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Health officials fear Labor Day COVID-19 spike

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said last week that some of the state’s COVID-19 data points are PANDEMIC trending in a positive direction. But she fears a possible spike in cases after Labor Day if Hoosiers let their guard down.

“These steps we take in the coming days and weeks are going to be critical to reversing these trends, especially as we get close to our Labor Day weekend,” Box said. “We have seen all of these metrics increase significantly a couple of weeks after July 4 when many people gathered and didn’t practice social distancing.”

Box said many cases after the Fourth of July were traced to social gatherings, graduation parties, weddings and other festivities.

“My fear is that we will see another spike after Labor Day if people continue to ignore our guidance,” Box said.

Indiana’s hospitalization numbers continue to trend up, after having reached their highest peak at the end of May. On Aug. 10, the state reported 964 COVID-19 hospitalizations, up from the 595 on June 26. The state reported 1,579 hospitalizations on May 4.

The state’s positivity rate, a measure of how many COVID-19 tests are positive, also continues to increase. Health officials said the state had a 7.7 percent seven-day positivity rate for the week of July 30 to Aug. 5, the latest available week complete data was finalized.

Previously, the state’s seven-day positivity rate hovered near 5 percent in late June.

“I hear every day from people who are angry that their children are back in school, and some are angry because their children have to learn remotely,” Box said. “I hear from teachers who are afraid of being in the classroom because they have health concerns, and I hear from people who are being assigned to new employee trainings in small conference rooms where no one is wearing a mask, and they are wondering if they are going to get sick or have to quarantine before they get their first paycheck.

“This is our story right now. If we want to change the narrative, we all have to do our part.”

Box said in many instances, students were not infected in schools but were infected at social gatherings where they did not properly social distance.

“As we trace this back, we find that it’s usually a party, a birthday party, a graduation.

It was a football team getting together with cheerleaders and other kids from the high school to celebrate opening back up,” Box said.

“All of those things are contributing, unfortunately, to these cases. They’re really not necessarily getting this at school.”

After a wave of positive COVID-19 cases reported by schools, Box said the Indiana State Dept. of Health wants to create an online dashboard Box tracking all COVID-19 cases in schools, which the public would be able to view at coronavirus.in.gov along with other metrics.

Box said a dashboard could be created while still adhering to all privacy laws. But the ISDH would need complete enrollment data from schools. At the moment, it only has approximately 10 percent of statewide enrollment numbers.

On Aug. 12, the state launched its long-term care dashboard, which allows the public to search known COVID-19 cases, including new cases and cumulative staff and patient cases and deaths in particular facilities. The data will be updated weekly, state officials said.

School funding On Aug. 12, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb asked the Indiana State Board of Education to delay the fall count of student enrollment, commonly known as the average daily membership, through at least December. The count, completed twice a year, is used to set new funding levels for schools.

The count date is scheduled for Sept. 18. According to Holcomb, state law allows the board to take action to change the count date for reasons that include extreme patterns of illness.

The count requires school districts to designate students who receive at least 50 percent of their instruction virtually as virtual students. School corporations in Indiana receive 85 percent of the foundation formula dollars distributed for virtual students, according to the governor’s office.

In a press release, the governor’s office addressed concerns that schools electing to begin the academic year by providing virtual-only instruction because of the COVID-19 pandemic would receive 85 percent of funding for all students when the count is conducted.

“I have asked the State Board of Education to exercise this statutory authority to secure full funding to schools,” Holcomb stated.

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Man charged with hate crime news@geistcurrent.com Shepard T. Hoehn, 50, of Lawrence, was charged in the federal district court for making threats to intimidate CRIME and interfere with his Black neighbor due to the neighbor’s race. He also was charged with two counts of unlawfully possessing firearms.

