Westfield Magazine April 2024

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A LETTER FROM MAYOR SCOTT WILLIS

Residents and Business Owners,

As we embark on a new era, I am filled with immense pride and excitement to address you as the mayor of our vibrant and thriving city. The next four years will be a journey of progress, collaboration and community spirit, and I am truly honored to have the opportunity to serve you.

One of my primary goals is to continue investing in the development of the city’s infrastructure. We are committed to enhancing our roads and trail system to ensure that Westfield remains a city that is accessible and convenient for all. We aim to create a modern and eco-friendly urban environment by fostering sustainable practices and embracing technological advancements.

I am excited about Westfield’s potential for economic growth,

especially in our urban core. We can create job opportunities and strengthen our local economy by attracting new businesses and supporting existing ones. A thriving business community will contribute to the overall prosperity of our city and ensure that Westfield remains a desirable place to live, work and play.

Additionally, community engagement and enhanced communication will be at the forefront of our efforts. We will continue supporting local initiatives, events and organizations that unite us as a community. Strengthening the bonds that tie us will be essential as we work towards a shared vision of prosperity and well-being for all residents. We aim to do this while increasing the frequency and quality of our communications. You will see more consistent updates from the city and friendlier navigation on our website.

As we embark on this journey together, I am filled with optimism and determination. The next four years present us with a unique opportunity to shape the future of Westfield, and I am committed to leading with integrity, transparency and a genuine desire to serve our community.

Thank you for entrusting me with the responsibility of being your mayor. Let us work hand in hand to build a Westfield that we can all be proud of.

In Service, Mayor Scott Willis

Elianna Reynolds, a senior at Westfield High School (WHS), has etched her name in the world of gymnastics, from leading her high school team to securing a spot on the prestigious Trine University acrobatics and tumbling team for the upcoming academic year.

Elianna’s love for gymnastics traces back to her childhood, where her constant somersaulting foreshadowed her future in the sport.

“My mom used to tell me that even as a baby, I was constantly bouncing in my bouncy chair,” she said. “She saw me tumbling around as a toddler and knew right then and there that gymnastics was meant for me.”

This early enthusiasm prompted her mother, Ann Reynolds, to enroll her in gymnastics at the early age of 3.

Throughout her formative years, Elianna honed her skills, participating in the Junior Olympics program and competing up to level 7 before entering high school.

However, due to the absence of a gymnastics team at WHS, Elianna had to retire for a few years, always hoping a team would start at her school.

Fate took a turn when Molly Moskovitz and her mother, Lynn Moskovitz, spearheaded the formation of a gymnastics team at WHS in 2023, inspired by a similar initiative in Fishers.

ELIANNA REYNOLDS

“Me and my mom saw that the high school was starting a new team on our school website,” Elianna said. “I was very excited to join.”

Without hesitation, Elianna seized the opportunity to reignite her passion for the sport.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to be on my school’s team,” she said. “If it wasn’t for Molly and her mom starting the team, and for their ambition, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

Her dedication and talent propelled Elianna

to the position of team captain, leading the WHS girls gymnastics team to impressive performances at sectionals. She excelled in individual and all-around competitions, placing in the top six of both events.

“Fortunately our entire team was able to go to sectionals this year,” she said. “We were up against some tough teams, so we were all shocked and grateful that we were able to go.”

Elianna’s versatility proved stellar as she competed in all four areas of gymnastics including the bars, beam, floor and vault.

The young athlete said she has always been a

Writer / Natalie Gargiulo Photography Provided

“beam girl” since she was little, but she now appreciates the bars.

“My favorite is bars,” she said. “The beam was always with me, but this year I was able to see how far I could go with the bars and it really changed my perspective on competing at events.”

Transitioning from the rigorous training regimen of Junior Olympics, Elianna said she found happiness in the balanced schedule of her high school team, practicing four days a week for two hours.

“I was used to doing 20 hours of practice a week,” she said. “At WHS they balance our schedule well, so we have time to rest and work on our homework.”

Throughout her journey, Elianna credits her mother for unwavering support, both on and off the mat.

“My mom has supported me the entire way,”

she said. “This sport can be difficult mentally and my mom has always been there for me, even through some tough times.”

Ann said she takes great pride in her daughter’s sportsmanship.

“More than the awards, I take more pride in how Elianna constantly tries to motivate her teammates, and she works hard for her coaches,” Ann said. “She really likes the sport.”

Looking ahead, Elianna harbors ambitions beyond gymnastics, aspiring to double major in criminal justice and psychology at Trine University.

As her new journey begins, Elianna said she plans to do gymnastics as long as she can in her future, aspiring to teach youths one day.

“I am so excited to start college and start the tumbling team,” she said. “It will be a whole new experience where I can continue my love for gymnastics.”

WESTFIELD CONTACT NUMBERS

CITY OF WESTFIELD

2728 E. 171st Street

317-804-3000

westfield.in.gov

@CityofWestfield

@CityofWestfield

City of Westfield

HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

18100 Cumberland Road

317-773-1872

hamiltoncounty.in.gov

WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

116 E Main Street

317-804-3030

westfield-chamber.org

@westfieldchamberindy

@westfieldchamberindy

WESTFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT

17535 Dartown Road

317-804-3300

westfield.in.gov/fire

@WestfieldFire

@WestfieldFire

WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOLS

1143 East 181st Street 317-867-8000

wws.k12.in.us

@westfieldschools @wwseb

@westfield_washington_schools

WESTFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

17535 Dartown Road

317-804-3200

westfield.in.gov/police

@WestfieldPD

@WestfieldPolice

Westfield Police Department

WESTFIELD WELCOME

westfieldwelcome.com

@WestfieldWelcome

@WstfldWelcome

@WstfldWzelcome

WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CAREY RIDGE ELEMENTARY 16231 Carey Road 317-867-6200

MAPLE GLEN ELEMENTARY 17171 Ditch Road 317-896-4700

MONON TRAIL ELEMENTARY 19400 Tomlinson Road 317-867-8611

OAK TRACE ELEMENTARY 16504 Oak Ridge Road 317-867-6400

SHAMROCK SPRINGS

ELEMENTARY 747 West 161st Street 317-867-7400

WASHINGTON WOODS

ELEMENTARY 17950 Grassy Branch Road 317-867-7900

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 18250 North Union Street 317-867-6800

WESTFIELD

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 326 West Main Street 317-867-6500

WESTFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL 345 West Hoover Street 317-867-6600

WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOLS 1143 East 181st Street 317-867-8000

SOLAR ECLIPSE

April 8; Grand Park Sports Campus; 10a-6p

MOTHER-SON DANCE

April 27, Bridgewater; 2p-4p

DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE

April 27; Bridgewater; 4:30p-6:30p/7p-9p

FARMERS MARKET

May 30; June 6, 13, 20 & 27; July 11, 18 & 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; Sep. 5, 12, 19, 26 Grand Junction Plaza; 5p-8p

JAMS AT THE JUNCTION

June 7, 28; July 26; Aug. 9, 16, 23 Grand Junction Plaza (Wetland Amp.); 10a-11:30a

MOVIES IN THE PLAZA

June 14; July 12, 19; Aug. 30; Sep. 6 Grand Junction Plaza; 7:30p

KIDS SUMMER SERIES

June 11, 18 & 25; July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Grand Junction Plaza (Wetland Amp.); 10a-11:30a

TOUCH A TRUCKEVENING SESSION

June 20; Grand Park Sports Campus; 4p-7p

TOUCH A TRUCKAFTERNOON SESSION

June 21; Grand Park Sports Campus; 10a-1p

WR4 (HOLIDAY)

July 4; Grand Park/F2-F8; 4p-10:30p

JAKE LAIRD DAY

Aug. 6; Quaker Park; 5p-8p

CUISINE. CONNECT. CULTURE

Sep. 21; Grand Junction Plaza; Noon-3p

BARKTOBERFEST

Oct. 5; Asa Bales Park/North; 11a-2p

PUMPKIN FUNKTION & TRICK-OR-TREATING

Oct. 25; Grand Junction Plaza; 5:30p-8p

ICE RIBBON GRAND OPENING

Nov. 23; Grand Junction Plaza; Noon

WESTFIELD IN LIGHTS

Dec. 7; Grand Junction Plaza; 3p-6p

Arden Fitzpatrick, a third grader from Shamrock Springs Elementary School, recently broke a world record for most consecutive handsprings on a trampoline.

