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At its July 9 meeting, the Westfield City Council heard an introduction to the Cottages on East planned unit RESIDENTIAL development, a proposal to add four cottage-style homes to the northwest corner of East Street and North Street Sam Milligan of North Ridge Construction presented to the council. North Ridge Construction has maintained the property as a rental by James Management Group. “In that time, we have had a lot of people approach us looking for a different, smallerfootprint, lower-priced home in the downtown Westfield area,” Milligan said. “This certainly creates that opportunity. The fit and finish of these homes will be very similar with what we’ve built already in downtown Westfield.” Milligan said he spoke to the neighbor immediately to the west and said the neighbor had no concerns. A neighborhood meeting will be held in the future, and Milligan will speak to the Grand Junction Task Group July 17. He expects a favorable response.

Mayor’s grandson dies following car wreck lowing statement to the City of Westfield Facebook page July 7: “Yesterday we felt the pain no parent Zachary Hyde, the 14-year-old grandson or grandparent ever wants to experience. of Westfield Mayor Andy Cook, died followMy 14-year-old grandson, Zaching a June 30 car acLOSS cident while he and his ary Hyde, died following injuries sustained in a car accident last family were returning weekend. Zach was with his famfrom a family vacation in Michigan. ily heading to vacation when they According to a GoFundMe page were rear-ended in slow traffic. set up to assist with medical “He was a remarkable young expenses for the family, the Hyde man. Our heart, as a family, is family vehicle was rear-ended on Cook broken. I-94. Hyde was riding in the back “We have faith in a God that will see and was the most severely injured of all the passengers, who were all unconscious us through this. I am thankful that, although physically and emotionally injured, and sent to the hospital. Hyde was airlifted and placed in a medically-induced coma the rest of our family has survived this due to extensive head trauma. He also suf- tragedy. “God allowed us to be in Zachary’s presfered a broken leg and a broken clavicle. ence for 14 wonderful years. We cherish Hyde never regained consciousness every single moment. We are devastated and died July 6. The GoFundMe was set up but if we can say one thing from this by a family friend to assist with medical place of despair, it would be to embrace expenses because four members of the your loved ones every chance you can. family were sent to the hospital. Since “We thank you for all the prayers and its creation, the page has surpassed its support.” $10,000 goal and raised more than $17,000 To donate, visit gofundme.com/ as of press time. hyde-family-medical-expenses. Cook and his wife Barb released the folnews@currentinwestfield.com

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The Cottages on East proposes four cottage-style homes to be built northwest of East and North streets. (Submitted photo)

A common drive constructed off North Street will provide common access to the homes, which will have rear-load garages. North Ridge Construction will set the homes back off of East Street to grant a 30foot right-of-way easement to accommodate any future expansion to East Street. “Our overall goal for the project is to continue to create high-quality residential options for a broader range of clients who are interested in living in the downtown area,” Milligan said. “Our overall goal is to continue to revitalize residential development in downtown Westfield.” Because it was only an introduction, the council didn’t vote on the proposal. However, Council President Jim Ake lauded Milligan and his team. “I think you’ve been very successful in helping redevelop the area, and I know the owners of your homes are very pleased with the results,” Ake said. The next Westfield City Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 23 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more or to view the agenda, visit westfield.in.gov.

DISPATCHES Washington Woods family movie night — Washington Woods Elementary School will host a family movie night from 6 to 9 p.m. July 23 at the elementary school, 17950 Grassy Branch Rd. Attendees can meet the new principal, Tom Hakim. Attendees can come in their PJs, and it is suggested to bring sleeping bags, blankets and camping chairs. The event is open to WWES students, family and staff, and refreshments will be served. An RSVP is required by July 20. Send RSVPs to parisik@wws.k12.in.us. Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County hosts event — The Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County will host its third annual Summer Celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. July 29 at Mustard Seed Gardens, 77 Metsker Lane, Noblesville. The event is a fundraiser for SHCH and will include food samples from Hamilton County vendors, carnival-style games, inflatable games for kids and live music from Castaway Tails. Tickets are $25 for one adult and $40 for two and $10 for children, with ages 5 and under free. To purchase tickets, visit shepherdscenterofhamiltoncounty.org. Volunteers receive free admission and a T-shirt. To volunteer, email lauren@shepherdscenterofhamiltoncounty.org. Storytime with Blue — The Westfield Washington Public Library will host Storytime with Blue, the Colts’ mascot, on July 24. The preschool time will be at 10:15 a.m., and the toddler time will be at 11:35 a.m.