Hoehn allegedly intimidated and interfered with his Black neighbor’s right to occupy his home due to his race. Hoehn is alleged to have created and displayed a swastika on a fence facing the neighbor’s property; placed and burned a cross above the fence line facing the neighbor’s property; created and displayed a large sign next to the swastika containing a variety of anti-Black racial slurs; visibly displayed a machete near the sign; and loudly played the song “Dixie” on repeat.

United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced the charges Aug. 6.

“Although the First Amendment protects hateful, ignorant and morally repugnant be-

liefs and speech, it does not protect those who choose to take criminal actions based on those beliefs,” Minkler stated. “This office will continue to prosecute federal hate crimes to the fullest extent of the law.”

The Lawrence Police Dept. and the FBI were called to investigate. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, during the investigation, Hoehn acknowledged he was angry about a dispute with the neighbor and knew his actions would cause his neighbor to feel intimidated and afraid.

Federal and local law enforcement executed search warrants at Hoehn’s residence. During the search, several firearms and drug paraphernalia were located.

Agents also discovered that Hoehn was a fugitive from a case in Missouri, and federal law prohibited Hoehn from possessing firearms.

If convicted, Hoehn faces a maximum statutory penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for each of the three charged offenses.

DISPATCHES City of Lawrence parks survey — The City of Lawrence is conducting a survey about its parks system. To take the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/LawrenceParks.

Schools recertified with STEM designation — The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Townships had several schools recertified with an Indiana Dept. of Education STEM designation. The schools are Skiles Test Elementary, Belzer Middle School and McKenzie Center of Innovation & Technology.

MVHS ranked as one of top high schools — The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Mt. Vernon High School in the top tier of the national high school rankings.

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Humane Society’s Woofstock Survivor 5K supports care

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Humane Society for Hamilton County’s Survivor Program is dependent on donations.

COUNCIL “That’s why we have to continue to do events like Woofstock, even in a pandemic,” said Max Williams, marketing director for Noblesville-based Humane Society for Hamilton County. “We just have to go the extra mile to make sure it’s safe. We are following all Fishers and state COVID-19 guidelines.

Without this event, we cannot afford to pay for the animals that are part of the survival program.”

The 12th Annual Woofstock Survivor 5K and Dog Walk is set for 8 a.m. Aug. 29 at Four Day Ray Brewing, 11671 Lantern Rd., in Fishers.

Woofstock, sponsored by Canine Cloud Nine and Cosmo’s Superior Foods, raises funds for animals in need of care. The goal is to raise $40,000. As of Aug. 9, more than $6,300 had been raised.

“Not only does the Survivor Program fund necessary medical care, it also funds the costs associated with saving animals from surrounding shelters at risk for euthanasia, 279 lives in 2019 alone, to be exact,” said Williams, a Lawrence resident. “Each year, the program impacts the lives of over 1,300 animals, approximately 42 percent of the cats and dogs in our care.

“We’ve seen some pigs, birds and guinea pigs brought in, but mostly dogs and cats.

We do take care of those animals as well.”

Megan Bousley, Humane Society for Hamilton County marketing communications manager, said the Survivor Program is in

The Humane Society for Hamilton County’s Woofstock Survivor 5K supports lifesaving care for animals. (Submitted photo)

need more than it ever has been.

“Animals still need us. They are still looking for their second chances,” Bousley said. “They are still looking for their forever homes and they are coming to us with broken legs and pneumonia. We’re getting animals from severe abuse and neglect cases.”

Williams said event organizers have worked with the Fishers Health Dept. to develop a comprehensive plan for safety for supporters, volunteers and staff.

“Everyone will have to wear a mask up until the time they run,” Williams said. “We will be providing masks, too, in case anyone shows up without one.”

Runners will be sent out in groups of 25 or less. There will be hand sanitizing and hand-washing stations throughout the course.

“We usually have those things, but we will go above and beyond and have quite a few more,” Williams said.

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COMEBACK PATIENT OF THE MONTH This is one in a series of case studies of triumph over injury.

