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us to do that is different from the pharmacy world. It’s pretty cool to be a pharmacist and also run a wine tasting page as part of Graham says the Instagram page came about my job.” from the staff ’s love of great wine. The page includes wine review videos, and is updated Graham says she enjoys her job at Ella Community Pharmacy, noting that it frequently with info on wine and bourbon offers a variety of services and products for tastings. customers. “Erik and Lindsey purchased the two “Since our first and most important job is pharmacies, Westfield Pharmacy and the pharmacy, Ella Community Pharmacy Sheridan-Elliott Pharmacy - now both Ella offers your normal prescription filling, Community Pharmacy - in 2017,” Graham compliance packaging, delivery services says. “Erik decided it would be a fun and for prescriptions, over-the-counter items exciting change to get our liquor license and more, plus our beer, wine and liquor at the Westfield location. Erik, with the help of the alcohol distributors, picked the section,” she says. “As far as wines go, we selection we keep in the store. We both have a wide selection of wines at a great enjoyed trying the wines we had in the price. One of our goals is to find greatstore, learning all the flavors, and seeing tasting wines at an awesome price. We what wines we were missing out on. We typically keep our wines under $20.” decided it would be awesome to share this experience with everyone else, so we started Westfield Pharmacy originally opened in Wine at the Pharm.” 1981, and the current owners purchased both stores in 2017, renaming them Ella The team offers weekly wine reviews, and Community Pharmacy. the wine they sample typically goes on sale for one month. They’ve been doing Wine At Graham has also enjoyed how the Westfield the Pharm reviews since February of 2020. and Sheridan communities have embraced the Wine at the Pharm online presence. “Wine at the Pharm is really fun for Erik and I to do,” Graham says. “We enjoy tasting “I think the Westfield location customers new wines, and sharing the flavor profile have really enjoyed our videos, and we’ve with everyone. It’s a really fun project for had a lot of good feedback and participation but I am in charge of running the Wine at the Pharm page.”

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Becca Graham, PharmD, a pharmacist at Ella Community Pharmacy, knows her wines. Her wine reviews on Instagram (found at instagram.com/wineatthepharm) have become a hit with both Westfield and Sheridan customers of Ella Community Pharmacy. “On our Wine at the Pharm reviews, I go by Dr. Becca,” Graham says. “We have Wine at the Pharm videos that are produced by Erik Angelotti, PharmD, and he goes by Dr. Erik. Erik and his wife, Lindsey Angelotti, PharmD, are the owners of the pharmacies,

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in our videos, and in trying new wines,” Graham says. “We have created a couple bundles of wines, and we have donated to the Heart and Soul Free Clinic with each purchase of a wine bundle. It’s so awesome when customers come in and want to ask Dr. Becca or Dr. Erik about what wines we are trying, and ask for recommendations.” Graham has several personal favorite wines. “My personal favorite is the J.T. Steele Bourbon Barrel Red blend,” Graham says. “Also, anything from Lapis Luna wines is amazing, and their bottle designs are really cool. Erik’s personal favorite is Domaine Bousquet malbec. This year, we also have the J.P. Chenet wine advent calendar. I have already purchased mine, and I am super excited to try all the wines in it. We have a few in-store currently.” Graham says customer favorites include the Auspicion cabernet sauvignon, 786 chardonnay, Happy Camper merlot, Barista pinotage and Lapis Luna zinfandel. “Ella Community Pharmacy now has its own one-of-a-kind, single-barrel bourbon pick in-store,” Graham adds. “We actually sampled a few bourbons and picked this out - there were only 90 bottles to start, and they are selling quick.” Ella Community Pharmacy is located at 103 South Union Street in Westfield. For additional details, call them at 317-8969378. The Sheridan store is located at 508 East 10th Street, and can be reached at 317-758-4171.

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In any school district, substitute teachers play a crucial role in day-to-day activity. The leaders at Westfield Washington Schools are always looking to hire dependable substitutes to ensure all students can continue on their education journey. “We always are looking for good subs,” says

In addition to clearing an extended background check, substitute teachers in Westfield Washington Schools are required to have a high school diploma and a substitute teacher permit in the district. Pratt says ideal candidates must have a passion for working with children, in addition to several other key traits. “We look for someone who’s kind, compassionate, understanding, patient, enthusiastic and positive,” she says. “Those are all traits of a good substitute teacher.”