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County fair to celebrate 80 years, hold events for public By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County 4-H Fair returns to Noblesville this week, celebrating its 80th year. 4-H The fair runs from July 19 to 23. The fair showcases more than 4,000 projects of 4-Hers from across the county. Admission and parking are free, and most activities are free. The Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds are at 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Here’s what you can do at the fair if you are not involved in 4-H: FOOD AND CRAFT SHOW The Hamilton County Extension Homemakers group is sponsoring an open food and craft show, open to any Hamilton County resident over 18. Entries will be submitted for closed judging July 21, and entries will be on display July 21 and 22. Food divisions include breads, cakes, cookies, pies, convenience foods, preservation and homemade candy. Craft divisions include needlecraft, quilt and sewing by hand or machine, creative ideas, painting and drawing, scrapbooking, photography and craftsman. For more, call 317-776-0854. Register at

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extension.purdue.edu/hamilton or from 8:30 to 10 a.m. July 21 at the fairgrounds. Entry fees are $1 per item. HOMEMADE ICE CREAM-MAKING CONTEST At 6:30 p.m. July 21, the annual Homemade Ice Cream-Making Contest will return on the east side of the Show Arena at the fairgrounds. It is open to all Hamilton County residents. Teams of two to four people will have 40 minutes to make their recipe, which will later be judged. Prizes will be awarded in youth and adult categories for electric freezer and hand-crank freezer. Participants using recipes with eggs must use

cooked eggs, egg substitutes, powdered eggs or recipes without eggs. Teams must furnish their own supplies and register in the Purdue Extension Hamilton County Office by 10 a.m. July 20. For more, visit bit.ly/ hamco4hfair. YOUTH TALENT CONTEST Junior and senior divisions will make up this year’s youth talent contest. All Hamilton County residents 21 and younger can perform their talent July 23 in Exhibition Center Hall A. The junior division, for kids 12 and younger, begins at 2 p.m., and the senior division, for ages 13-21, will begin at 4:30 p.m. Applications are due to the Purdue Extension office at the fairgrounds by noon July 21. Visit bit.ly/hamco4hfair for an application. PET PARADE A crowd favorite, the Pet Parade will be at 6 p.m. July 22 in the Rabbit Tent, west of the O.V. Winks buildings at the fairgrounds. Participants must be 2 to 8 years old and have their pet. Anyone interested is to report to the tent by 5:30 p.m. for registration. Proof of current rabies vaccinations must be provided at the time of registration. Immediately following the event, all pets must leave the fairgrounds.

COLOR ME GREEN FUN RUN The third annual Color Me Green Fun Run will take place at 11:30 a.m. July 23 in front of the commercial tent. The 1-mile run also will serve as a canned food drive, and all donated items will be given to local food pantries. Similar to other color runs, runners will be sprayed with green powder. To register, visit bit.ly/hamco4hfair. 4-H JAM Children ages 5 to 12 who are interested in 4-H can get a hands-on sampling of the Hamilton County 4-H Program at 4-H Jam, a free event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. July 23. The 4-H Jam will showcase projects related to agriculture, public health, communication and more. Kids will learn about the 4-H pledge, explore animal barns, meet a member of the Queen’s Court and more. The registration deadline is July 19. Register at bit.ly/4hjam. OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS INCLUDE • Blood drive, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., July 19 and 20. • Robotics demonstrations, noon to 4 p.m., July 19 • Family movie, “Moana,” at 9:15 p.m., July 19 For a complete list, visit bit.ly/hamco4hfair.

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Joseph “Joey” Wade Edwards, 55, of Westfield, died July 6 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born Oct. 15, 1962 to James Joseph and Jo Ann (King) Edwards in Noblesville. Joey worked as a construction office/project manager at Dotlich Contractors, Inc. He enjoyed Edwards fishing with his dad and family, Sunday dinners, Friday movie nights and road trips to Tennessee to visit his granddaughter. Joey was an active member of Westfield Friends Church, where he served as a property trustee and treasurer for many years. Joey was a gracious host and a fantastic cook. His friends and family can attest to the fact that his spaghetti Bolognese was exceptional. Joey is survived by his wife, Meg Edwards; parents, Joe and Jo Ann Edwards; daughter, Kayla (Seth) Cross; son, Aaron Heinzman; granddaughter, Millie Cross; sister, Jackie (Dale) Hiatt; his nephews, Ben (Anne), Ryan (Kellie), Michael (Katy) and Levi (Allison) Hiatt; and additional loving family members.

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Electronics makerspace — The Westfield Washington Public Library will host four electronics makerspace featuring STEAM, or science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. The event is for kids in grades 2-6. The events will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 14, 6 p.m. Aug. 21 and 4:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the library, 333 W. Hoover St. WWS Summer Lunch program – Westfield Washington Schools is again hosting a summer lunch program. The program provides free weekday lunches from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. and snacks from 11:45 to 11:55 a.m. through July 21 at Monon Trail Elementary School and lunches from noon to 12:30 p.m. and snacks from 12:35 to 12:45 p.m. through July 21 at North Glen Village Clubhouse. Services will not occur July 4. Safe Exchange zone created – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has created a Safe Exchange Zone in the main parking lot located at 18100 Cumberland Rd. Residents who need to complete internet transactions or parents who need to do child custody exchanges can use this area. A Safe Exchange Zone is also available inside the main lobby of the Sheriff’s Office and is open around the clock.

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Reading rocks — Teen volunteers can pair up with younger children as “Book Buddies” to help the younger children with reading skills at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays through July 26 at the Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, visit the WWPL Teen Dept.

New vaccine requirements for students — There are new vaccine requirements for incoming sixth- and 12th-grade students beginning Aug. 7 of this year. The Hepatitis A vaccine is now required for all sixth- and 12th-grade students. The vaccine requires two doses given at least six months apart.

