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Westfield gives green light to Northpoint II

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

After months of negotiations between the developer and homeowners mediated by City of Westfield officials, Northpoint II — a planned unit development on 180 acres at Anthony Road and Ind. 38 — will finally move ahead.

DEVELOPMENT

The PUD was approved unanimously by the Westfield City Council April 22, two weeks after it was tabled due to questions over some language in the documents.

The ordinance includes a 7-to-10-acre minimum lot area to encourage a campus-like development pattern. The site will be limited only to warehouse and light industrial uses with primarily indoor operations that do not produce noise, odor or light pollution.

Senior planner Lauren Gillingham told the council that negotiations over the development with neighbors produced a unique request for a forested buffer between the development and Anthony Road properties. Developer Holladay Properties agreed to set that land aside.

“The most notable aspect, in my opinion of this development, is the 10-acre preservation/forestation area on the western property line, as well as a 100-foot setback on the entire perimeter of the site,” Gillingham said when the PUD was first brought for consideration April 9. “Within this preservation area, the developer has committed to replacing any dead saplings in the first year. After that, for years two and three, the City of Westfield will be responsible for the maintenance and replacement of those trees.”

But questions over the city’s involvement with the maintenance of that preservation area for two years halted the approval temporarily. The maintenance is addressed in a memorandum of understanding, but that document was not included as part of the PUD. Councilors said although they were in favor of the development, lack of language addressing the MOU within the PUD was worrisome. Chief of Legal Kaitlin Glazier said the PUD

and the MOU are separate agreements, and therefore do not need to be intertwined or referenced within each document.

Mayor Scott Willis said the city’s participation with two years of maintenance in the preservation area is a way to ensure neighbors that the preservation area will be successful.

“The level of cooperation we’ve seen from the city, the residents and the developer quite frankly is unprecedented in Westfield,” Willis said. “I think because of that it has resulted in a much better (agreement) with very little discourse.”

Willis said benefits of the development include:

• $175 million of estimated assessed value within the development

• $5 million in estimated annual tax revenue to the city

• $450,000 annual tax revenue to schools

• Office and warehouse space along Ind. 38, a key development corridor Holladay will provide a $70,000 stipend to be divided among up to seven home-

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owners for those property owners to plant their own additional landscaping buffers.

City officials said that while they understand that property owners might not be happy about the proximity of the development, it is a must for Westfield.

“If you’re trying to bring a business or company into Westfield, we have nothing here at this time,” Councilmember Patrick Tamm said. “We missed out on significant investment during an unbelievable period of the state’s growth, billions upon billions of dollars of commercial investment and Westfield received very little to none other than standard, quick service restaurants and standard other projects that do not positively impact our tax base like this type of project.”

Northpoint II was first proposed in 2022 but was shelved because of concerns from neighbors.

Since last fall, the applicant has held several meetings with the Northpoint II task force, a group of homeowners from the Anthony Road area who are directly impacted by the development.

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Northpoint II will include 10 acres of preservation area immediately to the west of the property to serve as a buffer for homes on Anthony Road. (Image courtesy of City of Westfield)

Centier Bank makes donation — Centier Bank recently presented a $65,000 donation to United Way of NWI, impacting nine United Way agencies across Indiana as part of its annual Workplace Campaign. For the past several years, Centier Bank has partnered with United Way chapters across the state, resulting in the advance-

ment of initiatives designed to impact thousands of families and individuals in need. The donation supports the United Way organizations in 11 counties, including Lake, Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Allen, Tippecanoe, Boone, Marion and Hamilton. For more, visit unitedway.org and centier.com.

Towns at Union plans approved

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

An upscale townhome community has been approved unanimously by the Westfield City Council. The council voted April 9 in the affirmative for the Towns at Union planned unit development amendment.

DEVELOPMENT

Pulte Homes of Indiana, LLC will develop the vacant 12.86-acre parcel along Union Street south of David Brown Drive/E. 169th Street into a townhome community. The PUD amendment changed the original agreement, approved in 2022, to allow the construction of those townhomes, which city leaders said will be an attractive feeder into downtown Westfield.

Following the first reading of the PUD amendment in February, city leaders had requested three changes to the plans: An increase in the number of townhome units from 72 to 83; a height change to three stories from two; and an increase in the minimum size of the units from 1,800 to 2,300 square feet.

“I want to thank … Pulte for accommodating these requests,” Councilor Jon Dartt said. “This is going to be a great project for Union Street.”

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Also per those discussions, the developer agreed to additional masonry on the facade of the townhouses that front Union Street, and increasing the minimum brick facade from 3 feet to 6 feet throughout the development.

WPD earns national accreditation

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For the third time, the Westfield Police Department has earned national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Accreditation was awarded following a multi-year self-assessment phase and a meticulous site-based assessment of community engagement, policy, procedures, equipment and facilities by CALEA assessors, according to the WPD. The process culminated with the attendance of Lt. Brodie Houston and Capt. Jim Lilly at the CALEA conference in Montgomery, Ala., where CALEA’s 21-member Board of Commissioners reviewed all findings and approved the department’s status for reaccreditation.

“We’ve continued to tell the story that the men and women of the Westfield Police Department are some of the best in public safety, and this reaccreditation

with CALEA confirms what we already knew,” Mayor Scott Willis stated.

CALEA was created in 1979 through the combined efforts of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Police Executive Research Forum.

According to CALEA, benefits of accreditation include controlled liability insurance costs; stronger defense against lawsuits and citizen complaints; greater accountability within the agency; support from government officials to operate efficiently and meet community needs; an increase in community advocacy; and improved employee morale.

