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Liv Palmer, 11, at AH Collections with the Make-a-Wish Foundation cards that she designed. (Submitted photo)

Fishers girl designs for Make-A-Wish

By Sarah Stoesz • news@currentinfishers.com

Eleven-year-old Liv Palmer, of Fishers, is using her passion for art to help raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. fundraiser Liv has been drawing since she was about 2 years old. She decided to create cards out of the artwork she has made in her art classes at My Art in Rita’s Backyard in Fishers.

“Art has always been her thing to do,” said Alison Palmer, Liv’s mother. “She would sit and doodle or draw. She has always enjoyed it.”

Liv wanted to raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation because her brother, Jackson, was granted his wish before he passed away from a rare form of cancer in 2009. Jackson and the Palmers went to San Diego through the Make-a-Wish Foundation and visited Legoland, the San Diego Zoo, and SeaWorld.

“I just wanted to raise money and help kids have a wish because it was really important when my family went,” she said.

The cards are sold at AH Collections. The Palmer family chose to sell the cards at AH Collections because of their relationship with the owners.

“In 2006 or 2007 Holly and Ann from AH Collections actually did a fundraiser for Jackson so that’s how we

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got to know them,” Alison Palmer said. “They supported us through the fundraiser. So we approached them to see if they wanted to help us sell the cards.”

Liv is raising the money to support the Make-a-Wish Foundation’s Walk for Wishes on July 12. However, she still plans to sell the cards after the walk is over to benefit Make-a-Wish.

“We are honored Olivia has decided to raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation,” said Amanda Pierce, Make-a-Wish Foundation Development Associate. “Anytime a young adult wants to support Make-a-Wish, it shows what an impact it has and we are so glad she has felt compelled to do this and help grant kids’ wishes just as her brother Jackson’s wish was granted.”

Liv’s family is also passionate about the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The family has spoken at the Make-a-Wish gala and Alison Palmer has served on the board since last fall.

“Jackson’s wish trip was our last family vacation and one that we will never forget. We will forever be grateful to the Make-a-Wish Foundation,” Palmer said.

Liv’s cards can be purchased for $5 each at the AH Collections in both Clay Terrace and Hamilton Town Center. For more information on the Make-a-Wish Foundation, visit http://wish.org/.

Local author to speak – Multiple-awardwinning local author, Larry D. Sweazy, will release a new novel on Aug. 5. The novel, Vengeance at Sundown (Penguin Random House), is the first book in the Lucas Fume Western series, and Sweazy’s eighth published novel since 2009. Sweazy has several local appearances scheduled including one in Fishers from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 23 at the Fishers Public Library. Sweazy will present a talk titled So You Want to Be a Writer.

Resident receives scholarship – The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation, through funding from Wella’s Hairdressers at Heart, has awarded Morgan Howard of Fishers with a Vidal Sassoon Professional Beauty Education scholarship. Howard was among hundreds of hairstylists who entered the national competition honoring the late entrepreneur Vidal Sassoon. In her application, Howard, a 2014 graduate of the University of Indianapolis, explained how she plans to combine her entrepreneurial aspirations with her lifelong interest in beauty and wellness. Her scholarship will fund 50 percent of her tuition at Fredric’s Aveda in Indianapolis.

Recent graduates – The following Fishers residents have recently graduated: Alexander Hines, Washington University in St. Louis; Kyle Reece, Eastern Kentucky University; Alexandros Kapsalis and Katherine Poisel, University of Evansville.

Dean’s list – The following universities have recently released their spring dean’s list, which include several Fishers residents: Eastern Kentucky University – Riley Hill and Kyle Reece; Ithaca College – Sawyer Hitchcock; IU School of Public Health – Tyler Rodino.

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The Fishers High School Band Boosters kicked off its Car Raffle fundraiser on June 14. The FHS Band is selling tickets for $25 each and tickets are limited to just 3,000. The Grand Prize Winner of the car raffle will get to choose between one of two Honda of Fishers cars. Tickets can be purchased on-line or in-person at a Community Sale Event. Visit www.fishersbandcarraffle.com for full details and official rules. The drawing will be held Sept. 13. For more info, visit currentinfishers.com.

Fishers police officers will be volunteering as the wait staff and donating 100 percent of the tips for the third annual Cops & Kids on Aug. 18 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Texas Roadhouse at 12590 Publishers Dr. Money raised will allow local kids to get the chance for a great holiday and shop with their personal cop for the day. For more info, go to currentinfishers.com

Mark your calendar for Dancing with Our Stars presented by St. Vincent benefiting Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County to be held Sept. 4, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ritz Charles in Carmel.

For sponsorship or more event information, call the Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County office at 776-7159 or go to currentinfishers.com.

The American Society of Military Comptrollers invites you to join the annual Golf Outing on Aug. 22 at Gray Eagle Golf Club and Academy located at 12500 Brooks School Road. The event is open to all avid golfers and cost is $50 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Military & Veterans Support Committee and assist their efforts in supporting the Homeless Veterans. For additional information, or to sign up, go to currentinfishers.com.

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Big blast in Fishers

The annual Blast on the Bridge at Geist saw a huge turnout and perfect weather. (Photos by John Cinnamon)

By Ann Craig-Cinnamon • ann@youarecurrent.com The Fourth of July fireworks display at Geist Reservoir saw perfect weather and another great turnout this year.

There’s been a fireworks show for 15 years holiday at Geist but when the Fall Creek Bridge over the reservoir was built seven years ago, it created a great venue for holding an annual display.

According to Blast on the Bridge at Geist founder and Chairman, Brian Hall, moving the Fourth of July display to the bridge made it an event.

“I think for one, it’s one of the best fireworks shows in the area. Many people will state that it’s as good, or better, than the show downtown. That might be because of the

venue and you have the reflection of the water as well as hundreds and hundreds of boats with their lights reflecting off the water,” Hall said. “So it’s just beautiful as the boats’ lights sparkle in the water prior to the show starting and then after the show starts.”

Officially, approximately 16,000 people watched the display from the bridge every year and an additional 10,000 people watched from boats and along the shore.

The fireworks show, which featured 3,475 shells this year, is paid for with donations to the Geist Lake Coalition which is a nonprofit organization involved in watershed, water quality, and lake safety projects as well as the annual fireworks display. You can donate at Geistlake.com.

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Senior succeeds before graduation

By Mackenzie Klahr • news@currentinfishers.com

Rated five stars on the Internet and a stable competitor for local companies, a Hamilton Southeastern senior has taken entrepreneurship to the next level.

Entrepreneur At only 18 years old and a soon-to-be college freshman, Daniel Majestic is the CEO of College Bound Detailing in Fishers.

The company, which drives to your house and details your car at a surprisingly low cost, started as an idea when Majestic was only a sophomore in high school.

Taking pride in their speed and reliability, Majestic and his team are made up of seven boys – all from HSE. “We’re committed to making your car look like the day you bought it,” Majestic said. “At the competitors, you have to go to the shop and leave your car from five to eight; we’ll come to your house and get it done in a few hours.”

The process, which begins by walking around the car with Majestic and showing him what you want, starts at roughly $120 and requires no supplies from the customer except water to clean the vehicle at the end.

Relying on word-of-mouth and the Internet, the company has almost doubled its sales this year as they have worked on 220 cars and boats throughout Fishers, Carmel, Zionsville and Broad Ripple.

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Daniel Majestic at work detailing a car. (Submitted photo)

Planning to attend Ball State University this fall to study marketing and entrepreneurship, Majestic is unsure what the future of the company holds.

He hopes to one day own a larger business as he has learned the value of customer service and has practiced time management by juggling an additional job, playing tennis and school work.

“The name kind of sells us because it actually says that we’re saving money for college, that’s kind of the whole gist of it,” Majestic said.

For more information on College Bound Detailing and to hear what their customers have to say you can visit their website at www.fisherscardetailing.com or call Majestic at 363-4198.

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Construction in Fishers is in high gear this summer, with buildings going up and buildings coming down, like those on Maple Street. The recent threat of demoback in the day lition of the Kincaid/ Flanagan House at 106th Street and Kincaid Drive has fortunately been eliminated, and plans are being drafted to relocate and renovate the structure. It is a prudent time to reflect on a piece of architectural history that Fishers lost to the wrecking ball in 1969, the old Fishers High School.

