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Steele retains seat on WWS board
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Carl “Mike” Steele will retain his seat on the Westfield Washington School Board. Steele, who won a term in District 3, was challenged by Matthew Hullinger. Unofficial election night results show Steele received roughly 3,000 more votes than Hullinger for the only contested seat on the board. Steele, a 1984 graduate of Westfield High School graduate, is the vice president of the board. This is his second term. In addition to serving on the board, Steele has worked as a substitute teacher in the district for more than 30 years and has coached wrestling and football at the
middle school level for 35 years. He served on the board during the inception of Destination Westfield — the district’s long-term strategic plan to address growth.
Steele said in his second term, his priorities include fiscal responsibility; address-
ing increasing class sizes; and keeping up with space needs for housing students and staff in one of the fastest growing school districts in the country.
Carrie Larson was unopposed for a single board seat from District 1.
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WPD to get new body cameras
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Westfield Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved a $2.3 million contract Oct. 23 to provide the Westfield Police Department with new body cameras.
Westfield Assistant Chief of Police Eric Grimes said the equipment and services from Axon Enterprises are part of a fiveyear contract renewal.
“This is our patrol fleet cameras, body worn cameras, tasers, software, evidence storage and services and support,” Grimes said. “This will upgrade all of our sworn personnel with body cameras. Right now, only patrols and (school resource officers) have it. This will cover the detective and the training divisions, every sworn member of our agency, which is a big upgrade for us. They also will incorporate our patrol vehicles that will be updated with (Flock Safety) integration. That’s a big one for us as well, plus the storage.”
The comprehensive contract names Axon as the sole source provider for the equipment. Grimes said Axon is the preferred provider among all Hamilton County law enforcement, which allows ease of sharing evidence and information across agencies and with the Hamilton County prosecutor’s office.
Grimes said the package includes unlimited storage software and high-tech upgrades.
“This integrates all of our fleet cameras with our body cameras (for) multiview,” he said. “We’re able to go live with these in the field, so if our officers are on a scene the supervisors can tap into that live and livestream it (in) real time for a multitude of safety reasons.”
The contract includes an average annual discount of $169,195 with a total contract discount of $845,977. The equipment will be paid for via annual payments of $471,237.
The purchase was included in the police department’s 2024 budget. The equipment is expected to be delivered by Jan. 15, 2025.
Funds increased for Monon Trail tunnel project
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
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The Westfield Board of Public Works and Safety approved a supplemental agreement Oct. 23 for an increase of $88,120 for work on a tunnel carrying the Monon Trail under 161st Street.
Westfield Director of Public Works Johnathon Nail said the city entered into an agreement with United Consulting for tunnel design in 2019.
“Unfortunately, our previous council in 2022 directed public works to pause that design. They were not willing to move forward with the project and did not want us to continue paying United for the design work,” Nail said. “As of June 30, 2022, this design was paused. When Mayor Willis took office in January, we reengaged United Consulting to continue design on this project. To United’s credit, they were very transparent up front. Given the year and a half pause, they were going to re-
quire some supplemental fee to continue.”
Nail said fees reflect updated hourly rates, but most of the increase is for redesign work that the city believes will result in construction cost savings in the long run.
“We did some redesign work on retaining wall types to save money on that construction cost from the original design,” Nail said. “What we elected to do was use a proprietary product called a Gravix wall, which necessitated some redesign for United but also necessitated some additional geo-type work and will require some additional (review) after the bids are received.”
The total fee payable to United Consulting was amended to $460,190, to include permitting, utility coordination, right-ofway engineering and appraisals.
Nail said the project is on track for utility relocation in January 2025, with bid letting expected in February. Nail said 161st Street is expected to remain open to both lanes of traffic during construction.
Infinity Market to feature neurodivergent creators
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Carmel-based nonprofit LittleStar Center will host the inaugural Infinity Market from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 21 at West Fork Whiskey Event Center, 10 E. 191st St. in Westfield.
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The psychological services department at LittleStar Center serves autistic children, teens and adults in the Indianapolis region. The Infinity Market will showcase autistic and neurodiverse creators from Indianapolis and its surrounding communities selling a variety of handmade items including paintings, clothing, comic books, keychains, knits, jewelry, greeting cards and housewares.
According to LittleStar Center, the market’s mission is to provide autistic and neurodiverse creators who may have difficulty maintaining traditional employment with a pathway to sell their goods and earn money. Vendors are not required to pay a fee to host a booth, and creators will
keep 100 percent of their profits.
The market will include a basket raffle with prizes from organizations around the Indianapolis area benefiting LittleStar adult social skills groups. The groups allow motivated adults to meet other autistic adults and learn and practice social skills needed to meet and maintain friendships; develop coping skills; be successful in the workplace; develop skills for dating and romantic relationships; and learn their rights as an adult with a disability in Indiana.
Funds raised from the raffle will be applied to scholarship assistance for adults without insurance to attend the 12-week group free of charge.
