taken” and she is a young female traveling solo, but she’s smart, does her research and has grown tremendously since she left in April. We trust her to make good decisions. Plus, out of sight, out of mind. I got my own stuff!

But the other night, our budding Rick Steves called to recount a harrowing tale of her dramatic brush with death. “Mom, the building started shaking and we ran down the stairs, but the lights went out

and I fell, and then we had to get up a hill because, like, tsunamis, and oh my god, I was so scared…” I played it cool thinking she was exaggerating, but then it hit the news: “Biggest quake in centuries, thousands dead, Marrakesh devastated.” Cue maternal panic attack.

She’s OK and was never in any real danger, but the “what ifs?” continue to shake me. I’ve been abruptly reminded that I’ll always be a parent, even when my adult children are living their best lives an ocean away.

Peace out.

HUMOR

We have a cat. Her name is Angel, and most of the time she is just that. Except when she is a devil. Last week, when my wife Mary Ellen reached for a tissue while watching TV, Angel, who had nestled next to her for the evening, bit her. The cut wasn’t very deep, so Mary Ellen applied an antibiotic and off to sleep we went.

We both had pretty much forgotten about the feline attack, but the next night on the way to dinner with friends, Mary Ellen casually mentioned the redness on her hand to Bob and Cathy. Both armed with their iPhones, they were in the back seat Googling away, entering phrases like: fatal cat bites; deadly feline teeth; and lethal kitten puncture wounds. Hey, what’s more fun than surfing the net?

Eventually, Bob and Cathy convinced my wife that the swelling was either Pasteurella multocida or staphylococcus aureus. That sounded pretty serious, so we decided to make it a fun evening by socializing in the medical clinic waiting room while my wife was being examined. I know that’s a really dumb way to spend a Saturday night, but with my wife’s excellent health insurance, it was cheaper than going to the movies and dinner.

There was a long line to see the doctor, so Mary Ellen put herself on the waiting list to come back in an hour or so. I told the nurse that the next time my wife needed medical attention like this, we’d try to call

about 45 minutes before she planned to torment the cat. Mary Ellen did not think that was funny.

Cats and dogs aren’t the only attacking culprits. One part of the medical form provided a list of species that could potentially bite a human. Mary Ellen was asked to check the appropriate box. They were in alphabetical order, so the first one on the list was bats and No. 2 was cattle, which I think would be embarrassing to admit. OK, maybe a mad cow, but how do you let an entire herd bite you?

Squirrels are the very last one listed. No wolves? And there is no mention of pigs, more proof of just how powerful the bacon lobby is. The doctor confirmed the potential severity of a cat wound and suggested that an X-ray be taken to be sure bone had not been penetrated. Cathy, who was by now the leading cat bite expert in central Indiana, wanted to know why that procedure was necessary. “Because the cat is now missing two front teeth,” I told her.

Many years ago, Mary Ellen was at this very clinic after she tried to take a chicken bone away from our beagle, Barney. The gash from Barney’s bite required three stitches in her hand. My wife has now been bitten twice by our pets. Which is why we are not getting a cow.

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“She’s OK and was never in any real danger, but the “what ifs?” continue to shake me.”

– DANIELLE WILSON

“My wife has now been bitten twice by our pets. Which is why we are not getting a cow.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

Main Street Productions takes its swipe at ’Sweeney Todd’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

‘GRUMPY OLD MEN’

“Grumpy Old Men” runs through Oct. 1 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

MUSICAL

Playing a murderous barber isn’t the biggest challenge for Mike Lipphardt. For Lipphardt, the hardest part will be handling the lyrics and lines of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”

“Sondheim is always really tricky,” the Noblesville resident said. “There’s just so many lines and so many things moving really fast. Sondheim is a master of music, but the lyricism in the show is just so tricky and easy to get mixed up. So that’s probably been the hardest part for me is the memorization of making sure all the words are in all the right places, so that it sounds good with the music and is the way Sondheim intended.”

Main Street Productions will present “Sweeney Todd” Sept. 21 through Oct. 1 at Basile Westfield Playhouse.

“I grew up on the Johnny Depp movie version but have been in theater most of my life and actually saw a production of ‘Sweeney Todd’ when I was in high school,” said Lipphardt, who grew up outside of Detroit. “I’ve always wanted to play the character, so I’m just really glad that it was able to work out here.”