Originally constructed to house all 12 grades with a capacity of 150 students, the elegant twostory yellow brick school building was designed in the Romanesque Revival style by well-known Indiana architect W.S. Kaufman of Richmond. The Fishers School was built in 1907 on the site of the current Fishers Elementary School on Lantern Road. Its approximate construction cost was $17,000. At the time, it was bounded by farmland to the south and east of the school. It replaced a four-room brick school house on the site and was touted as one of the most modern schools in Hamilton County, being a thoroughly “adequate and modern building,” according to John F. Haines in his 1915 History of Hamilton County Indiana.

The 1907 Fishers School reflected early 20thcentury architectural design philosophy and conformed to state school laws set down in 1904.

Design recommendations for schools in the state included construction on a concrete foundation, multiple classrooms, adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation, fire escapes, and indoor plumb-

Fishers High School, built in 1907. (Submitted photo)

ing. The Fishers School set the design standard for its successors, including the Clay Center School in Carmel, completed in 1912.

A gymnasium and assembly hall were added to the Fishers School in 1931, and a new grade school addition was built in 1959. Fishers High School had winning basketball teams, chorus groups, orchestra and band, and a radio club. It had approximately 14 students in each graduating class and graduated over 850 students in its 62 year history.

The Hamilton Southeastern School District was created in 1963 and the old Fishers High School was deemed unnecessary and was razed in 1969. Anyone with mementos, memorabilia, bricks, or construction materials from the Fishers School building is urged to share their collection for cataloging with the Historical Society at bethm@ambassadorhouse.org.

Beth Clark is a Fishers resident, local history enthusiast, and the curator and programming coordinator for Fishers’ Historic Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens.

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The Fishers Town Council will consider an economic development agreement on July 21 that completes plans for Jarden Home Brands, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation to economy bring its new regional operation to Fishers. The agreement will represent more than $16 million in investment and nearly 300 jobs by 2019. Jarden Home Brands will acquire and occupy the former Sony building at 9999 E. 121st St. “Business attraction is part of our multipronged economic development strategy that is focused on bringing new jobs to Fishers,” said Fishers Town Manager, Scott Fadness. Jarden Home Brands’ commitment to Fishers will bring great jobs to our community, and is a testament to the vitality of our town, as well as the hard work of our community development department.”

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Fishers Town Council news

By Ann Craig-Cinnamon • ann@youarecurrent.com

The Fishers Dept. of Fire and Emergency Services recently received the American Heart Association’s Mission Lifeline EMS Silver Award. Fire Chief Steve Orusa presentgovernment ed the award on behalf of the Heart Association to the town council during its July 7 meeting.

Orusa told the Council that, specifically, the award recognizes the town’s ability to save heart attack patients.

“It is an example of the success of our ‘Protecting the Heart of Fishers’ initiative which starts with CPR, hypertension education, strategically placed paramedics on fire engines and on ambulances,” said Orusa.

The save rate for a person with a heart attack nationally is 10 percent according to the Chief and in the town of Fishers this year it is 73 percent.

“In addition to that, there is an international gold standard for time to remove the blockage for a heart attack victim. Because the sooner you can remove the blockage the more chance you have to survive. The national gold standard is from emergency room door to when the blockage is removed is 90 minutes. In the town of Fishers it’s from patient contact, not the emergency door, to when that blockage is removed is 55 minutes. So we’re pretty excited about the statistics and we look forward to hopefully maintaining that for the rest of the year,” said Orusa.

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Fishers newest firefighters are introduced during the July 7 Town Council meeting. (Photo by Ann Craig-Cinnamon)

providers in the state recognized by the AHA for their assessment and treatment of patients with heart attacks.

At the July 7 meeting, the Council was also formally introduced to the newest members of the Fishers Fire Dept. who recently graduated from firefighter training school.

In other business, the council approved a resolution designating the former Sony Distribution Center at 121st St. and Cumberland Rd. an Economic Revitalization Area. The move paved the way for a new business to take over the space. Jarden Home Brands, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation has announced plans to open a new regional operation in that location.

Also, in an earlier work session, the Council agreed to name the new park at 101st and Cyntheanne Road, Flat Fork Creek Park. The town had asked the public to submit ideas for names for the new park and five of the submissions were picked and then voted on by the public. Flat Fork Creek Park was not among the top-five choices. The public chose the name “The Grounds at 101st.”

No democrats in Fishers’ mayoral election

By Ann Craig-Cinnamon • ann@youarecurrent.com

And he says he thinks it’s just the beginning.

“It’s important to give people a choice, whether they win or not. It’s important that people feel Hamilton County Democratic party chairman that this is some sort of a functioning democracy Keith Clock has announced that Democrats will in action here where people have a choice when not run a candidate against Republican mayoral they go to vote in November rather than candidate Scott Fadeveryone just getting a rubber stamp election ness in the November into office. It’s a shame that happens General Election. sometimes. But I think over time that is State law mandates that there be very less likely to happen,” Clock said. another municipal election in November Since there will be no one opposing of 2015 in order to get the new city of him on the November ballot, that makes Fishers on the same election cycle as Fishers Town Manager Scott Fadness the rest of the state. Clock says there Clock the presumptive winner and first mayor was no interest from a credible candiof Fishers. date that would want to run two years in a row.

Fadness says he is preparing to take over the Clock says they will wait until next year to office. make a run at it.

“I am excited and humbled at the opportu“There’s someone in particular that I’m trying nity to serve this community in the capacity of to recruit. There was so much disappointment mayor. I really have three goals for this fall and after the primary that there wasn’t a Democrat next spring: Making sure that we have a smooth on the ballot that I think there will be a lot more transition to our new form of government, workinterest next election,” he said. “I think it caught ing hard to engage residents around a compeople off guard. I think you saw that with the mon vision for our community and identifying really low voter turnout. It’s unfortunate that those common values that unite us and jobs. Our there was just a 12 percent turnout and that 12 team is currently focused on bringing companies percent gets to elect officials.” to Fishers and growing companies in Fishers so There are four Democrats running for municithat we can provide new work opportunities for pal office in the November election which Clock our residents right here in our own community,” says he believes is the most Democrats who Fadness said. have ever run for office in Fishers.

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Supt. Smith to leave HSE schools working relationship with Dr. Smith as our superintendent and Hamilton Southeastern Schools has experienced many innovative steps in educaThere will be new leadership at Hamilton tion under his leadership. Although we will miss Southeastern Schools in the upcoming school year. Dr. Brian Smith, who has him serving as our superintendent, we look foreducation been the HSE superintendent ward to a continued relationship with Dr. Smith in his new role,” the statement said. since 2009, has announced The board had already been working on a that he is leaving to become the executive direcsuccession plan as Dr. Smith’s current contract tor of the Indiana School Boards Association. set his planned retirement for June In a statement, Dr. Smith said he is of 2015. leaving with mixed emotions.

“As we work through the process “As often happens with career of finding our next superintendent, opportunities, more than one factor we are open to the possibility of hirinfluenced the timing of this decision. ing an interim superintendent. We First, the opening at ISBA is not one recognize that a district our size rethat occurs very often. Since 1975, only quires a unique skill set and a level of two people have directed ISBA in that experience that requires our thoughtcapacity. Having served Indiana educaful and diligent consideration,” the tion for over 45 years in various capacBoard statement continued. ities and in many different areas of the Dr. Brian Smith is Dr. Smith will open the upcoming state, I believe this a rare opportunity leaving his position school year and will remain with HSE to be a voice for Indiana public educa- as Hamilton Souththrough Sept. 1, 2014, and says he will tion on a statewide basis,” he said. eastern Schools work with the school board to ensure Dr. Smith also pointed to recent Superintendent to a smooth transition in new leadership changes in the state teachers’ retire- become the execufor HSE. ment fund that have prompted many tive director of the Indiana School This makes two top positions that long-time, seasoned educators, to Boards Association.

HSE needs to fill. Just four weeks ago, consider retiring early.

Dr. Beth Niedermeyer who is in charge of curricuThe HSE Schools Board of School Trustees lum at HSE Schools, announced she is leaving to issued a statement congratulating Smith on his become Superintendent of Noblesville Schools. new appointment.

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Two golf-like alternatives in Fishers

By John Cinnamon • news@currentinfishers.com Two months ago, Balmoral Golf Club in Fishers took the radical step of making golf holes 21 inches in diameter – roughly the size of a laundry hamper. These holes were Recreation part of the installation of nine holes of FootGolf. FootGolf, a hybrid of golf and soccer played with a soccer ball instead of a golf ball and holes that are nearly five times the size of the standard golf hole, is perhaps the fastest growing sport in America. According to the American FootGolf League, more than 180 FootGolf courses have sprung up across the country (usually integrated into existing golf courses) in just the last three years, with five here in Indiana. In addition to Balmoral in Fishers, the others are in Franklin, French Lick, Seymour, and Tipton.

