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The Cook family opens Daniel’s Vineyard in McCordsville / P11

60 homes planned for downtown Fishers / P2

Master Gardeners opening its doors / P4

Knowledge Services to build $17M headquarters / P3

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Kim and Dan Cook open Daniel’s Vineyard with family at the center. (Photo

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A rendering of the proposed housing. (Submitted rendering)

Homes set for Nickel Plate area

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com As a Fishers resident for more than 20 years, Mark Gradison has seen many changes in the city. development Now, Mark and his brother, Joe, plan to add another one with the Lawrence-based Gradison Design-Build’s South Village of Nickel Plate, a $30 million investment over the next five years to build 60 homes.

“We’ve seen a lot of growth in the community, but one of the things that we have always seen as lacking is single-family homes in the downtown Fishers area,” said Mark, making the announcement at the intersection of Morgan Drive and Meadows Drive June 1. “Our vision is to fill this void with a project that will be across urban-inspired, single-family homes that will be across this area.”

The price range will be $400,000 and up for the initial session. There will be a model home available later in 2017.

Mark said it will be an urban walkable community that will let residents of South Village enjoy the downtown Fishers area.

“We have a lot of great amenities in the immediate area. We have a park and Nickel Plate trail on the other side of the fence,” Mark said. “We’re two blocks from downtown, and it’s a walkable community. We have a school (Fishers Elementary School) that is located 150

yards to the east. There is all the new retail in the downtown area.”

Mark said they have acquired enough existing homes already to have 60 new homes.

Most will be demolished, Mark said.

“There may be more (homes) in the future,” Mark said. “Most everyone (homeowners) has come to us. Nobody is being forced out. It’s all if they desire to move at this point in time, then we are here to help them.”

Joe said there has been a great demand for homes in the area.

“Young professionals that desire to be close to work, young families that like to be close to their school and empty nesters want to be close to a lively, urban environment,” Joe said. “In our 30 years of building homes, we’ve never had the chance to transform an existing neighborhood.”

The first groundbreaking is set for July.

Five homes have been demolished for the first phase, which includes 20 homes and a commercial building.

The sizes of the lots are less than a quarter of an acre.

“This client doesn’t want to have a big yard, that’s not why they are moving here,” Mark said. “They are moving here for the amenities and downtown Fishers.”

Most of the homes will have three to four bedrooms, and some will have five bedrooms.

For more, visit southvillagenickelplate.com.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION Brooks School Road The Brooks School Road bridge over I-69 will remain closed until August. Contractors are rebuilding the bridge deck. Traffic will be detoured to Promise Road via 126th and 136th streets.

116th Street Lane restrictions will occur on 116th Street between I-69 and Cumberland Road through summer for improvements.

113th Street In order to resurface and make roadway improvements, there will be lane restrictions on 113th Street from Olio Road to Florida Road.

Ind. 37 Lane and shoulder restrictions will be active through June 30 on Ind. 37. All work on the project is expected to be complete this summer. Turn lanes will not be affected. A minimum of one through-lane will be maintained at all times.

Native Habitat tours – St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 3106 E. Carmel Dr., invites you to tour our Native Habitat and Rain Garden on the church grounds with naturalist guides this summer. All tours are open to church members and the general public. Tour dates are June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9.

All tours begin at 7 p.m. Each month will feature different blooming prairie plants.

Reserve sheriff applications – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Reserve Sheriff Deputy. The Reserve Division is a group of unpaid volunteers empowered to assist full-time Sheriff’s Office staff with upholding the law and preserving peace. For more information and an application, contact Deputy Jeff Larkin at Thomas.

Larkin@hamiltoncounty.in.gov or 317773-1872. Applications are due by July 31.

USBR35 bike route launched - A 360mile cycling route connecting 15 counties across the Hoosier state officially launched during May, National Bike Month. USBR35 is the first nationally approved and interconnected cycling route in Indiana, making its way through Hamilton County. For more, visit IndianaUSBR35.com.

Native Habitat tours – St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 3106 E. Carmel Dr., invites you to tour our Native Habitat and Rain Garden on the church grounds with naturalist guides this summer. All tours are open to church members and the general public. Tour dates are June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9.

All tours begin at 7 p.m. Each month will feature different blooming prairie plants.

Reserve sheriff applications – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Reserve Sheriff Deputy. The Reserve Division is a group of unpaid volunteers empowered to assist full-time Sheriff’s Office staff with upholding the law and preserving peace. For more information and an application, contact Deputy Jeff Larkin at Thomas.

Larkin@hamiltoncounty.in.gov or 317773-1872. Applications are due by July 31.

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Knowledge Services’ new $17M headquarters will break ground next year. The company could move to the site as early as 2019. (Submitted image)

Knowledge Services announces $17M Fishers HQ, adding 400 jobs

By Noah Alatza • news@currentinfishers.com Indianapolis-based Knowledge Services, a workforce management economy solutions company, announced June 6 a new $17M headquarters and Green Acres Technology Park along the I-69 corridor, just north of 106th Street on USA Parkway.

CEO Julie Bielawski, who founded the company in 1994, made the announcement flanked by husband and company President Joe Bielawski, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness.

Julie said nearly 400 additional jobs will be added by the end of 2025. More than 600 Indiana-based workforce positions are already in place. Knowledge Services operates in all 50 states.

Fadness said he had high expectations for the project after meeting with the couple late last year.

“With the mayor’s proven leadership and vision, Knowledge Services is incredibly happy to be part of this community,” Joe said. “We are incredibly excited to make it in Fishers.”

Julie also hinted at adding additional retail space to the southern end of the park.

“We could not be more excited to embark on this opportunity together. Times are

changing. Twenty-three years in business and we have had to change ourselves at times,” Joe said. “We are incredibly excited about the amazing technologies that are being created and that we are creating.”

Crouch said she and Gov. Eric Holcomb stand “fully behind” the project.

“Government must and is embracing new solutions on how to deliver to the citizens we serve,” Crouch said. “Gov. Holcomb is working hard to get Indiana to the next level. It is incredible that (Knowledge Services) has chosen Indiana.”

