April 14, 2026 — Current in Westfield

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Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Washington Township Board

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

Democrats Bennie Britt, Michael Cardwell and Tradara McLaurine and Republicans Jim Ake, Danyele Easterhaus and Erica Strahm are running for the Westfield Washington Township Board. Ake, Easterhaus and Strahm are incumbents.

The candidates answered the following questions from Current. Ake and Strahm did not respond to Current’s request to answer questions.

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THE TOWNSHIP BOARD?

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES?

Britt: As Westfield grows, the ‘human’ side of government, the safety net for those in need and the protection of our homes must keep pace. I want to apply my professional experience in leadership and process improvement to ensure township government is efficient, compassionate, and ready for the future.

Cardwell: When you serve 32 years in the Army, service stops being a job and becomes part of who you are. Washington Township has been a great place for families, and I want to focus on responsible use of taxpayer dollars, open decision-making and making sure every resident has a voice.

Easterhaus: I focus on responsible oversight, collaboration and service to our community. I am running for reelection because the trustee’s office truly is the boots-on-the-ground of local government. When residents face immediate needs such as housing instability, unpaid utilities or other emergencies, the township is often the first place people turn.

McLaurine: Our community is at a critical crossroads of growth and fiscal change. With my background in accounting and legal studies, previous board experience, and my experience as a senior executive director, I have the professional tools to ensure our township government is both efficient and transparent.

Britt: Sustainable fire and emergency services, fiscal accountability: modernizing township assistance.

Cardwell: Westfield Washington Township needs safety net services through the Washington Township trustee, budget oversight, Township Fire Department needs.

Easterhaus: Responsible fiscal oversight, maintaining strong township assistance programs, supporting thoughtful planning as Westfield continues to grow.

McLaurine: Fiscal transparency and integrity, proactive public safety, modernizing township assistance.

WHAT DO YOU MOST WANT VOTERS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

Britt: I am a listener and a problem-solver. Whether it’s developing leaders in the workplace or helping my son develop into the 21-year-old man he is today. I’m not a career politician. I’m a neighbor who wants to make sure the ‘Westfield way’ of life remains sustainable for the next generation.

Cardwell: I’m an Army veteran and homegrown Hoosier. I led troops, managed large projects, and made tough decisions daily. After retiring, I studied creative writing at Indiana University and have authored an ongoing mystery and western thriller series of novels. My wife, Roni, and I live in Washington Township.

Easterhaus: I believe leadership is

about showing up, doing the work, and serving people well. My approach is grounded in listening, building relationships, and focusing on solutions. The board’s role is to review budgets, approve contracts, set policies such as township assistance standards, and ensure the township remains fiscally sound.

McLaurine: I want voters to know that I am a leader who values both the logic of a spreadsheet and the stories of the people behind it. My focus is always on creating systems where no one falls through the cracks. I am a mother, an author, and a professional who is deeply committed to keeping Westfield the best place to live, work and raise a family.

REGARDING RECENT LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO CONSOLIDATE OR ELIMINATE TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENTS, WHAT IS YOUR STANCE ON TOWNSHIP REFORM, AND HOW WILL YOU JUSTIFY YOUR TOWNSHIP’S CONTINUED EXISTENCE?

Britt: Westfield Washington Township is a high-performing unit. My goal is to justify our existence by outperforming the metrics set by the state. We justify our role by providing localized, immediate fire protection and township assistance that a county or state office simply cannot replicate with the same heart or speed.

Cardwell: The state is asking townships to show they provide real value to taxpayers, and I think that’s a fair

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question. Taxpayers deserve efficient government. The way townships prove their value is by delivering essential services, like fire protection and local assistance, while managing taxpayer dollars responsibly and transparently.

Easterhaus: Township government serves as the first line of assistance for residents facing immediate need. Because of the local authority and flexibility of the township, help can often be provided quickly, sometimes the same day. Townships work collaboratively with nonprofits and local partners to provide meaningful support.

McLaurine: My stance on reform is that we must justify our existence by maintaining a high level of professional oversight and demonstrating a clear ‘return on community investment’ that larger regional governments often lack. This way we prove that local control is the most efficient way to serve our residents.

WITH WESTFIELD’S EXPLOSIVE GROWTH, HOW WILL YOU ENSURE THE TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS NECESSARY RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL?

Britt: Growth must pay for growth. I will advocate for a data-driven budget that prioritizes the construction of Station 85 and the hiring of personnel ahead of the curve, not in reaction. I will work with the Trustee to identify non-essential spending that can be redirected to front-line first responders.

Cardwell: As Westfield grows north and east, we have to make sure fire stations, staffing, and equipment keep pace, so response times stay low. That also means working closely with the City of Westfield to plan where future stations and resources will be needed.

Easterhaus: There are two new fire stations being developed in the northern part of the area. These stations are intentionally placed to support continued residential growth and development.

Fire Station 82 is the township’s current fire station and is being remodeled to ensure it supports both current operations and future needs.

McLaurine: I will advocate for a longterm capital improvement plan that aligns with our city’s growth projections. We must foster a collaborative relationship between the township board and city council to ensure our fire and EMS contracts are optimized for both speed and cost-effectiveness.

Development draws scrutiny from residents, APC

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

During the April 6 Westfield Advisory Plan Commission meeting, area residents and APC members expressed concerns about a proposed housing development in the northwest portion of Washington Township.

The Lakes at Freemont Planned Unit Development, first proposed at the March 23 Westfield City Council meeting, had a public hearing before the APC.

Proposed by developer Fischer Homes, the Lakes at Freemont would cover 108 acres and have a total of 220 homes in a development north of 193rd Street on both the east and west sides of Freemont Moore Road.

There would be four home types, ranging to 3,100 square feet. A type called Rear-Entry Designer Collection would face Freemont Moore Road on both sides in the center of the development. Seventy of those homes are planned on 4,700-square-foot lots. Some residents opposed those homes, claiming they would have only two bed-

rooms at a high price point.

“Who’s going to spend a half a million dollars on a two-bedroom home?”

resident Craig Kooy said. “They can’t even sell at $300,000 right at 5 percent (interest rate). They’re trying to get discounts and everything else (in other nearby subdivisions.) Let’s stop this insanity of going through and trying to push two-bedroom homes out there. Families want three- to four-bedroom (homes).”

Other residents expressed concern about minimal green space, light pol-

lution and the traffic that would be generated by The Lakes at Freemont in tandem with other developments being built or soon to be built in the same area, such as Winterburg, Finley Creek, Atwater and Ironstone.

“Road infrastructure overload is a big worry,” resident Alyssa Salgado said. “You have three entrances emptying onto (Freemont Moore Road) that is hardly two lanes. I know my horse trailer barely fits down the road.”

APC members expressed concern about density, particularly for the

Rear-Entry Design Collection.”

“Parts of this are too dense, just unnecessarily crowded together,” APC member Mark Keen said. “I see an awful lot of houses, and I don’t see a lot of open areas within this development that I think need to be there.”

Land use specialist Jon Dobosiewicz of Nelson and Frankenberger, representing Fischer Homes, said developments like The Lakes at Freemont are prescribed for the area in Westfield’s comprehensive plan.

“I would encourage folks to obtain a copy of the comprehensive plan and look into it in detail so that they can become aware of the expectations that the planning commission and council have advertised for the adoption of the comprehensive plan of what might be happening in that area,” Dobosiewicz said.

The Lakes at Freemont is next scheduled to have an APC workshop session May 18. The development is scheduled to be eligible for an APC recommendation June 1 and could be eligible for a city council vote June 8.

