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A rendering of the multi-unit residences proposed as part of a development by Envoy. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Fishers)

Fishers council approves funding for $52M mixed-use project at Delaware Park

By Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com The Fishers City Council voted 6-2 to on Aug. 16 approve a financial agreement to support a $52 million DEVELOPMENT mixed-use project by Envoy that includes six buildings and a walking trail south of 106th Street between Kincaid Drive and Lantern Road.

The development at Delaware Park is planned to include 280 multi-family apartments, more than 23,000 square feet of retail space, a stand-alone restaurant, new public infrastructure and space for a corporate business park.

“The developers have focused on creating this park as an amenity and the resources with it, not just for the future residents but also for the companies that call Delaware Park home,” said Megan Baumgarter, Fishers director of economic development.

Per the agreement, Fishers would give 100 percent of tax increment financing

dollars collected through the project to the developer to repay the 25-year bond funding the development. TIF collects tax revenue generated by redevelopment in a specific area to pay for improvements.

The agreement also waives stormwater and sewer fees, an expected $40,000 in savings for the developer.

TIF funding is expected to generate up to $10.13 million, with $8.57 million usable for the project, and the rest going to an assortment of fees. Approximately $2.5 million will go to the construction of a trail and a new east/west road, Pearl Street, that will connect Lantern Road to Kincaid Drive.

The developers will then repay the bon with payments of approximately $807,350 a year.

The project is dependent on rezoning the residential portion of Delaware Park to a different place in the development. The amendment for such rezoning is expected to be submitted by the developer on Sept. 13, with a public hearing before the Plan Commission Oct. 6 and before the City Council on Oct. 18.

“We are agreeing to the financial agreement, but if we don’t rezone it, the project isn’t going to happen,” councilor John Weingardt said. “We’re not just voting this thing through tonight. We are going to have a process that we are going to go through.”

The two dissenting votes were cast by the council’s two Democrats. Crystal Neumann was expecting more sustainable elements incorporated in the proposed design than what was presented to council at the meeting. Jocelyn Vare said she voted against the project funding because did not find the city’s proposed $6 million investment either “necessary nor wise” and objected to State Sen. Scott Baldwin being the CEO of Envoy, which she did not find was properly disclosed to the public. She also did not feel she was given proper notice to fully evaluate the project.

“I learned about this project for the very first time only three business days ago. I don’t know why this is the case, but I find it unacceptable,” Vare said.

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New housing collaborative to conduct study, eyes ARPA funds

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A request for proposals for the study has been sent out, and HAND will receive the proposals by the end of the month and A group of nonprofits and government begin reviewing them. The group will then leaders have formed the Hamilton County gather data and seek input from the public Housing Collaboand employers with workforce deASSISTANCE rative, an alliance velopment challenges. to develop a “One of the things we think data countywide housing strategy and to will show, certainly the 2018 study secure funds for affordable housing. did, (is) that as we add employers, Founding members are HAND Inc., we add the need for different kinds Family Promise of Hamilton County, of housing,” Davis said. “Not every the Westfield-Washington Township employer can pay six figures. We’ve Davis Trustee’s Office, the Noblesville built this great community where Housing Authority and the Hamilton Counpeople want to live, and I think we should ty Community Foundation. make it a little easier for them to do that.”

“A couple groups focused on housing Davis said if Hamilton County ARPA funds came together and said, ‘Let’s get some of are available after data is gathered, the the housing providers together and think Hamilton County Housing Collaborative about how we can get through COVID withplans to make a case for the county to inout this being a terrible experience,’” HAND vest in a long-term solution.

Executive Director Andrea Davis said. “We “The problem (of evictions/foreclosures) just knew right away when people started exists because they’re spending too much losing jobs that keeping people housed was for housing to begin with, so if we add going to be an issue.” affordable options and invest money in a The group began meeting in June to plan long-term strategy, if something happens how to prevent evictions as the then-fedagain (like COVID-19), we won’t be in quite as eral eviction moratorium ended July 31. The dire a situation,” Davis said. “The origins of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this group are how to make a case for some has since announced a limited eviction of that. We recognize that’s one-time money moratorium for renters in communities and this is a long-time problem, but that with substantial or high transmission would give us a jump start.” of COVID-19. The moratorium protects rentOther goals with the study are to create ers through Oct. 3. a five-year strategy.

The Hamilton County Housing Collabo“Even if are able to get an investment rative will conduct a housing study and from the (ARPA) money, that’s not the end,” pursue some of the $65 million American Davis said. “We will continue to make the Rescue Plan Act funds the county was case and get the community invested in awarded, if any remain. this.”

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Three Fishers teens are dead after an early morning traffic accident Aug. 16 in South Carolina.

NEWS At approximately 2:06 a.m., twins Elleana and Isabella Gaddis, 17, and Brianna Foster, 18, were in a vehicle heading east on I-26 near Spartanburg, S.C., when a Hummer traveling west in the eastbound lanes struck the sedan carrying the Fishers residents head on. The teens were pronounced dead at the scene.

A fourth passenger, also a teen and currently unidentified, was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.

The Hummer was driven by Melissa A. Parker, 43, of Spartanburg, who fled the scene of the accident on foot but was apprehended by South Carolina Highway Patrol quickly after the accident. She was treated for minor injuries at a nearby hospital and has been arrested and charged with three counts of felony DUI with death, three counts of felony hit and run with death and one count of felony hit and run with personal injury.