She set the record for a 7- to 9-year-old girl by doing 94 consecutive handsprings.

Arden’s mother, Holly, says Arden enjoyed the challenge, and worked hard to achieve her goal.

“Arden decided it would be fun to break a world record, so she and her dad spent time researching kids’ world records on the internet,” Holly says.

Arden liked seeing what records other kids had broken, but decided that handsprings

ARDEN FITZPATRICK

were the best choice for her. It was something she was already good at and could continue to improve on.

“Arden and her dad found many different records had been broken, such as fastest baseball pitch in the boys 7- to 9-year-old division, the longest time hula-hooping in the girls 10- to 12-year-old category, and the longest piggyback ride in the girls 7 to 9 age division,” Holly says.

So, Arden went to work on her goal.

“She decided she could do front handsprings, so she spent time practicing on the trampoline in our neighbor’s yard,” Holly says. “They now have older kids and let my kids use it whenever they want. It took her a few days, but she felt confident enough she could make it to 100.”

Soon Arden was ready to record her accomplishment.

“My husband went out to record it and then sent it to kidsworldrecords.com,” Holly says. “We received an email a few days later that they counted 94 consecutive handsprings,

and that she was now the record holder on kidsworldrecords.com.”

Arden enjoys gymnastics and other fun activities.

“Arden was doing gymnastics at Wright’s gym, but has since taken up volleyball, robotics, sewing and choir,” Holly says. “She has many different interests.”

Arden is also setting her sights on new goals to achieve.

“Arden is currently working on training so she can break the record for the most consecutive front flips on a trampoline, for ages 7 to 9, on kidsworldrecords.com,” Holly says.

Arden also has a busy social calendar.

“She has a birthday this spring so she’s under a bit of a time crunch,” Holly says. “She is hoping to become a leadership ambassador for her school next year. She is also looking forward to traveling to the Dominican Republic this spring, attending horse camp and church camp this summer,

Writer / Matt Keating Photography Provided

as well as visiting family and friends.”

Arden also enjoys teaching kids that they can reach their goals if they work for it.

“Arden wants kids to be inspired and know they can do anything they set their minds to,” Holly says. “Kids can do amazing things.”

WESTFIELD PRIVATE SCHOOLS & DAY CARE

ABACUS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

16410 Southpark Dr. 317-867-3536 abacuskids.com

CENTENNIAL KINDER CARE

509 West 161st St. (800) 905-3276 kindercare.com

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL

318 North Union St. (317) 867-0582 cumcpreschool.com

FAITH MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

324 S Union St. (317) 709-9324

faithmontessoripreschool.com

GUERIN CATHOLIC High School

15300 Gray Rd. (317) 582-0120

guerincatholic.com

GUNTHER KINDER CARE

17457 Gunther Blvd. (317) 896-6868 kindercare.com

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF CARMEL/ WESTFIELD

1367 South Waterleaf Dr. 317-688-1525

kiddieacademy.com

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF CHATHAM HILLS

1324 Chatham Commons Blvd. (317) 343-0654

kiddieacademy.com/chatham-hillswestfield

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WESTFIELD

800 East Sycamore St. (317) 867-0158

montessorischoolofwestfield.com

NEW JOY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

316 West 156th St. 317-896-1402 newjoy.org

OPTIONS CHARTER SCHOOLS

17721 Gunther Blvd. 317-815-2098 optionsschools.org

PATHWAYS LEARNING ACADEMY AT NORTHVIEW CHURCH WESTFIELD

1191 West 186th St. 844-422-9533

pathwayslearningacademy.com

PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT BRIDGEWATER

14711 Gray Rd. (317) 848-0123

primroseschools.com

PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT GRAND PARK

18170 Grand Park Blvd. (317) 763-1223

primroseschools.com

SPRING MILL KINDER CARE

509-609 West 161st St. (317) 804-5143 kindercare.com

ST. MARIA GORETTI

Catholic School

17102 Spring Mill Rd. (317) 867-3213 smgonline.org

THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF CARMEL (WESTFIELD)

14777 Oak Rd. (317) 569-0599 goddardschool.com

THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF WESTFIELD

55 East Spring Mill Pointe Dr. (317) 804-4500 goddardschool.com

THE LEARNING EXPERIENCEWESTFIELD

17415 Spring Rd. (317) 804-2075

thelearningexperience.com

THRIVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

15091 Towne Rd. (317) 896-0499 atthrive.com

TRINITY KIDZ! CHILD CARE

1415 East 191st Street 317-896-9104 tbcin.org

UNION BIBLE COLLEGE ACADEMY

434 South Union St. (317) 896-9324 ubca.org

TOP LOCAL TOWNIES TOP LOCAL RECOGNITIONS

WINNERS

Biggby Coffee

Bin Scrub

Collective Beauty Salon and Med Spa

Ella Pharmacy

Grindstone on the Monon

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

Hometown Windows & Doors

Jazzercise

Achieve Therapy Services

Atomic Tattoo

Best-One of Indy

Harmony Dentistry

Hometown Windows

Nightingale and Willow Photography

Quack Daddy Donuts

Sogility

The Mill Tavern

Titus Bakery

West Fork Whiskey

Wright’s Gymnastics / The Ninja Zone

NOMINATIONS

Huston Electric

Lawn Care Services by JIVR, LLC.

Restoration Health

Rivet Coffee

Sarah Got Saved

Something Splendid

Spray-Net

Wittler Orthodontics

World Title Real Estate

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BIN SCRUB

OWNERS: RYAN DIEM

ADDRESS: 8425 ZIONSVILLE RD.   INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268

WEBSITE: BINSCRUB.COM

PHONE: 317-798-0000

RATING:

GOOGLE 4.9 STARS, 850+ REVIEWS

Garbage Smells, Bin Scrub Works!  We take care of the dirty work!  Our affordable curbside service cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes your trash and recycle bins at your home!  Our 200° water will steam clean and kill odorcausing bacteria that attract insects and pests.  Our extremely hot high-pressure water cleaning process gets rid of the nasty gunk and funk stuck in your bins!

GOOGLE REVIEW FROM SALLY P.

“We use Bin Scrub for our garbage totes and always love the results. The crew are very timely, we are given notice prior to the “wash” day…it’s always the day following trash pickup, and they do a deep clean with sprayers and hand towels to finish the job. Needless to say, our totes are clean and shiny with no odor after the job! I would highly recommend this service.”

HOMETOWN WINDOW AND DOOR COMPANY LLC

OWNERS:

DARREN PECK & DAN HANLIN

ADDRESS: 1710 S TENTH STREET NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060

PHONE: 317-688-8100

RATING:

GOOGLE: 4.7

Full-service Andersen Window and Door installing dealership.  Focused on providing a high-quality brand, 5-star installation, and a neighborly Hometown feel to the local community.  We provide all of the Andersen product lines.  This includes replacement windows, patio doors, and entry systems.  Call today for a free estimate and special Hometown deal for Hamilton County residents.