The Infinity Market is specially designed to account for sensory sensitivities and other necessary accommodations. The goal is to create an environment where creators feel empowered to thrive and launch or expand their small business within the community.
Admission to the market is free. Learn more at linktr.ee/InfinityMarket2024.
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Westfield weightlifter set for IPF championships
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
In Kyle Moran’s view, there is a good reason why Ben Boehm has a good range of motion.
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“There are athletic genes in his family,” said Moran, who owns Moran Academy for Strength and Speed in Carmel. “His brother is a (NCAA) Division I football player.”
Brody Boehm, a Westfield High School graduate, is a freshman backup kicker for the University of Missouri. His older brother, Ben, who has Down syndrome, is a powerlifter.
Boehm is competing in the International Powerlifting Federation World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships, which was scheduled to start with opening ceremonies Nov. 11 in Reykjanesbaer, Iceland. It ends Nov. 16.
Boehm, 23, competed in the 100-meter dash and shot put in Unified Track and Field at Westfield High School. He also competed in Special Olympics bowling and started working out at Moran Academy in 2022.
Moran said Boehm went from squatting a 16-pound kettlebell on his first day of training to front-squatting under 200 pounds at the most recent Indiana Summer Games powerlifting event.
“It’s cool to see that progression in a short amount of time,” Moran said.
Boehm’s mother, Vania Page, said powerlifting has been good for her son’s confidence.
“He approaches people a lot easier,” she said. “It has made him more friendly.”
Page said her son converses with the
other weightlifters.
“It’s nice to see everyone accept him,” Page said. “They joke around with him. It’s really neat. Nobody sees him differently.”
Page said her son is competitive in everything he does, including playing cards.
Boehm has become good friends with Sky Simpson, a 23-year-old Carmel High School graduate with Down syndrome who also is competing in Iceland.They trash talk with each other, but it’s all in good fun.
“I love Ben,” Simpson said.
Simpson’s nickname is “The Rock” and Boehm’s nickname is “Ironman.”
Ben Boehm trains with weights at Moran Academy. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Moran)
Sporting goods drive – Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield is hosting a sporting goods drive through Dec. 15 to collect new and gently used items to benefit youth in local communities. Requested items include cleats; baseball and softball equipment; soccer balls; helmets; and school gym equipment. Donations will benefit Hamilton County Youth Assistance Programs; Indianapolis RBI; Mudsocks; Sheridan School District; and Hamilton Heights School District. Drop-off locations include Grand Park Events Center; baseball administration building; Pro X; Pacers Athletic Center; Westfield YMCA; Westfield Police Department; and Westfield City Services. Learn more at grandpark.org.
“Seussical the Musical” – The Westfield High School theater department will present “Seussical the Musical” at 7 p.m. Nov. 21-23, and 2 p.m. Nov. 23. The show weaves together a tale of adventure drawn from the famous childhood books while exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, family and community. The cast and crew will host a “Green Eggs and Ham Party” meetand-greet-event from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 at Westfield High School, door 44, with snacks, drinks, story time and a visit with the colorful characters from the mind of Dr. Seuss. Purchase tickets for both events at westfieldtheatrechoir.com.
Free admission to state parks – The Indiana DNR invites Hoosiers to spend time outdoors with free admittance to all DNR properties Nov. 29 for “OptOutsideIN2024.” DNR officials said the free day of admission — the Friday after Thanksgiving — is designed to give people a chance to get out for a hike after the big meal; create memories with their families; and enter a contest for fun prizes. Participate in the contest by posting photos of state parks to social media with the hashtag #OptOutsideIN2024. Learn more at in.gov/dnr under the events tab.
Riverview Health seeks volunteers –Riverview Health is looking for volunteers to join its team at Noblesville and Westfield locations. Shifts are available in the morning or afternoon at least one day per week, Monday through Friday. Interested parties can contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash at 317-776-7236 or mnash@riverview.org or complete an application online at riverview.org.
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USPS job fair — The United States Postal Service will host a job fair in advance of the holiday season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Westfield USPS office, 17520 Dartown Rd. Individuals can receive immediate in-person assistance with the application process, which must be completed online. The Indiana district is hiring for all positions, paying up to $22.13 per hour plus some benefits. Applications are available at usps.com/careers.
Energy assistance program — Applications are open for winter utility bill assistance from the Indiana Energy Assistance Program. EAP approval leads to financial assistance being applied to natural gas and electric utility bills and temporary protection from utility disconnection for nonpayment. Applications close April 14, 2025. Eligibility requirements and the application can be found at in.gov/ihcda under the “homeowners and renters” tab.
Holiday kickoff — Westfield Welcome will kick off the holiday season at Grand Junction Plaza with the Westfield in Lights celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 7. The free event includes pictures with Santa, food and retail vendors, Frosty the Snowman, carnival games with prizes, caricature artists, a llama walking attraction and more. The annual tree lighting ceremony takes place at 5:50 p.m. on the main stage. Learn more at westfieldwelcome.com.
