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RocksGiving provides community meal By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com Westfield Washington Schools, in conjunction with Westfield Education Foundation, provided a communitywide EVENT Thanksgiving meal at Westfield High School Nov. 20. A Duke Energy Foundation grant, along with support from other sponsors, provided free meals to nearly 1,000 people. Paul Sherrer, director of food services at WWS, said that to provide the traditional Thanksgiving menu of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and rolls, the food was shipped to eight different schools within the district, prepped at those schools and then delivered to WHS to be served. More than 80 employees from food services worked to make the meal possible. Coca-Cola donated bottled water, tea and canned soft drinks. Costco donated pumpkin pies for dessert. “An awful lot went into this,” Sherrer said. “It’s a great community effort.” Approximately 200 volunteers, including school staff, parents and community members, helped set up, greet guests, serve food and clean up. The organizers donated leftover food to Second Helpings, which has been accepting perishable and overstocked food donations for more than 25 years to make sure people of all ages are fed throughout central Indiana. In addition, a variety of nonprofit organizations, such as Heart & Soul Free Clinic and Kids Coats Hamilton County, were on hand to offer community members information about how they can find help they might need and to promote community engagement through service opportunities. “I think what really stands out is the hard work of everyone to support our community,” WWS Superintendent Paul Kaiser said. “For some community members, this may be the only Thanksgiving dinner they have. It’s just about bringing the community together and our sponsors and all the groups that are here to be involved. We want people to know that we are one Westfield.”

From left, Westfield Washington Elementary School Principal Sarah Zack and volunteers Kristin Hackman and Kelly Coker serve Mark LaBarr with Duke Energy. (Photos by Amy Adams)

Glenn and Marti Hunsucker are fixtures at WWS. Glenn recently received an award for 60 years of service, teaching math and physics and working in transportation. Marti taught Kindergarten, first and second grades for 37 years.

Volunteer Tonya Hyatt, left, and WWS Board Member Amber Willis, right, show off their aprons provided by Dreyer and Reinbold BMW North, represented by Parts and Service Director James Kizer.

The next big effort, which is also a first this year, is the Holiday Giving Program. Westfield Washington Schools, Westfield Education Foundation, Westfield Youth Assistance Program, Open Doors of Wash-

ington Township and multiple churches across the city are joining forces to make sure that every child in Westfield has gifts to open this holiday season. For more, visit wwswef.org/holidaygiving.

“I think what really stands out is the hard work of everyone to support our community.” – WWS SUPERINTENDENT PAUL KAISER

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WHS breaks ground on new tennis courts By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com Construction of 15 new tennis courts and an adjacent facility for Westfield Washington Schools is underway. SCHOOLS WWS faculty, staff and students assembled Nov. 12, at a property at 17695 Shamrock Blvd. in Westfield for the groundbreaking that signaled the start of construction for a long-anticipated addition to the district. Westfield High School Athletic Director Andy Tebbe said $10 million is going into the construction of the tennis courts and facility. He said the new courts were necessary because of the poor condition of the school’s courts. The new courts are part of the Destination Westfield Initiative strategic plan. According to Tebbe, it made more financial sense to build new courts than to invest in repairs for the old ones. “We just chose not to throw good money at those (old) courts and just sacrifice a

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year or two of home matches until these (new courts) were built,” Tebbe said. WWS Superintendent Paul Kaiser said the courts will be constructed with concrete reinforced with metal, enabling them to last much longer than traditional courts. Tebbe said the courts will be used primarily by high school and middle school students for practice and competitions but can be used by the public at other times. The courts are expected to be finished by summer 2024. A new locker room and concession stand are being built as well.

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Park to share in our passion and help The City of Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus holiday sporting goods drive is give back to those in need.” underway and is collect– MATT TRNIAN COLLECTION ing sports equipment through Dec. 13 to provide sports,” Wright said. “We don’t want that to essential gear to local youth sports organizabe a barrier.” tions in Hamilton County. Other benefiting organizations Grand Park Director Matt Trnian include Hamilton County Youth Assaid the effort demonstrates the possistance Programs, Sheridan School itive impact the sports campus can District and Indy RBI. have beyond youth sports. Items can be dropped off at the The following new or gently used following locations in Westfield: items are needed: baseball and Grand Park Event Center at 19000 softball equipment, basketballs, Grand Park Blvd., Grand Park Baseball Trnian cleats, dance attire, equipment bags, Building at 711 E. 191st St., Pacers Athhelmets, lacrosse gear and wrestling letic Center at 200 E. 186th St., Pro X gear. Athletic Development at 651 E. 191st St., WestWestfield Youth Sports, Inc., Executive field YMCA at 851 E. 181st St. and the Westfield Director Molly Wright said WYSI is excited to Police Department at 17535 Dartown Rd. benefit from the Grand Park sporting good For more, contact gpadmin@westfield. drive. in.gov. To donate directly to a Westfield “Many of our local youth don’t have the Youth scholarship athlete, visit donate.stripe. opportunity or equipment to participate in com/8wM9Bu83t83j49ycMM.