Once they’ve been hired, substitute teachers in the district have the opportunity to build their own schedules based on daily need. “We work with a fantastic system called Absence Management through Frontline Education,” Pratt says. “When a staff member is absent, they enter their absence. If they require a substitute teacher, then on the other side the substitute teachers can see any jobs that are open.” With four years of full-time classroom experience, Leslie Miller has worked as a substitute teacher in Westfield Washington Schools for the last three years. As a mother of three, Miller likes having a flexible schedule that aligns with that of her children. “Any time they were going to be off, I was also going to be off,” she says. “I knew I was always going to be off on Christmas and on snow days.”

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In addition to a flexible schedule, Westfield Washington Schools Substitute Judy Workman says she enjoys the refreshing change of pace that comes with being a substitute teacher. “I love that it’s something different every day,” says Workman, who primarily works in middle school and high school classes. “I’m almost never in the same place twice, so I never have the same day twice.” Both Miller and Workman aim to positively impact the lives of students in Westfield Washington Schools. “You have lots of little people to love on - I’ve had kids wave at me in the grocery store,” Miller says. “As a sub, you just have multiple opportunities to maybe be a force for good.” Those interested in becoming a substitute teacher for Westfield Washington Schools can apply online by following the Human Resources tab at wws.k12.in.us.

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The Wetzels began searching for a northside location last year, and were struck by the growth and sense of community in the Westfield area. In November of 2019 they chose a space on Union Street within walking dis-tance of the upcoming Grand Park Plaza, which Wetzel feels will contribute to a strong local customer base.

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“I’m such a gut-feeling person, and we looked at a lot of places like No-blesville, but when we walked into the Westfield space on Union Street, I just knew within five minutes that this is it,” says Wetzel, who grew up in a small town in Wisconsin.

“It’s got age and character - all the things we are,” Wetzel says of the new location. “It was kind of a whirlwind getting it ready and opening up, but we’re excited.” The pub features the same menu as the original Broad Ripple location, in-cluding starters like Bavarian pretzel bread sticks, pulled pork nachos, and spinach and artichoke con queso. Salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps and burgers are also available, as well as entrees like fish and chips, pasta and chicken fingers. The pizza menu features Union Jack’s wellknown deep dish, in addition to thin crust, gluten-free, specialty, and personal pan pizza options. The pub’s unique brunch selection features Scotch eggs, breakfast nachos, pizza, waffles, omelets, wraps and more.

The Wetzels signed a lease for the Westfield space in February of this year, and originally planned for a public opening in May. The pandemic eventually prompted the owners to push the grand opening until Septem-ber, and Wetzel says excitement surrounding the Wetzel says the Westfield location is not currently offering carry-out or-ders, but will space did not flag despite the delay. possibly do so in the winter months. “After the shutdowns in March we focused “The volume has been so crazy that our on our Broad Ripple location, making sure “We’ve always known that we wanted we kept it stable and kept people employed,” kitchen can’t handle carry-out, which I something beyond Broad Ripple,” says she says. “We started reopening everything guess is a good problem to have,” she says Wetzel, who co-owns the English-style with a laugh. “Broad Ripple still offers carrypub with her husband Jay, a southside Indy in late April. In May and June we started to prep with painting, redecorating and getting out, and I think we’ll get there eventually at native. “That’s definitely our staple and we West-field. Everyone’s been so supportive equipment ordered, and things like that.” love it, but we’ve been hearing from our - we cannot believe the level of sup-port that customers for years who live north and The new pub, which sits in a space formerly we’ve had. The City of Westfield has been south about another location - especially awesome and easy to work with too. We people who lived in Broad Ripple in the ‘90s occupied by Grand Junction Brewing Co., have no complaints.” officially opened on September 17. but don’t live there anymore.” nion Jack Pub, a fixture of the Broad Ripple restaurant and pub scene for more than 40 years, has launched a second location in Westfield, and co-owner Chelsey Wetzel says despite the current pandemic, the expan-sion is a welcome development for devotees of the establishment.

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After attending Purdue University and obtaining an English degree, Wetzel worked in publishing, while Jay worked in the graphic design field. Through the years Jay developed an interest in craft beer and became in-trigued by the possibility of owning his own brewery or pub establishment. “The former owner of the Union Jack Broad Ripple location is my moth-er-inlaw’s best friend, and Jay talked to her for years about the concept and what it would take to run your own place,” Wetzel says. “When she was ready to retire, she came to him and asked how serious he was.”

