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Schools’ growth spurs referendum

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Westfield is in a boom growth period. That is putting a strain on the schools’ capacities.

“We are the fastest groweducation ing school district in Indiana,” Westfield Washington Schools Supt. Sherry Grate said. “According to a demographics study, we are forecast to grow up to 1,700 in the next five to 10 years.”

The Westfield Washington Schools have grown by more than 1,000 students since 2012.

So officials determined more space is needed, and a construction referendum will be on the May 2 ballot. Grate spoke on the need for the construction referendum to expand the high school, middle school and intermediate school at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce luncheon April 20 at the Palomino Ballroom in Zionsville. The referendum calls for a 30cent increase on a $100 assessed value. It is estimated that would generate as much as $90 million to the expansion and renovations needed for those three schools.

“In addition, we’ll be able to do the maintenance needed at our elementary schools,” Grate said. “As far as the construction referendum, this is once, we don’t want to keep coming back to our community multiple times for construction referendums.”

There were focus groups to determine the

community members’ preference for handling the growth.

Grate said grades 5-12 is where most of the rapid growth in the schools is occurring.

“It’s not that it’s coming, it’s here,” Grate said. “We must do something. We also need to have facilities in our schools that really need to be maintained. If you have a state-ofthe-art school district, it’s important to have facilities that are safe. This is a community investment in the schools for your children, your future “We have an amazing reputation for success, and that’s something we very much want to continue in Westfield,” she added.

The referendum will represent a $32 increase a month for a $250,000 home.

If the referendum doesn’t pass, there will be a need for portable classrooms to address the growth. The estimate is $1.3 million just to set up 68 portable classrooms.

“These monies will be taken from our already strained capital products funds,” Grate said.

Helen Metken, from Re/Max Ascent and Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors, spoke about the importance of strong schools to a community. A MIBOR survey shows safety is No. 1 and schools No. 2 among what the region’s community members value most. In Hamilton County, the survey had schools No. 1.

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

Coffee with a Cop — Westfield residents will have an opportunity to meet local police officers, provide comments or ask questions at the upcoming Coffee with a Cop event from 9 to 11 a.m.

May 9 at Rail Epicurean Market, 211 Park St. Scholarships available through brewery — Grand Junction Brewing Co. is searching for two Westfield High School seniors to provide scholarships to. Scholarship funds will be raised through the second Rock the Junction brewfest event May 20. Interested students can apply by writing a 500-1,000word essay on why they are deserving of the scholarship and send to scholarship@grandjunctionbrewing.com. Deadline for entry is May 14.

Kyle Powers recognized — Wittenberg University’s Office of Student Involvement hosted the seventh annual Student Leadership Awards to kick off Liberal Arts in Action: Celebration of Learning where they recognized Kyle Powers, of Westfield.

Westfield student visits Statehouse — Hannah Tuttle, a homeschooled student from Westfield, recently visited the Statehouse and served as a Senate page.

Westfield resident recognized – Ashley Long, Westfield, was recently honored at a University of Findlay event, “A Night Among the Stars.” Long was recognized for attending the leadership retreat, “Lead From the Inside Out.”

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Referendum: Where to vote news@currentinwestfield.com A special election will be held May 2, and Westfield Washington Schools are proposing a tax increase schools of approximately 30 cents per $100 of assessed value. This would cost $32 a month for a $250,000 home.

The ballot question will read: “Shall Westfield Washington Schools issue bonds or enter into a lease to finance the 2017 Capacity, Safety, Efficiency, Renovation and Technology project which includes the renovation of and improvements to Westfield Elementary Schools, Intermediate School, Middle School and High School, which is estimated to cost no more than $90,000,000 and is estimated to increase the property tax rate for debt service by a maximum of $.3079 per $100 of assessed valuation?”

Polling places in Westfield can be found at: • Westfield City Hall, 130 E. Penn St. • Westfield Washington Public Library, 333 W. Hoover St. • Maple Glen Elementary, 17171 Ditch Rd.

• Lifepointe Church, 3233 W. 166th St. • Monon Trail Elementary, 19400 Tomlinson Rd. • St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 17102 Spring Mill Rd. • Washington Woods Elementary 17950 Grassy Branch Rd. • Smith Memorial Building at Union Bible College, 434 S. Union St. • Village Farms Clubhouse, 453 Greyhound Pass • Washington Township Offices, 1549 E. Greyhound Pass • Cool Creek Nature Center 2000 E. 151st St. • Centennial Meeting House, 14800 Parkhurst Dr. • Washington Woods Elementary, 17950 Grassy Branch Rd. • Oak Trace Elementary, 16504 Oak Ridge Rd. • Maple Glen Elementary 17171 Ditch Rd • New Joy Lutheran Church, 316 W. 156th St. • Shamrock Springs Elementary, 747 W. 161st St. To determine which polling place to vote visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov/222/ Current-Election-Information.

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Inaugural Hustle for the House to benefit St.Vincent House

By Chris Bavender news@currentinwestfield.com

Registration is open for the inaugural Hustle for the House 5K at Clay Terrace.

Proceeds will benefit the fundraiser St.Vincent House, a new, 20-unit residential facility for families of St.Vincent patients from outside central Indiana.

“This is a way to give back to the community,” said Megan Coors, marketing director for Clay Terrace. “The St.Vincent House will provide a vital service for those dealing with family members in local hospitals, so we are excited to host this race and support this organization and cause.”

The rain or shine race beginning at 8 a.m.

April 30 will take participants through the outdoor shopping center up and down the boulevard, utilizing part of the parking lot and the walking/bike path that goes through Clay Terrace.