WFD to launch initiative for memory care patients

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

One of Westfield Fire Department community resource paramedic Walter Rippy’s main responsibilities is to respond to residents who need help in their homes, particularly people with memory-loss issues.

“There are many people living in Westfield with some form of dementia, as well as care partners, and there’s a lack of resources that they have,” Rippy said.

for their care partners.

“The call to action right now is to develop this community action team and (see) what it looks like and where it’s going to go is very much open ended,” said Brandon Taylor, battalion chief for Westfield EMS.

The WPD is launching a new initiative, Dementia-Friendly Westfield, focused on building a more informed, connected and supportive community.

Rippy is organizing a community action team that will bring together caregivers, health professionals, local leaders, businesses and residents to create spaces and programs that reduce isolation and improve quality of life for individuals living with dementia and

Taylor said once partners are identified, events and spaces can be created to help the community be more dementia friendly.

“My vision is to bring a lot of resources to this community,” Rippy said. “(We’d like to) host memory cafes, which are a series where a caregiver and a partner can come in and tell their story and then allow the public to ask questions.”

Rippy said he intends to have the first public event related to Dementia-Friendly Westfield June 24.

Those interested in Dementia-Friendly Westfield can email Rippy at wrippy@westfield.in.gov. The city is building a website at westfieldin.gov/ dementiafriendly.

No Gimmicks, Just Growth

Ivy Tech Hamilton County contributes $298.6 million to region

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Ivy Tech Community College Hamilton County has reported that its impact on the region adds more than $298.6 million in income through its students, alumni and operations.

According to a news release from the college, the benefits include $192.3 million in added student income, $83 million in added business income, $18.8 million in added income from campus activities and $4.5 million in social savings related to health, the justice system and income assistance in Indiana.

The overall impact of Ivy Tech was cited in a new report on the economic value of the college, as measured during fiscal year 2024-25 by Lightcast. The report found that the statewide impact of Ivy Tech adds more than $4.8 billion in income through its students, alumni and operations of campuses throughout the state — equal to more than 63,000 jobs supported, or 1 out of every 67 jobs in the state.

“Ivy Tech is a major catalyst for economic growth — investing in Hoosiers, strengthening our region and delivering impact that lasts for generations,” Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Hamilton County Rachel Kartz stated. “When you factor in both the economic and social benefits, the impact is clear. For a campus that was only three years old when this data was captured during the 2024-25 academic year, we are immensely proud of the meaningful difference we are already making in Hamilton County, and we know our impact will continue to grow for years to come.”

The Lightcast report highlighted the return on investment from the perspective of students, taxpayers and society at large. For every $1 invested in Ivy Tech Hamilton County, taxpayers get a return of $2. For every $1 students invested in Ivy Tech Hamilton County in the form of out-of-pocket expenses and time and money forgone, students will see a return of $5.10 in higher future earnings. For every dollar invested in Ivy Tech Hamilton County, the people of Indiana see a cumulative benefit of $10.30.

Interior of the bus that the Westfield Creative Collective uses to give local creative-oriented businesses a chance to test and grow their products in a visible community space. It is called the Next Stop Shop Bus. (Photo by Todd Golden)

WCC launches program to help local creatives

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

The Westfield Creative Collective, an arts networking group that operates as a limited liability company, has begun its latest endeavor to support local makers and creative entrepreneurs.

On April 1, the WCC had its Collaborative Retail Pilot grand opening in Grand Junction Plaza. The WCC is using the mobile Next Stop Shop Bus to host creative entrepreneurs throughout April inside the bus at Grand Junction Plaza.

The Next Stop Shop Bus is a partnership between Indianapolis-based economic development nonprofit Pattern and the City of Westfield to help creative-based endeavors. The goal is to provide “low-risk” commercial space for creative businesses to test and grow their products while activating a visible community space.

WCC Creative founder Laci McClain said low-risk commercial space is designed to reduce the financial and operational barriers that creative entrepreneurs often face when entering retail.

“Traditional storefronts require significant upfront investment — longterm leases, buildout costs, inventory commitments, staffing and ongoing overhead,” she said. “For many creatives, especially those in early or growth stages, that level of risk can be prohibitive.”

Baldwin said the retail pilot program has the benefit for creative business owners of minimal upfront cost compared to a traditional lease, short-term, flexible participation rather than longterm commitments, shared operational responsibilities, including staffing and space management, built-in foot traffic and visibility through a centralized, curated retail environment and a col-

laborative ecosystem, where vendors benefit from cross-promotion and shared audiences.

McClain said 10 vendors are inside the bus and four are on a waiting list. The endeavor also offers a place for creatives if they have been displaced.

“In the midst of really rapid development, when communities develop like Westfield at the pace that they do, artists and creative entrepreneurs, small business owners are the first ones to be displaced,” McClain said. “(We want to) at least be on the cusp of it to step in and help have a solution to this problem.”

The Next Stop Shop Bus will be open Wednesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m. in April. There is the opportunity for hours to be flexible based on events going on at Grand Junction Plaza.

Because it’s a pilot program, McClain said there is only a commitment to continue the Next Stop Shop Bus through the end of the month, with the possibility of extending to September.

“April is going to at least give us an opportunity to test the model, but it doesn’t really give us a viable experiment. It’s not enough time,” said McClain, who is hoping the new restaurants on Grand Junction Plaza generate enough foot traffic to keep the WCC initiative in the Next Stop Shop Bus going beyond April.

McClain said the initiative has a primary goal of creating a larger space for creative entrepreneurs. The organization also is launching a monthly series April 24 called Fourth Fridays at Rivet Coffee Bar and Roastery at 337 Jersey St. It will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The first event features artist Haley Vergon, with live music by Naomi Gray.

For tickets and for upcoming WCC events, visit westfieldcreativecollective. com/events-1.

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 Adopt-a-Trail program — In conjunction with the April 25 Green Day event, Westfield Parks & Recreation Department will introduce its new Adopt-a-Trail program, offering residents a way to make a lasting impact on the community’s trail system. The Adopt-a-Trail Program is free and open to individuals and willing to commit to cleaning a 1- to-2-mile stretch of trail at least three times per season, March through October, for a two-year term. The city will provide participants with safety vests, trash grabbers, trash bags, and other supplies for each session. To learn more, visit westfieldin.gov/greenday.

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 HAND to host Suburban Housing Conference — Nonprofit Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development Inc. will host its 12th annual Suburban Housing Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 at the IMMI Conference Center at 18880 East St. in Westfield. Presented by the Hamilton County Community Foundation, the conference will bring together local elected officials, municipal staff, developers, employers, lenders, and nonprofit leaders from across Hamilton, Boone and Tipton counties for a focused, half-day experience exploring how housing impacts communities and local decision-making. Registration is now open. For more or to reserve a seat, visit handincorporated.org/2026-suburban-housing-conference-april-23/

 Mayor’s Youth Council Application Portal Open — The City of Westfield has opened its application portal for the 2026-27 cohort of the Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council. The Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council is a leadership development program designed for local high school students eager to make a positive impact in their community. The online application will remain open until 3 p.m. April 17. To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a resident of Westfield (at least one parent or legal guardian residing in Westfield)

• Be a current or incoming high school student (public, private, or homeschooled)

• Be self-motivated and committed to fulfilling their responsibilities

• Be able to dedicate approximately 5-10 hours per week to WMYC activities

To learn more about the Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council, visit westfieldin. gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/180

COMMUNITY

City announces street projects

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The City of Westfield Public Works Department has announced this year’s road construction and street repaving projects.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

• 181st Steet and Grand Park Boulevard: Roundabout construction begins April 4 and a 60-day closure is anticipated.