Accreditation was first granted to the WPD in 2016. The department now moves into CALEA’s four-year accreditation cycle which includes annual remote, web-based file reviews and a site-based assessment in the fourth year.

Learn more about CALEA by visiting calea.org.

The Towns at Union development will occupy 12.86 acres of vacant land on Union Street south of David Brown Drive. (Image courtesy of City of Westfield)

Hamilton County vital records available online — Hamilton County has become the fourth county in Indiana to offer an online ordering system for birth and death certificates. Orders are processed within two business days, excluding weekends and holidays, and customers can choose mail delivery or pick-up. Newborn records may take 10 to 14 days to become available through the Indiana Department of Health’s vital records system. Certified birth and death certificates are $15 per copy, and online orders will incur a nonrefundable $5 service fee. To order, visit the Hamilton County Health Department’s online portal, hamiltoncounty.in.gov/255/Vital-Records.

Best places to work — Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. was listed as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Indiana, marking the fifth time the organization has earned the designation from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The statewide awards program honors organizations that earn high levels of employee satisfaction and engagement in the workplace. Final rankings will be announced at an awards ceremony May 8 at the Indiana Convention Center. Learn more about the Best Places to Work in Indiana program at BestPlacestoWorkIndiana.com.

School Board honors — The Board of School Trustees for Westfield Washington Schools, as well as individual board members Jimmy Cox and Bill Anderson, have been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association with an Exemplary Governance Award for calendar year 2023. The Exemplary Governance Awards are conferred annually by the Indiana School Boards Association to school boards and school board members who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success.

Hamilton County Tourism CEO Search — A national search will soon begin to replace Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. President/ CEO Brenda Myers, who will retire this summer. Diversified Search Group will lead the HCT Board of Directors in the search. Myers announced her planned retirement in 2022, ending a 19-year tenure as the organization’s leader. She also served as a founding board member of the tourism organization more than 30 years ago as a representative of Conner Prairie. The goal is to have a new leader in place by mid-summer.

Lawrence North shortstop puts up impressive hitting numbers

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Lawrence North High School senior shortstop Anna Mauck keeps racking up some impressive hitting accomplishments.

Mauck, who has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball for the University of Kentucky next season, has a .469 batting average with three homers in the first nine games. She hit .529 with 13 homers and a school-record 70 runs batted in as a junior. She hit .474 with eight homers as a sophomore and .513 with nine homers as a freshman.

Wildcats coach Matt Marino said the four-year starter batted leadoff her first two years but moved into the No. 3 slot last year because of her ability to drive in runs.

Marino said her biggest strength is consistency as her career batting average is .503.

“She is also very strong defensively as

MEET ANNA MAUCK

Favorite athlete: University of Kentucky shortstop Erin Coffel

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite vacation spot: Alys Beach, Fla.

she can play infield or outfield at a high level,” Marino said. “She has a lot of speed. She’s stolen a lot of bases, too.”

Marino said Mauck has developed a better mental understanding of the game.

“This includes knowing game situations offensively and defensively and what needs to be done in those situations,”

Marino said. “Over her career, her improvements have been in team leadership as she has been a team captain for two years.”

Mauck said her biggest improvement has been battling back with two strikes at the plate.

“It’s swinging at every pitch and not being too picky,” she said. “It’s just developing patience and an attack mode of when I need to be less picky and figuring out balls that are close enough to be hit.”

Her goal is to raise her batting average this season.

“I want to break as many school records as possible and maybe make all-state first team,” said Mauck, who was named Class 3A/4A second team all-state last year by the Softball Coaches Association of Indiana.

Mauck plays for a travel softball team, Tennessee Fury Platinum X, which plays in tournaments across the U.S. She plays shortstop and third base on her travel team.

She chose Kentucky for several reasons.

“The campus was beautiful,” said Mauck, who plans to major in business marketing. “The coaching staff was nice and welcoming. The Kentucky coach came to nearly every one of our games in the summer. It was cool to see how persistent and how much they wanted me. I felt they wanted me and would be there for me and it’s not super far from home.”

Lawrence North shortstop Anna Mauck is hitting .469 through the first nine games. (Photo courtesy of Matt Marino)

Mauck

freshman performs for national exhibit

Westfield native Brayden Billington, a singer with the Indiana Wesleyan Chorale, is one of the performers featured in the soundtrack for a national exhibit at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.

The chorale recently recorded music for the exhibit, which launched April 18 and will remain at the museum for five years.

Billington, a freshman at Indiana Wesleyan University, participated with the chorale at the university’s convocation March 22. The chorale performed during the induction of Ranjy Thomas into the IWU Society of World Changers. Dylan Thomas, CEO/founder of CREATR and songwriter and music director for Hillsong United, was present for the performance and later asked if the group could record soundtracks for the museum’s exhibit.

Billington said the opportunity is a blessing.

“Recording is, in some ways, more intimate than live performance. It was a really unique and enriching experience to be able to work in a professional setting like this,” Billington stated.

The recorded tracks will contribute to the Museum of the Bible’s “All Creation Sings” exhibit via a four-movement, 25-minute performance.

Learn more about the exhibit at museumofthebible.org/all-creation-sings.

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Free weather radios – Hamilton County residents who are deaf and hard of hearing are eligible to receive a free weather radio. Hamilton County Emergency Management is giving away the radios, which were purchased with grant funding that allowed EMA to purchase hundreds of the radios that come equipped with a pillow shaker and strobe lights. Residents who qualify should contact Monica Peterson at Monica. Peterson@HamiltonCounty.in.gov for more information.

