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Hullinger, Steele seek WWS District 3 seat
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Matthew Hullinger is challenging incumbent Carl “Mike” Steele for one open seat for Westfield Washington School Board District
ELECTIONS
3. Current in Westfield asked the candidates the following questions about issues directly affecting WWS, one of the fastest growing school districts in the nation.
Why do you want to run for school board?
Hullinger — I would not necessarily say I wanted to run but felt like I had to. I strongly disagree with some of the decisions the school board has made in the last 3 or so years. I do not believe those decisions have benefited the community.
Steele — I want to continue helping the Westfield Washington Schools with their growth and help with the community and its growth. Giving students more opportunities and a chance at success.
What sets you apart from your opponent?
that have graduated from Westfield Washington Schools.
What top three school-related issues is your campaign focused on?
Hullinger — The top three issues in my campaign are: A) Getting rid of wasteful spending; B) greatly reducing and/or completely getting rid of the referendum; and C) investing in a better curriculum to improve education and test scores
Steele — Not to prioritize: One of the issues is to keep Fiscal responsibility while managing a rapidly growing district. Last year we graduated around 650 students, going forward we will be graduating over 700 students.
Hullinger — As someone who has worked in management for a number of years, I have experience dealing with budgets, revenue, expenses, etc. I feel this would be a great asset to the school board.
Steele — I don’t know what my opponent is running on, but this is my resume: Over 30 years as a substitute teacher for Westfield Washington Schools; over 35 years of coaching wrestling and football at Westfield Middle School; over 31 years on the Indianapolis Fire Department; four years serving on the Westfield Washington School Board (served as secretary, currently vice president); very involved in the planning for the Destination Westfield Projects; a 1984 graduate of Westfield Washington School, when there was only one high school, one middle school and one elementary; (father of) three children
district is growing rapidly, and more elementary schools and another middle school are necessary. However, we need to make sure we are making smart investments/decisions when it comes to growing the district. We need to make sure we are doing what is best to improve education and not just wasting money by spending millions of dollars on bright shiny objects such as state of the art sports facilities.
Another top three school-related issue would be Class size and keeping up with space and teachers. Westfield Washington Schools has seen an enrollment increase of over 1,600 students in the past four years. This growth has required us to expand both our staff and building capacity to better support the students. I am proud to have helped secure the funding for two new elementary schools, another new middle school and a new transportation center. (that we share fuel cost with the city, giving us better buying power).
Another top three focus is setting up additional opportunities for students to further their education, setting up a career center for a number of opportunities, welding, auto mechanics, taking college courses such as teaching, nursing, firefighting and some basic BLS/EMT.
The WWS “Destination Westfield” strategic plan is focused on supporting growth in the district, which is one of the fastest growing school districts in the country. What are your views on how to support growth, both in operations and education?
Hullinger — I mostly support the Destination Westfield strategic plan. The school
Steele – As our district continues to grow, operational needs have extended beyond the classroom. For instance, our transportation facility has outgrown its current space. The new transportation center will serve as a permanent solution to support the district’s future growth and expansions. We also want to provide high quality education by continuing to prioritize and maintaining small class sizes and provide support systems for our students. The community’s approval of the operating referendum allows us to meet these goals by keeping the class sizes small and offsetting operational costs.
As a rapidly growing district, we must also continue to advocate for state funding that aligns with our rapidly increasing needs. The implementation of Destination Westfield has positioned the board to prepare for current and future growth while ensuring high-quality education that meets the community’s expectations.
What do you think is the best way to address learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic?
Hullinger — Every student is different so there is not a one solution fits all fix. However, many students seem to respond well to extra tutoring and when teachers and parents work together to improve the child’s education.
Steele — We identify the students that have some learning loss and work with them in a small group setting and as individuals to get them up to speed.
Read more from the candidates at youarecurrent.com.
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Mayor provides Ind. 32 updates
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Mayor Scott Willis gave an update on the road work that has tied up Ind. 32 through downtown Westfield since June during a town hall meeting Sept. 12 at Westfield Washington Public Library.
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The reconstruction of Ind. 32/Main Street from the roundabout at Poplar Street to east of East Street began over the summer with lane closures and utility relocation. Although the work has already included months of closures and detours, construction has yet to begin.
“It’s going to be a huge inconvenience for our residents over the next year and a half or so,” Willis said.
Westbound travel was reopened Sept. 30 between Union and East Street.
Both lanes of Ind. 32 are now open through downtown Westfield. (Photo courtesy of City of Westfield))
“This (was) the only time that we’re going to have a lane shut down,” Willis said. “This is a Citizens Energy Group project, they have to get some water (mains) run and it’s out of our control, but it has to happen to bring in that line before they start construction.”
The project will widen roughly a half mile of roadway to alleviate heavy traffic through downtown.
“In the future, when things get going, we’ll have two lanes open the entire time, but they’ll be diverted in different ways to accommodate what’s going on with construction,” Willis said.
Construction is expected to begin in spring 2025, with completion in mid-2026.
Residents can sign up for updates and alerts at 32connects.com.
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Med-tech company to relocate to Westfield
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The City of Westfield will be the new home of a company developing critical technology for people with Type 1 diabetes.
Portal Diabetes Inc., previously known as PhysioLogic Devices Inc., recently announced its intention to relocate headquarters to Westfield from Southern California.
Portal plans a name change of its signature technology from ThinPump to the Portal Pump.