Construction on the headquarters will begin next year. The company is expected to move in as early as 2019. Currently, Knowledge Services has a long-term lease on an office in Castleton, which will not expire until 2025. However, Julie said the lease won’t delay the relocation plans. Indiana’s Economic Development Corp. offered the company up to $1.5 million in tax credits and more than $200,000 in training grants.

The credits are performance-based.

“This is a great win for the City of Fishers,” Fadness said. “There's something special about this announcement. It is so exciting to have them announce this. These owners are humble individuals, (and) their entrepreneurial story is one for the books.”

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Master Gardeners to expand

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com Each year, Hamilton County Master Gardeners open their doors to teach their trade.

On Aug. 14, the Purdue outdoor Extension-run program will begin offering intern training again, giving Hamilton County and other area residents a chance to get the hands-on experience required to become a “master.”

“The purpose of the Master Gardener Program is to help others grow,” Master Gardener Coordinator Diane Turner said. “The members of the Hamilton County program are a vibrant and active group that annually donate over 10,000 volunteer hours on approved projects throughout the county.”

Master Gardener-maintained gardens and flower beds can be found all around the county, including multiple display beds and gardens at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, Hadley Park in Westfield and Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve in Fishers, among other places.

Training will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday evenings at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St.,

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Master Gardener Patricia Henderson prunes yellow daisies at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville. (Current file photo)

Noblesville.

Participants will be exposed to a wide range of subjects, including basics of plant science, plant problems, using pesticides safely and growing vegetable, flower, landscape and fruit plants.

Materials and expenses for the series of classes are $150 per person, which covers reference notebooks, mailings and name badges, all of which members get to keep for their personal collection.

The program is celebrating its 32nd year and has more than 300 members. For an application, contact the Purdue Extension Hamilton County office at 317-776-0854. For more visit hcmga.org.

In an effort to help lessen local food insecurity, the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation Philanthropy District is asking all businesses and service clubs in Hamilton County to participate in the new Adopt a Food Pantry program this summer. Food pantries throughout the county distribute healthy fresh produce to families in need, and more donations are always desired and used. Businesses and service clubs are asked to designate one or more days this summer to hold produce food drives in which employees and club members donate excess vegetables and fruits that they have grown and/or been bought from a farmers market or grocery store.

Produce food drives can be held weekly, monthly, or even once or twice during the summer. If large businesses are not able to participate company-wide, individual

departments are invited to participate instead. The SWCD can help pair businesses and clubs with a local food pantry, which will then receive the produce donations.

“Many businesses and service clubs have canned food drives during the holiday season for food pantries,” Cara Culp, SWCD Outreach Specialist, stated in a news release. “This program takes that same concept of giving to those in need and moves it to the summer months using fresh produce instead of nonperishables.”

Two organizations have committed to help launch the Adopt a Food Pantry program. The Sheridan Rotary Club will donate produce once a month this summer and will deliver it to Mama’s Cupboard and the Sheridan Community School Food Pantry. BLASTmedia in Fishers will also have produce drives once a month this summer and will deliver the donations to Come To Me Food Pantry, also in Fishers.

For more, contact Culp at 317-773-2181 or cara.culp@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The 5-year-old Imavex Orange Youth Baseball Program has found a home.

“For the first four seasons, activity we’ve always been the away team,” said Steve Burzynski, the traveling league’s founder and president.

The Fishers resident gained support to transform abandon fields in Atlanta in northern Hamilton County into a home for his Burzynski travel teams. The league leases the fields from the town.

“Conservatively, with cash and in kind (donations), we’re putting $75,000 to $100,000 of value into the facility that was really an eyesore and falling apart,” Burzynski said.

“That’s what we call Orange Park.”

Atlanta-based Beck’s Hybrids and The Mower Shop of Fishers became major sponsors.

IU Health is another major sponsor. services.

From left, Crissy Proffitt, IU Health, Fred Farley, Atlanta Town Council, Jai Cook, Guardian Towing, Robyn Cook, Atlanta town clerk and Gerald Stanley, Imavex, attend the opening of the Orange Youth Baseball Program home fields.

(Submitted photo)

Burzynski estimated 80 percent of the league’s players are from Fishers and Noblesville.

The larger field is called Beck’s Hybrids Field, and the middle-sized field is called The Mower Shop Field.

Burzynski started the league as an alternative to other travel leagues.

“When my son started in travel baseball, as a 7-year-old, I think we played 63 games, plus 18 in (recreation) baseball,” Burzynski said.

For the full story, visit currentinfishers.com.

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Andritsch recognized as LLS Woman of the Year news@currentinfishers.com Fishers resident Vicky Andritsch was named Leukemia accomplishment and Lymphoma Society’s Indiana Chapter Woman of the Year, according to a press release sent to Current.

A grand finale gala was held last month, which celebrated the 10 candidates who raised $1.1 million for the LLS Indiana Chapter.

Rich Blaiklock of Indianapolis was named the 2017 Indianapolis Man of the Year after raising $266,775, and Vicky Andritsch of Fishers was named the 2017 Indianapolis Woman of the Year after raising $166,762.

Andritsch’s Woman of the Year campaign was named “A Mother’s Hope,” and she campaigned in honor of her son, Luke. Luke is 13 and is a seven-year survivor of leukemia. The end of the campaign marked the 10-year anniversary of Luke’s diagnosis.

Other Fishers Man and Woman of the Year candidates included Jason Llewellyn

From left, Kyle Fisher, John Schmitz, Steven Sullivan, Rich Blaiklock, Vicky Andritsch, Amy FusonMassillamany, Erik Fromm, Karen Maginn, Jason Llewellyn and Kelly Masterson. (Submitted photo)

and Amy Fuson-Massillamany.

“Congratulations to our winners and to all of our candidates and team members who participated in this year’s recordbreaking campaign,” stated Trish Clark, executive director of the Indiana Chapter.

“They are all passionate and determined individuals and leaders in their communities. Their efforts further our mission and bring help and hope to patients and their families.”

For more, visit lls.org.

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Brooks School supports Sheets from Home

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Brooks School Elementary Student Council sponsor Jennifer Mulvaney is always looking for charities Philanthropy her students might want to support.

The student council, made up of thirdand fourth-grade elected members, is allowed to do two money-making fundraisers per year. Marabeth Pareira, a Brooks School office secretary, is an ambassador for Sheets From Home and told Mulvaney about the nonprofit, which provides sheets to children in the hospital.