Sam Foley, Balmoral’s Director of Golf, explained that FootGolf can be less intimidating than traditional golf because it doesn’t require expensive equipment and it’s much less timeconsuming. Nine holes of FootGolf can be played during a lunch hour.

“I played the first round of FootGolf at Balmoral in 42 minutes,” said Foley.

Fishers’ other golf-related alternative is Disc Golf (or Frisbee Golf), with a nine-“hole” course at Cumberland Park. Unlike the relatively new FootGolf, Disc Golf started around 100 years ago with Canadian school children flinging tin plates at

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Fishers family skates together as part of Circle City Derby Girls

By Ray Compton • news@currentinfishers.com It probably ranks near the top of the fiercest frustrations faced by the jammers and blockers of today’s almost 300 women’s roller derby teams.

Cover story Despite all of their efforts on and off the rink by the participants stretching from coast to coast, novices compare the competition to those exaggerated antics and pile drivers delivered in professional wrestling. The non-believers see entertainment and not sport.

“Our biggest frustration is that some people think it is fake,” reported Tiny Ann Mighty of the Circle City Derby Girls. “They think the hits are planned. But 100 percent of the hits are unplanned.”

And Tiny Ann Mighty (also known as Ann Eich in her Fishers neighborhood) has firsthand knowledge that we are not witnessing a scripted event at matches – and the four-timesa-week practice sessions in a local warehouse.

The Tiny one was rubbed out on a blocking scheme in practice two years ago and suffered a severely broken ankle. The injury required emergency surgery and a metal plate and nine screws to repair the devastating wound.

“It was not a good story,” she recalled. “On a pain scale of 1 to 10, it was probably a 12.”

But this episode continues today. Tiny Ann Mighty will be in the lineup on July 19 when the Circle City team plays a match at the Fishers Forum.

“I love it,” says the 4-foot-11 blocker. “It becomes part of your identity.”

Indeed, roller derby is in the DNA of the Eich family. Husband and father Ron may be an emergency physician at Community Health Network in one life, but a second character features him as Doc Flatliner, coach of Circle City. (He also skates for the male version, Race City Rebels.)

And not to be left out is 24-year-old daughter Melanie, a Hamilton Southeastern and Indiana

University graduate and a one-time national baton twirling champion. She goes to law school at IUPUI in the daytime and skates as Hitter Up Style on game nights.

“The practices and games are great stress relievers,” said Hitter Up. “After sitting at a desk all day, it is fun to skate.”

In some form, roller derby has been part of the American fabric since 1880. In 1930, Leo Seltzer (not nicknamed Alka) formed the Transcontinental Roller Derby League and the game took on a carnival marketing game plan. Four teams toured the United States and Seltzer created matches featuring the city of the arena (i.e. Indianapolis if the match was at the Indiana State -tiny ann mighty Fairgrounds Coliseum) against either New York or Chicago. Apparently, it was easy for roller derby fans to dislike teams from New York and Chicago.

Then in the early days of black-and-white television in the 1950s, Roller Derby joined boxing and wrestling as programming favorites. For the next two decades, Roller Derby showed on independent stations throughout the country and heroes and villains called the Bay City Bombers and Los Angeles Thunderbirds became the game’s Yankees and Cubs.

Most of the bickering, ranting and kicking, however, was all choreographed in advance by the matchmakers. Indeed, most hitting bordered between fraud and entertainment, not sport. But while today’s roller derby is not your mother’s version that featured highly banked tracks and skaters such as Blonde Bomber Joanie Weston, some of the old-time fans flock to join today’s generation at the Forum.

“People say they used to watch it on television,” said Doc. “They have become hooked.”

And that is good news for local entities such as the Naptown Roller Girls (who skate at the Fairgrounds) and the Derby Girls. Both have punched it out with other local sports entities for attendance. The Naptown Roller Girls average almost 2,000 fans per home match, while the

“It becomes part of your identity”

(Left) Ann Eich and (far right) Melanie Eich take on an opponent during a recent roller derby bout.

Derby Girls come close to filling the bleachers at the Forum. (Tickets are $10 and $12 and beer – Flat 12 Bierworks – is sold.)

All of the league’s teams are owned and managed by the players. Derby girls pop in $30 in monthly fees and work on fundraisers and selling sponsorships. “Our biggest expense is traveling,” said Doc, whose male mates flew to California this season.

But the thrill of skating and competing outweigh the financial hurdles. And there is the fun

of uncovering those crazy nicknames for the skaters – Ames To Kill, Kneads Therapy, Philly Sheezskate and Betty Fright, complete with two arms plastered with tattoos. A referee goes by Studly Do Right and one announcer is labeled Major Rupture.

Not to be left out are unique team names. The women’s league includes the Slaughterhouse Roller Girls, Assassination City and Hudson Valley Horrors, while the men counter with the Quadfathers, Chicago Bruise and New York Stock Exchange (complete with a logo featuring a suit and tie skater).

Can this zany show end up on television again? “That is the ultimate dream,” admitted Flatliner.

In the meantime, the doors are open for new skaters. The current Circle City cast includes social workers, doctors and attorneys. The team holds special camps to reach new skaters.

“We tell people to give it a try,” said Tiny Ann. “You would be surprised how we can take people who can’t stand up on skate and turn them into players.”

Bring your nicknames, ladies.

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4-H Fair: Food, fun, projects and lots of animals

By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com The fun begins Thursday as the 2014 Hamilton County 4-H Fair officially opens to the public and runs through July 22.. As the days click away prior to the start, 4-H projects are event being judged and displayed inside various buildings and the approximate 1,700 livestock animals that will call the 4-H fairgrounds home for the next few days will move in Wednesday.

There is no charge for admission or parking at the 4-H Fair, and most activities are provided free of charge.

Hamilton County 4-H Youth Development Leader Kathleen Bohde said projects from the 2,000 4-H’ers will be on display to the community – showcasBohde ing the work and knowledge gained by participants.

“I see the fair is like the final exam,” Bohde said.

“The fair is a way the 4-H’ers get to showcase what they’ve accomplished throughout the year.

It’s also an opportunity for the public to learn about the projects. The kids love to share the information – these are experts on the projects.”

Hamilton County has added one new project this year – creative writing. Bohde said the project has more than 90 4-H’ers participating.

“That is huge for a first-year project. We thought 10 to 15 would be a success for a pilot year to get our feet wet,” she said, adding the projects includes a variety of writing styles including short story, poetry, comic book, microfiction (50 words or less) and children’s story.

“There was a demand to give youth an opportunity to expand their writing skills.”

Hamilton County Purdue Extension officials estimate between 15,000 and 20,000 people will attend this year’s fair. Because the fair does not charge admission, officials say they have no way of knowing the exact attendance at each year.

“Weather affects attendance the most – if it is extremely hot or stormy,” said Hamilton County Purdue Extension Director Susan Peterson. “We get a great Peterson feel where our attendance is based on food sales and trash. We have the same

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Hamilton County officials estimate that 15,000 to 20,000 people attend the annual 4-H Fair. The number is weather dependent; too hot or stormy and numbers are down. (File photo)

food vendors who keep accurate records and can tell us year-to-year where we are at.”

Special events for the 2014 4-H Fair include puppet shows (noon and 2 p.m. July 19), Ballerina’s Academy of Dance (1 p.m. July 18), Demolition Derby (6 p.m. July 20), Street Dance (8 p.m. July 21) and a blood drive sponsored by the Hamilton County 4-H Council and the Indiana Blood Center (3 to 7 p.m. July 18). Blood drive participants will receive special discounts for fair food. Live music will be provided by Cooke and Belle (7 p.m. July 18), Rusty Bladen (6:30 and 8:15 p.m.) and Jeremy Morris & Harvest Road Band (2 p.m. July 20).

A cake reception to honor the 100th anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson establishing extension nationwide will be held at 6:30 p.m.

July 17 in the Exhibition Center. Peterson said historical items and photos from Hamilton County will be on display at the celebration.

The fair isn’t just for 4-H’ers.

In addition to the food, animals, projects and various events, the community has several opportunities to showcase their talents. Open events for the public to participate include the Pet Parade, homemade ice cream contest, ice cream eating contest, youth talent contest, youth and adult tractor pulls and the Farmer Olympics.