WWS parent app available — Westfield Washington Schools is now using the TalkingPoints platform to communicate with families. To ensure proper communication, parents should make sure contact information fields in PowerSchool are correct. Download the app at the App Store or on Google Play. Learn more at talkingpts. org/families.
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.
Block grant will fund EV charging stations in Westfield
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Construction of Westfield’s Union Square broke ground in 2022. The project is a partnership between the City of Westfield and Carmel-based Old Town Companies to construct a four-story mixed-use residential and retail building with underground parking across from Grand Junction Plaza.
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Now, 16 parking spaces at the development will be dedicated for electric vehicle charging locations.
Westfield recently received $76,500 in funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program and the United States Department of Energy to assist with costs of the infrastructure rough-in for the EV charging spots.
“Offering EV charging at Union Square will benefit those visiting downtown Westfield to dine and shop,” Westfield Mayor Scott Willis stated. “This is an excellent first step in developing a long-
term strategy on alternative energy in our city.”
The initial phase of the project will focus on the installation of four charging stations. The initiative aims to promote sustainable transportation options while supporting the growing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the area, according to a news release.
The EECBG program is part of the $550 million initiative funded through the bipartisan infrastructure law aimed at supporting states, local governments and Tribes in implementing strategies to decrease energy use and fossil fuel emissions and improve energy. Signed into law in 2021, the infrastructure law allocates approximately $1.2 trillion to modernize the nation’s infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public transit and broadband access, to enhance economic growth and improve safety.
Union Square is tentatively scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
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Shoppers browse a booth at a previous Junior League of Indianapolis Holiday Mart. This year’s event will be Nov. 15-16 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. (Photo by Michael Stark/ Junior League of Indianapolis)
Holiday Mart set for Indiana State Fairgrounds
By Jennifer A. Haire news@youarecurrent.com
The 53rd annual Junior League of Indianapolis’ Holiday Mart fundraiser will be presented Nov. 15-16 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, The event features more than 70 vendors with products ranging from apparel to children’s items, jewelry, handbags, art, holiday décor and food-related items for holiday meals.
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“(Holiday Mart) is a fun, festive holiday shopping experience,” said Alexis Sheets, co-chair of the Holiday Mart Committee. “We feature a lot of small business merchants, some local to Indiana. (It is) a fun way for families and friends to get together, to be able to find the perfect gift for folks in their life.”
The Junior League of Indianapolis is an organization committed to developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership. The Holiday Mart is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. A portion of ticket sales supports its grant programs for local nonprofits that support youth in foster and kinship care.
“It really helps us not only give back to
the community by hosting an event like this that is for the fun of it and enjoyment, (but it) also helps us raise funds to run the league and support our mission, our community partnerships, projects and grant programs,” Sheets said.
The Holiday Mart will feature a special family-friendly ticketed event, Pastries and Pirouettes, before shopping hours begin on the morning of Nov. 16. It will include performances by ballet students from Village Dance Studio. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with the ballerinas. A light breakfast will be served.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and are available through the ticketing link on the Junior League of Indianapolis’ website. Parking at the Indiana State Fairgrounds is $10.
For more, follow Junior League of Indianapolis Holiday Mart on Facebook and @ jliholidaymart on Instagram. The mart is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 16.
More than 1,000 shoppers attend annually, according to organizers.
“It’s a longstanding Indianapolis tradition where families have come for years and years,” Sheets said.
For more, visit jlindy.org/holidaymart.
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Hamilton County surveyor honored – The Association of Indiana Counties recently named Hamilton County Surveyor Kenton Ward its Outstanding County Surveyor at its 66th Annual Conference in Switzerland County. Ward has served as the Hamilton County Surveyor since 1977. He retires at the end of 2024. Ward’s proactive approach and expertise in floodplain management and erosion control have garnered him several accolades, including the prestigious Arthur R. Himsel Award in 2009, the highest honor the AIC bestows. This is the third time Ward has been selected for the AIC’s Outstanding County Surveyor Award.
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Fishers High School cross country runner wins state title
By Ken Severson editorial@youarecurrent.com
Fishers High School senior Sam Quagliaroli ran away from the field — literally.
Quagliaroli won the IHSAA boys cross country individual state title Nov. 2 at the LaVerne Gibson Championship Course in Terre Haute.
Quagliaroli, who was coming off a broken toe suffered during his junior year in track and field, won with a time of 14:46.81 seconds, nearly five seconds ahead of runner-up junior Noah Bontranger of Westview.
Quagliaroli averaged 4:45.4 per mile, recording the fastest-ever time at the course.
“I had a strategy going in. Everybody likes to go out really hard and it’s easy to do that with the big downhill there,” Quagliaroli said. “I was focusing on conserving my energy through the first (kilometer). And going into it I felt good and then felt smooth through 3 (kilometers). That’s where I wanted to throw in a surge and separate myself from the pack.”