Mulvaney shared the information with the student council, and they voted for it over their other ideas.

“Once they knew whom they wanted to support, they brainstormed ideas on how to raise the money and decided to just do a week-long fundraiser, asking families to donate to this worthy cause, with a culminating spirit day, a pajama day, at the end of the week,” Mulvaney said. “Students who brought in at least $1 any time that

Brooks School Elementary students hold up notes to send to children with the bed sheets along with Sheets From Home co-founder Asaf Halevi. (Submitted photo)

week could participate in the pajama day.

They chose pajamas because it went with sheets.”

Mulvaney said student council members wrote an advertisement for the school newsletter and emails that went out to families. They also made announcements in classrooms and over the intercom at the end of each day.

The student council raised $1,920, which will translate into 70 to 80 sheets.

For more, visit sheetsfromhome.org.

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County votes to censure Hern

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The Hamilton County Council voted 4-2 June 7 to censure councilor Jeff Hern after he accepted an agreement in council the Hamilton County Superior Court May 24 on a charge of stealing a political opponent’s campaign signs during the 2016 primary campaign.

Councilor Rick McKinney, who had his signs stolen, publicly stated he would like to see Hern resign from the council. Several members of the public at the meeting asked for the same. McKinney said it is Hern possible to remove a councilor with a two-thirds vote of the council, but that wasn’t proposed at the meeting.

At the meeting, Hern said he never admitted guilt in the case.

The signed agreement to withhold prosecution, obtained by Current, states that prosecution would be withheld if Hern, “the defendant, admits the offense of criminal mischief, class A Misdemeanor.” The document also states that Hern must pay McKinney $892.49 for the cost of the campaign

signs and send him a letter of apology. If Hern complies with the signed agreement, then “prosecution of this matter will be withheld,” according to the document.

At the meeting, Hern said, “there is no crime,” and that he only agreed to the deal because he said his attorney advised him it would cost $20,000 to proceed.

“This is surprising to me that there’s been an ‘admission of guilt,’” Hern said.

Hern’s cellphone was discovered at the scene where McKinney’s signs were stolen, but Hern said his cellphone and checkbook had been stolen from McKinney his car, a claim he reiterated at the meeting.

“We fight to get the people we want in office and get out those we don’t,” Hern said.

Hern ran against McKinney and four others in the Republican primary for three open seats on the Hamilton County Council.

Hern, McKinney and Brad Beaver won the primary and general elections. For more, visit currentinfishers.com

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Two HSE graduates in Miss Indiana pageant

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Caroline McKinney is a latecomer to the pageant world, but she’s glad she participated. accomplishment The Fishers resident qualified for Miss Indiana by winning the Miss Wabash Valley title.

“I was the last person to be crowned to make it to Miss Indiana,” said McKinney, who is in her last year of eligibility.

McKinney The three nights of preliminary competition June 14, 15 and 16 will culminate in the Miss Indiana final competition at 6 p.m. June 17 at Zionsville Performing Arts Center, 1000 Mulberry St. That was just the second Miss Americaaffiliated pageant the 2011 Hamilton Southeastern graduate had ever been in.

McKinney, 24, serves as the digital communications director for Gov. Eric Holcomb.

She previously worked for Holcomb’s

campaign.

“I was inspired by some of the women who have been in it before,” said McKinney, a Purdue graduate whose platform is Indy Acts of Kindness. Her talent is a vocal and guitar performance.

McKinney was the Hamilton County 4-H pageant winner in 2011.

“That was my only involvement in pageants before the Miss America, and they’re very different competitions,” she said.

Dyna Martinez, a 2015 Hamilton Southeastern Martinez graduate and Noblesville resident, qualified by winning the Miss South Central title. Martinez, who will be an IUPUI junior in the fall, is studying biophysics/neuroscience and civic leadership.

“My goal is to be a neurosurgeon with Doctors without Borders,” Martinez said.

Martinez’s talent is opera singing. Her personal platform is to reduce voter apathy.

For more, visit missindiana.org.

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“Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may faith dwell in our land. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.” (Psalm 85: 9-11) Wouldn’t we want to have steadfast love and faithfulness be the marks of our world? Wouldn’t we want peace to be accompanied by great virtue? Wouldn’t we want faithful, steadfast commitment and great virtue to cover the world and surround us in everything that takes place?

We can have this and so much more, according to the writer of Psalms. But all of it is dependent upon standing in awe of God and living according to his loving desires for all mankind. Pretty stiff proviso, isn’t it?

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and contributions made by Hoosier farmers. The contest is open to the general public, and winning photographs will be featured during a ceremony at the 2017 Indiana State Fair. Contestants can submit up to five photos, and entries must be submitted no later than June 30. All photos must be taken in the state by Indiana residents. Photo categories include: “conservation,” “agritourism,” “faces of agriculture” and “on the farm.” For entry and release forms, guidelines and criteria, visit in.gov/ isda/2468.htm.

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But perhaps the largest effort on the horizon will be the addition of a brewery, to be launched within the next two years.

“The remaining 40 acres could be vines, it could be hops, it could be something else,” Dan said.

The Cook family opens Daniel’s Vineyard in McCordsville

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@yoaurecurrent.com Daniel’s Vineyard has brought a new type of development to the Geist area.

Owners Dan and Kim cover story Cook officially opened the vineyard and winery April 30 after two decades of owning the 80-acre property and after more than seven years after their initial planting of 24 acres of grape vines.

“We bought the property back in 1997 or 1998 at auction,” Dan said. “It had always been farmed with corn and soybeans. At the time, we bought the land just for an investment. In 2010, we decided to plant the vineyard. With the family, we’ve played paintball here, camped here, we’ve used it a lot.”

Together the couple has three daughters, Jenna, 30, Stephanie, 28, and Carlee, 26, and two sons, Kalvin, 31, and Christian, 24.

All three daughters and daughter-in-law Jen Cook work at the winery. Eldest daughter Jenna created the Daniel’s Vineyard logo and is the artist behind all the paintings that decorate the facility’s tasting room and event spaces.

Kim said she and Dan had always enjoyed wine, but after traveling to Napa Valley and some smaller vineyards and wineries in different parts of the nation, and even New Zealand, the lifestyle is what inspired them to start Daniel’s Vineyard.

