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Shamrocks’ state title bid falls short
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youcurrent.com
The Westfield High School football team couldn’t quite complete the comeback against Brownsburg, but Shamrocks coach Josh Miracle was certainly proud.
SPORTS
“I think it was a testament to our kids’ character to rally back and we had a chance there at the end,” Miracle said. “We just fell a little short.”
The Class 6A No. 3 Shamrocks trailed No. 4 Brownsburg with 8:44 left in the fourth quarter, but Westfield answered quickly and had an opportunity to win on the final play before falling 22-17 in the IHSAA Class 6A state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium Nov. 29.
“Brownsburg is an excellent-coached team,” said Miracle, whose team finished 122, with both losses coming against Hoosier Crossroads Conference rival Brownsburg. “They made a few more plays than us down the stretch, and that’s just kind of how it went.”
Miracle said he is thankful for his staff’s commitment and the support of former head coach Jake Gilbert, who was on the field. Gilbert left Westfield after 13 seasons to become Wabash College’s defensive coordinator for one season before taking over as Wabash’s head coach in 2025. Miracle had previously been the Shamrocks’ associate head coach and defensive coordinator.
“Hopefully, we made him proud,” Miracle said. “Our seniors have done a phenomenal job leading. I’m thankful for them buying into us and our staff. They did a great job leading all year and you see how that impacted the classes below them. They (seniors) will go on to different endeavors in their own lives and we’ll be there to always have a place they can come back and call home.”
Westfield junior running back Deacon King scored on touchdown runs of 5 and 9 yards, with the second one making the score 22-17 with 7:03 left to play.
Brownsburg (13-1) had a long drive that ended with a lost fumble on fourth down-
and-1 from Westfield’s 15-yard line.
“I felt like our defense fought to give us a shot,” Miracle siad.
The Shamrocks took over at their own 24-yard line with no timeouts and 1:45 remaining. They drove but Brownsburg’s Drew Bostic intercepted a pass on the Bulldogs 1-yard-line on the game’s final play. Westfield senior receiver Beau Braun went up for the last desperate pass from Carsen Melvin.
“We were obviously in a rush at the end,” Braun said. “The last play, we tried to get the (cornerback) to bite on something low and tried to take a shot over the top. I went up top and went deep. It was the last shot of the game. He threw and I was double covered. I went up for it and didn’t come down with it. (Bostic) made a good play on it.”
Brownsburg had beaten visiting Westfield 17-13 Sept. 28.
“The first time we played them, we struggled to convert in the red zone,” Braun said. “We just couldn’t get it done again. We defi-
quarterback Carsen Melvin completed 14 of 26 passes for 167 yards in the Class
nitely left too many points out there. They stopped us.”
Braun caught three passes for 59 yards.
“I’m super grateful for it and how far God has taken us,” Braun said. “I’m really going to make sure I take this offseason seriously again and make the most of it and be ready to go to the next level.”
Braun is considering continuing his football career at Indiana State University or the University of Indianapolis.
The Shamrocks were without senior receiver Gabe Aramboles, who has committed to Ball State University. Aramboles was injured in the sectional final.
“He’s the only guy on the team that played as a freshman that played when we were here before,” Miracle said. “More than anything, I just feel devastated for him that he didn’t get the opportunity to play. The other guys did a great job stepping up, but I don’t feel you ever replace a guy like that.”
Westfield was Class 6A state runner-up to Center Grove in 2020 and 2021. The Shamrocks won the Class 5A state title in 2016.
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6A state title game. (Photo courtesy of Ella McGrath, Westfield High School senior)
January 17– 19, 2025
The 2025 Festival of Ice at Carter Green features:
• Professional ice carving demonstrations in the Arts & Design District
• Fast-paced ice carve-off competition at The Ice at Carter Green
• Firehouse chili cook-off
• And more!
A special thanks to Allied Solutions for participation and sponsorship of many of our holiday events.
From left, Ben Boehm, Kyle Moran and Sky Simpson at the 2024 championships in Reykjavik, Iceland. (Photo courtesy of Special Olympics Indiana)
Hamilton County powerlifters bring home medals
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Special Olympics Indiana Hamilton County athletes Sky Simpson of Carmel and Ben Boehm of Westfield both brought home medals from the 2024 IPF World Equipped Open Powerlifting Championships in Reykjavik, Iceland.