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BACKGROUND: Sean Ferbrache is a retired firefighter after working 26 year with the Indianapolis Fire Dept. and after 11 years as a Safety Team Member with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A lifetime of strenuous work and spending long hours standing on his feet, Sean sought relief at Methodist Sports Medicine where he first met Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer, Sara Myers. Sara worked with Sean for only a short time when she knew he needed to be seen by an MSM Foot & Ankle Specialist, Dr. David Porter. Sean knew he had a challenge ahead of him when he was told that he had chronic ankle instability and impingement of his ankle joint, severe bone spurs and a bone defect. In other words, he needed some new wheels. Dr. Porter performed arthroscopic surgery in December 2018.

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Knox appointed to Indiana Destination Development Corporation — Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Grand Park Director William Knox of Fishers was appointed to the board of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation. Knox will serve through June 30, 2024.

WHY MSM: “They have the best physicians and rehab facilities,” Sean said. “I liked the fact I could see Dr. Porter and Sara in the same building. Communication was excellent. Sara knew exactly what I was going through before I could even explain it. I felt comfortable with the MSM team. They took the time to listen to my concerns.”

THE JOURNEY: “I had the opportunity to guide Sean through his rehabilitation, during the recovery process, following his ankle surgery. We always want to see our patients get back to whatever it is they love,” Myers said. “We set a goal of getting back to working on the racetrack that involved rapid response times and some crazy inclines! He also worked hard to get Sara Myers back to hiking with his wife, tennis and hunting. When he reached every goal, it was a testament to his hard work, and I love knowing that he just finished a 12-mile hike with his wife!” – Sara Myers, Certified Athletic Trainer at Methodist Sports Medicine

Arts for Lawrence brick campaign – Residents can support local arts by purchasing a brick for $100. The brick will be placed in Arts for Lawrence’s new Cultural Campus.

Those who purchase the brick will receive three lines of text for commemoration and a miniature replica keepsake brick. To purchase a brick, call Arts for Lawrence at 317-875-1900.

Bank offers educational series online — Centier Bank has launched the bank’s online financial educational series, “Centier To You,” online. Centier has hosted in-person community events about financial wellness and education in the past—at branches, local libraries and other locations in communities across the state. But now, Centier is offering the series online, so visitors can access them on their own time, from anywhere. The site contains financial tips, exercises and information on identity theft, homebuying, credit and more. Learn more at centier.com/financial-education.

Fishers AgriPark gives away produce — Fishers AgriPark in southeast Fishers has been conducting regular produce giveaways through its Facebook page. For more, visit the Fishers AgriPark Facebook page.

Farmers market — The Fishers Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m. to noon at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. The market will run through Sept. 29.

North Central Beekeepers Club — The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Cool Creek Park Nature Center in Westfield. Socializing begins at 6 p.m. and meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. The club is for all levels of beekeepers from centrally north of Indianapolis.

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Lawrence chamber outing set

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

11 a.m. Klopfenstein expects golfers to finish up by 4 p.m. There will be a banquet following the event. There will not be an auction, Although many fundraising events have but there are raffle prizes as well as games been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemon the golf course such as longest drive ic, the Greater Lawrence and closest to the pin.

EVENT Chamber of Commerce “If the vendors on the holes want Annual Golf Outing is to have special contests, they can scheduled for Sept. 8 at The Fort do that,” Klopfenstein said.

Golf Resort, 6002 N. Post Rd., in Foursomes are $650. The Lawrence. event can accommodate up to 36 “You spread out over several hunfoursomes. dred acres, and golf is one of those “We also have an option for peoKlopfenstein things you can really do it and not ple who are not golfers if they want be confined,” chamber President Brad Klopto just come in the afternoon and attend fenstein said. “I think a lot of outings have the banquet, and that’s $40,” Klopfenstein been canceled, and I think there’s some said. pent-up demand. Certainly, it’s a nice little The foursome price includes golf for four, fundraiser for the chamber, and the funds lunch and the banquet. go to support our operations and keep the “Hopefully, by September, the weather Greater Lawrence Chamber fighting for busi- will be nice and not scorching hot,” Klopfennesses and promoting the community.” stein said.

