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THERE’S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN: DENNIS QUAKENBUSH TALKS FAMILY, EXPERIENCE & GOALS AS NEW HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF
Meet Dennis Quakenbush. He’s the Captain of the Patrol Division at the Hamilton County Sheriff ’s office, and now the Sheriff-elect for Hamilton County. Most voters know by now that Quakenbush isn’t the typical political candidate.
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6 Health Spotlight: Orangetheory Fitness
7 Toss Up: Popular Pies & Pints
Restaurant Opens First Indiana Location
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19 Student Spotlight: Megan Reed Talks USA Girls Rugby, Musical Talents & Career Aspirations
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“I liked that the bank expanded as the economy improved and that they Born and raised in Noblesville, Monica expanded into Westfield as I think this Peck played soccer at Indiana University is an unbelievably neat place to be,” says and graduated from IU’s Kelly School of Peck has enjoyed having input on sharing who Smith, currently a consultant at Business Business in finance and management. She Development and Consulting Performances she thinks are the right companies and best worked in IT for six years before joining her people to collaborate within Hamilton County. Services, Inc., an integrated design and family business, Hare Chevrolet. In 2008, engineering company. she and her sister, Courtney, bought the Pete Smith, a graduate of Bethel College, business from their parents. They owned coached high school basketball for 35 years, Having spent so many years involved in high and operated it until 2017 when an illness in 27 of those as a head coach, winning two school sports, Smith is happy to see all the the family prompted them to sell it. state championships. Smith taught business, great youth activities in Westfield as well as the businesses that are developing and economics and accounting in five different “Since then I’ve been working on tying up moving to Westfield. school districts around northern and loose ends of a business that’s been around Central Indiana, including Noblesville High for 170 years,” Peck says. “And also trying to School (NHS) in the early 1990s. “The schools are off the charts these past figure out my next venture in life.” few years in terms of growth and success,” Every time Smith moved, he went in search says Smith, who does public address A wife, mother and avid tennis player and announcing for the IHSAA in state football of a community bank. golfer, Peck is married to Darren, owner of and track & field. He also provides color Indiana Restoration & Cleaning Services. “I liked knowing the tellers and the people I commentary for the IHSAA Championship Together they have two children: Alex (12) was investing money with,” says Smith, who Network during the season’s big games. and Sydney (16). upon returning to Hamilton County in 1998 was disheartened to see several small banks Married for more than 20 years to his wife, “I’ve never been at home as a mom so that’s get bought out. Vicky, the pair has three children and three been a fun and challenging change,” says grandkids. Smith’s hobbies include playing Peck, who recently was appointed to both golf and attending concerts. “When I heard Community First was the Noblesville School Board and the Board coming to our county, I wanted to see it of Directors at Community First Bank in Fun fact: Smith taught at NHS the year Peck succeed and not get eaten up by bigger Noblesville. was a senior. banks who view their customers as mere depositors,” Smith says. “My husband and I have always been “I recall her being an outstanding athlete involved in non-profits in Hamilton and student,” Smith says. “I was thrilled Last spring when he was invited to join the County like Prevail and Riverview Health bank’s Board of Directors, he jumped at the when she became a board member at Foundation so when I was approached by Community First.” chance. Community First about joining the Board, it seemed like a good fit,” says Peck, who has a passion for growing companies. Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing
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Looking for a total body workout that adheres to your schedule, offers guidance not guesswork and helps you continue your path to progress long after the workout is over? Then Orangetheory Fitness may be the perfect fitness solution for you. “We have classes scheduled throughout the day with nationally certified coaches who monitor your progress and make sure you are not over or under training,” says Carolyn McDonald, owner of Orangetheory studios in Carmel, FishersGeist and West Carmel-Zionsville.
“If you spend 12 or more minutes of the hour-long workout in the ‘Orange Zone,’ which is at 84 percent or more of your maximum heart rate, you will experience the afterburn,” says Katie Douglas, owner of Orangetheory studios in Greenwood and downtown Indianapolis. “You don’t have to work out every day because your body will be burning calories even as it recovers.” With 1,000 locations throughout the US (and seven here in Central Indiana), Orangetheory is designed for all fitness levels and they boast a diverse community of clients with a variety of fitness goals. Staff members and coaches take the time to get to know each member, build a rapport and assure them that they will get the maximum benefit from the Orangetheory workout.