According to an announcement from Special Olympics Indiana, Simpson won the overall gold medal for the Special Olympics 205-pound division, clearing weights of 127.5 kg in the squat, 97.5kg in bench and 107.5kg in deadlift for a 332.5 total. His squat and bench efforts also earned gold. He won silver in the deadlift.
Boehm earned bronze in the squat (93.5) and bench (70) in the 145-pound class. He was fourth in the deadlift (100) and total (262.5).
Simpson and Boehm earned their spots on the world’s biggest powerlifting stage through their rankings in Powerlifting America competitions.
“These men represented the USA, Special Olympics Indiana, their families and themselves with pride,” stated Kyle Moran
of Carmel, the Special Olympics Indiana manager of Health and Fitness and a U.S. coach. “They both had to overcome some adversity, dig in and make some big lifts to earn their medals against Special Olympics athletes from all over the world. It also was awesome to get some time to just hang out and experience the whole package. The support Sky and Ben got from athletes from around the world was inspiring. It was a true inclusion event.”
Boehm, 23, joined Special Olympics Indiana in 2014. He swept all four of his events at the 2024 Summer Games, earning gold in bench press, deadlift, squat and combination. Simpson, 23, has competed with Special Olympics Indiana since 2015, earning a Summer Games gold medal in bench press and bronze medals in squat and the combined event.
Special Olympics Indiana is a nonprofit organization that offers sport, health, education and leadership programs to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities and help break down stereotypes using sports as a catalyst for social change. More than 19,000 Hoosier athletes compete in 21 sports across the state.
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WWS celebrates ‘Rocksgiving’
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Westfield Washington Schools hosted its second Rocksgiving event Nov. 25 at Westfield High School, attracting more than 1,500 community members for a Thanksgiving-inspired evening of food, music and fun.
GIVING BACK
Guests were treated to traditional Thanksgiving fare free of charge. The Westfield Intermediate School choir provided entertainment.
“Rocksgiving is more than just a meal; it’s about creating a space where everyone feels welcome and valued,” Director of Community Engagement for Westfield Washington Schools Ashley Knott stated. “This night is only possible because of the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to serving others.”
Rocksgiving assists the community by donating extra food to Second Helpings, a central Indiana nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger and food waste. Meals also were delivered to Westfield police officers and firefighters as a token of appreciation for their service to the community.
More than 1,500 people attend the second Rocksgiving at Westfield High School Nov. 25. (Photo courtesy of Rocks Media House)
“This event is a true testament to the power of collaboration and the spirit of giving,” Knott stated. “With the support of our sponsors, volunteers, and staff, we were able to create a memorable experience for thousands of people while also giving back to those in need in our broader community.”
Nearly 200 volunteers participated in the event, which was made possible through donor funds. Food and serving supplies were sponsored by Duke Energy. Additional sponsors included Coca Cola Consolidated; Costco; Texas Roadhouse; Riverview Health; BMW Dreyer Reinbold; and Northview Church.
DISPATCHES
Photos with Santa — The Westfield Washington Historical Society & Museum will host photos with Santa at the Barker Family Cabin, 136 Penn St. in Westfield, from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. Photos will be taken in front of the historic cabin’s fireplace. Photos are free but donations to the WWHS & Museum are welcome. The museum will be open throughout Santa’s visit. Learn more at wwhs.us.
Westfield Lions assist displaced veterans — The Westfield Lions Club recently announced that it was able to provide a $1,500 donation to assist Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana, Inc., after a fire at the nonprofit organization’s Indianapolis facility displaced more than 50 homeless veterans in late October. The donation helped offset costs of finding temporary housing, food and clothing for the displaced military veterans. HVAF is committed to helping veterans suffering from homelessness, unemployment and psychological issues. Learn more at hvafofindiana.org.
Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council — Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said the Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council will launch in the 2025-26 school year. The Youth Council will provide a platform for young people to engage with and address issues impacting the community; serve as a hub for solution-driven ideas; and offer an inside look at the day-to-day operations of local government. More information on WMYC will be announced in Spring 2025.
Bicycle donations accepted — Recycled Cycles is accepting donations of used bicycles at the Good Samaritan Network office, 12933 Parkside Dr., Fishers. Bicycles are used to fulfill holiday orders and other programs throughout the year. Bicycles are donated to TOWER — Transitioning Opportunities for Work Education, and Reality — a program of the Hamilton County Jail that assists inmates as they reenter society and the workforce. Bicycles also benefit children in need in Hamilton County via the Good Samaritan Network. Bicycles that cannot be safely restored provide parts to repair other bikes. Volunteers from Recycled Cycles completed the final inspection on 365 restored bicycles in November at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. Bicycles are fixed at the Recycled Cycles repair site, 310 E. Main St., Westfield, behind Big Hoffas. Learn more at gsnlive.org/ recycledcycles.