Mission accomplished — except for Bontranger, who kept up with Quagliaroli.
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That’s when Quagliaroli said his training paid off and was the difference between first and second place.
“Noah had a great race and I knew it was going to be a dogfight to the finish,” Quagliaroli said. “Fortunately, all the hard work we put in this year allowed me to be victorious and it was awesome.”
Quagliaroli’s win, the second individual
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Sam Quagliaroli won the IHSAA boys cross country state individual title.
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As a freshman, Quagliaroli was 39th overall. He improved dramatically as a sophomore to 18th place and finished third last year.
“It’s super rewarding to see progress and super motivating at the same time,” said Quagliaroli, a former hockey player who gave up that sport to concentrate on running. “When you see the progress, it tells the work you’re putting in.”
Fishers cross country coach Nathan Warnecke said Quagliaroli’s win was four years in the making.
“Sam’s decision to quit hockey was a very difficult decision for him to make, but he knew it was the right decision and (he) worked tirelessly to achieve the pinnacle in our sport,” Warnecke said. “Besides being a phenomenal talent, he is a fabulous leader and example for the other athletes.”
Besides winning the individual championship, Quagliaroli also was named the winner of the Charles F. Maas Mental Attitude Award for boys cross country.
“That award is very important to me,” said Quagliaroli, who will compete for Indiana University next year.
In the team standings, Fishers finished fifth. Bloomington North was the overall winner, followed, respectively, by Noblesville, Brownsburg and Northridge.
“That was great,” Quagliaroli said. “I keep saying this and I mean it — the team medal means a lot more to me than the individual title. I was so happy for them. They fought through a lot of adversity this season and it was so awesome to see them on the podium.”
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Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield will open its doors at noon Jan. 4, 2025, following ceremonial ribbon cutting at the new 54,000-squarefoot facility at 874 Virginia Rose Ave.
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The new YMCA is adjacent to the existing Westfield Washington School natatorium. The facility was constructed on land donated by the Wheeler family. Upon competition, the new YMCA will house a gymnasium; free weights; cardio equipment; three studios for group exercise, cycling and Yoga classes; an indoor track; a teaching kitchen; a play area; community space; a chapel/reflection room; classrooms; and an intergenerational room
Members who join the YMCA through opening day will not pay a join-fee and will receive charter member status for the duration of their membership.
The site will host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Westfield Aquatics
Center Lobby, 874 Virginia Rose Ave. in Westfield. Positions include lifeguards; swim instructors; group exercise instructors; personal trainers; custodial and facility maintenance; member services; and child care aides. Staff will be available to help with online applications and onsite interviews. Sign up for an interview slot at tinyurl.com/2nv7aatr. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Funds for the YMCA have been committed from Ascension St. Vincent, the City of Westfield and the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners. The YMCA is in the final fundraising stages of a $25 million fundraising campaign, with naming opportunities available.
Besides the new Westfield site, the nonprofit YMCA of Greater Indianapolis has locations in Indianapolis, Avon, Fishers and Lebanon and a 240-acre overnight camp and a youth development service branch. Learn more on membership and donation opportunities at indymca.org/ ymca-westfield.
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Westfield Mayor’s Council on Disabilities focuses on accessibility
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The Westfield Mayor’s Council on Disabilities has reengaged efforts to promote inclusivity and accessibility for residents.
Council chair Nicole Southerland was one of the featured speakers at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce luncheon in October.
The council was established in 2022 to proactively address barriers impeding the lives of people with disabilities in Westfield through education, advocacy and awareness events. Mayor Scott Willis said efforts of the WMCD fell to the side when founder Joanne Tedesco left Westfield in 2023. Work restarted in 2024.
Willis said the WMCD is looking for ways to address accessibility issues and other issues of inclusion.
“A lot of things we’re looking at are events and community awareness, activities tied to the inclusion bucket,” Willis said. “One example of things we used to do (was an) ADA anniversary every year at Grand Junction. We do movies at Grand Junction for the disability community.”
Willis said the city has worked to do its part by creating accessible spaces in its local parks, such as ADA swings at Freedom Trails Park.
Sutherland said the council is focused on accessibility, safety, community engagement and workforce development.
“With accessibility, there are a few things that we have done and a few things that we’re going to do in the future,” she said. “Over the summer, we had a group of occupational therapy students (who) did an accessibility evaluation. They spent four weeks onsite and looked at City Hall, City Services and Grand Junction Plaza.”
Sutherland said the evaluation led to a list of recommendations regarding physical, visual, cognitive, language and sensory issues in and around Westfield. The list was presented to Willis at the end of summer.
“They also created a small business solutions guide and a checklist for small businesses here in Westfield that they can look at for accessibility,” Sutherland said. “In the future, we’d like to continue to add to the accessibility of all events at Grand Junction Plaza.”