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Washington Library

workshop.

Westfield Washington Public Library will bring back its popular Summer Author Series in 2024. This year’s series is once again sponsored by employee benefit consulting and services firm Apex Benefits, and features a lineup of literary events that include discussions, workshops and presentations by local authors at the new library at 17400 Westfield Blvd.

On July 9, Carmel resident Aaron Krerowicz, a Beatles scholar, will discuss the six books he has written about the legendary band.

“We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of Apex Benefits in sponsoring our Summer Author Series,” stated Erin Downey, executive director of the Westfield Library Foundation. “Their support enables us to bring engaging and inspiring authors to our library, enriching the cultural and intellectual life of our community.”

The Summer Author Series begins June 11 with author Craig Fehrman, who will discuss his untitled book that offers a revisionary look at the explorations of Lewis and Clark.

On June 13, Tracy Richardson, author of “The Field and Catalyst,” will lead a writing

The series will wrap up Aug. 6 with an appearance by Westfield resident Matt Hay, author of “Soundtrack of Silence.” Hay will recount how he committed his favorite songs to memory when he learned he was going deaf as a teen.

“At Apex Benefits, we believe in the power of knowledge and the importance of fostering a love for reading and learning,” stated John Gause, CEO of Apex Benefits. “We are proud to support the Summer Author Series at Westfield Washington Public Library and provide our community with access to enriching literary experiences.”

The sponsorship also provides funding for a variety of summer reading programs at the Westfield Washington Public Library, including an interactive dinosaur event, animal shows, science experiments, magic shows and a foam party.

For additional details and times of Summer Author Series events, visit Westfield Washington Public Library at wwpl.lib.in.us.

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Westfield college student honored – Jenna Hartzler of Westfield was one of 22 University of Alabama students honored recently as part of the Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award Program. The honor was extended to students for their exceptional research efforts at the Capstone. The students honored were selected by a panel of UA research faculty and past recipients of the Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award and were recognized during a luncheon in April. Hartzler, a biology major, was honored for her research topic: Linking mild traumatic brain injury and depressive-like behavior — the role of the blood-brain barrier.

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By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

Portions of more than 30 roadways are slated for repaving in Westfield. The annual street paving program is set to begin the first week of May and last through the first week of October and will address the needs of approximately 10 miles of roads within the city.

ROAD WORK

The project was awarded this spring to Baumgartner & Co. Asphalt Services of Fishers for a cost of $2.4 million. The funds come from a combination of the city’s portion of the state-administered Community Crossings Matching Grant, Motor Vehicle Highway Funds and Local Roads and Services Funds.

Summer repaving projects begin in May in Westfield Gap project complete for Westfield trails

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Walkers, runners and bicyclists heading out as the weather warms up can now connect to more areas of Westfield. The City of Westfield Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments announced this month that a project to fill five gaps within the city’s trail system is complete.

RECREATION

The goal of the project was to pave several key locations where the trails were incomplete, providing better connectivity under U.S. 31 and creating a continuous access to the west.

Areas that are now complete include:

• 156th Street under U.S. 31 connecting to Cool Creek Park

• Westfield Boulevard under U.S. 31 connecting to Cool Creek Park

• Midland Trail from U.S. 31 west to the Monon Trail

• Midland Trail along 175th Street, connecting Quaker Park to Austrian Pine Way

• Spring Mill Perimeter Trail, linking Mulberry Farms to the Spring Mill Station development

“Westfield is a fantastic place to live,

Each project will include milling the top surface of asphalt and repaving it with a new layer between 2 and 4 inches in thickness. Typical milling and paving projects take three to five days to complete and require lane restrictions.

“Residents of Westfield moved here for a number of reasons, and one of those is our high quality of life,” Mayor Scott Willis stated. “This includes having well-maintained roads in our city, and our continued investment in new roundabouts and maintaining our current roads are high on my priority list.”

Firmer timelines for paving and lane closures will be announced as summer progresses.

For a full list of roadways scheduled for repaving, visit westfield.in.gov. under the “recent news” section.

Trail connections leading into Cool Creek Park from Westfield Avenue and 156th Street are now complete for pedestrians and cyclists.(Photo by Marney Simon)

but we don’t have mountains or oceans,”

Mayor Scott Willis stated. “Our trail system is our beachfront property, and with these essential connections completed, we now have over 100 miles of trails within the city. I am committed to expanding our trail network to be one of the best in Indiana.”

Planning is also underway to add an additional 3 miles to the Midland Trace Trail, which follows the abandoned Central Indiana Railway ruling parallel to and just south of Ind. 32. When complete, the 4.8 mile-trial will stretch for 8 miles.

For more on Westfield’s trail system, visit tinyurl.com/westfieldintrails.

Embracing Mini with a Meaning

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Jacob Stelflug can’t physically run on his own, so his father, Brad Stelflug makes certain he has that experience.

500 FESTIVAL

“He gets to experience the cheers and all the support from the crowd, the support from the other runners, the high-fives and the camaraderie,” said Brad, whose family lived in Westfield for 26 years before moving to Noblesville in 2020.

Brad will push Jacob, 27, in a racing chariot as part of the Ainsley’s Angels Indiana team in the 500 Festival One America Mini-Marathon May 4 in Indianapolis. The Mini with a Meaning connects nonprofits with passionate participants of the Mini-Marathon and Delta 500 Festival Dental 5K to raise awareness and funds.