The newest studio, Fishers-Nickel Plate, is set to open in January 2019 directly across from Fishers City Hall. Shortly after, a Broad Ripple/Butler area studio will open at the intersection of Kessler and College in Indianapolis. Developed by former Pilates instructor, Ellen Latham, Orangetheory is a sciencebased workout that gets results. It is centered on the principle of EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) that suggests if one challenges their body at the correct intensity, they will experience an effect that keeps them burning calories even after the workout is over.
McDonald says each member wears a heart rate monitor that tracks their progress in real time throughout the class and gives them (and their coach) insight into their performance. Orangetheory takes the guesswork out of your fitness regimen and creates a reciprocal relationship between you, your coach and other Orangetheory members. Plus, the workout changes every day and that variety keeps members engaged. “The level of community created in each studio is one of my favorite aspects about the Orangetheory program,” McDonald
says. “The coaches work hard to ensure that every member is comfortable and they are wonderful about offering modifications as needed to ensure everyone feels successful in their workout.” Everyone on staff is trained to offer a welcoming, energetic environment and each location offers a robust schedule of between 60-70 hours of training each week, so Orangetheory is ready whenever you are. “Members schedule classes during the times most convenient for them either in person or with our app,” Douglas says. “In addition, because all Orangetheory memberships are reciprocal, members are welcome to take classes at any studio in the country.” McDonald believes Orangetheory is the future of fitness and she is proud to be part of it. “We have grown so quickly over the past four years here in Central Indiana and our members are constantly building on this incredible TEAM OTF community and culture,” she says. “For local residents, your first class is free, so why not come by and see what we are all about?”
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A new Carmel restaurant is encouraging patrons to come and “get some.” Pies & Pints officially opened its doors in Carmel on August 13, and they’ve been busy ever since. If you haven’t heard of the restaurant, it has quite a popular following in the Midwest and the south. The pizza pubs started in the basement of a bike shop in Fayetteville, West Virginia in 2003. Since then, the company has grown at an accelerated rate — opening restaurants in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and Alabama. The Carmel location is Pies & Pints’ very first in Indiana, and the company is
ecstatic to finally be in the Hoosier state. The new restaurant is located in Clay Terrace next to Starbucks. “Carmel seems to be growing, and as it grows it is looking for unique restaurants like Pies & Pints to add for the community,” says Director of Operations Christopher Warner. “Clay Terrace has been a great fit for us. With Carmel, we felt that we were going into a great market. The people here are friendly and seem happy. We are very excited to be here in Indiana now and bring our concept to people who have never heard of Pies & Pints.” The restaurant’s concept sounds simple — pizza and beer. Still, Pies & Pints sets itself apart from other pizza pubs by delivering
unique recipes and specialty pies that have won awards over the years. They also make sure to provide local craft beers at each of their locations. Some of their specialty pies include Grape & Gorgonzola, Sriracha Shrimp, Thai, Chicken Gouda, Cuban Pork and many more. “We focus very strongly on quality, legendary customer service and really cool facilities,” Warner says. “We take something that is very familiar to everyone — pizza and beer — and we add our own twist to it. We look for unique toppings on our pizzas that people absolutely love. We are very conscious about the menu items and quality of the ingredients. We don’t slack on the quality.”
