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Chamber Luncheon highlights state of the schools

By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com Westfield Washington Schools Superintendent Paul Kaiser and Assistant Superintendent of Business and EDUCATION Operations Brian Tomamichel spoke to a gathering of community and business leaders at the Oct. 26 Westfield Chamber of Commerce Luncheon for the annual State of the Schools address at Prairie Water Event Center in Westfield.

Tomamichel talked about district growth and future plans in the areas represented by the three leaves of the shamrock: academics, career and wellness, as well as operations.

WWS has nearly 10,000 students and a 97 percent graduation rate.

“We are definitely a growing, global, diverse school corporation,” Tomamichel said.

Plan highlights for the next three years include: • Early Learning Center Expansion • Build a seventh elementary school, Midland Crossing, at 171st Street and Towne Road • Build a new Shamrock Springs Elementary School • Turn the Westfield Intermediate School building into an eighth elementary school • Build a second middle school at Ind. 32 and Centennial Road • Move fifth grade to elementary schools and sixth grade to middle schools

WWS Superintendent Paul Kaiser addresses Westfield Chamber of Commerce members at the annual State of the Schools luncheon. (Photo

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• Current library to become the Westfield Washington Event center, home to Foodies Rock and Shamrock Connections • New transportation center with current transportation center renovated as new operations center

Westfield Band Booster Holiday Craft Show — The Westfield High School Band Boosters will host its annual Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at WHS at 18250 N. Union St., through doors 9 and 19. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. are also $5. A special $10 ticket is available online only and allows early entrance to the Craft Show at 8:30 a.m. WHS Band students will be playing live music, and there will be concessions, a bake sale and a raffle. All proceeds go to the WHS Band and Guard Program.

RocksGiving — Westfield Washington Schools and Westfield Education Foundation will host the first-ever community wide RocksGiving from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Westfield High School. The event will provide 2,500 free meals to people in the community, made possible by a grant from Duke Energy. The event is for everyone, intended to bring together local residents to build connections.

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• Westfield High School addition to create more space for new and existing programs • Expanded academic offerings including Jr. ROTC and animal science • Expanded career offerings such as teaching internships with Ball State and welding classes with Westfield Steel • New tennis courts, baseball fields and adding turf to fields to better handle traffic WWS has been hosting community meetings consistently for the past few months to talk about expansion in the district. Although there are no plans to host future presentations, WWS Director of Communication Joshua Andrews said a recorded version of “Destination Westfield” will soon be available.

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Foodies Rock Foodies Rock is the name Westfield Washington Schools uses for its WHS culinary and catering program and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Under the direction of Chef Nikki Heflin, WHS was the only high school at the 2023 FCCLA State Conference to place in the top three in three categories, receiving medals and qualifying for nationals.

To hire Foodies Rock professional catering services, call 317- 701-4440 or email whsfoodiesrock@wws.k12.in.us.

Future of Farming Ag science teacher Chris Kaufman began the agricultural education program at WHS last fall.

In their first year competing at the state level of the National FFA Organization, WHS students came home with four blue ribbons out of five events and an opening to compete at the national level.

Community members can donate to WHS FFA at Culver’s at 15651 Sun Park Dr. in Westfield.

Members of the WWS FFA spoke at the October Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

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Readiness Center breaks ground news@currentinwestfield.com Gov. Eric Holcomb joined the Indiana National Guard for the recent groundbreaking ceremony for its NATIONAL GUARD newest readiness center northeast of Westfield near Atlanta.

“In May, I proudly signed a budget including $8 million in funding for the Indiana National Guard’s new Hamilton County Readiness Center,” Holcomb stated.

At approximately 66,000 square feet, the facility will be built on a state-owned 55acre site about a half-mile east of Ind. 32 and north of 276th Street.

Scheduled to open in 2026, the Hamilton County Readiness Center will house the 38th Sustainment Brigade headquarters company, its detachment and special troops battalion and the 338th Signal Company.

“The three units that will be supported here work together to support approximately 10,000 soldiers in support of large-scale combat operations and state active duty,” stated Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles, adjutant general of Indiana. “Ensuring we’re always ready means ensuring our training and our facili-

YOUR 5-STAR DENTAL OFFICE Members of the State of Indiana armory modernization team break ground for the Hamilton County Readiness Center. (Photo courtesy of Indiana National Guard Sgt. Kelsea Cook)

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Westfield Lion of the Year urges giving back

By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com The Westfield Lions Club recently presented Carrie Hendrickson Larrison with the Roy O. Hadley Westfield VOLUNTEERISM Lion of the Year Award.