Founded in 2013, Portal is developing a fully automatic, implantable insulin pump to control glucose levels. The technology will be the first fully automated insulin delivery system that can store up to 12 weeks of insulin through an artificial pancreas, according to the company.
Westfield was chosen after a national search.
“We chose Westfield as a thriving community with a favorable business environment and access to strong life science talent,” Portal CEO Stacy Chambliss stated. The company plans to lease 18,000
Portal Diabetes is developing a fully automatic, implantable insulin pump. (Image courtesy of Portal Diabetes)
square feet of existing space at 16803 Southpark Dr. The investment totals $4 million, including $775,000 in construction costs. Portal plans to employ up to 35 fulltime employees within four years, with an average annual salary of $135,265. Employees will relocate to Westfield by the end of this month.
“We are thrilled that Portal has chosen to relocate their headquarters to Westfield,” Mayor Scott Willis stated. “They are on the cutting edge of transforming the lives of diabetics across the globe and will make a great corporate partner in our community. Their capital investment and high paying jobs align perfectly with my long-
term vision of creating a high technology manufacturing center in Westfield with an emphasis in the biotechnology and healthcare space.”
Based on the company’s plans, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. committed an investment in Portal of up to $925,000 in the form of incentive-based tax credits.
“Indiana’s life sciences ecosystem continues to grow and prove that we offer the perfect environment for exploration, experimentation and innovation,” IEDC Chief Strategy Officer Ann Lathrop stated. “Indiana has proven it’s one of the nation’s top locations for life science businesses of every kind. I’m thrilled to see Portal relocate to Indiana and I look forward to the impact they make on the state and its life sciences sector.”
The project includes installation of $3.2 million worth of manufacturing, research and development and IT equipment at the facility. The Westfield City Council approved a resolution for a 10-year personal property tax deduction period from assessed value for that equipment installed by Portal during their regular meeting Sept. 23.
Holiday organization workshop – Westfield Washington Township and professional home organizer Cindy Garloch will host a “Simplify Your Holidays” workshop at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the township building, 17400 Westfield Blvd. Participants will learn how to create a stress-free, joyful holiday season with practical tips and tools to help you declutter, save time and find peace in the busiest season of the year. Registration is $37 and seats are limited to 15 participants. Register at westfieldwashingtontwp.us under the program registration/special events tab.
Coats for kids – The Salvation Army of Central Indiana is collecting winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves for the 38th annual Coats for Kids program to serve more than 2,500 children in Indianapolis and its surrounding areas. New or gently used coats can be dropped off at Classic Cleaners locations including Gray Road and Spring Mill Station in Westfield. Donations will be accepted through Oct. 19. Donations will be cleaned and sorted by size for distribution.
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IU Health to sponsor 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
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The 500 Festival has announced Indiana University Health as the new title sponsor of the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. This partnership leverages IU Health’s commitment to community wellness and its longstanding support of the 500 Festival and its events. The two organizations’ aim is to enhance the positive impact on health, wellness and fitness among Hoosiers statewide. OneAmerica previously served as the sponsor.
PARTNERSHIP
“We are thrilled to welcome IU Health as the title sponsor for the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon,” stated Bob Bryant, president and CEO of the 500 Festival. “Their commitment to health and wellness has been instrumental in the growth and success of our events. We look forward to collectively expanding our initiatives to inspire fitness and active living across Indiana for all Hoosiers.”
IU Health has supported the Mini-Marathon in prior years, providing wellness services to runners throughout the race. As the presenting sponsor for the 500 Festival Education Program since 2014, the organization has impacted more than 274,000
students, promoting health and fitness amongst younger generations. More than 700 IU Health employees have participated in the 500 Festival Employee Wellness Challenge, and more than 100 volunteer annually for the Mini-Marathon and 5K.
Riley Hospital for Children, part of the IU Health network, welcomes the 500 Festival Princesses to its annual Indy 500 party, strengthening community ties. Many princesses choose to complete their outreach events at IU Health locations statewide. A child life specialist from IU Health also contributes to the selection process for the Princess Program, underscoring the deep integration of IU Health in the festival’s initiatives.
“This partnership moves forward the IU Health vision to make Indiana one of the healthiest states in the nation,” stated Dennis Murphy, president and CEO of IU Health. “Investing in the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is an investment in the long-term health and wellness of Hoosiers and their quality of life in communities across the state.”
The IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, scheduled for May 3, 2025, attracts thousands of participants from across the nation.
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Parks Finder Program recognized – Hamilton County information systems services department was recently recognized by the Center for Digital Government at its 2024 Government Experience Awards. The department tied for fifth place in the Overall County Government Experience category for its work on the county’s Parks Finder program. Developed by Hamilton County’s GIS/ISS Department with input from various parks departments and support from Cultivate Geospatial Solutions, the Parks Finder site allows residents to easily access information about city and county parks, including amenities like playgrounds, shelters and tennis courts. Learn more at gis1.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/parkfinder.
Party on the patio – Celebrate women-owned businesses in Westfield at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Collective Beauty on Main Street. The Party on the Patio event is hosted by the Downtown Westfield Association and will support Women in Westfield, an organization that empowers women to become engaged community partners both for themselves and the greater good. Collective Beauty and Women of Westfield are both celebrating five years in business in Westfield. Registration is $5 and limited to those 21 and older. Register at westfieldchamberindy.com under the events tab.