• 191st widening: Widening of 191st Street from Tomlinson Road to Grand Park Boulevard, including a roundabout at Grand Park Boulevard and a pedestrian bridge for Monon over 191st. Remaining construction on 191st Street and the Monon pedestrian bridge over 191st is projected for spring 2027.

• Ind. 32 project: Road widening work on the south side of Ind. 32 will begin this spring, along with construction of the Ind. 32 and East Street roundabout. Traffic will remain open east-west during construction. Later in the year, traffic will be shifted south on the newly constructed roadway to allow the contractor to complete the remaining north side reconstruction work. All construction work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year.

• Monon Tunnel: Work on the Monon Tunnel at 161st Street began March 2. Work will continue through the end of the year. While a full closure of 161st Street is not anticipated, there could be lane restrictions at times.

• Penn Street extension: The Penn Street extension is a new roadway segment to connect Penn Street from East Street to Hillcrest Drive, just north of the Ambrose on Main project. Work will begin in August. The project will include on-street parking, sidewalks, lighting and signage; anticipated closure for 60 days.

• Additional projects: A traffic signal at Grand Park Boulevard and Tournament Trail, widening of Mule Barn Road, downtown drainage improvements and a raised crosswalk at 151st Street and American Lotus Drive.

For a full list of projects, visit westfieldin.gov/construction.

REPAVING PROJECTS

Street repaving projects will begin approximately the first week of May and continue through the first week of October. Specific timelines will be announced as the summer progresses. Each paving project begins with milling the top surface of asphalt and repaving it with a new layer about 2 to 4 inches thick. Typical milling and paving projects take three to five days to complete and require lane restrictions. There will be a total of 20 streets repaved in the Village Farms neighborhood, five in Countryside, four in Oak Manor, two in Oak Park and one in Hillcrest. Twelve street sections will be repaved in nonneighborhood specific locations.

The Indiana Department of Transportation awarded Westfield an additional $911,000 through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program following bid openings for repaving projects. More repaving projects will be announced at a later date.

For a full list of projects, visit westfieldin.gov/construction.

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NHS senior shortstop keeps honing baseball skills

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville High School senior shortstop Aiden Reynolds is passionate about the only sport he has ever played

“He’s a super talented kid who works very hard at this craft,” Millers coach Justin Keever said. “He’s an excellent hitter and a smart player who sleeps and drinks baseball. He’s a fouryear starter. He’s been hitting at the top of the order for us from the word go. He’s continued to develop and got better and better every year as his body has matured. More importantly, he’s been an excellent leader for us this year. He’s invested in his teammates.”

Through the first five games, Reynolds led the team with a .375 batting average with one home run and six RBIs.

“I think my biggest improvement has been made on the defensive side,” he said. “I am much more confident with my glove and footwork.”

The Millers finished 16-11 last season. 22-7 in 2024 and 23-7 in 2023.

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Favorite athlete: Javier Baez

Favorite movie: “Interstellar”

Favorite food: Pasta with freshly grated parmesan

Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs

Favorite holiday: Christmas

“Our goal is to win, that is the only thing that every single person agrees on,” Reynolds said. “Obviously, I expect myself to perform well, but winning outweighs everything else.”

Reynolds had a .309 average with three home runs and 19 RBIs last season. He hit .373 with 27 RBIs as a sophomore and hit .315 as a freshman.

Reynolds started playing baseball at

age 3.

“I started to really take my training seriously when I was going into my (11-under club) season, and ever since then I have continued to get better,” he said. “What makes me passionate about baseball is seeing all of the hard work I put in pay off. It’s very rewarding to see and feel that, and that’s what makes me want to work.”

Reynolds committed to continue his career at Indiana University as a freshman.

“I had talked with numerous other schools at the time, but ultimately it felt like the coaches at IU were the best fit for me, plus it is close to home,” said Reynolds, who will report June 22 to IU. “I think IU is the right fit because they believe in building a strong community within the baseball team and I think that’s exactly how my career at Noblesville has been, and because of that, I think it will be an easy transition from high school to college.”

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25 Years of Faith: Riverview’s longest-serving volunteer

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville resident Faith Gates has spent 25 years volunteering at Riverview Health in Noblesville.

Gates, 85, is the longest-serving volunteer at the hospital.

“Faith Gates has given so much of her time and has made such a tremendous impact to the hospital,” Riverview Health Volunteer Manager Melinda Nash said.

Gates began volunteering at Riverview Health in 2001.

“My mother had always volunteered at her local hospital,” Gates said. “That kind of gave me the idea. I’ve always been able to volunteer, and I have always wanted to.”

A former teacher, Gates said she has performed several tasks as a Riverview Health volunteer.

“Mostly, it’s about what we can do for the patients and people coming into the hospital,” Gates said. “I started out working in the surgery area greeting the patients and families as they came in to have surgery. I also have worked

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it’s about being a friendly face to greet them with a smile and help them find what they need.”

After her husband Keith Gates retired, she talked him into joining the volunteer team at Riverview Health as well. The two also have done volunteer work with Agape Therapeutic Riding, local food pantries and their church.

with others at the hospital, saying the team makes each shift worthwhile.

“We have a lot of volunteers, and we all look out for each other and care about each other,” Gates said. “That’s another thing that makes a difference. You make friendships.”

She said it’s fulfilling to help people.

“People know you care when you show that you’re interested in them,” Gates said. “It’s just very satisfying to know that I can do this little thing, especially when I’m as old as I am, to help other people.”

Gates encourages community members to look into the volunteer program at Riverview Health.

at the visitors entrance, the nurses station, in the cardiac waiting room and at the emergency room desk.”

She enjoys talking to patients and families.

“I like being out where I meet people and get to talk to them,” Gates said.

“Most of the time it’s very pleasant, and it’s just a quick conversation, but

“It’s really good for us to do it together,” Gates said. “We can talk about it, and the other person understands a little bit more about what we’re doing, what has happened and circumstances. We get lunch at the hospital when we work, and we eat lunch together with a whole bunch of other volunteers and have a good time getting to know each other.”

Gates said she enjoys volunteering

“Volunteering at the hospital helps them immensely,” Gates said. “The little jobs we do that take a lot of time or energy ensure the nurses and other staff don’t have to do those things. When I first started, I didn’t know many people and didn’t branch out as much. Now, since I have been here and have gotten to know a few more volunteers and staff, it’s made a difference in my life, and I hope it’s made a difference in the lives of people that I’ve met.”

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Extension campaign begins

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The Friends of Hamilton County Extension has launched the public phase of its fundraising campaign to support improvements at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds as part of the Silos @ 37 Hamilton County: 4-H Fairgrounds and Events Center project.

The campaign kickoff coincided with the organization’s “Denim & Diamonds” event March 6 where early donors were honored, including foundation donors Sonny and Glendia Beck and the Beck Foundation; Gary Reynolds and the Reynolds Family; and Charlotte and Forrest Lucas.

Several Seed Gift Partners also were recognized, including Hamilton County Tourism; Riverview Health Foundation; Duke Energy; Hamilton County Farm Bureau; Hamilton County Extension Homemakers; and the Hamilton County Master Gardeners.

“It was a wonderful evening to gather with people who value Extension and want to see it continue to thrive in Hamilton County,” stated David Day, chairman of the Friends of Hamilton

County Extension Board. “We’ve made great progress, but there’s more work ahead, and we welcome anyone who wants to be part of this effort.”

Phase 1A of the project — a $15 million investment funded by Hamilton County — was completed last fall. It includes improvements to the exhibition center and llama barn and a new Bicentennial Pavilion.

The Friends of Hamilton County Extension has raised more than $4 million in donations, grants and pledges to support ongoing improvements. For more, contact friendsofhamcoextension@ gmail.com or call 463-254-2022.