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Other menu options include house pies where you pick and choose your own ingredients, Char-grilled Hot Wings marinated in sriracha hot sauce and served with creamy Gorgonzola for dipping, Pork & Pepper Nachos, salads, sandwiches and more. Unlike chain restaurants that typically open the same layout for all their locations, Pies & Pints gives a different look and feel to every one of their locations. The Carmel restaurant includes a rustic look with exposed wood and brick that ties in well to Clay Terrace. The Carmel location also includes wood in the bar design, garage doors that can be opened in warm weather and an outside patio. Warner says that is by design. The company wants each of their restaurants to have an atmosphere that the community recognizes and enjoys. “We don’t take the same blueprint and just open that across the U.S.,” Warner says. “Each and every location has its own feel and atmosphere. What Pies & Pints here in Carmel looks like is completely different from what you might see in Lexington, Kentucky or our other locations.” While they’ve only been open less than two months, word has traveled fast about the restaurant. Pies & Pints has continued to be packed each night as the staff continues tossing up dough and pulling pizzas out of the oven for guests that flock in. “The community of Carmel has been nothing but welcoming to us,” Warner says. “Everyone has loved their experience and been really excited about the concept and what we do. 8 / WESTFIELD MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2018 / WestfieldMag.com
We’ve had a lot of positive feedback so far. There are many people that live in walking or biking distance that are coming frequently to our area already.” As Pies & Pints continues to serve guests in Carmel, they also plan on staying involved in the community as well. The company has a solid track record of giving back and participating in local events and festivals in each of their locations. Warner says it’s a crucial focus for Pies & Pints, and that will be no different in Indiana.
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“We are always seeking to stay involved in the communities of our locations,” Warner says. “There are always certain programs most cities focus on. We will certainly do fundraisers for those programs. For example, it could be the Carmel football team. If they were trying to raise money for uniforms, we could get involved by donating some of our proceeds back to them. We will also be involved in those events that happen in Carmel as well — potentially donating pizzas.
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JAMES ALLEN INSURANCE: CREATING A LEGACY THROUGH NATIONAL COVERAGE “We’ll be celebrating 50 years in August and writes insurance programs and policies 2019,” says Jim Craig, chief underwriter officer for areas of coverage that are new to the and board chairman at James Allen Insurance. general marketplace or are of a highlyniched nature. James Allen Insurance ( JAI) is an Indianabased business that underwrites various About that upcoming gold anniversary. Jim insurance programs for several domestic is referring to his wedding anniversary to insurers and on behalf of their partners Carol, manager of accounting and billing at at Lloyd’s of London. Its primary focus is James Allen Insurance (which is in its 28th on farm and ranch products for the top year). He and Carol have known each other agricultural agents in the United States, since high school and attended the same and it specializes in rounding out coverage college, Cincinnati Christian University. in emerging areas of need. In addition to They are two of the four Craigs who make underwriting services, JAI creates, develops up the family business.
Their son Tim, CEO and Lloyd’s of London correspondent, jumped on board at JAI in 1998 after graduating from Ball State University with a major in business management. A father of five, with children ranging from newborn to age 10, he is married to Kristen Craig, farm underwriting manager at James Allen Insurance. “Innovation,” Tim says. “We always wanted to create something for farmers that was necessary but non-existent at the time. We don’t want to be like the status quo. We aren’t like everyone else. Once you work
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with us, we believe you will see it. We are leaders – best packages, best coverage, best availability – we don’t come in second. When no one can figure out how to do it, we do and we execute.” Work ethic along with innovation runs in the Craig family blood, and it’s safe to say the legacy has just begun. BECOMING JAMES ALLEN INSURANCE In 1994, Jim was introduced to Lloyd’s of London, an insurance and reinsurance market located in London, United Kingdom. After a successful dinner with Lloyd’s executives, Jim entered into a partnership that would go on to create something bigger than he anticipated. After the initial meeting, the Craigs were overseeing both retail and agribusiness insurance. Retail insurance agents deal directly with an insurer to arrange coverage. Retail agents also work with managing general agents or wholesale brokers to secure coverage for their clients. Agribusiness insurance offers coverage for companies that manufacture, process and distribute agricultural products. Agribusiness insurance agents work to develop superior coverage plans with specialized protection for the agricultural industry.
client should receive, how much the client should pay for it, or whether they should even accept the risk and insure the client. Along the way, the Craigs made a strategic decision to continue solely with general agribusiness underwriting. From there, they started laser-focusing and building what they have now – researched and developed niche products and countrywide underwriting.
Since then, the Craigs have traveled to London more than 75 times.