HC Farms earns recognition
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The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department recently received the Clark Ketchum Conservation Award at the annual Indiana Park and Recreation Association conference for its work on HC Farms, a 107-acre property in Westfield set to open in 2025. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in conservation stewardship, according to Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Resource Development Specialist Erica Foreman. She said receiving the award showcases the department’s commitment to preserving natural resources and creating recreational opportunities for the community.
HC Farms has seven streams, wetlands and ravines with cliffs rising 30 to 40 feet, which Foreman said is “rare” for Hamilton County. She said it was a priority to preserve the land previously slated for a luxury housing development.
Director of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Chris Stice said it is an honor to receive the award.
“This award isn’t just about what we’ve accomplished — it’s about what lies ahead,” Stice stated. “We are committed to continuing our mission of conservation and providing meaningful outdoor experiences for our community. This recognition inspires us to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in parks and recreation.”
In partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the National Park Service, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation secured more than $2.8 million in funding through Indiana’s InLieu Fee Program and the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The funds supported restoration efforts such as conversion of farmland to wetland areas, stream rehabilitation and invasive species management.
“When you walk through HC Farms, you can’t help but feel a profound sense of peace and wonder,” Stice stated. “From the towering sycamores to the meandering streams, it’s a place that showcases Indiana’s natural beauty like no other. To know that our work will help protect and preserve this land for generations to come is incredibly humbling.”
WESTFIELD, ZIONSVILLE MAYORS PARTICIPATE IN FRIENDLY WAGER
When the Westfield High School football team played Zionsville in last month’s sectional championship game, Westfield Mayor Scott Willis and Zionsville Mayor John Stehr made a friendly wager about the outcome. Westfield defeated Zionsville 35-13 — eventually making its way to the state final — and Stehr made good on his part of the deal, delivering a Victory Pie from My Sugar Pie in downtown Zionsville to the winners. Despite winning the bet, Westfield followed through as well, with Willis offering up a dozen White House Donuts as a consolation prize. At the exchange at WHS, from left, Stehr, WHS offensive lineman Avery Huggins, WHS offensive lineman Issac Cole, Willis and WHS head coach Josh Miracle. (Photo courtesy of Rocks Media House)
Westfield senior linebacker’s improvement key to team’s success
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Westfield High School senior linebacker Keegan Krupp’s strengths kept growing though his high school football career.
“Keegan is a textbook example for what it looks like to buy into our program’s ‘outwork, outlove’ culture,” Shamrocks coach Josh Miracle said. “Since Keegan’s freshman year, his dedication in the weight room, on-field preparation and consistent practice habits have helped him become one of our team’s most productive players. Keegan was an excellent special teams player as a junior, but this season he took on a larger role defensively, becoming our team’s leading tackler. Keegan really improved defending the run this season and was a huge part of a defense that gave up 14 points per game.”
The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Krupp led the Shamrocks (12-2) with 105 total tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss, one interception and one fumble recovery. He was named to the all-Hoosier Crossroads Conference first team. Westfield reached the Class 6A state championship game Nov.
KEEGAN KRUPP
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29, losing to Brownsburg 22-17 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Krupp started playing special teams his junior year but moved into a starting role in the second half of the season.
He said he made the most improvement with his overall physicality and his eye for the game.
“Everything seemed to slow down for me and I was understanding everything,”
he said. “When I was watching film, I could tell what every team was doing. My entire mentality from my junior year to senior year was to make this the best year I
have.”
Krupp moved from an outside linebacker spot to an inside spot as a senior.
“Everything has been going up — my muscles, speed and agility,” Krupp said.
Although Krupp said the team didn’t accomplish its ultimate goal of winning the state title, he is proud of what the Shamrocks accomplished.
“Going through the program is like nothing I’ve gone through,” he said. “The bonds and culture of the entire Westfield program not only shapes you as a football player but shapes you as a man.”
Krupp, who moved from Carmel to Westfield in seventh grade, played linebacker and running back until his freshman year before focusing on linebacker.
“It’s a big dream to go on and keep playing at the collegiate level,” he said.