“In my 25 fairs, one of the things we hear annually is it is such a positive atmosphere for families of all ages. It’s the promotion of the family,” Peterson said. “It’s really not about a ribbon

IBC to host blood drive at fair - Fairgoers can give blood during their visit to the Hamilton County 4-H Fair on Friday, July 18. The Indiana Blood Center’s Mobile Unit will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. north of the Swine Barn. Donors will receive a voucher for a free milkshake courtesy of Hamilton County Farm Bureau, Inc. and a ticket to upgrade a meal in the Hamilton County Producers Tent to use any time during the 2014 4-H Fair, along with other incentives provided by the Indiana Blood Center. IBC is the agency through which lifesaving blood and blood components are supplied to over 60 member hospitals throughout central and southern Indiana. IBC provides vital assistance to modern medicine through other related services including specialized blood typing for organ transplants, viral marker testing, tissue banks and the National Marrow Donor Program.

Help 4-H’ers feed the hungry - Hamilton County residents can join the Hamilton County 4-H Program and Good Samaritan Network in the 10th annual “4-H CAN Make a Difference” food drive in conjunction with the Hamilton County 4-H Fair. The public is encouraged to bring nonperishable food items such as canned soup, vegetables, beans, peanut butter, pasta, cereal/oatmeal, powdered milk, and rice to the fair. The food banks strive to acquire nutritious food for low-income families and individuals in our community.

Drop off items in Exhibition Center Hall B during the 4-H Fair July 17 through 22.

they get – it’s fun and exciting, but it’s about the project, goat or pig that they are proud of what they brought to the fair.”

Peterson said like last year, swine will move-in on July 18 and non-auction animals will leave on July 20. The decision was a proactive one to prevent the potential of swine flu or other diseases from spreading.

“The incubation time is shorter,” she said. “It’s a precautionary move which was viewed very positively last year by the state board of health.”

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THURSDAY, JULY 17 4-H Fair Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Exhibit Buildings Open: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

9 a.m. – 4-H Bucket Calf Show in the Show Arena.

9 a.m. – Sheep weigh-in in the Sheep Barn.

9:30 a.m. – Llama Pack Obstacle Class in the Llama Barn.

10 a.m. – Kitchen Invention Showdown in Exhibition Center Hall A. 10 a.m. – 4-H Poultry Showmanship in Small Animal Barn. 4-H Poultry judging will begin immediately following Showmanship.

10 a.m. – Open judging of Crops (small grains, 10 a.m.; soybeans, 10:30 a.m.; corn, 11:30 a.m.; and hay, 12:30 p.m.) at Crops Tent, south of Swine Barn.

10 a.m. to noon – Extension Homemakers’ Flower Show exhibits check-in in Exhibition Center Hall B. 10:30 a.m. – 4-H Dairy Show in Show Arena. Heifers will be shown first, followed by steers.

2 p.m. – Horse & Pony English Show in the Horse Arena.

1 p.m. – Pygmy Goat Show in the Show Arena.

4 p.m. – Beef Quiz Bowl in Exhibition Center Hall A. 4 to 9 p.m. – Extension Homemakers’ Flower Show open for viewing in Exhibition Center Hall B. 6 to 8 p.m. – Indiana Pacers Fan Van.

6 p.m. – Llama PR Obstacle Class in the Llama Barn.

6 p.m. – 4-H Rabbit Ambassador Contest in the Small Animal Barn.

7 p.m. – 4-H Clogging Exhibition in Exhibition Center Hall A. FRIDAY, JULY 18 4-H Fair Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Exhibit Buildings Open: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

8 a.m. to 9 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Auction entries accepted in 4-H Fair Office.

8:30 a.m. – 4-H Beef Grooming Contest in Show Arena.

8:30 a.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show in Rabbit Tent.

9 a.m. – 4-H Chicken Barbecue, northeast of Exhibition Center.

9:30 a.m. – 4-H Aquatic Science judging in Exhibition Center.

10 a.m. – Horse & Pony Western Show in the Horse Arena.

10 a.m. – Llama youth judging class in Llama Barn.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Extension Homemakers’ Flower Show in Exhibition Center Hall B. 1 p.m. – Walk-A-Llama (open to public) in Llama Barn.

1 p.m. – Sheep Fitting Contest in Show Arena.

3 p.m. – 4-H Dairy Goat Show in Show Arena.

5 p.m. – Llama Costume Contest in the Llama Barn.

6 p.m. – 4-H Meat Goat Show in Show Arena.

6 p.m. – 4-H Beef Barbecue Contest at Rabbit Tent.

display in Exhibition Center.

2 p.m. – Llama Field Obstacle in Llama Barn.

2 p.m. – Puppet show northwest of Exhibition Center.

4 p.m. – 4-H Action Demonstration Contest in Exhibition Center Hall C. 6 p.m. – Horse and Pony Contesting Show in the Horse Arena.

6:15 p.m. – Rusty Bladen Concert northwest of Exhibition Center.

5 p.m. – 4-H Cat Show in Exhibition Center.

6 p.m. – Open Ice Cream Eating Contest at Rabbit Tent.

6:30 p.m. – Open Homemade Ice Cream Contest at Rabbit Tent.

7 p.m. – Youth Swine Exhibition in Show Arena.

8:15 p.m. – Rusty Bladen Concert northwest of Exhibition Center.

SUNDAY, JULY 20 4-H Fair Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Exhibit Buildings Open: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 4-H Sheep Wool Open Judging in Show Arena.

10 a.m. – Community worship service by Victory Chapel Com6 p.m. – 4-H Dog Drill Team deming Revue finishes. munity Church in Rabbit Tent. onstration east of Show Arena.

8 p.m. – Walk-A-Llama (open to 10 a.m. – 4-H Horse and Pony 6 p.m. – Leaping Llama Exhibipublic) in Llama Barn.

Hunter Show in Horse Arena. tion in Llama Barn.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Horse and Pony Jumper will 7 p.m. – Cooke and Belle concert 4-H Fair Office Hours: 8 a.m. to begin 30 minutes after show. northwest of Exhibition Center. 10:30 p.m.

10 a.m. – 4-H Sheep Show in 7 p.m. – 4-H Consumer Clothing Exhibit Buildings Open: 10 a.m. to Show Arena.

Revue in Exhibition Center.

9:30 p.m.

Noon – 4-H Pocket Pet Show in 7:45 p.m. – 4-H Sewing Fashion 8 a.m. – 4-H Swine Show in Exhibition Center. All Pocket Pets Revue in Exhibition Center. FashShow Arena. must leave the 4-H Grounds imion Revue will begin after Cloth8 a.m. – Horse & Pony Dressage mediately following judging. in the Horse Arena.

Noon to 6 p.m. – Extension 8:30 a.m. – 4-H Public Speaking Homemakers’ Food and Craft in Exhibition Center Hall A. Show and Mini 4-H Projects on 8:30 a.m. – 4-H Llama Showmandisplay in Exhibition Center. ship in Llama Barn.

1 p.m. – Lawn and Garden Trac11 a.m. – 4-H Demonstration in tor Contest, east of Show Arena.

Exhibition Center Hall A. 1 p.m. – Walk-A-Llama Games 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Mini 4-H and Activities (open to public) in Projects on display in Exhibition Llama Barn.

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2 p.m. – Youth Pedal Tractor Pull Noon – Deadline for Livestock at Rabbit Tent.

Auction entries, action demon2 p.m. – Jeremy Morris & Harvest stration registration and talent Road Band concert northwest of show registration for both junior Exhibition Center. and senior divisions.

2:30 p.m. – Parents’ Llama Show 1 p.m. – Antique Tractor Pull at in Llama Barn.

Tractor Pull Strip.

3:30 p.m. – Adult Pedal Tractor Noon – Puppet show northwest of Pull at Rabbit Tent.

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6 p.m. – Pet Parade at Rabbit Tent. All pets must leave the 4-H Grounds immediately following the parade and owners must bring proof of current rabies vaccination.

6 p.m. – Demolition Derby in Tractor Pull Strip. There will be a cost for admission.

7 to 9 p.m. – Do-Si-Squares in Exhibition Center.

7 to 10 p.m. – Swine Check-out for all swine not going to Livestock Auction.

7:30 p.m. – Farmer Olympics in Horse Arena.

MONDAY, JULY 21 4-H Fair Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Exhibit Buildings Open: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

9 a.m. – 4-H Beef Show in Show Arena.

9:30 a.m. – 4-H 1/16th Tractor Pull in Rabbit Tent.

10 a.m. – 4-H Horse and Pony Versatility Show in Horse Arena.

1 p.m. – Korsen Fire Protection east of Show Arena.

2 to 4 p.m. – Hamilton County Talent Contest (Junior Division) in Exhibition Center.