Tim is passionate about new products, such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRS), Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED), African Swine Fever (ASF) and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). Tim’s passion has definitely paid off as James Allen Insurance has the only PRRS, PED, ASF and FMD coverage in the nation. While a farmer may not face these threats every day, it’s devastating when they hit. Such is the case this year with already 20 international ASF outbreaks.
With momentum flowing in the right direction, Tim decided to start underwriting. Insurance underwriters evaluate the risk and exposures of potential clients. They decide how much coverage a
Jim’s inclination for agribusiness is firmly rooted in his early years working on his grandfather’s farm, while his business aptitude has been nurtured and mastered over the last nearly three decades.
“On the agribusiness side, I realized that farm pollution was an untouched niche,” Jim says. “On my first trip to London in 1995, I placed my first farm pollution policy. Tim had always been interested in joining me, so eventually we teamed up and decided to take on the areas no one else had thought of, let alone would even consider.”
A THANKFUL FAMILY “Family business has its challenges,” Jim says. “You’re always trying to balance family versus the company, so it is important to draw those lines and be prepared to hold them. Thankfully for us, we haven’t butted heads too much, and we have given each other the room to grow. I attribute this to our mutual respect, foundation and Christian principles.” James Allen Insurance also believes in giving back to the community. This past year, JAI donated each month to a charity chosen by one of their 11 employees. In 2019, they will begin donating every month to a charity on behalf of each of their employees’ interests. Not to mention, three Hoosier college students are currently being sponsored by James Allen Insurance. “We find immense joy in giving back to our community and contributing to the success of others,” Tim adds. “That is why Christmas is such a special time for us. It is a time to reflect and feel gratitude. At James Allen Insurance, we have a lot to be thankful for.”
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Holladay Construction Group, LLC (HCG) is a general contractor, construction manager and design/build firm serving clients across the country from multiple offices in the Midwest. We have a dedicated team of construction and engineering professionals to ensure successful delivery of our clients’ projects. HCG offers construction services in the following markets: Office, Industrial, Sports, Retail, Hospitality, Assisted Living, Student Housing, Multi-Family and Education. HCG has a significant presence in the
Westfield area most notably The Grand Park Events Center a 377,000 SF indoor sports facility recognized as the largest in North America and the Hampton Inn Westfield a 57,000 SF (4) story hotel serving Grand Park. HCG recently broke ground on a highly anticipated 6,000 SF upscale restaurant namely Grindstone Charley’s owned by Clancy’s located on Wheeler Road to the west of the Hampton Inn uniquely situated off the Monon trail. HCG is also partnering with Holladay Properties to provide construction services for the North Point Development a 300 Acre Industrial Park located at SR 31 & 38 in Westfield. Brian Egler, Regional Vice President for HCG indicated the North
Point project “is a long term development for future industrial clients looking to make the Westfield area their new home. We just finished the initial stage of infrastructure development this year paving the way for the opening of a new industrial location for Bastian/Toyota.” HCG is also working with Barkefellers to design/build a new pet care facility located along the SR 32 development corridor. In addition, HCG has a regional presence in the Indianapolis market presently building the following projects: James H Drew (2) story 10,000 SF Office facility; Damar Services- (2) story 23,500 SF Institutional/ Office facility; Home 2 Suites- (4) story
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54,000 SF Hotel; Wood Spring Suites-(4) story 57,500 SF Hotel and a 16,000 SF Industrial facility for RYOEI recently breaking ground. Egler says” We are partnering with Holladay Properties (HP) to renovate the existing (2) story Millano Inn as a part of the downtown Indy redevelopment project which will serve as the new offices for both HCG and HP.” HCG is working on future projects in preconstruction consisting of: a 10,400 SF industrial expansion for Interstate Utility Trailer; a 240,000 SF industrial distribution facility for World Connect 6 and a 20,000 SF pet care facility in Columbus IN for Barkefellers. Egler indicated “In addition to our Northern Region HCG is a national contractor for Graybar Distribution with many projects in multiple states across the country”
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HCG has recently completed many projects in the regional area including Holliday Inn Ameriplex, Hampton Inn & Suites Keystone, Walker Information Office Building Keystone, Indiana American Water Headquarters in Greenwood, Fast Park Phases 1 & 2 Ameriplex and World Connect 3 Industrial distribution facility in Ameriplex. Egler added “We are also a preferred builder for Centier & Teacher’s Credit Union banks in multiple locations across the Mid-West” “We are a small to medium size company with a personal touch on our client’s needs and desires for their new facilities” Egler says. “We offer our customers custom Build to Suit (BTS) experience from cradle to grave consisting of a project delivery process from land development through design, permitting, budgeting, construction, turnover, occupancy and warranty”.