“We have lived in this neighborhood for over 30 years,” Kim said. “We had this property, and we knew nobody wanted houses here.”

“We planted in 2010, then decided at a

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From left, Christian Cook, Jenna Cook, Stephanie (Cook) Pavilonis, Kim Cook, Daniel Cook, Carlee (Cook) Farrell and Bob Farrell. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

later date we were going to build a winery,” Dan said. “When we first planted, we had to tile the entire field so it would drain. When we were doing that, I think a lot of people thought houses were going to be built. A lot of people had a lot of different guesses.”

The winery offers nine varieties of both reds and whites, and its specialty is a winery favorite, cabernet franc.

“It’s the hardest one to grow and is probably the one people are most familiar with,” Kim said. “It requires the most attention.”

“We do a lot of dry reds because that’s what we like,” Dan said.

“So we probably tend to be a little drier than most other wineries,” Kim added. “We have sweet wines, too, though, because that’s how most people enter drinking wine.”

The winery and vineyard occupy half of the property. Dan said expanding is a given.

“Once you plant, it’s a commitment,” Dan said. “Vines last 35 years if they don’t die, so probably our next step would be moving to the other 40 acres and planting over

there at some point. Probably not next year, but maybe the year after.”

The business also isn’t solely focused on expanding its product operations, but also on its offerings of classes and events.

“Because we are a working, family farm, we will be very community driven,” Kim said.

Operating Thursday through Sunday each week, Daniel’s Vineyard welcomes the public to visit its tasting room. On Thursdays, the winery hosts exercise classes like “Wine & Zumba,” “Wine & Yoga,” “Wine & Pilates” and more. Every Friday night is trivia night. Each Saturday and Sunday features live music by local musicians. Weekend activities include “Sip. Savor. Saturday.” and “Sunday Funday.” Weekly offerings include wine tasting, food truck and outdoor game events.

Aside from its everyday amenities as a winery and event space, Kim said the business is looking to add a farmers market and will host outdoor live music events with a stage, outdoor movie nights, and

The entire venue is kid-friendly, but some events and classes are reserved for those age 21 and older.

Where: 9061 N. 700 W., McCordsville When: 3 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays Info: danielsvineyard.com

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Wine & Yoga – 6 to 7 p.m. June 15 and 29.

This class is for all levels and will be followed by a glass of wine on the balcony overlooking the vineyard.

Vineyard Van Gogh – 7 to 9 p.m., June 15.

This art class is instructed by Lisa Rohrer.

Wine & Pilates – 6 to 7 p.m. June 22. This class is for all levels and will be followed by a glass of wine on the balcony overlooking the vineyard.

Wine & Barre – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. June 25.

Led by certified instructor David Isabelle and Krista Turner with Catapult Fitness.

Trivia Night – 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday.

Sip. Savor. Saturday. – Noon to 9 p.m. every Saturday.

Sunday Funday – Noon to 6 p.m. every Sunday.

Live music – 3 to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Upcoming performances include Tim Wright June 17, The 78s June 18, Brian Koning June 24 and Levi Driskell June 25.

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Commentary by Terry Anker It must be summer because we are cooking outside! What is it about longer, warmer days that urges us to move from the comfortable confines of our cozy kitchens to brave the complexities of charcoal and imprecise temperature control? From the earliest times, we humans have maintained our precious fires inside, first in the cave, then in the hut. We understand that control over the resource is part-and-parcel to dominion on this planet. Modern ranges, heating and cooling units and other devices all reflect efforts to perfect management of our environment.

With reduced threat from wildlife and other human enemies, we came to recognize that an outdoor kitchen was both safer and cooler, especially in the heat of the summer months. Technology allowed us to conjure fires more easily and organized society begat rule-of-law and professional enforcement. Perhaps our Weber Grills reflect this move of the hearth from the cave to the lawn.

Even as improved security has allowed us to live outside without fear, upgraded technology makes staying indoors cool and comfortable. So, are we cooking out because we always have or for other reasons? Is a big fire under a big sky just a part of our DNA? Or, do we have a panoply of new justifications? What other rituals in our daily lives are an echo of some earlier, and justifiable, behavior that we continue to do nowadays more from habit than from necessity? Cooking outdoors is fun, disrupts the routine and rustles up some unusual flavors. The tradition’s modern iteration seems worthy of retention. Can we say the same for all the habits we keep?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

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Column wrongly promotes phone use while driving Editor, OK, normally I don’t do this, but I’m annoyed by an article you published in your (May 23, 2017) publication of Current in Geist.

The “Spell By Numbers” article (column)

by Dick Wolfsie promotes using your phone while driving.

What number could anyone hear while driving that they needed to immediately call without pulling over first? He even states he almost hit a tree, noting the obvious dangers of phone use while driving.

I’m from Virginia, and let me tell you, I’ve never been in so many near accidents

with people as I have here in the state of Indiana. So many times I’ve had to swerve, honk my horn or in some way try to avoid an accident because of the rampant use of phones while driving in this state. That’s why there are laws against it.

I think you should avoid printing anything that promotes such an activity and maybe get someone to write about the dangers to get the word out there.

It’s terrible on these Indiana roads and it needs to stop. Sorry, but this one pushed a big button of mine.

Becky Casey Geist

“What number could anyone hear while driving that they needed to immediately call without pulling over first?”

I survived another Memorial Weekend with the in-law family, folks – 20 kids and 12 adults, all piled into humor a 100-year-old lake house in northern Indiana. I’m pleased to report that there were no shankings or “accidental” poisonings, and that all couples emerged still sound in their marriages. But Lady Drama managed to find our little reunion, as she is want to do when that many people are working out of one kitchen and no one is sleeping.

I planned accordingly and arrived one day late, knowing that the Friday night in-processing is a hot mess. Cousins so excited to see one another they literally are bouncing off walls; brothers giddy to have a few days together to relax and catch up; and sisters-in-law eyeballing each other, trying to determine which of their bedtime routines will ultimately win out (there can be only one!).

Actually, we all get along really well and have learned to express frustrations early and often. But by the last night, defenses are gone, fatigue has set in and wine is making a play for family membership. Enter two strung-out moms trying to get the youngest down for the night after a slight misunderstanding about the agreed-upon bedtime. Amid harsh words, jabby fingers and a lobbed F-bomb, Lady D easily claims her next victims.