ASCENSION ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL

13500 N Meridian St. (Carmel) 317-582-7000 healthcare.ascension.org

HEART AND SOUL FREE CLINIC

17338 Westfield Park Rd. 317-804-5782 heartandsoulclinic.org

IU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL

11700 N Meridian St. 317-688-2000 iuhealth.org

IU HEALTH PHYSICIANS

FAMILY MEDICINE

14646 Hazel Dell Rd., Suite 100 317-687-4300 iuhealth.org

IU HEALTH PHYSICIANS

PRIMARY CARE

380 S Junction Crossing, Suite 100

317-399-3550 iuhealth.org

FORTE SPORTS MEDICINE

19000 West 191st St., Suite K 317-817-1200 forteortho.com

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY OF INDIANA

380 S. Junction Crossing, Suite B 317-573-7050 axiawh.com

ORTHOINDY URGENT CARE

288 East 175th St.

Clinic (317) 275-6140

Urgent Care (317) 802-2000

Physical Therapy (317) 2756131

orthoindy.com

RIVERVIEW HEALTH

EMERGENCY ROOM & URGENT CARE

14585 Hazel Dell Pkwy. (Carmel)

317-214-5030 riverview.org

RIVERVIEW HEALTH HOSPITAL

17600 Shamrock Blvd.

317-214-5555

riverviewhealth.org

RIVERVIEW HEALTH

WESTFIELD MEDICAL

17600 Shamrock Blvd., Suite 500B

317-867-5263

riverviewhealth.org

WESTFIELD PREMIER PHYSICIANS

15229 Westfield Blvd. 317-763-2131

westfieldpremier.com

OUR APOLOGIES IF WE MISSED ANY LOCATIONS. CONTACT US AT TOWNEPOST.COM TO BE LISTED IN 2025.

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National Occupational Therapy Month

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR CARE

Rachel Lower

YOUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EVALUATION

It’s crucial for your occupational therapist to establish a base line to track your progress throughout rehab. You will begin with an assessment of your current abilities and your needs. This individualized assessment may cover:

• Self-care activities, such as feeding, grooming, bathing, dressing, etc.

• Activities of independent living, like household and financial management, cooking, etc.

• Mobility and cognitive ability

• Strength and range of motion

• Vision and sensation

There are numerous reasons your daily life activities may become a challenge. Occupational therapists help you regain the everyday skills and abilities you need to increase your independence and safety.

The first step toward independence  Occupational therapists work with you on functional tasks; increase your upper extremity range of motion; address edema control, cognition and visual deficits and help you enhance your fine motor skills.

The goal of occupational therapy is to help you gain independence, so you can thrive in your daily life. During your first visit, your occupational therapist will evaluate what you can do and where you might have limitations. You will also be asked questions about your roles at work, at home and what everyday activities you perform.

• Coordination and fine motor activities

SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

After the initial assessment, your occupational therapist will provide suggestions and recommendations for how to resume a productive lifestyle with your current

limitations and precautions as well as ways to work on improving limitations.

Your occupational therapy plan may include:

• Therapy: You will work on regaining your independence to safely complete various self-care tasks with the goal to optimize function and/or return to your prior level of function before injury, illness or disability.

• Training: Learn how to use assistive devices, equipment or adaptations to help restore function.

• Education: You’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot about how to regain and maintain your independence.

• Specialized therapy services may also be warranted such as hand therapy, lymphedema therapy, oncology rehabilitation or pediatric rehabilitation.

Don’t put off regaining your independence. To learn more or find an occupational therapist near you, visit iuhealth.org and search “occupational therapy.”

To find an IU Health primary care provider near you, visit iuhealth.org/primarycare.

Writer / Rachel Lower, Occupational Therapist and Manager of Rehabilitation Services at IU Health North  Photography Provided

SAME CHICK, DIFFERENT TOWN

TWO CHICKS DISTRICT CO. OPENS NEW

IN

Mina Starsiak Hawk never had planned on becoming a TV personality, but in 2014 when the opportunity was presented for her and her mom, Karen, to have their own show on HGTV called “Good Bones,” the pair jumped at the chance. The mother-daughter duo were cofounders of Two Chicks and a Hammer, Inc., and they rehabbed homes in and around Indianapolis.

Although her mom retired five years ago, the Two Chicks brand is still going strong. There is Two Chicks Give Back, their nonprofit; Two Chicks Homes, a real estate brokerage (Starsiak Hawk is the broker who holds her own license); and Two Chicks District Co., the store that recently relocated to Noblesville.

The store first opened in Indianapolis in the summer of 2020. The reason Starsiak Hawk originally wanted to open the Two Chicks store was because whenever she watched shows on HGTV, she was always salivating over the merchandise and wanted to know how she could get her hands on a certain bed, throw or pillow.

“Either there was no way to actually find it, or if you did find it, it was five million dollars,” she says with a chuckle. “I wanted people to be able to watch [‘Good Bones’], and then

either shop online or come to the store and find the same thing or something very similar at an affordable price.”

Although she loved the store, the location wasn’t quite the right fit.

“I was invested in where I was downtown, but the neighborhood wasn’t invested,” she says. Therefore, the plan was to close up shop in 2023, just after the Christmas season. They were selling off their shelving when one day the owner of Moonshot Games suggested to Starsiak Hawk that she consider relocating her store to Noblesville.

“After spending some time here, I thought, ‘This might actually work,’” Starsiak Hawk says. “My brain works at breakneck speed, so within a span of three weeks I was telling my team, ‘Nope - actually we’re going to reopen the store!’ Luckily my manager, Alexis, said, ‘You’re crazy, but I’m with you girl!’”

Starsiak Hawk is excited about this new location and getting a second chance to make Two Chicks District Co. a success.

“Everyone in Noblesville seems super invested,” she says. When they did their soft opening, Starsiak Hawk invited all the merchants in town, along with the mayor, to the event, and immediately she was

awestruck by the welcoming response.

“Rosie’s Place asked if they could make cookies for the opening, and the brewery across the street wanted to do a discount,” she says. “Everyone was so kind.”

The original Two Chicks District Co. included a bistro that served beer, wine and food. The new store doesn’t sell food and drink, as Starsiak Hawk is going back to her roots. This means selling larger pieces like furniture, tables, sofas and accent chairs, in addition to smaller items like pillows and tabletop decor as well as jewelry and candles. She will also continue to sell Two Chicks and a Hammer branded mercvhandise like hoodies, keychains and mugs.

“We don’t have a huge footprint so we can’t display 500 sofas and bed frames like IKEA, but we have access to so many beautiful pieces,” Starsiak Hawk says, noting that they have a binder in the store that’s full of items. If a customer comes in looking for, say, dining chairs, they have two on the floor but 20 more options in the binder, along with matching bar stools.

“People can flip through the binder and say, ‘I like this,’ or they can bring in a picture of what they’re looking for,” Starsiak Hawk says. “We can find comparable or perhaps even the

exact same thing. It’s fun helping people find the pieces they love.”

Starsiak Hawk and her designer, MJ, also offer in-home consultations for those who prefer that to an online consultation.

Starsiak Hawk, who grew up on the west side of Indianapolis, across from the Colts complex, is married to Steve, who runs a training platform called Hawk Fit (thehawkfit.com), a cutting-edge online program designed to elevate fitness and wellbeing. The couple have two children, Jack and Charlie.

“The kids are 3.5 and 5.5, so they’re at ages where they want to play with us all the time and want to be outside,” Starsiak Hawk says. “I love hanging out with them. Other than that, I really enjoy working.”

She and her husband just renovated the main floor of a lake house in Martinsville, which they filmed for a two-part special that will air on HGTV this spring or summer.

“My son, Jack, helped me demo a wall,” Starsiak Hawk says. “Doing those things helps me relax.”

Although “Good Bones” wrapped at the end of 2023, Starsiak Hawk recently filmed an episode of “House Hunters.” In celebration of the 25th year of “House Hunters” on HGTV, the network invited 12 individuals who’ve had shows on HGTV to take the place of real estate agents and film an episode in their respective city.

“I loved doing ‘Good Bones’ so I’m trying to figure out another format that will be more sustainable than doing 13 full-gut houses all on my dime every 12 months,” she says. “I did that for eight years and it was overwhelming, but I hope to be able to work with the network again because HGTV is the place to be. They are amazing.”

Two Chicks District Co. is located at 957 Logan Street in Noblesville. For more information, call 317-379-5383 or visit twochicksdistrictco.com.