Roy O. Hadley was a member of the Lions Club for more than 50 years. He served as a township trustee and was named one of Westfield’s Citizens of the Century in 1984.

“I was super surprised and shocked,” Larrison said. “I was not expecting it at all.”

This is Larrison’s first official year as a member of the Westfield Lions Club; however, she has been helping with events for years, as her husband Jeff has been a member for 15 years and serves as club secretary.

He has served as president as well as a district officer in the past.

Larrison worked with Westfield Washington Schools for 30 years, beginning her career as a seventh-grade math teacher and ending it as a counselor and Advanced Placement coordinator at Westfield High School. She put in her retirement paperwork in December of 2019. Then, before the end

Carrie Larrison sorts toys donated to Open Doors. (Photo by Amy Adams)

of the school year, the COVID-19 lockdown happened. Despite it not being the way Larrison would have liked to end her career, she enjoyed getting to present her seniors with their diplomas in a drive-thru graduation ceremony.

“I wanted to wait to join (the Lions Club) until I had more time,” Larrison said. “But I don’t know why I waited so long. You just volunteer when you can, and no one judges you.”

Founded in 1930, the Westfield Lions Club has more than 60 members, adding at least 10 of those this past year. That makes the

Westfield club the fastest-growing Lions Club in its district of 34 clubs. Larrison played a part in recruiting some of the new members.

“My goal with Lions Club is to get more women involved,” Larrison said.

At this point, 10 club members are women, six of whom joined this year.

Besides the Lions Club, Larrison has served with various organizations throughout Westfield. She began volunteering for Open Doors of Washington Township, which works to improve the quality of life for local residents through providing food, clothing and other assistance. She took over the Thanksgiving food program about 15 years ago. Now, Larrison serves as vice president of special projects, which include the Thanksgiving and Christmas food programs, the Back to School program and Kids Weekend Food Bags.

“I just really encourage people to get involved in the community,” Larrison said.

“We have the most amazing community, and that’s because of the people. You don’t have to have a lot of time. Just find something you’re passionate about and help out.”

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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT Westfield Lions Club Texas Hold ’em Poker Tournament Twice a year, between 400 and 500 players gather for the Westfield Lions Club Texas Texas Hold ’em Poker Tournament, the largest poker tournament in central Indiana. Qualifying rounds begin at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 17 and 10 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds at 2003 Pleasant St. in Noblesville. After three qualifying sessions, the top 15 percent will advance to the final championship round at 6 p.m. Nov. 18. The top 25 players get payouts, with the winner receiving $10,000. Proceeds benefit charitable organizations throughout the City of Westfield and across Indiana. Register at lionspoker.org.

Open Doors Holiday Food Programs As in years past, Open Doors will once again be handing out food baskets to area families who qualify. Each $75 food basket includes enough to feed a family of four.

“We need food desperately, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas,” Lions Club member Carrie Larrison said.

In the past, Open Doors’ clientele has

generally grown by 20 to 30 clients a year, but recently it has grown by 15 to 20 clients a month.

Food and monetary donations can be dropped off at Open Doors at 19360 Tomlinson Rd. from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. To help, visit opendoorswestfield.org/#.

Westfield Giving For the first year, Open Doors will be partnering with Westfield Education Foundation, Westfield Washington Schools and local Westfield churches to provide Christmas gifts to children in the community.

People who have given to Open Doors to provide Christmas gifts in the past can now give to this joint effort. Larrison said there will be trees all over the community with tags to purchase gifts for young people who need them.

“This is going to be a huge collaboration and community effort,” Larrison said. “We’re hoping we can reach almost everyone.”

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NHS senior offensive lineman casts a huge presence on the field

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville High School senior offensive tackle Ransom McDermott knew he had to expand his leadership skills.

“I knew coming into the season that I’d have to prepare everyone for what was to come,” he said. “Being the most experienced offensive McDermott lineman on the team, I knew we had to improve. One of my goals coming into the season was to leave this team in better shape than it was when I entered the program, and I believe that I’ve accomplished that.”

The 6-foot-8, 315-pound standout has had a huge impact on and off the field.

“Ransom continues to get bigger, stronger, quicker and more athletic,” Millers coach Dave Sharpe said. “He has worked really, really hard to get to where he is at. He has also become a great leader for us. Last year, he was the young guy on a very veteran offensive line. This year, he is really

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Senior offensive tackle Ransom McDermott anchors the Noblesville High School offensive line. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville athletics)

leading us as we have started a bunch of younger guys on the O-line.”

Senior running back Logan Shoffner has benefitted running behind that offensive line, gaining more than 1,350 yards prior to the Nov. 3 Class 6A sectional final.