Trick or Treating event – Westfield Welcome hosts trick-or-treating at Grand Junction Plaza from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25. The community-wide event will feature
booths from local businesses and organizations handing out goodies to local youth. The event is free to attend. Learn more about Westfield Welcome events at westfieldwelcome.com.
Winter market applications now open – Westfield Welcome is accepting vendor applications for Westfield Winter Market, presented by Duke Energy. The market is 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from Jan. 18 through March 29, 2025, excluding March 1. The market takes place this year at West Fork Whiskey, 10 E. 191st St. The Westfield Winter Market features honey, bread, pastries, handcrafted items, flowers, plants, cheese, meats, produce, pet food, specialty beverages and more. Apply to be a vendor or volunteer at westfieldwelcome.com/
westfield-winter-market.
Work-based learning initiative – Invest Hamilton County recently launched a new initiative, InvestEd, focused on work-based learning experiences for K-12 students in Hamilton County. The initiative will focus on connections to facilitate the more than 1,000 high school work-based learning experiences projected for this fall between six local school districts. OneZone, the City of Westfield and the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce are also partnering in the effort. Invest Hamilton County received support for the initiative from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education; the Central Indiana Education Services Center’s Career Coaching Grant; and the Duke Energy Foundation.
Interchange project coming to U.S. 31 and I-465
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Planning is underway for a major overhaul of the I-465/U.S. 31 interchange. INDOT hosted an informational meeting Sept. 26 in Carmel to introduce the Level Up 31 project — a plan to address regional growth and traffic congestion that affects efficiency at the Meridian Street/U.S. 31 interchange.
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INDOT officials said adjustments to the interchange are a direct result of growth in Hamilton County. Since 2015, the population of Carmel has increased nearly 13 percent, while the population of Westfield has exploded by nearly 60 percent — an increase of more than 20,000 new residents. That growth has rendered previous future traffic estimations moot. In 2015, INDOT estimated that by 2035, traffic counts though the interchange would total 92,930 vehicles per day. However, as of 2023, that daily count had already exceeded 83,000. The new forecast predicts 112,910 vehicles per day by next year, and 155,520 by 2045. One of the biggest proposed changes to the interchange is access to 106th Street. Rather than using the ramps onto northbound U.S. 31, travelers on I-465 would exit the interstate then reenter U.S. 31 via Meridian.
“What we’re proposing is, you would actually come down to the traffic signals (on Meridian) and access that way,” said Jason Littleton, roadway engineer with WSP, the professional services firm working with
INDOT on planning. “There will be two lanes west to north, two lanes east to north, and then three lanes of Meridian. The 106th Street traffic will go under (I-465) and will already be on the right side to exit.”
Joe Mattick of Carmel attended the meeting specifically to see the proposed changes to the 106th Street exit.
“Based on what they’re saying, for the people like us who want to exit onto 106th, this does sound better,” Mattick said. “We’d have to stop at a light (but) on the current ramp you have to get across traffic and there’s a concrete wall right there that you can’t see around to see if any traffic is coming. It’s very difficult, there’s a very short merge area once you get past that wall. So, it’s not a good situation now but this looks like it will be better. I always think, ‘Let’s wait and see.’ But I’m optimistic.”
Littleton said the exit ramp and flyover ramp from I-465 will each be widened to two lanes. However, fixing the backups caused by cars queuing into the U.S. 31 exit is not part of the Level Up 31 planning. That falls under the I-465 Northwest Improvements Project, which kicked off in 2022 and aims to make improvements along the I-465 mainline from 86th Street to U.S. 31, including at the interchanges with I-865, Michigan Road and U.S. 31/Meridian Street.
Planning for that project has been slowed while the U.S. 31/Meridian interchange is adjusted.
Construction is expected to begin in late 2025. Learn more about the project at levelup31.com.
INDOT is planning an overhaul of the interchange at I-465 and U.S. 31/Meridian. (Photo courtesy of INDOT)
Additional public parking for 90 vehicles will be available this month in downtown Westfield. (File photo)
Temporary parking installed in downtown Westfield
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
People visiting downtown Westfield and Restaurant Row on Park Street will have new surface parking — at least temporarily.
CITY NEWS
The city completed the removal of a home at Park Street and Westfield Boulevard, clearing the way for a new temporary parking lot downtown.
The Park Street valet service that began in April will cease at the end of this month. That service was started to alleviate parking concerns during peak hours, particularly on weekends when the downtown and Park Street areas experience increased traffic.
Mayor Scott Willis said the new lot will include 90 spaces, eliminating the need for the valet service.
The parking lot is temporary as plans continue to develop parcels along Park and Jersey streets and adjacent to the Midland Trace Trail.
The proposed Park & Poplar development includes a 550-space parking garage, up to 60,000 square feet of office and commercial space, 10,000 square feet of retail space, a boutique hotel and 250 family units
Additional planning is underway on Jersey Street for a mixed-used development — currently in the concept phase — including a 525-space parking garage, 36,000 square feet of commercial and office space, 50,500 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 172 family unit dwellings and a pedestrian plaza.
The temporary parking lot is anticipated to be ready for use by mid-October.
Westfield man sentenced in federal fraud case
A Westfield man was sentenced to two years probation and to pay nearly $50,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to wire fraud in federal court Sept. 26.