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That former owner, Brenda RisingMoore, let the Wetzels take the helm at the pub in 2013 for one full year before they signed on the dotted line to become official owners. The couple dug in and learned everything they could about the business, and became the official owners of Union Jack Pub on January 1 of 2014. Wetzel says the new location is likely to please both Westfield locals and Union Jack fans throughout central Indiana. “It’s nice to be right across the street from the amphitheater construction and everything going on,” she says. “Grand Park will be great for break-fast mornings, and lunches when there are tournaments and things. It’s re-ally a sky-is-the-limit type of community. We’re excited.” Union Jack Pub Westfield is located at 110 South Union Street. For more information, call 317-257-4343 and visit unionjackpub.co.

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By the time he reached his early teens, Steve Nelson had already immersed himself in the world of model trains and railroading and was well on his way to a thorough understanding and appreciation of the collecting, construction, wiring and repair aspects of the hobby. Nelson and his wife Liz both grew up in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood of Indianapolis, and at the age of 13, he went to work at Ed Schock’s Toy and Hobby Shop in Broad Ripple. Finding himself amongst rows and racks of model trains and parts, he was intrigued by the hobby industry generally, and colorful model train setups specifically. “I eventually went to college and was interested in business, and I started collecting trains in the late 1980s,” says Nelson, who has an engineering degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree in business from Indiana University. “I collected HO trains, which are the smaller ones, and in 2000 I switched to the O Gauge trains, which are the bigger ones, because of the electronics and the fact that with getting older it’s easier to see the bigger stuff.”

Nelson’s children suggested he use a name other than his own when he first created an eBay profile for selling and buying trains and parts. Nelson had made up muffinrelated stories to make his kids smile when they were small, and as a nod to those fond memories, he chose Mr. Muffin’s Trains for not only his eBay handle but also his subsequent business moniker. Nelson’s own model train collection has grown to include more than 7,000 trains, and he says it’s one of the largest collections in the United States and the third-largest public display. It’s still a side hobby for Nelson, as he spends the majority of his professional time as a professor at Butler University and as part of the Master of Business Administration faculty with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. “I had a big layout at my house in Carmel we would open to the public, and then we rented an 1,800-square-foot building in Carmel nine years ago,” Nelson says. “We ran the trains for free, and it was great but it was a little tight in there.” After transitioning to a bigger, 4,000-squarefoot space in Carmel to show his trains to the public on Saturdays for free, Nelson outgrew that location as well.

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“It became a little expensive to rent that space, so we began to sell trains and became an online retailer to pay for the layout,” Nelson explains. “My wife likes to say we became reluctant retailers. The business grew and grew.” Five years ago Nelson and Liz relocated once again, and Atlanta, Indiana, became home to the Nelson’s collection display, retail shop and inventory storage space. Nelson says his business has become a top U.S. retail shop, and his son Jeff and Jeff ’s wife now help run the retail operation. The business sells model trains of various scales as well as accessories and offers products from manufacturers like Atlas, Lionel and MTH Electric Trains. All three companies now make model train and engine products specifically for Nelson. In October, Nelson’s business bought out a Pennsylvania-based retail hobby shop that was closing, and moved its inventory to Atlanta. “We’ve bought a couple manufacturing businesses that we’ve located here, and they serve the hobby,” Nelson says. “We’re continuing to look for additional related businesses that we can acquire, and we spend a lot of time helping other people

with the hobby.” Those interested can view Nelson’s own collection on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., during which time the trains are up and running. Nelson says his collection has become a weekly destination spot for hundreds of hobbyists in and out of the state. “We have a lot of special-needs kids that

come regularly, and I didn’t realize how attracted they would be and how much they’d enjoy it,” adds Nelson, who has more than 300 model train videos available on YouTube, and hosts Facebook Live broadcasts at 2 p.m. on Saturdays. “That’s really been a wonderful thing. I always tell people that if you’ve got a hobby that you know a lot about, and you’re willing to help other people with it, you can build a

business around it and it doesn’t have to be your full-time job.” The Mr. Muffin’s Trains retail shop is located at 177 West Main Street in Atlanta, Indiana, and guests can visit Steve Nelson’s display free of charge on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 165 East Main Street. For more information, call 765-292-2022 and visit mrmuffinstrains.com.