Please register by calling Tom’s office at: 317-569-9339.

Please leave your Name, Cell Phone Number, Email Address, and the number of guests that would like to attend.

BUILT PUD approved

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

The Westfield City Council unanimously approved the BUILT Planned Unit Development ordinance during its March 23 meeting. The PUD will bring a “commercial maker space facility” on the west side of Gray Road just south of Ind. 32 and just north of the Midland Trace Trail.

The PUD, named after its limited liability company BUILT LLC, is slated for an 11-acre site. The developer is Noblesville-based Mainstreet under the name BUILT LLC.

According to the ordinance language, a “commercial maker space facility” is “a campus of flex commercial buildings providing workspace and storage for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and service providers to operate, create, assemble, store inventory and collaborate. Makerspace uses include light manufacturing, product assembly, e-commerce fulfillment, light distribution and storage (not to exceed 3,500 square feet per tenant), professional services, equipment storage and office

Rendering of the BUILT Planned Unit Development. (Screenshot from City Council agenda packet)

services.”

BUILT is only using the northwest portion of the property. Development in the southeast portion of the parcel would have to come back to city council for approval.

BUILT opened its first location in 2025 on Zionsville Road in Indianapolis. It has proposed locations at Eagledale in Indianapolis and in Marion in Grant County.

The BUILT PUD proposal first came before the council during its Jan. 26 meeting.

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Fifteen teams advance from WHS Innovation

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Fifteen teams advanced from the first round of the sixth annual Westfield High School Innovation Competition, which took place March 26 at Shamrock Station in the former Westfield library location.

The Innovation Competition provides students with entrepreneurial experience as they develop and pitch business concepts in a team concept.

It is a three-round competition with two elimination rounds in April. The final round is May 12. The winner of the competition will earn more than $10,000 in seed funding to bring their business to life.

During the first round, attendees served as judges for the 85 participating teams.

The 15 teams that advanced were:

• Books and Belonging, Addison Mercer

• Caddu, Maggie Pasztor

• cleanoutcashin, Adrian Feltrinelli

• Cublet, Jenna Awad and Mia Blackwell

• DoseDelivery, Noor Ahmed and Adriana Mejia

• Elizabeth Florence, Jayden Belyew and Tilly Fricker

• MAS Hairbrush, Sofia Mendoza Perez, Ana Morales, and Michelle Morales-Gonzalez

• Pace Plate, Lillian Clark, Quinn Hokanson, and Sloane Seyferth

• Pocket Polish, Andrew Carney, Keaton Chapman, and Austin Onda

• Protégé, Avy Arun, Ritvik Bhatia, and Jett Foster

• Rebai, Luke Moulder

• SpikeScrew, Jack McKinney and Owen Sawa

• Str8 Plate, Aikam Mann

• Templ, John Bunch and Nick McKeown

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The teams will compete at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce luncheon at 11 a.m. April 23 at The Club at Chatham Hills. They will compete for $2,000 in Chamber prize funding. Five teams will advance to the finals at 7 p.m. May 12 at WHS. The final round uses a pitch competition, similar to the TV show “Shark Tank,” where local investors from around Hamilton County will award to $10,000 to the winning team.

WHS presents ‘Noises Off’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Westfield High School junior Layne Thompson is getting a chance to display his comedic skills.

Thompson is cast as Tim in the school’s production of “Noises Off” April 23-25 at the school. Performances are 7 p.m. April 23-24 and 2 and 7 p.m. April 25.

“I like building on the nervous energy that Tim has,” Thompson said. “He’s very timid and, ‘Oh, my gosh, am I doing something wrong?’ But I love playing him because he gets to do so much being the techie character. I get to fall downstairs, and there is a little bit where I pretend to fix doors. It’s getting into the character of somebody different than I am in real life.”

Thompson has twice played a villain in WHS plays.

“I’ve had funnier moments like Lurch from ‘The Addams Family,’ but this is one of the funniest roles I’ve had here,” he said.

The play is about actors staging a performance, a show within a show, of actors in the 1980s putting on a show about the 1960s.

“I love the costumes in the show,” Thompson said. “The costuming department did amazing with all of this.”

Senior Izzie Dulin has worked on costumes since middle school.

“The biggest challenge is combining both the ‘60s and ‘80s in a coherent way that communicates the specific changes in the time period,” she said. “There’s a lot of research into what we do.”

Elaine Clarke is the assistant director.

“We were looking for a comedy and something different than we did last year,” Clarke said. “We felt with the group of students we have this year that taking on some (work) that is technically more specific would pay off.”

Junior Lilly Kerbleski is the production manager.

“I love it because it does involve a lot of creativity,” Kerbleski said. “We do a lot of shopping, too. It’s a lot of ordering stuff on Amazon. We work with a lot of actors and with the props. I do a lot of managing with deadlines. In the past, I’ve done props and sound, and I really like working with props.”

Senior Megan Mramor is the set shop manager.

“I’ve done the technical side for the last four years,” she said. “I love how everyone works together and learns, even if you are a complete newbie, on set building.”

For more, visit westfieldtheatrechoir. com/shows.

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Candidates eye Superior Court 4 judge seat

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Trampas Whalin, Chadwick Hill and Angela Swenson are running for judge of Hamilton County Superior Court 4 in the May 5 Republican primary. There are no Democratic challengers.

Whalin is an attorney and owns Whalin Legal. He also is president of the Hamilton County Bar Association. Hill is a Hamilton County senior magistrate, and Swenson is an attorney and small business owner.

The candidates answered the following questions from Current:

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE?

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Hill: My reputation for fairness and impartiality is battle-tested through more than five years on the bench. Attorneys and clients know I listen with compassion, apply the law and provide predictable analysis. Unlike my opponents, I have judicial experience and 27 years in law, ensuring a knowledgeable transition and effective leadership.

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Whalin: I’m running because this is where I believe my experience, temperament, common sense and sense of duty can best serve others. Serving as a judge is not about status to me; it is about taking on a serious responsibility and serving people fairly when the stakes are often very personal.

Hill: This election carries significant consequences. A judge ready on day one; it is not a place for on-the-job training. The community deserves the most qualified candidate with proven judicial temperament. I bring the knowledge and experience necessary to the judicial bench.

Swenson: I am running to serve my community as a fair and impartial judge. I have a longstanding commitment to public service, and I believe in applying the law faithfully, treating all individuals with respect and ensuring equal justice for all.

WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM YOUR OPPONENTS?

Whalin: I bring broad, real-world legal experience, from interning in a prosecutor’s office to serving as a public defender to owning my own practice

Swenson: I offer a broad range of legal experience and a background of military service that has shaped my discipline, work ethic and decision-making. These experiences, combined with my perspective, allow me to approach each case thoughtfully, apply the law fairly and treat all parties with respect and impartiality.

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES?

Whalin: Respect for every person in the courtroom, reason grounded in experience, common sense and the duty to uphold the Constitution and reliability in ensuring the court is prepared, efficient and dependable. Voters deserve a judge who applies the law fairly, treats people well and earns public trust.

Hill: Protection of all residents and businesses in the Hamilton County community, applying a balanced, logic-based application of the law to everyone that appears before me and providing a court that is transparent and accessible to the community.

Swenson: My top priorities are expanding mediation programs to resolve cases efficiently, improving court accessibility for all litigants and ensuring timely case management. I am committed to a court system that is fair, respectful and efficient while reducing unnecessary delays.

WHAT DO YOU MOST WANT VOTERS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

Whalin: I want voters to know I’m prepared, even-tempered and committed to service. I’ve built my life and career in Hamilton County and I understand that every case affects real

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people. I will approach the bench with humility, independence, sound judg ment, common sense and respect for everyone who enters the courtroom.