Krupp has football offers from NCAA Division III and II schools. He also has received interest from Football Championship Subdivision programs Indiana State University and Lindenwood University.
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Westfield High School senior linebacker Keegan Krupp led the team in tackles. (Photo courtesy of Keegan Krupp)
GRAND VISION
Plans for STEM-based education and tourism campus presented in Westfield
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Plans to bring a state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering and mathematics center focused on space exploration and travel will move to the next step before the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission.
Grand Universe — a science campus proposed on 66 acres at 191st Street and Tomlinson Road — was introduced in November before the Westfield City Council. The project promises a unique educational experience in Westfield, with a side of tourism and entertainment.
About 50 people attended a community meeting at Westfield Washington Public Library Nov. 25 hosted by Grand Universe Institute, the nonprofit organization that plans to operate the center.
President and CEO Greg McCauley, who worked on NASA’s Apollo 15, Apollo 16 and Apollo 17 teams in the 1970s, said the center would provide access to hands-on science and technology currently lacking in Indiana. He said providing a science center in Westfield would help bridge the gap between American students and their counterparts in Asia and Europe who rank higher in reading, math and science.
Once complete, McCauley said Grand Universe would be a hub of discovery, with facilities and programs designed to inspire learners of all ages.
“We’re on a mission to ignite and sustain lifelong learning and encourage all ages to discover their passion for science, space and technology,” he said. “Our nation could become irrelevant as a world leader in science and technology. We cannot afford for that to happen. Indiana is ranked No. 25 in the nation in STEM education. We must improve this.”
Features of the proposed development include:
Mission control: A fully operational replica of NASA’s Mission Control Center housed within the Johnson-Hagerman Center for Science and Space Exploration.
The McCauley Planetarium: The planetarium’s current design includes a 75-foot flatscreen with 8K resolution for an immersive experience.
Artificial Intelligence: Grand Universe would provide a wide variety of hands-on
opportunities to learn AI technology.
Education: Purdue University’s Center for Advancing the Teaching and Learning of STEM has partnered with Grand Universe to provide formal educational courses that adhere to state and national standards for STEM science.
Newberg Observatory: The observatory would feature multiple telescopes pointed at different targets to focus more on public outreach.
Grand Universe Development Partners, LLC, are the developers of the project. The firm of Browning Day would serve as architect of the project.
President of Grand Universe Development
Partners Arden Johnson said the development would be a multiphase project, beginning with the STEM space and science center. Further development would include commercial and retail elements, residential development and the Grand Universe Resort.
“That will have a 2,500-person conference
As proposed, the Grand Universe PUD would transform 66 acres at 191st Street and Tomlinson Road into a space-themed STEM campus. The PUD would create four districts housing a space and science center; a sports entertainment district; a hotel; and residential and retail options. (Image provided by Grand Universe Institute)
DEVELOPING THE UNIVERSE
While Grand Universe is a project proposed by the Grand Universe Institute, the planned unit development request was filed by Grand Universe Development Partners, LLC, the developers of the project.
The project area is about 66 acres just south of 191st Street and Tomlinson Road, bordered to the west by the Monon Trail and to the south by 186th Street. The plans call for the realignment of Tomlinson Road through the center of the property to include roundabouts and speed control measures.
“I would say that these folks are truly visionaries for what they are trying to bring to this community,” said Andi Metzel, a partner with Taft law firm of Indianapolis representing the developers. “This has been in the works for quite some time. It’s a very unique piece of property.”
center along with 250 suites/rooms and a parking garage,” he said. “That will be a couple-year project that will start one year after we start the first phase. We have a sports entertainment area, that will probably be Phase 3. That is restaurants, bars and places to watch sporting events. It will be right off of the Monon Trail. The town center district (will be similar to) downtown Carmel, where they have their city center. It will be approximately 2 million square feet of residential development.”
Although a timeline is not finalized, Johnson said start to finish, full development of the campus is expected to take several years.
Learn more at granduniverse.org
ON THE COVER: Grand Universe Institute CEO Greg McCauley speaks to residents during an open house Nov. 25 at Westfield Washington Public Library. (Photo by Marney Simon)
The project went before the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission Dec. 2 for a public hearing. Residents who live near the property had questions on road connections through the property, traffic and the potential to add a buffer between the development and the existing homes in the area. Residents also requested care be taken to make sure visitors do not litter on the property and expressed concerns about light pollution.