Sutherland said the WMCD worked with the social worker at Westfield Fire Department to share resources such as Project Lifesaver — a program that helps locate individuals with cognitive conditions — and Community Connect, a platform that allows residents to share information about people in their households, including those with disabilities, with first responders.
This month, members of the council will work with the fire department on creating sensory kits that can be used to assist children with disabilities on emergency runs. The council also will host a table during the 2025 Westfield Winter Market season January through March at West Fork
Willis said the city and the council are working on a transportation solution with Janus, which assists people with disabilities, to assist with needs as Ind. 32 undergoes a major construction overhaul beginning in 2025.
“As Ind. 32 starts to get torn apart, Janus is going to position a couple of their buses out of Westfield at the public safety building, so they have a central hub and it makes it easier to get Westfield residents to places they need to be, rather than navigate Ind. 32 that is going to be torn up for many years,” he said.
This year’s ice ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza — set to open Nov. 23 — will include some of the city’s most recent accessible additions. The City of Westfield received a $2,500 grant from Visit Hamilton County in 2024 to purchase three ADA skating sleds for the outdoor skating venue.
The sleds allow individuals with diverse abilities to enjoy the venue. Sleds are equipped with features that ensure safety and comfort, such as padded seats and backrests, footrests and a pusher handle. They are designed to be used by people with a wide range of disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs, crutches or have limited mobility.
The Westfield Mayor’s Council on Disabilities aims to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunities and support to make informed choices and decisions; live in homes and communities where such individuals can exercise their full rights and responsibilities as citizens; pursue meaningful and productive lives; contribute to their communities; and achieve full inclusion in society.
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Established in 2022, the Westfield Mayor’s Council on Disabilities was created to increase overall disability awareness in the community.
The WMCD was founded on four pillars:
• Accessibility
• Workforce development
• Safety
• Community engagement
The WMCD aims to include those with disabilities in conversations, decisions and opportunities throughout Westfield, and provide those individuals with access to the same opportunities as those without disabilities to promote success, happiness and overall health.
WMCD supports its goals by hosting annual events; collaborating with city officials to recognize anniversaries and awareness months; and sponsoring initiatives. Examples include:
• March: Disability Awareness Month
• April: Autism Awareness Month
• October: Disability Employment Awareness Month
• November through January: Accessible skating at the Westfield Ice Ribbon
The WMCD also celebrates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act each July. Signed into law July 26, 1990, the ADA is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities. The ADA guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to enjoy employment opportunities, purchase goods and services and participate in state and local government programs.
The mission statement of WMCD is “to positively impact the lives of people with disabilities in Westfield by promoting lifecycle planning, inclusion and access. The WMCD will address current challenges people with disabilities in Westfield face and uncover quality solutions to break down barriers.”
Follow the WMCD on social media at facebook.com/ WestfieldMCD.
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Mayor’s
chair Nicole Southernland speaks during the October chamber of commerce luncheon. (Photo by Marney Simon)
The City of Westfield received a grant in 2024 to provide accessible sleds at the ice ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza. (Photo courtesy of City of Westfield)
The City of Westfield has installed ADA-complaint swings at Freedom Trails Park. (Photo by Marney Simon)
Versatile vocalist Odom Jr. to appear at Palladium
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Singer-songwriter-actor Leslie Odom Jr. is well-known for his Tony Award-winning role as Aaron Burr in “Hamilton.”
“I’m divinely blessed to have found my way into ‘Hamilton’ for lots of reasons, but I think the main one is I found kinship with (‘Hamilton’ creator) Lin-Manuel Miranda,” Odom said. “He’s only a year older than I and so we grew up in a time when it was not strange to like hip-hop, pop and R&B and get into your parents’ old albums, some jazz and oldies. I grew up with gospel music, so when I got this eclectic score, I really understood it. It sounded like an iPod playlist I would have made for myself. Our audiences look like the ‘Hamilton’ audience and they are interested, thank goodness, in a playlist with that kind of variety and range.”
Odom will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for Performing Arts in Carmel. Odom, 43, will perform songs from “When a Crooner Dies,” his fifth full-length studio album, which was released in 2023.
“A live show is a mix of learning, experimenting and trying things,” Odom said. “Over the last decade, some of that stuff has resonated and connected with the audience. We take stock of those things and do what people like best.”
Odom said unlike Stevie Wonder or Prince, he can’t get in a room and write songs all by himself.
“When I’m starting a new project, it’s a chance for me to get together and hang out with my friends, people I’ve developed intimate creative relationships with over the past few years,” Odom said. “They’ve helped me create my sound and find myself in this new area in the music space.”
A lifelong music lover, Odom said it’s gratifying that he has developed fans and supporters of his music.
Odom has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, winning for the best cast album of “Hamilton.” He played Sam Cooke in “One Night in Miami” and was
nominated for an Academy Award for best original song, “Speak Now.”
Odom, who has acted in several TV shows and movies, received a Tony nomination for his leading role in “Purlie Victorious” on Broadway for “Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play.” He made his Broadway producing debut with that revival.