“The Mini with a Meaning program allows us as a nonprofit to use our team as a platform for the needs we have throughout the years,” said Kristy High, a North Central Indiana ambassador for Ainsley’s Angels and senior ambassador director for Ainsley’s Angels of America. “The funds (help) to purchase and maintain our specialty equipment. Our specialty equipment is the special racing chariots (we) have to maintain. Those can be really pricey. It can be anywhere from $4,000 to $6,000. They are specially designed to be pushed by running.”

Jacob has FG syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes physical and mental delays. Nathan Stelflug, a 25-year-old former Westfield High School track and cross country runner, pushed his brother Jacob in the Boston Marathon April 15. Brad will push Jacob in the Mini-Marathon.

There are 39 teams slated for the Mini-Marathon and four for the 5K event. There is one rider with one or two pushers.

High said Ainsley’s Angels has been involved with the Mini-Marathon since 2017 and will be involved with Mini with a Meaning program for the third year.

“They are from all over the country, but the majority are coming from our North Central area,” said High, who lives in Russiaville.

High said when Ainsley’s Angels was accepted into the Mini with a Meaning program, the national organization made it a destination race.

“We also use the funds to provide dinner with all the participants the night before,

which is a chance for them to make new friends or catch up with old friends because they do come from all over,” High said.

Brad said the Mini-Marathon embraces inclusivity and allows many duo teams to compete. The number of duo competitors is limited to 10 at the Boston Marathon.

“We run the Marine Corps Marathon (in Arlington, Va.) every year and they are very inclusive,” Brad said. “We had 40 chairs running in that one last year. Lots of marathons do it right and Boston just does it wrong.”

Brad, 55, started running marathons in 2002. They began running races in 2015 when Brad adjusted Jacob’s wheelchair. They got a racing chariot two years later.

“When I would finish a marathon, I would grab Jacob and push him across the finish line and let him get the medal,” Brad said. “The crowd would cheer him on. He liked that experience so much. I started pushing him in 5Ks. We just started running races together. It’s kind of our thing.”

To donate, visit donate.ainsleysangels. org/campaign/565160/donate.

Brad Stelflug pushes his son, Jacob, in the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon. (Photo courtesy of Brad Stelflug)

USED BIKE SALE AND DONATION DAY

Recycled Cycles will host a used bicycle sale and donation day from 10 a.m. until noon May 18 at their repair shop, 810 E. Main St. in Westfield north of Big Hoffa’s Barbecue. Several bicycles in good condition will be offered for sale at reduced prices. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the purchase of parts to repair additional bicycles. In 2023, Recycled Cycles repaired and gave away more than 375 bicycles to deserving families in Hamilton County. The group repairs both youth and adult bicycles year-round under the sponsorship of Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County. Donations of any used bicycle no matter the condition will be accepted, as parts of unrepairable bikes are salvaged to make whole bikes. Payment by check is preferred.

VIP LIBRARY TOUR

The Westfield Library Foundation will host a VIP preview party of the new Westfield Washington Public Library May 18. The Indy 500-themed adults-only soiree will include a tour, scavenger hunt through the new library, silent auction, raffles, food and drink and live music. Guests are encouraged to

wear festive black and white attire. The new 43,000-square-foot space will include a makerspace and digital media lab, coffee shop, event space, additional parking, and outdoor patio seating. Tickets for the VIP party are $125 per person. Members of the library’s 1902 Society enjoy a discounted rate of $100. Space is limited and the event is expected to sell out. Tickets can be purchased at tinyurl.com/library-vip-event.

SUMMER FARMERS MARKET

Westfield Welcome will kick off the 2024 Westfield Summer Farmers Market, presented by Duke Energy, on May 30. The market will include fresh produce and artisanal goods in downtown Westfield at Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S. Union St. The market runs each Thursday, except for July 4, from May 30 through Sept. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. Food trucks are also on-site. Westfield Welcome/The City of Westfield is now the organizer of the Farmers Market, which was previously organized by the Downtown Westfield Association. Applications for vendors and information for businesses interested in sponsoring the Westfield Farmers Market can be found at westfieldwelcome. com.

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Westfield High School entrepreneurs showcase their inventions

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

Student entrepreneurs from Westfield High School showcased their ideas-turned-inventions at the April 18 Westfield Chamber of Commerce Innovation Luncheon.

WHS educator John Moore teaches entrepreneurship and business at the high school. Moore sponsors the innovation competition, where students show off their prototypes seeking funding to take their inventions to the next step.

“The main focus is, I don’t want to have complainers in the world,” Moore said. “We want kids to look at problems as opportunities.”

Moore said the students begin the school year with projects designed to spark ideas for how to fix the types of problems they or their family members might face daily.

“They go through the process, here is a solution. Is it something that we can create a business around? So, they do market research to see if the problem is really a problem other than just in their world,” Moore said. “If it is, they start to look at how to get money to actually solve this problem, then they start the process to create it. All the kids (in the competition) have working prototypes. Some of them are even ready to launch.”

The result is a classroom full of inventions. Throughout the school year, the students engage in all aspects of turning those inventions from ideas on paper to workable prototypes, including creating and implementing plans for market research, cost breakdowns, revenue models, advertising and marketing budgets, allocations for labor and inventory needs. They then make a pitch to potential investors similar to the popular reality show “Shark Tank.”

Of the 150 students in the entrepreneurship pathway, 65 inventions were entered into this year’s competition. After three initial rounds at the high school, the top 15 were showcased at the Chamber luncheon. Inventions this year ranged from mobile applications to vending machines for dogs to a wireless umpire clicker.