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hang out and get mentorships and guidance. and extracurriculars, to be where I am today, but it has been more than worth it. With all the hard work, receiving this award is even Eggleston says she is excited to be recognized by Student Impact of Westfield. more special.”
MEGAN REED TALKS USA GIRLS RUGBY, MUSICAL TALENTS & CAREER ASPIRATIONS
Shea Eggleston, a senior at Westfield High School, is being recognized for her outstanding work at Student Impact of Westfield.
“I feel extremely humbled and honored Eggleston plans to study zoology in college. to win,” Eggleston says. “My high school journey has been far from easy. During “Ever since I can remember, my favorite Student Impact, Writer / Julie Young536 North Union Street, schedule getdiagnosed a little crazy, “I also play bassanimals, in the Jazz Band and guitar my the freshman year,can I was withbut I love thing has always been particularly Zionsville, is a safe place where students Photography Provided Crohn’s Disease,I do, andso missed a lot of school but still in sort of everything I don’t mind,” she says.of the mammal in the Pitspecies, Orchestra,” sheanimals adds. “I’m from grades 5-12 can build relationships Eggleston says. “My dream job has because of it. I get sick easily and miss more general,” the resident musician around school.” that bring hope healing. guitar It was started No matter if sheand is playing or bassin school always been something to do with animals, than people. It hasand taken a With an most infectious smile a maturity 1999 an environment where kids can in onetoofbeher school’s music ensembles, lot of hard work and dedication school High whether that was a veterinarian or a zooof Barbara level that belies her age, thetoWestfield Beyond campus, the daughter keeper, I did not really know, but I knew it maintaining her straight-A average or School senior says she has been playing and John Reed has participated in Battle had to of bethe withBands animals. tearing up the field as a member of the USA piano since she was five-years-old. Although competitions and books
Girls All-American Rugby team, Megan Reed is clearly having the time of her life.
“With all of the activities I am involved in, there is a lot of running around to do and
she favors lo-fi Indie rock, her tastes range local gigs with her sister Erin, but what “Once I started trying to narrow down my from classical composers to heavy metal she is primarily known for is her skills on dream job, I knew I did not want to be a hitmakers, and she has been involved in veterinarian, the rugby field.is Megan played for the but that about allhas I could Westfield’s annual American Pie concert figure out. Shamrocks throughout high was I hope one day I can figureschool, out since she was a freshman at the school. what career named to thebut All-American Girls I want, for now, I know it team and plays for the Indy Speed must be working with animals. ” – a regional team that competes with other Rugby clubs throughout Midwest. some of Eggleston noted thatthe Westfield has the best teachers.
“I was recently picked along with 24 others
“Almost single teacher have had and sinceI am toevery play in Ireland thisI summer first grade I have really liked. With Westfield really excited about that,” she says. “This teachers you they want every will becan thetell farthest I have eversingle traveled and I one of know their students to succeed, and they There are it will be a neat experience. try to make that happen. I have had so many a couple of other kids from Indiana going so teachers inspire me, and make me want to it’s going to be a great opportunity for us to be a better person and student.”
play and see the sights.”