Odom said those fortunate enough to be in the original cast of “Hamilton” all benefited.
“We were a surprise to people, which was a wonderful thing for us,” Odom said. “As we all went about finding life after ‘Hamilton,’ there were so many new avenues available to us because we were new faces.”
Performing in concerts has become his favorite part of his career.
“But I’m so glad I don’t have to choose,” he said. “I’m glad I get to do a little bit of everything. But if I had to choose, concerts would be the thing I would choose because I can connect with people, which is my favorite thing about this. It’s a conversation. I say the most important thing I have to say and the audience responds.
Leslie Odom Jr. will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Allied Solutions Center)
Sometimes, I get to meet people after the show and we talk about the show and other things, their families and what’s important to them. I get to choose my own material and tell stories that are important to me.”
Odom said his concert tour is an allnew show.
“It’s exciting for me and the musicians that we consistently get to challenge ourselves and incorporate our own evolution into the music,” he said. “I’m not the same guy I was eight years ago or five years ago.”
Odom was included on the 2024 TIME100 list as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the world.
“I’m no fool, there are a lot of metrics on how well known you are and how popular you are. There are people much more famous and popular than I,” Odom said. But he is gratified that he has made an impact from his roles, including moments from “Hamilton” and ‘Purlie Victorious.”
“(The stage) is my first love. It’s so dear to me — the importance of a healthy American theater,” he said. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” runs through Nov. 24 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Don Farrell presents Ten Branches with Romain Benjamin at 7 p.m. Nov. 14; Frank Sinatra: The Tribute at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15; and Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt & Friends at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘SHE LOVES ME’
Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “She Loves Me” through Nov. 17 at the Studio Theater at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
A Motown Christmas is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘PETER AND THE STARCATCHER’
Carmel Community Players presents “Peter and the Starcatcher” Nov. 15-24 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
‘AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL’
Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “America the Beautiful” concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.
‘THE BARBER OF SEVILLE’
Indianapolis Opera presents “The Barber of Seville” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16 and 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.
DISPATCH
ATI to present ‘Titanic: The Musical’ — Actors Theater of Indiana will host a performance of the award-winning “Titanic: The Musical” June 21-22, 2025, at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.
NIGHT & DAY
CCP presents ‘Peter Pan’ prequel
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
For Hannah Janowicz, “Peter and the Starcatcher” was love at first sight.
PLAY
“I fell in love with this show after seeing a professional production of it in 2015. I was completely confused during Act 1, couldn’t stop laughing during Act 2 and left the theater crying,” she said. “Any show that can achieve that in under two hours is pretty impressive.”
audience with their imagination.
“I also admire the complexities of the child characters like Molly and the Boy,” she said. “No one is one-note and the character layers reveal themselves over time.”
The Carmel resident portrays Molly in the Carmel Community Players’ production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” Nov. 15-24 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, in Carmel.
“Though the play is a prequel to the story of ‘Peter Pan,’ it holds its own and has the bones of a standalone story,” Janowicz said. “Audiences shouldn’t expect to meet Tinkerbell, Tiger Lily and Captain Hook right away, but rather embark on a different adventure with new names and faces while the contents of a familiar story slowly fold into place.”
Janowicz appreciates that the play has a bare-bones storytelling approach, where actors must create the world and help the
Janowicz said the humor is top notch.
“Adults and kids alike can enjoy the adventure, playful chaos and pop culture references that may or may not be time-period accurate,” she said.
Indianapolis resident Austin Uebelhor portrays the villain.
“Black Stache is a very flamboyant, overthe-top character, which means I get to have fun being as ridiculous as possible,” Uebelhor said. “Often, you have to be careful with overacting as it may affect the character’s believability, but in this case, it works perfectly for my poetic pirate.”
Carmel resident Lori Raffel is the director.
“There are only a couple of short pirate songs, but musicals are not my forte, so I asked Tanya Haas to help with music, Elizabeth Ruddell to help with costumes, my boss at (Prime Life Enrichment) Cindy Schembre to do the choreography and they all agreed to help,” Raffel said.
For tickets, visit carmelplayers.org.
Fitting opera for 50th season
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
“The Barber of Seville” seems an obvious fit for Indianapolis Opera’s 50th anniversary season opener.
PERFORMANCE
“‘The Barber of Seville’ happens to be the opera the company has produced more than any other show,” Indianapolis Opera General Director David Starkey said. “This is a testimony to (composer Gioachino) Rossini’s timeless popularity and perfect connection to pop culture. And in a time of great political rhetoric, why not offer up one of the best comedic shows to break up the division of our country and recognize that music is a great way to bring us all together?”
“After so many years of historic challenges in our country, we wanted to showcase how the oldest and largest opera company in Indiana can present the best productions and events,” Starkey said. “Indianapolis is a world-class city with the best music and classical presentations, and we always rise to the moment for the best celebrations.”
Starkey said the most significant event of the entire season will be the March 22 collaboration with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre.
FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE
“The Barber of Seville” is set for Nov. 15-17 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Starkey said the opera company has been planning the anniversary for three years.
“The Grand Concert will feature over 15 world-renowned opera stars that will come back and join (Indy Opera Principal Conductor) Alfred Savia and (former Indy Opera Artistic Director) James Caraher and the Indianapolis Opera Chorus,” Starkey said. “This celebration will be the most elaborate operatic event in the city’s history and every artist is a current or former (Indianapolis Opera) performer of the past 50 years.”
For more, visit indyopera.org.
Janowicz
Starkey
Westfield DORA approved
CITY NEWS
Westfield’s application to create a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, for downtown has been approved by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
DORAs allows individuals 21 and older to purchase alcoholic beverages from approved vendors and retail establishments and carry them outside within the DORA boundaries. Westfield’s downtown DORA is an initiative to enhance community engagement and be an economic driver for restaurants and businesses, according to a Nov. 4 news release.
The downtown DORA will go into effect in mid-January 2025. City leaders will kick off the official opening of the DORA with a marketing campaign promoting safe and responsible consumption of alcohol. The city will also install signage at the boundaries of the DORA and work with designated permittees for proper signage displays at their establishments.
The DORA encompasses the bulk of downtown Westfield, generally west to
east from U.S. 31 to Gurley Street/Hillcrest Drive; and north to south from Penn Street to the Grand Junction Plaza area.
Westfield’s designated permittees include Chiba; Something Splendid; Greek’s Pizzeria; The Italian House; Nyla’s; Four Finger Distillery; Westfield Win Vault; Jan’s Village Pizza; and Field Brewing.
When operational, the DORA will be in effect year-round from noon to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday through Sunday.
Only specific plastic cups with the DORA logo are permitted to be used for DORA beverages. DORA beverages can only be carried within the DORA boundary.
Westfield’s DORA is the second district approved in Hamilton County. The Noblesville downtown DORA was approved by the ATC in July. The Carmel City Council approved the establishment of a DORA in August. That application is pending at the state level.
By state law, a municipality can establish up to seven DORA districts.
Learn more about Westfield’s DORA at westfield.in.gov/DORA.
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Inconvenience of oversimplification
Commentary by Terry Anker
ESSAY
“Just
how much inconvenience are we willing to endure? In what ways do we complicate our lives in the name of simplification?”
– TERRY ANKER
These handy little devices in our pockets, or pocketbooks, have proven to be game changers. Where we once ran to the phone to see who might be calling, we now ignore with aggrieved nonchalance wondering why the caller didn’t text us instead of causing us to endure their annoyance. Where we used to escape the vagrancies of office chatter, and we now have a complete inbox with us everywhere from our daughter’s bat mitzvah to our root canal. And where we formerly opened our garage door by getting out of the car and walking over to it or, for lucky ones, by pushing a remote-control clicker clumsily attached to the visor in the Buick, we’ve downloaded an app.
One purchases and has installed a device that controls the garage door opener of our homes through an application we load on our smartphone, as if it is an awkward little clicker. It is handy if one has multiple doors and wishes to initiate them distantly. Perhaps we could open the garage for a worker while we sit remotely somewhere else. Good, the technology spawned by the capitalist system keeps us marching along.
There was hassle in replacing the occa-
sional remote-control battery or in meeting the appliance repair person. Still, the modern age is yet to deliver us from toil. To make the garage door application work, it and its components must be independently updated, the internet and its incumbent technologies (router, providers, modem, etc.) must be functioning, and our phones must be current and connected. Otherwise, we sit in the rain waiting — the no-longer needed, old-fashioned remote batteries were long ago depleted. In our endless pursuit of convenience, just how much inconvenience are we willing to endure? In what ways do we complicate our lives in the name of simplification?
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Project generally includes roadway re-construction with curb and gutter, storm sewers, multiuse path, sidewalk, curb ramps, pavement markings, signing, and lighting.
Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Proposal Form obtainable at the office of the Owner. Each bid shall be accompanied by Form 96 Contractor’s Bid for Public Works, including Non-Collusion Affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, completely filled out, signed, and notarized as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana, Section III of Part II of Form 96 titled “Contractor’s Financial Statement,” and acceptable bid security. The bid security shall be a certified check made payable to the Owner or satisfactory bond by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana in an amount equal to 5% of the bid, said deposit being for the purpose of ensuring the execution of the contract for which bid is made. Any bid not accompanied by the above required items shall be deemed to be a non-responsive bid by the Owner
No consideration for escalation on prices can be considered; therefore, contractors are advised not to include any such escalation clauses in their proposal for this project.
The Contractors to whom work is awarded shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and they shall be acceptable to the City of Westfield, Indiana.
No bidder may withdraw their proposal within a period of 60 days following the date set for receiving bids. The City of Westfield, Indiana reserves the right to retain the three lowest bid proposals for a period of not more than 90 days and said proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The City of Westfield, Indiana further reserves the right to waive informalities and to award the contract to the lowest and most responsible bidder or bidders, all to the advantage of the City of Westfield, Indiana, or to reject all Proposals.