As a non-participant in the fun turn of events, I found the whole incident highly entertaining. Not that I enjoy seeing my sisters-in-law argue, but when both are so clearly exhausted from keeping their young kids alive in true chaos, it was only a matter of time before they’d detonate. Besides, per usual, apologies and hugs were given the next morning.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Jokes on you, brother Commentary by Dick Wolfsie “Are you sitting down?” my sister asked. “Our brother is about to do something a 66-year-old man seldom does humor at this point in his life.”

I called out to my wife, “Start packing, Mary Ellen. We’re going to New York for my brother’s Bar Mitzvah!”

“No,” Linda said, “it’s even a little stranger than that. He’s decided to get married.”

“OK.” “You don’t seem very shocked.”

“Not shocked, yet. Now, let’s see if he can find a wife.”

The same day, I got this text from Peter, a lifelong bachelor and NYC cab driver: “Dick, I want you to give the first toast at my wedding. Please don’t mention sex, politics, my drinking, my gambling, my bad temper or any of my former girlfriends. My fiancée’s name is Ana. She is from Peru.

That’s pretty much all I know about her.

Thanks, Peter.”

Here are some of the jokes I plan to tell on June 24.

JOKE 1: When Peter decided to ask Ana to marry him, they took a long romantic drive to the seashore, where he proposed. At the end

of the evening, he took her home, and when they got to her driveway, he turned to her in the back seat and said: “That’ll be $135.”

JOKE 2: When I met Ana, I told Peter what a lovely woman she is. Then I said, “Funny, she doesn’t look Peru-ish.”

JOKE 3: Peter asked me not to mention gambling because he said that once he tied the knot he was never going to make a wager again. “What are the chances you can keep that promise?” I asked.

“I’d say the odds are 20 to one.”

JOKE 4: My brother has had contentious relationships with women, always arguing with one, in particular. They both drank too much and sometimes went weeks without speaking. Unfortunately, that was our mother.

I won’t really tell these jokes. I want people to remember me as the caring brother who made a heartfelt congratulatory speech. And just to be sure I sound sincere, I’ll ask Mary Ellen to write it for me.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Source: SmartAsset.com New litigator joins practice – Lewis Wagner, LLP is pleased to announce that Kelly Huang Eddy has joined the firm’s litigation group, concentrating her practice in insurance coverage and bad faith, construction and product liability.

All-County Chamber Luncheon - An All-County Chamber Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12 at 11313 USA Pkwy., Fishers. The luncheon will focus on local leadership. For more, visit westfield-chamber.org.

OneZone Chamber of Commerce OneZone Chamber of Commerce will hold its June luncheon at 11:30 a.m.

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Women in Business Breakfast - The Women in Business Breakfast will be hosted by OneZone Chamber of Commerce at 8 a.m. June 20 at FORUM Conference Center, 11313 USA Pkwy.

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OneZone Chamber of Commerce OneZone Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 21 at Woodland Terrace of Carmel. The event is free for members and $10 for potential members.

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HEALTH Dispatches Sweetener or pesticide? — The artificial sweetener used in Truvia can be used as a pesticide, according to a new study by Drexel University researchers. When the researchers fed flies erythritol, the sugar alcohol used in Truvia, not only did they find that the larvae were eliminated within three days but also that the flies barely produced any eggs (if at all). So is it still safe to consume? Although it has been recognized by the FDA as safe, further research still needs to be done.

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Women’s Fund of Central Indiana announces mental health partnerships with cities, colleges — Women’s Fund of Central Indiana has convened community partners to join the national Campaign to Change Direction on mental health. Nine cities, 46 college campuses, plus hospitals, health departments, chambers, foundations and businesses have pledged to advocate for open, honest conversation about mental health in central Indiana. According to Mental Health America, 20 percent of Hoosier adults live with mental illness and 12 percent of youth have had at least one depressive episode in the past year. And in 2015, more Hoosiers died by suicide than by car accidents. For more, visit currentinwestfield.com.

Alzheimer’s support groups — The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter offers free support groups across the state for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Support groups are free and designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers. Groups meet in Avon, Carmel, Danville, Greenfield and Indianapolis.

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Protect eyes from summer sun Commentary by Matthew Clark, OD. As the warming weather begins to draw you toward your vision health favorite pool chair, par 3, playground or park this summer, don’t forget to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet light. Short-term UV can cause uncomfortable sunburn on the surface of the eye, while long-term exposure can cause irreversible damage, including cataracts and macular degeneration. Here are a few protective measures to shield your eyes this summer.

• The first is obvious. Sunglasses!

Sunglasses protect your peepers by filtering out harmful UV rays. However, not all sunwear is created equally. Polarization is king, blocking 100 percent of damaging UV. Sunglasses without UV protection are particularly bad, as they cause your pupils to widen, allowing even more ultraviolet light into the eye. Wondering whether your current sunglasses are polarized? Take a look at your phone or a computer monitor and tilt your head side-to-side. If the colors change, your sunglasses are good to

go! Some non-polarized sunglasses may still offer UV protection via lens material or coatings.

• If you’re a contact lens wearer and you spend a lot of time outside, tell your eye doctor you would like to try some contact lenses with built-in UV protection. Contact lenses will not protect your entire eye from the sun, but some brands filter up to 97% of UV light. Kids who play outdoor sports will especially benefit from this great technology.

• If you wear glasses most days and don’t want to switch back and forth from glasses to sunglasses, put an anti-glare coating on your lenses with UV protection in them. It’s comparable to putting SPF 50 sunscreen on your eyes, but it’ll certainly sting less.

So get out there and enjoy your summer! And next time you’re applying the sunscreen, think also about how you’re protecting your eyes.

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“The last few years we have maxed out at 300 cars,” Grabb said. “The (Noblesville) Parks Dept. estimates we have (had) nine to 10,000 the last couple of years.”

There will be music from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Grabb serves as the disc jockey.

The park includes a miniature golf course, swimming pool, playground and an antique train museum. There will also be a 50-50 raffle drawing.

Food and soft drinks will be available.

Registration is from 8 a.m. to noon that day and costs $10. The awards are presented at 3 p.m.

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Organizers have their own funny description for the Central Indiana Vintage Vehicles car show.