FAMILY FUN IN NORTHERN HAMILTON COUNTY

Arcadia

ARCADIA DEPOT

MUSEUM

107 W. S. St. nickelplateexpress.com/ arcadia-depot

WILSON FARM MARKET

1720 E. 256th St. wilsonfarmmarket.com

THE ROOKERY PRESERVE

25440 Scherer Ave. hamiltoncounty.in.gov/topic/ subtopic.php?topicid=318& structureid=23

NICKEL PLATE HERITAGE RAILROAD

107 W. S. St. nickelplateexpress.com

Atlanta

MR. MUFFIN’S TRAINS

165 E. Main St. mrmuffinstrains.com

Cicero

RED BRIDGE PARK

1050 S. Pearl St. ciceroin.org

CICERO POCKET PARK

150 W. Jackson St. ciceroin.org

HAMILTON NORTH PUBLIC LIBRARYCICERO

209 W. Brinton St. hnpl.lib.in.us

Hamilton County

THE MONON TRAIL

1235 Central Park Dr. E. visithamiltoncounty.com

Noblesville

GATEWOOD VEGETABLE FARM & GREENHOUSES

9555 E. 206th St. gatewoodvegetablefarm.com

NOBLESVILLE MAIN

STREET FARMERS MARKET

Federal Hill Commons noblesvillemainstreet.org

THE BELFRY THEATRE

P.O. Box 956 thebelfrytheatre.com

NOBLESVILLE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE

1274 Logan St. noblesvillepreservation.com

THREE-TWO-FUN

845 Westfield Rd. bowl32.com

FOREST PARK

AQUATIC CENTER

1077 Cicero Rd. forestparkpool.org

MORSE PARK & BEACH

19777 Morse Park Lane hamiltoncounty.in.gov

SCHWARTZ’S BAIT & TACKLE

118 Cicero Rd. schwartztackle.com

STRAWTOWN

KOTEEWI PARK

12308 Strawtown Ave. hamiltoncounty.in.gov

WHITE RIVER CANOE COMPANY

17180 River Ave. whiterivercanoe.com

NOBLESVILLE CREATES

107 S. 8th St. NoblesvilleCreates.org

SPENCER FARM

7177 E. 161st St. spencerberryfarm.com

RUOFF MUSIC CENTER

12880 E. 146th St. livenation.com

KILN CREATIONS

60 N. 9th St. kilncreations.net

GOLF CENTER OF HAMILTON COUNTY

9625 E. 150th St. pga.com

HAMILTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

810 Conner St. hamiltoncoinhs.com/

HAMILTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE Courthouse Sq.

RUSSELL FARMS

PUMPKIN PATCH

12290 E. 191st St. russell-farms.com

HAMILTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND OLD SHERIFF’S RESIDENCE AND JAIL 810 Conner St. hamiltoncoinhs.com

POTTER’S BRIDGE PARK

19401 N. Allisonville Rd. hamiltoncoinhs.com

HAMILTON EAST PUBLIC LIBRARYNOBLESVILLE

One Library Plaza hepl.lib.in.us

KOTEEWI RANGE: SPORT & TARGET ARCHERY CENTER1 1909 Koteewi Dr. koteewiarchery.com

ROBERTS SETTLEMENT PO Box 561 robertssettlement.org

CITY OF NOBLESVILLE 16 S. 10th St. cityofnoblesville.in.gov

WHITE RIVER GREENWAY indianatrails.com

KOTEEWI AERIAL ADVENTURE

11800 Koteewi Dr. koteewiadventures.com

FOREST PARK

701 Cicero Rd. noblesvilleparks.org

FEDERAL HILL COMMONS

175 Logan St. noblesvilleparks.org

CARAVAN CLASSES

92 S. 9th St. squareup.com/store/caravan-classes

KOTEEWI RUN SEASONAL SLOPES

11800 Koteewi Dr. facebook.com/KoteewiRun

NICKEL PLATE EXPRESS

701 Cicero Rd. nickelplateexpress.com

MERCANTILE 37

25625 IN-37 mercantile37.com

THE ATTIC THEATRE

300 N 17th St theattictheatre.com

SEMINARY PARK

200 S 10th St noblesvilleparks.org

GB DAVIS FOLK ART

92 S 9th S gbdavisfolkart.com

MOONSHOT GAMES

50 N. 9th St. moonshotgamestore.com

DEREZZED VIRTUAL REALITY

13904 Town Center Blvd derezzedvr.com

URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK

14450 Mundy Dr. urbanairnoblesville.com

WHITE RIVER mywhiteriver.com

KOTEEWI LAKE

12308 Strawtown Ave hamiltoncounty.in.gov

UPAINT POTTERY STUDIO

13901 Town Center Blvd., #200 upaintpotterystudio.com

ULTIMATE NINJAS INDIANAPOLIS

9625 E. 150th St ultimateninjas.com/indianapolis

FINCH CREEK PARK

16233 Boden Rd. noblesvilleparks.org

X-GOLF NOBLESVILLE

13904 Town Center Blvd Ste. 700 playxgolf.com

FLING BUNGEE FITNESS

14640 Herriman Blvd flingbungeefitness.com

KOTEEWI STABLE & TRAILS

11949 Koteewi Dr. koteewiequineexperience.com

MYART NOBLESVILLE

39 N 10th St myartindy.com

Noblesville & Westfield

MIDLAND TRACE TRAIL

Approximately 0.2 mile South of State Rd. 32 westfield.in.gov

Sheridan

BOXLEY CABIN/ VETERANS PARK

103 W. 1st St. sheridanhisitoricalsoociety.net

SHERIDAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

308 S. Main St. sheridanhistoricalsociety.net

CROUSER PROPERTIES, LLC

Sheridan Airport 27045 Jerkwater Rd.

STUCKEY FARM ORCHARD AND CIDER MILL

19975 Hamilton Boone Rd. stuckeyfarm.com

DANDY BREEZE CREAMERY

2317 N. 1100 E. dandybreezedairy.com

SHERIDAN FARMER’S & ARTISAN MARKET

610 E. Tenth St. facebook.com/sheridaninmarket

SHERIDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

103 W. 1st St. sheridan.lib.in.us

Westfield

WESTFIELD WASHINGTON

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

130 Penn St. wwhs.us

UNSEENPRESS.COM 17272 Futch Way unseenpress.com

BASILE WESTFIELD PLAYHOUSE

220 N. Union St. westfieldplayhouse.org

GRAND PARK SPORTS CAMPUS

19000 Grand Park Blvd grandpark.org

MACGREGOR PARK

21105 MacGregor Park Rd. westfieldwashingtontwp.us

ASA BALES PARK

205 W. Hoover Rd. westfield.in.gov

FREEDOM TRAIL PARK

500 Deer Walk Trace westfield.in.gov

QUAKER PARK 17501 Dartown Rd. westfield.in.gov

SIMON MOON PARK

130 Penn St. westfield.in.gov

WESTFIELD FARMERS MARKET

225 S Union St downtownwestfieldindy.com/ farmers-market-1

FIELD BREWING

303 E. Main St. fieldbrewing.com

ROOT 31

226 Park St. shoproot31.com

CARTER’S PLAY PLACE

17219 Foundation Pkwy. cartersplayplace.com

BIRDIES

632 E State Rd 32 birdiesindy.com

THE ARCTIC ZONE

16616 Southpark Dr. thearcticzone.net

GRAND JUNCTION PLAZA

2728 E. 171st St. westfield.in.gov/grandjunction

THE ESCAPE ROOM WESTFIELD

16848 Southpark Dr escaperoomusa.com/westfield

WEST FORK

WHISKEY CO.

10 E. 191st St. westforkwhiskey.com

QUIPTU

60 E Stargrass Dr quiptu.com

BARKER FAMILY LOG CABIN

136 Penn St sites.google.com/a/wwhs.us/ wwhs-museum

WESTFIELD WASHINGTON

PUBLIC LIBRARY

333 W. Hoover St. wwpl.lib.in.us

Zionsville

FIRST WING JET CENTER

11329 E. State Rd. 32 firstwing.com

Family fun list provided in coordination with our partners at Hamilton County Tourism.

Our apologies if we missed any locations. Contact us at TownePost.com if you would like to be included in 2025.