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The Call family of Westfield enjoys a day out at the Ice Ribbon: Nicole and Ryan, in back, Maxwell, left, Brooks and Sutton, in front. (Photos by Amy Adams)

Westfield Welcome conducted a grand-opening ceremony Nov. 18 for the first-ever skating season RECREATION for the 8,300 squarefoot Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza. At least two of the five 90-minute skating sessions sold out, according to Westfield Parks and Recreation Superintendent Chris McConnell. “It’s better than I could have expected,” McConnell said of opening day. “We sold out two of the five sessions. The overall feeling I am getting is that everyone is having a good time. It’s a family-friendly activity that we can have in the park.” Westfield resident Erica Watkins came to the Ice Ribbon with her husband and two children. As a former hockey player, she said she found skating on Glice, a synthetic ice, to be harder than skating on actual ice, but she was glad to see that there were so many skate aids available for children. “It was hard for me,” said Watkin. “But you fall and you don’t get wet, so there are a lot of things that are nice about it.” The Ice Ribbon is constructed of synthetic Glice sheets. The polymer Glice requires no water to freeze, so it uses no energy and creates no carbon emissions. The life

cycle for Glice panels is 12 to 15 years, and if a panel gets damaged, the city can send it back to be recycled and replaced. A real ice rink, according to McConnell, would require two 200-pound chillers and would consume roughly the same amount of energy as 800 homes. In addition, a nonprofit program called Plant for the Planet will plant one tree for every Glice sheet installed. As for maintenance, McConnell said staff members brush it or blow it off between sessions and then polish it once a week to remove marks and scratches. “It will skate better the more it gets skated on,” McConnell said. Tickets, including skate rental, are $10 per session for ages 10 and under and $12 per session for ages 11 and up. Processing fees are not included. Skate aids ware available on a first-come, first-served basis for no additional fee. Future skating sessions will run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 13, 2024, although more times and sensory friendly activities may be added over winter break. Times can be found and tickets can be purchased at theiceatgrandjunction. com. The city is hiring seasonal, part-time employees for Ice Ribbon operations. More information can be found at tinyurl.com/ westfieldemployment.

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CURRENT DECEMBER WESTFIELD COMMUNITY CALENDAR BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT STUCKEYS Family, food and fun come together in this traditional Stuckey Farm event. Guests can enjoy a hot breakfast, create a Christmas ornament and wander through Stuckey’s beautifully decorated Christmas trees for an ornament scavenger hunt, not to mention taking photos with Santa. Breakfasts will be from 8 to 9 a.m., 9 to 10 a.m., 10 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 1, 2, 9 and 10. Each breakfast is limited to 35 children, and tickets must be purchased in advance at stuckeyfarm.com/special-events/ christmas-with-santa. “WHITE CHRISTMAS” IN THE PLAZA Westfield Welcome will host the final Movies in the Plaza event of the year at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to cozy up on the Great Lawn for the free showing of Irving Berlin’s classic 1954 movie, “White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye and Vera Ellen. WESTFIELD IN LIGHTS Westfield Welcome and the Downtown Westfield Association invite all of Westfield to the free festival from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 2. A large tent on Jersey Street will feature live music, winter-themed carnival games, photo ops with Mrs. Claus and Rucdolph and around 20 vendors. Food trucks will have plenty of warm eats and treats, and the ever-popular llamas will be back. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 5:50 p.m. with the master of ceremonies, Santa himself, who will arrive just in the nick of time. BICENTENNIAL BASH The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission will host the free Bicentennial Bash from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 to round out a year of celebrating the county’s 200th anniversary. The free open house event is family-friendly and designed to celebrate all that Hamilton County has to offer. It will include free food, live music, a short film commemorating the year, an art show, displays and more. The bash will be at Ivy Tech Hamilton County, 300 N. 17th St. in Noblesville. Learn more at hamcoturns200. com/events. WHS PERFORMING ARTS HOLIDAY FESTIVAL The annual holiday music concert will feature the Westfield High School Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Percussion Ensemble, New Waves Choir, Signature Sound Choir and Limited Edition Choir. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 in the WHS Auditorium

at 18250 N. Union St. WHS Doors will open one hour prior to performance time, and auditorium doors will open 30 minutes prior to performances. Light concessions will be available prior to the show and during intermission. Seating is reserved and expected to sell out fast. Tickets are available at westfield.band/concerts. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA From 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10, families can enjoy a breakfast buffet and have their photos taken with Santa at the Mash House at West Fork Whiskey Co. at 10 E. 191st St. Mimosas, batch cocktails and beer will be available for purchase for adults 21 and over. Reserve your table at westforkwhiskey.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-1210. WEF BOURBON AND BLING The Westfield Education Foundation presents the annual Bourbon and Bling fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 13 at Moyer Fine Jewelers. Event tickets are $100 and are limited to the first 150 buyers. Raffle tickets are also available starting at $100, and winners do not have to be present. To purchase tickets or learn more, go to wwswef.org/ wefbourbonandbling. COOKIES WITH SANTA AT WHS Save the date. Santa will pay a visit to WHS from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 16. For more, follow Westfield High School on social media. LIVE REINDEER STORY TIME Jingle John with Silly Safaris will be at the Westfield Washington Public Library at 333 W. Hoover St. from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Dec. 18 with animals from the North Pole, including a live reindeer. Sponsored by the Westfield Library Foundation and Growing Grins Pediatric Dentistry, the event is for ages 5-12 and registration is required at https://wwpl.librarycalendar.com/event/ live-reindeer-story-time-56842. HOLIDAY PICKLEBALL FESTIVAL Organized by the Grand National Racquet Center, this event at Grand Park Sports Campus will feature four tournaments, clinics, open play and more. Tournaments include the Winter Pickleball Team Smash hosted by Elevate Sports Dec. 16 for co-ed adult teams of all levels; Pickleball 4 Parkinson’s Dec. 18 benefiting the Indiana Parkinson’s Foundation; Wine, Women & Pickleball Dec. 20 supporting the Little Red Door Cancer Agency; and the Midwest High School Pickleball Tournament Dec. 28 to 29 for high school teams from Indiana and surrounding states. To learn more, go to holidaypickleballfestival.com.