3 p.m. – Royal Showmanship in Show Arena.

3:30 p.m. – 4-H Rocket Launch, south of Tractor Pull Strip.

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Hamilton County Talent Contest (Senior Division) in Exhibition Center.

7 p.m. – Supreme Showmanship in Show Arena.

8 p.m. – Street Dance northwest of Exhibition Center.

TUESDAY, JULY 22 4-H Fair Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

7 a.m. to noon – Non-sale livestock check-out in animal buildings.

9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. – Mini 4-H and 4-H projects released.

State Fair Livestock and Nonlivestock information available in Exhibition Center Hall B. 4 p.m. – Joint Producers’ Barbecue 5:30 p.m. – Livestock Auction in the Show Arena.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 9 a.m. – Clean-up at the Hamilton County 4-H Grounds.

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Commentary by Danielle WIlson

Smith’s successor: Big shoes to fill And so Supt. Dr. Brian Smith is headed for the executive directorship of the Indiana School Boards Association, having been at the helm of Hamilton Southeastern Schools since 2009. He resigned last week, and he will depart in September. His term here wasn’t nearly long enough, in our opinion, but who’s to blame a guy for taking a position about which he is just as passionate as he is with respect to our schools, staff and students? In a statement, Smith wrote: “I believe this a rare opportunity to be a voice for Indiana public education on a statewide basis. In addition, recent changes in the state teachers’ retirement fund have prompted many long-time, seasoned educators, to consider retiring early.

This combination of circumstances led me to conclude that this was the right time for me to make this career change.” His many accomplishments in his time here combine to form a standard against which his successor will be judged. Beating back funding roadblocks, he and his teams found ways to enrich the education process, not the least of which includes the HSE 21 Initiative, which teachers have embraced. With it, students are being taught elevated critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. The program, Smith stated, uses “innovative methods and collaborative activities that will prepare (students) to enter careers and professions and will serve them throughout their lifetimes.” HSE, under his watch, also expanded building capacity to house 21,000plus students, which, Smith adroitly points out, dwarfs the populations of many colleges and universities across the nation. He will sail away into his new position after Sept. 1. He has vowed to help with any transition. Smith’s has been an impressive set of accomplishments. Now it is up to the HSE School Board of Trustees to find his replacement – and soon, at that.

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Reunited and it feels so good Commentary by Terry Anker Growing up in rural Indiana, I was fortunate to attend the largest of the several high schools in the surrounding area. Still, it left my graduating class at about 180 kids or so. It seems kind of quaint today with increasing density and urbanization leading to annual matriculation numbers in the many hundreds. But many around the county found themselves part of considerably smaller groups. 75 or 80 per graduating class were not uncommon.

Sometimes, the classes were even smaller. The debate in our fine state about the optimal size for a high school, or even a school corporation, may continue as it has uninterrupted for decades.

Over the years, this column has addressed issues related to access to higher level coursework in countryside secondary schools and the costs associated with maintaining individual buildings, gymnasiums and transportation services for each discrete community. Yet like most of us, I remember my high school years with a

sense of some nostalgia. Sure, there were those moments of teen angst that left me imagining myself a character from “The Breakfast Club.” All in all, I look back on those times fondly and enjoy seeing my former classmates.

This year commemorates a significant anniversary of our class’s completion. The plans were set and the invitations delivered. Unfortunately, news came this week that pathetic responses have reduced the scope of the event. It turns out that many folks have moved on, moved out and are not moved to come back.

While many others run from seeking a connection with old friends. Can we all walk the same path and yet end up in such different places? Can rose-colored glasses filter out the good memories for a few and the bad memories for others?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

Q U O T E O F T H E W EEK The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.

–Elbert Hubbard

I have just had a small taste of the apocalypse, my friends, and I can say with some degree of confidence, the flavor humor leaves much to be desired.

Months ago my husband Doo and I planned a vacation to his family’s lake house in northern Indiana. To help minimize the need for parental involvement, each of our four kids were allowed to invite one friend. Then Doo learned he had to work, so he was out, as was our oldest when his friend also needed to cancel. That left me with six children for four glorious days at a 100-year-old cottage with no competent boat driver. Good times!

The first day went alright, though I may have, sort of, accidentally crashed the aforementioned boat into the pier before I realized it was just too choppy to be on the water.

Oopsy. That night, however, all hell broke loose.

I awoke around midnight to gale-force winds and tornado sirens, followed quickly by a power outage and the realization that my twins had just turned 13. Coincidence? I think not.

Displaying unusual cool-headedness though, I herded short ones downstairs and away from the wall of lake-facing windows, found and distributed flashlights, and calmly wished my new teenagers a happy birthday. After an hour of Pop Tarts and Nintendo-DS playing, we all headed back to bed, confident we’d have electricity by morning.

No dice. On my bike ride (the triathlon is looming!), I found tree branches and power lines down about a half-mile from the house in both directions, with nary a utility truck in sight. Ah well. Amish Day would just be arriving early this week. Only, Amish Day was soon pluralized, and the full extent of not having electricity began to take its toll. In addition to the obvious side effects of a power outage – no television for World Cup action, no way to charge cell phones and DS’s, no refrigeration for recently purchased high-quality frozen custard, and no high-octane coffee to assuage my caffeine addiction – we also had to contend with the unforeseen consequences, namely what happens when the water stops running.

So here’s an LSAT question for you: If seven individuals must utilize only four toilets and each commode can only be flushed once until power is restored, how long before the noxious fumes and general nastiness force the occupants to cut their vacay short and head home? As it turns out, about 36 hours. That’s all we lasted, folks. Not even two days! In the event of the real apocalypse, it won’t be the zombies that do me in (I have teenagers, after all) but the lack of working and hygienic bathroom facilities. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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Commentary by Dick Wolfsie According to a national research firm, most people over 75 do not own a cell phone. This is in contrast to the millennials who humor admit that the first thing they do in the morning and the last thing they do each night is check their mobile phone. It must be nice to have a strong bladder.

To increase sales, cell phone companies are targeting the older demographic. Here’s a sales call that might take place between an account rep (AR) and somebody’s grandmother (SG): AR: Hello, I’m calling to see if we can interest you in a new mobile phone. How has your present phone been working out for you?

SG: For 75 years, I’ve dialed and someone answered. If it rang, I answered it. Can you improve on that?

AR: We’d like to introduce you to something different. It’s called a smart phone.

SG: Are you there? You keep cutting out.

What’s so smart about your phone?

AR: You can carry it with you, at all times.

SG: It must have a very long cord. What if I go shopping?

AR: That’s the beauty of it – no cord.

SG: No cord? You could lose a phone that way.

AR: If you misplace it at home, you can call your cell phone with your other phone and you will hear it ring.

SG: Wait a second, you want me to buy your

phone, but still keep my phone so I can use it to find your phone? This is not a great marketing plan. Where does the power come from to run the phone?

AR: The phone has a battery and you have to plug it into the wall to recharge it.

SG: Wait, I thought you didn’t need a cord.

Hello, are you there? I keep losing you.

AR: Sorry…the battery for the phone has to be charged or the device won’t work.

SG: Okay. What else can it do?

AR: You can just pick up the phone and say something like: “Siri, call my grandson.”

SG: Well, my grandson has one of your phones.

Haven’t heard from him in a week.

AR: Don’t you see? You don’t have to dial. Just say the number or person you want to call.

SG: Had one of those phones out in the country when I was a kid. ‘Elsie,’ I’d say, ‘get me 5555555.’ In a flash, my best friend was on the other end. Joe, I’m still not hearing you very well.

SG: What brand is your phone?

AR: We call it an iPhone.

SG: What does the ‘i’ stand for?

AR: Uh, I’m not sure. No one has ever asked me that before. I feel like an idiot.

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Carmel graduate leads festival for fellow film lovers

By Jospeh Knoop • joseph@currentincarmel.com Carmel graduate Craig Mince is looking forward to another successful year for the Indianapolis International Film Festival, now in his fourth year directing the event. movies Mince has also directed the Indianapolis IMAX Theater since 2009, and he said growing up in Carmel served as one launching point for his love of film.

The original Carmel Theatre, Mince closed and razed in 1984, was where Mince first saw films like "Raiders of the Lost Ark", helping to spark a fascination with the medium.

“I remember going to that theater all the time,” Mince said. “That’s where the whole ‘film as an experience’ thing took off and kind of where my love for movies started.”

With Carmel’s relatively recent move into hosting arts events and incubating arts businesses, it’s been interesting to see the parallel between Mince’s life and his city’s fascination with art, Mince said.