If approved by the Westfield City Council, the measure would create the Grand Universe PUD District. The campus would include four separate smaller districts — a sports entertainment district; a town center district; a resort district; and the Grand Universe District.
A workshop meeting is slated for the Jan. 21, 2025, APC meeting before consideration for approval before the full city council.
CSO celebrates Viennese waltzes, polkas
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Carmel Symphony Orchestra guest conductor Vladimir Kulenovic has a special connection to Vienna holiday concerts, such as the ones the CSO will perform this month with the Indiana Ballet Conservatory.
“I grew up on the Danube River myself. It wasn’t in Vienna,” he said. “I grew up in Yugoslavia and we had a place in Belgrade, a country house on the Danube (River). It’s nice for me, particularly, because it’s like coming back home. People here in Carmel are so wonderful, it feels like home. It’s nice for me to bring a piece of my home with the Danube.”
The holiday shows will feature waltzes and polkas, including “The Blue Danube” waltz by Johann Strauss. There will be two Dec. 15 holiday concerts. They are “Family Pops: A Viennese Christmas” at 2 p.m., followed by “A Holiday in Vienna” at 7 p.m. at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
Both shows are sponsored by IU Health North.
“It’s a very elegant program for the holidays,” Kulenovic said. “The beautiful thing about it is that the afternoon performance is family oriented, so it’s surrounded by activities outside of the concert in the lobby. It’s cold, so you can have some warm drinks. The Christkindlmarkt will be going on.”
The program will include dancers from the Indiana Ballet Conservatory, performing select pieces from “The Nutcracker.”
“Waltzes are nice and graceful, and polkas are fast and exciting,” Kulenovic said.
CSO Executive Director Anne Marie Chastain said Kulenovic is an exciting conductor.
“Vladimir is an extremely expressive
conductor who brings a lot of fun and flair to the podium,” Chastain said. “We are excited to work with him twice this holiday season.”
This is Kulenovic’s third time conducting with CSO. He has conducted the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra several times, the first time in 2015.
Kulenovic, who splits his time between Chicago and San Diego, made his CSO debut in a July 4 concert and returned to join the orchestra Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 during the Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s performance of “The Nutcracker.”
“We’ll have performances by local musical groups in the lobby before both shows, as well as special holiday drinks for the grownups,” Chastain said. “Santa will stop by the 2 p.m. show and be available in the lobby for pictures, and Saint Nicholas will visit us at the (evening) show. Carmel Ballroom Dance Studio is sending dancers who will be accompanying the orchestra during the show and also teaching waltz lessons in the lobby before the 7 p.m. show.”
Chastain said the concerts will conclude with “Radetzky March” by Strauss.
“Hands down, my favorite part of the concert will be the sing-along, especially with the song ‘Edelweiss,’ a classic from ’The Sound of Music,’” Chastain said. “‘Edelweiss’ is such a sweet piece. I feel like Carmel has a very special personality and this song captures a feeling of love for this very special community which so many of us share.”
For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.
‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Story: The Musical” runs through Jan. 5 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Carmel High School’s Holiday Show with Select Sound is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and The Ahlwardts present Human Jukebox is at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘THE NUTCRACKER’
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble presents “The Nutcracker” Dec. 13-15 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. For more, visit cidedance.org.
‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’
Civic Theatre presents “White Christmas” through Dec. 24 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
‘WINTER FEST’
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “Winter Fest” Dec. 13-15 at The Florence at the Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.
‘GREETINGS!’
Main Street Productions’ presentation of “Greetings!” runs through Dec. 15 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’
Jon McLaughlin & Friends: “Home for the Holidays” is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
MUSIC
The Indiana Ballet Conservatory will perform with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. (Photo courtesy of CSO)
Vladimir Kulenovic will serve as Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s guest conductor for two Dec. 15 holiday shows. (Photo courtesy of Vladimir Kulenovic)
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‘An En Pointe Christmas’ set
By Les Morris editorial@youarecurrent.com
With more than 100 dancers and 25 dance numbers, there is sure to be plenty of movement during En Pointe Indiana Ballet’s annual Christmas show.
PERFORMANCE
The movement won’t be confined to the stage, as the entire production of “An En Pointe Christmas” is relocating this season to Anderson University’s Reardon Auditorium. Previous En Pointe holiday shows were held at Noblesville High School. Reardon offers more seating with a capacity of more than 1,600; a larger stage to accommodate the big cast; and is available for a window of consecutive days in advance of the two performances Dec. 13-14.