“Last year we hosted the Mommy Mile, so we knew we had the capability to host a 5K like this,” Coors said. “We wanted to explore

A rendering of the St.Vincent House, which opened April 20. (Submitted photo)

and expand this.”

Coors said although they don’t have a goal in mind for the number of participants, it’s hoped “families throughout the community will rally behind us and support it by signing up to participate in this race.”

Following the race, families can enjoy breakfast and special offers from vendors.

To register, visit raceroster.com/events/2017/12122/ hustle-for-the-house-5k-at-clay-terrace.

“Because this is a first-time event we really don’t have a dollar amount in mind to raise,” Coors said. “We just hope to be able to make a nice, sizeable donation back for these families at the St.Vincent House.”

Things to kNOw before you cast your vote FACT: The School Board voted in January: $7.6M for 25 years equals $190M - NOT $90M.

FACT: Combined with the current debt of $188M (per DLGF), the total debt for the District will be $378M.

FACT: After a $0.20 referendum last fall, this additional $0.3079 will make the school tax rate over $2.00/$100 NAV. FACT: WWS already has the highest school tax rate in Hamilton Co. and the highest debt service rate, 61.89%.

FACT: 73% of the requested monies will not be spent in any of the elementary schools. (no need per WWS) FACT: The existing WWS annual budget of $86,335,509 already includes a Capital Projects budget.

FACT: The 2016 fall referendum was more than twice the amount WWS "lost" due to property tax caps ($2,003,731).

FACT: This referendum requests nearly 4 times the amount of "losses" due to property tax caps.

Fiscal accountability, transparency, and responsibility are needed at WWS - NOT another School Tax Referendum. WWS

needs to be truthful with the community, conservative with taxpayer money, and innovative in their planning for future needs. We need a better, more thought-out plan for our kids and schools. This is not it.

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Westfield senior coordinates relief efforts in NYC

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This year’s group included 11 students from Westfield and from high schools in Noblesville and Fishers.

While in New York, Schmitz said his Helping people and making a difference has never been far from the mind goal was to “just serve and love the poor and homeless of NYC by of Westgiving back field High providing food, conversation, prayer and resources.”

School seThe qualities of giving and nior Drew Schmitz. He already expecting nothing in return has made several international are importatnt to Schmitz. trips, including to storm-rav“NYCR runs most of their aged Haiti. outreaches through an old When many students were Schmitz school bus transformed into a away on a beach this month for spring break, Schmitz was en route mobile soup kitchen,” he said. “There is a serving area where we basically to New York City. try to act like a food truck (and we ask Schmitz coordinated the trip and what) they want instead of just givinvited other students to join him on ing them what we have. That allows the New York City Relief Bus. The effort was the product of his passion for our homeless friends to have dignity, which is huge for a group of people helping. that are so overlooked.”

“I went on a mission trip to New Schmitz also volunteers weekly York City last spring break, and I lead for the Indianapolis branch known as a trip there every (spring) break with Circle City Relief. For more, visit cira couple fellow Shamrocks,” Schmitz clecityrelief.com. said

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Wrigley Co. sends 12,000 pieces of chewing gum to WIS

By Noah Alatza news@currentinwestfield.com

During recent ISTEP+ testing, Westfield Washington Schools students received an unexpected treat. education Last month, students in Shannon Miller’s sixth-grade class were asked to draft persuasive letters.

The students could pick who they wrote to, and sixth-grader Addison Motsinger chose Principal Annette Patchett.

Motsinger argued that chewing gum while taking the ISTEP+ test would improve scores.

She noted that researchers from St. Lawrence University found in a 2011 study that chewing gum increases blood flow to the brain, where it improves memory. Motsinger’s argument was so compelling that Patchett arranged for every student to have sugar-free gum on the test dates in March.

But when word about Motsinger’s letter spread through school, instructional assistant and 33-year Wrigley Co. veteran Michael Zipparo took matters into his own hands. “(Zipparo) reached out to the right con-

From left, Michael Zipparo, Addison Motsinger and Annette Patchett. (Submitted photo)

nections (at Wrigley), and we could not be any more thankful,” Patchett said. “The letter (Motsinger) sent was articulated very well.”

So well, in fact, that the Wrigley Company donated more than 12,000 sticks of gum to the school. It was enough for each student to have a stick for the second round of ISTEP+ testing, which is typically four to five days.

As for Motsinger, she will keep on chewing, showing that a little persuasion can go a very long way.

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Re-documenting cemeteries

By Noah Alatza news@currentinwestfield.com At the Anti-Friends Slavery Cemetery outside of downtown Westfield, the times seem to be changing. The cemevent etery was founded in 1844 and holds the remains of Westfield pioneer Asa Bales and his wife, Susannah.

Because of its historical significance, the nonprofit Indiana Cemetery Works Corp. has been renovating the site for years.

“There’s just not a dedicated source for renovation (of cemeteries),” said Nicole Kobrowski, a chair with the organization and a Westfield resident.

Recently, Indiana’s Historical Society and the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources ceased all cemetery restoration classes and workshops.

“Indiana had the cheapest program nationwide. It typically was only $30 a person, just for the basic techniques,” said Kobrowski, adding the Indiana Historical Society reached saturation with attendance totals.