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Karaoke raises $17K for education By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com The Vogue Theatre in Indianapolis took a trip back to the 90’s and early 2000’s as groups and soloists UNITED WAY participated in karaoke competitions to raise money United Way Central Indiana, a nonprofit that addresses poverty in local communities. Singers performed hits by popular artists like NSYNC and The Fray. Margaret Matray, communications manager for UWCI, said “Care-oke” is a karaoke-themed fundraiser. It began in 2021 to raise funds for UWCI’s ReadUp program. “ReadUp is a literacy initiative that addresses reading literacy in the third grade,” Matray said. “ReadUp sends volunteers into elementary schools to read with students to help them get up to grade-level literacy.” During the 2022-23 school year, 294 volunteers worked with more than 300 students at 22 schools in seven counties, including Boone and Hamilton. Matray said the event raised more than $17,000. The money will help stock school

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libraries, purchase supplies, and deliver books to students. Matray said the ReadUP program welcomes anyone who wants to help children. “We are always looking for volunteers for our ReadUP program,” Matray said. “Anyone interested in volunteering can go to our website.” For more about UWIC’s ReadUP program, visit uwci.org/readup.

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In November, Prevail, Inc., received funds to help survivors of crime and abuse. Although Prevail is based in FUNDING Noblesville, the nonprofit has served more than 70,000 people throughout the Hamilton County area and beyond. Prevail accepts referrals from law enforcement agencies as well as a dozen or more walk-in clients and crisis calls per day. Tami Wanninger, a Westfield resident and Prevail’s executive director, said funds received will be particularly helpful because she anticipates funding cuts of between 25 to 40 percent to the federal Victims of Crime Act Fund. The fund was created by Congress in 1984 and amended in 1988 to provide funding for assistance and compensation programs offering support to victims of violent crime, according to the Office of Victims of Crime. Announced Nov. 15, the Hamilton County Commissioners and the Hamilton County Council awarded 23 nonprofits more than $864,000 in grants for 2024. Prevail was awarded the largest of the grants in the amount of $180,000. The funds are intended for services that further county goals and are given in addition to contract services already provided to the county by organizations. Without the nonprofits, the county would have to develop programming. “We use the funds to support almost 3,100 individuals each year,” Wanninger said. “The dollars specifically target our 24/7 crisis services, assisting with protective orders for the county and advocacy to ensure individuals served have referrals and

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services on their paths to healing.” Westfield’s Heart and Soul Free Clinic received a $36,000 grant and the Westfield Education Foundation received a $10,000 grant. Other county organizations received funds, as well. On Nov. 9, Spotlight on Art Benefiting Children returned for its second year. At the open house-style event at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, local artists, including those as young as 6, sold their artwork and donated half of the proceeds to three local nonprofits: Prevail, Theraplay and the Boys and Girls Club of Noblesville. Event organizer Esther Lakes said more than 200 guests attended and contributed to raising approximately $50,000. “It’s just really nice that in Hamilton County we have a lot of people that will go and find needs and find resolutions for those needs,” former Hamilton County Superior Court Judge Steve Nation said. At the end of October, Prevail also received a $15,000 grant from the Fishers City Council. For more, go to prevailinc.org.

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DISPATCHES Correction — In the Nov. 14 article “Honoring Those Who Serve,” Mark Sutphin’s rank with the Westfield Fire Department is division chief, not lieutenant, and he was elected as district trustee and district vice president with the Hamilton County Professional Firefighters L4416. Open Doors Holiday Food Drive — On Nov. 18, Open Doors of Washington Township provided a record number of food boxes to 330 families to have Thanksgiving dinner this year. Besides participating in the citywide Holiday Giving Program to provide gifts to children in need throughout Westfield, Open Doors is collecting nonperishable food for the next holiday meal giveaway in December. 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/# or follow Open Doors of Washington Township on Facebook for SignUpGenius links. Westfield Book Signing -Authors of the new book “Westfield: A Period of Growth

and Progress” will be available to sign books from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at Barnes & Noble at 14790 Greyhound Pass and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Westfield Washington Public Library at 333. W. Hoover St. The book has 220 pictures, more than 175 pages and 43 local chapters writers. The book is $40, and all proceeds go to Heart and Soul Free Clinic, Open Doors of Washington Township, Student Impact and Westfield Youth Assistance Program. For more information, email Dave Mueller at Insectsltd@aol.com. Toy Drive — Compass is partnering with Foster Fairies to collect new unwrapped toys for local children in the foster care system. Toys will be collected through Dec. 3. They can be dropped off at the Compass office in Broad Ripple, 5420 College Ave., Suite 100, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For convenience, donors can have Amazon packages shipped directly to the Broad Ripple office. Toys can also be dropped off from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week at Aberdeen Lennar Home Welcome Center, 19492 Lewis Circle.