Christopher Markham, 40, worked for the Social Security Administration office in Anderson between February 2019 and June 2022. According to court documents, Markham engaged in a scheme to look like he was working remotely for SSA while he was actually earning income working as a home inspector for his personal business.
According to a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Indiana, Markham was paid his full federal salary and benefits while concealing the fact that he was working for his personal business and not for SSA. Court documents showed Markham concealed the fact that he was not working for SSA by having his wife and mother access the SSA computer system and sent emails to
supervisors to make it appear as though he was online and working, when in reality he conducted dozens of home inspections for his personal business during those times.
Restitution of $49,255 represents 53 fraudulent time reports to SSA’s online timekeeping portal, as well as falsified daily work logs to supervisors.
Markham also allegedly filed false claims for emergency paid leave and claimed benefits under the Family and Medical Leave Act while he was actually performing home inspections and was granted administrative leave after claiming that the internet had been cut to his home when he was actually on vacation.
“The defendant’s conduct was even more egregious because his failure to work harmed Americans who were depending on him to receive the much-needed benefits to which they were entitled,” U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana Zachary A. Myers stated.
The Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General investigated this case.
WESTFIELD RESIDENTS RECOGNIZED AT CAR SHOW
Dave Mueller of Westfield won a best-in-class award during the Artomobilia car show in Camel Sept. 9. Mueller’s entry was a 1959 Austin Healey Bug Eyed Sprite. The event attracted thousands of visitors and included an array of Indy 500 cars, Jaguars, Corvettes, Ferraris, Porsches and Lamborghinis, among other vehicles. More than 500 cars appeared in this year’s show. Artomobilia began in 2008. Made up of auto enthusiasts, its members organize and host innovative and eclectic automotive events throughout the spring, summer and fall. Learn more at artomobilia.org. (Photo courtesy of Mary Beth Mueller)
Lowry seeks Indiana House District 24 seat
Current is publishing Q&As with candidates for various seats in our readership area. Below are the responses of candidate Josh Lowry, a Democrat, who is running for the Indiana House of Representatives District 24 seat against Hunter Smith. The election is Nov. 5.
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Why do you want to run for this office?
I first ran for office after Roe v. Wade was overturned. We adopted my two oldest daughters from foster care in Pennsylvania, and I felt guilty for bringing them to Indiana where they had fewer rights than they had in Pennsylvania. A woman’s rights shouldn’t be determined by which state she is in.
But it’s not just abortion access. The Dobbs decision set the table for politicians to go after marriage equality, IVF and many more freedoms. I will fight to protect the rights of Hoosiers of all races, genders, and sexualities, no matter your political affiliation.
What sets you apart from your opponent?
My opponent will defund our amazing public schools by stripping school districts of their funding and using the public funds to pay private school tuition for people who
can already afford it. I want to properly fund our public schools, empower our teachers and keep politicians out of educational decisions.
My opponent has used his fame and influence to raise money for anti-LGBTQ organizations. I will fight for the rights and equality of all Hoosiers.
My opponent wants to instill Micah Beckwith’s Christian Nationalist, Project 2025 agenda. I want our communities to remain places where all Hoosiers know they belong.
What top three issues is your campaign focused on?
Defending reproductive rights.
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Indiana’s near-total abortion ban, reproductive rights is one of the most concerning issues not only for our campaign but for the people of Indiana.
Properly funding and empowering public schools.
In recent years, the Republican supermajority has passed legislation that inserts political agendas into the classroom and threatens to defund our public schools. From banning books to the misuse of vouchers, our public schools deserve better. I will empower educators and fight to keep politics out of the classroom.
Controlling skyrocketing costs
If you work a full-time job, you should be able to feed your family. No Hoosier should be burdened by senselessly high prices for everyday products or life-saving health care.
Rising assessed values are quickly increasing property tax bills, making it more unaffordable to move here (or stay here). How do you plan to address this?
We need to diversify the tax base to ensure our communities remain desirable while keeping taxes low. For example, the commercial development coming to Westfield will allow residents to live, work and play in the community while reducing the tax burden on homeowners by establishing Westfield as an entertainment destination for central Indiana families and those traveling to Grand Park. This will increase spending in our communities, create more tax revenue and, in turn, help keep tax bills stable.
Health care costs continue to rise sharply in Indiana –how would you propose reining them in?
Any action taken to lower health care prices cannot come at the expense of the quality of care.
To control health care costs and improve outcomes, we can:
• Invest in routine, preventative care so Hoosiers won’t be hit with large emergency bills.
• Remove preventable obstacles to health care like transportation.
• Study ways other states and countries control the cost of prescription drugs.prescription drugs. Read additional responses from candidate Lowry at youarecurrent.com.
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Greyhounds senior golfer cards most consistent season
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Carmel High School senior Sophie Mock is headed to the University of California/ Berkeley to play lacrosse, but she still managed to have her best golf season.
“Sophie has become a more consistent player over her high school career,” Greyhounds girls golf coach Kelly Kluesner said. “Her ball striking has improved but overall, her course management and course strategy have improved the most. She is an incredible athlete with so much raw talent, she has really just had to work on fine-tuning her game.”
Kluesner said Mock’s mental toughness has always been a strong asset.
“She has led the team by example, offering support through her past experiences and runs practices with different drills and fun contests,” Kluesner said. “She is a natural leader, a hard one to replace.”