Mince became involved in the Indianapolis International Film Festival after former member Brian Owens stepped down. He was initially looking to fill a programming role when he joined the all-volunteer organization, but he eventually took on the directorial role and his helped to shape its current vision.

This festival will feature filmmakers from more than 50 countries.

“This year’s entire lineup is absolutely amazing,” he said. “There are awe-inspiring documentaries that will shake you to the core and lighthearted romantic comedies. Because we don’t have a niche audience that we speak to, there’s a theme that organically comes from the movies being made.

This year’s theme is ‘coming of age.’”

Mince said that the one of the festival’s main draws is the ability to see rare films that won’t be publicly available for months or even years.

“These are films that will never pass through Indy theatrically,” he said. “Arthouse films, with the dynamic of distribution, will fly under the radar.

It’s a really neat way to see these movies with like-minded individuals, and a fun opportunity to interact with the filmmakers. A big chunk of the filmmakers that made these films come to Indy to see the audience’s reaction.”

The Indy Film Fest recently achieved its Kickstarter fundraising goal of $8,000, which helps to create even more opportunities for fans and creators to rub elbows by funding hotel rooms for the filmmakers.

The festival runs July 17 through 26.

For more information, visit www.indyfilmfest.org.

Five must-see films at Indianapolis International Film Festival Commentary by Christopher Lloyd

“I, Origins” – The festival’s opening night film is a mind-tripping doozy from writer/director Mike Cahill, who made “Another Earth” a few years back. Michael Pitt plays a molecular biologist who thinks he’s found the answer to the mysteries of the cosmos in his lover’s eyes. Think “Inception” meets “The Tree of Life.” (July 17) “Life After Beth” – The end of the festival offers a stark contrast to the beginning: the closing night film is a zombie romantic comedy featuring rising stars Dane DeHaan (“Chronicle”) and Aubrey Plaza (“Parks and Recreation”). Teenage romance blooms until Beth dies tragically … but then, miraculously, she comes back! And this time not only is she hungry for love, but also human flesh. Co-starring John C. Reilly and Anna Kendrick. (July 26) “Bluebird” – This bleak, mournful drama set in frigid Maine features Amy Morton as a school bus driver who makes a terrible mistake that imperils the life of a small boy and the stability of her entire family.

Reminiscent of “Winter’s Bone.” The powerhouse cast includes John Slattery (“Mad Men”), Margo Martindale (“August: Osage County”), Adam Driver (“Girls”), Louisa Krause and Emily Meade. (July 24 and 26) “Tu Seras un Homme (You’ll Be a Man)” – A tender coming-ofage dramedy, this French film examines the growing friendship between a shy 10-year-old boy and the troublemaker 20-year-old who walks into his life and nudges him out of his shell. Heartwarming, funny and off-beat. (July 20 and 25) “Point and Shoot” – This fascinating documentary follows the harrowing real-life adventures of filmmaker/journalist Matthew VanDyke, who decided to go on a post-grad school motorcycle jaunt through the Arab countries for “a crash course in manhood.”

Instead, he found himself a front-lines combatant in the Libyan revolution of 2011. Eventually he is captured and held in solitary confinement for six months. (July 21 and 26)

Christopher Lloyd is a Carmel-based award-winning film critic with a bachelor’s degree in cinema from New York University and a master’s from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

T H IS W EEK Free movie screening – Come watch “The Monuments Men,” starring George Clooney in a true story about a WWII platoon CARMEL tasked by U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt with recovering art stolen by the Nazis. Also starring Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett and John Goodman, this free program is designed for adults and an adult must accompany any child younger than 14. This film is rated PG-13 and will be screened in the Carmel Clay Public Library Program Room at 6:30 p.m. July 18. Tickets are required and available at the Audiovisual Desk. For more information, call 814-3900.

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie – On July 18 and 19 the Indianapolis will perform “Classic FM: Radio Hits of the Decades” at FISHERS Connor Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd. Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly and the ISO will take audiences on a musical journey through four decades of hits up and down the FM dial – from Elton John and Billy Joel to Aretha Franklin, Chicago, Adele and more.

Cost is $24 for adults and $12 for children. For more information, call 639-4300 or visit www. indianapolissymphony.org.

NPA Picnic in the Park. From 4 to 7 p.m. July 19, the Noblesville Preservation Alliance will host a Picnic in the Park at SemiNOBLESVILLE nary Park on South 10th Street. NPA will provide hot dogs, buns and condiments. Attendees are encouraged to bring side food items like chips, cookies or potato salad, a blanket or chairs, napkins, paper plates, and the drink of their choice.

Admission is free but guests are asked to RSVP. For more information, call 426-1672 or visit www. noblesvillepreservation.com.

My Yellow Rickshaw – The 2014 concert series season at Cool Creek Park, 2000 East 151st St., ends July 18 with the pop WESTFIELD rock, bluegrass and R&B cover band. My Yellow Rickshaw will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 and children 12 and younger have no admission fee. For more information, visit www.myhamiltoncountyparks.com.

‘All Class’ reunion – Zionsville Alumni Association’s “All Class” Reunion will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight July 19 at zionsVILLE the Palomino Ballroom, 481 S. County Road 1200 East, Zionsville. The event is open to ages 21 and up.

There will be an antique, classic and muscle car exhibit at the reunion. Reunion tickets will be sold at the door or may be purchased online at zaareunion.eventbrite.com.

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NIGHT & DAY Beef & Boards Presents: ‘A Mighty Fortress is our Basement’ • This fun musical comedy is the latest production from the Church Basement Ladies series.

Both heartwarming and funny, this story set in the 1960’s tells of ladies’ preparations for church events, a food booth at a county fair and more. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today at 1 p.m.; July 17 at 1 and 8 p.m.; July 18 and 19 at 8 p.m.; July 20 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. • Tickets start at $38.50.• 8729664 • www.beefandboards.com

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Lincoln Park Concert Series • Spend the evening at Lincoln Park in Zionsville and listen to live music every Wednesday evening in June and July. Tonight’s performance is Bluegrass on the Grass featuring Cornfield and Crossroads. Seating is limited; food will be for sale and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and/or chairs. • Corner of First and Oak Streets, Zionsville • Tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. • Free • 873-3836 Aperture Stop: A Photographic Exhibit and First Friday Open House at Nickel Plate Arts • Visit the Nickel Plate Arts exhibit space to view talented, local photographers’ works. • Today from noon to 5 p.m.; July 18 from noon to 5 p.m.; July 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org

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Walled Gardens in Miniature • Visit this unique museum and browse the miniature walled gardens exhibits. All ages are welcome and displays include a Southwestern Garden, a Southern Lady Garden and a Fantasy Garden. • 111 E. Main St., Carmel• Today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 18 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. • Adult admission $5, children $3. • 575-9466 • www.museumofminiatures.org Hamilton County 4-H Fair • Head down to the fairgrounds and visit this fun family event to enjoy animals, food, 4-H exhibits, a talent show, dancing and more. • 2003 E. Pleasant St., Noblesville • Today from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and every day through July 22. • Free admission and free parking.

Noblesville Summer Concert Series • Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department offers free summer concerts through July at Forest Park. Tonight’s show features Jordan Carter. • Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. • 776-6350 • Free • 701 Cicero Rd., Noblesville • www.cityofnoblesville.org Clay Terrace Summer Concert Series • Enjoy a summer night out while listening to live music from local bands. Pizza will be available for purchase from Tony Sacco’s. Tonight’s performance is

by My Yellow Rickshaw. • Grassy Knoll behind Kona Grill at Clay Terrace • Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. • Free • 818-0725 • www.clayterrace.com Easel Into Summer Exhibit • Check out the latest exhibit from the Hamilton County Artist Association; it’s a great opportunity to view local and unique art and take advantage of the great gift shop. • 195 South Fifth St., Noblesville • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.• Free • 773-5197 • www.hcaa-in.org

Friday

The Amp After Dark at Nickel Plate Amphitheater • The After Dark series is back in Fishers; all summer long adults are welcome to listen to great music and dance under the stars. Tonight’s performance is from Torn. • Downtown Fishers • Tonight from 9 to 11 p.m. • Free • 595-3150 • www.fishers. in.us/parks

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Carmel Community Players Present: “I Married an Angel” • This fun show tells the story of Willie who recklessly marries and angel and then has to put up with the angel’s growing awareness of the real world. • 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd. Ste 140, Carmel• Tonight at 7:30 p.m.; July 19 at 7:30 p.m.; July 20 at 2:30 p.m. • Adult tickets $17, Seniors and Students are $15. • 815-9387 • www.carmelplayers.org Cool Creek Concert Series • Cool Creek Park presents an outdoor concert featuring My Yellow Rickshaw. Gates open at 6, music starts at 7 and this family friendly event is a great way to experience live entertainment outdoors. • Tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. • $5 for adults, kids 12 and under are free.