Hill: I live in Hamilton County, where my wife and I raised our children. My parents — my father, a former Indiana state trooper, lawyer and Superior Court judge — instilled values I’ve passed to my family. As a judicial offi cer, I’m committed to protecting our community and strengthening trust between the court and the people it serves.

Swenson: I am committed to service, community and family. I served eight years in the Army Reserve as a military police officer and value time with my family while volunteering with the Li ons, Girl Scouts and the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

WHAT IS YOUR JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY REGARDING ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING PROGRAMS (E.G., DRUG OR VETERANS’ COURTS) FOR NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS?

Whalin: For appropriate nonviolent offenders, alternative sentencing pro grams can address underlying issues, encourage rehabilitation and protect public safety. I support these prob lem-solving courts when they are con sistent with the law, grounded in the facts and accountable. Through my cli ents, I have seen firsthand the positive difference they can make.

Hill: Managing a busy docket requires deep understanding of court resources,

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 Spring Swing returns Westfield’s dance event, Spring Swing, returns to The Bridgewater Club April 18, for music, dancing and family activities. Spring Swing combines the tradition of father-daughter and mother-son dances and adds a “Someone Special” category,

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Sun

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

Sun King Brewery is set to be the latest addition to the revitalization of downtown Westfield.

Sun King will be at 133 S. Union St., at the northeast corner of Union and Jersey Streets. Its distinctive building is on the eastern end of Grand Junction Plaza.

“You look around, you can start to see it come together,” Mayor Scott Willis said of the reshaping of downtown, including along Jersey Street on the north side of Grand Junction Plaza.

The Union at Grand Junction, a mixed-use project, includes apartments and several businesses. Most of the commercial space is occupied by businesses and other restaurants, including H Steakhouse on the southwest corner of Jersey and Mill Streets.

“You don’t want to rush things, but I always worry, ‘Are people going to be patient enough to see this come together?’ Willis said. “So, I’m really excited.”

Sun King CEO and co-founder Dave Colt is excited to be part of the city’s growth. He said what will be Hamilton County’s third Sun King — the other two are in Fishers and Carmel — has a tentative opening date of April 24.

“We like to be thought of as sort of the heart of the community, a place to gather,” Colt said. “You can be very casual with it. Family, extended family, friends, the soccer team, whatever you got, we’re happy to have you and to make you feel welcome.”

Colt said Sun King has been intentional about opening in places where there is plenty of foot traffic and events — such as its brewery along the Monon Trail in Carmel’s Midtown Plaza and its Fishers location at The Yard at Fishers District. Sun King’s Westfield location at Grand Junction Plaza is in the same mold.

Sun King Vice President of Retail Operations Troy Gregory said Westfield Sun King will contribute to Grand

set to open in revitalized downtown Westfield

Junction Plaza’s emergence as a social epicenter in Westfield.

“The appeal is the big park across the street,” Gregory said. “Five steps across the road, and you’re in Grand Junction Park. It is an outdoor concert venue. It is a huge playground for kids,

biking trails, walking trails. There’s a community center. They hold festivals out there. I just worked the St Patrick’s Day festival out there on (March 14), and when all these things are happening outside your door, it’s like a lot of bonus programming.”

SUN KING RESTAURANT CHOICES

Part of the Sun King Brewery experience is the food available on-site.

For Sun King’s Westfield location, there will be two options, both run by restaurateur Ali Awad.

Stacked House will feature stacked burgers, smash burgers, pulled pork, fish tacos, buffalo chicken wraps, chicken wings, giant soft pretzels and salad options. Everything is made to order, according to Awad.

“The menu is designed for really high quality and quick execution of the food,” Awad said. “So, the reason I went with smash burgers is because smash burg-

ers are fast. The reason I have a lot of salad options is because salad options are fast. You know, wraps are quick and easy to do, but they’re quality wraps.”

In Sun King’s upstairs, Awad created a concept called Upper House Social, which will feature shareable items that Awad said will be “upscale.”

“What Sun King has expressed to me is for the upstairs, they wanted to kind of get a different experience,” Awad said. “It’s coming out of the same kitchen (as Stacked House), but it comes more from my background of fine dining.”

Sun King’s brick dominates the eastern end of Jersey Street. It has a large canopy over the top of the second floor that overlooks Grand Junction Plaza.

“Taking a look at our Westfield location, the ground that the building sits on (was where) the first firehouse for Westfield was,” Colt said. “Westfield (city planners) asked if we could somehow incorporate that into our design. And we gladly said yes.”

Gregory said Westfield’s growth is appealing to Sun King, especially at a challenging time for brew pub businesses. He said 2025 was the worst year for the craft beer industry since the model began in the 1980s and grew in the 1990s.

“It goes back to taking advantage of every piece you can (to be successful) so the density of a community is so important,” Gregory said. “We need that (Hamilton County) population to feed us and work with and partner with, but we also need their kids and young adults to help us run these spaces.”

As for its signature products, Gregory said Sun King usually crafts “50 beers in a given year.” He said some are yearround and others are seasonal. He also said there are three to seven IPAs available at any given time.

“Generally speaking, you can find all the beers that we produce at some point during the course of the year at all of our stores,” Colt said.

All Sun King Breweries also have food available.

“Our team is going to kind of let you know, especially if it’s your first time, how food ordering and that process works,” Colt said. “Whether ordering through an app or at the kiosk itself, it’s very casual. Sit back, relax and enjoy your time.”

Family fulfills ambitions at Grand Junction Brewing Co.

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

Married couple Ken and Heather Garbez each had a dream when they worked in the wholesale automotive business. Ken wanted to run a brewery and Heather wanted to operate a coffee shop.

The couple have made their dreams a reality at Westfield’s Grand Junction Brewing Co.

The couple and their son Hayden became majority owners of Grand Junction Brewing Co. in August 2025. That fulfilled Ken’s dream of running a brewery. Recently, Heather’s dream came true when the grind @ the Junction coffee shop was opened inside the brewery at 1189 E. 181st St.

“We want this to be a community space,” Heather said. “Not just, ‘let’s go to the brewery.’ You can come in and you can have a beer, or you can come in here and have a great cup of coffee from a local roaster. That’s the direction we’re going to encapsulate the whole community.”

Ken had the ambition of being a brewer for 20 years. Through his travels in his previous job, he noticed that breweries often had a coffee option for customers.

“That’s something we didn’t see here in Indiana,” Ken said. “I’ve got a building that’s sitting here 24 hours a day. I’m paying for electricity. I’m brewing in the back during the day. So, it’s not going to be much more to do (coffee), other than the capital investment of the coffee bar.”

Coffee isn’t Heather’s only passion. She’s training to be a pastry chef with the goal of selling pastries with coffee and through a current partnership with B’s Bagels.

“We try to bring a more authentic type of coffee from around the world,” Heather said. “Hayden and I have been dialing in a new menu. There’s a lot of different style of coffees from around the world.”

Ken noted that the coffee model is similar to craft brewing because most craft breweries offer multiple types of recipes.

The brewery space itself has changed under the family’s ownership. Grand Junction Brewing Co. beer is available in coolers where it wasn’t previously. And Hayden noted that 10 percent discounts are available for faculty and students at nearby Westfield High School.

Grand Junction Brewery Co. will soon have a new menu and new hours.

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Grace Brown and Andrew Kurz dance to “Edelweiss Waltz” at the March 13 Reason to Dance, Reason to Hope competition.

(Photo courtesy of Andrew Kurz)

Barber with secret shop wins Riley dance fundraiser

By Samantha Kupiainen news@youarecurrent.com

Three months before being crowned a ballroom dance champion, Carmel barber Andrew Kurz had never set foot on a dance floor.