Juniors Nick Gerow and C.J. Fox and sophomore Ryan Cesare won the $1,000 top prize at the contest with their invention the Fridge Bridge, a straw-like tube that attaches to the water dispenser of a refrigerator and makes it easier to fill wa-

ter bottles.

“We’re all athletes, and we all experience this problem every day,” Gerow said. “We just knew there was an easier way and we worked on building that.”

The trio said the class has given them

BUSINESS-SAVVY SHAMROCKS

For students in John Moore’s entrepreneurship classes at Westfield High School, the education adds up to more than just time in a classroom.

Students participating in the Westfield Chamber Innovation Luncheon competition April 18 said the classroom is equal parts education and real-life experience.

Junior Ella McGrath’s invention is an app called LitMatch that makes a book recommendation based on previously read books and liked genres. McGrath said the class has helped her find new perspectives when problem solving.

“My entrepreneurship class gave me that ability to think outside the box and it gave me new ideas, we bounce ideas off of each other,” McGrath said.

“Mr. Moore really gave us that opportunity to branch out from something out-

worldy and turn it into something real.”

Juniors Andrew Westra and Quinn Provost invented RefReel, a video system that allows users to see athletic events from the perspective of officials on the field or court. The pair were back at the innovation luncheon with the same idea they brought to the table last year, with new tweaks and fixes.

“We’ve done a lot more research with the help of the amazing staff and students here,” Westra said. “We made some plans and we went to (the Distributive Education Clubs of America) and got third in the innovation competition. It’s been gaining traction, making a name for ourselves.

Learn more about the WHS extracurricular entrepreneur club at tinyurl. com/yv3ct48b.

the confidence to try something new.

“What I like the most about class is the freedom to do whatever you want and do something that is useful outside of the classroom in the real world,” Gerow said. Fox said the class extends beyond the school walls.

“It really benefits us in the future,” Fox said. “It’s not just a grade, it’s more about helping us pursue what we want to and what we want to be in the future.”

All three said they will likely pursue development of their project again next year, and maybe beyond.

“I have liked business in general since a young age,” Cesare said. “I’ve always been interested in the field of entrepreneurship as well, just being in the class.”

Moore said the students work with each other to make sure that their ideas are realistic.

“One of the nice things about working with high school kids is that they are very honest,” Moore said. “They’ll all poke holes in each other’s products. At the beginning of the year, it can be very frustrating but… then they realize this is a problem that other people are going to ask and needs to be fixed. It’s a very open classroom and their very open conversations make it all the better.”

Moore added that the class is designed to be fun and informative while also developing critical skills for long-term success.

“We’re hoping to steer them on the right track,” Moore said. “I make it very clear on the first day of class. We’re here to set you up for (success). I think a lot of students come in with the mindset that they can do this, and they see the real-world implications. This is a class that could help them get somewhere.”

The top five groups now move on to the final competition May 8 at the WHS auditorium to give their pitches to investors and compete for a $10,000 prize donated by sponsors to develop their inventions.

ON THE COVER: Westfield High School juniors Andrew Westra and Quinn Provost pitched their invention RefReel, a video system that would allow the viewer to see athletic events from the perspective of officials on the field or court. (Photo by Marney Simon)

WHS entrepreneur students Charlotte Willhite and Ellen Volz developed A La Bark, a vending machine for dog treats. (Photos by Marney Simon)

Junior Ella McGrath explains her invention LitMatch, an app that recommends books based on the user’s previously read books and liked genres, to an attendee.

Fishers firm offers IT support for churches, small businesses

By Cassie King news@currentinwestfield.com

Since its establishment in 2001, Technic Consulting has provided Information Technology services. In 2014, the Fishers-based company narrowed its focus to cater specifically to the IT needs of churches, Christian schools and small businesses.

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David Kusch, Technic Consulting owner, said those entities have unique needs.

“We realized that churches and small businesses often face distinct IT challenges without the resources for dedicated IT staff,” Kusch said. “Our mission then became clear: to alleviate these technological burdens, allowing them to concentrate on their core objectives.”

The restructured Technic Consulting assumes complete responsibility for the IT needs and challenges of small and midsized churches, nonprofits and Christian schools. It offers full-time monitoring, maintenance, upgrades and security of the network and computers.

Technic Consulting’s service area is an approximately 1.5-hour radius from Fishers, along with some clients in the north-

west suburbs of Illinois. Among its clients is Community Bible Fellowship Church, 231 E. 161st St., Westfield.

“We were facing a critical juncture in our building process and our IT plan had fallen apart,” said Nate Pletcher, technical and production director at the church.

“We needed to establish the core network infrastructure to run various building systems, and everything seemed to be going wrong. Through some connections, I heard about Technic Consulting and very quickly, the stress of getting things in place on time and under budget dissipated. After the install and configuration, the ongoing support has been excellent.”

Technic Consulting offers a complimentary IT, network and security assessment to identify ways to enhance the security and efficiency of their computers and networks.

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The Westfield Kiwanis Club held a ceremonial check presentation April 16, donating $5,000 to the Westfield Youth Assistance Program. The funds will be utilized for scholarships and supplies for WYAP’s 2024 summer camp sessions. Attending the presentation, from left, Kiwanis board member and WYAP board member Chelsea Beaman; WYAP Early Intervention Advocate Megan Contreras; WYAP executive board member and past-President Steve Latour; WYAP Early Intervention Advocate Amy Prater; and Kiwanis board member Alexis Lowry. The Westfield Kiwanis Club was able to fully fund all of the summer needs for WYAP to support youth in the Westfield community. (Photo courtesy of Westfield Kiwanis Club)

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Balancing the scales of trust

Commentary by Terry Anker

Stephen Covey, author of the seminal “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” is attributed with positing that, “Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” In the book, which incidentally has sold more than 20 million copies since its first printing in 1989, he argues for character as the human Polaris rather than building or following a cult founded only on personality. There are many more expert Covey readers, but his premise seems iron clad. Trust is essential. Trust is a force multiplier. Trust may not be required but it sure makes life easier.