Former Westfield Chamber CEO to lead local bank news@youarecurrent.com Steve Latour, former Westfield Chamber of Commerce CEO, will serve as the financial center director for the newBUSINESS est location of The Farmers Bank, which will open in Westfield Dec. 15. Joining Latour will be Brittany Hall, a financial veteran with two decades of expertise in the banking industry, who will serve as the financial center assistant director. This year, The Farmers Bank named Chris Cook to be the new president and CEO, working out of the Carmel and Frankfort locations. With his new position, Cook has chosen to move to Westfield. “The Farmers Bank is eager to bring the personal service and community approach it’s been known for since 1876 to Westfield,” Cook stated. “We look forward to continuing our investment in the Hamilton County community.” The Farmers Bank aims to provide a onestop destination with in-person assistance,

Steve Latour and Brittany Hall have been named financial center director and assistant director of The Farmers Bank in Westfield. (Photos courtesy of The Farmers Bank)

video ATMs and virtual banking, The Westfield branch will also feature a state-of-the-art Smartflower, harnessing solar power to contribute to the facility’s energy needs while offering a hands-on educational experience for local schools. This innovation aligns with The Farmers Bank’s commitment to sustainable practices. The bank is at 360 N. Tricia Lane. Operating hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. For more, visit thefarmersbank.com.

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Senior standout was key to HSE’s two state volleyball titles By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Senior volleyball player Breonna Goss received no break after Hamilton Southeastern High School won its second consecutive IHSAA Class 4A state title. “The next day was tryouts, and we went right into club season,” said Goss, who plays for the Goss Munciana Volleyball Club. “I would have liked a little break, but it does help to not get off your game.” The 6-foot middle blocker helped the No. 1 Class 4A Royals complete a 33-0 season by beating No. 5 Castle in four sets Nov. 4 at Muncie in the state championship match. The Royals dropped only five sets all season. The team has a 67-match unbeaten streak as it won 34 straight after losing its 2022 season opener. “It was amazing,” Goss said. “The beginning of my senior season it was our goal (as a team) to get back to the state championship match and win, so it was really

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Favorite subject: Biology Favorite athlete: Allyson Felix Favorite movie: “Legally Blonde” Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy” exciting to complete our goal. Staying undefeated the whole year was another one of our big goals.” The Duke University-bound Goss broke the school’s single-season hitting percentage record with a 0.476, breaking Hayden Huybers’ 2015 record of 0.470. Goss, who didn’t start playing volleyball until seventh grade, became a starter during her sophomore year. She played basketball and competed in track and field.

Breonna Goss helped lead Hamilton Southeastern to two consecutive state titles. (Photo courtesy of Sheila Goss)

She competed in those three sports until her freshman year, when she chose to concentrate on volleyball. “Her development has been exponential,” HSE coach Jason Young said.

After playing on the freshman team, Goss started out on the junior varsity team. “But we ended up using her (on varsity) periodically throughout the year,” Young said. “It was her junior year where she made her biggest gains. She became a dominant force for us, and during our postseason run she was one of our best players. I believe it is on the big stage where Breonna shines the brightest. Her state final matches were spectacular both this year and in 2022.” Young said Goss is a naturally gifted athlete. “She is one of, if not the best, athlete I have ever had the pleasure of coaching,” Young said. “She is so fast and elevates so quickly it is hard to stop her. Breonna’s blocking has also been something we have been able to count on. Breonna is a quiet leader, but when she speaks, others listen.” Goss said she made the most improvement in her transition scoring. Goss chose Duke because of its combination of athletics and academics. She plans to major in biology and pursue a career in medicine, perhaps becoming a doctor, anesthesiologist or nurse.

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By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com In recognition of the fifth anniversary of Riverview Health Westfield Hospital, leaders of Riverview Health plan for future expansion to meet the health care needs of the community. “We celebrated, but it’s hard to celebrate when we’re busy running a hospital,” Riverview Health President and CEO Dave Hyatt said of the anniversary. “Our main goal is to be the provider for health for Westfield residents.” At the time of groundbreaking on the prime property at U.S. 31 and Ind. 32 in early March 2016, the City of Westfield and Riverview Health planned for the facility to be an outpatient care center. By January 2017, those plans had broadened to a full hospital to include emergency, surgical and inpatient services. When the ribbon cutting and grand-opening tours of the first and second floors took place Aug. 30, 2018, those floors housed emergency and urgent care, operating rooms, lab services, state-of-the-art imaging services, an employer clinic, a pharmacy and a handful of inpatient beds. “At the time, we really wanted to get emergency services open as soon as possible,” said Tammi Nash, Riverview Health’s vice president and chief nursing officer. She previously served as executive director of Westfield Hospital and played a major role in getting the hospital open. Within just a few months of the grand-opening tours, the third through sixth floors opened in Jan. 2019, with more services, including being the first hospital in the state of Indiana to install ExcelsiusGPS, a robotic spinal navigation system for surgery. Having begun her career as a critical care nurse in 1988 and spending 35 years working with Riverview, Nash has witnessed the health care provider’s growth. Now, she oversees strategic and operational initiatives that affect nursing practices and ensure compassionate, high-quality care. Riverview Health Westfield Hospital’s emergency room and urgent care has a fully staffed emergency department, according to Nash. The combination of emergency and urgent care means patients can be treated and billed according to the level of care they need, including access to a fully functional outpatient imaging center with MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray, as well as lab service on the same floor. “Riverview really punches outside its class with technology,” Hyatt said. Riverview Health Westfield Hospital provides patients some of the latest innovations in health care, including 3D mammograms and Dual X-ray Absorptiometry scans in the Bone and Breast Center. DEXA scans show bone density and even muscle mass and can be self-scheduled. The second-floor surgery center stays busy with everything from hand surgeries to cataract surgeries. In September, a CORI Surgical System from Smith+Nephew was installed to provide the latest in image-free smart mapping for joint surgeries like total knee and hip replacements.

From left, Chief Operating and Strategy Officer Elizabeth Walker, President and CEO Dave Hyatt and Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Tammi Nash meet at Riverview Health Westfield Hospital. (Photos by Amy Adams)

Matt Salts, MRI technologist, has been at Riverview Health Westfield Hospital since it opened.