Lipphardt said the stage version is much more nuanced than the movie version.

“I just feel like the stage version, in particular, nothing can beat the idea of like a two-story set where folks are sliding down into the pie shop or the nuance of the love and the quest for revenge that Sweeney is pursuing throughout the show,” Lipphardt said.

Lipphardt, 34, said he is not getting caught up in other portrayals of the character.

“It’s really hard when you are playing a really iconic character in a show where people have ideas how that character should look and act and how they should sing all the songs,” he said. “So, it’s mak-

ing sure you are faithful to the source material, faithful in the characters the audience come in mind with, but also wanting to make it your own and leaving your stamp on it in a way.”

Noblesville resident Andrea Odle is directing at Basile Westfield Playhouse for the second time. She directed “White Christmas” in 2021.

“I definitely wanted to bring ‘Sweeney Todd’ somewhere, and since ‘White Christmas’ went so well, I figured why not do another musical here?” she said. “It’s the complete antithesis of ‘White Christmas,’ which is all pretty and pure. Then we have ’Sweeney Todd’ and carnivorous pies.”

Odle said this is one of her favorite Sondheim musicals.

“This one is so different from every other Sondheim musical. That’s kind of why I’m drawn to it,” Odle said.

There are 23 cast members, including 10

principal ones and 13 ensemble members. Normally, there is a six-week rehearsal schedule, but Odle added two weeks for vocal rehearsal because of the challenging music.

Odle said the set is intricate with two stories and seven staircases.

“So, that always poses a challenge for actors to block as well as safety (issues),” she said.

Odle saw the musical was performed on stage for the first time last year at Footlite Musicals in Indianapolis.

“I already was planning to do it, so it was kind of neat to see the difference between my vision and their vision,” Odle said. “They did a fantastic production, so we have a lot to live up to.”

Indianapolis resident Claire Slaven plays Mrs. Lovett, owner of a failing pie shop. She performed in the ensemble in the Footlite Musicals production.

“I became close to the woman who played Mrs. Lovett and got to watch her doing it,” Slaven said. “I knew that was something that I really wanted to do. It’s a dream role for me.”

Slaven said many people think Mrs. Lovett is just the comedic relief in the show.

“I really wanted to play this role because I think she’s very challenging because not only is she the comedic relief, but there’s a lot of really deep layers to her,” Slaven said. “She’s been really hurt and really wounded and she’s just lonely and wants to be loved. There’s just a lot of depth to her that I think sometimes goes unnoticed because she’s funny, so people just assume she’s just funny. That seemed like a challenge to me, and I wanted to take that challenge on. It’s very wordy. Sondheim is a mastermind. It’s just really brilliant stuff.”

The song “The Worst Pies in London” pushes Slaven to the top of her range.

“I’m more of a lower singer, so that’s been a challenge, but I’ve really enjoyed being stretched,” she said.

For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

The Freeform Concert Series will feature the Stampede String Band with Electric Blue Yonder at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20. The show is free but there is a $25 food/beverage minimum. Michael Feinstein will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24-25 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

THE CENTER CELEBRATION

The Center for the Performing Arts’ annual fundraising gala is set for 5 p.m. Sept 23 at the Palladium at the Center in Carmel. Amy Grant is headlining performer. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

’SWEENEY TODD’

Main Street Productions will present “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” Sept. 21 to Oct. 1 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

‘HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES’

The Belfry Theatre will present “How the Other Half Loves” Sept 22 through Oct. 1 at Arts for Lawrence.

DISPATCHES

Girl Named Tom to make Palladium debut — Known for soaring harmonies and classic cover tunes, rising star vocal group Girl Named Tom will make its debut appearance Dec. 2 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Hailing from Pettisville, Ohio, siblings Bekah, Joshua and Caleb Liechty made history in 2021 as the first trio ever to win NBC’s “The Voice.” The group has generated more than 25 million streams with its renditions of rock and singer-songwriter gems like Joni Mitchell’s “River,” Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” and Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind.” The group’s recordings have included the independent EP “Another World” and a Republic Records holiday EP, “One More Christmas,” which reached No. 1 on the iTunes album chart. Tickets went on sale Sept. 15. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Mike Lipphardt and Claire Slaven perform in “Sweeney Todd” at Basile Westfield Playhouse.