Offender Watch website — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to use the Offender Watch Website to increase family safety. The website allows parents to search an address to see if any sex offenders live nearby and to set up notifications if offenders move into the area. The website can be accessed at sheriffalerts.com.

Send us your photos — Current Publishing is now accepting photos to run in the community section. Photos from kid events, athletic games and more are all welcome. Camera, iPhone or Samsung Galaxy photos will be accepted. All photos must include the names of anyone photographed. Please send them to anna@ youarecurrent.com.

Seeking historical photos — Current in Westfield is looking to gather historical photos from the city and community for a regular feature within the publication, “Back in the Day.” Credit for each submission will be given to images sent with a short description and approximate date. For more information, or to submit photos or ideas, please contact Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

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From left, Women of Bridgewater members Vicky Smith, Cindy Urban, Christine Brown, Patti Arbuckle, Kim Fine and Megan Contreras donate camp supplies to the Westfield Youth Assistance Program. The group donated 50 each of sleeping bags, duffel bags, twin-fitted sheets, beach towels, sunscreen lotion, bug spray, 3-in-one conditioner, shampoo, body wash, wash cloths, flashlights, chap stick, brush, comb, elastic hair bands, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste and water bottles. (Submitted photo)

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Local family launches nonprofit By Heather Collins news@currentinwestfield.com The Hamilton County homeless population has risen since March and local nonprofits are joining forces to HOMELESSNESS tackle the issue. The Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County reports there are approximately 379 homeless residents in Hamilton County. Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County founder and Executive Director Nancy Chance said most of the homeless in Hamilton County are suffering from medical debt, mental issues or job loss. A majority of the homeless in the county live with friends or relatives but do not have a permanent place to call home. Fifty-three of the homeless population in the county do not have anywhere to live. Chance said some of the homeless are working two to three jobs, living out of their cars in parking lots and utilizing local food pantries for food. The Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County provides direct and indirect services for those in need in Hamilton County. The network collaborates with nonprofit organizations to provide assistance and resources for the at-risk or underserved. One such nonprofit is the Rita’s Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides a special type of sleeping bag for the homeless. Chance said she loves the bags provided by Rita’s Hope Foundation. The foundation has donated approximately 50 sleeping bags to the Good Samaritan Network to distribute to the homeless in Hamilton County. “I am absolutely thrilled with the design and the way they help the families,” Chance said. “It’s a good support mechanism for our county.” The namesake of the Rita’s Hope Foundation, Rita Gaw, had a desire to help the homeless. Her objective now lives on through the foundation, as she lost a battle to ovarian Rita Gaw cancer at age 64 in 2017. Before her death, Rita urged her husband, Tom, not to sit at home and mourn and encouraged him to provide a special sleeping bags for the homeless that could roll into a backpack and include an attached toiletry bag. “She knew I would need something to do when she was gone, and she knew if she planted this idea in my head that I would do it,” Tom said. Tom and Rita moved to the Carmel area in

From left, Marshall Gaw, Tanya Wilkison, Chris Williams and Tom Gaw run the family nonprofit, Rita’s Hope Foundation. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

1998 and lived in Westfield for 16 years before moving to Fishers three years ago. Before her passing, Rita’s sisters visited and created the first 10 prototypes while Rita provided direction from her bed. “They made the first 10 right there on our living room floor,” Tom said. Rita died June 22, 2017, on the couple’s 21st wedding anniversary. Rita was a registered nurse for 40 years before retiring from Community Health Network in Indianapolis in 2016. At her funeral, in lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to help launch Rita’s Hope Foundation, Inc. The nonprofit officially launched July 17, 2017, less than a month after she died. The organization is truly a family affair. Tom serves as president of the foundation, and Rita’s stepson, Marshall Gaw, is as vicepresident. Rita’s son, Chris Williams, serves as treasurer and her daughter, Tanya Wilkison, serves as secretary. Tom said he manufactures and donates 15 to 20 sleeping bags per week. “Although I did start this in her name, as a way to honor her and still do, it has now become a purpose for me as well,” Tom said. Tom has created a seamless operation for production. He orders the sleeping bags in bulk from Walmart, gathers donated toiletries and has the sleeping bags sewn into a duffel bags at Georgetown Alterations in Fishers. The foundation produces warmand cold-weather versions of the bags. Tom delivers the sleeping bags to The Good Samaritan Network, Wheeler Mission, Outreach Indiana, The Pour House and Homeless Initiative Program each week. Rita’s Hope Foundation has donated more than 300 bags in the year since it launched. The organization supports the homeless throughout Hamilton County and Indianapolis. For more, visit ritashopefoundation.org.