“Our new orthopedic surgery robots are a prime example of investing in technology that will help get our patients out of the hospital faster and have a smoother recovery,” Hyatt said. “Any investment in providing better patient care is a great investment.” On the third flood, the Pain Management Center treats patients who struggle with issues like migraines and chronic back pain. Another offering that has been part of the hospital from the beginning is the employer-based health clinic, now housed on the fifth floor which provides health care for employees and families of the City of Westfield and Westfield Washington Schools, among others. With Westfield being the sixth-fastest growing city in the U.S., Riverview Health leaders recognize the need to grow as Westfield grows. For example, Hyatt said Riverview plans to grow employee-provided health care by about 20 percent. “You’re going to see some new Riverview Health facilities in the next couple of years,” Hyatt said. “We planted our flag at the Westfield Hospital, but we want to be closer to people in the community. That means having access to primary care closer to home. We have already added new physicians, and we will continue to do that.” Dr. Bryce Buente is the newest family medicine doctor.

“As we grow with primary care, you will begin to see more specialists, as well,” Hyatt said. Gastroenterologist Dr. Timothy Imler is the latest specialist brought on board. Hyatt said that the spread of family care into the community will allow more space for acute care within the hospital. Yet even the hospital walls won’t limit the anticipated growth. The large grassy space to the east of the hospital at the corner of Ind. 32 and Shamrock Boulevard offers the hospital the potential for expansion. “As the hospital continues to get full, we have room for expansion,” Hyatt said. “I don’t expect the campus will look the same in 10 years.” A Westfield resident, Hyatt doesn’t merely want to see Riverview Health extend further in Westfield. He said he wants to ensure it is the best place in the area to work and to receive care. The Leapfrog Hospital Survey, which is the nation’s gold standard in evaluating hospital performance, has given Riverview Health Westfield Hospital its highest rating — an A-rated hospital — with areas such as safe medication ordering and administration, percentage of staff who are registered nurses and bedside care earning top honors. “We have a great care team, and they have taken care of most of our family members,” Hyatt said. “I always say, ‘The care we provide has to be good enough for my family for it to be good enough for your family.’” Riverview Health Westfield Hospital is at 17600 Shamrock Blvd. For more, call 317-214-5555 or visit riverview.org. ON THE COVER: Riverview Health leadership team of

Elizabeth Walker, Dave Hyatt and Tammi Nash celebrate five years of Westfield Hospital. (Photo by Amy Adams)

GUIDING LIGHTS Ever wonder what the colored lights mean that shine from the sixth floor of Riverview Health Westfield Hospital at night? Here’s a guide to recent color selections: BLUE — This is known as Riverview Health Blue and is the standard color for the lights. GREEN — Shamrocks, of course! The hospital displays the lights in support of Westfield Washington Schools. PURPLE — During the month of November, purple stands for domestic violence awareness. PINK — During the month of October, pink stands for breast cancer awareness. RED — During the month of September, red stands for firefighter appreciation.

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sion” for the school. “They (faculty and staff) love the medical plan options available and really like that WorkSmart Systems Inc., a Carmel-based they can just call WorkSmart with any covprofessional employer organization founderage issues instead of trying to deal with ed in 1998, prides itself on an insurance company,” Hagan said. “The SERVICES helping businesses relationship has also reduced the work smarter. huge year-to-year premium fluctuaWorkSmart regards itself as the tions that we used to see. “leading Indiana-based professionThomas said the company’s al employer organization,” helping service model helps lower liability small- to medium-sized businesses and allows clients to focus on their navigate their comprehensive HR core business. needs. “We conduct an extensive imThomas “WorkSmart takes on the role of plantation meeting to discuss all a complete outsourced HR solution, specifics of a new client set up,” including payroll, employee benefits, HR Thomas said. “A detailed schedule of each compliance and management, as well as step is compiled, including data collection, providing an HR technology platform that meetings with client employees to explain streamlines all HR processes,” said Matt onboarding and employee benefit enrollThomas, WorkSmart’s president and CEO. ment, and thorough testing prior to any “None of the services that we provide are function going live. Our goal is to ensure profit-generating business functions to our the transition work falls on WorkSmart and clients, but they are necessary and create not the client.” significant liability for any organization.” WorkSmart has 55 internal employees University High School in Carmel joined serving more than 450 clients with 12,000 WorkSmart in 2013, and its business manco-employees. ager, Mike Hagan, said it was a “great deciFor more, visit worksmartpeo.com.

OBITUARIES Robert James Smith, also known as Bob and Bobby, passed away at home surrounded by family on November 10, 2023, at the age of 53 in Carmel, Indiana. Born on October 14, 1970, in Indianapolis, Bob was a beloved son, little brother, husband, dad, uncle, and friend. Bob had immeasurable love for his family and cherished his role as a father to his two boys, Jackson and Dalton. Being a dad brought him immense joy and pride. His love and adoration for his wife, Melissa, were evident to all. Bob was an avid photographer, capturing countless memorable moments through family and senior photos, as well as high school sporting events and team photos. He also had a passion for sports, particularly soccer, football and college basketball. Bob’s dedication to Carmel’s youth sports was evident through his involvement in coaching numerous basketball and soccer teams. He positively impacted the

lives of many boys that he coached, and was proudly known by all as “Coach Bob”. Bob’s educational journey included attending New Palestine High School before pursuing higher education at Valdosta State University, where he played basketball, and Indiana University. Bob is survived by his his wife, Melissa Smith, his sons, Jackson Smith and Dalton Smith, father, Tim Smith, mother, Pat Smith, brothers, Steve (Lisa) Smith and Tim (Malinda) Smith, sister, Kathy (Tony) Ratliff, nieces, Courtney, Brooke and Bailey,nephews, Blake and Josh, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A ceremony honoring Bob’s life was held November 21, at Holy Spirit Parish at Geist. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Bobby Smith Memorial Fund at bobbysmithmemorialfund@givebutter.com which will directly benefit the educational aspirations of Bob’s beloved sons.