(Photo courtesy of Andrea Odle)

NIGHT & DAY

Wheldon documentary to open Heartland Film Festival

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The Heartland International Film Festival will feature more than 120 feature films during the Oct. 5-15 festival in Indianapolis.

SCREENINGS

The lineup includes 19 world/U.S. premieres, 44 regional premieres, 20 special presentations from major distributors and seven Indiana Spotlight films.

The opening night film will be “The Lionheart” at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at Newfields in Indianapolis. The HBO and TIME Studio film is a documentary about two-time Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon, who died in a 2011 crash during a Las Vegas race.

The centerpiece featured film is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 11 is “Rustin” from Netflix at Newfields. The film stars Heartland Film honoree Colman Domingo as civil rights leader Bayard Rustin.

The closing night film, “The Holdovers” from Focus Features, is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Newfields. The film is directed by Academy Award winner Alexander Payne and stars

Academy Award nominee Paul Giamatti.

“Named one of the ‘Coolest Film Festivals in the World’ earlier this year, the Heartland International Film Festival is proud to celebrate impactful storytelling and connect creatives with our dedicated audiences in Indianapolis,” stated Heartland Film Festival Artistic Director Greg Sorvig, a Carmel resident. “Highlighted by our trio of major event titles, HIFF’s reputation continues to grow as a regional destination on the awards season circuit while also highlighting true indies, including dozens of titles making their world, U.S. and regional premieres here in the heartland.”

This year’s theme is “YOU CAN’T LOOK AWAY,” and there will be screenings at Newfields, Living Room Theaters, The Kan-Kan Cinema & Restaurant, Landmark Glendale 12, and Emagine Noblesville. All film selections will have in-person screenings. Many of the films will also be available to view virtually (U.S. restricted). Individual tickets and fest passes are available at HeartlandFilmFestival.org.

IWS show to feature piano soloist

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The Indiana Wind Symphony will feature a mix of old and new numbers in its 2023-24 season opener.

CONCERT

“Great Classics and Exciting New Sounds” is set for 6:30 p.m. Oct.1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Sarah Loisch is the featured guest as piano soloist.

“Sarah is a wonderful concert pianist from Chicago,” IWS Music Director Charles Conrad said.

Loisch will play Camille Saint-Saëns “Piano Concerto No. 2 in G-Major, Op. 22” in the final performance of the first half of the show.

“This will be the first time to our knowledge that it’s ever been performed by a concert band with a piano soloist for this piece,” Conrad said. “It’s normally done with a symphony orchestra. The arrangement for a concert band was done by one of our members, Larry Purdue, our principal horn.”

The IWS will perform “Flying Jewels” by composer James David for the first time as the concert’s finale.

“It’s just a magnificent, exhilarating

work,” Conrad said.

Sarah Loisch will be the guest piano soloist in the Indiana Wind Symphony concert. (Photo courtesy of IWS)

“Flying Jewels” was the 2022 Reveille Award winner as the outstanding new concert band composition of the year. Revelli awards are given by the National Band Association.

“There are no hummingbirds in Europe and the Europeans were just amazed by seeing these tiny birds, which flew around so fast because no one had ever seen them before,” Conrad said. “So, the term flying jewel was their term for the hummingbirds.”

The concert will open with a 2023 piece with “Fanfare for Earthrealm,” inspired by the video game series “Mortal Kombat.”

That is followed by John Philip Sousa’s march from 1923.

For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

ARTOMOBILIA MOTORS INTO CARMEL

(Above) Car enthusiasts filled the streets Sept.9 Carmel Arts & Design District for the 16th annual Artomobilia. (Right) A 1970 Lotus Super 7 series 4.

(Photos by Edward Redd)

Westfield resident Anthony Montgomery with his 2010 Lotus Evora and Carmel resident Andrew Paquette.

Vehicles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum made cameos at Artomobilia.

Blueprint for Improvement: Glowing Indy kitchen transformation

Commentary by Larry Greene

This Woodmont condo featured a dark and dated kitchen that was raising its hand for a glow-up. With a mix of bright and modern materials, a redesigned layout and storage optimizations, we were able to breathe new life into the heart of this home.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Cherry-toned cabinets and few windows made this kitchen feel dark and cramped. Crisp cream cabinets and a white quartz backsplash and counters brighten the space, providing the perfect contrast to the existing wood floors.