Mock was low scorer for the Greyhounds with a 77 in the IHSAA Regional Sept. 28 at Battle Ground Golf Club near Lafayette. Carmel finished third in the regional to qualify for the IHSAA State Finals, which
MEET SOPHIE MOCK
Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan
Favorite subject: English
Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii
Favorite music genre: Country
was scheduled for Oct. 4-5 at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. Mock placed third with a 72 in the Sept. 23 sectional at Pebble Brook Golf Club in Noblesville.
Mock agreed with her coach that consistency has been key, “I definitely had the most improvement in course management, which has reflected in my scoring,” Mock said. “Trying to avoid big numbers by playing smart has
helped my game immensely.”
Mock finished tied for 10th in the state individual standings in 2022 and tied for 22nd in 2023.
The Greyhounds repeated as the state
golf champions in 2023. Then Carmel captured the Indiana High School Lacrosse Association 2A state title this spring.
“Winning both state titles in golf and lacrosse my junior year is a memory I will cherish the rest of my life,” Mock said. “It was always my dream to win state titles in both sports, and to be able to accomplish that meant the world to me.”
Mock said the 10th-ranked Greyhounds didn’t score as well as the previous two seasons because they lost three top players to graduation from last year’s team.
“But the team has demonstrated a high amount of work ethic and an ability to deal with adversity this season,” she said.
Mock, who was named all-state in golf as a sophomore, was named USA Lacrosse All-American last season.
“It can be very difficult juggling two very demanding sports; however, both of my coaches have been incredibly supportive of my goals which has made managing both golf and lacrosse much easier,” said Mock, who started playing both sports in sixth grade.
Mock said she plans to major in business or economics in college.
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Carmel High School senior Sophie Mock is a two-sport standout. (Photo courtesy of Mike Navarro/Live Action Sports)
LACROSSE, ANYONE?
‘Oldest team sport’ gains popularity across central Indiana
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Lacrosse is gaining popularity in Indiana, and McFly Lacrosse is helping lead the surge.
“Lacrosse is North America’s oldest team sport. It was started by Native Americans who used to play lacrosse on mile-long fields for games that lasted days,” said Matt McIntyre, a partner with McFly Lacrosse. “You modernize that many hundreds of years, and we are in modern-day lacrosse.”
McFly Lacrosse hosts camps and leagues at Grand Park in Westfield and Off the Wall Sports in Carmel. Grand Park provides an opportunity for local lacrosse that isn’t available elsewhere — fall and winter indoor leagues played on regulation-sized outdoor fields.
“Even your East Coast lacrosse enthusiasts don’t have the same level of access to the facilities that we do,” McIntyre said. “We are very rare in the sense that Grand Park allows for field lacrosse, which is the outdoor version of the game. We have the ability to play field lacrosse indoors.”
The league — dubbed Max Lax — welcomes more than 1,000 players in each of the fall and winter sessions. The leagues are for any skill level for ages kindergarten through high school.
McIntyre said the game is gaining popularity in the Midwest, enough that the USA Lacrosse Experience chose Indianapolis to host its tournament this month.
“It’s the first time in Indiana that the Olympic version of lacrosse will be hosted,” McIntyre said. “In the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, lacrosse reenters the (games). In this new format, they will play a version of 6-on-6 lacrosse, which looks very similar to a basketball game except your sixth person is your goalie. The game plays very much like basketball and there are a lot of similarities in terms of speed and people at a glance will understand the game.”
The tournament is Oct. 11-13 and features the national lacrosse teams from the United States, Great Britain, Puerto Rico and Columbia. McFly Lacrosse is a designated partner as a local supporter. The weekend also includes a skills clinic for visitors at the IU Indianapolis fields.
“It’s a training opportunity for anyone interested,” McIntyre said. “You can get tickets to the games and tickets to the skills training elements downtown Indianapolis during that weekend. Lacrosse is taking over greater Indianapolis.”
McIntyre said youth wanting to learn about lacrosse will also get a chance in Zionsville, when the Zionsville Youth Lacrosse Club hosts a Pick Up & Play Clinic, an annual event sponsored by USA Lacrosse where lacrosse fundamentals are taught at dozens of clinics across the U.S. The clinic is Nov. 3 during National Celebrate Lacrosse Week.
“It’s an opportunity for anyone anywhere in the state to come to Zionsville and play lacrosse and get an introduction to the sport. It’s a free event,” McIntyre said.
The opportunity means all youth interested in lacrosse
in central Indiana will get a chance to explore and engage with the sport. Pick Up & Play clinics play a crucial role in National Celebrate Lacrosse Week, providing youth with a chance to experience the sport and establish connections with local lacrosse organizations. It’s the second year that the clinic will come to Zionsville.
“Last year, our clinic introduced over 50 kids to the sport of lacrosse, and we are excited to host another Pick Up & Play for these young athletes,” said Aaron Walton, president of Zionsville Lacrosse Club. “This event will provide youth with a fun and interactive experience while fostering their
interest in the sport.”
During the event, Zionsville Youth Lacrosse Club will use USA Lacrosse resources — including equipment, curriculum, insurance, branding and marketing — to provide a well-rounded lacrosse learning experience.
“These resources will allow us to provide a comprehensive and enjoyable experience for the participants,” Walton said.
The Pick Up & Play clinic is Nov. 3 at Stadium 875, 4650 S. 875 E. in Zionsville. Individuals of all skill levels kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join. Register at tinyurl. com/yvmmxsd6.