The artistic directors for the show are Pollyana Ribeiro and Robert Moore.
Act 1 will be devoted to classics, including works by Bach, Handel and Tchaikovsky. The dancers will transition from traditional white dress in the first act to a livelier red sequin outfit for the second act, which will include contemporary, jazz
and hip-hop numbers.
One of the performance’s highlights is the nine-minute finale, which involves every person in the cast accompanied by the celebrated sound of the Boston Pops.
“It’s a great way to end the night,” said Anne Moore, co-owner of Noblesville-based En Pointe Ballet. “It’s one of my favorites and I know a lot of people look forward to that every year.”
The show lasts approximately two hours, with a 30-minute intermission. Performances are at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14. Tickets range from $10 to $25. For more, visit enpointe.yapsody.com.
CHS freshman gets key role
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Carmel High School freshman Haley Corsaro’s ballet goal has been to portray Clara in “The Nutcracker.”
BALLET
“I’ve been looking forward to this,” Corsaro said. “You have to make the character your own and make it unique. We watch the performances every year, so you learn from everyone else.”
danced in her first “Nutcracker” in the role of Clara.
Miriam Danek, an Indianapolis resident who is a junior at Cardinal Ritter High School, also plays Sugar Plum Fairy, Dew Drop Fairy and Grandma Stahlbaum. Stephenson and Danek have performed as the Sugar Plum Fairy once before, but the other roles are new for them.
Corsaro portrays Clara in Metropolitan Youth Ballet’s four performances of “The Nutcracker,” set for Dec. 20-22 at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville.
Corsaro, 14, began training with MYB, previously known as the Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy, in 2015.
Corsaro said MYB has been a big part of her life.
“It’s like my second home,” she said.
CHS junior Anya Stephenson performs in the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy, Dew Drop Fairy and Grandma Stahlbaum. She has been with MYB since age 10, when she
“Our ‘Nutcracker’ boasts the same charming story line and many of our iconic sets and backdrops,” MYB Artistic Director Jane Weiner said.
The four men scheduled as guest artists are Gabriel Weiner, a senior at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Ballet Department; Tyler Leach, a freshman at the Butler University Jordan College of the Arts dance department; Justin Hamilton, a trainee at Joffrey Ballet Chicago; and Luke Derkson, a freshman at IU Jacobs School of Music Ballet.
Asha Backhoff of Indianapolis and Anastasia Hobbs of McCordsville share the role of the Snow Queen
For more, visit my-ballet.org.
“An En Pointe Christmas” is set for Dec. 13-14 in Anderson. (Photo courtesy of Anne Moore)
Corsaro
Blueprint for Improvement: Modern kitchen makeover in Carmel
Commentary by Larry Greene
Our Woodland Springs clients completely reinvented their kitchen — and they weren’t afraid to start from scratch! Our team reimagined the space, expanding the kitchen’s footprint and maximizing storage with custom cabinetry and clever design solutions. The result? A balance of form and function. From builder-basic to beautifully bespoke, this kitchen combines modern style and practicality in perfect harmony.
• Taking space from an underutilized dining room allowed us to reimage the layout for improved function and flow.
• Soapstone countertops offer durability and beauty, perfectly complementing the natural oak cabinetry.
• White upper cabinets and an expanded window above the sink enhance the room’s bright, airy feel.
• Handcrafted subway tiles and recycled glass pendant lights add texture and visual interest, completing the look with a touch of character.
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Names And Addresses Of Owners and/or Occupants And Persons With Substantial Interest: INDY FLIPPER LLC; MICHAEL BURTON; UNKNOWN OCCUPANT at 408 S. Main St, Sheridan IN 46069; Owners of Record at time of sale: Indy Flipper LLC
RE: NOTICE OF SALE AND EXPIRATION OF PERIOD-OF REDEMPTION: COUNTY:HAMILTON
PARCEL NUMBER: 02-01-32-03-14-007.000
REDEMPTION EXPIRATION DATE: 9/19/25
(LAST DAY TO REDEEM)
STREET ADDRESS: 408 S. MAIN STREET, SHERIDAN IN 46069
Dear Sir Or Madam:
Pursuant to IC. 6-1.1-25-4.5, you are hereby notified that the below-described real estate was sold at tax sale for the non-payment of real estate taxes. According to public records, you had a substantial interest in this property on the date of the tax sale. You are hereby notified as follows:
1. A Petition for Tax Deed will be filed on or after 9/20/25.
2. The Petitioner intends to petition for a tax deed on or after 9/20/25.
3. Street Address or Common Description of the Tract or Real Property, if any: 408 S. MAIN STREET, SHERIDAN IN 46069
4. Key Number of Real Estate: 02-0l-32-03-14-007.000
5. Legal Description of Real Estate: ACREAGE .00, SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 20, RANGE 3, THISTLETHWAITE S 4, LOT 2, BLOCK
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6. Date Of Tax Sale: September 19, 2024
7. Name(s) of Purchaser(s) or Purchaser( )’s Assignee: BREMEN MHC LLC
8. Any person may redeem the tract, parcel, or real property.
9. Amount Required For Redemption: ** Call the county auditor for this amount. the components of the amount required to redeem are as follows.
(a) Judgment Amount Due At Time Of Tax Sale
(b) PLUS 10% ofltem 9(a) ifredeemed WITHIN 6 (six) months of the date of the tax sale, AND/OR 15% of item 9(a) if redeemed AFTER 6 (six) months of the date of the tax sale.
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c) The amount by which the purchase price, (the final bid amount at the tax sale), EXCEEDED Item 9(a) - (this is commonly known as the overbid or surolus amount).
(d) PLUS 5% per annum on Item 9(c)&(e):
(e) PLUS additional taxes and/or assessments paid by the Purchaser(s) subsequent to Sale (to date):
( f) PLUS additional expenses incurred by Purchaser( s) recoverable under LC. 6-l.l-25-2(e) to date:
(g) TOTAL needed to redeem the parcel: Contact auditor for dailv total .
$4,787.58
$71,212.42
Gifts that never measure up
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
My wife Mary Ellen has returned every piece of clothing I have ever bought for her birthday, our anniversary, Mother’s Day and Christmas. She has returned more blouses, jackets and robes than she has library books. And she’s a big reader.
HUMOR
Next year, we are going to Iceland for vacation, and I thought a great gift idea would be a pair of snow pants to keep her toasty on some of our daily hikes.
In the past, I’ve gone into her closet to look for sizes on other items. For shirts, the sizes ranged from petite to large. This freaked me out because it reminded me of “The X Files” episode where this guy’s wife turned out to be an alien and could change into three different women. I love my wife, but one is enough.
Back to snow pants. I logged on to a clothing size calculator, which asked me many questions I had no idea how to answer. The weirdest was bust size. I don’t think Mary Ellen hikes up her pants that much.
Of course, the most common question
asked for pants is the inseam. I would have thought that after almost 45 years, I would know the length of my wife’s inseam. Not a clue.
So, I snuck into her closet one day while she was out shopping and, armed with a tape measure. Suddenly, Mary Ellen walked in while I had several pairs of her pants spread out on the bed.
“What on earth are you doing?”
“I can’t tell you, Mary Ellen. It’s a surprise.”
I told her I wanted to get her something for Christmas that she would not have to return.”
“OK, Dick. How about a gift certificate to my favorite clothing store? And I am going make this even easier for you.”
“How will you possibly make a gift certificate purchase even easier?”
“I’ll tell you how big I want it.”
** If asterisks are shown in a box above, then call the.county auditor for that amount.
10. The purchaser, or the purchaser’s successors or assignees are entitled to reimbursement for additional taxes or special assessments on the parcel or real property, that were paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption, plus interest.
11. The parcel or real property has not been redeemed.
12. The date of expiration of the period ofredemption is September 19, 2025.
13. The purchaser or the purchaser’s assignee is entitled to receive a deed for the parcel or real· property, herein described, if it is not redeemed on or before the date specified in paragraph 12.
14. The purchaser or the purchaser’s assignee is entitled to reimbursement for the costs described in I.C. 6-12.l-25-2(e),
15. If the property is not redeemed, the owner of record at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus, if any.
** The amount required for redemption of the parcel or real property, can increase as the purchaser( s) fulfill( s) the requirements for the issuance of a Tax Deed and as the amount of interest increases. If you are interested in redeeming the property, please call the County Auditor’s Office for the redemption amount.
Scott Richards # 19871-49
Attorneys for Purchaser
WlLLIAM R. RICHARDS PC 8465 Keystone Crossing #212 Indianapolis IN 46240 (317) 859-5666
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.
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Relinquish
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Like most Pacers
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More cunning
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Cincinnati team
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