• 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel • 770-4400• www.myhamiltoncountyparks.com Carmel Farmer’s Market • One of Indiana’s largest farmer’s markets, Carmel’s event features over 60 vendors that sell only Indiana-grown and/or produced edible products. Fun for the whole family, this farmer’s market includes cooking demonstrations, music and free parking. • 1 Center Green, Carmel • Today from 8 – 11:30 a.m. • Free admission • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.com

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Saxony Market • Find fresh produce from local artisans along with prepared food, kids activities and more. • 13578 E. 131st. St., Fishers. • Today from 8 a.m. to noon. • Free • 770-1818 • www.saxonyindiana.com Fishers Farmers Market • Visit a variety of vendors at the Fishers Market located at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater behind Fishers Town Hall. Items for sale include fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, plants, many specialty food items and hot food selections. Entertainment from local musicians available most Saturdays. • 6 Municipal Drive, Fishers • Today from 8 – noon. • Free admission • 578-0700 • www.fisherschamber.com Noblesville Farmers Market • The Riverview Hospital overflow lot hosts Noblesville’s Farmers Market which includes fresh produce, bedding plants, fresh flowers, honey, baked treats and more. • SR 19 & 38 in Noblesville • Today from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Free admission • 776-0205 • www.noblesvillemainstreet.org Zionsville Farmers Market • Plants and flowers plus produce and baked goods are available for sale. • Corner of First and Hawthorne, Zionsville• Today from 8 to 11 a.m. • Free admission • 873-3836 • www.zionsvillechamber.org Nickel Plate Players Present: “Beehive” •The Nickel Plate Amphitheater is the place to be for a fun, free show from the Nickel Plate Players.• Downtown Fishers • Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m.• Free.

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Classic FM: Radio Hits of the Decades • Conner Prairie’s outdoor amphitheater plays host to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as they perform a variety of radio favorites.• 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Tonight at 8 p.m. • Tickets start at $24; see the ISO website or buy tickets at participating Marsh supermarkets. • 639-4300 • www.indianapolisymphonyorchestra.org Art of Wine • Carmel Arts & Design District presents outdoor wine tastings in downtown Carmel.

Adults over 21 are invited to enjoy unlimited wine tastings from participating wineries. • Main St. and Rangeline Rd. in Carmel • 5 to 10 p.m. • Free • 571-

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2014 HAMILTON COUNTY 4-H FAIR THURSDAY, JULY 17 4-H Bucket Calf/Dairy Show 9 a.m.

Kitchen Invention Showdown 10 a.m.

4-H Pygmy Goat Show 1 p.m.

4-H Horse & Pony English Show 2 p.m.

4-H Clogging Exhibition 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 18 4-H Rabbit Show 8:30 a.m.

4-H Horse & Pony Western Show 10 a.m.

Extension Homemakers’ Flower Show 10 a.m.

Walk-A-Llama (open to public) 1 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Indiana Blood Center Blood Drive 3-7 p.m.

4-H Goat Show 3 p.m.

4-H Dog Drill Team Demonstration 6 p.m.

Cooke and Belle Concert 7 p.m.

4-H Fashion Revue 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 4-H Swine Show 8 a.m.

4-H Llama Showmanship 8:30 a.m.

Puppet Show 12 p.m. & 2 p.m.

Antique Tractor Pull 1 p.m.

Ice Cream Contest 6 p.m.

Rusty Bladen Concert 6:30 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.

Youth Swine Exhibition 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 20 Worship Service 10 a.m.

4-H Sheep Show 10 a.m.

Extension Homemakers’ Craft Show 12 p.m.

Walk-A-Llama (open to public) 1 p.m.

Jeremy Morris & Harvest Road Band 2 p.m.

Champion Food Auction 5 p.m.

Pet Parade 6 p.m.

Demolition Derby 6 p.m.

Farmer Olympics 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 21 4-H Beef Show 9 a.m.

Color Me Green Fun Run 11:30 a.m.

Youth Talent Contest 2 p.m.

Royal Showmanship 3 p.m.

Supreme Showmanship 7 p.m.

Street Dance 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 22 Livestock Auction 5:30 p.m.

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Take a trip to ’60s with ‘Beehive’

By Joseph Knoop • joseph@currentincarmel.com The sounds of the 1960s will ring in your ears and memories from that transformational decade will likely resurface when theatre the musical “Beehive” is presented at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheatre in Fishers on July 19.

The musical is a high energy tribute to the 60s girl bands, complete with performances of “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” by Aretha Franklin and “Where the Boys Are” by Connie Francis, “Beehive” tells the story of five women reminiscing about their time together as singers, imitating the various groups of the time.

It will also be the first performance by new Fishers theatre company, the Nickel Plate Players.

“I wanted to do the show because it kind of covers the women’s movement, and I think that’s an important aspect to show,” said Ashton Wolf, director of “Beehive” and executive director of the Nickel Plate Players.

The group is a cooperative effort between community leaders to bring theatre to Fishers.

“Beehive” will be the first production to come from the work of Fishers residents.

“We have a really talented group of people, and a responsible cast, which is awesome in an unpaid production,” said Carrie Barnthouse, an actor and assistant choreographer. “People have really taken ownership of the show and bring professional level performances.”

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The Nickel Plate Players inaugural performance will be a free one on July 19. From left, Nancy Matt (pianist), Jocelyn Vare (Fishers Arts Council President and cast member), Onis Dean (MC/Host), Alicia Hamaker (cast member), Sandy Thorne (Co-producer and cast member) and Ashton Wolf (Director and Co-producer). (Submitted photo)

The company currently rehearses at the Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy in Fishers, which also acts as one of seven sponsors. Despite developing the show in the modest school, located in a commercial park off of 126th Street, the production relies on the enthusiasm of community members.

“There’s so many people over here now that I think having something new right in the vicinity kind of attracted them,” said Sandy Thorne, an actress and “Beehive” co-producer. “It seems like it’s easier to get the girls interested in it, but

these fantastic voices showed up. Even people usually behind the scenes, it’s not much fun, people came to us saying ‘I love what you’re doing. How can I get involved?’”

The ultimate goal of the Nickel Plate Players is to establish a permanent home for community produced theatre.

“Beehive” • 7 p.m. July 19 • Nickel Plate District Amphitheater • 6 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Free • www.nickelplatearts.org.

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Ways to stay healthy at the gym From the IU Strength blog In 2006, defensive lineman Brandon Noble almost lost a leg because of an infection from methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which can spread wellness through locker room contact.

Locker rooms are one of the most overlooked health risks for high school, college and even professional athletes, not to mention fitness enthusiasts who use public or private gyms.

Good locker room habits lower the risk of infections that pass from one person to the next, according to Tavio Henson, a strength and conditioning coach at IU Health Sports Performance.

Henson has been convinced of that since his college microbiology class.

“We cultured things like barbells, dumbbells and other training equipment,” he says. “It was pretty gross to learn all the things that popped up in that petri dish.”

Henson offers tips to prevent the spread of infectious diseases with safe practices at the gym.

Shower and wash your hands. Ideally, everyone should shower immediately after working out. When that’s not possible, Henson says you should thoroughly wash your face and hands all the way up to the elbows until you can get to a shower. Use your own soap and never share.

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Hold teammates accountable. “In college, we called each other down when someone didn’t throw dirty towels where they needed to be,” says Henson. “Accountability helps everyone do the right thing.”

Expect schools, gyms and clubs to follow good sanitation practices. “Any facility where people train needs to be committed to excellence in this area,” says Henson. When a janitorial staff thinks they’ve done enough, sometimes they’re only getting started. How much is enough? Locker rooms should be cleaned and sanitized before, during and after use.

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The Nickel Plate District in downtown Fishers has a new tenant. Roman and Leo, a boutique providing unique items for now open young boys, opened June 14.

Store owner Angela Castelli says her new venture is a trendy, all-boys clothing and accessory shop and is the first of its kind in Indiana.

Castelli, a mother herself of two small boys, says she got the idea because of a gap in the market for unique, modern boys’ apparel in central Indiana. For years, Castelli has been purchasing trendy apparel and accessories online for her two boys, who, perhaps unsurprisingly, are named Roman and Leo. So she decided to bring her favorite brands to Indiana.