Learn more about the Pick Up & Play event and the USA Lacrosse Experience at usalacrosse.com.
in the United States. While more popular on the East Coast, the sport is making gains in Indiana.
“Girls lacrosse just got designated as an emerging sport from the IHSAA,” he said. “That means starting in 2025-26, girl lacrosse will be named as an emerging sport on its way to being sanctioned if more schools get involved. Really, what the emerging sport status does is allow lacrosse to be part of the conversation with high school athletic directors who are considering bringing the sport to their school. That’s a pretty big step for this growing sport.”
Lacrosse is a club sport in Indiana, but McIntyre said it often is supported as a sanctioned sport. He said the sport has gained popularity with younger participants.
“There are similarities to almost every sport,” he said. “Basketball, football, soccer, hockey, all seem to have a translation into the game of lacrosse at different parts. One could argue that with lacrosse being the oldest
team sport, other sports are the ones that benefit from lacrosse first.”
McIntyre said there are several ways for parents to introduce their children to lacrosse, from participating in USA Lacrosse-sponsored events to signing up for local leagues.
“I would say, consider lacrosse now because it’s only going to get more popular,” he said. “I think the parents of an athlete — no matter what sport they were interested in before — could make an impact on a lacrosse field very easily. The athleticism is high, but it’s the same as any sport.”
McIntyre said adult leagues also are showing potential for growth in Indiana.
“I am very optimistic about the future,” he said. “I’m enthusiastic about it. I think it’s one of the most athletic, creative, physical, mindful sports out there that blends a lot of great things from many other sports into one.”
Learn more at mcflylacrosse.com.
ON THE COVER: Lacrosse is gaining popularity in the state of Indiana. (Photo courtesy of McFly Lacrosse)
McFly Lacrosse partner Matt McIntyre said lacrosse is a burgeoning sport
LACROSSE ON THE GROW
McFly Lacrosse hosts camps and leagues at Grand Park in Westfield. (Photo courtesy of McFly Lacrosse)
Players participate in lacrosse in Zionsville.
Comedic moms bring show to the Palladium
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley try to find humor in the most trying moments of motherhood. The comedians will present their “#IMOMSOHARD: Ladies Night” show at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. It’s the fourth national tour for the friends.
PERFORMANCE
“It’s a two-person standup tour,” Hensley said. “Jen and I just hit all the topics that resonate with women and moms. We talk about stuff that would normally make us cry. We try to make it funny, so everyone feels a little better about the hard stuff.”
The friends began by producing videos online, which built a following.
“When we started, we had babies at home. They were like little, tiny people, and that provided its own material,” Hensley said. “Now, we have these teens and tweens and we have all new material to write about. It’s evolved over the course of the four tours.”
The comedians’ web-series, “#IMOMSOHARD,” started out in 2016.
“Our first video, Jen forgot her daughter’s name and that’s when the videos took off,” Hensley said. “It was a lightning strike in the right direction, ‘Oh, wow. Women like this.’ They like seeing our friendship and what we have to say. We’re not trying to teach them anything or try to show them how to do anything better. We did really sexy videos about hemorrhoids, body hair and the coup de grace we did was our swimsuit video. That one went globally viral and did not garner one modeling contract.”
From there, Hensley said the act became a television pilot, a bestselling book, a children’s book, a podcast and a wine line.
“It’s just been this boulder rolling downhill that we’ve been really happy to be a part of,” Hensley said.
After the series took off, Hensley and Smedley realized they needed to have a
live comedy tour.
“We had to go see these women that are commenting on (us) and see them face to face,” Hensley said. “Jen and I are both comedians. We were like, ‘Let’s put this on the stage in front of thousands of women,’ and it’s been a blast.”
Hensley and Smedley grew up in Nebraska but didn’t know each other there.
“We separately moved to Los Angeles to pursue (careers),” Smedley said. “We finally met after a show in Los Angeles.”
Smedley was doing a comedy show and Hensley was encouraged to attend by a friend with offers of free beer.
“We were drinking beers in the parking lot afterwards because we’re both from Nebraska and we like tailgating,” Hensley said. “A friend said, ‘Did you know you’re both from Nebraska?’ The number of names we started dropping and how high we went in pitch started to break glass because we had all the same friends and knew all the same people but had never run into each other. We became fast friends and the rest is history.”
The comedians’ videos are on Facebook and YouTube,
“When social media really took off eight or nine years ago, everyone was talking to women on how to do a better job of what they were already doing,” Smedley said. “Or scaring us with stories
‘FIDDLER
ON THE ROOF’
Kristin Hensley, left, and Jen Smedley will bring their comedy show to the
ladium. (Photo courtesy of Allied Solutions Center)
of here is what can happen if you don’t do things the right way. We were like there is nothing for a mom who is up late at night that will just make her laugh. We get messages from mothers and grandmothers of, ‘Where were you when I was a mom? I needed someone to voice what I was feeling in a lighthearted way and make me laugh about it.’ I think it was a realization that cavewomen dealt with what we’re dealing with but just without iPads.”
Hensley said they love when women bring their husbands to the shows.
“They’re usually terrified when they show up,” Hensley said. “We like it that way. We also know some women who decided they are going to buy themselves a ticket and go and they end up with 10 new friends.”
Smedley said life creates an array of new material.
“There are a lot of hormonal changes from parents and kids,” Smedley said.