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From left, Julia Lowe, Lauren Guynn and Mark LaBarr celebrate the Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County receiving a $9,975 grant from Duke Energy. The funds will go toward a new Reaching Resources program, which provides elderly adults with materials and resources to help them age in place safely. (Submitted photo)

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Toby and Melanie Miles met while working at Keltie’s and now they own the Rail Epicurean. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

Westfield embraces the foodie experience By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com From cooking in Keltie Domina’s restaurant kitchen to pioneering the foodie experience in Westfield on Park Street, Toby and Melanie Miles have COVER STORY seen Westfield’s food offerings come a long way. In 2014, there weren’t many options within city limits for a unique dining experience. Hungry patrons had to venture outside of the city to experience something new. The Miles husband and wife team decided to change that with the creation of the Rail Epicurean. The Rail Epicurean was the first restaurant to open on Park Street. It launched about the same time four other Westfield restaurants closed. “We were at that point where we wanted to do some-

thing ourselves or we would have to find some avenue in the culinary industry where we could be comfortable never working for ourselves,” Toby Miles said. “It’s really hard to take that next step into doing something that’s your own. We decided that it’s either going to work or it’s not. Westfield was either ready for something new, or we are going to be comfortable doing minimal business for a while.” Toby said they had no expectations, and when the Rail opened, it only offered lunch, local groceries and a few wine dinners. “(When) we opened, the first few months of trying something new was really difficult because Westfield had been so used to the same thing over and over and over again,” Toby said.

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In time, Toby and Melanie realized two unique things about Westfield and restaurant row on Park Street – the locals were what Toby calls “fiercely loyal,” and anytime a new restaurant opened on Park Street, everyone’s sales increased. “It makes us really proud with what this street has become,” he said. “Westfield was ready for something new, and they were ready to support something in town. The City of Westfield, it’s unlike any other town we have worked in. The locals and the people in town are so fiercely loyal, and they generally want you to succeed. It’s fierce how they reacted to everything happening on this street.” Chiba, Greek’s Pizzeria and The Italian House on Park all followed the Rail Epicurean, and each opening created what Toby calls “co-op-itition,” not competition. “We were the first restaurant back here to do something different. That opened the door for more restaurants to feel comfortable with being back here,” Toby said. “Every time something new opens, we are not competing with each other. Our intention was to keep (patrons) on Park Street, keep them in town, get people used to Westfield being a place where you don’t have to leave to find something great to eat.” As for what was and what Westfield’s foodie experience is now, Keltie Domina credits Toby and Melanie Miles for taking a risk with The Rail. Keltie’s Restaurant and Catering originally opened in October 2002 and remained open in downtown Westfield for nearly 10 Domina years. Domina and her husband, Joe, eventually bought the Angry Donkey restaurant in Michigantown. They still reside in Westfield, and Domina said she and her husband have a goal of opening another restaurant in Westfield. They are searching for sites that will fit their needs. “From (2002) to now with what is happening with food is so exciting. The Rail took a big leap of faith, and from there, well, you know what’s happening. It is wonderful to see,” Domina said. “Toby and Melanie Miles met working at Keltie’s, so they will always have a special place in my heart.” - Toby Miles

“Our intention was to keep (patrons) on Park Street … where you don’t have to leave to find something great to eat.”

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Duck and Waffles with Aged Cheddar and Maple Gastrique For waffles: • • • • • • • •

2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 6 tablespoons melted butter 2 large eggs

Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl and all wet ingredients in a second bowl. Slowly add together until just combined.

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Season both sides of breast with salt and pepper. Starting with the skin side down first, sear on mediumhigh heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until skin is crispy. Flip the duck and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and let rest.

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1 cup pure maple syrup 1 vanilla bean, scraped 4 black peppercorns 1/2 Sherry wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar)

Place ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. To plate the meal, prepare the waffles in a waffle iron and slice the duck breast after resting. Garnish with your favorite sharp cheddar pieces, maple gastrique and sautéed asparagus.

Duck and Waffles with Aged Cheddar and Maple Gastrique. (Submitted photo)

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Whether a lifetime commitment or a week per year, we are drawn to the seashore. There is something about the endlessly lapping waves and the seemingly infinite views that connect us to that which is greater than ourselves. Globally, beaches have attracted us since humans could manage to secure a decent summer rental. To each is a unique strategy. The youngest among us, lathered in SPF 1 million, dash across the hot sand to touch the sea at its fringe, running to and fro, in and out, with each advancing and receding wave. The teens promenade looking for others of their ilk to impress with a boogie-boarding trick or muscle flex. As we grow toward maturity, we might stroll seeking the most rare of seashells or just a bit of time away from the demands of daily life. We’ve come to know the difference between the common place and the special. But more so, we find calm in the permanence of the sea – the same today as it has been for generations. It calls us to slow down and take stock. Breaking free from the intentional dervish of a self-inflicted daily cyclone brings with it a highly productive zen. Time in our hammocks, watching ants go about their business below and carefully examining the individual shapes of the clouds above — each bringing a quiet that allows clarity of thought and intention. Yet, many live a pattern of deliberate resistance to peace and an equivalent desire for manufactured chaos. Like the child unaware that if she allows the wave to break over her feet, that moments later it will recede, are we spending our precious energy on the inconsequential?