The Westfield resident won the Reason to Dance, Reason to Hope competition March 13, benefiting patients at Riley Hospital for Children. He signed up to compete after a longtime client alerted him that another contestant had dropped out.

“God just put it on my heart,” Kurz said. “I’ve always been the one to stay in the background and do good, but sometimes you’ve got to come into the front, into the light, and make a bigger impact than you ever would.”

Reason to Dance, Reason to Hope is modeled after the “Dancing with the Stars” TV show. The fundraiser features eight local celebrities partnered with dance professionals. They practice two dance routines together before competing in the event at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

By the time Kurz began rehearsing with his dance partner, Grace Brown, most of the other competitors had been practicing for several weeks.

“Everybody was already fundraising, they were already doing dance practice, everything of that nature,” Kurz said. “I first met Grace on Dec. 27. I knew it was really time to step up. We practiced three days a week, 45 minutes to two hours each time. The week of the event it was every day. We started raising

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Each team aimed to raise at least $30,000 to benefit Riley Children’s Foundation and its pediatric research and child-life programs.

Kurz runs a “secret” barbershop, Royal Oak Society, in Carmel. He does not advertise the shop, and there’s no signage on its building; rather, clients find him via word of mouth.

Several of those clients supported his ballroom endeavor with donations.

Kurz learned two dance routines: “Edelweiss Waltz” and a Pokemonthemed performance. Each team geared one dance for kids.

Before Kurz stepped out to do his final routine, he made a last-minute donation to his campaign, not knowing where he stood at in the competition or how much he had fundraised so far.

“I go to put my hand on the door, and it was that voice inside,” he said. “It was like God literally stopped me and said, ‘You haven’t made your donation yet.’”

In the busy-ness of preparing for the competition, Kurz had forgotten to make a donation. So, he contributed $500.

Four hours later, he was named grand champion, winning the competition by $600. From Jan. 6 to March 13, Kurz fundraised $41,288.

“In my life, I’ve never been more happy than to just help and truly make a difference in the community,” Kurz said. “That’s way more than I could ever ask for.”

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Actor reprises role in Civic’s ‘Fiddler’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Tobin Strader has deep ties to “Fiddler on the Roof.”

The Fishers resident is reprising his role of Tevye in Civic Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” which runs April 24 to May 9 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Strader, who previously played Tevye the last time Civic performed it in 2016, directed the musical twice at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis.

“This is just a show I feel is deeply in my DNA,” Strader said. “I played it in high school in 1987 in Charleston, Ill. I’ve just always connected with this show. My dad listened to (the music) a lot. It was a big deal in my house when I got to play Tevye in high school and for him to see me do it as an adult. The songs are beautiful and I love the story.”

Tevye is the father of five daughters. Strader said with his two sons being adults now, the role is more meaningful.

“From them being kids 10 years ago to grown adults now, the story resonates with me more,” he said. “I’m always looking for different ways to tell the story, so the audience relates to it. Now, it’s trying to convey the emotional highs and lows of watching his daughters become independent.”

Strader has known cast member Sadie Cohen for several years. He cast Cohen, now a Carmel High School junior, as one of the children eight years ago in Brebeuf Jesuit’s production of “The King and I.” Strader and Sadie were in Civic’s “The Sound of Music” in 2023. Sadie’s mother, Melissa Cohen, plays her mother Golde. It will be Melissa’s debut in a Civic Theatre main stage production. She did participate in Civic’s “Jesus Chris Superstar” concert in 2025.

“I’ve been involved with Civic for many years as a volunteer and board member, so to be able to act on the stage is really a great honor,” she said.

Her son, Evan, a Creekside Middle School eighth-grader, is in the ensemble, too.

“It’s a family affair and it’s very, very special,” Melissa said.

Melissa is a cantor for Congregation Beth-El Zedeck

“It’s probably been 20 years since I’ve been on a stage in a production,” Melissa said.

Sadie has been performing since she was 7 years old

“At first, it was just a ‘me’ thing, and then as Evan got older, he started doing it,” she said. “So, I’ve gotten to do a few shows with my brother, which has been super fun, and now my mom is included, too. It’s full circle now.”

Sadie played the role of daughter Chava in the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre production in 2024.

“It’s one of the first musicals I think I ever saw when Civic did it 10 years ago,” she said. “It’s always been a fantastic show, and it stands out to me and my family because we are Jewish. It’s such a special, powerful story.“

Sadie said she is trying new things to portray the character a little bit differently.

“It’s special getting to have these deep and emotional scenes with my mom and Tobin, who I’ve also known

From left, Mackenzie Foulks, Gretta Hambrook, Sadie Cohen, Tobin Strader and Melissa Cohen. (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hasty Photography)

my entire life,” she said. “It’s a different situation acting with people I don’t know personally than acting with my family on stage.”

Melissa said the story is not unlike her own family’s story of coming to America.

“My great-grandmother left Ukraine about the same time,” Melissa said.

Mackenzie Foulks, a 2016 North Central High School graduate, plays Hodel.

“I knew some of the songs, but I didn’t know much about the story,” she said. “I’ve always been fascinated with that time in history in the pre-Russian Revolution.”

Foulks said the biggest challenge is working on a 1905 Yiddish accent.

“We are all working on things together, and it’s nice to be in a family unit on stage,” he said.

Civic Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director Michael Lasley is directing the show as he did in 2106. He directed three shows in the 2015-16 season.

“It’s kind of a blur and I’m glad to get a chance to do it again when my brain is more engaged in it,” he said. “I’m proud of what we did but I think this will be a great production as well. Different people bring different energy.”

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’

“Singin’ in the Rain” runs through May 23 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards. com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Feinstein’s cabaret presents “Who’s Bad, The Ultimate Michael’ April 17, followed by Dueling Pianos April 18 at Feinstein’s in Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

MELANGE SERIES

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents the Melange Series April 18-19 at The Florence at Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘MEN ON BOATS’

Carmel Community Players present “Men on Boats” April 17 to 26 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN

Michael Feinstein will perform with special guest Sandi Patty at 8 p.m. April 17 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘SYMPHONIC ODYSSEY’

Carmel Symphony Orchestra presents “Symphonic Odyssey” at 7 p.m. April 18 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

 Rice, Anderson concert canceled — The April 18 concert featuring Chase Rice with Clayton Anderson as an opening act at Fishers Event Center has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. No reason was given for the cancellation.

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Men on Boats’ docks at CCP

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Director Samantha Kelly has a special connection to “Men on Boats.”

Kelly performed in the play at Albion (Mich.) College, she said.

“It was fun to have a different take on history and not have a bunch of dudes,” she said.

Carmel Community Players presents “Men on Boats” April 17 to 26 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. The play features females portraying male characters.

“It’s pretty much all comedic,” said Kelly, an Indianapolis resident and 2015 North Central High School graduate. “There’s some dramatic elements to it and we definitely touch on the fact that history was written by white men, so there are lot of things that get erased. Overall, it’s a very, very funny show. There are twists and turns, and you never know what is

going to happen next.”

Noblesville resident Barb Weaver plays Major John Wesley Powell, who led a three-month geographic expedition down the Green and Colorado rivers in 1869. Weaver said she likes the premise of playing a male role.

“I liked the fact it was based on history, a real expedition,” Weaver said. “It’s fun to read through the script and find out how much is actually new.”

Weaver said one challenge is that her character lost an arm in the Civil War.

“Right now, I’m just keeping my arm behind me,” she said.

Ozzie Buttler, a Herron High School senior from Indianapolis, plays Frank Goodman.