ESSAY

The form that such confidence might take is nearly limitless. We might trust a child to be responsible, or a caregiver to administer medications, or a taxi driver to deliver us safely, or a soldier to protect our sovereignty, or a teacher to help educate our citizens, or a politician to keep our interests front in their hearts. Each is a

distinct variation of the type. As such, they uniquely hold a corresponding bit of real estate in our conscience and well-being. Therefore, the betrayal of that trust will influence both the mundane and grand elements of our existence. When good faith is lost by a child that didn’t wait to eat their dessert, we can recover by letting them mature a bit before giving them another shot, maybe a day, week or month. If fractured by a grown adult, the repair is more complex and elusive.

What is the obligation of the one who betrayed the trust and of the one harmed? Should we be less trusting or they be more responsible? Should we have been more explicit in the confidence, or they more protective of the information? Trust us, it is complicated.

Time for me to fly

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Friends, this month marks my 17th anniversary of writing for Current. 17th! That’s approximately 850 weekly columns sharing my sometimes crazy, often mundane life in suburban Indiana. But an exciting opportunity has developed, and I’ve made the decision to take a break. Alas, this is farewell, at least for now.

HUMOR

In February of 2023, my husband Doo and I listened to a podcast about a young couple who had quit their jobs and traveled for one year. Within 10 minutes, we had hit pause and were seriously discussing doing the same. It was crazy, sure, but we figured there’d never be a better time. So, we pulled the trigger. We leave July 1 for Australia! Then, it’s Indonesia in August, and after that, who knows? Apart from a few bucket list countries, we’ll see where the cheap flights and warm weather takes us. It won’t be all play. Doo will be digital nomad-ing, I’ll be taking online classes, and we hope to take advantage of work exchanges to stay on budget. But I will not be writing columns. Although I love the process, I don’t want the responsibility. The only thing I want to think about is whether

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will be digital nomad-ing, I’ll be taking online classes, and we hope to take advantage of work exchanges to stay on budget. But I will not be writing columns.”

– DANIELLE WILSON

Mai Tais are appropriate before noon. So, thank you. Thank you for allowing me to vent about Doo, my kids, mean moms, annoying pets, PTO fundraisers, diaper debacles, Scroogey librarians, the perils of competitive dance, moving, sisterhood, road trips gone awry, 2020, incontinence, my ghostly complexion, tinsel wars, terrible drivers who don’t understand zipper merges, parenting woes and, of course, hillbilly shenanigans involving attic racoons.

It’s been a pleasure, and more importantly, an honor. Peace out.

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Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him

Smoked chicken to gag for

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

My wife Mary Ellen has been cooking dinner for me almost every night for more than 44 years. I always felt guilty about that, but never guilty enough to do anything about it. There was a short period when I was in charge of the barbecuing. I was old-school then and still used charcoal, but Mary Ellen read somewhere that this was an unhealthy way to prepare food. Of course, the meat alone was enough to raise our LDL, no matter how we cooked it.

HUMOR

Then we got a new Weber Grill. I had trouble mastering exactly how long to cook our carnivorian (if that’s even a word) selections. Medium-rare is OK for steaks, but it’s life-threatening with poultry.

“This chicken is certainly in the pink,” Mary Ellen told me one night when I took our dinner off the grill. This was not intended as a compliment to the chicken. Or to the chef.

After I was barred from cooking on our deck, I decided to give it a go inside with our new air fryer, another appliance I knew nothing about. But how difficult could it be? I mean, frying with air? This sounded like a fool-proof endeavor. Even for me.

My first attempt at using the new fryer was making a recipe I found on a social media website. You view a sped-up video making you think you can cook this masterpiece in 12 seconds. They usually don’t give you written directions and I still haven’t figured out how to save something or print it out. No matter now, when Mary Ellen found out I had a TikTok account, I was cooked. Account closed.

The recipe was for lemon garlic chicken. I placed the cutlets and all the required ingredients in a plastic baggie, gave it a good shake and let it marinate. Then I placed it all in a pan and slid it into the air

“After I was barred from cooking on our deck, I decided to give it a go inside with our new air fryer, another appliance I knew nothing about. But how difficult could it be? I mean, frying with air?”

– DICK WOLFSIE

fryer. But first I slathered the top of the bird with olive oil. That was my own little touch.

Mary Ellen had retreated to the back porch to enjoy her night off. I dozed off in my office easy chair. About five minutes later, I was awakened when smoke came billowing from the kitchen. Fumes filled the entire house. What should I do? Call 911? Or Emeril Lagasse?

The problem was that the directions called for baking the recipe in the oven –not the air fryer. And not with oil. Oops! Mary Ellen was aghast at this mistake.

“Look at those directions again. You did something wrong,” she said.

I tried to confirm that she was correct, but it was hard to see the recipe through all the smoke.

But here’s the good news: The chicken that night was very crispy.

is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Narducci returns to ‘A Little Night Music’ for Indy Opera

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Daniel Narducci has a history with Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music,” beginning in 1988 as a junior in Indiana University’s music school.

PERFORMANCES

“It was my first appearance at IU and my first experience performing Sondheim,” Narducci said.