I’ve been usurped! Yes, folks, my role as the Queen of the Fourth of July parade was recently co-opted by a young whippersnapper who’s never even heard HUMOR of me. True, “queen” might be an exaggeration, but in all my years of riding in the Current car, it’s been me that people acknowledge: “Danielle! Woo-hoo! Love your column!” This Independence Day, however, I did not feel the love. With literally thousands of parade-goers lining the streets, I counted a total of 11 shout-outs, including those from my actual friends and neighbors. That’s a significant decrease from years past and put me on par with my top-of-the-backseat partner, Current’s cartoonist Tim Campbell, and our driver, Dennis O’Malia. Don’t get me wrong, they’re both great. But let’s be honest, I’m the controversial dance mom who readers want to see. I’m supposed to be the star! So, what happened? I’ll tell you: A Homer Simpson imposter decided to ride shotgun. Yep, I played second fiddle to a teenage boy wearing a rubber mask of an animated legend. Screams of “Ho-mer!” and “Doh!” filled the air from the get-go and then intensified as the newbie grew more and more comfortable with his fame. What started as shy hand waves soon became standing, doublearm finger points. Kids, grandparents, law enforcement -- everybody went crazy. He even inspired an honest-to-goodnes chant toward the end of the route. So, I bow to thee, Jackson Neverlearnedyourlastname, for you are truly a master. I hope you enjoyed your 15 seconds, though, because next year I’m taking back the throne. I make a fantastic Elsa. Peace out.

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Serving with the Lions Commentary by Anna Skinner

the world. The Westfield Lions Club was chartered in 1930, and it is the longestrunning service organization in Hamilton I first learned of the Westfield Lions County. To learn more about who we Club when I was a sophomore at Westserve, visit westfieldlions.org. field High School and the club chartered My two short years with the club its subsidiary student GIVING BACK organization, the have been jam-packed with community service, new friendships and wonderful LEO Club, at WHS. I experiences. My fellow Lions have passed joined, thinking I finally found the right on their wisdom, humor and passion for fit for my passion for service. Five years service during my later in 2016, I was We, as Lions, are creating time with them thus welcomed into the far. I am humbled my Westfield Lions Club leaders in our local peers trust me for as the first LEO to Lion. I was proud of communities. There is no this position, and I full of excitement my steps, but I never substitute for leadership am for what’s to come expected the club with our club. to impact me in the durig these times, We, as Lions, are way it has in such a creating leaders in our local communishort time. ties. There is no substitute for leadership Last winter, I received the Roy O. Hadduring these times, and I am extremely ley Lion of the Year award in recognition blessed to give back to my community of my activity within the club during my through the Westfield Lions Club. inaugural year. I am the first woman to receive the award. On July 5 of this year, Anna Skinner is the managing I became the first female officer to be editor for Current in Westfield inducted into our club, where I will serve and Current in Fishers. as second vice president. She is a lifelong Westfield I firmly believe these are only my first resident and graduated from Westfield High School in 2013. few steps with the Westfield Lions Club, She serves as second vice and I look forward to what’s to come. Our president of the Westfield Lions Club and enjoys club is a branch of Lions Club Internagiving back to her community. She can be reached tional, the largest service organization in at anna@youarecurrent.com.

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Trashing my interviews Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Mary Ellen and I are moving. She keeps saying we have to “downsize, downsize!” We’re both very stressed, HUMOR which is why my wife is down a size, but I’ve gone up a few. As I recently wrote, I discarded more than 300 VHS tapes of my past TV segments. Here are a few more I couldn’t part with: A local veterinarian took my beagle, Barney (my TV co-host for 13 years), for a few days and claimed he had cured him of his destructive habits. While interviewing Dr. Sampson on my front porch the following week, Barney dug up the rose bed and gnawed the microphone cable in half while the vet looked on in horror. I’m keeping the tape of Eloise Overdorf, who at age 93 wanted to go 200 mph in a car. Bob Haverstick, founder of Never Too Late, an organization that granted final wishes to seniors, made it happen. The nonagenarian jumped into a dragster driven by Davey Hamilton and off she went. “You look disappointed,“ I said when she exited the car. “I am,” Eloise said. “I thought I was going to drive.” I interviewed members of the KKK. The

granddaughter of Sam Jones (then-president of the Indianapolis Urban League) rose to say that although she was black, she had white ancestors. “Maybe you and I are related,” she said to the Grand Wizard. Oh, the expression on his face! There were stories I didn’t tape but wish I had, like the segment with admitted draft dodgers, one of whom was arrested during a commercial break. Or the segment with an autistic youngster, a musical savant who had never seen a xylophone, but he picked up the mallets and played a duet with local jazz great Billy Wooten. I also misplaced a tape of a little girl talking to her father at his grave, just moments after the fallen hero was laid to rest at Crown Hill. Sadly, I’ve lost the recording of my hourlong interview with Ryan White, the last one he did before he passed away of AIDS in April of l990. I hope I find all those tapes -- and a machine to play them on.