TEE IT UP IN NORTHERN HAMILTON COUNTY

BEAR SLIDE GOLF CLUB

6770 E. 231st St., Cicero (317) 984-3837 bearslide.com

BROOKSHIRE GOLF CLUB

12120 Brookshire Pkwy., Carmel (317) 846-7431

brookshiregolf.com

FOREST PARK GOLF CLUB

701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville (317) 773-2881

noblesvilleparksgolf.com

FOX PRAIRIE GOLF COURSE

8465 E. 196th St., Noblesville (317) 776-6357

noblesvilleparksgolf.com

GRAY EAGLE GOLF CLUB AND ACADEMY

12500 Brooks School Rd., Fishers (317) 845-2900

grayeaglegolf.com

IRONWOOD GOLF CLUB

10955 Fall Rd., Fishers (317) 842-0551

ironwoodgc.com

PEBBLE BROOK GOLF CLUB

3110 Westfield Rd., Noblesville (317) 896-5596

pebblebrookgolfclub.com

PRAIRIE VIEW GOLF CLUB

7000 Longest Dr., Carmel (317) 816-3100

prairieviewgc.com

PLUM CREEK GOLF CLUB

12401 Lynnwood Blvd., Carmel (317) 573-9900

plumcreekgolfclub.com

PURGATORY GOLF CLUB

12160 E. 216th St., Noblesville (317) 776-4653

purgatorygolf.com

STONYCREEK GOLF CLUB

11800 E. 166th St., Noblesville (317) 773-1820

stonycreekgolfclub.com

TOP GOLF

9200 E 116th St., Fishers (765) 212-3488

topgolf.com/us/fishers

WOOD WIND GOLF CLUB

2302 W. 161st St., Westfield (317) 669-8550

woodwindgolf.com

TRANSFORMATIVE TECH

CK2 TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDES GAME-CHANGING METHODS FOR WEAPONS AND THREAT DETECTION

Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photography Provided

Kurtis Arbuckle grew up in Zionsville, then moved to West Lafayette when he was 14. Following high school graduation, he attended Indiana University, then relocated to downtown Indianapolis for five years. Now he and his wife of eight years have two children and a couple of dogs. The family has been living in Westfield for the past decade.

Arbuckle had originally planned to go to medical school, but that all changed when he was given the opportunity to start a business with his father, Kim.

“That took my life in a different direction,” says Arbuckle. And he couldn’t be happier about it. “It was great because at the time, I wasn’t feeling any fulfillment in life. I wasn’t helping anybody. I was lacking a bigger purpose.”

Ultimately he found his passion in two ways - by getting involved in Young Life, a Christian nonprofit organization that focuses on leading middle school and high school students to Christ, and also developing CK2, a frictionless weapons detection company.

Prior to CK2, Arbuckle launched other companies with his father, starting with KD Global, which designs, procures and installs national and global audio and video accounts for businesses. They have 4,000 contract employees across the country, which translates to being everywhere instantly. Plus, the technician who installs a store will then service and maintain it going forward.

“That’s a huge project management machine that’s capable of global and high-quantity quick rollouts, whether it’s doing audio installations for national restaurant and retail companies in 300 locations across the country in 15 days, or doing 1,000 audio installations in less than 60 days,” Arbuckle says.

In addition, Arbuckle and his dad have an autonomous robotics company called Arbuckle Pringle Robotics.

“Because of our national scalability, we’re an attractive partner for a technology trying to grow,” Arbuckle says.

This is why a partnership between CK2 and Xtract One Technology was so symbiotic. Xtract One had created a cool product that worked, but they needed help with installations, maintenance, service calls and selling.

CK2 was launched four years ago by Arbuckle, his father, and Curt Fritsch (hence the name CK2 for Curt, Kim and Kurtis).

Frictionless screening means that patrons can walk through a detection system without having to remove items from their pockets. These systems are unique for multiple reasons, starting with the fact that they are not just detecting metal, but detecting weapons. These systems can also blend in so people don’t know they’re walking through weapons detection. Finally, frictionless screening can move large crowds through much faster than other means of detection. While a metal detector can expedite about 500 people per hour, the CK2 technology can pump through 3,000 people in an hour, making the experience not only faster, but safer.

“It’s safer when you don’t have thousands of frustrated people backed up in line,” Arbuckle says.

When someone hears “frictionless screening technology,” they may question the feasibility. When they see, however, that CK2, in partnership with Xtract One, has provided weapons detection for venues such as Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre, the Chicago Theatre, and Sphere in Las Vegas, their skepticism fades.

“If the Sphere, the most technologically advanced building in the world, trusts you with their technology, that establishes credibility with customers,” Arbuckle says.

In addition, they are working with Veterans Affairs hospitals and other local hospitals around Indianapolis. They have already implemented their first round of installs with four community hospitals in Indianapolis. Hospitals benefit greatly from these technologies as they often do not have the staff to stop people with weapons from entering their facilities.

“That’s a pretty big challenge when you’re talking about main entrances, let alone emergency rooms,” Arbuckle says. “We’re honored to have been chosen as the partner to do that for them.”

Xtract One and CK2 have been approved partners and technology with the Sherriffs Association, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, and APL. In addition, Xtract One is approved by the TSA and on the TSA’s approved product list. Xtract One is working on a certification with the Department of Homeland Security, which would make them the only technology with both TSA and DHS certifications.

Arbuckle regularly attends conventions regarding school safety. Although there are a lot of products available, much technology regarding school shootings is reactive, rather than proactive and preventative.

“What we are doing is proactive by keeping a gun from getting into the building,” Arbuckle says. “Whether it’s a school, movie theater, hospital or stadium, we can now stop weapons from getting in that won’t change the environment or change the experience in a negative way.”

“This is genuinely a passion project for me,” he adds. “How we sell across the country is one thing, but how we sell in Indiana is different. We want to be the homegrown team that changes our community by creating a better and safer experience.”

CK2 Technologies is located at 9247 North Meridian Street, Suite 125 in Indianapolis. For more information, visit ck2tech.com.

CUSTOM DESIGNS

comfort and quality that is quickly at your fingertips

Since 1964, England has been building quality upholstered furniture in the foothills of East Tennessee. England was co-founded by Charles, Eugene, and Dwight England whose goal was to provide employment to the people of Appalachia.

Likewise, Godby Home Furnishings has been serving central Indiana since 1974 with quality furnishings at affordable prices while providing local employment that has supported hundreds of families. These similar values are what makes England such a great fit for Godby customers everyday.

At Godby Home Furnishings, our sales process starts with learning about your lifestyle and needs so we can custom tailor your home to fit your family. Bring your vision to fruition with the custom furniture provided by England’s extensive variety.

With over 500 fabrics and leathers to choose from, England is known for providing its customers a large choice of options without a long build cycle. England delivers most orders in 4-6 weeks – so you do not have to wait long to enjoy your new furniture.

At Godby Home Furnishings, we offer as much or as little help as you want. Everyone has their own tastes and experience with home design. Whether you know exactly what you want or

need help with each step, we’ll adapt our style to meet your needs, just like England we will adapt for your style.

Come in to Godby Home Furnishings or give us a call to start customizing your home today.

Thank you for celebrating 50 years with us,

LEGENDARY LOCALE

BONGE’S TAVERN IS STILL DISHING OUT DELECTABILITY UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Writer / Renee Larr

Photographer / Justin Sicking

In the heart of Perkinsville sits the beloved culinary gem Bonge’s Tavern, which captivates locals and visitors alike with its rustic charm and carefully crafted dishes. From the iconic Red Gold mural gracing the side of the building to the chalkboard menu listing each entrée, the quaint haunt has gained a cult-like following, with guests tailgating in the parking lot until their table is ready.

When Jake Burgess was in college he realized he wanted to do something different, and that something different was breaking into the restaurant industry as a chef. Burgess says his father told him that if he wanted to be a chef, he needed to study at a pinnacle establishment - Bonge’s Tavern.

“I was bright eyed and bushy tailed when he first brought me to Bonge’s, and I held on to what he said to me when I opened my first restaurant, FoxGardin in Fortville,” Burgess says. “I paid homage to Bonge’s by creating a chalkboard menu and the intimate Americana atmosphere.”