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Fishers opens grant applications — The City of Fishers recently launched the application for the Nonprofit Grant program for 2021 funding. The program was established in 2017 as a transparent way for the City of Fishers

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COVID-19 testing available to children — The Fishers Health Dept. recently announced it would expand its free testing to include children ages 12 to 17. Testing requires an appointment. To schedule an appointment, visit fishersrecovery.com/testing.

F.C. Tucker stats — The residential real estate market in Fishers continued to be robust in July. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a home in Fishers was $371,718, a 11.1 percent increase compared to this time last year. The average price per square foot for a Fishers home also increased – up 9.7 percent to $144.01, compared to July 2019. Homes in Fishers stayed on the market 7 days, or 22.6 percent, longer than this time last year.

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Geist couple pair experiences, technologies to create a disinfecting robot

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Geist residents Jason and Diana Brugh make a dynamic team. The married couple combined Diana’s experience as a microbiologist with Jason’s experience as an industrial engineer to create the company AutoBio Reduction in May. AutoBio Reduction is a sister company of Brugh Industrial Engineering, a firm dedicated to automation, robotics and Jason Brugh process controls.

UVNinja is the brainchild of AutoBio Reduction.

UVNinja is a hospital-grade UVC light source that autonomously or automatically works through a space to disinfect areas.

Diana Brugh “For example, if it’s an office space, we would come in and set up the UVNinja to go into each cubicle and spend a specific amount of time in each cubicle. The light disinfects that cubicle,” Jason said. “Anything the light touches is disinfected after a certain time.”

AutoBio Reduction was formed as a solution to some of the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“AutoBio Reduction’s mission is to create solutions to mitigate biological hazards you may have in commercial or industrial spaces where a large number of people congregate,” Diana said. “Our first product was the UVNinja.”

Jason said similar types of robots have been used for years in industrial environments.

“When the pandemic hit, we started to look at the technology we had on hand, and our engineering team brainstormed, how can we use this technology in a commercial setting where this has typically been reserved for an industrial environment?” Jason said. “In a couple weeks, we had a prototype built.

We understand UV light. UV light is a great source of disinfection, so we created a system that can really be used in commercial, educational, institutional or municipal set-

tings that bring that disinfectant technology into the hands of the public.”

When studying at Purdue University, Diana used UV light as a disinfectant while working in labs.

“UV light has been used for decades,” she said. “It’s a proven technology that’s been around forever. It prevents microorganisms from replicating. Like spraying a can of disinfectant, everything you have just sprayed is now disinfected. UV light does the same thing by disinfecting any microorganisms in the area.”

The Brughs have created three UVNinja robots and can manufacture them on demand in as little as two days. The robot has the capability to travel more than 5 miles with more than 8 hours of light time on a single charge.

The robots cost $69,500 per unit, which includes the robot, system set-up and missions and a year’s monitoring for the robot.

“That is a long-term investment for the customer,” Jason said. “You’re essentially buying a very technological piece of equipment here that can be used on a daily basis.

That cost is then used for the next decade.

There’s no additional cost other than typical maintenance like lightbulbs and the battery, but the battery has a 10-year warranty.”

Diana has a bachelor’s degree in food science from Purdue and previously worked as a microbiologist. She is the president and co-founder of AutoBio Reduction. Jason has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Purdue and is the owner and founder of Brugh Industrial Engineering. He is the director of engineering and co-founder of AutoBio Reduction.

RESPONSE SO FAR The UVNinja has only been available for a few weeks, but AutoBio Reduction President Diana Brugh said the response has been positive.

“We’ve had lots of interest,” she said.

“A lot of companies have wanted to be brokers because it is such a great piece of equipment to mitigate what we are going through. This is a long-term solution, not just for COVID, and it’s definitely something that can be used in the future.”