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From left, Elizabeth Enderle (portraying Homer Zuckerman), Stella Neale (Wilbur) and Nolan Ely (Lurvy) rehearse a scene from Westfield Playhouse’s production of “Charlotte’s Web.” (Submitted photo)

Westfield Playhouse to stage children’s classic By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com

School, Neale has taken acting classes at, among other places, the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel and played the orphan Tessie in a Westfield Theatre camp Besides being a fan of the story, Stella Neale has a host of reasons for embracing production of “Annie.” Now, Neale looks forward to the role of Wilbur enhancing her acting resume with THEATER in Westfield Playa lead role in “Charlotte’s Web,” house’s production presented by Main Street Producof “Charlotte’s Web.” tions at Westfield Playhouse, 1836 Wilbur, after all, has wit, charm, SR 32 West, Westfield. a caring heart and graceful moves Neale is part of a cast of 30 — uncommon characteristics for youths ranging in age from 4 to a pig. Neale 16, including several from Hamil“I like playing the role of Wilbur ton County. because he is a funny character and he “I like getting to know everyone in the helps the other animals become friends cast during rehearsals,” Neale said. “’Charwith each other,” said Neale, a 10-year-old lotte’s Web’ is such a great story about Westfield resident. “I am excited to use friendship. (The community) should defisome of my gymnastics skills on stage. I nitely come to the show because it will also love having a leading role because I make you laugh. You will really enjoy it.” am learning a lot, and acting is fun.” Based on an adaptation of the classic Although Neale is still learning her craft, 1952 children’s novel by E.B. White, “Charshe is no stranger to it — or to Westfield Playhouse. She portrayed Elizabeth Walton lotte’s Web” is directed by Hamilton County-area theater veteran Brandi Davis. A fan in last year’s production of “The Homeof the novel, which centers on a spider, coming: Waltons’ Christmas Story” at the Charlotte, and her efforts to save Wilbur theater. from being slaughtered, Davis is directing A fifth-grader at Westfield Intermediate

“Charlotte’s Web” for the first time. “I like the deeper story of friendship,” Davis said. “Wilbur and Charlotte become friends despite their differences, some of which don’t always make Wilbur comfortable. For example, she eats bugs and he tends toward a more vegetarian diet. Their friendship even goes into the second generation as some of Charlotte’s children decide to stay with Wilbur and grow up on the farm.” Other local actors with lead roles include Audrey Duprey (Lawrence) as Charlotte; Maya Davis (Westfield) as Fern; Charlie Haas (Carmel) as Templeton; Sam Vrtismarsh (Carmel) as Avery; and Elizabeth Enderle (Westfield) as Homer Zuckerman.

“CHARLOTTE’S WEB” Presented by Main Street Productions Where: Westfield Playhouse, 1836 SR 32 West, Westfield. Dates and times: July 20-21, 7:30 p.m.; July 22, 2:30 p.m.; July 27-28, 7:30 p.m.; and July 29, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: Visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Several prizes were awarded at the recent Carmel Klavier piano competition at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Here are Indiana winners: First Prize: Duet Category: Elementary — Katherine Yaya Wang/Lauren Lo, $100; Intermediate — Rio Akachi/Sophaia PrabhuHensley, $120; Contemporary Composers Category: Elementary B2 — Katherine Yaya Wang, $100, Intermediate A2 — Alexander Chen, $125 and Intermediate B — Sophaia Prabhu-Hensley, $125. Second Prize: Solo Category: Elementary A — Audrey Zhang, $75, Elementary B1 — Catherine Cai, $75, Intermediate B2 — Etien Balorda, $125 and Advanced A2 — Harmon Balorda, $150 Duet/Ensemble Category; Elementary — Minerva Cao/Erica Lai, $80, Intermediate — Ariel Lyanda-Geller/Jack Ma, $100, Elementary — Grant Mu/Brian Pho/ Anthony Pho/Isaac Qian. Concerto Category: Intermediate — Micah Young. For a full list of prize winners, visit currentnightandday.com

Westfield — Urban Vines will host Kristen Bennett & Trio at 7 p.m. July 19 at the winery, 303 E. 161st St. Noblesville — The New Horizon Community Band will perform in the Mary Resler Concert Series Park at 6:30 p.m. July 22 at Federal Hill Commons. The Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission recently named the series after Resler, an NCAC board member who died last year. Carmel — Clay Terrace’s Eighth Annual Summer Concert Series features Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All-Stars at 7 p.m. July 19 Fishers — The Parrots of the Caribbean will perform at 7 p.m. July 17 in a free concert at Central Green and Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Fishers — The Sounds of Summer will hold a free concert at 9 p.m. July 20 at Central Green and Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.

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Stockberger said. “The two gentlemen that are doing the rhythm section, the bass and drums, have done it a couple times each, so Jeff Stockberger had to do some double they’re all veterans of the show, not necesduty. sarily together. They’ve done it in various Stockberger played Rooster in “Annie,” theaters across the country. It’s not which ended its run about learning the notes, it’s about MUSICAL at Beef & Boards Dinplaying together as a group.” ner Theatre July 15. Stockberger said the show He had been juggling that with reis very specific as far as talent hearsals for “Million Dollar Quartet.” requirements. The Indianapolis resident is direct“You have to act, sing, play an ing and serving as stage manager instrumental, resemble and try to for the production, which opens Stockberger impersonate these real people,” July 19 and ends Aug. 26 at Beef & Stockberger said. “That narrows down the Boards, 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. talent base, and right now the show is “I’ll be at rehearsals the same days while popular around the country.” I’m performing,” Stockberger said prior to Stockberger said he is a fan of the “Annie” closing. “It’s a long couple of weeks musical. for me, but that’s OK.” “I liked it better the second and third The musical takes place Dec. 4, 1956, times I saw it,” Stockberger said. “Each time when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee I liked it a little better.” Lewis and Carl Perkins all appeared at Sun Beef & Boards regular Eddie Curry plays Records in Memphis. Sun Records owner Sam Phillips. Jill Kelly “The big four, Carl Perkins (played by Howe plays the fictional Dyanne, PresChristopher Wren), Jerry Lee Lewis (Brian ley’s date. Howe and Curry are both from Michael Henry), Elvis (Edward La Cardo) and Indianapolis. Johnny Cash (Justin Figueroa), are all from For more, visit beefandboards.com. out of town and have all done it before,”