“For me, the biggest challenge is the (British) accent,” she said. “It’s the first show I’ve done with an accent. It’s an adjustment, but I’ve learned how to do it and I’m practicing.”

For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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Feinstein, Patty concert set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Michael Feinstein treasures any time he gets to share the stage with Sandi Patty.

Feinstein will be joined by special guest Patty at the 8 p.m. April 17 concert at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“Sandi is one of the great artists of our time, or perhaps any time,” Feinstein said. “She has an iconic voice, and she is a love of a human being. I adore collaborating with her and it always feels very special when I get to see her and simply to hear her sing.”

Patty said they will probably perform a couple of songs together. She had a project called “Broadway Stories” a few years ago.

“It has some of my favorite Broadway songs on it, and we have to do some American Songbook songs because that’s what Michael is all about, keeping those songs alive,” she said. “Michael is the aficionado of Gershwin, so I sent him a list of my suggestions and he gets first dibs. But I think we’re narrowing down the (setlist), and it’s going to be a wonderful musical evening.”

Feinstein, the artistic director for Allied Solutions Center, said the pair share a love for George and Ira Gershwin tunes. Feinstein said he hadn’t planned one but might have to add one.

Patty, who shares time between a home on the south side of Indianapolis and Oklahoma City, said the Palladium has become her favorite place to per-

form, replacing her previous favorite, a performing arts center in Cincinnati.

Patty, who has won several awards for her Contemporary Christian songs, said she performs once or twice a month.

“Retiring for me now means being home more than I’m on the road,” she said.

Patty met Feinstein at a patriotic event in Washington, D.C., several years ago.

“Every once in a while, our paths will cross whether it’s intentional or unintentional,” she said. “I’m so thrilled Michael invited me to be part of this evening again. We’ve done it a couple other times. He does such a beautiful job of hosting guest artists like myself.”

Feinstein has been busy lately promoting his friend Liza Minnelli’s autobiography, “Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!” Feinstein helped Minnelli write the book.

“The response has been extraordinary with the book being No. 1 on The New York Times and USA Today and Amazon lists, really all around the world,” he said. “It’s been humbling to see how revered and loved Liza is after all these years. I’m very happy for her and grateful to be involved in the process.”

Feinstein said the book took 10 years to put together.

“The response is such that it tells me people were waiting to hear her story,” he said. “I’m grateful she had the courage to step out and tell her story in such an honest way. That’s made all the difference in the success of the book.”

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

ENTERTAINMENT

CSO to present ‘joyous’ musical journey

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s 202526 season finale is filled with uplifting musical works.

“I think what these four pieces have in common is they are all reflecting really important deep aspects of the human experience,” said Kelly Corcoran, the guest conductor for Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “Symphonic Odyssey” concert, set for 7 p.m. April 18 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The program features Antonín Dvořák’s “Carnival Overture, op. 92,” Cristina Spinei’s “…throes of increasing wonder,” Gustav Mahler’s “Adagietto from Symphony No. 5” and Felix Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 5, op. 107, Reformation.”

Corcoran said the “Carnival Overture” is especially joyous.

“Cristina’s piece is also very celebratory and upbeat,” Corcoran said. “Mahler’s piece is reflective and emotional in a way. Mendelessohn’s piece has an undercurrent of thinking about faith and is also very celebratory.”

Corcoran and Spinei are colleagues in Nashville, Tenn.

“We’ve worked on many programs and projects, so I’m very familiar with her music and repertoire,” Corcoran said. “She’s just a wonderful composer. This piece was commissioned by a ballet company, so it was composed as kind of a dance piece.”

Spinei said the piece has been performed twice by Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle with the debut in 2023. She wrote it with choreographer Kiyon Ross, who was commissioned to write a piece to celebrate Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 50th anniversary.

For more, visit carmelsymphony.org and thecenterpresents.org.

Don’t ‘wine’ about donated food

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

When I go to the supermarket, I mainly buy things I like and then stash them away in my personal basement fridge so my wife Mary Ellen doesn’t know what I’m eating while she’s at her yoga class. In the upstairs kitchen, I’m only allowed to keep “mutual food,” a term my wife invented. Milk and butter go up-

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Sealed proposals for 191st Street Road Widening Project will be received by the City of Westfield, Indiana, at the Westfield Public Works Building, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana, 46074 until 10:15 a.m., local time, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received later than the above time and date will be returned unopened. No conditional bids will be considered.

Project generally includes roadway widening and re-construction of approximately 3,300 feet converting a two-lane roadway to a five-lane boulevard-style with curb and gutter, curbed medians, storm sewers, multi-use path, sidewalk, curb ramps, pavement markings, signing, and lighting. A roundabout at the intersection of 191st Street and Grand Park Boulevard and a bridge over 191st Street for the Monon Trail are included in the construction limits.

Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Proposal Form obtainable at the office of the Owner. Each bid shall be accompanied by Form 96 Contractor's Bid for Public Works, including Non-Collusion Affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, completely filled out, signed, and notarized as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana, Section III of Part II of Form 96 titled "Contractor's Financial Statement," and acceptable bid security. The bid security shall be a certified check made payable to the Owner or satisfactory bond by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana in an amount equal to 5% of the bid, said deposit being for the purpose of ensuring the execution of the contract for which bid is made. Any bid not accompanied by the above required items shall be deemed to be a non-responsive bid by the Owner.

No consideration for escalation on prices can be considered; therefore, contractors are advised to not include any such escalation clauses in their proposal for this project.

The Contractors to whom work is awarded shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and they shall be acceptable to the City of Westfield, Indiana. No bidder may withdraw their proposal within a period of 60 days following the date set for receiving bids. The City of Westfield, Indiana reserves the right to retain the three lowest bid proposals for a period of not more than 90 days, and said proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The City of Westfield, Indiana further reserves the right to waive informalities and to award the contract to the lowest and most responsible bidder or bidders, all to the advantage of the City of Westfield, Indiana, or to reject all Proposals.

The Contract Documents and drawings will be available to all interested parties from: Repro Graphix, 437 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or at eplanroom.reprographix.com.

Please direct all questions regarding this project to Michael Pearce, City of Westfield, Department of Public Works, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074, (317) 473-2917, mpearce@westfield.in.gov

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of Westfield

stairs, for example. Guess where salami, pickles, beer and sauerkraut go?

Mary Ellen thought it was time to finally clean out the unit. I had accumulated many old purchases, but I’m not a big fan of throwing away perfectly good food.

In the back of the fridge, I found dog biscuits. We haven’t had a dog in 15 years. The box said that they were “best used” by August of ’86. But I wondered,

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Sealed proposals for SR 32 and Mule Barn Road Intersection Improvement will be received by the City of Westfield, Indiana, at the Westfield Public Works Building, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana, 46074 until 10:00 a.m., local time, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received later than the above time and date will be returned unopened. No conditional bids will be considered. Project generally includes roadway widening and re-construction of approximately 3,000 feet of Mule Barn Road, including improvements to the intersection at SR 32 that will add a southbound left-turn lane, eastbound left-turn lane, and westbound right-turn lane at the intersection. Both concrete and asphalt mainline paving, along with shoulders and drainage improvements are included in the construction limits.

Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Proposal Form obtainable at the office of the Owner. Each bid shall be accompanied by Form 96 Contractor's Bid for Public Works, including Non-Collusion Affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, completely filled out, signed, and notarized as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana, Section III of Part II of Form 96 titled "Contractor's Financial Statement," and acceptable bid security. The bid security shall be a certified check made payable to the Owner or satisfactory bond by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana in an amount equal to 5% of the bid, said deposit being for the purpose of ensuring the execution of the contract for which bid is made. Any bid not accompanied by the above required items shall be deemed to be a non-responsive bid by the Owner.