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In harm’s way

Good and bad of the pandemic

Alongside one another on a city street, probably administratively correct but just barely wide enough for bulking emergency vehicles, two motorists — an empty ambulance and a sedan — were aligned next to each other. The ambulance driver was likely bored from his daily task of ferrying northside patients to downtown hospitals for testing and treatment; and the other was returning home enjoying the evening sun. As the two vehicles were first as the traffic light descended from red to green, they both advanced, side by side.

Twenty feet from the crosswalk, the ambulance driver, eagerly finishing the important text message that had affixed his cellphone to the center of the steering wheel and his gaze to it, allowed the now unrestrained and lumbering giant to nudge itself into the lane to its right — claiming real estate until others had no choice but to take the ditch as refuge. Alerted by the crunching steel precipitated by his absent-mindedness, the phone was dropped and the wheel reclaimed as the now-tamed colossus sped off in shame. The beleaguered and disabled passenger automobile took stock that all occupants were safe and accounted for, and then the fright of the moment shifted from abject fear to understandable frustration.

Happily, there was only mechanical and not physical damage. And, thanks to traffic cams and a report from police that “this happens all the time,” the health care company took responsibility for the repair (but not for the hours of inconvenience it precipitated). Do we flee from the damage of our own lack of attention, assuming the harm we inflict on others as inconsequential and not intentional? Do we measure our minor effort against their significant harm? Is it our nature to count those we injure as egregiously as we measure those hurting us? Do we wonder who are we running off the road?

Editor, We Americans have experienced a new wave of lifestyle after the visit of (COVID-19). We witnessed many good deeds toward others of all ages, and I was impressed with the ingenuity of kindness and thoughtfulness from our younger generation in helping senior citizens. Seamstresses whipped up masks to help when masks could not be found. Customers supported restaurants by purchasing carryout food, and there were parades celebrating birthdays and anniversaries.

On the dark side, the virus was the unknown. We were instructed to “clean up” by sanitizing everything we touched. Businesses that were closed took the time to really clean up their inside spaces. The airlines finally sanitized the insides of planes, and the subways in New York finally cleaned their nasty areas. Businesses were categorized as essential and nonessential, which created another division in our country. As time went along, citizens became restless and started coming out of their houses. Some governors became dictators, telling their residents what they could and could not do. So, where do we go from here? I say open up the economy and stop the fear manipulating.

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An (almost) empty nest Commentary by Danielle Wilson In a few short days, my husband Doo and I will be relishing the return to our almost empty nest. Praise be! We’ll HUMOR still have our youngest around to keep us young, but the eldest three will be heading back to their respective college campuses, COVID-19 be damned.

And it’s been a fascinating run-up to said departures, given the different personalities of our kids. The oldest has been fairly nonchalant. He has already made one trip to Bloomington to move out of one shoddy apartment and into a slightly better house, though that just means all of his beerstained stuff is now piled in a basement. He plans to show up a day or two before classes, plenty of time to organize, find a job and prep for the enviable grind of student life.

Our older daughter is at the complete opposite end of the coed spectrum. She’ll be driving to Colorado for her sophomore year and only has a Honda Accord’s worth of

space with which to work. Our kitchen table has become a triage as she weighs the pros and cons of each small appliance, piece of clothing and pair of boots. What will make the cut? The intrigue is palpable.

Her twin is perhaps the saddest to observe. He’s transferring to Ball State from a California school because it’s going online this semester. He knows he’s been accepted, and that’s about it. He has no move-in date, no dorm assignment, no desire whatsoever to visit Muncie. His lack of enthusiasm is outweighed only slightly by his disdain for being in Indiana. Hashtag heartbroken.

Regardless, a near empty nest approaches!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

We’ll still have our youngest around to keep us young, but the eldest three will be heading back to their respective college campuses, COVID-19 be damned.