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BEDFORD PLAYHOUSE NAMES NOBLESVILLE NATIVE, MICHAEL HOAGLAND, AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hoagland, a native of Noblesville, IN and Ball State Alum, joins the Playhouse team on the heels of a 30-year career in entertainment, from performing on stages around the world to writing and producing large production shows for theatres and casinos. While in Indiana, he worked extensively with Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Union Station, and the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. Most recently, Hoagland served as Director of Entertainment and Senior Director of Brand Advancement and Events for the USO in New York City, where he served as the creative compass for the organization, overseeing the design and production of events, communication/ marketing, and brand activations. “Hoagy joins Bedford Playhouse at a critical time as we anxiously look forward to our reopening,” said Sarah Long, Chairman of the Board for Bedford Playhouse. “He is a strategic thinker who brings a diverse skillset to our organization. We look forward to having him guide us as we embark upon the next chapter for our incredible Playhouse.”

outdoor concerts on the Playhouse Lawn, drive-in movie nights and sales of curbside concessions for families to enjoy movies at home. All of this work has been done under the leadership of Kim Speegle, a member of the Playhouse Board of Directors who quickly stepped in as interim Executive Director. Long remarked, “We could not have done any of this work without Kim’s leadership. She has carefully and thoughtfully dedicated her time and energy to the Playhouse these past few months. We are grateful for Kim’s continued commitment to the Playhouse and our community.” Hoagland will partner with the Board of Directors and staff to keep the momentum of the past few months going.

“As its steward for the next generation, I am eager to leverage my industry experience to engage with our members, expand our exceptional programming and welcome the community back through our Playhouse doors.” — Michael Hoagland

In response to COVID-19, Bedford Playhouse closed its doors in March and has since transformed its programming into the “Virtual Playhouse” offering a broad range of movies, lectures and special programming. This summer, the Playhouse has continued to host several socially-distant events to bring the community together including

“I am thrilled to be joining Bedford Playhouse at this important time,” said Hoagland. “I know firsthand how critical a thriving arts organization is to a community. As its steward for the next generation, I am eager to leverage my industry experience to engage with our members, expand our exceptional programming and welcome the community back through our Playhouse doors.”

Playhouse founder John Farr commented, “Hoagy is creative, excited and passionate about the non-profit arts world. His expertise will surely be an asset as we enter this new day for the Playhouse and we are grateful to welcome him.”

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ast spring when Cam Haberly graduated from Purdue, his life was upended due to COVID-19. The job he had lined up - mission work in Haiti - fell through and he found himself wondering what to do with his life. That’s when he got a call, asking if he’d be interested in starting and managing a coffee shop inside a church in Arcadia, Indiana. “It was a God thing,” Haberly says. “My plans were scrapped, and literally the next day I was given this opportunity to serve and change lives, not in another country but an hour and a half from my home.” On June 12 Haberly opened Remnant Coffee Shop, located within White River Christian Church, as a nonprofit designed to serve the community. The idea came about by locals who were interested in revitalizing the town of Arcadia. The back portion of White River Christian Church has been refurbished into a coffee shop and event venue, which locals can use for birthday parties, bridal showers, weddings, corporate events, school board meetings, trivia nights and more. Not only does any Arcadia resident get

half off all rentals, but Hamilton Heights schools can also use the space for free. Local charitable groups can do so at a discounted price. In the fall the establishment held the Hamilton Heights High School homecoming and Arcadia’s Fall Festival, and since it’s a nonprofit, the staff members give all donations and tips back to the community. For example, they raised $8,500 and donated it towards a splash pad that the town will build in 2021. The staff is currently engaged in a fundraiser to rebuild a home for a local military veteran whose house has been condemned. “This is a small town of just 1,700, so I’m shocked by how much money has been donated in just the last three months for our service projects,” Haberly says. Because customers know the shop gives all profits and tips back to the community, many regulars pay for a $2 cup of coffee with a $5 bill and tell the barista to keep the change. “People have really connected with everything we’ve been doing, and I think that’s going to continue to grow,” Haberly says. The main room that the staff rents out

can hold up to 250 people. Because there is plenty of space, they can spread out tables to allow for social distancing.