Foster was a recent graduate of Hamilton

Southeastern High school, while the Gaddis twins were current students.

“I am deeply saddened to hear of the young lives lost (Aug. 16),” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, stated via Twitter. “These young women were members of the HSE and Fishers family, and their tragic loss will be felt throughout our entire community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those deceased and injured in this terrible accident. I hope with this sad news that we can put our differences aside to support and mourn with the families. Our community has always taken care of one another and I have every confidence that we can come together in this difficult moment.”

In an email, HSE schools requested all members of the school district keep the families involved in the accident in their “thoughts as they cope with this difficult and sudden loss.”

At Hamilton Southeastern High School, where Foster was a recent graduate and the Gaddis sisters attended, tributes for the family were planned during the Aug. 20 season-opening football game. A candlelight vigil was planned, along with a moment of silence before kickoff.

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Determination helps spur run

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Indiana Fire Juniors U18 Red Team coach Shane McIntyre knows his boys soccer team was special.

SOCCER “Determination, resilience, belief and team, those would be the best words to describe the team,” said McIntyre, who is the boys director of coaching for Indiana Fire. “These players trusted and believed in each other like no other team I have ever been around, and I’ve been doing this for about 20 years now.

They never quit believing they could do it, even after being in some tough circumstances in some games along the journey.

You can have special individual players but that only takes you so far.

“Not to say this team doesn’t have special players because there is no doubt we do, but it’s when you come together and can look each other in the eye and know that you have each other’s back when times get tough, that’s when you know you are on the verge of something special.”

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NHS soccer player aims for special season

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com There is good reason why Noblesville High School’s Palmer Ault was named one of the 60 high school All-Americans by the United Soccer Coaches after the 2020 season.

“Palmer has so many key qualities to his game,” Noblesville boys soccer coach Kenneth Dollaske said. “He is tremendous at keeping possession in tight spaces, has vision to find passing lanes most players wouldn’t even notice, cracks thunderous shots that leave opponent goalkeepers confused, and is deceptively quick, both with and without the ball. As he has grown throughout his time with our program, he has learned to embrace a captain’s role and make his teammates better on and off the pitch.”

A forward, Ault had 20 goals for the Millers last season. Noblesville has 13 seniors and several starters returning from last year’s 151-1 team. The Millers were ranked No. 1 in the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association preseason rankings. The season began Aug. 16.

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Favorite subject: Science Favorite athlete: Lionel Messi Favorite TV show: “Breaking Bad.” Ideal vacation spot: Snowboarding in Utah our back,” Ault said. “There are a little bit of high expectations for (the) season after a disappointing last fall.”

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ern in last year’s sectional semifinals.

“We’ve added two great teams from Ohio that we’ve added to our schedule,” Ault said.

“This is definitely one of the best teams in the state. We have the guys to do (win a state championship). It just comes with hard work each day in practice, pushing

each other to be better players along with better people.”

Ault said he has improved his leadership skills.

“I’m trying to lead by example for some of the younger players,” he said. “From a tactical standpoint, I think I’ve improved upon my speed of play. Playing with some older, stronger guys helped me earlier in my career. Having some success at a younger age motived me.”

As a sophomore, Ault was named first team all-state. He played basketball and soccer through eighth grade.

“I enjoyed playing both and didn’t know which one I wanted to focus on,” he said.

“When I got to high school, I decided to concentrate on soccer and pursue that goal wanting to play in college. If a professional chance happens, that would be awesome.”

Ault played for Indy Premier for several years but will join Indiana Fire Academy after his high school season.

Ault said he hopes to make a college decision in the next two months.

“I’d say Butler is my No. 1 school,” said Ault, who also is considering DePaul, Loyola University and IUPUI.

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By Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com Hamilton Southeastern Schools are understaffed in several areas, district Supt.

Yvonne Stokes said EMPLOYMENT during an Aug. 11 school board meeting.

“I’m doing a call out to all of you who may want to help,” Stokes said.

Stokes said the district is short on substitute teachers, food services workers and bus drivers.

Stokes Stokes said that the district has 392 substitute teachers and wants to add 72 more. The district is looking to hire 48 more food service workers.

“I know that sounds like a lot, but our staff is currently doing some double duty,” Stokes said.

The district also has two open bus routes and wants to hire up to 15 more bus drivers on top of the immediate need.

“If you are inclined and have a good driving record and have patience with children, please reach out to our transportation department.,” Stokes said.

For information on opportunities, visit HSE human resources at hseschools. org/services/human-resources, and for transportation hseschools.org/services/ transportation.

DISPATCHES Send us your stories — Current Publishing is now accepting photos or story ideas to run in the community section. Photos from kid events, athletic games and more are all welcome. Story ideas on new businesses, features, school news and more are accepted. All photos must include the names of anyone photographed. Please send them to jonathan@youarecurrent.com.

Area high school football schedule Friday — Aug. 27: Fishers at Pike, 7 p.m., Franklin at Mt. Vernon, 7 p.m., Hamilton Southeastern at North Central, 7 p.m., Cathedral at Brownsburg, 7 p.m., Lafayette Central Catholic at Guerin Catholic, 7 p.m., Lafayette Jeff at Lawrence Central, 7 p.m., Shenandoah at Heritage Christian, 7 p.m., Whiteland at Lawrence North, 7 p.m.