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Discerning quality brands Commentary by Terry Anker What is the greater value of an object branded with some logo or another? State governments spend countless ESSAY tax dollars urging us to “Wander Indiana” or “Say Yes to Michigan.” Energy drink companies slap logos on stunt planes, racecars and speedboats to associate the product with “go-fast” activities. Handbag manufacturers are entitled to significantly jack up the price (and demand) for a conspicuously labeled purse. There are good reasons that many of us weigh branding heavily in our decision-making and some not so good. Status, assumption of quality, nostalgia or celebrity association are often cited. Likewise, communities, social groups, universities and other distinctly human organizations rely upon branding to create cohesion and group identity. We are Italian American, practitioners of faith, proud Cornhuskers and many others. We wear the jerseys, donate money and advocate for the well-being of the order. Mostly, we benefit from adhesion to the affiliation. Is it possible that we could be harmed by it, too? If we attend, for example, an institution of

higher education that has made choices to drift from core teaching principles into other perhaps worthy but not directly related to the training-required topics, does that mean a certain percentage, no matter how small, of our meager instructional hours are devoted to imparting persuasive advocacy rather than technical knowledge? Would our education quality be reduced by a corresponding percentage? If the professor spends any class time discussing the alphabet soup of common causes, UAW, NRA, ESG, what is not being covered? Is it possible that we have instructional opportunity to waste? Regardless, how would a recent graduate even criticize the gap? Once one has spent the $300,000 for the Ivy League degree, can they wisely say that they are undereducated? Are they trapped in a paradox wherein complaining about the product is akin to complaining about oneself?

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

‘One’ is the happiest number Commentary by Danielle Wilson Friends, I am home alone. Not in a stressful “Kevin!” kind of way, but in a magical, beautiful one of quiet bliss. The fire is roaring, a Spotify Bridgerton HUMOR soundtrack is playing, and I am so content I might never leave the couch. Let’s explore this rare gift of solitude. Many of you know that my dreams of empty nesting have been put on hold indefinitely to accommodate a daughter who is taking a gap year and a son who needed a few months to find his post-college graduation path. The boy child has now moved to New York, but the girl one is on a traveling hiatus making money to fund her next adventure. She generally sets up camp in the living room amid the debris of her young life. And then there’s my husband, Doo, who always seems to be around. If he’s not on a conference call in his home office (right off the kitchen) with the door open, then he’s demo-ing bathrooms or shop-vacuuming the garage, seemingly oblivious to anyone seeking solace in Netflix or a Sarah J. Maas novel. The point is the planets have to align

“It’s just me, the dog and a lovely string-quartet rendition of Madonna’s “Material Girl.” I am quite literally in introvert heaven.” – DANIELLE WILSON

during a full solar eclipse for me to have a single moment to myself. And for once, they actually have! Doo is away hunting (presumably to ensure we have meat for the winter), and our youngadult roommate has picked up an extra a.m. shift. It’s just me, the dog and a lovely string-quartet rendition of Madonna’s “Material Girl.” I am quite literally in introvert heaven. For I am home alone. And unlike Kevin, I couldn’t be more thrilled. “Finally!” Peace out.

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One night at a Greek restaurant downtown, we had a few too many Corfu Lagers, Hanging from a rack in my office is a and while our cheese was flaming, we collection of neckties, each one emblazoned stood up in the middle of a packed room with a picture of comedy and performed “Who’s on First?” The paHUMOR greats: Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel trons gave us a standing ovation, as well as and Hardy, the Marx Brothers, another round of Greek beer. and my favorites, Abbott and Costello. In Before Peter moved here in 2015, I did recent months, that tie has acquired a new a one-man show at Fringe, a festival of significance. multi-talented people Peter Spellos was who perform during a my student in the early “One night at a Greek restaurant three-week period along ‘70s when I taught high Mass Ave in Indy. My downtown, we had a few too school English. He didn’t topic was Jewish humany Corfu Lagers, and while our mor, a subject I knew share my disdain for cheese was flaming, we stood up well, but the hour-long dangling participles or in the middle of a packed room misplaced modifiers, but act was way out of my we did share a love of and performed “Who’s on First?” comfort zone. The first comedy. You name it, we evening of the show I The patrons gave us a standing laughed at it and anapeeked around the curovation, as well as another lyzed it. tain to see if anyone had round of Greek beer.” One evening, Peter bought a ticket. There, – DICK WOLFSIE and I watched the Mel in the front row, was Brooks classic, “The Peter. He was working Producers.” We talked about the brilliant in New York and made the trip here for that performances by Zero Mostel and Gene Wild- one night only. er. Peter’s persona reminded me of Mostel. Peter passed away quietly in hospice Both were bigger than life, in more ways Nov. 19 surrounded by his students who rethan one. vered him. He taught them all how to enjoy Peter enjoyed a career doing roles in the sound of laughter, to think creatively, films and voiceovers in several well-known and to make the world a brighter place. On a anime movies. He had a booth at Gen Con recent Sunday, I wore my Abbott and Costelin Indy where fans of his work lined up for lo tie to our Unitarian church, where I lit a autographs. Peter ultimately moved to Indy candle for Peter. I don a comedy tie to most and began teaching acting, comedy and occasions, but sometimes it’s difficult to deimprov to eager students who came to love cide which comedian to wear. For the near him and learn from him. future, it’s pretty obvious who’s on first. So, what does this all have to do with Abbott and Costello? The legendary team is best known for what is considered the Dick Wolfsie is an author, greatest comedy sketch of all time, “Who’s columnist and speaker. Contact on First?” Peter and I had tried to learn the him at wolfsie@aol.com. routine in the past, but it wasn’t easy. It’s all about mastering the timing.