The upstairs playroom has a rock wall, and since White River is connected to a specialneeds ministry, the staff designed a room that is safe to host events for the specialneeds community. Community members are thankful to have a local place to host parties and celebrations without having to pay high prices. The coffee shop also gives folks of all ages a spot to hang out. “Local high schoolers come in every day after school,” Haberly says. “We call it the frappé rush. Retired folks like to sit at the bar, grab a dark cup of coffee and chat with the baristas.” In the fall, Remnant’s hot sellers were the caramel, orange spice with vanilla, and pumpkin pie lattes. During the winter holidays, the peppermint latte, chocolate chip mint frappé, and white chocolate blackberry mocha are hits. As the pandemic has impacted local small businesses, the Remnant staff has chosen to act as a vendor for locals to help sell their products. For instance, the owner of Sweet Peas Flower Farm in Noblesville sells local, fresh-cut flowers. Her business took a big hit when weddings were being cancelled in the spring and summer, so the folks at Remnant built her a custom cart and now she sells between 20 and 30 bouquets per week. The staff has done the same for Josie’s Car Freshies, operated by a local girl who sells handmade aroma bead air fresheners. “A local food bank asked if they could do a garage sale during our fall festival

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and give all the proceeds to a charity in Guatemala,” Haberly says. “These are the types of things this place is for.” Keturah Long, who volunteers at Remnant six days per week, has witnessed some amazing occurrences. For example, one day a man came into the shop with the intention to rob it. “We told him that none of this was for us, but that we were happy to share anything we had with him,” Long says. “Now he’s a daily customer.” Once a customer mentioned that they were struggling to rebuild their front porch, and a builder, who happened to be in line behind the man, offered to help. “It’s not always us,” Long says. “It’s a platform for people to come in and share brotherly love.” Long sees people pay it forward

consistently. The staff has witnessed people purchase $250 gift cards to cover customers’ drink costs for an entire day. “We have a guy who fills a card for a special-needs boy, so any time this young man comes in, his food and drink are paid for,” Long says. Remnant Coffee Shop is located at 101

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ast year Conner Prairie launched its first-ever winter festival, A Merry Prairie Holiday, which offered magical winter evenings throughout the month of December featuring charming lights, fun storytelling, carnival games, festive treats, and quality time with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

“When we got the OK from the City of Fishers Health Department that we could put on the Headless Horseman, we knew we’d be able to do A Merry Prairie Holiday,” says DeJoy, noting that the staff followed state and city mandates for mask wearing, capacity limits and sanitation. “We always make sure we are in line with what the community wants.”

“We knew it would be something special, but it ended up being something really, really special and immediately became a new tradition for a lot of families, much like our Headless Horseman Festival we have in the fall,” says Christine DeJoy, director of public affairs for Conner Prairie. “People told us that they were eager to come back and do it again this year.”

This year Conner Prairie is requiring advance ticket sales ($20 for guests 2 and older, and $10 for members). This way attendees can select the day they want to come, and enjoy a walking experience from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through the park. Buying tickets ahead of time means the staff knows when they have reached capacity for the night, and keeps families from potentially being turned away at the gate.

The Conner Prairie staff was excited to bring back A Merry Prairie Holiday, but then A Merry Prairie Holiday starts on Black COVID-19 happened and questions were Friday, November 27, and runs through raised about safety concerns. December 23. The biggest change from last year is that there is no longer a wagon ride “We are a cultural institution that gives through the lighted Winter Wonderland opportunities for a lot of families to come stations, each of which have a theme such out and explore our grounds and participate as “The 12 Days of Christmas” and “Candy in these festivals,” DeJoy says. Cane Lane.” The change, which results from The staff disliked the idea of stripping away the difficulty in cleaning and sanitizing as those wonderful opportunities. Thankfully, guests would normally load and unload from the wagon, has its advantages Conner Prairie is largely an outdoor museum, and while this will likely change in according to DeJoy. DECEMBER 2020