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Fishers teen finishes year as pageant winner with talent show

By Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com Vani Sharma recently concluded her reign as the 2020-21 International United Miss PreTeen after a busy year FUNDRAISER of fundraising for Care for Children.

Sharma, a 15-year-old sophomore at Fishers High School, organized an international talent show through Zoom. More a showcase than contest, girls from around the world sent Sharma videos demonstrating their talents. She began collecting the videos, at $10 per entry, in April and started broadcasting them on Zoom in June. The last broadcast was July 2. She donated money raised to support the talent show to Care for Children, an Indian organization that offers education and supplies to more than 70,000 underprivileged children across India.

Funds were raised through the talent show entry fees and sponsorships. In total, Sharma raised $4,216.50.

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Vani Sharma, right, was presented with a President’s Volunteer Service Award by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (Photo submitted by Smitha Sharma)

“We had over 100 participants as part of the virtual talent showcase and, with all of the contributions and fundraising that was involved in it, we were able to sponsor over 12 children for a year,” Sharma said. “That includes all their meals, transportations and education.”

Sharma’s fundraising did not go unnoticed. She was presented with the President’s Volunteer Service Award, among other honors, by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb.

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Family tradition continues at Indianapolis school

By Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com The first day of school Aug. 10 at the International School of InEDUCATION diana, a private school in Indianapolis, was a little bit more celebratory for one Fishers family this year. Macklin Morrissey was not only beginning kindergarten but also became the third generation of his family to attend school in the building that houses the ISI.

From left, Mack Thomas, Todd Morrissey, Macklin Morrissey, Vivian Morrissey, Monica Morrissey and Susan Thomas. (Photo courtesy the International School of Indiana)

Indianapolis was home to Indianapolis Public School’s DeWitt S. Morgan Elementary School prior to the 1994 founding of the ISI. Macklin’s mother, Monica Morrissey, and grandfather, Mack Thomas, all attended school in the building. The ISI will move to a new building on Michigan Road after the 2021-22 year.

“I started in this school in the fall of 1951, 70 years ago,” Thomas said. “I went all eight grades. I could tell you every teacher’s name. I had a great start here and it’s near

and dear to my heart.”

Macklin is the first of Monica Morrisey’s two children to start school.

“Honestly, I’m surprised that I haven’t burst into tears yet. Maybe at pickup, I don’t know. There’s also so much excitement that goes with it that really eases any nerves for me,” Monica said. “Five days a week, he’ll get to be in this place that I got to spend so much time in, too. It’s surreal.

“They are just growing up way too fast,” Thomas said.

Virtual visits and in-person appointments available now Dr. Susan Benson and the care team at Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent Fishers Primary & Specialty Care, start by listening to understand you. It is important to continue to take care of your health at this time — don’t wait to get the women’s health care you need. If you are in need of medical attention, don’t wait, contact us. Ask about virtual visits, so you can see a doctor from home. And if we do see you for an in-person visit, we have strict safety precautions in place to protect you and your family.

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Indy SurviveOars forge bond, strength through paddling dragon boats

By Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com “Paddling a dragon boat is hard and everyone sucks the first time they go out.”

That’s the message that Indy SurviveOars coach Sarah Demmon tells rookies when they first sign up for the team. They’ll giggle or smile at the bluntness from Demmon, a Fishers resident, but the women seeking to be a part of the SurviveOars club know that piloting dragon boats may be a struggle, but it’s nothing like battling breast cancer.

For 14 years the SurviveOars have been paddling Geist Reservoir, building a community of Indianapolis-area breast cancer survivors along the way. The women, who range from their 30s to age 75, have participated in races throughout North America, although COVID-19 has left them without competition for more than a year.

The club was set to compete in Kentucky on Sept. 11, but that, too, was canceled because of rising COVID-19 cases in the area. A replacement event against their sister team from Illinois is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 11 on Geist, but the club is unsure if it will happen.

For the SurviveOars, whether or not they compete against another team is secondary to a larger objective.

“The most important thing to me is their physical fitness, because it speaks to their survivorship and lessens the chance for (cancer) reoccurrence,” Demmon said.

The team trains three days a week. Even in the offseason, after October when they are not allowed to be on the water, club members get together to work out.

Demmon has been a member of the SurviveOars since its first season in 2007, right after she had recovered from breast cancer. She was a paddler at the time before becoming a captain three years later. She became a coach not long after that. When she first joined the club, it was a natural fit because she had been a multi-sport athlete her entire life and saw a connection between competing on a team and improving the health of breast cancer survivors.

“I tell them, ‘You are now athletes.’ I look at them as athletes, I don’t look at them as cancer survivors,” Demmon said. “It’s the catharsis of, ‘Screw what just happened to me, I’m going to go out and do this for me and my survivorship.’ It’s about taking a

Nearly 40 of the 70 members of the Indy SurviveOars gather at their shack on Geist Reservoir in preparation for a practice. (Photo by Jonathan Matthes)

bad hand and turning it into a positive and helping your body recover. What better way to do that than through an athletic activity and sports to help the scar tissue and keep your lymph system flowing? To me, to face what you’ve faced and come out the other side and do this is the best.

“To see the look on my rookies’ faces after their first race and after they get off the water, and the smile on their face, it’s the culmination of everything that happens to them. They realize that they can do this.”