The Cat presents ‘Charley’s Aunt’ By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

The farce follows the 1892 play. “You literally step into the world when you read the script,” Johnson said. “The Tony Johnson and Will Wood are longtime story endures. Sometimes you run into theater-world friends. words that are not in use now, but this is a Wood, The Cat Theatre owner, asked very talented cast. They take those Johnson what show he words and put a context to them PLAY would like to direct. that makes them have meaning and Johnson didn’t hesitate, impossible not to understand.” replying he wanted to bring back Hannah Knickrehm, a Carmel High “Charley’s Aunt,” which he acted School graduate who will be a sophin 25 years ago when he was at omore at Butler this fall, is playing now-closed Northland International Ella Delahay. University in Dunbar, Wis. Knickrehm “I like how fun she is,” Knickrehm Wood didn’t need any convincsaid. ing. Amalgamated State Productions, one of The script can be challenging, she said. Wood’s two theater companies, is present“It was written a long time ago, so a lot ing “Charley’s Aunt” in six performances at of phrases don’t seem to make sense to us The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel, from until we read through them a few times,” July 20 to 29. Knickrehm said. “ Johnson played the role of Lord Fancourt Spencer Elliott, an English teacher and Babberley, who is persuaded by two fellow theater director at Heritage Christian college students to dress up like Charley’s School, portrays Babberley. aunt, so Babberly can serve as chaperone “I’ve done a lot of theater, but it’s the with two women they love. Naturally, Charfirst time I’ve played a character who is ley’s real aunt eventually arrives. playing a character,” Elliott said. “This show is funny in any decade,” JohnElliott said he has tried to figure out how son said. a man would play a woman in that era. Johnson’s daughter Abigail, an Anderson For more, visit thecattheatre.com. resident, is one of the cast members.

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“Charley’s Aunt,” The Cat Theatre, 7:30 p.m. July 20, 21, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel 2:30 p.m. July 22 Amalgamated Stage Productions, one of The Cat’s resident companies, presents a comedy that first debuted in 1892. Cost: $15 for students/seniors, $20 for adults.

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Cynthia Collins, left, and Judy Fitzgerald appear in Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Forbidden Broadway.” (Submitted photo)

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The goal was to create a space custom-based on the needs of the family. 1. The largest change came from removing the tub/shower and replacing it with a large custom glass-enclosed shower. This better utilized the space and allowed more natural light into the room. 2. Additionally, new cabinetry was added with a custom linen tower in the center of the double vanity for efficient storage. 3. Open shelving in the kids’ bathroom was removed to create space for a double vanity with all new cabinetry and large linen tower. 4. A wall with a pocket door was added to separate the vanity from the toilet and shower. This allows for multiple people to utilize the space at once. 5. Hardware and fixtures were updated throughout both spaces.

Background Info: This early 2000s home in the Oakridge Crossing neighborhood of Westfield is home to a young family. Overall, they love the home but their bathrooms needed some updates to create a space that functions better for the entire family.

BEFORE PROBLEMS The master bathroom had a tub/ shower, but the homeowners did not utilize the tub. The kids’ bathroom had a single vanity, making it hard for more than one person to utilize the bathroom at a time. Both bathrooms had build-grade materials that dated the spaces.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@caseindy. com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

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Vienna’s Plague Column Commentary by Don Knebel The Graben, pedestrian-friendly and flanked by fashionable shops, is one of the liveliest streets in modern Vienna. A column at its heart celebrates TRAVEL the city’s deliverance from two 17th-century events that threatened its existence. In 1679, the bubonic plague returned to Vienna, quickly killing 10,000 residents. In desperation, Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, a resident of Vienna, prayed to God, promising to build a monument honoring the Holy Trinity if God saw fit to end the epidemic. Leopold then moved to the safety of Prague to await the answer. As the plague subsided, perhaps due to Vienna’s innovative sanitation methods, grateful citizens erected a wooden pestsäule (pest column) on the Graben in the center of Vienna, topped by a representation of the Trinity. Soon afterward, the Holy Roman Empire defeated Turkish forces besieging Vienna, inflicting huge losses on the enemy and halting the Muslims’ advance into Europe. In celebration of God’s support in Vienna’s victories over the plague and the Muslims, as well as his own role in them, Leopold ordered the erection of a marble column on the Graben to replace the wooden one. A series of artists was engaged to design and execute Leopold’s vision. Completed in 1694, the 69-foot-tall baroque monument contains three distinct sections. The bottom section

Plague Column in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Don Knebel)

shows a cross-wielding Faith defeating the plague, represented by a grotesque woman being held upside down. Just above is a praying Leopold, recognizable by the jutting jaw that characterized the Habsburg family, the golden sword of victory at his side. The center section includes a choir of the nine angels Christian tradition says are closest to God. The apex of the pyramid-shaped monument features a gilded representation of God the Father, Jesus with his cross and the Holy Spirit, represented by a dove in the center of the sun. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. com.