Burgess expressed his deep admiration for Tony Huelster, the owner of Bonge’s, and the incredible establishment he had built in a seemingly remote location. Viewing Huelster as a mentor, Burgess approached him with a business proposition four years ago, expressing his interest in purchasing the historic restaurant if Huelster ever decided to sell. Although Huelster wasn’t ready at the time, he eventually reached out to Burgess with the idea, leading to the successful closing of the deal in September 2023 by Burgess Restaurant Group.

Burgess has a diverse background in the restaurant industry and began his journey at Mozzi’s Pizza in Fortville when he was just

15 years old. Despite abandoning college, he dedicated himself to honing his culinary skills by training with renowned chefs across the country. His talent and hard work paid off, and he eventually became the corporate chef for Prime 47, where he played a pivotal role in opening five additional concepts for the company. However, after seven years Burgess felt a strong desire to pay homage to his hometown, Fortville, and spread his wings by opening FoxGardin in 2015. Since then he has opened five more restaurants, including FoxGardin Family Kitchen, Smoky’s Concession Stand, The Den by FoxGardin, and now Bonge’s Tavern.

Understanding the concerns of Bonge’s loyal following, Burgess wants to assure devotees that he has no intention of fixing something that isn’t broken. He recognizes the greatness that Huelster has already achieved, and only plans to make minor adjustments to enhance the experience. The beloved Perkinsville pork, the iconic chalkboard menu and the cherished tailgating tradition will remain untouched. However, Burgess has obtained a three-way liquor license to introduce a spirits menu, catering to the preferences of a wider audience.

Additionally, he has brought in renowned Indianapolis Chef Dean Sample as executive chef to further elevate the culinary offerings at Bonge’s Tavern. Sample’s lengthy resume once led Indianapolis Monthly to call him “Indy’s darling.” His restaurant experience includes roles at coveted spots like Oakleys Bistro, Meridian Restaurant, Northside Social and Big Bear Biscuits.

“I told someone the other day that running a business is hard, but running a restaurant is fun,” Burgess says. “I love getting in here and meeting our customers. Dean and I work so well together bouncing

ideas off each other.”

Burgess wants guests to understand that while the setting is intimate, with only 12 tables, Bonge’s Tavern isn’t exclusive. He says while the small interior can make reservations hard to come by, he can almost always make something work if guests call. He will work to find every customer a seat at his table.

“The biggest misconception I think that has been ingrained in the DNA of the people of central Indiana is the exclusivity of Bonge’s,” Burgess says. “I think sometimes the intimate atmosphere keeps people away because they think they can’t get a reservation. I want people to know I almost always have something I can do to work around the reservation system.”

Burgess values his family above all else. The presence of his cherished mother resonates as she takes on the role of a dedicated pie maker, baking around 70 pies a week for his restaurants. The memory of that significant conversation with his father has stuck with him through the years, filling him with a sense of pride, knowing his achievements would have indeed made his father proud.

“My dad would be ecstatic knowing I now own Bonge’s,” Burgess says. “He spent most days just coming in and hanging out. He was everyone’s best friend and biggest supporter. I can just envision him with joy, laughter and almost disbelief. Bonge’s was a place he held to such a high standard.”

Bonge’s Tavern is located at 9830 West 280 North in Perkinsville. For more information, visit bongestavern.com.

Katie Douglas-Poe Customer Since 2021

TOURISM SPOTLIGHT

Spring is Closer Than You Think

SPRING IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

There are plenty of things to do with your family right here in Hamilton County. Get out of the house and take your kids on family-friendly adventures at local parks and attractions to beat the winter blues. Relish the elevated cuisine and dig into our flavorful foodie scene.

CONNER PRAIRIE

Spring is when the outdoor grounds at Conner Prairie in Fishers come alive. Your first stop should be the Animal Encounters barn to visit with the baby goats and sheep. Take a ride high in the sky on the 1859 Balloon Voyage, as weather permits. On a clear day, you can even see the downtown Indianapolis skyline. Then, make your way to Treetop Outpost to explore a three-story

treehouse, connect with nature and see stunning views of the White River.

The newest exhibit, Promised Land as Proving Ground, covers centuries of African American history from pre-colonial Africa to present day. The exhibit explores the development of African American faith ways and their true expression through food, music, dance and activism from traditional African religion to the African American church.

STRAWTOWN KOTEEWI PARK

Did you know this is Hamilton County’s largest park at more than 800 acres? There’s more to explore beyond the eight miles of trails. Book a guided horseback trail ride or pony ride with Koteewi Stables & Trails. Or, try your hand at using a bow and arrow at Koteewi Range. If you want a thrilling adventure, visit Koteewi Adventure Park to conquer treetop trails, ziplines and your fear of heights.

PARKS AND TRAILS

Hamilton County has 600+ miles of trails and dozens of great parks. Get your bikes out of the garage and pedal along the Monon Trail, connecting through Sheridan, Westfield, Carmel and south to Indianapolis. Must-see parks in the area for families include local favorites like Central Park in Carmel, Flat Fork Creek Park in Fishers, Forest Park in Noblesville and Cool Creek Park and Nature Center in Westfield.

IKEA AND TOPGOLF

Fun fact: Fishers is home to Indiana’s only IKEA and Topgolf. Even if you’re not redesigning your home, IKEA is a fun place to explore. You could even create your own scavenger hunt or “I Spy” challenge to keep the kids entertained. After all that shopping, head across the street to Topgolf, a premier entertainment venue where you can challenge each other to addictive point-scoring golf games – no experience necessary.

INDOOR ATTRACTIONS

Spring weather in Indiana can be unpredictable. If the forecast calls for a rainy day, take your adventure inside and visit the indoor waterpark at the Monon Community Center, The Escape Room, K1 Speed, Laser Flash or Pinheads for all-day entertainment.

For more information, check out VisitHamiltonCounty.com/Spring and follow @VisitHamiltonCo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Tag us in your spring break staycation adventures using #VisitHC.

DRINK & DINE IN WESTFIELD

BENS BBQ SHACK

124 East Main St. bensbbqshack.com

BIG HOFFA’S FREEZERY

800 E. Main St. facebook.com/bighoffas

BIG HOFFA’S SMOKEHOUSE BARB-QUE 800 E. Main St. bighoffas.com

BIGGBY COFFEE 1529 S Waterleaf Dr. biggby.com

BIRDIES 632 E State Rd 32 birdiesindy.com

BUB’S BURGERS

960 Tournament Trail bubsburgers.com

CABOS MEXICAN CUISINE & CANTINA

202 W. 161st St. cabosmexicanfood.com

CHIBA 228 Park St. chiba-indy.com

CULVER’S OF WESTFIELD 17651 Sun Park Dr culvers.com

DENNY’S 205 Park St. dennys.com

FIELD BREWING 303 E. Main St. fieldbrewing.com

FOUR FINGER DISTILLERY 120 Camilla Ct. fourfingerdistillery.com

GRAND JUNCTION BREWING CO. TAP ROOM 1189 E. 181st St. gjbrew.com

GREEK’S PIZZERIA - WESTFIELD 231 Park St. eatgreeks.com

GRINDSTONE ON THE MONON 17470 Wheeler Rd. grindstoneonthemonon.com

HOT BOX PIZZA

3216 East SR 32 hotboxpizza.com

I HEART MAC & CHEESE 637 E SR 32 iheartmacandcheese.com

JACK’S DONUTS OF WESTFIELD

17423 Carey Rd., Ste. B jacksdonuts.com

JAN’S VILLAGE PIZZA WESTFIELD

108 S. Union St. jansvillagepizza.com

JOE’S GRILLE WESTFIELD 16156 Spring Mill Rd Ste. A700 joesgrillewestfield.com

LINCOLN SQUARE PANCAKE HOUSE

3186 E State Rd. 32 eatatlincolnsquare.com/westfield

LU DOG’S GRILLED DOGS ludogsgrilleddogs.com

NOBLE ROMAN’S CRAFT PIZZA & PUB 17409 Wheeler Rd. nrpizzapub.com

NORI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 3400 Nancy St Ste. E noriwestfield.com