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More trips down memory lane Commentary by Dick Wolfsie When I announced my retirement from television last month, WISH-TV asked me to send them some tapes of my HUMOR favorite shows for my send-off.

I had favorites in my head, I just didn’t have the tapes. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, I had to remember to set my VCR each morning, and quite frankly, I had never quite mastered that skill. But there is a tape running in my head, and unless I accidentally erase it, I still have some great memories.

So, for the next two weeks’ columns, I’ll hit the replay button.

Tall in the saddle At Hoosier Park, I asked a jockey to stand on a chair and allow me to interview him as “Otto, the world’s tallest jockey.” The camera only revealed us above the waist.

The jockey played it totally straight, even lamenting his poor basketball skills in high school. The photographer never revealed the chair because it was so obviously a gag. Turns out the horse’s owner was watching and had never met Otto — and had never seen me on TV. She didn’t know I did “shtick.” She called Hoosier Park in a panic,

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concerned that her horse would be carrying a 6-foot-3 rider. How good an actor was Otto? He ended up playing the jockey in the movie “Secretariat.”

My best pun In the early ’80s, I was hosting “Good Morning, New York.” I had the opportunity to interview boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard. Because he was doing 7-Up commercials at the time, I asked him if he would mind autographing a 2-liter bottle I picked up on the way to the studio.

“But, Dick,” he said, “this is regular 7-Up. I just do the Diet 7-Up commercials.”

“OK, then, could you sign it “Sugar-Free Ray Leonard?”

Sheet music The Sybaris hotel is a place for lovers, complete with hot tubs and mirrors. When I interviewed the owner in one of the rooms, behind us in bed were friends I had asked to be part of the stunt. There was no han-

ky-panky going on, but they kept peeking out from under the covers. Well, the next day, scores of people told me that I had inadvertently gone into an occupied room. Seriously?

Jaw-dropping observation Almost 35 years ago, I did a segment in Columbus, Ohio, about couples who swing.

This wasn’t dancing. These were married folks who switched partners. When I got home, my wife told me how impressed she was with the guests.

“You were impressed?” I asked, jaw dropping.

“Yes. We can’t even find a couple to go to the movies with.”

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

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Take care of your feet and legs Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan As we continue to spend time at home, here are some very basic yet helpful tips to remain injury free.

Limit how much you PREVENTION walk barefoot around the house While at home, you may think that walking around barefoot, in socks or house slippers is OK. However, most homes have hard wood floors or tile, and walking or standing

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Groove Smash Noblesville Summer Concert Series, Dillon Park. 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Free. For more, noblesvilleparks.org.

Huckleberry Funk Fishers Pop-up Concert Series, Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, two shows, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Free.

Trippin Billies Trippin Billies, a Dave Matthews Band Tribute with opening act Jai Baker, Federal Hill Commons Concerts. 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Free. For more, visit noblesvilleparks.org.

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then finish back at Clay Terrace.”

The two-hour drive covering 80 miles will start at 9 a.m.

With Carmel Artomobilia canceled by Artomobilia entrants will be moved into the city of Carmel due to gathering rea driving event at no cost. Leonard said strictions during the their entry fees are now transCARS coronavirus pandemic, ferred to 2021.

Artomobilia founder and “We’re taking registrations from event director John Leonard found guys that are more interested in a replacement. driving their car than showing “We are effectively getting the their car,” he said. “If you entered show on the road by making lema show car in Artomobilia but are onade out of the lemons of 2020,” not interested in driving it 80 Leonard the Carmel resident said. miles, you are welcome to drive The Lemonade 10000 Road Rally will be something else. We just want a nice event held Aug. 29, the day Artomobilia was set for the Indianapolis and Carmel car comto be held in the Arts & Design District. munity to get together and share smiles.”

“The Lemonade 10000 Road Rally is modThe entry fee is $20.20. The 10000 comes eled after our Meatball 10000 road rally from the $10,000 Leonard said organizers from May 16 that was run between the were trying to raise from the Meatball IU Health North (in Carmel) and IU Health 10000.