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rugby player, her interest in the sport “One teacher that willbut forever have a place beganand when played “tackle basketball” in my heart will she forever be my absolute for several years. Her coach told her that she might be better suited for a sport that allowed for more physical contact, and while it may not be the coolest sport
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compared to football, she says it is an exotic sport that earns her a lot of respect. “My mom often joked that she was glad she had two girls so that she wouldn’t have to endure any football injuries, but then I started playing rugby,” Megan laughs. “The good news is that there aren’t as many concussions in my sport because we tackle lower and we don’t use our heads. In fact, some NFL teams have begun to use more rugby techniques in their training because it’s a lot safer.” Megan hopes to attend the University of Cincinnati next year where she plans to major in either traditional architecture or in landscape architecture. Next to music and rugby, drawing is her other passion and something she plans to make the most of. “Although Ball State has a great architecture program, a lot of people kept mentioning the University of Cincinnati to me so I thought I should look into it,” she says. “I won’t know if I got in until January, but it looks like it will be a good fit. I’m excited to attend college in such a diverse city that will allow me to explore all of my interests.”
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THERE’S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN DENNIS QUAKENBUSH TALKS FAMILY, EXPERIENCE & GOALS AS NEW HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF The life-long Hamilton County resident is a devoted family man with a wife and four boys who like playing basketball and other Meet Dennis Quakenbush. He’s the Captain games with his kids, golfing, hunting and of the Patrol Division at the Hamilton backpacking, just like most other dads. He’s County Sheriff ’s office, and now the Sheriff- been with the Sheriff ’s department for 16 elect for Hamilton County. Most voters years, but he got his start in business. know by now that Quakenbush isn’t the typical political candidate. Quakenbush earned his undergrad degree Writer / Suzanne Huntzinger Photographer / Amy Payne
in Business Management and an MBA in Business Administration. It seemed like a logical course of study for him. He grew up learning the family business — his father’s construction company. But a career in business and the corporate world wasn’t on his radar. “I have a passion for serving, helping
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people in need and putting others first,” Quakenbush says. “I like being able to make a huge impact by keeping people safe every day.” While keeping citizens safe is his passion, he still values his business training and background. Quakenbush and his wife own a small marketing and graphic design company and small property investing business. “I’m not your classic government politician,” he says. “I come from the business world, and I look at things from the perspective of a taxpayer.” His 16 years of experience in the department also set him apart. A deputy who spent his time moving up in the ranks in the department, Quakenbush started in the department as a dispatcher before becoming a Sergeant then being promoted to Captain of the Patrol Division. For the last eight years, he has been a part of the leadership team at the Sheriff ’s Office. “I built relationships with community leaders and other law enforcement partners, and I’m already working with them to put policies in place,” he says. “I’ve been a part of the department that set the foundation for where we are today. This is just a logical progression.”
“All of the candidates in this race had good ideas to offer,” he says. “The political process is designed to let all candidates bring their best ideas forward for the position. We may not always agree, but the exchange of all those ideas gives a fresh perspective. Quakenbush, now the Sheriff-elect, will take All the candidates have their hearts in the on his new role on January 1st. right place. I’m honored the citizens of
Hamilton County have put their trust in me. I will work hard to live up to that vote of confidence.” Staying safe in our community is on everyone’s minds lately. The incident at Noblesville West Middle School rocked everyone to the core, and rest assured, it’s a priority on the new Sheriff ’s mind. “I live in Hamilton County, so it impacts me directly,” Quakenbush says. “I want to live in one of the safest communities in America for my family and yours. A school shooting here in our community was the last thing people would have expected, but the law enforcement community was well prepared. It’s hard when it affects so many people you know at church and in the community. But rest assured, all our law enforcement departments are sharing the best ideas to ensure everyone’s safety. Hamilton County is ahead of the game by having school resource officers, policies and procedures in place and some of the best training offered.
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Everyone followed all the right procedures. We couldn’t ask for more.” Besides school safety, Quakenbush and his department are focusing on another initiative. Managing the county’s jail population. “We will have a big impact on the safety of our community through our efforts in the jail, he says. “Connecting the right inmates with the right community services and programs can help reduce the likelihood of them reoffending.” The agency offers high school equivalency, counseling services, mental health services, mentoring programs, AA, NA and partners with Prevail, Transformations, Aspire and other community agencies. “Our role is and always will be to pursue and carry out justice,” Quakenbush says. “We want to hold people accountable
“I look forward to continuing to collaborate with other law enforcement agencies in our community,” he says. “It’s important that all of us know we’re not alone in our efforts. In the meantime, we want to remind all citizens that everyone in society is responsible for the safety of our community. Call us to report suspicious activity, look out for your neighbors, be Now that the campaign is over and the year involved in your community like your winds down, Quakenbush plans to continue church and your children’s schools. It to work hard to keep Hamilton County safe. makes a difference.” for their crimes, but we see plenty of non-violent offenders and we want to work to connect them with the valuable services and community resources to get them help with rehabilitation, jobs and counseling. If someone is ready to make a change in their life, we want to play our role in that redemptive process.”