The comedians, who each have two children, often take questions from the audience. But they don’t share advice, just laughs
“When we’re home, you can pretty much be sure we’re on a soccer field somewhere,” Hensley said.
For more, visit thecenterpresents.org and imomsohard.com
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” runs Oct. 10 to Nov. 24 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
OPERA CABARET AT UNION 50
Leah Crane and Pavel Polanco-Safadit will perform Oct. 9 at Union 50 in Indianapolis. The fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. with a three-course dinner. For more, visit indyopera.org.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Lee DeWyze will perform Oct. 10, followed by Paul Hughes Oct. 11 and Richard Cortez Oct. 12 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All three concerts are set for 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’
Carmel Community Players presents “Steel Magnolias” through Oct. 13 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
‘RIPCORD’
Main Street Productions presents “Ripcord” through Oct. 13 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse. org.
‘KINKY
BOOTS’
Civic Theatre’s production of “Kinky Boots” runs through Oct. 19 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
‘PAPER
AIRPLANES REQUEST’ TOUR
Ben Folds’ “Paper Airplanes Request” tour is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
DISPATCH
Shelton concert set at Fishers Event Center — Country star Blake Shelton will perform March 29, 2025, at the new Fishers Event Center. Tickets are on sale at FishersEventCenter.com.
Pal-
Grand Funk stops at Palladium
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Grand Funk Railroad burst on the music scene in 1969. In 1971, it sold out Shea Stadium in New York City in 72 hours, breaking the box office record of The Beatles.
CONCERT
Now, more than 50 years later, the band is still going.
“I never dreamed I would be doing it in my 70s with grandkids,” said Don Brewer, one of two original members still with the band along with bassist Mel Schacher. “I feel blessed. It’s been an amazing life. I get out on stage and start singing ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ and I look at the audience and sometimes it’s grandchildren, children, parents and grandparents and they are all singing along to the song.”
Grand Funk Railroad will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The band is using the tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Gold-selling single, “The Loco-Motion.” Brewer, 76, is a drummer/vocalist.
“It’s the love of doing it,” he said. “What
(Photo courtesy of Gregg Roth)
else am I going to do at this particular time in my life? If I can do what I’ve loved doing all my life, that’s what I’m going to do.”
The band typically plays concert halls and casinos, but sometimes appears before much larger crowds at festivals.
“We do three or four shows a month usually,” Brewer said. “We’re not like the guys that get on the bus and do 100 shows. We’re kind of weekend warriors. We fly out, play Friday and Saturday, and fly home.”
Brewer wrote “We’re an American Band,” the band’s No. 1 single in 1973. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘The Waiting Game’ set to debut
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Michael Husain grew up watching the Indiana Pacers in the American Basketball Association.
FILM
“The ABA was a bit of a renegade league that broke barriers,” said Husain, a Zionsville resident. “I didn’t realize those ABA players were struggling.”
p.m. Oct. 19 at Living Room Theatres.
Husain served as director, producer, narrator, writer and interviewer. Geist resident Amy Pauszek and Indianapolis resident Bryan Boyd were co-producers.
Dr. John Abrams, a Carmel ophthalmologist, and attorney Scott Tarter co-founded The Dropping Dimes Foundation to help struggling ABA players financially and to help get them proper recognition.
“When I heard about Dropping Dimes and the work they were doing, it became important to me to follow that story,” Husain said.
The result is “The Waiting Game,” a 90-minute documentary that will have its world premiere at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Heartland International Film Festival at The Tobias Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis. There will be a second showing at 12:15
The NBA agreed to pay $24.5 million in July 2022 to former ABA players.
Four ABA teams — the Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, New York (now Brooklyn) Nets and Denver Nugget — joined the NBA in 1976. The other teams disbanded.
Husain said after recounting Dropping Dimes’ mission, the documentary tells the story of why the ABA was so impactful and worthy of recognition. The ABA was founded in 1967.
Former Pacers players Bob Netolicky and Darnell Hillman are among those interviewed in the documentary. Other featured interviews are Bob Costas, Julius Erving and sociologist Harry Edwards. Indianapolis filmmaker Ted Green, who was involved with Dropping Dimes, was interviewed as well.
For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.
From left, Grand Funk Railroad members Max Carl (vocals), Mel Schacher (bass guitar), Don Brewer (drummer), Mark Chatfield (guitar), Tim Cashion (keyboardist)).
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Beef & Boards owner returns to role in ‘Fiddler’
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Doug Stark was a young man the first time he played Tevye in “The Fiddler on the Roof.”
MUSICAL
The 75-year-old Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre owner first played Tevye in 1973 or 1974 at Enchanted Hills Playhouse in Syracuse, which he owned and operated with his friend and business partner, Bob Zehr.
He will now portray Tevye for the eighth time at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre from Oct. 10 to Nov. 24 at the Indianapolis venue. Tevye is a poor milkman who wants to find good husbands for his five daughters.
“Thinking about it, it’s like ‘Sunrise, Sunset,’” Stark said. “When I first played it, it was the beginning of my career, and now it’s at the end of my career.”
Stark said Tevye was his favorite role from the first time the played it.
“I have always felt Tevye was a part of me, and I am a part of him — ask any father,” said Stark, who has three children: Nick, Elizabeth and Josh. “It fits on all levels — especially family and Tevye’s relationship to God.”
Stark previously portrayed Tevye at Beef & Boards in 1981, 1985, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2014.