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Parks celebrate 50 years

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Parks and Recreation Director Allen Patterson said the department had hosted fundraisers before, but they were more costly than beneficial, which led the department to create a fundraising committee to organize future events. “(The) goal is to help set the vision and direction of our foundation’s board,” said Bruce Snyder, vice president. “Also, the biggest thing we are able to do is to use our connections and use the people that we know to get others involved with giving to

Guests practice archery at the 2015 fundraiser, Clip It. (Submitted photo)

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This year’s gala, “Oh, What a Night!” will take visitors from the ‘60s all the way to the future of the parks. There will be decade-specific activities, trivia and information booths. Snyder and Patterson encourage guests to dress in attire from their favorite decade to participate in the costume contest.

The gala will feature cocktails, live music and a silent and live auction. There will be videos that celebrate the history of the parks and offer insight into where the department will go in the future.

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Port authority approves request for proposals

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Hoosier Heritage Port Authority unanimously has approved a request for proposals for an operator of travel the Nickel Plate railroad.

The vote was April 19.

A review committee for the proposals would be made up of five board members, excluding Mike Obergfell because he is the president, and one member appointed by each of the three owners, Fishers, Noblesville and Hamilton County, to create a committee of eight people.

Proposals must be received by June 13 and scoring will begin July 1. Scores will be brought to Obergfell to review and make recommendations. The railroad owners have the opportunity to interview the topscoring proposers.

Obergfell said the plan is to make the final award in July at the HHPA meeting or, if interviews run through July, hold a special meeting in August.

“Time is short. We would like to get the operator going back on our line as soon as

The Nickel Plate train will not run to and from the Indiana State Fair this year. (Submitted photo)

possible. The sooner, the better,” Obergfell said.

At the end of the meeting, the HHPA board fielded questions from the public.

One person asked about the state fair train, and Obergfell said there would be no state fair train in 2017.

Previously, the railroad was operated by the Indiana Transportation Museum. Those operations were suspended last year.

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The study found Grand Park Sports ComCurrent was notified of the plex was responsible for 60,103 hotel room findings in a statement. nights that generated $145 million in visitor New developments spending. Visitors contributed $9.3 million focus on the hospitality in state sales tax revenues. industry, such as the “The purpose of Grand Park Sports Cam153-room Cambria Hotel pus is to establish youth sports as the and Suites to the south of industry in Westfield and stimulate private Grand Park on 186th Street. development in the city,” Westfield Mayor Other new developments focus Andy Cook stated. “It’s exciting to see the on food. Noble Romans Craft Pizza numbers demonstrate that the park is ful& Pub chose Westfield as its first location filling these intended goals.” because of Grand Park’s proximity.

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obituary of her children and the unconditional love Judy Zimmerman, 62, of Westfield, died of her dogs. She was a member of King of April 19 at St.Vincent Hospital in IndianapoGlory Lutheran Church in Carmel. lis. She was born May 6, 1954 to Her memory will be everlasting Vaughan A. and Peggy E. (Plott) Kafand will be cherished forever in our orke in Roanoke, Va. hearts.

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Constitution class — A free constitution class will be hosted by Americans for Prosperity – Indiana from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6 at 99 E. Carmel Dr. Suite 130. A continental breakfast and box lunch is included. Robert Leming, of the Center of Civic Education and is Director of the We the People programs, will instruct. To register, visit afpinconstitution301.eventbrite.com.

Annual photo contest — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is once again sponsoring its annual photo

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Grand Junction opens brewery with a fresh feel

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com From the beginning, Jon Knight knew he would need a bigger brewery.

Grand Junction cover story Brewing Co.’s brew pub opened more than two years ago, and Knight, owner of GJBC, said there wasn’t enough space at the pub for brewing beer. The brewing was performed at a facility off Kendall Court in Westfield, but even that space wasn’t enough.

“Expansion was basically out of necessity. We outgrew the brew pub space pretty quickly, in the first four to five months of brewing on site,” Knight said. “We realized that the pace at which we were selling beer and the pace we were distributing beer, we needed a much bigger location for our beer production, and the pub space wasn’t sufficient.”

Although the Kendall Court location provided a production space for two years, it wasn’t the ideal solution.

“We immediately knew that would be a temporary location, kind of a Band-Aid solution to the problem,” Knight said.

Not only was GJBC selling its beer at the brew pub, it was canning some beers and also distributing to other pubs and restaurants. The company sought a new location in the old Hall & House Lumber Company building at 1189 E. 181st St., with 18,000 square feet. GJBC occupies approximately 11,000 feet of that space, with 7,000 square feet allocated for brewing.

Yet, the brewery is more than just a place to make beer. The front portion of the brewery is a tap room, with 28 beers.

The tap room and brewery opened on St. Patrick’s Day. Only a few miles away, business is booming at the brew pub. Knight came up with a novel idea of permitting food trucks on site instead of preparing food in the new brewery.

“We intentionally did not want to compete with ourselves, so with the fact that this

McKinley Minniefield pours a beer. (Photos by Sadie Hunter)

tap room is so close to our downtown brew pub, which is a full restaurant, we did not want to operate another full restaurant that close to the brew pub,” Knight said. “It’s also much simpler, so this is a completely different identity. We are very sensitive to wanting to make the vibe and the feel when people walk in totally different than a brew pub. We wanted to make sure there was a differentiation between the two.”

Knight’s prediction appears to have come to fruition. On St. Patrick’s Day, the tap room sold more than 1,600 pints of beer, and the brew pub also had a record-setting day.

OTHER OBSTACLES

Knight had more challenges than coming up with a solution to not compete with the brew pub. Originally, the City of Westfield had an ordinance prohibiting food trucks from most places other than certain events.

Knight needed to go through the Technical Advisory Committee, the Advisory Plan Commission and the city council to get his plan approved.

“Food trucks are very commonplace at breweries and at tap rooms and production

facilities like this throughout the state of Indiana,” he said.