Narducci, who plays Fredrik Egerman in Indianapolis Opera’s production of “A Little Night Music” May 3-5 at The Toby Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis. The musical examines the romantic lives of several couples in Sweden in 1900.

Narducci, a Unionville resident, played Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm at IU.

“I did two tours of Lancelot and then eventually ascended to the throne as King Arthur in ‘Camelot’ with Indianapolis Opera,” Narducci said. “I’ve kind of matured into the role of Fredrik versus Carl-Magnus.”

Narducci performed in other Sondheim pieces in concerts through the years and performed in “Sweeney Todd” with the Cleveland Opera.

“What is amazing to me (is) how the music just stuck with me when I listened back intently when preparing the role,” Narducci said. “All of Carl Magnus’ lines came flying back into my mind. It’s almost like it never left. We sing a duet together, so I had to learn the other part.”

His wife sings “Send in the Clowns,” later a huge hit for Judy Collins.

His wife, Heather Hertling Narducci, plays Desiree Armfeldt in the production. The couple plays the two principal lead characters in the musical.

“The joke around the house is she sings the hit song and I have a song as well, and she’ll say, ‘What is your song called again?’” Narducci said. “My song is called ‘Now,’ one of the more challenging in the baritone world because of the expediency of text.”

“It’s been wonderful preparing for this role with (Heather) and digging into (the) backstory of the two characters,” Narducci said.

The Narduccis have a duet album called “Our Broadway Romance.”

fell in love with ‘A Little Night Music’ and it made a profound impact on my musical tastes moving forward. I have admired the genius of Sondheim ever since.”

As director of the University of Indianapolis Opera Theatre, she produced this musical with her students.

“They became better actors and singers through the process,” Hacker said. “They learned the importance of telling a story and how to mine for gold in each phrase. There is no richer teaching vehicle than a Sondheim lyric, and in the meanwhile, they committed an extraordinary musical score to memory.”

Hacker said the production brings everything full circle with the Indianapolis Opera.

“I came to Indianapolis as a young singer to work for the Indianapolis Opera as part of their Outreach Ensemble back in the 1980s and have made Indianapolis my home ever since,” Hacker said. “I am delighted to share in this production at this stage of my life, to be in the hands of such a formidable artistic staff and to create good theater with a truly talented cast.”

Whiteland resident Zoe Lowe plays Fredrika. Lowe, a sophomore homeschool student through Indiana Online via Martinsville High School, is excited to make her Indy Opera debut.

“We’ve appeared in shows together but mostly in concerts,” he said.

Kathleen Hacker, who plays Madam Armfeldt, appeared in “A Little Night Music” way back in the last century, she said jokingly.

”The show was offered by Starlight Musicals, an iconic summer musical series presented for many years in Indianapolis, and I was cast in the repertory ensemble for that summer season,” Hacker said. “I

“I thank my lucky stars every day that I get to be a part of this incredible show and work with some incredible talent,” Lowe said. “This will be my 22nd show that I have been in. Musical theater is my favorite outlet and I always treasure every moment I spend on stage.”

Lowe said the main challenge is fully memorizing her role before going on stage.

“This is a new phenomenon for me, but I think that it has helped grow my discipline as an actress and has encouraged me to continue to work hard in what I do,” she said.

For more, visit indyopera.org.

‘THE KING AND I’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The King and I” runs through May 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Comedy Night is set for May 2, followed by Don Farrell’s Frank Sinatra tribute May 3 and Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt and Friends May 4 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘ANASTASIA’

Civic Theatre’s production of “Anastasia” runs through May 11 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘FORBIDDEN BROADWAY’

Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “Forbidden Broadway” through May 12 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.

’THE DINNER PARTY’

Carmel Community Players presents “The Dinner Party” through May 5 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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Indianapolis Ballet, ISO collaborate on ‘Romeo and Juliet’ — Indianapolis Ballet and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will collaborate on “Romeo and Juliet” May 3 at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. ISO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads the orchestra in the production by renowned choreographer Septime Webre. The original production debuted in 1994 with IB’s founding Artistic Director Victoria Lyras as one of the original Juliets. Since then, the production has evolved and traveled to leading ballet companies worldwide, including The Washington Ballet and Hong Kong Ballet. Indianapolis Ballet and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra last collaborated in 2018.

Daniel Narducci and Heather Hertling Narducci appear in Indianapolis Opera’s production of “A Little Night Music.” (Photo courtesy of Daniel Narducci)

Hacker Lowe

Couple enjoys roles in ‘King & I’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Nathalie Cruz, the time was right to return to the stage.

MUSICAL

“Since COVID, I took a step back to do what I feel like I missed while doing theater straight for 10 years,” the Carmel resident said. “Three years is a long time to be gone and the calling to be on stage has somewhat become palpable.”

Nathalie is sharing the stage with her husband Ian Cruz in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The King and I,” which runs through May 19 at the Indianapolis venue.

Nathalie has performed in “Victor/Victoria,” “Drowsy Chaperone” and “West Side Story” with her husband.

“This is another one for the books,” Nathalie said. “It’s a memory that we will both have fun looking back for sure.” Ian is definitely enjoying it.

“Although we only have one scene together, it’s a gift to me to witness her brilliance in the various roles she’s played, but especially in her role of Lady Thiang in our

Area cast members in “The King and I”, front, Gemma and Calvin Lai, Zionsville; back, from left, are Ian and Nathalie Cruz, Carmel, Willa Cortez, Noblesville, and Sam Tiek, Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

current production when she’s on stage,” said Ian, who plays Kralahome. “I believe it’s been more than a decade, ‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ since we’ve been together on stage, so it’s always a treat when we get the chance to do so just because it’s fun.”