NYLA’S 211 Park St. nylasrestaurant.com

PASTO ITALIANO

3150 E State Rd 32 pastoitalianowestfield.com

PAT-A-CAKES AND COOKIES

TOO - WESTFIELD

3204 E. SR 32 patacakesandcookiestoo.com

PATSY’S PUB

17419 Carey Rd patsyspubwestfield.com

PORTILLO’S Wheeler Rd & SR 32 portillos.com

QUACK DADDY DONUTS 16156 Spring Mill Road, Ste. 500 quackdaddydonuts.com

RED HABANERO 17417 Carey Rd. RedHabaneroWestfield.com

RIVET COFFEE BAR & ROASTERY 337 Jersey St. rivetcoffee.com

SALADWORKS 827 IN-32 saladworks.com

SLAPFISH 15009 Gray Rd slapfishrestaurant.com

SLIM CHICKENS

100 East Spring Mill Rd slimchickens.com

SMOOTHIE KING WESTFIELD 3300 E. SR 32, Unit A smoothieking.com

SONIC 188 E Spring Mill Pointe Dr. sonicdrivein.com

SUNNY’S CHICKEN 214 E. Main St. sunnys-chicken.com

TAQUIERA MEXICANA 3126 East SR 32

THAI DELIGHT RESTAURANT 17409 Wheeler Rd thaidelightindy.com

THAI ISAAN 655 SR 32

THE ITALIAN HOUSE ON PARK 219 Park St. theitalianhouseonpark.com

THE LOCAL EATERY & PUB 14655 N.Gray Rd. thelocaleaterypub.com

THE MASH HOUSE 10 E 191st St westforkwhiskey.com

THE MILL TAVERN 226 W. 161 St. themilltavernwestfield.com

THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 14631 N. Gray Rd ophindy.com

THE TOROS 14639 N. Gray Rd thetorosmexicanbar.com

TITUS BAKERY & DELI 17471 Wheeler Rd. Ste. 110 titusbakery.com

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ 661 East SR 32 tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

UNION JACK PUB WESTFIELD 110 S Union St. unionjack.pub

URBAN VINES WINERY & BREWERY

303 E. 161st St. urban-vines.com

WEST FORK WHISKEY CO.

10 E. 191st St. westforkwhiskey.com

WESTFIELD DINER

781 E. Main St. westfielddinerin.com

WESTFIELD WINE VAULT

100 N. Union westfieldwinevault.com

WHITE HOUSE DONUTS

212 E. Main St. facebook.com/favoritedonuts

Restaurant list provided in coordination with our partners at Hamilton County Tourism.

Our apologies if we missed any locations.  Contact us at TownePost. com if you would like to be included in 2025.

IT’S A LOCAL THING

THE LOCAL EATERY AND PUB REMAINS AN AREA FAVE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Writer / Michelle Kaufman Photographer / Sarah Browning

One Westfield restaurant is exemplifying the word “local,” and making sure the concept involves more than just the name.

David Harding bought the Local Eatery and Pub in September, and gave it a facelift through redecorating, improving the TV system and installing panels that will deflect sound.

“This is almost like a rejuvenation for me,” he said. “It’s been a lot of fun, and the support from friends and people in the neighborhood has been amazing. Getting feedback from people, and spending time and talking with customers has been a lot of fun too. I could spend a lot of time just talking to people.”

The farm-to-table concept remains, and many Indiana suppliers provide menu ingredients. There are new menu items such as a rib eye steak and baby back ribs. The kitchen also serves meatballs made from a 100-year-old recipe. That recipe comes from a relative of Harding’s friend.

“We’re going to add more items from recipes from local people in the neighborhood,” he said. “We’re going to be offering salsas and different foods that people are making. We’re even naming some of the dishes after them. As a young boy, I would go down to the

Ayers tea room at the corner of Washington and Meridian. One of their specialties was chicken velvet soup, and we’ve added that to the menu.”

Over the last 15 years, Harding has taken over 500 photos at restaurants where he’s been impressed with the food, presentation and overall experience. Recently the restaurant implemented an employee’s suggestion to serve gloves along with the ribs in case people don’t want to get messy.

“It’s always been my dream to own a restaurant,” Harding said. “We want it to be food, family and fun. In other words, we want the food to be good, we want people

to feel like they’re family when they’re there and we can talk and have a good time. I want people, when they come in, to enjoy themselves and each other’s company.”

Harding says many people in the community have told him the restaurant is needed in the community due to its location and easy access.

Some customers have already become regulars at the Local, and brass plates are now on their chairs to recognize them.

This summer, the patio will be dog friendly and there will be a special dog menu. Vegetarian and vegan food options are available year-round.

The Local Eatery and Pub is located at 14655 Gray Road in Westfield, and is open seven days per week. For more information, visit thelocaleaterypub.com or call 317-218-3786.

ONE-OF-A-KIND COMMUNITY

INTRODUCING MIDLAND, ESTRIDGE HOMES’ NEWEST NEIGHBORHOOD

Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Justin Sicking

Through the years, Estridge Homes has developed a number of successful neighborhoods in and around the Indianapolis area, including Serenade and Harmony, which include incredible architecture and traditional community amenities such as clubhouses, fitness centers, pools and playgrounds. While this has been a popular and successful model, when Estridge Homes began designing their newest neighborhood, Midland, they opted to go in a different direction.

“We wanted to make the neighborhood stand apart from others in the area,” says Clint Mitchell, CEO of Estridge Homes. He and his team traveled the country to visit other top-selling master-plan communities in Texas, California and Utah, to take note of their unique amenities, particularly as they related to the outdoors.

“Post-COVID, there’s been a huge push for outdoor living and outdoor social aspects, so that became our emphasis,” says Mitchell.

Midland was intentionally designed with a focus on three-fold connectivity - connection with nature through its prime location on the Midland Trace

Trail; connection with neighbors through intentional architecture, floor plans and streetscapes; and connection with community via extensive amenities.

Midland is a large master-plan community, with varying price points and homes for different demographics. When the neighborhood is complete, it will have more than 500 homes.

“We try to develop home collections that would fit a variety of lifestyles,” says Devon Bloxom, Director of Sales and Marketing with Estridge. “This includes the younger couple, the single person, the empty nester and the family. That’s how you build a diverse community where you have neighbors who are like you, but could be in a totally different stage of life.”

When it came to designing the homes, their idea was an urban and contemporary take on traditional architecture.

“We have some modern tudors, some modern farmhouses,” says Mitchell. “We brought in traditional architecture designs, combined with new materials and a modern twist. For the streetscapes, you’ll see a different color palette than you may see in

other neighborhoods.”

The houses, which are fairly close together, all have front porches to give neighbors the opportunity to socialize with one another.

“We made sure to design homes with dedicated spaces for outdoor living,” Mitchell says.

They are building some homes with side yards, and later this year Estridge will be building homes on larger sites that will have bigger backyards. They will also build what they are calling their Terraces. These distinctive homes with several design options will have small, private yards, and are low maintenance so the neighborhood will care for the yards, snow removal, and upkeep.

“It’s a cute little enclave within the neighborhood that has outdoor space with every home, but is a bit smaller,” Mitchell says. “If you spend part of the year somewhere else, you can easily just lock up and leave.”

While Midland homes are built for connectivity, they also want to carve out space for solitude.

“Hoosiers like both - to be social and to have privacy; it’s not one or the other,” says Bloxom, noting that landscaping and hardscaping helps create privacy too.

Estridge has always been neighborhood-forward as opposed to house-forward.

“That’s the benefit of being a developer and a builder,” Bloxom says. “We very much care about how the sidewalks, landscaping and entrances feel, because that all integrates into the different events and amenities that we have.”

The central hub of the neighborhood is called The Station because it’s connected to the history of the Indiana railway, and all of the plans and home collections are built off of that. The Station, being primarily an outdoor space, provides connection to nature and has a prime location right on the Midland Trace Trail. That outdoor space will feature a playground, a stage for concerts, and, coming later this year, a beer garden.