Food trucks currently available at the tap room are Cosmic Chrome Café, Karma Kitchen, Limonez Catering and Ben’s Country BBQ. The food truck schedule is available at the Grand Junction Brewing – The Tap Room Facebook page.

Food trucks are offered at specific times for Grand Junction Brewing – The Tap Room patrons.

INDOT’S INVOLVEMENT

Knight worked with the Indiana Dept. of Transportation to receive approval for placing the Grand Junction Brewing Co. – The Tap Room as an INDOT sign along U.S. 31.

Because the tap room isn’t a restaurant, the brewery’s logo and hours will be placed under an attraction sign instead of a food sign. The beer also qualifies for the “Made in Indiana” INDOT distinction.

However, the brew pub won’t have a sign.

“The reason we could get a sign here at all is because this is a ‘Made in Indiana’ production facility,” Knight said. “INDOT does not allow signage for two locations within that close of proximity. We chose this one because it is eligible for the sign, and the brew pub is not eligible for an attraction site sign.”

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The second “Rock the Junction” brewfest will be May 20. (Submitted photo)

UPCOMING EVENTS

In addition to launching its tap room and brewery, GJBC will again co-host the “Rock the Junction” beer and music festival with Indiana on Tap. The brewfest is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. May 20 along Union Street in Westfield.

More than 20 breweries and multiple bands will be present at the event. Many of the proceeds will go toward a new scholarship established by GJBC for two graduating Westfield High School seniors.

“It’s a true partnership with Grand Junction on this event,” Indiana on Tap founder Justin Knepp said. “We partner with them to bring this great craft beer and music event to downtown Westfield. The community really rallied around it, so we are bringing it back for the second year.”

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Prepping for poltergeists and mint juleps

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Practice makes perfect

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Commentary by Terry Anker “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” inquired a visitor to New York City looking for the famed music venue. “Practice, practice, practice” said the man on the street, misunderstanding her need for geographic coordinates from a cartographer rather than work-ethic advice from a smart aleck.

Still, he made a good point.

If we ever hope to move from audience to stage, hard work is key. Sure, talent figures in. Certainly, accomplishment requires a bit of aptitude – and a connected relative can’t hurt.

But for most of us, the overwhelming majority of us, in fact, success demands hard work.

So, if practice is the undisputed linchpin required to get us from a spot in the balcony to one at center stage, why do so few of us think about it? As youngsters, we practiced everything. But as adults, we might call what we do a practice (medical and legal, among others), but seldom do we commit to two hours after a day’s work to improve our game. It makes some sense.

Practice leads to mastery. Most of us don’t continue to work on the multiplication tables we learned as kids.

But, aren’t there things that we’ve yet to master? Aren’t there things in our lives that would benefit from a bit more practice?

Famed tutor to Alexander the Great, Aristotle, said, “We are what we repeatedly do.

Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” If this is solid coaching to someone who came to be known as “The Great,” isn’t it good enough for us?

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

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Virginia, There is a state law prohibiting “corrupt practices of bribery by any person other than candidates.”

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READER ’ S V I E W An open letter to President Trump Editor, Thank you Mr. President. You are Making America Great Again (you are the president and I am not). Thanks to you, I am so tired of winning that my head is spinning. Believe me, now that you and Speaker Ryan are working hand-in-glove, we are certain to get out of this mess left by the previous president. As you said, the decision not to repeal Obamacare, which is a disaster and is going to explode anyway, is the fault of the Democrats. They own it now. Sad. Who knew health care was so complicated?

And this thing about Russia. That is just fake news. Like you, Mr. Putin is a strong leader, so strong that his critics often end up dead. I guess they would rather die than stay on his bad side. You, on the other hand, have so many people who love you there’s no need for anyone to die, unless you really do repeal Obamacare. Those people are all losers, anyway, and we need winners. It’s winners

like you that can replace Obamacare with something terrific.

Count me among the 40 percent of Americans who believe you’re doing a great job. Unbelievable! All those executive orders. All those campaign rallies.

I mean, who besides you could ban Muslims, defeat ISIS and make the cheating NATO members send us all of those checks? You told us we will stop creating bad jobs and have only good jobs. You’ve already got jobs for your relatives in the White House, and Ivanka’s working for free! You have shown the world what true leadership is. Now that you have put Iran on notice and everything is on the table with North Korea, I feel much safer.

There is so much more to praise. I didn’t even mention the wall or a possible trade war with China. But, hey, I don’t want you to get the big head. Keep up the good work.

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Count me among the 40 percent of Americans who believe you’re doing a great job.

Every year we have a blowout Kentucky Derby celebration at our house, and every year, in anticipation of said humor party, we run around like maniacs finishing DIY projects begun in October and taking a half-hearted stab at spring cleaning. I’m reminded of the 1982 film “Poltergeist.”

Two weeks out, life seems to be going along per usual, but as we approach the first Saturday in May, strange things begin to happen. My children start disappearing, one to her best friend Lisa’s, another to his room at the end of the upstairs hallway. And the youngest, whom I’ll call Carol Ann for this piece, is literally nowhere to be found. I can sometimes hear her highpitched voice at night, coming from the walls ... or wait, maybe the TV, but I can never seem to locate her.

With a couple of days to go, my husband Doo and I aren’t sleeping much. Terrifying questions prey on our sanity: Will we suffer another ham-tastrophe reminiscent of 2011? Why have only 15 percent of our guests RSVP’d? It’s not unusual for us to hallucinate chairs set up in odd formations and bottles of Makers Mark mysteriously floating through the air. So I call in professional help.