Her shop selections range from soft graphic tri-blend tees and hip aviator sunglasses to highend denim and modern slouch beanies.

“I want to offer a selection of everyday apparel for little boys that is high-quality and functional but also fun and modern for those fashion-forward moms who want to dress their boys better,” Castelli said.

Castelli, who has a retail background in addition to working with buyers in her previous career, says with many stores focusing on outfitting girls, she thought it was time to show that it’s just as fun to dress boys.

“While there are many great children’s stores in Indy, no store has a focus on boys’ apparel

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You didn’t waste time on Facebook or responding to unimportant emails. You didn’t allow people to stand in your office door talking about the Oscars, Breaking Bad or the last staff meeting.

You recognized that you were under a tight deadline and that there was no time for distractions.

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and accessories, so we felt we owed it to the boy-moms out there to provide them a place to get modern and trendy items for their little guys.

And the response has been amazing!” she said.

She says choosing Fishers to open her first store was an easy decision.

“We chose to locate in downtown Fishers because we are residents of Fishers, and with all of the amazing development and effort to make downtown Fishers a walkable destination for shopping and dining, we felt it would be a great fit for our shop! The location makes our shop easy to locate with quick interstate access for our shoppers who don’t live in Fishers,” said Castelli.

You can visit the shop at 8664 E. 116th Street, just 0.2 miles from the I-69 exit. For more information, visit the Roman & Leo web site at www. romanandleo.com.

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Unfortunately, in today’s work environment, most people never set deadlines because you can always pull out your laptop after the kids go to bed.

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Next week, try this simple exercise. Limit the amount of hours that you work.

Seriously, when the clock hits 5 p.m., turn off your computer, go home, eat dinner with the family and then for God’s sake, watch TV! If you’re worried that you’ll end the week without completing some important activities, I’ve got a radical idea.

On Monday morning, before you open your email, take out a piece of paper and write down the most important projects that absolutely must be complete before the end of the week.

As with most things in life, the solution is simple. You just need to execute.

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Ronda, a picturesque city in southern Spain, was once famous as the home of the first person to attempt to fly. Ronda is famous today as the home of the family that Travel invented modern bullfighting.

Ronda, founded by Romans in the third century B.C., sits on a plateau split by a nearly 400 feet deep canyon carved by the Guadalevin River. When Muslims from North Africa conquered southern Spain in 711 A.D., Ronda became an important center of Islamic culture and learning. Abbas Ibn Firnas, one of the great polymaths of Islam’s Golden Age, was born in Ronda in 810. Among his inventions were corrective lenses, a method for cutting rock crystal, a water clock and a metronome to time his music.

At age 65, he strapped feather-covered wings on his back and flew from a Cordoba mountain to a jarring, but otherwise safe, landing below.

Protected by its strategic location, Ronda was not captured by Christian forces of the Reconquista until 1485. Its illustrious Islamic past was then forgotten as Muslims were driven from Spain. Modern Ronda visitors are not told about Abbas Ibn Firnas, but instead learn of Pedro

Romero, a Ronda bullfighter who popularized his grandfather’s novel idea of fighting bulls on foot using a gracefully maneuvered cape to conceal a sword for dispatching the bulls. Bullfighters previously killed from horseback, reflecting the hunting games from which bullfighting was apparently derived. Every September, the rich and famous come to Ronda for a week-long festival honoring Pedro Romero, who killed 5,600 bulls, and Francisco de la Goya, who painted bullfighters and designed Romero’s colorful outfits. Ronda’s 18th-century bullring, flanked by a statue of a bull poised to charge, now includes a museum of bullfighting. Nearby restaurants feature bull’s tail, an acquired taste.

For his bullfighting exploits, Pedro Romero is honored by a statue in a Ronda park. For his frequent visits to Ronda’s bullfights, Orson Welles is honored in a Ronda street name. For being the first man to fly, Abbas Ibn Firnas, forgotten in Ronda, is honored with his name on a crater on the moon.

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Redesign kitchen, bathroom on a budget Commentary by David Decker

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Appliances and fixtures: Old appliances can really date the look of your kitchen. Despite the popular myth, all of your appliances don’t have to necessarily match. You can update one appliance at a time, provided that you find a model that coordinates somehow with the others. Often matching the handles is the easiest way to add continuity between different appliances. If stainless steel is out of your price range, you can often find black or white colored appliances for much cheaper. Additionally, new sink fixtures can make a world of difference. Update your faucets or sink basins for a high impact update in either the kitchen or the bathroom.

Resurface the cabinetry: Cabinetry endures quite a bit of wear and tear over the years, especially in the kitchen or bathroom. The fluctuating temperatures, moisture and leftover messes can cause damage that washing and resurfacing the cabinets could easily repair. You could try to cut costs by resurfacing the cabinets yourself, or consult a professional to help you complete the work. You

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could also try swapping out your existing hardware and drawer pulls for new ones.

Lighting: Lighting is an essential decorative element, especially in the home. Proper lighting makes color more vibrant, while drastically affecting the energy of the room.

Softer lighting will create a more elegant feel while bright lighting will make the room cheerful and inviting. Replace your old sconces or hanging fixtures with new ones that feature a different style. Make sure all of the lighting fixtures fit together cohesively to tie everything together into a complete look.

New décor: Start with the basics, such as a new table or chairs set in the kitchen, or a different towel rack set in the bathroom. Decide whether your curtains, blinds and window decorations could benefit from an update. If you are redesigning on a tight budget, focus on the small details. Try changing out little touches such as display dishes, framed pictures or potted plants to make a big difference in the overall look of the room.

The good news is about redesigning a space is that a few simple changes can completely reinvent the look of the room. If you’re on a tight budget, survey the room and prioritize the areas that really need the most work. See for yourself that a tight budget doesn’t have to keep you from creating a vibrant and user-friendly kitchen or bathroom space.

David Decker is president of the Affordable Companies, which include Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms and now Affordable Custom Flooring. They are based in Carmel (575-9540, www. the-affordablecompanies.com). E-mail home improvement questions to david.decker@theaffordablecompanies.com.

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Noble is now hiring Direct Support Professionals for Community Living, Community Exploration and Adult Day Services. Requires HS diploma/GED; must provide own transportation, have a valid driver’s license and meet driving insurability and background check requirements. Variety of shifts available. To apply, please visit www.nobleofindiana.org/careers-at-noble

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Looking for experienced painter with good cut-in skills.

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Call Jonathan 656-7045.

Xerox Services has immediate positions for Customer Service Representatives

Clarity Personal Care Services is looking for a compassionate, mature, refined lady for full and part time positions.

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Job Fair Wednesday, July 16th 9am - 7pm Questions? Please contact Tessa at 765-778-6219

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A luxury Assisted Living in Carmel is looking for individuals who are customer-service oriented, dependable, & have a passion for serving others.

Now Hiring CNA’s/HHA’s, Servers, Activity Assistants/Drivers & Housekeepers to join our team in August.

Please send your resume to msb082014@gmail.com

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Full-Time/Part-Time Cheese Sales

Roles & Responsibilities: • Superior customer service • Team Player • Maintaining and grooming cheese walls and cases • Fun, Friendly and Self –Motivated Required • Must be able to lift 40 lbs • Must be 21 years of age • Cashier • Strong Knowledge of Cheese and food in general • Great communication skills Email resume’s to: Bethann@vineandtable.com Vine & Table Indiana's Premier Wine & Spirits Store

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Residential cleaning company in Fishers is seeking Full time and Part time housecleaners. Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm.

Needs reliable transportation, current auto insurance and a great attitude. Please call the Housekeeping Maid Easy office for more information or to apply 317-579-1988 or email lindsey@housekeepingmaideasy.com.

The George Insurance Agency

Located in Fishers, Indiana CSR for Commercial Insurance • Must have 3-5 years minimum insurance experience • FT Employment • Email Resume to: greg@thegeorgeagency.com

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NOW HIRING Front Desk 3pm – 11pm Servers & Bartenders!

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11925 N. Meridian Street Carmel, 46032 (317) 816-0777

Appointment coordination, Generated reports, invoice documents, Billing Adjustments, Event and meeting planning,setting appointments, send your resume and salary expectations to: crisher47@gmail.com

Busy chiropractic office seeks customer-oriented person with computer skills like Microsoft Office and Excel. Must be a self starter and able to work evenings until 6:30 pm and some Saturday mornings. Please contact aboutlifechiro@comcast.net to set up interviews

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT 12:00 - 6:00 PM for children ages 3-6 years Please call (317) 575-8733 Or email resume to International Montessori School rkd1948@sbcglobal.net

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