It’s a sense of accomplishment many of the SurviveOars have felt. Most have competed against and beat cancer before competing as a paddler, which is different from a rower. Paddling targets the shoulders and pectoral muscles, while rowing focuses on the core. The SurviveOars exclusively paddle, which some medical professionals believe would be beneficial for breast cancer survivors.

In some cases, the fight against cancer for a team member is ongoing.

“Some of our girls are still in treatment,” Indy SurviveOars Board President Elizabeth Anderson said. “No one wants to hear the word ‘cancer.’ It’s scary. But having this group, they inspire you no matter if you are in treatment or you are 10 years out,

you’re still inspired to keep moving forward.

You can have an active life even with the cancer.”

Anderson, a Noblesville resident, has been part of Indy SurviveOars for nine seasons, beginning after she recovered from breast cancer. She had a relapse five years ago, and in that moment, she leaned on the sisterhood of the SurviveOars.

“The best silver lining was that I was a member of this team during my second diagnosis,” Anderson said. “While I did have a strong support group of my friends and family, being with these 70 women that are all survivors, it was just amazing. I wasn’t able to just be physically active, but I was able to manage my treatment better. It really helped being with these strong women.”

In previous years, the SurviveOars had supporting team members, like Kristi Dickson of Fishers, who had not had breast cancer but who would join the team for races to fill out a boat. Dickson joined in 2013, but then in 2019 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and became a SurviveOar. “I started my treatment just before COVID started, so when I was on medical leave and things were starting up with COVID, it was just nice to have team members know that I was out and that I had had surgery

and they reached out to me,” Dickson said.

“I had the whole support group in place before I went through treatment.”

Dickson leaned on her teammates for treatment suggestions, which they were happy to supply. It tapped into the essence of what the Indy SurviveOars can be: A support group built one paddle at a time.

ON THE COVER: One of the two dragon boats used by the Indy SurviveOars for training and racing on Geist Reservoir (Photo by Jonathan Matthes)

PINK PADDLE PARTY The annual fundraiser for the Indy SurviveOars is their Pink Paddle Party, which will be a virtual event conducted Nov. 13.

“It’ll be our first time doing anything like this (virtually), so whatever we are able to pull off we’ll be excited about it,” Indy SurviveOars Board President Elizabeth Anderson said.

The event raises funds for travel to races and equipment and boats. For more or for sponsorship opportunities, visit indysurviveoars.org.

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No shame in Sin City

Commentary by Terry Anker It is terrific to get exactly what we want, exactly when we want it. Beginning in 1974, the fast-food giant Burger King capitalized on what it considered to be a weakness of its competitors — inflexibility. In what turned out to be one of the company’s, if not the nation’s, most successful campaigns, Burger King promised that its customers didn’t have to conform to the taste of someone else.

“Hold the pickles,” the smiling employee said. “Hold the lettuce,” another enthusiastically offered. “Special orders don’t upset us,” they promised in unison. “All we ask is that you let us serve it your way!” The company offered custom for the same price as off-therack. It worked as consumers loved the flexibility.

Times, as they seem to do, have changed. Burger King struggles to find the right advertising strategy — most recently promoting no preservatives with time-lapse images of rotting burgers. It’s unclear as to how this sells Whoppers. Regardless, others have discovered that customers like custom.

And in a world powered by computers, complex algorithms tailoring each element of nearly anything — from travel to tacos — is now simple enough. But more important, we have come to know that à la carte can be highly à la profitable.

Airlines earned $75.6 billion in fees for checked luggage, early boarding, peanuts and assigned seats. Not wanting to fall behind, hotels and others in the so-called hospitality industry are boarding the gravy train. We can expect charges for use of advertised amenities like pools, beach access and utilities (television/internet). With assurances that our individual costs will go down, most accept the pay-as-you go methodology. But is making less money the objective of the business? And is reduced service in the best interest of the consumer?

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

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.”

— WILLA CATHER

I’ve done it, folks! I’ve successfully secured Worst Mom of the Year for 2021.

Instead of seeing a son off to France for his year abroad and taking last “First Day” pictures of my high school senior, I’ve been gallivanting in Vegas, loving every single minute of it. Shame hath no place on a mother’s vacation!

My husband Doo was attending a weeklong conference in Sin City and I decided to tag along, not realizing I’d be missing some major milestones in our children’s lives. But if I learned anything from my dad’s passing last year, it was to live every moment to its fullest, especially if said moment occurs in and around a desert casino.

So, I played the penny slots for several hours and then watched Doo hit on lucky number 13 in roulette. We sat mesmorized at a Cirque du Soleil show, alternating between “What the heck is happening?” and “Holy cow, these people are bendy!” We explored the Hoover Dam in ridiculously hot temperatures before heading to Red Rock Canyon for a gorgeous scenic drive. Although we never once spotted a stupid burro, tortoise, or rattler (as advertised), or actually left our air-conditioned rental car, for that matter, we imagined ourselves quite the nature enthusiasts.

All the while, I’m waiting for confirmation that Son did in fact catch his flight and arrive safely in Marseilles and texting frantic instructions for Senior to take those start-of-school selfies. But honestly, I never really felt that guilty.

Life is too short for shame, folks, even for mothers. “I’d like to thank the Las Vegas Strip, without whom this award would not have been possible!”

Peace out.

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No horsing around with this promotion?

Mary Ellen and I went to IKEA when it first opened, just to look around. I was mostly looking for the exit, HUMOR because the place was so massive, I was afraid we’d get lost.