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317-802-6565 317-432-1627

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons

“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding”

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Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield

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Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED -- FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-238-9314

Pet & House Sitting Service www.pawpatrolindy.com 18 years Experience

Michael Pettygrove, Agent

C&H TREE SERVICE

With Baker Scott

near Carey Road & 146th Carmel 317-

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• Tree Removal • Trimming • Stump Grinding • Finish Grading • Bucket Truck Work • Climbing • Lot clearing

Karen Tanner Real Estate Group Annie Greenberg Schweiger REALTOR/Broker

317.222.1304 Office 317.361.6333 Annie Cell Annie@BuyWithKTG.com 230 N Rangeline Road Carmel, IN 46032 www.BuyWithKTG.com

Commercial/Residential Gutter Cleaning • Pressure Washing Fully Insured • Free Estimates

10% off Gutter, Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing (Offer expires 7-31-18)

(317) 645-8373 • www.TopShineWindowCleaning.com

Nick’s Tree Service

CALL TODAY! (317) 524-9100 RENTAL

GARAGE SALE

HOUSE FOR RENT

DOWNSIZING, HUGE GARAGE SALE

3BR 1.5BA, immaculate Carmel ranch near downtown and Monon. Appliances. Quiet neighborhood NO SMOKING NO PETS 1,195/mo. 317-709-6049

634 Ash Dr. Carmel, July 19th & 20th, 8AM to 5PM. Antiques, Furniture, Toys, Christmas, Oriental Rugs, Golf, Indy 500, Coca-Cola, Linens, Shot Glasses, Books, Yard tools, Glass wear, Art work, Knick knacks, Lots More

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NOW HIRING DRY CLEANING WESTON CLEANERS (CARMEL)

FT/PT counter person needed 20 - 30 hours a week. Our location is 4000 W. 106th. Street Carmel ( NE corner of 106th & Michigan Road) Please inquire in person, by phone or text at 317-679-6832, or email bstrapulos@yahoo.com

CLEANING PERSON WANTED

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Marine Clean of Indy, Inc. Part-time, $12.00/hr. to start Days only, throughout greater Indianapolis; Background check/ drug testing required; Call (317) 251-5393, LM

HOPWOOD CELLARS WINERY

Student Nutrition, Custodial & Grounds positions @ WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOLS We are looking for part-time and full-time team members to join and help complete our team. Join us for a Job Fair July 20th, 2018 from 10am-2pm at 18160 Market Court(old tractor supply building) Interviews and hiring on site Apply at http://sodexo.balancetrak.com (Search: Westfield) For Questions, call 317-867-8061(food) or 317-867-8051(facilities)

NOW HIRING . Apply Online: www.debrand.com/employment

FINE CHOCOLATES Job Opportunities Include But Are Not Limited To...

. Packaging, Serving and Selling World-Class Gourmet Chocolates . Customer Service . Shop Key Holder . Making Artisan Ice Cream Sundaes . Making Hot Drinks w/real

Now Hiring Customer Service/Tasting Room Please email: janet@hopwoodcellars.com or Stop in the winery.

NAVIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

in Fishers, IN seeks a Technical Analyst for configuration, back end development, & support of Documentum suite of products. Reqs BS+5yrs exp.; For complete reqs & to apply visit https://jobs.navient.com Req# 18882702033.

UPSCALE HOTEL AND SPA FOR DOGS IN CARMEL SEEKS ADDITIONAL STAFF:

We are seeking excellent candidates for the following positions: part time front desk, boarding/hotel attendant and pet stylist with back ground training or certificate. Our staff works as a team and we require a team minded spirt, client satisfaction driven, detail oriented , professional, and dog loving candidates. Full and part time positions available. If you meet this criteria, we want to hear from you. e-mail your resume to: kim@happydoghotelandspa.com

Chocolate

Part-Time Only DeBrand is located at The Shops at River Crossing, next to The Fashion Mall!

With over 30 years of experience in the special event industry, Ritz Charles specializes in innovative, upscale and superior event services. Ritz Charles has a strong presence in the event market. Our multiple culinary teams, service staff and event planners host a variety of on and off premise events year- round. Our company has the resources to manage large events yet the personal touch of a small caterer. With our fast paced energetic work environment, we have a need for motivated individuals who can give excellent customer service. If you are looking to join a company with a dedication to excellent customer service and a friendly atmosphere, Ritz Charles has bartending, banquet server, doorman and set-up positions available. If you are interested in learning more about our company, please contact Kate McGowan at KMcGowan@Ritzcharles.com

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