“We laughingly call it a no-class car show because we don’t have any classes, it’s just an open show,” said Larry Grabb, a member of the CIVV board of directors and a car collector. “I have a 1969 AMC AMX, which is kind of my favorite because I bought it new after I came back home from overseas (serving in the military).

It’s what I would call a poor man’s Corvette.”

The 28th annual car show is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18 in Forest Park in Noblesville.

“We have four judged trophies we give,” Ford Street Rod is one of the cars that Grabb said. “We have 25 other trophies A 1936 we give. We figure everybody is a winner, has been on display at a previous Central Indiso we draw for those other 25 trophies.” ana Vintage Vehicles car show. (Submitted photo) Grabb, a Noblesville resident, said most of the organization’s members are from Hamilton County.

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Dads, schedule ‘you’ time Commentary by Jon Quick Authorities are unsure who first said it, but the message is clear: “No man ever said on his deathbed ‘I wish I had spent more time in the office.’”

It’s amazing how often I hear from clients, “I just don’t have time.” That’s fine, to a point. It creates business for me. It gets concerning, though, when it’s obvious someone is working so hard that the result is havoc with family, friends and their own physical health. Yet, it happens all the time.

We schedule time for everyone else, but all too often not any time for ourselves or loved ones. First, we need to agree to a couple of principles: 1) Without a healthy “me,” there would be no business, and 2) Without the bonding of family and friends, life would pretty much be without meaning. We all know about people who have all the material things in the world but remain unhappy.

So why not start now before you become another victim who faces his final days with regret? Schedule some time for yourself each and every

day. Even if it’s just 15 minutes. Take some time to do some exercise. Step outside and breath some fresh air. Yes, stop and smell those roses. Personally, I prefer the lilacs. Enjoy a sunset with someone special. Toss the ball with the kids. Just sit alone and meditate. And, by all means, turn off your cellphone.

According to the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the longer, harder and more often you exercise, the greater the health benefits and the longer you live.

While you’re at it, train yourself to have a positive outlook, adopt a glass is half-full approach, and stay away from people who can never see the joy in anything. We all know stress is one of the biggest killers of all.

Start tomorrow. Schedule some ‘You’ time. You’ll thank yourself for it.

Jon Quick is President of the Carmel-based marketing and public relations firm, Q Public Relations & Marketing. You can reach him at Jon@QPRmarketing.com. He is a former 25+ year manager at both CBS and Emmis Communications.

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By Sara Baldwin Inspired by Adventures in Cooking Want to make dad a decadent dessert? Try this vegan, gluten-free and somewhat guiltfree dark chocolate avocado – yes, avocado mousse!

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dark chocolate (Madécasse Madagascar Chocolate Discs), 3/4 cup canned full-fat coconut milk, 4 medium-sized ripe avocados, 1/2 cup agave, 1/2 cup cocoa or carob powder, (I use 365 Organic Cocoa Powder from Fair Trade Cocoa Beans), 1 tablespoon raw sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, sea salt to taste (between a pinch and 1/2

teaspoon) Directions: Chop the chocolate discs and melt over the stove using a double boiler.

Peel avocados, remove pits, and slice.

Add all ingredients to a blender, adding the melted chocolate last.

Stir in the blender using a spatula, and then blend on high until mixture is smooth and creamy.

Let cool in the fridge for at least 45 minutes.

Sprinkle with sea salt (or crushed pretzels if you’re feeling adventurous!)

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By Heather Collins editorial@youarecurrent.com Kroger Symphony on the Prairie will feature a diverse range of concerts for the 36th annual series at Conner music Prairie.

“This is the largest event of its kind in Indiana. We’re proud to bring so many families and groups together for a wonderful night of outdoor music,” ISO Director of Communications Kristin Cutler said.

Cutler said the biggest change for this year’s Symphony on the Prairie is the new title sponsor, Kroger.

“We really are thrilled to be able to preserve this Indiana summer treasure,” Kroger Manager of Public Affairs Eric Halvorson said.

Cutler said a variety of classical and popular music is selected for the series to ensure every music fan has something to look forward to this summer.

This year’s season-opener is Beethoven’s Fifth, which will be at 8 p.m., June 16 and 8 p.m., June 17. Throughout the season, the ISO will pay tribute to the Eagles, the ‘70s, Doo Wop, romance, John Williams and perform four nights of patriotic music during the Fourth of July weekend.

Symphony on the Prairie begins June 16. (Submitted photo)

Later in the season, the stage will be set for a variety of tribute bands impersonating world-renowned artists and concert experiences, including the Classical Mystery Tour: Music of the Beatles; Rumours: The Fleetwood Mac Experience; Who’s Bad: Music of Michael Jackson; Purple Veins: The Essential Prince Tribute Band; and Zoso: Music of Led Zeppelin.

The Beach Boys, featuring founding member Mike Love, will perform Aug 4-5.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will return to the Conner Prairie stage July 28-29.

Gates open prior to concerts at 6 p.m.

Concerts begin at 8 p.m.

Advance sale tickets are available online at indianapolissymphony.org. Advance tickets are $29 for adults and $13 for children under the age of 12. Premium advance concert tickets are $35 for adults and $13 for children. Kroger Plus customers who purchase their tickets in-store will receive a $1 discount to the upcoming shows.

2017 Kroger Symphony on the Prairie Other shows: ISO schedule: July 28-29: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (First June 16-17: Beethoven’s Fifth and More Responders’ Night on July 28) June 23: One of These Nights: A Tribute Aug. 4-5: The Beach Boys to the Eagles (not an ISO performance) Aug. 11-12: Classical Mystery Tour: Music June 24: Feeling Groovy: Remembering of the Beatles the Summer of Love Aug. 18-19: Rumours: The Fleetwood Mac July 1-4: Star Spangled Symphony (gates Experience (College and Alumni Night on open at 6 p.m., a salute to America’s Aug. 18) Military will occur all four nights) Aug. 25-26: Who’s Bad: Music of Michael July 7-8: Romance Under the Stars Jackson (Nurse’s Night on Aug 25) July 15-16: John Williams Strikes Back Aug. 31- Sept. 1: Purple Veins: The July 21-22: Just the Hits: 20 Years of Doo Essential Prince Tribute Band Wop Classics (Scouts Night presented by Sept. 2-3: Zoso: Music of Led Zeppelin Printing Partners on July 21) *Artists, repertoire and times subject to change

Cool eats: homemade gelato Commentary by Adam Aasen

There’s something romantic about sharing a cup of smooth gelato or ice cream with your loved one.