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Fishers twins portray key roles in Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s ’Nutcracker’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Gregory Hancock put a unique twist in casting for “The Nutcracker.” Twins Vincent and Violet DANCE Kitchen are cast in key roles. “The twins portray the homeless orphans not only separately, but also together in selected performances,” said Hancock, executive artistic director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. “This unique casting may never happen again, with twins who are the correct age and skill level to accomplish the title role. The role is usually reserved for a young female dancer, so it is wonderful to see a young male dancer in the (main) role and then adorable to see the twins perform the roles of Klara and Klarence together.” The twins, who are Fishers Junior High School seventh-graders, perform in The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker” Dec. 1-10 at The Florence, 335 Gradle Dr., Carmel. “Getting to dance alone and with Vincent is very exciting and fun,” Violet said. “When Vincent and I dance together on stage, I can always count on him to calm my nerves. When we are on stage together, I feel I can connect to the emotions of the story because Vincent is not only my twin brother in the show, but in real life, too. Dancing alone, I know I have to push myself to own the stage and to portray the emotion of the hardship of homelessness. I love getting to dance with Vincent, and I also love having the chance to dance the lead alone.” Vincent said he also enjoys having the opportunity to dance the lead solo and perform a duet with his sister. “Dancing as the lead as a solo has been incredible, and I’m very honored to be the first male Klarence in Mr. Hancock’s production of ‘The Nutcracker,’” Vincent said. “I have been working very hard and I hope my performance does not disappoint.” Vincent said he and his sister work

‘WHITE CHRISTMAS” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “White Christmas” through Dec. 31 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘HOLIDAY AND MORE’ Ashley Nicole Soprano’s “Holiday and More” concerts are set for 2:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz. ‘INSPECTING CAROL’ Main Street Productions presents “Inspecting Carol” Nov. 30 to Dec. 10 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org. ‘A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS’

Fishers twins Vincent and Violet Kitchen perform in “The Nutcracker.”

From left, Hillary Riley, Audrey Springer and Audrey Holloway will share the role of Sugar Plum Fairy. (Photos courtesy of Lydia Moody)

well as a team. “I’ve always loved dancing in Mr. Hancock’s productions, but this year will be special, sharing the lead with my sister,” Vincent said. Hancock said his company’s contemporary production of “The Nutcracker” has always been a unique production in that it follows a similar storyline as the classic production but with an updated and contemporary twist, where Klara is an orphan child who is homeless and receives a broken nutcracker doll from a homeless person. “Due to acts of kindness, her world is magically changed,” Hancock said. Hancock said another unique feature of GHDT’s production is the inclusion of international music from Spain, Russia, Africa, China, Afghanistan and France in variations from Act II. Hancock said three graduating seniors, Audrey Holloway, Heritage Christian School; Hillary Riley, Carmel High School; and Audrey Springer, Noblesville High School, who are all students at The Academy of GHDT, share the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince and a soloist in one of the international variations of Act II Afghanistan. “Dancing as all three characters is a lot

of fun and an exciting challenge,” Springer said. “Sugar Plum and Prince are roles that I have watched since I was a young fairy in my first performance of GHDT’S ‘The Nutcracker,’ and it’s hard to believe that I am now the ‘older girl’ inspiring the younger kids in these soloist roles.” Holloway said it has been her dream to perform the lead roles in “The Nutcracker.” “It is hard to believe that 14 years ago I performed in this show for the very first time. I started as a tiny unicorn and now have the unbelievable opportunity to dance as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Prince and Afghanistan soloist,” Holloway said. “It is interesting to see how each of us portrays the characters differently and are able to give the audience a unique experience at every show. It is a blessing to be able to share the roles with two strong dancers and get to know them on a deeper level.” Riley said the opportunity has tested her skills and ability to adapt quickly. “Through the process, I have discovered multiple sides of myself as a performer,” she said. “The best thing about triple casting is the ability to relate to your peers and help each other out.” For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

Jim Brickman’s “A Joyful Christmas” is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘HOLIDAY HITS’ The Midtown Men’s “Holiday Hits” is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ONE MORE CHRISTMAS TOUR Girl Named Tom’s One More Christmas Tour concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘ELF’ Civic Theatre presents “Elf” from Dec. 1-24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org. SARAH SCHARBROUGH Sarah Scharbrough and special guest Ryan Ahlwardt will perform holiday concerts at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY The Indiana Wind Symphony will perform two Dec. 3 concerts, the first featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus at 2 p.m. and ‘A Christmas Festival’ at 7 p.m., at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

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Saxophonist returns to Palladium By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