The Contract Documents and drawings will be available to all interested parties from: Repro Graphix, 437 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or at eplanroom.reprographix.com.
Please direct all questions regarding this project to Michael Pearce, City of Westfield, Department of Public Works, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074, (317) 473-2917, mpearce@westfield.in.gov
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Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.
Someone make up my mind
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
I let my wife, Mary Ellen, make half the decisions in our home. We both agree that this fosters a better relationship and makes for a happier marriage. She told me to say that.
HUMOR
“Dick, I decided to change our next vacation,” she said. “Instead of the Bahamas, we are now going to cruise Antarctica.”
“Gee, don’t you think I should have been consulted on that decision?”
“Everything evens out,” she said. “When you change the oil, you decide on the brand. So, when I change our vacation plans, we are even. For example, I know you have expressed feelings on the milk I bring home from the supermarket.”
“Yes, I prefer 2 percent to 1 percent.”
“See? Now you made another big decision today. A good marriage is based on both of us making an equal number of choices. I have to rush off now and pick up the new car I decided we’re getting for you. To be fair, tonight you can pick out which rerun of ‘Law and Order’ we will watch.”
Quite frankly, I don’t really like making decisions. I hate the pressure. Last Sunday, for example, I was in the kitchen deciding on breakfast. Should I pop an English muffin in the toaster to see if green mold is flammable, or run out to the store to get some fresh bagels?
Bagels, it is.
Which car to take? If I take my car, I have to get gas, but if I take my wife’s car, she’ll ask me to stop at the car wash. And there, they always ask me what kind of freshener I want. Another decision.
I headed for the bagel shop in my wife’s Prius. Nuts. She is also low on gas. Will it be Shell or Marathon? Marathon is usually cheaper, but at Shell I have had more luck with the lottery tickets.
Now, I have 25 lottery tickets to choose
“Quite frankly, I don’t really like making decisions. I hate the pressure. Last Sunday, for example, I was in the kitchen deciding on breakfast. Should I pop an English muffin in the toaster to see if green mold is flammable, or run out to the store to get some fresh bagels?”
– DICK WOLFSIE
from. More decisions. Anything but that stupid crossword puzzle scratch-off.
Which bagel shop? There are three places to buy bagels: Bearded Bagel, Panera Bread and Einstein Bros. I am so stressed out.
At Einstein, things got worse. What kind of bagels did I want? Blueberry, garlic, poppyseed and asiago, to name a few. One of each, I said. Did I want a shmear on them? There were 12 choices, which gave me about 144 options, if I bought a dozen. No toppings. Did I want them sliced? Yes, slice half of them. My anxiety was building. Then I stared at the coffee choices. I decide no coffee. I was jumpy enough.
I had a headache. I needed a pharmacy. CVS or Walgreens? This was easy. They are both adept at over-the-counter meds.
I went to CVS and requested something for my throbbing head.
“Bayer, Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, or Aleve?” the druggist asked.
I headed home. It was time to see what my new car looked like.
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.
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Blueprint for Improvement: Elegant bathroom upgrade in Indianapolis
Commentary by Larry Greene
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Across
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Mystical glow
15. Incorrect answer choice to this question on the Indiana driver’s license exam: The shape of this sign (in the puzzle grid) indicates...
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19. Dreyer & Reinbold car 21. Doofus 24. In disagreement 25. Zodiac sign 26. French king
27. Slingshot missile
28. Common office plant
29. Hollywood’s Hill
31. Feathery accessory
32. UIndy or IUPUI
33. Sire, biblically speaking
36. Blueprint detail, briefly
38. Battleship letters
39. Foot part
40. IU sports apparel partner
46. Edible seaweed
47. Pot top
48. Ability to read and write
50. Correct answer to this question on the Indiana driver’s license exam: The shape of this sign (in the puzzle grid) indicates...
54. Lucas Oil Stadium level
55. Old AT&T rival
56. Elemental particle
57. Harsh criticism
58. Wide shoe size
Spoils Down
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Senora Peron
Pass off as genuine
Butler frat letter
Small cave 6. Sunday message at Zionsville Fellowship Church
7. Main course only
8. Weekly pay
9. Workout on the Monon Trail 10. Middle Eastern community
11. The “P” of rock’s ELP
Tire mishap 17. Not Rep. or Dem.
Came out on top in the Hoosier Crossroads Conerence 21. ABA legend, familiarly
22. Hugs, but not kisses
23. Flax product used in paint
27. “Quiet!”
28. DePauw, to Wabash
30. Notre Dame’s sports org.
31. Consumer protection agcy.
34. Class for some immigrants (Abbr.)
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36. Cardinals cap letters
37. Pacers stats
40. Warning device
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42. “Who’s there?” reply
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44. Golfer with an “army”
45. Droop
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