The Maids arrive in force, wielding strange high-tech probes they call “vacuums” while assessing the paranormal activity of filth in every room. Our domestic predicament is declared “legit” and the exorcism begins. Hours later, having located Carol Ann ensconced in a “Gossip Girl” marathon on Netflix and sanitized the home against future bacterial possession, they depart, announcing, “This house is clean.”

Doo and I can only hope they’re right. mint juleps only go so far in taming a party poltergeist. Peace out.

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During our first evening’s dinner, a threepiece combo played jazz. The restaurant tacked on a $6 cover charge per person for the music. “Wait a second,” I said to the server, “we came here to eat and talk. We didn’t even know about the music.”

“You were in the same room as the music,” the waiter said, impatiently.

“I’m also in the same room as a $700 bottle of Lafite Rothschild at the next table. But I’m just paying for my Diet Pepsi,” I replied.

The next night, we went to a popular spot that served awesome rolls. I mentioned to the waiter we were missing our bread plates.

“We don’t provide those,” he informed us.

“We encourage you to enjoy the bread. We’ll tidy up your mess.”

“Are you saying this because you know we’re from Indiana?” I asked sarcastically.

“Don’t feel bad,” the couple next to us said. “We’re from Kentucky, and we didn’t even get utensils.”

Mary Ellen was clearly uncomfortable as I tore into the warm rolls, leaving evidence of my sloppiness all over the table and floor. I quickly hid the butter knife before she could insert it into my thigh.

In busy restaurants, there is no checksplitting allowed. John and I wanted to outwit the system. I stated to our server that even though we were sharing a table, we had just met this other couple out on the sidewalk, and therefore we required separate checks. She didn’t fall for it. Now, John and I were even more determined to circumvent this bizarre policy.

The next night, our food at Café Amelie was outstanding, and this time the Wolfsies got our own check.

“Well, I must admit, your plan worked,” Mary Ellen said, sarcastically. “But I wonder where the Murphys are having dinner?”

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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.

Thieves oil uses — Thieves oil is a blend of essential oils that has many useful properties. Some uses for the oil include: spray on plants as a pesticide; dilute with water and use to sanitize surfaces; blend with a carrier oil and use as an acne treatment; apply to insect bites and stings; apply to cold sores or infected gums; use one drop diluted in water as a mouthwash; massage into temples for headache relief.

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Tummy-ache relief — Here are several natural ways to help relieve stomach pain.

Chamomile tea has anti-inflammatory and sedative properties. Ginger, in the form of ginger ale or fresh ginger tea, is an antioxidant and can decrease nausea. Peppermint can also help settle the stomach, whether in tea or a peppermint candy. Yogurt can help ease cramping and diarrhea. Also, reflexology of the foot can help. Rubbing the arch of the left foot can cause the abdominal area to relax and feel calmer.

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Health- and-fitness classes — Witham Health Services offers several health and fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels.

Classes include: Breastfeeding Education, Diabetes Management, Rock Steady Boxing, Silver Sneakers, Tai Chi and more. For more, visit witham.org or call 765-485-8120.

Support groups available — Witham Health Services offers a variety of support groups for those in need of the services. Groups include: Alzheimer’s Support, Cancer Support, Cancer Gentle Stretch Yoga, Cancer Support Cooking for Wellness, Diabetic Support and Grief Support. For more, visit witham.org or call 765-485-8120.

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Commentary by Cecelia E. Schmalbach Fact No. 1: Melanoma is a leading cause of death.

There are two classifications of skin cancer: melanoma (which can aggressively spread throughprevention out the body) and non-melanoma (basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, which responds to treatment fairly well and has a lower rate of spreading). Melanoma is often a result of an intense sunburn.

Just one sunburn in your entire life puts you at greater risk for melanoma. On the other hand, non-melanoma skin cancer is often a result of cumulative exposure to the sun over time, such as occurs with prolonged outdoor activities and professions.

Fact No. 2: All skin tones can get skin cancer.

Although fair-skinned people are more likely to get skin cancer, those with darker skin can develop the disease as well. Anyone can get a sunburn, which increases the risk for melanoma.

Fact No. 3: Tanning booths increase your risk.

Many believe that if they get a “baseline” tan from a tanning booth, they will not burn as easily when they go on vacation. Unfortunately, there is no evidence to support that theory.

Fact No. 4: Prevention and early detection can save your life.

When outdoors, cover up. Stay in the shade, wear wide-brimmed hats and use sun block of at least SPF 30. Try to avoid being in direct sunlight during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You may have heard about the ABCD warning signs of skin cancer (Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation and Diameter), but equally important is to be vigilantly aware of E: Evolution, or change. For more, visit currentincarmel. com.

Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, FACS is an otolaryngology-head & neck surgeon specializing in skin cancer.

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By Renee Larr news@currentinwestfield.com Westfield resident and CIO for the state of Indiana Dewand Neely was recently named one of achievement Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Driver’s for 2017. Indiana is one of the few states that benefits from having centralized information technology.

“All of your constituent-facing agencies like the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Workforce Development, Child Services, etc., all of their IT is handled in one location. That was something Mitch Daniels did when he was first elected governor.

Not all states benefit from that. Typically, the agencies do their own IT, but we’re lucky to have that centralized. I run that centralized agency,” Neely said.

Neely spends most of his days meeting with more than 100 different agency heads, brainstorming how his department can assist those agencies in making business changes. Neely has been in his position for 18 months.