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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR SAFETY The holidays are full of joy and excitement, especially for children, but this time of year, parents should be extra cautious about home safety. With the holidays, a variety of seasonal toys, decorations and other items enter the home and may present hazards to your family. Dr. Peter Ronco, pediatric hospitalist at Indiana University Health North Hospital, offers some ways to keep your family safe.
TOYING WITH TOYS
Make sure toys are safe for little ones. • Avoid choosing toys with sharp edges, cords or small parts. If a toy is tiny enough to fit through a toilet paper roll, it can cause choking. • Remove strings and ribbons from toys before you give them to little ones to prevent strangulation.
Decorating the house can be a fun family activity, but don’t let it become a potential danger. • If you set up a Christmas tree, position it away from fireplaces and radiators. Keep live trees well-watered so they don’t become a fire hazard. Artificial trees should be fire resistant.
everyone is buckled. Kids ages 12 and younger should ride in the back seat.
REGULAR RISKS
While you keep an eye out for holiday hazards, don’t forget about the usual suspects. For instance, don’t let your kids run on hardwood floors with stockings on their feet and don’t leave plastic bags where children can reach them.
• Avoid ornaments and decorations that resemble food or are breakable. To hang decorations, use step stools, rather than chairs or other furniture. • String outdoor lights using hooks or insulated staples, not nails. • Clean up all used gift wrap soon after opening presents — it may pose a choking or fire hazard. Don’t burn wrapping paper in the fireplace.
• For kids under 10, choose batteryoperated toys, rather than toys that need an outlet.
• Lock matches and lighters in a high cabinet.
• Only adults or older children should replace light bulbs in toys to ensure proper wattage. • Teach older kids to keep their toys away from little siblings.
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ENTERTAINING, MADE SAFER
During cooking and mealtime, keep hot foods away from the edges of tables to avoid burns. Clean up food and drinks immediately after a party, and when making the rounds to holiday gatherings be sure
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The result is the WPD Citizens’ Academy, and Seagrave, who serves as the Academy coordinator, says the response has been overwhelming.
Once a year, local residents can get a firsthand glimpse into the various duties and responsibilities of officers with the Westfield “It’s easy in today’s world to wall yourself Police Department (WPD). off,” he says. “Whether it be in law enforcement or any other profession, we all In 2012, WPD Lieutenant Mike Seagrave, kind of get stuck in our own jobs and our along with some fellow officers and Chief own worlds, and it’s easy to forget about Joel Rush, decided to launch an annual why you’re there. We felt we needed to be program to further connect citizens with the more visible to our people and available to inner workings of local law enforcement — our community. They need to know who with all its attendant challenges and dangers. their police department is.”
Academy sessions are held for two to three hours on Thursday evenings for 11 weeks, typically in the fall, and attendees must be 21 years of age with no criminal history. The program is free to the public. “We try to do three things — have people observe, have people get their hands dirty and get people involved in ride-alongs with officers as well,” says Seagrave, a police officer for nearly 21 years. “We want to give people a chance to see it all, ask questions and get a sense of the things we face every day.”