Sharpe said McDermott’s No. 1 strength is his ability to drive block.

“We rely on him a ton to move the pile forward and churn out first downs through the ground game,” Sharpe said.

Sharpe said McDermott is incredibly durable. He started his 31st consecutive game Oct. 27, a sectional semifinal victory against Zionsville.

McDermott said he has grown consistently each year.

“It only really started slowing down around my sophomore year, when I hit 6-7,” he said.

McDermott has made a verbal commitment to play for the University of Louisville.

Jeff Brohm left Purdue to become Louisville’s head coach.

“I had a pretty good relationship with the Purdue staff,” McDermott said. “I went over for a few visits, but it wasn’t until they left for Louisville that it really took off. For me, the biggest reasons for my commitment were the coaching staff and the fans. I really believe in the coaching staff at Louisville. After talking with coach Brohm and (offensive line coach Richard) Owens, I really bought into what they are trying to create at Lousiville and am excited for the future of this team. The fans at Louisville are something else. They are incredibly passionate about their football.”

McDermott started playing football when he was 8.

“I played a handful of sports when I was younger,” he said. “I mostly played basketball and football, but I saw an opportunity in football, so my sophomore year I primarily focused on football.”

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Guerin girls soccer wins state

By Ken Severson editorial@youarecurrent.com Guerin Catholic High School proved that the third time is the charm Oct. 27 as the Golden Eagles won the SPORTS IHSAA Class 2A girls soccer championship.

The Golden Eagles defeated Leo 1-0 to secure the first girls soccer title in school history after two previous tries in the state championship ended in defeat.

“The biggest key in this run was the seniors,” Guerin Catholic coach Sean Yau said.

“They were around as freshmen the last time we were in the state championship, and their experience, resiliency and playing above the fray helped the younger team members. They challenged each other.”

That was especially true after last season, when Guerin Catholic finished with a losing record.

Yau and the Golden Eagles were determined not to let that happen again.

“They believed in themselves,” Yau said.

“It’s a testament to the girls. They ultimately had a goal of a championship, and they never took a day off of practice.”

The Guerin Catholic girls soccer team celebrates with its Class 2A state championship trophy.

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Guerin Catholic had two seniors, Alex Soucie and Annabel Wright, that paced the team. Soucie led the team with 13 goals and 11 assists, and Wright had 11 goals and seven assists.

Yau also credited the Golden Eagles’ defense.

Guerin Catholic had nine seniors, including five starters. The Golden Eagles will return 15 players next season.

Additionally, Constantino won the Class 2A Mental Attitude Award.

Guerin Catholic finished with a 16-4-1 record, including a nine-game unbeaten streak and eight-game winning streak.

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Veterans Day Ceremony — The City of Westfield will host a Veterans Day Ceremony from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at The Bridgewater Club. The public is invited to this free event to pay tribute to the sacrifice and dedication of local heroes. Breakfast will be served. Westfield veterans are invited to be part of the presentation by filling out the form at westfieldwelcome.com/veterans.

Holiday Sip & Shop — Vino Mobile Bar is hosting a Holiday Sip & Shop Boutique from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Roundtripper Sports Academy at 16708 Southpark Drive in Westfield. The event will feature more than 80 local businesses, artists and craftspeople and will give back to the Mustang Foundation which allows the Indiana Mustangs Baseball and Softball to offer financial assistance to families in need. Tickets are free at facebook.com/vinomobilebar/events.

BE Resilient — The Women of Westfield will host the Annual BE Gathering Nov. 14 at West Fork Whiskey at 10 E. 191st St. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for hors’ d’oeuvres, cocktails and shopping with local vendors.

Keynote speaker Kesha Kelley and a panel of local women will share about resilience in their own lives. Tickets for the event are available for reservation for VIP members or for purchase for social members at womenofwestfield.as.me/schedule.php. Become a social member for free or check out information about VIP memberships at womenofwestfield.com/wow-membership.

Turn the Page Holiday Preview Night — Turn the Page Westfield will host a Holiday Preview Night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at 149 N. Walnut St. Guests can enjoy a light snack and cocktail or water, learn about new holiday books, as well as books that make great gifts, and get 10% off books purchased that evening. RSVP to (317) 804-2363 or ttpwestfield@gmail.com.

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By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com Cast and crew members of the Westfield High School Theatre Department are working to present the fall THEATER performance of “Cinderella,” which opens at 7 p.m. Nov. 9, with additional shows at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 11.

According to student director, senior Elliott Hoffbauer, the cast of more than 40 has been rehearsing every afternoon after school for the past 10 weeks.