Whether it’s for a birthday recipe or an anniversary, whether it’s hot outside or cold, nothing beats a fresh scoop of these icy treats.

At my family’s business, Donatello’s Italian Restaurant, at 9 W. Main St. in Carmel, we make fresh gelato, ice cream, custard and sorbet every week. It’s something new we’ve been trying and it’s gone over great, especially our espresso, chocolate and butterscotch flavors.

Here are some tips if you’d like to make your own ice cream or gelato at home.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ICE CREAM, GELATO AND CUSTARD? Gelato is lower in butterfat than traditional ice cream. Ice cream has about 14 to 25 percent fat while gelato has 4 to 9 percent. In your home machine, you’ll use different ratios of heavy whipping cream and milk if you’re making gelato or ice cream. Gelato also is denser, with less air churned into it. Gelato is served at a warmer temperature, usually 10 to 15 degrees warmer than American ice cream.

Frozen custard is basically the same as ice cream except it contains egg yolk.

WHAT KIND OF MACHINE DO I NEED? It doesn’t necessarily matter but certain models make it a lot easier. A removable bowl and paddle for easy clean-up is almost a must. The engine doesn’t need to be super strong, as long as it doesn’t start smoking while churning thick ice cream.

Ice cream makers with built-in compressors will keep your ice cream cold and save time, but I’ve heard of people having OK results with a machine with a detachable canister that needs to be frozen overnight.

HOW DO I MAKE IT SOFTER OR FIRMER? Milk freezes, but other ingredients don’t, such as sugar, fat, alcohol or any added ingredients such as gelatin powder.

The higher the fat content is or higher the amount of sugar, then the softer you’re ice cream or gelato will be.

BIGGEST MISTAKE? Serving it too soon. Gelato or ice cream

Espresso-flavored gelato at Donatello’s. Gelato is a simple frozen treat that can easily be mixed up for summer parties. (Submitted photo)

needs about six to 12 hours in the freezer before it’s firm enough to serve.

recipe Here’s how to make sweet cream gelato. With this base, you can add flavorings such as cinnamon, caramel syrup or vanilla extract to make your own homemade gelato.

Ingredients: • 2 ounces milk powder • 6.35 ounces granulated sugar • 0.7 ounce tapioca starch • 6.75 ounces heavy cream • 24.15 ounces whole milk • 0.9 ounce light corn syrup Directions: Mix the milk powder, sugar and tapioca starch in a bowl.

Add the cream and milk and whisk well to incorporate the ingredients.

Whisk in corn syrup.

Pour the mixture into a 2.5-quart saucepan and slowly heat on mediumheat. Do not turn up all of the way.

Burning will ruin the flavor. Scrape the sides and whisk until it’s thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature and then put in the refrigerator until completely cool.

This might take 2-to- 4 hours.

Pour the mixture into the gelato machine and turn on. Let it spin until it’s rich and creamy but still soft enough to scoop. This might take 45 minutes.

Remove from machine and freeze for at least six hours before serving.

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Get it at Rail Epicurean Market, Westfield Ingredients: 4 oz. red wine, 2 oz. homemade limoncello, 1.5 oz. pineapple juice, .75 oz. sweet vermouth, Fresh fruit Directions: Add all ingredients over ice in a stemless wine glass, top with fresh fruit. Stir.

To make homemade limoncello: Peel lemons, soak lemon peel in vodka for 95 days, add sugar and water.

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Commentary by Don Knebel The Roman Forum was at the very center of Western culture for hundreds of years.

Some of the practices at its travel ancient temple may live on.

In about 600 B.C., the fifth King of Rome drained a swampy valley between the Capitoline Hill and the Palatine Hill by diverting the water to the Tiber River in one of history’s first sewer systems.

The reclaimed area became the site of the Forum, the center of Rome’s religious and political life. One of the most important buildings in the Forum was a temple dedicated to Saturn, the Roman god of prosperity and fertility. Erected in the fifth century B.C., the temple also served as the city’s treasury and a bank for wealthy Romans.

Depositors made sacrifices at the temple in the hope that Saturn would increase their wealth.

Inside the temple was a large wooden image of Saturn. His feet and legs were bound by woolen straps, removed each year at the time of the winter solstice. The unbinding, symbolizing liberation signaled

the beginning of a raucous celebration that began with sacrifices at Saturn’s temple.

The celebration, called Saturnalia, continued with gift giving and a temporary suspension of laws governing social behavior.

Slaves were given a week of freedom and the right to control their masters. At the beginning of Saturnalia, a man down on his luck was selected as Lord of Misrule to symbolize the turning of society upside down. It was a time of drunkenness and permissiveness.

Saturn’s Temple was rebuilt in the fourth century after a devastating fire. All that remains from that temple are eight granite columns. But the spirit of the temple may survive in some of the traditions of Christmas, including gift giving, which many scholars believe were adopted from Saturnalia when Christianity became legal in the Roman Empire.

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.

Dispatches Designer workshop series – The public is invited to connect with design professionals each month on various interior design topics. Join us for Kitchen & Bath Industry Trends at 10:30 a.m. June 20 at the Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd. Adam Gibson of Adam Gibson Design will present. Light refreshments will be provided.

Natural fly repellents – Try these non-toxic deterrents to keep flies away: 1. Lemongrass spray – mix a few drops of lemongrass essential oil with water and spray around doorways and windows.

2. Basil – Flies dislike the scent of basil. Put some basil plants near entrances and windows to deter flies from coming in.

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Development Coordinator Location: Theta Chi Fraternity International Headquarters; Carmel, Indiana Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: Entry-level compensation commensurate with education and experience; health, dental, vision benefits; 401(k) Starting Date:As soon as possible Application Deadline: Preference given to applications received by June 20, 2017 Position Description: Theta Chi Fraternity is seeking applicants for the position of Development Coordinator. The Development Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the operational management of the Foundation, its stewardship, collections and database. The Development Coordinator will provide gift processing services and administrative support to the development operations of The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, Inc. This Coordinator will also provide administrative support to the management team of Theta Chi Fraternity International Headquarters. This position will report to the Chief Development Officer.