“My predecessor, Paul Baltzell, was

Dewand Neely was recently recognized by Government Technology Magazine. (Submitted photo)

kind of the pilot to really get the data analytics section going along with Gov. Pence,” he said. “It’s something other states are trying to do. Paul and I were very much in tandem on that. I think Government Technology Magazine was really excited to see that I was able to continue what he put in place and expand it and work it into the kind of everyday operations, everyday business for the state.”

He said the award represents not only his own hard work but the work of others.

“Even if this was just an Indiana award and didn’t have my name on it, I would

totally embrace that and take it on. I’ve been telling folks that a machine as big as state government doesn’t move with any one person,” Neely said. “By no means did any of this happen just from me being there. It takes a lot of moving parts, a lot of agencies getting on board, a lot of working together and some really good people. That’s exactly what we have here in the state of Indiana. I’m happy to accept it to recognize our state and how well our state works together.”

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Dispatches Vice president hired – Arbor Homes, Indiana’s largest home builder, has announced the hire of Mike Campbell as vice president of land acquisition and development. As a member of senior management, Campbell will be responsible for focusing Campbell on land acquisition and development opportunities for Arbor Homes.

Zoeller hired by Golars – Golars Environmental Engineering has hired former twoterm Indiana attorney general Greg Zoeller as general counsel for the Noblesvillebased firm.

Best county to borrow money – SmartAsset, the financial advice website, recently named Hamilton County as the best county in Indiana to borrow money. They analyzed factors such as legal protections for debtors, non-housing costs, and rent.

Source: SmartAsset.com Cut tuition costs – Want to attend college out-of-state but pay in-state tuition? Look into an option called the academic common market. If your major is not offered in-state but it is offered out-of-state by a participating institution, you may be able to qualify for in-state tuition for that school, even though you aren’t a resident of that state.

Source: Wall Street Journal Living near a Starbucks may increase home value – An online real estate database compared home values before and after a Starbucks was built in a neighborhood. Data from Zillow show American homes located near an outlet of the coffee chain, on average, have appreciated 96 percent between 1997 and 2014, from an average $137,000 to $269,000.

Source: Zillow.com Hamilton County Commissioners and Council present at Legislative Breakfast — The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners and Hamilton County Council will be at the Legislative Breakfast at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. The panel will provide updates on county level happenings and address county issues impacting the business community. The breakfast will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. May 12 at 13400 Allisonville Rd. Reservations are required by noon May 10 and can be made by contacting any chamber of commerce in Hamilton County.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy attends HSHC Wine, Wags and Whiskers benefit

Executive Director for the Humane Society for Hamilton County Rebbeca Stevens (Fishers) with emcee Bethany (Buffy) Phyne (Noblesville).

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Where’s Amy attended the recent Wine, Wags and Whiskers benefit for the Humane Society for Hamilton County.

The event included a chance to mingle with adoptable shelter pets, enjoy music by the Noble Roots band while feasting on a delicious buffet spread. Guests also sampled several wines and had a chance to sip on the delicious Purtinis Cocktail provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Hoosier Momma, with the net proceeds benefitting HSHC. There was a wonderful silent auction and a chance to buy cat and dog specialty wines to take home for later. It’s safe to say Where’s Amy had a doggone good time. For more, visit hamiltonhumane.com.

Owner/President of Home Instead Senior Care Mike Bunnell (Indianapolis) with Harley Davidson of Fishers owner Donna Dellen (Fishers).

Melissa King (Fishers), Lisa Piatek (Carmel) and Stacy Worth (Fishers).

Ella Sings the Songbook — On the centennial of her birth, this exhibit celebrates the legendary “First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald, with a focus on her landmark Great American Songbook recordings for Verve Records in the 1950s and ’60s. Highlights include historic photos, sheet music, magazines and other artifacts – some on loan from the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation – as well as an interactive multimedia display with video of live performances and more than 30 audio recordings. It is free and open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Palladium, One Center Green, Carmel.

Optimists announce annual Taste of Spring event — The Zionsville Optimist Club will have its third annual Taste of Spring” Fine Wine & Craft Beer tasting event and silent auction on April 29. This year’s event is from 5-8 p.m., April 29, at the Lions Club Building, 115 S. Elm St. Tickets are $25 during presale and $30 at the door. Beverage partners include Grapevine Cottage, Moontown Brewing Company, Noble Order Brewing Company and Sun King Brewers. Tickets for the 2017 Taste of Spring event are available at zionsvilleoptimist.org. For additional information about the club, email zoptimistclub@ gmail.com.

Ken Yates returns to Logan Street Sanctuary — At 7 p.m., May 7, musician Ken Yates, of Canada will return to the Logan Street Sanctuary stage. For more, visit kenyates.org.

An Evening with Pete Rose — Baseball player Pete Rose will share tales from his career at 8 p.m. May 5 at the Palladium in Carmel. Rose played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies and the Montreal Expos. Tickets are $40-$125. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Tickets now on sale for Sheryl Crow show — Chart-topping singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow will visit the Palladium July 11with new material that returns to her pop-rock roots. The nine-time Grammy Award winner is releasing her ninth studio album, “Be Myself,” this spring. The 11-song project sees her reuniting with the writing and recording partners who helped craft such hits as “Everyday is a Winding Road” and “My Favorite Mistake.” Starting at $79, tickets are available online at TheCenterPresents.org or by phone at 317-843-3800.

David Gray brings solo acoustic show to Carmel — David Gray will perform at 7:30 p.m., May 23 at the Palladium in Carmel. Tickets are now on sale and start at $35. For more, visit TheCenterPresents.org.