Senior Keegan Connor has the title role of Cinderella. This summer, Connor also earned the title of Miss Indiana Teen and will compete in Orlando in early January for the title of Miss America Teen.

“In the musical, Cinderella says, ‘I wish I could go to the ball. I wish it for every girl who ever wanted to go to a dance and was told she couldn’t.’ That line in ‘Cinderella’ resonates with me,” Connor said. “I want every girl who’s told she can’t do something to know anything is possible. You’re capable, strong and beautiful. I want all the little girls to know that no dream is too big to dream. Cinderella doesn’t let the negative comments define her. She knows she is worthy of love and focuses on her happiness.”

Senior Collin Alber plays Prince Christopher. Alber played the lead, Seymour Krelborn, in the WHS production of “Little Shop of Horrors” last fall.

“I am incredibly proud of this year’s production,” said Lance Grubb, WHS French teacher and “Cinderella” director.

“The students have gone above and be-

yond to make this truly magical. I’m even more grateful for the parent volunteers and booster organization that make this possible.”

Tickets for all shows at the WHS Auditorium at 18250 N. Union St. are $15 per person at westfieldtheatrechoir.com/events.

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HONORING EXCELLENCE WFD celebrates First Responders Day by recognizing service

By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com

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On Oct. 28, National First Responders Day, the Westfield Fire Department 2023 Awards and Recognition Ceremony celebrated those inside and outside the department who have helped keep the Westfield Washington Township community safe over the past two years.

Mayor Andy Cook addressed the crowd of more than 200 at Prairie Waters Event Center.

“This fire department has been a large part of why I loved doing what I’ve been doing,” he said. “I am in awe to watch what you do under real circumstances.”

Cook said that when he became mayor in 2008, Westfield had “two trucks with two firefighters per truck.”

Today, WFD has almost 100 staff members, and planning is underway for further growth.

“I hope you are as proud of Westfield as I am,” Cook said.

WFD Chief Rob Gaylor, Battalion Chiefs Jason Maners and Steve Moore, EMS Division Chief Patrick Hutchison and other leaders presented peer-nominated department awards.

“Leadership is hard,” Moore said. “Leadership in the fire service can be especially challenging. The ability to have influence not only to those new members who come in but also to their peers — leadership like this is what we need — positive leadership, positive influence and positive attitude.”

Among those recognized, Abigail Poynter received awards for both the Probationary Firefighter of the Year and EMT of the Year. Although she is not the first, Poynter is the only female firefighter employed by WFD. Peers describe her as “a model probationary firefighter” and a “prime example of leadership from the ground up.”

Tiffany Muehlbauer participated in the presentation of citation bars honoring Westfield firefighters and paramedics who played a part in saving her life when she was unresponsive for 21 minutes following a fall and cardiac arrest. Life Saving Bar recipients include firefighter/paramedic Josh Sloma, Field Resource Paramedic Pamela Taylor, Division Chief of Planning Mark Sutphin, Battalion Chief of EMS Brandon Taylor, Lt. Brian Timme and firefighter/ paramedic Tate Vermeulen.

“I’m lucky to be one of the people who can stand up here and say thank you for what you do and for allowing me to celebrate my next birthday,” Muehlbauer said.

WFD leaders also acknowledged new personnel, promotions, years of service and retirees, as well as community and business partners.

Gemma Harnett received the Business Partner of the Year award on behalf of Meijer in Westfield.

“She and the Meijer staff throughout the year have helped us significantly,” said Peg Strass, operations and public information manager and event planner. “She’s al-

ON THE COVER: WFD Firefighter Tyler Hittle competes at the 2023 World Firefighter Challenge Championships. (Photo courtesy of Westfield Fire Department)

WESTFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT AWARD WINNERS

From left, firefighter Marques Reese, Meijer Store Director Chad Clark and Business Partner of the Year Gemma Harnett (Photo by Amy Adams)

ways smiling, super friendly and hardworking. It’s usually the people behind the scenes that are making it happen.”

Gaylor presented WFD Merit Commission member Jeannine Fortier with the Citizen of the Year Award, describing her as someone who “selflessly serves the community” and “wholeheartedly supports the Westfield Fire Department.” The voluntary merit board meets on a quarterly basis to review all WFD personnel actions including hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions.

According to Strass, the WFD holds the ceremony every other year because it requires so much planning. She also expressed her gratitude to the event sponsors and donors.

“Whether it’s financial or in-kind donations, without them, we would not be able to have the ceremony,” she said.

PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTERS OF THE YEAR: Abigail Poynter and Josh Shrum FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR: Nick Rambo ENGINEER OF THE YEAR: Nick Miller EMT OF THE YEAR: Abigail Poynter PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR: Taylor DeBaun FIRE OFFICER OF THE YEAR: Kyle Howe

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VALUED PARTNER OF THE YEAR: ProTeam Tactical Performance COMMUNITY PARTNERS OF THE YEAR: Jeff Owens and the Kasey Program Brett Lebo for Paddack’s Wrecker and Heavy Transport BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR: Gemma Harnett, Meijer, Westfield MUNICIPAL PARTNERS OF THE YEAR: Lt. Billy Adams, Westfield Police Department Streets Supervisor Justin Jones, Westfield Department of Public Works CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Jeannine Fortier, Merit Commission member

CHAMPION FIREFIGHTERS Last month, five WFD firefighters competed at the 2023 World Firefighter Challenge Championship in Florida. WFD firefighter Matt Hansen, who has been training and competing for 20 years, was named 2023 World Champion of the 45-49 Male Individual Category.

Hansen was recognized at the recent awards ceremony for 15 years of service and also received a Commendable Service of the Year distinction for “motivating other firefighters to become physically fit” and encouraging others to “work out daily and push past their physical limits.” “(Hansen) is an example for our current firefighters and new firefighters,” Strass said. “The guys look up to him for everything in that regard.”

Tyler Hittle, Matt Hansen, Zach Abbott, Justin Austed and Justin “Jandy” Anderson at 2023 World Firefighter Challenge Championships (Photo courtesy of Westfield Fire Department)

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Have a gout-friendly season Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and indulgence. However, for individuals living with gout, PODIATRY this festive period can bring about concerns and challenges. Gout is a type of arthritis that triggers intense foot pain. Usually, that pain begins in your big toe. In addition to pain in your big toe, gout symptoms include redness, inflammation and tenderness to touch.

Gout isn’t a progressive condition that attacks your joints. Instead, gout comes in flares triggered by a buildup of uric acid in your bones. When that acid builds up, urate crystals form in the blood, causing painful symptoms wherever they settle. And these crystals frequently settle in the big toe joint.

Uric acid forms when our body breaks down a chemical known as purine. This chemical is found in many animal proteins.

So, a holiday meal full of protein significantly contributes to a gout attack. Alcohol can also increase uric acid buildup and raise the gout flare risk. Research has shown that drinking more than one alcoholic beverage

in 24 hours can increase the risk of a gout attack by 36 percent.

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“A name change made sense to let the Indiana’s largest credit union with more public know they can bank with us as than 300,000 members, Everwise has well,” Area Manager Adam Young said. served Indiana educators since the 1930s Branch Manager Cole Mitchell moved as Teachers Credit Union. with his team from the former location just “We’re the same people, the same a couple of miles east on Ind. 32. The new 90-year-old credit union,” said Nicole Alcorn,me Everwise senior vice president and branch offers new services, such as interCall to see active teller machines, similar to ATMS that chief member experience officer. offer a virtual version of in-person banking. of the more than 50 branches whatEach your home throughout Indiana and southwest Mich“We’re excited to be able to serve our is worth! members better,” Mitchell said. igan have been rebranded. Rather than In honor of the grand opening, Mitchell reflecting an ownership change, the new www.KeithsHomes.com presented the Westfield Education Foundaname was chosen to better reflect the tion with a check for $1,000. organization’s mission to grow beyond For more, visit everwisecu.com. its educational roots and serve the entire

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Sad loss of a ‘Friend’ Commentary by Terry Anker The recent passing of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry may be difficult for the scores of young millennial and Gen Z ESSAY viewers who binge watched the 1990s television show during the pandemic. Their parents, having become fans when the sitcom originally aired, blessed the pastime as wholesome enough.

While dinner was being prepared and during a break from homework, the 30-minute program delivered a few generally harmless laughs. It seems that like many jokesters, Perry suffered personally from his own challenges with mental health and addiction. Being Bing was too much.

His death at age 54 signals the end of this period. Never again will there be a reunion of the cast. Never again will there be new content created. In another generation or two, Joey’s “How you doing?” and Phoebe’s quirky smile will be lost, just as the whistled tune from “The Andy Griffith Show” and ottoman trip in the “Dick Van Dyke Show” are largely unknown to many under 50. Likewise, rotary telephones, analog recordings and traditional

clock faces may soon be forgotten, replaced by the advancing march of time. Gone with them is the cultural cohesion that comes from these shared experiences. No doubt, it will be replaced by new ones, but whether we loved the series or not, the near ubiquitous experience of “Friends” is rare — and as such not easily repeated.