“The thing about the wagon ride is that it’s easy to miss things that are situated on the other side from where you are seated,” she says. “Now when you walk through, you can take your time and take it all in. It’s an Instagram lover’s dream.” Families will have plenty to do during their four-hour stay. Activities include the 150-foot Polar Bear Plunge dry tubing hill, festive rides on the Kringle’s Carousel, and holiday shopping at the Conner Prairie Store. The Reindeer Games, which include Gingerbread House Chimney Toss, Hi Striker and more, have all been reconfigured to be COVID-safe. There are also performances by local musicians at Blitzen’s Bandstand scheduled, fire pits situated throughout the grounds, and cool historic experiences such as “Letters Home: Holidays and the Civil War.” The event will also include holiday treats like hot chocolate from various vendors. Kids can enjoy watching Santa and his elves busy in their workshop making gifts, preparing for the big night. Instead of hopping onto Santa’s lap and getting a photo with the family gathered around, selfies with Santa will be offered - a safe way to keep this age-old holiday tradition alive. “We can’t risk Santa getting COVID,” DeJoy says. To help with social distancing, Conner

Prairie will have markings on the ground as well as signage that encourages guests to be vigilant about keeping masks on and staying with their group. Given the various difficulties of the year so far, the community is grateful to have something to look forward to this holiday season. “We’ve gotten lots of positive comments, starting with the Headless Horseman,” DeJoy says. “People thank us for still doing these two festivals. In fact, they are even more excited about them than usual since so many things this year have gotten cancelled. They say, ‘We like having something to look forward to at the end of the year.’”

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The painting of a goat by Karli Goss, was the first displayed. In just a few years, the display has grown to 20 paintings along the west side wrapping around to the front. All share just one requirement – to represent the community from their perspective.

IRIS RUBBER SHOWCASES YOUNG ARTISTS’ WORKS For nearly five years, Iris Rubber has served as the backdrop for artwork by Hamilton Heights art students. Iris Rubber and the building that houses it is one of the town’s oldest in operation dating back well over a century. Despite his efforts, owner Steve Stewart said the aesthetics of the outside of the century old structure at the intersection of the town’s only stoplight, could be improved.

This mural, inspired by #morsereservoir, was a collaborative effort between Hamilton Heights Middle School Art Club and students in art class. This finished piece, the first from students at the middle school, is among the artworks currently displayed on the Iris Rubber Building.

Inspired by a passion for the arts, Stewart had an “aha” moment. “That moment has taken on a life of its own and has ultimately had a more far-reaching impact than I could have ever imagined,” he said. While Stewart did come up with the idea, he says its art teachers at Hamilton Heights who brought it to life and inspire students to keep painting. “The idea of having student artists decorate his business has had such a positive impact on our school,” said Cheri Trachtman, HHES Art Teacher. “The students who painted the murals worked diligently and are so proud of their work. For the past two years, Steve’s generous payment for the murals has also provided for the Iris Rubber Company Art scholarship. This is a scholarship given to a high school senior planning to pursue a career in the arts. On behalf of all three art teachers at Hamilton Heights, we so greatly appreciate the time and energy Steve has put into this project. It promotes art, community, and makes people happy to get the red light, as it allows more time to appreciate the paintings! “It is an absolute honor to have our work on display at the Iris Rubber Company,” added HHMS Art Teacher, Erin Goodman. “This building has become quite the artistic landmark in downtown Cicero. Art students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels are so proud to have work on display in such a public space. Many people talk about how much they love the paintings on this building and ask when we will do another.” This simple idea has inspired a community and beyond.

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…is an investment in your business and community. The Northern Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce recognizes and understands the challenges facing our members and, even more so during this past year as a health crisis upended life as we knew it. We know well the impact these uncertain economic times have had on our members. Yet, the

load of the difficult days are made lighter by working together.

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We remain undaunted in our mission and continue to work tirelessly on behalf of our members and communities we serve. We are committed to helping navigate this shared journey in the year ahead while being fiscally responsible and creative in our support and services. Through these unprecedented times, our number one priority remains serving as the voice of those businesses, organizations,

As we ready for a new year, we respectfully ask for your continued support by renewing your membership and being involved in any way possible. The strength of our organization is fueled by the involvement and support of our members. Your investment, commitment, and partnership help make many things possible in keeping our local economy and businesses viable and strong.

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CLASS 101 HELPS WITH COLLEGE APPLICATION CHALLENGES IN COVID-19 Story and Photos provided by Class 101

While attending freshman orientation with their daughter preparing for her first year of college, Randy and Kim Stegemoller learned that she was one SAT question shy of receiving a major scholarship. This news was devastating because the ten-point difference would have saved them thousands of dollars each year. It was then that they realized many parents were having similar experiences as they stumbled through an increasingly complicated college application process and scholarship dollars were on the line. “We knew then that we wanted to help other families like ours. While our children had support through school, they weren’t receiving all of the attention we knew we could provide when managing the process full-time. Had someone told us about that one additional question on the SAT, we could have identified specific weak spots to strengthen and coached her through practice tests,” explained Class 101 owner Randy Stegemoller.

journeys and dedicating their careers to understanding the ins and outs of scholarship applications, crafting stand-out college essays, and helping students find best-fit colleges, the duo opened a location in Carmel.