No consideration for escalation on prices can be considered; therefore, contractors are advised to not include any such escalation clauses in their proposal for this project.

The Contractors to whom work is awarded shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and they shall be acceptable to the City of Westfield, Indiana.

No bidder may withdraw their proposal within a period of 60 days following the date set for receiving bids. The City of Westfield, Indiana reserves the right to retain the three lowest bid proposals for a period of not more than 90 days, and said proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said time.

The City of Westfield, Indiana further reserves the right to waive informalities and to award the contract to the lowest and most responsible bidder or bidders, all to the advantage of the City of Westfield, Indiana, or to reject all Proposals.

The Contract Documents and drawings will be available to all interested parties from: Repro Graphix, 437 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or at eplanroom.reprographix.com.

Please direct all questions regarding this project to Michael Pearce, City of Westfield, Department of Public Works, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074, (317) 473-2917, mpearce@westfield.in.gov

By: Michael Pearce, City of Westfield

“What could go wrong with them?”  Would they turn greener, get harder, even chewier? Just what any dog wants … if we had one. I hid it in the basement closet. If we get a beagle again, he’ll find it.

The bottle of Bookbinder’s Shrimp Cocktail Sauce said, “Use by October l997.”  It looked fine, although I think shrimp sauce is supposed to be bright red, not black with maroon specks.  I opened it and gave it a sniff. It smelled better than the fresh shrimp that had been in our upstairs fridge for only 36

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Project will be received by the City of Westfield, Indiana, at the Westfield Public Works Building, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana, 46074 until 10:30 a.m., local time, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received later than the above time and date will be returned unopened. No conditional bids will be considered.

Project generally includes installing a traffic signal at Grand Park Boulevard and Tournament Trail. ADA curb ramps, concrete sidewalks, pavement markings and highway signs are included in the construction limits. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Proposal Form obtainable at the office of the Owner. Each bid shall be accompanied by Form 96 Contractor's Bid for Public Works, including Non-Collusion Affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, completely filled out, signed, and notarized as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana, Section III of Part II of Form 96 titled "Contractor's Financial Statement," and acceptable bid security. The bid security shall be a certified check made payable to the Owner or satisfactory bond by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana in an amount equal to 5% of the bid, said deposit being for the purpose of ensuring the execution of the contract for which bid is made. Any bid not accompanied by the above required items shall be deemed to be a non-responsive bid by the Owner.

No consideration for escalation on prices can be considered; therefore, contractors are advised to not include any such escalation clauses in their proposal for this project.

The Contractors to whom work is awarded shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and they shall be acceptable to the City of Westfield, Indiana.

No bidder may withdraw their proposal within a period of 60 days following the date set for receiving bids. The City of Westfield, Indiana reserves the right to retain the three lowest bid proposals for a period of not more than 90 days, and said proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said time.

The City of Westfield, Indiana further reserves the right to waive informalities and to award the contract to the lowest and most responsible bidder or bidders, all to the advantage of the City of Westfield, Indiana, or to reject all Proposals.

The Contract Documents and drawings will be available to all interested parties from: Repro Graphix, 437 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or at eplanroom.reprographix.com. Please direct all questions regarding this project to Michael Pearce, City of Westfield, Department of Public Works, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074, (317) 473-2917, mpearce@westfield.in.gov

By: Michael Pearce, City

of Westfield

hours. But I chucked it.

We also found some Orville Redenbacher Popcorn, and under Orville’s picture, it said, “Expires in 1995.” I think that might have referred to Orville and not the popcorn.

To economize and be less wasteful, I decided to prepare a dinner out of food that probably should have been discarded.

• Popeye spinach (Best if used by December 2019)

• Artichoke hearts (Enjoy by March of 2018)

• Tomato soup (Purchase by March of 2023)

• Can of tuna (Put in toxic landfill after October 2012)

We wanted something to accompany the dinner, and sure enough, we found a bottle of wine in the back of the refrigerator. But I poured it down the drain. You can take a chance with a can of spinach from 2019, but an unopened bottle of Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) dated 1978 seemed a bit risky.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2026-00045 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 27th day of April, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Consider a request to reduce the minimum 25-ft setback of an accessory building behind the front line of a principal building as required under UDO Section 5.02(B)(1). Petitioner desires to construct an 800-square-foot pool house on their property, adjacent to the existing pool. The configuration of the existing structures on the lot are located in between the front line of the principal building and the front lot line. Petitioner’s request is to allow the proposed pool house to be located 28-feet in front of the front building line of the principal building. With the property being known as: 2731 W. 146th Street, Carmel, Indiana 46074. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2026-00045 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel 17-09-20-00-00-010.000

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Landmark Design Group, LLC

On behalf of Daniel and Darlene McCann PETITIONERS

18. Sandwich fish

19. *Lake County town

21. Despot

22. Mice, to cats

23. Roman 502

24. Inits. on a toothpaste

tube

25. Nile vipers

26. Sgt., e.g.

28. Some bends

30. Have debts

31. Showing off one’s pecs

35. Cereal grain

36. Not true

39. Be unwell

40. Rolex rival

42. Civic Theatre play part

44. Allow

45. Artifact

47. Body shape

49. Currier and ___

50. Son of Seth

52. Yule quaff

53. ___ Severin Hotel

55. Part of AARP (Abbr.)

57. African nation

60. Acquired kin

63. Kuaba Gallery display

64. Links org.

65. Ambitious sort

67. Caustic stuff

68. Stun gun

70. Fannie ___

72. IU Health visitor

74. Geese formation

75. Level

77. Did the Mini-Marathon

78. Mideast ruler

80. Hubbub

81. “2001” computer

83. Steams up

87. Timbuktu’s land

88. Pacers statistical achievement...and a hint to the answers of the starred clues

91. “___ cost you!”

92. Went cycling

93. Unveiling

94. Pronoun

95. Church area

96. Brunch fare DOWN

1. Speed reducer

2. ___-friendly

3. Parched

4. Voice box

5. Kimono sash

6. “Finished!”

7. Shapiro’s, e.g.

8. Boxing great

9. Refrain syllables

10. Pupil’s reward

11. On the briny

12. Canada’s capital

13. *Putnam County town

14. Lose it

15. Rowing need

20. Compete

27. Tech giant

29. *Martin County city

30. O’er and o’er

31. Distant

32. Tall tale

33. *Monroe County town

34. JPEG relative

37. Observe

38. UFO crew

41. Chess piece

43. Biz bigwig

46. Not Rep. or Dem.

48. Unsightly

49. Quaint lodging

51. Droop

54. Sporty Mazda

55. Traitor

56. Victory Field pitching stat

58. Try to impress, in a way

59. iPhone buy

61. Writer Rand

62. Damp

64. Opposite of post66. Noble realm

69. In a spooky way

71. Sidesteps

73. Totally

76. Stanley Cup org.

78. Send forth

79. WHS subject

80. Razor brand

82. Aviation prefix

84. Clarinet’s cousin

85. Surplus

86. Tennis units

89. ___ Wee Reese

90. Bullring cry ANSWERS ON PAGE 31

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PUZZLE ANSWERS

Location Matters.

From walkable settings to nature-forward environments, each Old Town community highlights the importance of choosing the right place.

SPRINGWATER

• Private, wooded homesites with water views

• Easy access to Westfield dining

• Convenient commuter access to SR-31

• Westfield’s newest custom golf course community

• Fairway and water-view homesites

• Community clubhouse, pool, pickleball courts, and trails

• Maintenance-free living in Westfield’s most walkable new community

• Private garages. Covered balconies. Trail access.

• Steps to Grand Junction Plaza