• Reworking the island from diagonal to rectangle was a game-changer — improving flow, increasing storage and adding plenty of space for seating and meal prep.

• Rearranging the appliance layout provided increased functionality, putting everything close at hand, making cooking, baking and entertaining a breeze.

• Elegant brass hardware, crown molding and glass pendants were added, giving the room a sleek, elevated look, completing the design.

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

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Bring back ‘50s slang terms

Commentary by Curtis

Honeycutt

Where the Wright brothers learned to fly

Commentary by Don Knebel

Today, in our continuing visits to sites within easy driving distance of Indianapolis, we make additional stops in Dayton, Ohio, related to the Wright brothers.

TRAVEL

Orville and Wilbur Wright selected Kitty Hawk, N.C., to test their gliders and powered airplane because its sand provided softer landings and its strong winds provided additional lift. Their first three powered flights on Dec. 17, 1903, the longest of which lasted less than a minute, were into a 21mph headwind. Because of the expense of traveling to and living in Kitty Hawk, they decided to continue their flight experiments closer to their home in Dayton. They selected 84-acre site 8 miles northeast of town called Huffman Prairie. Because the winds there were more erratic and calmer than those in Kitty Hawk, they built a catapult in which a falling 1,600-pound weight, lifted into place by a team of horses, propelled the plane toward the end of the launching track. At Huffman Prairie, the brothers literally learned to fly. The most important

lesson they learned was how to warp the wings to bank their biplane, enabling controlled turns. On Oct. 5, 1905, in a new plane with a 25-horsepower engine, Wilbur was able to circle Huffman Prairie 29 times before his fuel ran out. The age of aviation had begun.

Today, the Huffman Prairie Flying Field, including a reconstructed catapult and launching track, is open to the public as part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. The Wright Brothers Memorial overlooks Huffman Prairie, the largest prairie remnant in Ohio. An interpretive center across the street includes exhibits about the Wright brothers and their flights. Wilbur, who died in 1912 at age 45, and Orville, who died in 1948 at age 76, are buried in Dayton’s Woodlawn Cemetery, along with their parents and sister.

GRAMMAR GUY

The 1950s were a wild time. Everything was in black and white, there weren’t any footprints on the moon and no one had even heard of Taylor Swift.

Although some things from the 1950s are long gone, the decade’s slang terms live on. Let’s take a look at some notable quotables from the mid-20th century.

• Gringles: Worries. As in, “Boy, do I have a fat stak of gringles today.” I like gringles because it sounds like “gripes” and “Pringles” had a baby.

• What’s buzzin’ cousin? This means “how’s it going” or “what’s happening.” I love the rhyme and the “z” sounds in this phrase.

• Flutter bum: A good looking man. This is the decade’s lesser-known version of “dream boat.”

• Agitate the gravel: To leave. Imagine a sock hop that goes sideways. Fonz and the gang decide to leave in a hurry, so they peel out in the gravel parking lot.

• Cut the gas: Be quiet. This was a nicer way of saying “shut your pie hole.”

• Cow-handed: Awkward. Imagine a human with cow hooves for hands. Better yet, a T-rex trying to do push-ups.

• Get bent: Die. Yes, to tell someone to “get bent” was to wish their time on Earth to expire.

• Heavens to Betsy: To express surprise. I still hear this one today, although it sounds antiquated when people say it.

We still hear many ‘50s phrases today. Some include the ubiquitous “cool,” “ankle biter,” “cruisin’ for a bruisin,’” “dibs” and “having a blast.” What mid-century words and phrases do you think we should bring back? Jump on the party line and let me know.

Reconstructed catapult and launching track at Huffman Prairie, Ohio. (Photos by Don Knebel)

Wright family grave in Dayton, Ohio.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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15. Lowered your head to avoid contact

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35. Peeled with a small knife

36. Talk smack, slangily

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34. Uncle Ben’s products

35. Dads (Var.)

36. Filthy

38. “Ain’t happening”

39. Bell ringer

40. Goes inside

42. European river

43. Second US president

45. Thunder god

48. That girl

50. ___ Speedwagon

51. Chasm

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3. Deception

4. Texter’s “Beats me”

5. Butler alumna bio word

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24. Beet type

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