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In addition to classroom sessions, there are plenty of simulated real-world scenarios — participants have a chance to drive a police vehicle on a low-speed emergency operation course, observe a canine demonstration, learn how a typical patrol stop works from an officer’s perspective and experience a mock crime scene investigation. “You also get to go to the range with us and shoot some of our handguns that we carry on duty if you want — none of it is mandatory,” Seagrave says. “We also do an active shooter exercise where we walk through how we would respond and show people our thought process in the event that something would happen here in town.” Academy organizers also arrange a simulated shoot/no-shoot scenario, giving attendees the opportunity to immerse themselves in a situation wherein an officer has to make an instantaneous judgment call on whether an individual is likely to be a harm to them or not. “It gives everybody a chance to see a situation where there’s not a lot of time, where someone is running at you and you only have seconds,” Seagrave says. “It’s a chance to get the feeling of what it’s like to actually experience that situation and hear what the officer is taught to think.” WPD has enrolled approximately 150 citizens in the academy since the program began, and this summer several academy graduates stepped up to serve as volunteers at the Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park, helping officers and assisting visitors with questions. “The chief wanted to go with a group of people he could trust and that we’d vetted, so it was great to have these people that were alumni from the academy,” Seagrave says. “A lot of folks want to get more involved with their community and don’t know where to start. People have gotten involved with us and then learned about other community opportunities they can get involved in.” For additional information on the Westfield Police Department Citizens’ Academy, visit westfield.in.gov/police/. 28 / WESTFIELD MAGAZINE / DECEMBER 2018 / WestfieldMag.com
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Since its flagship location opened back in 2010 on Old Meridian Street in Carmel, Stacked Pickle has seen steady expansion and increased popularity as one of Indy’s go-to neighborhood sports bar and grill spots. Frank Morgan, general manager at the Westfield location, says it’s the company’s focus on fresh ingredients and a genuine dedication to offering a relaxed, serviceoriented dining experience that has captured Central Indiana’s culinary interest. Owned by former Indianapolis Colt and 2007 Super Bowl champion Gary Brackett, Stacked Pickle has expanded to nine locations throughout Central Indiana and offers a burger that was named as one of the top five in Indianapolis by the Indy A-List in 2017. Morgan says his Westfield location, which opened two years ago, has built up a loyal following of locals eager for a quality meal and a place to catch their favorite team on a big screen, and he also sees a constant stream of out-of-towners visiting for travel sports tournaments at the nearby Grand Park sports complex. “It’s a great location, and locals have responded well since we opened,” says
Morgan, adding that his Westfield store currently employs 45 full and part-time staffers. “It’s so fun in the spring and summer to see thousands of people coming in from all over the country.” And many come for the burgers. You’ll find a diverse selection from the California, featuring provolone, avocado, bacon and a gluten-free bun with a side of veggies, to the Hangover, which comes dripping with cheddar cheese, bacon and egg on a brioche bun.
of grenadine. “We use quite a few local craft beers too, like Sun King and St. Joseph Brewery,” Morgan adds. “We try to support as many local breweries around the area as we can.” Extra hungry? Go for the Stacked Pickle burger challenge and attempt to finish a four-patty, four-cheese burger in 10 minutes or less to win a $25 gift card.
“We never use frozen meats — everything is scratch-cooked in the kitchen,” Mason says. “That goes for our wings too, which are a big favorite, and we have 13 types of rubs and sauces.”
Stacked Pickle is currently looking into franchise opportunities out of state including Ohio, Florida and Texas, and Morgan says the company will remain committed to high-quality food and customer service each step of the way.
While Stacked Pickle has become known for its burgers and tenderloin, which comes breaded and grilled, you’ll find a wide range of eats to choose from on the menu including salads, tacos, flatbreads, sandwiches, wraps and rice bowls. Oh, and of course fried pickles.
“We’re constantly looking to expand, and there’s a lot of interest in our brand,” he says. “Gary’s motto is to always have an underdog mentality and never be satisfied and always be pushing to improve. We simply try to provide the freshest, most quality food in the most fun, positive environment we can offer.”
Then Stacked Pickle drink menu includes both traditional cocktails and twists on old favorites, like the Apple Bourbon Mule, with Jim Beam Apple Bourbon, ginger beer and lime juice, and the Pineapple UpsideDown Cake Martini, which comes with vanilla vodka, pineapple juice and a splash
Stacked Pickle is located at 17471 Wheeler Road in Westfield. Call 317-804-2687 or visit stackedpickle.com for more info including menu and catering details, a rewards page to download the Stacked Pickle smartphone app and to explore franchising opportunities.
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