No problem, since there were tiny bedrooms all over the store where we could have hung out for a nice, relaxing evening. Food would not have been an issue, either, since there is a huge bistro located in the center of the store. No need to ask for directions or follow floor markings; just walk toward the smell of Swedish meatballs.

IKEA spearheaded a new promotional campaign to celebrate its company and its customers, featuring the Huvudroll Meatball scented candle, part of the Swedish furniture company’s “Store-in-a-Box” gift, orchestrated to bring the sights, sounds and smells of its hallowed halls inside a surprise package. The candle is just one item in an assortment of merchandise that will be offered to exactly 986 customers on a lottery basis. Why 986?

No clue, but the number does look the same if you turn it upside down, just like the nightstand I bought at IKEA.

As of this writing, the marketing people have not completely decided what else to include in the box, or even how big the box will be. Said one executive, “We still haven’t put it all together, so we are not sure what it will finally look like.” This sounds vaguely like what I said after I tried completing my first IKEA bookshelf.

I think IKEA’s pulled-pork sandwich is delicious. I’d just like to know where they pulled the pork from.

– DICK WOLFSIE The meatballs haven’t been without controversy. Several years ago, IKEA was required to “withdraw” some of their food from supermarkets in Sweden because traces of horse meat were found in the product.

In racing terminology, horses are not “withdrawn,” they’re scratched. But no shopper wants to hear the phrase, “Effective immediately, we are scratching our Swedish meatballs.”

People tweeted about the horsey issue. Here were my favorites: • Tried both beef tacos and horse tacos.

Horse wins by a nose.

• My friend ate it and was hospitalized.

Condition: Stable.

• Ate too much. Gave me the trots.

• My roommate suggested we eat meatballs for lunch. I said WHOA, not so fast.

So, why was horse meat added to some products? Is it cheaper than beef? Aren’t horses harder to catch? Rabbit should be pricey. They should give turtle soup away.

On cooking websites, hundreds of recipes feature horse meat. A noted food critic says, “Most of the dishes are winners.” Seems like the winners would have a better chance of not being on the menu.

I think IKEA’s pulled-pork sandwich is delicious. I’d just like to know where they pulled the pork from.

Meanwhile, I look forward to learning what else will be put in that IKEA box. If I am one of the winners, I hope whatever is in there does not require assembly.

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Versiti Blood Center urgently seeks blood donations

By Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com Versiti Blood Center of Indiana, with a Carmel location at 726 Adams St., Suite 150, and a Fishers location at 1100 SUPPLY S. Allisonville Rd., is running low on its stored blood supply and is seeking more donations from the community.

“Ever since the pandemic really took off in the United States, blood centers have been challenged to collect volunteer donors,” said Dr. Dan Waxman, vice president of transfusion medicine and senior medical director for Versiti Blood Center of Indiana.

Waxman said that prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Versiti collected 70 percent of its blood supply from approximately 550 daily donations through mobile collection sites set up at schools, places of worship and businesses. But Versiti has had limited access to high schools and colleges, which ac-

counted for 50 percent of those donations.

“On (Aug. 17) when we started out, we had just over 200 units of O-positive, 32 units of O-negative, and that’s about a day-anda-half supply of each,” Waxman said. “We would like to be at a three-day supply (at all times). I would like to see over 400 units of O-positive in my refrigerators.”

Waxman said donations take about an hour, with only 15 minutes accounting for the actual time that blood is drawn. Donors must be at least 17 and can donate every eight weeks. There is no upper age limit, but the donor needs to be at least 110 pounds.

Waxman said people with diabetes or who are on blood pressure medication can donate if their blood sugar or blood pressure is under control.

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Carmel gears up for Artomobilia Weekend

By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com With a mix of fast cars, collector cars, rare cars and classic cars — not to mention a car rally and a unique cuCARS linary experience that combines gourmet food and, well, cars — Artomobilia Weekend has something for virtually all car connoisseurs.

“It’s a great automotive weekend that showcases a great collection of cars against the really exceptional assets of the Carmel community, be that the Carmel Arts & Design District, Midtown or the Lucas residence,” said John Leonard, event coordinator for an attraction that has grown exponentially since its launch in 2008. “If you’re interested in cars, this event is perfect.”

With a laser-focus on exotic, classic and unique cars, Artomobilia Weekend revs up Aug. 27 with the annual SHIFT Road Rally through southern Indiana and the Fuelicious auto/dining event at Lucas Estate in Carmel. It crosses the finish line Aug. 28 in the Carmel Arts & Design District with the Artomobilia and Arto-Palooza automotive showcases.

“We have an impossibly broad and deep set of collector classes, enthusiast corrals and specialty groups that have something for every automotive interest,” Leonard said. “Further, the Carmel Arts & Design District, (with) its shops, merchants and restaurants, make for the perfect environment that is perfect for the whole family.”

Although last year’s event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Artomobilia Weekend has drawn 20,000-plus visitors in recent years, with Artomobilia being the centerpiece.

Presented throughout the Arts & Design District, Artomobilia features several hundred enthusiast and collector cars, ranging from original, period-correct cars, exotic cars, classic cars, sports cars and racecars.