Carmel High School senior Sam Tiek said he has wanted to return to Beef & Boards for a long time.

“I really enjoy the atmosphere the theater provides, and joining this cast has been such a cool experience,” Tiek said.

Tiek is part of the ensemble. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

A different kind of prom

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Senior Izzy Casciani missed the Zionsville Community High School prom to attend a prom of a much different nature.

MUSIC

Casciani performed as a vocalist in two shows of music from “The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends” April 20 at The Toby Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis. The performances were part of Discovering Broadway’s incubation process. The monster musical comedy involves three girls who cast an undying love spell to summon their dream dates for prom.

“I was lucky enough to go twice with one of my friends,” Casciani said of the ZCHS prom. “So, I felt like I got the experience, but I’d just say this was maybe 100 times better than prom, so it wasn’t that hard (of a choice).”

Casciani had the opportunity to appear alongside some performers who are already making their mark in the entertainment industry, including Barrett Wilbert Weed (Broadway’s “Mean Girls”), Andrew Durand (Tony Award-winning “War Horse”),

From left, Izzy Casciani and Sadie Cohen participating in concert of “The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends.”

(Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Myha’la (HBO’s “Industry,” Netflix’s “Leave the World Behind”), 2014 Carmel High School graduate Eric Wiegand (Broadway’s “Plaza Suite”, Hulu’s “Tiny Beautiful Things”) and Arica Jackson (“The Book of Mormon”).

Discovering Broadway was founded in 2012 by CHS graduate Joel Kirk, who directed the April 20 performances.

CHS freshman Sadie Cohen was one of the backup vocalists.

“Not knowing any of the music before it was really cool to work with people who are super experienced,” Cohen said. “It was great to get advice and learn about that because I definitely want to do this as my career.

Cheers to summer wines

Commentary by Mark LaFay

The month of May is right around the corner, which means I am another year older, race fans will start trickling into town and the unofficial start of summer is almost here.

LIBATIONS

The consistently warmer temperatures have been luring our family outside more often. We’ve officially set up the back porch so we can relax on these warmer, longer weekend evenings while the kids run around. I love enjoying a refreshing glass of wine on the back porch and recently I got to try some really tasty wines that are perfect for patio sipping.

Ameztoi Rubentis: This wine is called Txakolina (chock-oh-lee-nuh) and comes from the Basque region of Spain. It’s made from red and white indigenous grapes fermented with native yeasts. What makes this wine extra fun is that it’s slightly fizzy. The fermentation vessel is sealed toward the end of fermentation, allowing carbon dioxide to build up and make the wine fizzy and delicious. This light, crisp, and dry wine is served chilled.

Easton Amador County Zinfandel: This classic zinfandel is made with ripe red zinfandel grapes grown in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Amador County, Calif. The wine is light-bodied, fully dry and packed with a variety of flavors. Typically, I would suggest cellar temperatures (55 degrees) for red wines, but this one can be served a bit more chilled.

Laporte Sancerre Terre Des Anges: This name is a bit of a mouthful. Sancerre is a region in the Loire Valley of France where white Sancerre is made from Sauvignon Blanc. I love this particular wine because it’s dry, acidic and refreshing. It’s packed with plenty of lemon and peaches. Serve chilled and thank me later.

Give these wines a try. You can find them at Kahn’s, 21st Amendment in Fishers, and Grapevine Cottage in Zionsville. Cheers to spring and almost summer!

Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4201 Millersville Rd., Suite 19, Indianapolis

Blueprint for Improvement: Outdoor enhancements in Zionsville

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in Zionsville’s Austin Oaks section in 1999, this home’s owners were looking to make their outdoor space more dynamic. Our design included space for entertaining and protection from the elements while featuring low-maintenance materials that make upkeep a breeze.

THE BLUEPRINT

• The existing raised deck was removed and a screened porch, new deck and ground-level patio were built in its place.

• The new porch provides protection from the sun, rain and insects while the stone fireplace can provide a relaxing ambiance and warmth to extend outdoor enjoyment through the fall.

• An outdoor kitchen and integrated storage were added to make entertaining, meal prep and cleanup a breeze. Trex composite decking provides the look of natural wood with minimal maintenance and added durability.

• Roofing, siding and soffits were carefully crafted to match the home’s façade, ensuring the new porch blends seamlessly into the existing aesthetic.

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Home tour benefits Eskenazi Health

By Mary Farucci news@youarecurrent.com

Established in 1961, the Decorators’ Show House & Gardens nonprofit is celebrating its 63rd anniversary with its signature fundraising event with a tour of the historic Sylvan House at Northern Estates on the northwest side of Indianapolis.

EVENT

Built in 1927, the Tudor-style home will be open for tours April 27 through May 12.

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Homes chosen for the annual tour, such as the Sylvan House, are selected through a process that includes meeting specific criteria.

“A lot of the homes used for the Show House are typically historical,” Heslin said. “They all have some sort of interesting feature.”

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Presented by the nonprofit St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild, a volunteer organization that raises funds and services for Eskenazi Health, the annual Decorators’ Show House & Gardens is the longest-running show house event in the U.S. It is also the organization’s largest fundraiser for the John & Kathy Ackerman Mental health Professional Development Center at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center.

Mandy Heslin, president of the St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild, said the organization’s fundraising efforts are in the third year of a four-year partnership with Eskenazi Health. The goal is to raise $1 million for

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Besides the home tour, the two-week Decorators’ Show House & Gardens event includes live music, food for purchase and floral arrangement, among other attractions.

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