Time has given Stark more perspective on the role.
“As I experience more of life, I am able to bring that knowledge to the role,” he said. “It is much easier today to act tired, hurt, angry, centered on the family and loss, because I have experienced all of it.”
Stark also has learned to appreciate small things about the role.
“I enjoy sitting down a lot more,” he said. “Like when I sit on the milk can — I enjoy it a lot more.”
Stark said “today more than ever” the musical resonates with audiences.
“It’s about family, tradition and relationship to God,” Stark said. “It’s about people finding happiness in the face of adversity and the ability to survive.”
Stark said his favorite song is “Far From The Home I Love.”
“It’s not Tevye’s (song), but it touches me every night,” he said. “It’s universal.” For tickets, visit beefandboards.com
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The Taylor Center of Natural History will host a day of pioneer fun from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 12 at 12308 E. Strawtown Ave., Noblesville. Join the quilting bee, make a corn husk doll, try fresh butter and learn about pioneer plants with herbalist Greg Monzel. Attendees can also enjoy music by Hamilton County’s The Pickle Stompers.
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ARTS IN AUTUMN — The Arts in Autumn in Midtown Plaza in Carmel will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 12. Midtown Plaza will feature trickor-treating, arts and crafts merchants, free balloon art, a strolling magician and glitter tattoos. Attendees and their pets are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes.
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre owner Doug Stark portrays Tevye for the eighth time at the Indianapolis venue. (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)
BUSINESS LOCAL
DISPATCHES
Campbell graduates from premier banking school – Janelle Campbell, senior vice president at Community First Bank of Indiana, is among 159 recent graduates of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. Throughout the 25-month program, Campbell was immersed in a mix of traditional and nontraditional models of coursework on financial management and strategy, innovation and engagement, leadership and culture, and lending — all through a community banking lens. GSBC’s mission is to empower banking professionals by providing coursework that covers banking essentials, builds organizational and community leaders and provides each student the skills to act innovatively and think critically to lead their organizations into the future.
economy. The study showed Indiana misses an estimated $4.22 billion annually for the state’s economy, including a $1.17 billion annual loss in tax revenue, due to childcare issues. Additionally, 57 percent of parents of young children missed work or class at least once in the surveyed threemonth span for child care-related reasons and 40 percent of parents that experienced such employment disruptions in the prior year reported leaving the workforce as a direct result of child care-related issues. Indiana ranks 27th in labor force participation relative to other states. View the full report at indianachamber.com/education.
Child care challenges for workers – The Indiana Chamber of Commerce recently released a report examining the impact of child care challenges on Indiana’s state
Berger named IMA president/CEO – The Indiana Manufacturers Association recently announced the selection of Andrew Berger as its new president and chief executive officer. Berger has served as a lobbyist at the IMA for the past 10 years and was most recently the senior vice president of Governmental Affairs. He received his undergraduate degree from Hanover College and his law degree from Indiana University – Indianapolis. Berger assumes the new role Jan. 1, 2025.
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More pain at the pump
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
There are two filling stations near me where prices sometimes vary by as much as 40 cents per gallon. These two establishments are right across the street from each other. I wouldn’t drive downtown to save four bucks on a new car, but I sure would venture 300 yards to save a few dollars on a tank of gas. I want a job pointing out to people who drive into the more expensive gas station how they can save some good money. I’d charge them three cents a gallon. I told my wife Mary Ellen I’d find a good-paying hobby when I retired. By the way, they are no longer called gas or filling stations. Oil companies prefer the term convenience store. A real gas station, including someone to pump your gas, is only a distant memory for baby boomers like me. Back in New York, when I was young and virile and could pump my own gas, an attendant did it for me. Sixty years later, I have two bad knees, a sore elbow and a bad back. Now, I’m supposed to do it myself. This was abysmal planning on everyone’s part.
HUMOR
I still don’t know what side of the vehicle my gas tank is on. I drive into the station and try to look in my sideview mirror, but I can’t see the gas cap. So, I take a chance and pull up to the pump. Wrong side. Then I return to the car and drive completely around the pump to the other side. Wrong side again. OMG, someone stole my gas tank. I thought the little arrow on my dashboard was telling me where to look out the window.
Now, how about that gas pump. It’s always asking me questions:
Do you want to pay inside? No!
Do you want a car wash? No!
Do you want a receipt? No, no!
Do you want a Krispy Kreme doughnut?
Let me think about that one.
Do you want us to turn off that stupid
“I still don’t know what side of the vehicle my gas tank is on. I drive into the station and try to look in my sideview mirror, but I can’t see the gas cap. So, I take a chance and pull up to the pump. Wrong side.”
– DICK WOLFSIE
music video? Yes!!!!
Do you want to know why the gas price went up while you were pumping the gas? Oh, yes!
Inside a service center, milk costs are not quite so erratic, but be prepared for this as you enter for a future fill-up:
• Whole milk: $2.39 and 9/10 cents per gallon
• 2 percent milk: $2.34 and 9/10 cents per gallon
• 1 percent milk: $2.28 and 9/10 cents per gallon
• Half-percent milk: $2.17 and 9/10 cents per gallon
• White-colored water: $1.02 and 9/10 cents per gallon
I figured out last night that mouthwash would cost about $150 a gallon and computer ink would cost and about $4,000 per gallon.
I hope that makes you feel better about gas prices.
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