“Artomobilia is an eclectic car show, one of the largest and most diverse that focuses on automotive art and design,” Leonard said. “We’ll have more than 500 vehicles, from a 1908 Buick Model F to a

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FEINSTEIN’S ATI Live at Feinstein’s presents Billy Stritch: “Billy’s Place” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Franc D’Ambrosia will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27-28. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

GREGORY HANCOCK DANCE THEATRE Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “Under the Big Top” at 7 p.m. Aug. 26-28 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

Launched in 2008, Artomobilia is an eclectic car show presented throughout the Carmel Arts & Design District. (Photo courtesy Artomobilia).

brand-new Ferrari Roma. We (also) feature rare cars that are not frequently seen in public. This year, our featured marquee is Lotus, and we’ll be showcasing the Lotus Evija, a $2.5 million, 2,000 horsepower all-electric hyper car.

“Gator Motorsport and Lotus Cars are bringing it from the U.K. to appear in Artomobilia.”

Rounding out Artomobilia Weekend are the SHIFT Road Rally, Fuelicious and Arto-Palooza.

SHIFT is a private 190-mile driving event through the backroads of southern Indiana. An annual fundraiser for various causes, this year’s beneficiary is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

Another annual fundraiser, Fuelicious is a gourmet dining/auto showcase event at Lucas Estate that includes live entertainment and benefits Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana. More than 500 people typically attend.

A relatively new attraction established in 2019, Arto-Palooza is an “event-withinan event” at Artomobilia that will feature three groups of cars: Lotus, Porsche and BMW. “A big part of (Artomobilia Weekend) is

simply the City of Carmel’s support for the event since 2008 and the investment that has been made in the city (throughout) that period of time,” Leonard said. “Carmel is really quite exceptional in terms of its amenities and access to residents and guests. It also provides another perspective on what constitutes art. We believe cars are art, and in many ways (the event) pays tribute to the beginnings of the automotive industry here in Indiana.”

For more, visit artomobilia.org.

ARTOMOBILIA WEEKEND • Aug. 27, SHIFT Road Rally, a 190mile private driving event through southern Indiana, beginning at 8 a.m. at SILO Auto Club & Conservancy in Indianapolis. Entry fee, $500 • Aug. 27, Fuelicious, 7 p.m., Lucas Estate, Carmel. Cost, $275 per ticket, $2,500 for table of 10 • Aug. 28, Artomobilia, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Carmel Arts & Design District.

Admission free • Aug. 28, Arto-Palooza, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Carmel Arts & Design District.

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‘Mayberry Man’ premiere set editorial@youarecurrent.com Labor Day weekend marks one year since production began on the family friendly comedy “Mayberry Man,’ inspired by ‘“The Andy Griffith Show.” Filmed largely in Danville and starring Danville native Brett Varvel, the Historic Royal Theater in downtown Danville will be the site of its world premiere.

The event includes live music and watching the stars arrive in classic automobiles and Mayberry squad cars that were featured in the movie beginning at 7 p.m. Sept.

4. A Mayberry Fest car show will take place earlier in the day from 1 to 5 p.m.

The film was written and directed by Stark Howell and produced by Carmel resident Cort Howell. The filmmakers have a personal connection to “The Andy Griffith Show.”

Stark and Cort Howell are the sons of actor Hoke Howell, who played “Dud Wash” on the original series. Dixie Griffith, daughter of Andy Griffith, is an executive producer. Karen Knotts, daughter of Don Knotts, makes a cameo appearance in the film.

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especially families. We already are pursuing this path through our overall programming, The board of directors of Carmel Symincluding outdoor concerts like last month’s phony Orchestra recently announced the CarmelFest and Classical Mystery Tour on promotion of Cara Sept. 5 at Coxhall Gardens. CSO ofPROMOTION Pittenger to execfers an outstanding mix of classical utive director. with our Masterworks presentaPittenger replaces Jeanelle Adations and contemporary with our mak, who retired as executive direcPops performances — amazing mutor in October 2020. sic for everyone’s enjoyment.”

Pittenger, a Noblesville resident, A U.S. Army veteran, Pittenger joined CSO as music librarian in served six years with the 38th InPittenger February 2019. The position of perfantry Division Band. Following her sonnel manager was added to her title later military service, she performed as a percusthat same year, and in October 2020 she sionist with the Muncie Symphony Orcheswas promoted to director of operations. tra, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, Marion “I am beyond grateful for the opportuPhilharmonic and Kokomo Park Band, and nity to guide this exceptional orchestra,” was the personnel manager for the Muncie Pittenger stated. “As far as plans for the and Anderson symphony orchestras. She also future, I look forward to expanding our eddirected band, orchestra and choir for six ucational programs, and to getting the CSO years at public schools throughout Indiana. out into our communities even more. I want Pittenger has a Bachelor of Music Edueveryone to know what a fantastic asset cation (2006) and a Master of Music in Perthe Carmel Symphony Orchestra is, not just cussion Performance (2008) from Ball State for the City of Carmel and Hamilton County, University. She is married to Rod Pittenger, but for all of Central Indiana. whom she met while both were serving “I also hope to introduce the orchestra in the Army. The couple has two children, and its music to younger concertgoers, Rylee, 8, and Caden, 7.

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Grand Junction Brewing Co. owner Jon Knight said the Rock the Junction beer and music festival was originally an avenue for his business to give back to the community.

“From Day 1, we’ve wanted Grand Junction to be involved heavily in our community,” Knight said. “One of the ways we decided we could do that is by putting together a craft beer and music festival.”