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By Zach Dunkin editorial@youarecurrent.com Pete Scharbrough will be faking it again when he returns to the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. theater The actor most recently was on the B&B stage as Reuben in “Joseph and the Amazing Technical Dreamcoat,” informing his father Jacob about the “supposed” death of Jacob’s favorite son, Joseph.

Leading his other 10 brothScharbrough ers in a facetious rendition of “One More Angel in Heaven,” Reuben’s moans of sadness were not sincere; the jealous brothers actually had sold Joseph into slavery.

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Hamilton Town Center’s Chalk Art Festival is back, and the shopping center is inviting artists and vendors from event across Indiana to join the fun.

The deadline for artists to register is May 27.

At 10 a.m., June 10, local artists will begin to line the shopping center’s streets with chalk art masterpieces and compete for prizes in amateur and professional categories. The festival opens to the public at 1 p.m. Each artist can design one parking space. Judges and the public will determine the top three winners in each category.

Winners will be announced June 12.

New this year, the registration fee is waived and artists can compete for no charge. Artists must provide their own materials and must be water-based, not oil-based. Hamilton Town Center asks that only registered artists work on the design.

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“But for my Shrek to come across on stage, it has to come from me and my connection to the character. It would not be as good if I just try to mimic how Mike Myers said the lines in the movie.”

Helping to make Scharbrough’s Shrek more believable are the prosthetics and makeup he wears for each performance.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Katie McGuinness figures Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra audiences will delight in seeing Grammy performance Award-winning mezzo soprano Kelley O’Connor’s debut with the ISO. “Kelley O’Connor is wellknown not only for her phenomenal voice, but also for her charismatic presence on the stage,” said McGuinness, the ISO’s director of artistic planning.

“It will truly be an enchantO’Connor ing experience to hear her perform Wagner’s intense ‘Wesendonck Lieder.’ Fans of Kelley will be pleased to learn she’s already slated to return next January.

She will join Thomas Hampson and the ISO for Mahler’s ‘Des Knaben Wunderhorn.’”

The ISO will perform Rachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances” at 8 p.m. May 6 at the Palladium. The ISO will perform the same selections at the Palladium as it will at the

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“Rachmaninoff is a popular choice, both with classical audiences and with our own musicians,” McGuinness said. “In addition to this season’s concert, we are looking forward to performing Rachmaninoff’s ‘Second Symphony’ with debut conductor Karina Canellakis in May 2018.”

O’Connor isn’t the only one making an ISO debut “As this is (conductor) Matthias Pintscher’s first engagement with the ISO, and the orchestra will perform his own work for Pintscher the first time, this will be a challenge as they get accustomed to one another, but certainly nothing the wonderful ISO musicians and the reputable maestro haven’t encountered before and can’t handle,” McGuinness said. “We are delighted to have him at the podium to conduct one of his own works, ‘Towards Osiris.’”

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“The wife is an enabler and weak soul, so she agrees to let him come back home, Dee Timi figures she has the perfect one- and the family agreed to let him come home after he is released from the halfway act play for IndyFringe. house,” Timi said.

Timi, a Westfield resident, wrote “Ready “Ready Freddy” is Timi’s second Freddy” four play to be put on stage. performance years ago.

“I didn’t start writing until late in “Then it life,” said Timi, who is the activities just kind of laid around,” she said. director at Carmel-based PrimeLife “What do you do with something Enrichment, a senior center. “Somelike this because it was a little times (the stories) live in my head crazy.” for years before I finally let them So, she did some tweaking and Timi escape. I needed it to get out.” sent it off to IndyFringe Festival, Timi, a board member of Carmel Commuand it was accepted. So “Ready Freddy” nity Players, is in the process of casting for will make its debut in August. The dates, her 45-minute play. times and location of “Ready Freddy” at “I tend to write comedies, it comes a the downtown Indianapolis festival will be little easier,” she said. determined later.

She directed her first CCP play, “Dad’s Timi said the play is a little creepy, so it Christmas Miracle” in December 2016. should fit in at IndyFringe.

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All these historic structures, as well as some that no longer exist, can be seen during a pleasant stroll along Istanbul’s Golden Horn.

The Golden Horn is a horn-shaped estuary that flows into the Bosporus Strait separating European and Asian Istanbul.

Until recently, the Golden Horn was home to slaughter houses, foundries, factories and shipyards, creating a polluted waterway and an unattractive shoreline. In the late 1980s, the Istanbul government began demolishing the industrial buildings and replacing them with parks and museums. Miniaturk, one of the largest miniature parks in the world, opened on a 15-acre reclamation site in 2003.

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Visiting Miniaturk is not a substitute for actually exploring the historic structures of Istanbul. But as an introduction to Turkey and the glory of the Ottoman Empire, it is worth a couple of hours.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.

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Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED -- FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-238-9314 POOLS N PONDS Grand Opening May 1, 2017 Pool and Spa Supplies FREE water testing Ask us about free home delivery Store Hours: M-F 11-6:30, Sat 10-1 17408 Tiller Court Suite 100 Westfield Indiana 46074 317-986-2131 mypoolsnponds.com

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MOBILE SHARPENING & MAINTENANCE Specializing in lawn care, residential and commercial.

Sharpening mower blades, hedge trimmer blades, chain saws, garden tools.

Maintenance, oil changes, filters, grease or lube.

317-937-2803

A Family For Mom Opening for one female resident requiring assisted living.

Private home & family environment.

Over 20 years experience with references.

Call 317-529-2467 or visit afamilyformom.com

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

CALL TODAY! (317) 524-9100 LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING Locally owned/operated over 40 YRS * SPRING CLEAN UP * MULCH * MOWING * FERTILIZING *TEAR OUT/REPLACE * FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491-3491

Will mow yards, trim shrubs, clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint, do odd jobs, demo small buildings, provide personal services.