Joey, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, Ross and Rachel are all part of our collective family.

We might have called them our “Friends.”

Sure, they are fictional characters living impossibly expensive lives in New York City, but they brought us together in that we identified with them, in their strengths and shortcomings. Perhaps, more important, we all shared a bit in them. They were reference points in our common conversation.

As this chapter is closing, could we be any more sad?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

A tipsy little carpool Commentary by Danielle Wilson During my soccer mom era, my favorite responsibility was carpool. Not the dumb drop-off and pick-up at a certain middle school that shall not be HUMOR named, but the haul-six-kiddos-to-practice, minivan-required type of ride. I loved being a fly on the wall, eavesdropping on adolescent conversations and getting the scoop on the latest tea. It was a literal window into my children’s lives and I cherished every minute. Sadly, driver’s licenses put an end to my parental spy operations.

But recently, I had the chance to relive my chauffeuring glory days. Our oldest turned 25 and decided to celebrate with four buddies at a bourbon-tasting experience in Louisville. I was already heading there for a baby shower and offered to drive them. Oh. My. Lord. What a hoot!

Initially, they were censoring language and topics, but soon forgot I was there and/or realized it didn’t matter if they dropped an “F” bomb or made a “your mom” joke. Within 20 minutes, I was hearing about girlfriends and work drama and questionable bodily functions. I learned

“Within 20 minutes, I was hearing about girlfriends and work drama and questionable bodily functions.”

– DANIELLE WILSON who was the best at NBA trivia (not my son); who could be trusted on the golf course (also not my son); and who was the resident history nerd (yay, my son!).

The return trip was even more fun as they recounted their day-drinking activities with far fewer inhibitions and many more swear words. I even got to orchestrate a Wendy’s run, albeit with inebriated grown men instead of muddy little 10-year-olds.

So, not exactly the same as my soccer mom era, but close enough to make me sentimental. I do miss the carpool!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

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Wait, I had an idea. I went to my computer and typed in “Jerry.” Now, we were getting I got an email the other day that was pretty somewhere. There were 2 million websites special and I’d like to share it with you: with the name Jerry. The first 200 had someDear Dick, thing to do with gourmet ice cream, the next HUMOR Thank you so very much for 30 were fan clubs for “Leave It to Beaver” and your sensitivity, generosity and 25 more were for Jerry Springer. kindness. You will never know what a I don’t like Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. When I difference you made in my life. eat it, my head freezes up and I get a terrible Your friend forever, Jerry headache, but I don’t think that’s the kind of I just had one question. Who the heck is sensitivity Jerry meant. And Jerry Springer?

Jerry?

Wow, I’ve met him, My wife, Mary also, but I don’t think Ellen, thought I was even knows the “Jerry may have thought I changed he making this up. words “kind” and his life, but I didn’t. That’s why I “How can you not “sensitive.” Oh, and know who Jerry is?

Jerry recently passed couldn’t remember. It was some You changed his life.” away. So, it wasn’t random act of kindness that I This was very him. bestowed on someone — someone frustrating for me I tried to narrow because I’m not rethe search on the whose name I never got.” ally that wonderful computer: Jerry/Dick/ – DICK WOLFSIE a guy and I usually Generous/Sensitive. don’t do a great deal Nothing. Not one of life changing. In fact, I’d say I change some- example came up. Well, there was my answer. one’s life only about once in a lifetime, at the Jerry may have thought I changed his life, but very most, so you’d think I’d remember a guy I didn’t. That’s why I couldn’t remember. It named Jerry. Nope. Not a clue. was some random act of kindness that I beI went back through my appointment book stowed on someone — someone whose name to see if I had made any appointments that I never got. had life-altering possibilities. It was actually I started feeling better about myself. I had kind of depressing because I saw no potential helped someone and asked for nothing in rein the last six months for any such accomturn. Not even the person’s name. I am a kind plishment. In fact, I didn’t have much evidence and generous guy. I have changed a life, and I in my appointment calendar for any displays had no motive other than the knowledge that of sensitivity or generosity. Truth is, if I had I made a difference. I was content. gotten a letter from someone saying: But who the heck is Jerry?

Dear Dick: You insensitive, ungenerous lout. You are not a very nice person. Thanks for Dick Wolfsie is an author, messing up my life. columnist and speaker. Contact Well, a letter like that, I could understand. him at wolfsie@aol.com.

That could have been from anybody.

So, who the heck is Jerry?