This is the fifth year for the Rock the Junction festival. Traditionally held in the middle of May, it is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m.

Aug. 28 at the brewery, 1189 E. 181st St., Westfield. The event was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The brewery didn’t host the event in 2020. Knight said he expects the 2022 event to be in May. “We’ve probably generated over $50,000 in charity donations from Rock the Junction,” Knight said. “In fact, despite the COVID pandemic, we still donated for two scholarships at Westfield High School without the event.”

Typically, Rock the Junction funds two $2,000 scholarships. Because the event wasn’t held last year, Grand Junction Brewing Co. granted two $1,000 scholarships.

To apply, students submit an essay on why they feel they’re deserving of the scholarship. The essay is the only criteria for the scholarship, which makes it unique.

“It’s very different than other scholarships,” Knight said. “We provide scholarships in particular to graduating seniors pursuing vocational trades, because if you think about it, all the scholarships that are out there are typically for four-year students with high GPAs, and (those students are) also getting other scholarship offers.

We recognized a need. We recognized there

A crowd converses and drinks alcohol samples at a past Rock the Junction event. (Photo courtesy of Jon Knight)

was a gap and there was a need in the community for scholarship money for those students who may not have the highest GPA and those students pursuing vocational programs.

“For example, if someone wanted to go out and study brewing science or become a diesel mechanic or vocational trade, this filled that void.”

The brewery is expecting 1,000 people for the event. Knight said he expects tickets to sell out. Twenty-five breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries will provide samples for attendees. The brewery will be closed to the public during the event but will open when it ends. Three bands will perform: The Dead Squirrels, Fast Cadillac and Chasing Katie.

Besides providing scholarships, Grand Junction Brewing Co. also has donated to charities such as the Westfield Youth Assistance Program, Indy Honor Flight and Indiana Suicide Prevention. For more, visit rockthejunction.com.

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Sept. 9, 2021 Fresh Basil Café offers gluten-free options, like the salmon bowl. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

options. I ordered the salmon bowl, a delicious, fresh bowl of baby spinach topped with almonds, cucumbers, green onions, tomatoes, quinoa and, of course, salmon. It was drizzled with a tasty poppy seed dressing. My mother ordered the lobster roll and also was happy with her meal.

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Visiting Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Commentary by Don Knebel The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, about 100 miles south of Indianapolis, recognizes the 14 formative TRAVEL years Abraham Lincoln spent in Indiana.

Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 near Hodgenville, Ky., to Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. In 1816, after losing three farms in title disputes, Thomas moved his family to Indiana because of its reliable land surveys and slavery ban. He purchased 160 wooded acres from the federal government in what is now Spencer County for $320, payable over time. He built a one-room log cabin and began clearing about 80 acres.

When Nancy Lincoln died of milk sickness in 1818, Thomas buried her on a hilltop 1,500 feet from the cabin, establishing a small private cemetery. In 1827, Thomas Lincoln relinquished his claim to 80 acres and received clear title to the remainder. In 1829, he began building a new log home, but moved his family, including his second wife and stepchildren, to Illinois before completing it.

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and fireplace was added. In 1943, Indiana completed a two-wing limestone memorial building, honoring Abraham and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, at the south end of the allée.

The site, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, now includes a reconstructed 1820s farm, with staff members in period dress answering questions about the time the Lincolns lived there.

Replica of Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood cabin at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. (Photos courtesy of Don Knebel)

Bend erected a head stone over the probable location of Nancy Lincoln’s grave. In 1917, archeologists discovered hearthstones from the unfinished 1829 house. In 1925, Indiana acquired 60 acres, including the cemetery and cabin site, and opened the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Memorial, with an allée designed

by Frederick Law Olmstead leading to the cemetery. In 1934, a mile-long Trail of Twelve Stones was added, marking significant events in Abraham Lincoln’s life. A bronze monument symbolizing a cabin foundation

) IN THE HAMILTON CIRCUIT COURT ) ) CASE NO: 29C01-2103-MI-2166 FILED July 16, 2021 CLERK OF THE HAMILTON CIRCUIT COURT

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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE VA-21-33 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS BY GOING TO: https://townoffishers.formstack.com/forms/public_meeting_comment_form MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY STREAM THE LIVE MEETING BY GOING TO: http://tinyurl.com/CityOfFishers NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Zoning Appeals at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana.

REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Case # VA-21-33 - Consideration of a Development Standards Variance from Article 3.2., Sec. 3.2.4. R3 Residential District Standards, Line 5b. Impervious area of lot (max) of the City’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to allow for the construction of a pool and patio area. The proposed improvements exceed the maximum impervious area of the lot.

LOCATION: 11836 Bengals Drive, generally located between E 126th St, Brooks School Road, and Interstate 69 The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. If you have specific questions or want to provide written contacts to the case planner directly, please contact: Planning & Zoning Department City of Fishers (317) 595-3155 planning@fishers.in.us www.fishers.in.us/notice BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE VA-21-32 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS BY GOING TO: https://townoffishers.formstack.com/forms/public_meeting_comment_form MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY STREAM THE LIVE MEETING BY GOING TO: http://tinyurl.com/CityOfFishers NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Zoning Appeals at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana.

REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Case # VA-21-32 - Consideration of a Development Standards Variance from Article 3.2., Sec. 3.2.3. R2 Residential District Standards, Line 5b. Impervious area of lot (max) of the City’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to allow for construction of a pool and patio space. The proposed improvements would exceed the maximum impervious area of the lot.