In fact, many colleges switched to testoptional admissions, not requiring a college placement test with a student’s application. However, the college planning experts at Class 101 encourage families to submit a test score to ensure their child has access to all available scholarships: “Colleges may “Our passion is helping high school students be test-optional for admission but could find their future and guiding parents require a test score to award scholarships through the financial aspects of the process. or direct-admission to top programs. If you Carmel was an obvious choice with so many apply without a test score, you could be leaving scholarship dollars on the table,” college-bound students and parents who said Alyssa, Class 101 Office Manager. value a great education,” Randy added. This year with the impact of Covid-19, the admissions process is even more complex.

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Additionally, Class 101 tells clients to signup early for PSAT, SAT, and ACT tests to

ensure students get a spot and have plenty of time to retest. Carmel Class 101 College Planner, Kara, explains, “early engagement in the process is a game-changer. When it comes to maximizing college and scholarship opportunities, the earlier the better. People are shocked when they see how we help improve test scores with time and coaching. One of our students is going tuition-free to his dream school after a 300-point increase.” Additionally, many colleges allow superscoring, where the highest subject scores are combined across all of the dates tested to create the best score. To get a superscore, a student needs to test more than once but spots have been limited due to Covid-19. The Stegemollers want to ensure collegebound students don’t miss out due to

changing admissions criteria. The Hoosier parents encourage families to ask specific questions during the application process: • Is this college test-optional? • Is a test score required for directadmission to a specific program? • Does this college superscore the SAT or ACT? • Is a test score required for scholarship consideration? Seeing their students succeed and reach their goals is what keeps the Stegemollers motivated after a decade as college planners. Kim adds, “Class 101 becomes part of the family while helping each student succeed. That’s what we’re all about. We help a good student become great and a great student become phenomenal.”

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For the longest time, Andy Durnell would drive by a bank building in downtown Westfield and think about how perfect the spot was for a business idea he had. A financial advisor for the last 22 years, Durnell’s idea had been percolating for some time, but it was something he anticipated pursuing once he retired. In November of 2019, however, the space he had been eyeing became available, and he felt like fate was stepping in. In January of 2020, he got serious about it and inquired about the space. “The vision I had started to come to life,” Durnell says.

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When COVID-19 hit in the spring, he found a silver lining in having increased downtime. “It allowed me the time to put together a business plan and flush out precisely what the model would be, which evolved 20 times since then,” he says. The vision from the beginning, however, has remained consistent. Durnell, an avid wine lover, longed to open an establishment that would give guests a wine experience. He liked the idea of guests savoring a glass of wine and getting to know somebody across the counter, while picking up some knowledge about their wine or a particular grape. Although the Indianapolis area has wineries and bars, the market for this idea was missing. “I wanted to provide wines from the best regions around world - say, a pinot noir from the Burgundy region of France or from New Zealand,” Durnell says. “As you taste, you learn what makes a European wine different than a domestic wine, and you can expand your palate.” Westfield Wine Vault offers wine selections that are difficult to find elsewhere, and after ordering by the glass, guests can buy bottles of selections they enjoy.

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“When I go to an art museum and I see a pretty painting, if I know more about it, I’m more intrigued and have more appreciation for what it is,” Durnell says. “The same is true with wine. Even if you taste it and dislike it, there’s appreciation for the art.” Durnell describes his business as a “hybrid retail-restaurant situation.” The main area is the tasting room with seating for approximately 20 guests, along with bar space. Customers who walk in will see a large, European-style bar, with seating to the left and tables to the right. “You can choose your experience and how involved you want to be,” Durnell says. For instance, guests can opt for a guided tasting, pick from dozens of bottles, or taste four different wines in a flight.