“He’s 16 years old and is a complete prodigy on piano and guitar,” Koz said. “He’s an internet sensation, hugely popular.” Saxophonist Dave Koz figured the 25th Saxophonist/flutist Marcus Robinson also year would be the last for his annual Christ- is making his debut with the tour. mas concert tour. “He is one of the most up-andCONCERT He was wrong. coming names in the world of “I guess people contemporary jazz these days,” Koz would like us to come back, so said. we’re keeping it going,” he said. Vocalist Rebecca Jade is returnThe 26th Dave Koz & Friends ing for the third year. Christmas Tour will stop at 7:30 “Since the last year she was with p.m. Dec. 5 at the Palladium at the us, her own star has risen promiKoz Center for the Performing Arts in nently in the world of contemporary Carmel. jazz,” Koz said. “We love coming to the Palladium. It’s one Robinson and Schultz also sing. of our favorite tour stops,” Koz said. “It’s “I’m really the only one who doesn’t sing, such an incredibly beautiful venue. The idea but that doesn’t stop me,” Koz said. of taking this forward beyond the quarter of Koz and Schultz will perform “When You a century mark was really to feature a lot of Wish Upon A Star” from “Pinocchio.” An aninew artists. There are so many new artists mated version featuring Koz and his rescue that are deserving of attention.” dog, Buddy Boy, was recently released. Koz will be joined on the jazz-based “We are going to use that opportunity Christmas tour by longtime musical partner to talk about Disney and how much Disney Jonathan Butler, a guitarist/singer. shaped us,” he said. “That song is so much Justin Lee Schultz, who was born in part of our life since it’s been around since South Africa but lives in the U.S., is making 1940.” his first appearance with the tour. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Alternatives to Christmas ham Commentary by Mark LaFay A favorite Christmas movie around our house is “Elf.” Early in the movie, as the narrator tells the story of how Buddy FOOD the Elf came to be at the North Pole, Santa is shown giving a pep talk to the elves about how great Christmas is, and now they get to start working on next year’s Christmas. That is about how it feels this week after Thanksgiving. Now, it is time to start planning Christmas! Much like I do not prefer roasted turkey for Thanksgiving, I do not prefer ham for Christmas. Call me a rebel, but it just doesn’t get me super excited, and so I would like to propose three center-of-the-plate proteins for Christmas that are not ham. Standing rib roast — The standing rib roast is the ribeye with bones removed and then tied back on. This allows for bone flavoring, with easy removal for serving. I like to lightly season, vacuum seal and sous vide at 130 degrees for 18 hours, then rest, baste with egg whites, roll in cracked pepper and sea salt, sear off in a pan and rest for a few minutes before serving.

Whole roasted duck — You can’t go wrong with whole roasted duck. Maple Leaf and Culver Duck are two duck growers and processors in Indiana, and they produce superb duck products. Get a whole duck or two, score the breasts with your knife just enough to break the skin and get to the breast meat, dust with garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper. Don’t coat it, just dust it. Roast in the oven and finish by glazing with something fun. Orange goes great with duck. Porchetta — This is skin-on pork belly. The skin is separated from most of the belly, the rib side of the belly is heavily seasoned, sometimes stuffed, and then it is rolled. The skin is only used to wrap around the outside of the roll and then it is tied. Slowly roasted, then finished under the broiler, or basted with 380-degree frying oil until the skin puffs up like a pork rind. Slice and serve.

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CHS graduate returns for IWS holiday shows By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com These will be Charles Conrad’s final Christmas concerts as Indiana Wind Symphony’s music director. CONCERT Conrad, who is retiring at the end of this 2023-24 season, hasn’t given it much thought because he has been so busy. However, guest soprano soloist Jessamyn Anderson is feeling nostalgic. A 2011 Carmel High School graduate, Anderson was a student of Conrad’s wife, former CHS choir teacher Ann Conrad. “This will absolutely be a special performance,” Anderson said. “Charlie was the first conductor to offer me a professional gig when I was just 18. When he called and asked if I’d like to sing at the Palladium, I honestly thought he was joking. And now here we are, 12 years later. I am so grateful to Charlie for giving me this opportunity.” Anderson, who is based in Nashville, Tenn., will perform at Indiana Wind Symphony’s concerts at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Palladium at the Center for the

Performing Arts in Carmel. The first show Per tradition, she will sing “O Holy Night” in the evening performance. is shorter and designed for a younger audience with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The “Singing ‘O Holy Night’ in the magnificent Palladium is truly one of my favorite evening performance is called “A Christmoments of the entire holiday season,” mas Festival.” “I feel like I’ve grown up professionally she said. “I get to proclaim words I wholeheartedly believe, sing soaring high notes with this ensemble,” Anderson said. “I’ve been on quite a windy and invite others to experience the hope road with music, but and joy that Christmas the IWS has been a “Singing ‘O Holy Night’ in consistent part of my offers us. I cannot truly the magnificent Palladium express how much of an story, and I’ve loved getting to know so is truly one of my favorite honor it is to sing that many of the musicians piece every year.” moments of the entire Conrad said there throughout different holiday season.” will be a premiere of seasons of my life. I truly treasure my time – JESSAMYN ANDERSON “A Christmas Carol” by Kelly Bennette, a comwith the IWS.” poser from Texas, in the Anderson will sing evening concert. “Let it Go” from the movie “Frozen” during “We’ve premiered several of his pieces the matinee. Anderson said is eager to perform “O and it uses a narrator,” Conrad said. The narrator will be trumpet player Joyful Children.” Lynn Stafford. “I think we performed it several years Grace Ishikawa will serve as an assisago, but it’s been such a long time that tant conductor for the concert. it feels brand new,” Anderson said. “And For more, visit indianawindsymphony. my voice has changed and matured a lot org. since singing it last. I can’t wait.”

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