LOCATION: 10579 Geist View Drive, generally located on the southeast side of Geist Reservoir, east of Olio Road.

The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. If you have specific questions or want to provide written contacts to the case planner directly, please contact: Planning & Zoning Department City of Fishers (317) 595-3155 planning@fishers.in.us www.fishers.in.us/notice

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Professional & Economical Remove tree stumps, ugly tree roots, stumps in and around chain link or wood fences. We also remove tree stumps that are protruding up onto sidewalks and around sidewalks. We grind them and/or remove. Please Call & Text at 816-778-4690 or 317-341-4905.

3 MONTHS FREE “GROW YOUR BUSINESS” Near 2,000 apartments and condos 317-844-8579

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August 24, 2021

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NOW HIRING Automotive Detailer in Westfield is looking for person(s) to help with the cleaning of vehicle interiors.

Must have exemplary driving record, have dependable transportation, and be detailed oriented.

“FULL-TIME /PART- TIME” *Equal Opportunity Employment *$15 to $18 per hr. to start *$250 SIGN ON BONUS *Commission/Unit count possible *All Benefits Negotiable SEND RESUMES TO dan@dansdetail.info

Carmel Office Hiring full time Administrative Assistant Customer service based position In HOA MGMT office Phones, communications, mailings, data entry. $15-$16 with benefits.

Please send resume to: jfreeman@cas-indiana.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TEACHER ASSISTANT POSITION The International Montessori School (www.intlmontessori.com), located in Carmel, Indiana, has a Teacher Assistant position available immediately.

Working hours will be between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

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.

PLEASE REPLY TO: RKD1948@SBCGLOBAL.NET ***** No phone calls, please. *****

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.

NOW HIRING

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OPERATIONS MANAGER Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Andersen Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell.

We are looking for an Operations Manager, who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates finding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis.

This position is responsible for the activities related to operations after the sale; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients.

Requirements: The ideal candidate is professional, entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of a project post sale until completion; day to day warehouse, inventory, and field supervision; and likes to get his hands dirty! Construction or Carpentry skills required.

To Apply: CLEVERNEST INC 240 W. Carmel Drive 46032 tom@clevernest.com; 317-688-8100 www.clevernest.com

HELP WANTED:

Looking for an entry level employee to round out my help desk. It is a perfect job for college aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce.

Primary duties would be inbound tech support calls, emails, and light office work. Mid-morning, approximately 15 hours per week. Please send resumes, work history, or questions to: mkress@theankerconsultinggroup.com

DOG WALKER/PET SITTER Seeking experience. mature person to walk dogs and care for cats.

Flexible, part time work.

Apply at: www.FetchPetCare.com

Hiring experienced lawn care laborers, shrub and tree trimmers, Bobcat operators immediately. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135

WORK HERE. BE HAPPY.

HIRING. EVERY DAY. TEXT/CALL: 317.774.0074 OPTION 3

www.claritycaregivers.com COME TO OUR JOB FAIR. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 11AM – 3PM Clarity Care Givers, LLC

7050 E 116 th Street, Suite 150 Fishers, Indiana 46

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Position: Prevention Educator Location: School-based: Hamilton County Location: Noblesville, IN | Type: Part Time Contract | Organization: Prevail, Inc. Description: Prevail is committed to offering crisis intervention and restorative support services for those who have experienced crime and abuse, free of charge, in a confidential, supportive, non-judgmental environment that is meant to empower those we serve. We know this work must be grounded in building a community that actively promotes authentic wellbeing for all its members and boldly moves toward being antiracist and practicing equity in all things. Prevail is seeking to hire a Prevention Educator.

This position is a contract position with scheduled presentations varying throughout the school year. The position does not work during school holidays and the summer months.

A Prevention Educator is responsible for providing age-appropriate education programs on sexual assault and teen dating violence in area middle and high schools. Prevail values EMPOWERMENT, CONNECTION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, and DIGNITY. Duties: Responsible for facilitating age-appropriate education programs on sexual assault and teen dating violence in area middle and high schools. Responsible for ongoing self-education regarding sexual assault, teen dating violence, and other issues related to youth. Responsible for reporting child abuse and neglect as described by the Department of Child Services and collaborating with school social workers to link students to services. Responsible for understanding Prevail and their services in order to promote in the classroom and answer questions. Responsible for completing all presentation documentation and reporting to agency.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other relevant field; or a combination of experience, education and/or training equivalent to a four-year degree.

Prevail is committed to the development of a broadly inclusive workplace; candidates from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Rate of pay is commensurate with education and experience (starting wage $20-22/hour).

Click APPLY NOW through Indeed to submit cover letter and resume or you may send to Michelle Moen at mmoen@prevailinc.org.

Carmel Office Hiring full time Maintenance Technician HOA MGMT office – work would be performed on locations around Indy area. Company vehicle provided. $15-$17 with benefits.

Please send resume to: jfreeman@cas-indiana.com Carmel Office Hiring full time Custodian HOA MGMT office – work would be performed on locations around Indy area. Company vehicle provided.

YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE!

$15-$17 with benefits.

Please send resume to: jfreeman@cas-indiana.com

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

Call Dennis O’Malia 317-370-0749

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Healthcare is bigger than a hospital.

Healthy people make our community thrive.

That’s why—your focus is our focus.

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