Saxony (in Fishers) facilities,” Leonard “We ended up raising $16,000, so this is said. “The Lemonade 10000 will start at the Lemonade 10000 because it’s the same Clay Terrace, parade through Carmel, and type of thing,” he said. then head northeast and circle through The money from the Meatball 10000 was Madison, Hamilton and Boone counties and used to purchase more meals for front-line

workers at IU Health North and IU Health Saxony from locally owned and operated restaurants, including Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse, Bar-B-Que, Anthony’s Chophouse, Mimi Blue Meatballs and Harry & Izzy’s.

“For Lemonade 10000, the funds will go to support the nonprofits we were planning to support through the Artomobilia, Fuelicious and Revolanté,” Leonard said.

The Meatball 10000 had more than 800 cars.

“We’re looking to build on its success,” Leonard said. “We’re asking that any onlookers along the route in every community maintain a safe social distance, wear masks and follow guidance of municipal and health care leaders.”

Revolanté was scheduled for Aug. 30 for the first time with a partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

Shift, a 180-mile drive which starts at the Silo Auto Club in Indianapolis and follows a route through southern Indiana, remains set for Aug. 28. Shift supports the Three Points Racing Foundation.

For more, visit artomobiliaweekend.com.

Movies in the Park schedule set editorial@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Parks Dept.’s 13th annual Movies in the Park Series at five city parks has something for all ages, from fun adventures to foreign lands to talkative FILM animals and iconic personalities.

The Noblesville Parks Dept. hosts the Flick ’N Float series at the Forest Park Aquatic Center, 1077 Cicero Rd. “Lilo & Stitch” (PG) is set for Aug. 21. The movie will start at dusk and will be shown on the pool deck while attendees view the movie from the pool. Pool admission after 5 p.m. is $4 and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The remaining movies in the series will be shown at various city parks during the next four weeks. Movies will begin at dusk and are free to the public. This year’s schedule includes: Aug. 28: “Jumanji 2: Next Level” (PG-13) at Finch Creek Park; Sept. 4: “Frozen 2” (PG) at Dillon Park; Sept.

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LECTRIC LLC

1996 Red corvette - very good shape 62,500 miles Asking $ 10200.

Call me at 317 844 6587 & please, leave message

CAR FOR SALE

2012 Limited Edition Gucci Fiat 500 Convertible .14890 miles, Excellent Condition, Black with Gucci Colors/Logos Exterior/Interior. $10,000. 312.375.6680

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TEACHER ASSISTANT POSITIONS The International Montessori School (www.intlmontessori.com), located in Carmel, Indiana, has several Teacher Assistant positions available for the 2020-2021 school year starting in August. Working hours will be between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, although specific schedules will be determined by the position.

Qualifying candidates should have an undergraduate degree or a diploma from a technical school and experience working with children ages 3 through 6 years old, should be enthusiastic, kind, and creative with a love for children.

Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

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COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED

Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certification strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/ hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ctcarmel.com

STYLISTS NEEDED: The Salon Indy is looking for experienced stylists to rent booth space.

Call us at 317-946-3250 for more details.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply.

For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

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Five Star Residences of Noblesville

Seeking the Following:

LPN, CNA, HHA (will provide training no experience necessary) Dietary, and Housekeeping If you have a passion for seniors and would like to start a rewarding career in healthcare then we would love to speak with you!

Riverview Health is looking for volunteers to join its great team.

Some of the many volunteer service areas include patient transport, guest services and the gift shop. Shifts are available in the morning or afternoon, at least one day per week, Monday-Friday.

7235 Riverwalk Way North, Noblesville, In 46062 317-770-0011

If you’re interested in volunteering at Riverview Health in Noblesville or Westfield, please contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash, at 317.776.7236 or mnash@riverview.org.

Become a volunteer today

Apply at: careers.fivestarseniorliving.com

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