Also forthcoming is a large pond and fishing dock, along with a dog park, fire pits, grills, pickleball court, playgrounds, two pools and kids’ splash pad.

There’s an outdoor grassy amphitheater area, which offers the perfect spot for supporting local businesses via farmers markets, food trucks and concerts.

“We plan to have local bands play there every weekend during warmer months,” says Bloxom. “We’ll provide continuous programming for the neighbors while also connecting our neighborhood to the broader Westfield community.”

That connection is made even easier since The Station is located on the Midland Trace Trail, which means people from other communities can bike or walk over to Midland to enjoy a concert or partake in whatever activities are being offered.

“It really catches your eye as you drive by,” says Mitchell.

Currently, Estridge is selling two collections of homes. By the end of the year, however, they’ll be selling six different home collections.

“I think people will really enjoy this neighborhood that’s absolutely the first of its kind in Westfield,” says Bloxom.

Estridge Homes is located at 645 West Carmel Drive, Suite 130 in Carmel. For more information, call 317-932-8785 or visit estridgehomes.com.

READ ALL ABOUT IT

NEW BOOK HIGHLIGHTS WESTFIELD’S DEVELOPMENT THOUGH THE PAST 25 YEARS

David Mueller, editor and co-author of the new book “Westfield: A Period of Growth and Progress,” says the book came about from a conversation he had.

“Westfield Mayor Andy Cook and I were sitting around talking one day last January about an idea that I had about capturing the recent history of Westfield,” Mueller says. “With the growth of this new city, we thought it was important to capture its growth and progress. Mayor Cook looked at me and said, ‘Well, that’s a great idea. You should do it.’ We wrote down over 40 names of longtime Westfield citizens that could tell this story. We invited them to my office in February, and most accepted the challenge

enthusiastically to write their Westfield story.”

Mueller says it was exciting to work on the book, which has 43 authors, 220 pictures and 185 pages.

“When people get the book, they open it and flip through the 200-plus pictures and captions,” Mueller says. “The index in the rear of the book lists the names of the over250 people listed in the book. Steve Henke and his daughter, Betsy Garfield, wrote three chapters in the book: ‘Developing Grand Park,’ ‘Chatham Hills’ and ‘Bridgewater.’ The other chapters in the book include ‘Westfield’s First Mayor (2008-2023)’ and

‘How did Westfield and Grand Park get the Indianapolis Colts?’”

Mueller notes that the book is sponsored by 13 Westfield companies and individuals. “This means the proceeds from the sale of this new book will go to four local charities: Open Doors food and clothes pantry, Student Impact, Heart and Soul Free Clinic, and Westfield Youth Assistance,” he says.

Mueller has been pleased with the positive response to the book, which costs $40.

“The book is selling well and we expect to sell out this year,” he says.

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David Mueller

Mueller adds that Westfield is a special place.

“Westfield is a caring and serving community,” he says. “For almost 200 years the Quaker and Methodist founders helped make Westfield a kind and caring community. Even the Westfield school’s mascot is a kind logo. This culture is alive today with the many organizations that offer service to those in need. Service organizations like Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis are a few examples of those service organizations. As Westfield grows in the future, the early founders will continue to grace our community.”

Mueller says his wife, Mary Beth Mueller, reviewed content for the book.

“Mary Beth gets much of the credit for its completion,” Mueller says.

Mueller says the book is available at several Westfield locations including RIVET Coffee Bar & Roastery, Westfield Washington Public Library, Turn the Page, Westfield Washington Historical Society & Museum, and the Westfield Chamber of Commerce.

For more info, call Mueller at 317-9669808.

POWERING FORWARD

HUSTON ELECTRIC REPRESENTS A FAMILY LEGACY OF INNOVATION

around us.”

Huston Electric offers more to its clients than just excellent customer service, reliability and value. They also provide more than 85 years of family experience pioneering innovation in the electric industry.

In the early 1900s, Charles R. Huston sharpened his skills by wiring line and control stations for the electric interurban railways. He also installed the first electric street lamps in Illinois, passing his knowledge of the electrical trade to his son, Donald, and creating a family legacy.

In the 1920s, Donald began his career as a residential and maintenance electrician with Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis. During the 1930s, Donald relocated his family to Kokomo, where he provided electrical services from the garage behind his home. Due to keen foresight, Donald recognized the eventual demand for copper wiring created by World War II, and stockpiled the commodity.

“That idea set him up to be able to take on projects that other local contractors couldn’t at the time, because he had that supply,” says Kelli Huston, director of marketing. “That solidified our standing within the community as a resilient and forward-thinking contractor who follows the trends of the world

In 1939, Donald formally established Huston Electric, and thanks to his astute observation about the necessity of copper wiring, his business boomed even during wartime. Throughout the following years, Donald worked tirelessly to expand and pivot the business as the industry dictated. In the 1950s, yet another generation was added to the family business: Donald’s son, Dave.

In 1962 Huston Electric reorganized into a corporation, with Donald serving as president and Dave as vice president. The building boom after World War II brought large commercial contracting projects for the duo. In the 1970s, Donald retired, leaving Dave at the helm of the family business.

During the 1980s, Huston Electric added vehicles, specialized equipment, administrative staff and field electricians, propelling the company’s commitment to growth and electrical excellence. In the years that followed, Huston Electric expanded its product line and services to include generators, motors and compressors. They acquired other local businesses, adding a new division known as Huston Signs.

“During the ‘90s we opened a technology division because we predicted the market shift and emerging trends,” Huston says. “We

felt we could bring that expertise here locally, which has definitely been a cornerstone of the business. We can look at the world around us and provide those innovative services to our local customers.”

As Huston Electric moved into the 2000s and beyond with different family members at the helm, the company continued its legacy of growth and innovation by opening offices in Lafayette and Indianapolis. Jon Huston serves as CEO, with several other Huston family members in executive roles. The business provides more than just electrical services such as contracting, prefabrication and electric vehicle charging; it has also diversified into specialty divisions such as Huston Signs, Huston Solar, Huston Tech, as well as generators and compressors.

“Our solar division was created in 2020 to meet the demand of the growing solar industry,” Huston says. “We offer on-site assessments, solar energy system installation, maintenance on existing solar energy systems, and preventative maintenance. Our crew has completed several commercial, industrial and residential solar projects out of our Lafayette and Indianapolis locations.”

Huston Signs knows standing out isn’t just a goal - it’s a necessity. Huston provides the wow factor a business needs to stand out and for customers to take notice. The division offers

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custom sign design, installation, maintenance and repairs, LED lighting and retrofits, and project management. Huston Signs provides various signage types including electronic message centers, monument signs, pylon signs and more.

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity, and Huston Electric is riding that rise into the future. They’re working to become a leader of the electric vehicle revolution in Indiana, offering comprehensive charging solutions tailored to the state’s growing needs. From single charging station installations to extensive, multisite charging networks, Huston Electric is dedicated to enhancing Indiana’s electric vehicle infrastructure with reliable, efficient, and user-friendly charging options.

Huston says the business is experiencing a generational shift, but the company plans to continue the family’s longstanding legacy and reputation that the previous generations built. She says the vision going forward is to focus on quality and innovation, be community-

minded, and live out the company’s core values.

“We’re very active in the communities where we’re located,” Huston says. “We believe it’s a bedrock to our success. It’s an extension of our core values, particularly ‘embrace relationships’ and ‘serve always.’ We hold a golf outing annually and choose a nonprofit from each location as the recipient of the funds raised. In the last few years, the total has been around $150,000 raised, with a third of that going directly back into the Westfield community.”

Moving forward, the family team of Huston Electric plans to open a new location in Franklin to better serve their customers south of Indianapolis. Huston says the team is working to build all five of their specialty divisions, with a special focus on the electrical service division.

Huston Electric is located at 1105 East 181st Street in Westfield. For more information, call 317-804-9009 or visit hustonelectric.com.

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