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel artist Scott Osborne was delighted when offered a chance to build a car for Carmel Apprentice MUSICAL Theatre’s presentation of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”

Osborne immediately called his childhood friend, who introduced him to the 1968 movie starring Dick Van Dyke.

“He was asking what I was going to do about the wings,” Osborne said. “It was just all fun from that point on. It was such a creative project when first built, and to replicate it was fun and exciting. I was honored they picked me to do it and I had a blast.”

Carmel Apprentice Theatre’s production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” began Nov. 3 and runs through Nov. 19 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel.

Osborne was assisted by the musical’s director Will Wood and Ashley Larkin, who is managing director of The Cat. “I had fantastic help from The Cat,” Osborne said. “You need more than one set of hands to build a car.”

Osborne said Gary Coburn put in a lot of hours helping build the show’s magical car.

Others who assisted were Kellyn Johnson, Brittany Achard and Bradon Gibbs.

Osborne said the car ended up being 10 feet long. The original car from the movie was 18 feet.

“The coolest part of the car is I used a wheelchair as the driving force,” Osborne said. “The car, when it’s not on the stage, can spin on a 360 (degree) axis. My favorite thing is the steering wheel does nothing and the whole thing is driven on a joystick. The male actor is holding the steering wheel pretending to drive while the female actor is steering and driving the car (with a joystick the audience can’t see).”

Osborne said they put a fog machine in the front that funnels air to come out of the radiator.

Osborne said the car took about five

BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” through Nov. 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘ECHOES OF HALLOWEEN’ Indiana Wind Symphony presents “Echoes of Halloween” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

THE LITTLE MERMEN The Ultimate Disney Tribute Band will perform at 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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The cast and crew with the “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” car. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Apprentice Theatre)

Scott Osborne works on the “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” car. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Apprentice Theatre)

months to build.

“Gary made a platform that was level with the stage,” Osborne said. “They brought it to Brown Hound Studios and I built it on the platform to make sure it would fit.”

Osborne said they drive the car off the stage, open the back door and turn the car around outside. They then push the plat-

form back on stage.

“We call it a portable parking spot,” Osborne said. “It was a great addition. There were so many fun elements about this thing. Everything is completely electric.

There are about seven or eight motors in there.”

Osborne said the car holds approximately 1,200 pounds. The wheelchair sits in the middle of the car.

“They plan to lease the car out to other theater companies,” Osborne said. “Before they hired me, they did their research on how they can rent the car.”

Evan Wang is cast as inventor Caractacus Potts in the production.

“One thing I love about this show in particular is how we have been able to give children so many unique roles and ways to shine on stage at an early age,” Wang said.

Brook-Glen Gober, Noblesville, plays Truly Scrumptious.

“A magical moment for me has been seeing people who have never done theater before come alive on our stage and there is no other perfect show to do that than the magical ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,’” Gober said.

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Country singer Easton Corbin is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘CARMEN’ Indianapolis Opera’s production of “Carmen” is set for Nov. 10-12 at The Tarkington at Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indyopera.org.

MASTERWORKS 2 Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks 2 is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH Puddles Pity Party, Marx concerts set — A crooning clown and a 1980s pop/rock sensation are the latest additions to the concert schedule in 2024 at the Center for the Performing Arts. Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose voice has been compared to such legends as Tom Jones and Freddie Mercury, will make its Center debut at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at The Tarkington with tickets at $40 and $55. Richard Marx will return to the Palladium with a solo show at 8 p.m. Feb. 17, with tickets starting at $35. Tickets for both performances went on sale Nov. 3 at thecenterpresents.org and can be purchased by phone at 317-843-3800.

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CONCERT “These are authentic Motown artists who have performed with many of those very memorable groups,” said Glen Raby, the group’s musical director. “Ours is a classic Motown show that most would say is more than just similar to that style but is that genre.”

The Motortown All-Stars will perform “A Motown Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I think the mix between the Motown and the Christmas music is what the attendees really get into the show,” said Ben Holt, who runs BPE Promotions, which presents the shows. “There is not a period of just Motown, as there is not a long stretch of Christmas music. In fact, some of the medleys put Motown words into the classic Christmas songs. The crowd really enjoys the combination, and they get into it. It’s fun to watch the audience react. The per-

From left, Charles Franklin, Antonio Dandridge, Leon Franklin and Danny Friendly to appear in A Motown Christmas at the Palladium. (Photo courtesy of Ben Hart)

formers do several Motown medleys, and it is hard to say that any one is (an audience) favorite. They all are.”