The upstairs offers warm, rustic ambiance with exposed brick and hardwood flooring. It includes a general seating area with a restaurant feel. “It’s a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy some great wine,” Durnell says. There is also a 500-square-foot private room with a speakeasy lounge atmosphere. “It’s more intimate and will be available to rent for private parties, but when it’s not rented out, guests are able to hang out in there too,” Durnell says. Westfield Wine Vault’s upper and lower levels are set up to allow for social distancing. The staff is also taking reservations to control crowd size. Local resident Andrea Butcher was counting

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“We could not be more excited about the Westfield Wine Vault,” she says. “We moved from Fishers a few months ago and are grateful for a space where we have an experience that combines connecting with friends, enjoying a great glass of wine that you can’t get other places, and learning something in the process,” says Butcher, president of HRD Advisory Group. “There’s nothing else like the Westfield Wine Vault, not only in Westfield, but in all of Hamilton County. We will have some memorable moments there.” Durnell hopes his establishment will be a go-to place for those looking to celebrate special occasions. He is integrating social media with virtual tasting, in the hopes of accommodating those who wish to celebrate occasions like anniversaries but don’t want to go out due to the pandemic. Anyone who wishes to partake in a virtual tasting will receive their bottle of wine and access a QR code on the back of the bottle, which will link to a video where they will be educated by a wine specialist on what’s in the bottle. “COVID-19 has taught us to find creative ways to have a virtual presence in the wine tasting experience,” Durnell says. Westfield Wine Vault is located at 100 North Union Street in Westfield. For more information, visit westfieldwinevault.com.

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JEANNELLE ROONEY SPONSORED BY:

as a manager started in middle school, where she managed the wrestling team for four years. A Westfield native - since the wee age of one - Jeannelle’s been a Shamrock fan for years. However, it came as a surprise to her family when she decided to make a switch from wrestling to football. Writer / Peyton Gigante Photography Provided

Bright and vibrant, like stadium lights on a Friday night, Westfield High School senior, Jeannelle Rooney, is as spirited as the sidelines of her favorite football games. A manager for the football team, Jeannelle, 17, is fighting pediatric melanoma. First diagnosed in December of 2017, she was rediagnosed in March after a brief remission. However, it has never kept her from a Westfield Shamrocks game. “She’s quite the boisterous sideline viewer, she’s very loud,” says her mother, Lisa Rooney. A lover of sports, Jeannelle’s responsibility

brother, a sophomore, duke it out on the mat. And even through treatments, infusions and surgeries, Jeannelle has remained as loyal as one could be to Westfield athletics. A dedicated student, sports aren’t the only thing Jeannelle has a passion for.

“She loves art, any kind of art - photography, drawing, painting and coloring,” Lisa adds. “It was a surprise when she chose to become “That has continued on, but this year, her a football manager,” Lisa says. “She didn’t pain has been worse since she restarted really know too much about it. When she infusions and treatments. When she can, started as a freshman, there were some great she does some digital artwork on her iPad.” upperclassmen that trained her.” And though she can still enjoy the Friday After asking Coach Jake Gilbert if she could night lights, the pandemic has affected be a manager, Jeannelle has since seen four Jeannelle’s schooling, as well as her fruitful years of managing, never missing a interaction and socialization with friends. single game until this past year, due to her battle. “She loves to be social, and she’s had to go to virtual learning so she misses school,” “She saves up all of her energy for Friday Lisa says. “She misses the fun of being a high Night Football,” Lisa says. school senior.” One of four, Jeannelle’s love of Westfield football is rivaled by her love for Westfield wrestling, where she watches her youngest

But, the pandemic has allowed Jeannelle to enjoy her great taste in television and film. Her favorite television show (which many

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will appreciate) is “The Office.” She’s also a fan of the “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” series, and Disney’s “Moana.” As winter approaches and the guys hang up their cleats for the season, Jeannelle will look forward to watching her brother compete in her other favorite sport - wrestling. Though the stadium lights will be off for a

little while, and the stands empty, manager and avid fan, Jeannelle, will always have her place amongst a community so supportive of her.

If you want to keep up with her journey, you can find her Caring Bridge page by typing in her name, Jeannelle Rooney, or by her website name, “Give Em Hell Jeannelle.”

“The community has been so awesome to us and have embraced us as family,” Lisa says. “We try to be as supportive to others as they’ve been to us this last year.”

And as a lover of Christmas, Jeannelle’s wishes are simple — donations made in her name to her favorite organizations, the Hamilton County Humane Society and Open Doors of Westfield.

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