Position: Candidates must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, learn to use Theta Chi’s database system, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Primary duties include: • Managing the invoicing and collection services of the Foundation including mail, email and phone communications with donors.

• Assisting the International Headquarters staff in managing stewardship and communication programs.

• Maintaining office efficiency by monitoring Foundation Chapter needs and identifying opportunities for process and procedure improvements.

• Performing data entry and database updates on a regular basis.

• Assisting in donor research and prospecting, and other Foundation related projects as assigned.

• Assisting in fundraising activities and events as needed.

• Responsible for maintaining office equipment, facility systems and office supplies.

• Maintaining of general office files including server files.

• Responding to general office inquiries.

• Managing the operations of Theta Chi’s scholarship program.

• Performing other duties as may be assigned.

Please send your resume, cover letter and three references to: Philip Thornton, philip@thetachi.org

Now Hiring Part-Time Office Administrator

Insurance / Financial Advisory firm in Carmel is seeking an Office Administrator to work Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 – 5:00, with occasional flexibility to trade days for family and vacation situations.

Requirements: High school diploma required.College degree preferred. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, organized individual with one to four years in office management or development.

The successful candidate will be professional, a team player with a passion for assisting alumni and college students, and must possess a desire to advance the mission of the organization. Candidates must demonstrate: excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; strong problem-solving abilities and experience working with a CRM system.

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR PAINTER

Do you take pride in your skills, and are you reliable without fail? If you don’t, or you’re not, stop reading. If you do and are, Roberts Painting would like to speak with you now. We are a local, family owned business with full-time work for the right candidate. We have been serving fellow Hamilton County residents since 1984. You must have dependable transportation. Compensation is based on experience and is open to discussion. Again, serious inquiries only. Contact Tim (317.847.2704) or Rick (317.847.4780), or e-mail robertspaintingcarmel@gmail.com for immediate consideration. EOE.

In addition to answering the phone and greeting clients, primary responsibilities are submitting insurance and investment related paperwork to be processed.

After submission, follow-up and tracking are needed. The candidate must \have strong organizational skills, attention to details and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The office administrator is expected to be personable, ethical, resourceful, exercise good judgment and able to work independently. Experience in insurance or investments is not required for the right candidate but would be helpful. Competitive pay and positive working environment. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by June 23 , 2017 to nfgfrontoffice@gmail.com.

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NOW HIRING Waiters/Waitresses Cook Dishwasher OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 160 E Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN

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Landscape crew members for mowing/ landscaping. Starting pay $10-14/hr depending on experience, though no experience is required. Full time position with overtime paid at time and a half.

Must be able to lift and carry 60lbs. to qualify for the job. Valid Indiana driver’s license and clean driving record is required. Send resumes to the site or call/ text Darren @ 317-354-5650.

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Front Office Receptionist Mon-Fri Full-Time Resume to: dental293@gmail.com

NOW HIRING! Plumbers, Apprentices and Customer Service Reps Growing company with great pay, great benefits, great opportunities!

North Indy location. Contact Sue at 317-363-7773 or accounting@hopeplumbing.com

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Motivated people who want to join our team. Work outdoors in landscape maintenance and project installations.

Experience helpful but not necessary.

Pay between $12-$18/hr depending on experience.

Call us or email your application: 317.443.6514 abby@primelineoutdoorliving.com

College not for you?

Background or Not in dance! Join the team at Fred Astaire Dance Studio Carmel, Indiana. We will train you in all aspects of the ballroom dance business.

Why Fred Astaire?

We offer a great environment, guaranteed starting salary, great training and opportunities to travel and compete.

Need we say more?

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Manager Employment Auto detailer wants/needs working manager to help scale: Mobile Express Vehicle Cleaning Business Requirements: *Excellent driving record/Drug test *Verifiable past experience a must *Able to manage/run business *Should be comfortable to upsell service(s) Compensation: Ten ($10) hour to start Unit count Commission Possible profit-sharing (Full-time Employees) Send info to: dan@dansdetail.info

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CARPENTERS NEEDED NOW Simpson Construction Services, LLC, a family owned general contractor, would like to hire skilled construction carpenters.

Our company is growing, and we are looking for craftsmen that take pride in their work and want a future with our company. Contact Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

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Let’s STOP THE ABUSE, once and FOR ALL!

A PRIMER PRESENTED BY

DEBUNKING MYTHS AROUND ELDER ABUSE TO BETTER PREVENT IT To celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (held annually on June 15), numerous organizations come together to denounce the widespread abuse inflicted on the elderly and inform the general public on ways to help put an end to this alarming problem.

But first, in order to better recognize and prevent abusive behaviors committed against our seniors, we must debunk certain myths that unfortunately remain well rooted in popular belief. Here are four:

ON JUNE 15, WEAR YOUR PURPLE RIBBON IN SOLIDARITY!

1. Abusive acts against the elderly are often committed by strangers. In reality, abusive behavior is more often committed by close relatives like family members, spouses, children or friends.

2. Victims of elder abuse often report violent incidents. The elderly are frequently torn between the affection they harbor for the abuser and the need to report cruel incidents that they experience. Sometimes, they may be dependent on the individual who is mistreating them, while other times they may simply be unaware that they’re the victims of abuse.

3. The elderly are incapable of making the right choices, especially informed financial decisions. The majority of seniors are more than capable of adequately managing their expenses and personal business. Their cognitive abilities don’t actually degrade as much as people may think, unless they have a specific illness.

4. Seniors who receive higher incomes are more at risk of experiencing abuse. Any elder can be the victim of abusive behavior, regardless of social status or financial standing.

On June 15, wear your purple ribbon in solidarity!

WHERE WE STAND BrightStar Care vigorously opposes any and all forms of elder abuse. The elderly are our cherished links to the past, and they deserve to live their lives with honor, dignity and respect. That’s what we stand for, and from that we never will waver. We urge all others in our realm and beyond to join us in this effort.

Since 2006, BrightStar Care has specialized with diligence in: • Companion care • Personal care • Skilled home care • Alzheimer's & dementia care • Child care • Additional care services • For a free in-home assessment call 317.706.0799

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