The group includes Charles Franklin, who performed with Al-Ollie Woodson’s Temptations; Leon Franklin, who performed with Woodson’s Temptations as well as The Miracles, The Contours, and also is performing with The Dramatics; Danny Friendly, who performed with the doo-wop group The Edsel, and Antonio Dandridge, who performed with many Detroit-based groups and is the godson of Martha Reeves. The group is backed by a six-piece orchestra.

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By Ken Severson editorial@youarecurrent.com An art show displaying the works of Carmel resident Melanie Millis-Wissel and her brother Mark Millis of BargPAINTING ersville will be presented at the Southside Art League this month in Greenwood.

The title of the art show is “Close to Home.”

For Millis-Wissel, painting has been something more than a hobby.

A member of several art associations in the state, including the Hoosier Art Salon, Millis-Wissel has had her work exhibited at the Harrison Center, University of Dayton Index Gallery, HCAA Midwest Juried Art Exhibit, the Richmond Art Museum, Southside Art League National Abstract Show, the Zionsville Paint out and Carmel on Canvas.

“When I was working, I didn’t have the time, but now that I’m retired, I picked up a brush and have been painting,” Millis-Wissel said.

Millis-Wissel said she was an art major in college, but also received a master’s in library sciences at Indiana University in Bloomington.

The artwork will be displayed at the Southside Art League at 299 E. Broadway St., in Greenwood, through Nov. 25.The days and times are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

On Nov. 12, there will be a meet-andgreet with Millis-Wissel and Millis from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Southside Art League.

“We hope we have an interesting exhibition for everyone,” Mark Millis said.

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In our continuing visits to sites within driving distance of Indianapolis, we come to the Mid-America Windmill Museum near Kendallville, one of the few such TRAVEL museums in the nation.

In 1866, the Flint & Walling Company started operations in Kendallville in Noble County. In 1878, the company obtained a patent on a wooden windmill named Original Star. Featuring white blades with red tips and red and blue stars on the vane, it soon became one of the most popular windmills on the Great Plains. Before discontinuing windmill production in the 1950s, Frost & Walling had produced 11 windmill models, sold around the world.

In 1985, Russell Baker, an engineer, moved to Kendallville to accept a position in a local foundry. Learning about the community’s participation in the development of windmills, he convinced the Kendallville Local Development Corp. to help him establish a museum recognizing both the windmill history of Kendallville and the history of windmills generally. In 1998, the Mid-America Windmill Museum opened on an 80-acre site east of Kendallville. When it opened, the museum included 10 restored and operating windmills, obtained within 150 miles of Kendallville.

Today, the museum has on display 52 water-pumping windmills in the museum barn and along an outdoor path, including all models produced by Flint & Walling. In June 2004, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day

Mid-America Windmill Museum in Kendallville.

(Photo by Don Knebel)

O’Connor visited the museum to dedicate a windmill from her family’s Texas ranch. The museum also includes a full-size replica of the 52-foot diameter Robertson Post Windmill, erected near Jamestown, Va., in the 1620s. In 2001, the Kendallville Windmill and Historic Society, which operates the museum, dedicated Baker Hall, a 6,000-square-foot reception and banquet facility named for Russell Baker.

The Mid-America Windmill Museum is probably not worth a special trip to Kendallville, but if you are in the area, it is certainly worth a stop.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com.

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Project generally includes demolition and removal of two structures located at 511 E. Main Street, Westfield, Indiana 46074. Any remaining debris on the parcel shall be removed and disturbed areas restored with seeding and straw.

Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Proposal Form obtainable at the office of the Owner. Each bid shall be accompanied by Form 96 Contractor’s Bid for Public Works, including NonCollusion Affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, completely filled out, signed, and notarized as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana, Section III of Part II of Form 96 titled “Contractor’s Financial Statement,” and acceptable bid security. The bid security shall be a certified check made payable to the Owner or satisfactory bond by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana in an amount equal to 5% of the bid, said deposit being for the purpose of ensuring the execution of the contract for which bid is made. Any bid not accompanied by the above required items shall be deemed to be a non-responsive bid by the Owner.

No consideration for escalation on prices can be considered; therefore, contractors are advised to not include any such escalation clauses in their proposal for this project.

No bidder may withdraw his proposal within a period of 60 days following the date set for receiving bids. The City of Westfield, Indiana reserves the right to retain the three lowest bid proposals for a period of not more than 90 days, and said proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The City of Westfield, Indiana further reserves the right to waive informalities and to award the contract to the lowest and most responsible bidder or bidders, all to the advantage of the City of Westfield, Indiana, or to reject all Proposals.

The Contract Documents and drawings will be available to all interested parties from: Westfield City Services, 2706 E 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana 46074.

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