Fully insured. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135; shidelerjay@gmail.com

Services Guitar Lessons

Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun All levels - in Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856

Rick’s Lawn Service

Residential lawn mowing, weed eating, clean up.

Carmel area. Lowest rates in town.

(317) 679-6611

Devoted to giving each and every client the ultimate equine experience, Playtime Ponies offers pony rides, pony rentals, pony parties, pony photography sessions, and therapeutic equine sessions with our well-trained equine ambassadors.Call us at 317.658.0339, email: playtimeponies@gmail.com or visit our website at facebook.com/PlaytimePonies

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BOOTH RENTAL

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Hairstylist – Part-time (2/3 days) per week or Full-time 2 Months FREE Booth Rental Great Location & Parking 317-844-8579

The Home of Plug and Play RETAIL • REHEARSE • REPAIR Now offering guitar, drum and voice lessons Ask about our HD video services Fully equipped studios, In-ear (“silent”) studio Book Studio A for private parties, CD release events, showcases, recitals, meetings and more!

Come see for yourself why hundreds of bands and performers refine their shows in our studios!

Call Rick Kingston at 317.979.0137 340 Ridgepoint Drive, Carmel 46032 kingstonsmusicshowcase.com

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Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons near Carey Road & 146th Carmel 317-

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Brand NEW Queen Pillowtop Mattress and Box Spring set. Still in factory sealed plastic. Never used. ONLY $195.

Del. Avail. Call today 317-480-6463

SALES LARGE ESTATE & BARN SALE

Construction and farm tools Horse Tack Children’s and adult bicycles Bedroom & LR furniture Household items Office Equipment May 4, 5, and 6th 8:00 am – 4:00 pm 9401 E. 100 N. Zionsville IN

Village of Mt. Carmel neighborhood garage sale

3121 Village Park N. Dr., Carmel, 46033 3 bed, 2 bath $1300/month Westfield Schools Brandi Welch, AM Rentals 138 W. Carmel Dr. 317-848-1588 • www.amrelo.com

AUCTION

(146th & Oakridge Rd, behind Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church) May 4-7, 2017. 8-5pm

Weaver Woods Community Garage Sale

One Day Only Saturday May 6, 8a to 4p – Corner of 141st & Conner Knoll.

In Fishers.

AUCTION

now open

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.

Now Hiring NOW HIRING

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

The Electric Bike Center

622 South Rangeline Rd Suite S Carmel 46032

RENTAL FEE $15/hour or $30/day

Come try one or try as many as you like.

317-506-6902 Now Hiring

Now Hiring

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

Senior1Care Legacy CNA Training

CAREGIVER • Top Pay, including overtime & BONUS • Reliable, flexible & steady work • Quality on-site training & RN support

LEGACY CNA STUDENTS • 3 week training school • On site state testing • 100% PASS RATE

If you desire personal growth & would love to work for or be trained by a family friendly organization, apply at: Senior1Care/Legacy CNA Training, 598 W. Carmel Dr, Ste F, Carmel, IN 46032, 317-652-6175, www.Senior1Care.com.

EOE

Laborer: Full time position

Must be dependable and willing to work Noblesville based Outside work experience desirable Clean drivers license Must pass drug test: email resume to bbakcon@gmail.com

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.

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?

Call Dan at 317-846-3237

NOW HIRING Crew Leader for painting. Starting pay $17/hour. Opportunity for advancement and company vehicle. Interior residential repaints. Full-time local work all year. Will need to coordinate/inspect work of 1-2 other people. Must be experienced quality painter. Call Jonathan 317-999-8124. www.wallapainting.com

Office Assistant

Carmel CPA office has immediate, F/T opening for dependable, professional indiv. with excellent organizational and computer skills. Great attention to detail required. Position involves a variety of duties including phones, filing, mail, tax return assembly, errands and gen. office maintenance.

Must be energetic and able to handle multiple projects and build client relations. Sat. morning hours Feb. - Apr. Excellent salary and benefits provided. Send resume and salary req. to: Human Resources, Slattery & Holman, P.C., 12900 N. Meridian, Suite 125, Carmel, IN 46032 or email recruiter@slatterycpa.com.

BrightView

Immediate Hiring Lawn & Landscape Crew Leaders and Crew Members

Pay Range $11.00 to $18.00/hr and Full Benefits

Located in Westfield www.jobs.brightview.com 317-366-6833

CAREGIVERS / CNA TRAINING

Caregivers are in high demand! We are looking for caring, compassionate and dependable individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

CNAs/HHAs preferred, but, for those who qualify, we offer FREE CNA TRAINING through our Legacy CNA Training school. Legacy is recognized as the finest CNA training school in the area.

Now Hiring

With over 30 years of experience in the special event industry, Ritz Charles specializes in innovative, upscale and superior event services.

Ritz Charles has a strong presence in the event market. Our multiple culinary teams, service staff and event planners host a variety of on and off premise events year- round.

Our company has the resources to manage large events yet the personal touch of a small caterer.

With our fast paced energetic work environment, we have a need for motivated individuals who can give excellent customer service.

If you are looking to join a company with a dedication to excellent customer service and a friendly atmosphere, Ritz Charles has bartending, banquet server, doorman and set-up positions available.

If you are interested in learning more about our company, please contact Kate Argyris at Kargyris@Ritzcharles.com

AA

H&L Pools - Now Hiring: Lifeguards/Headguards/Swim Instructors & Aquatechs.

Facilities in Noblesville, Carmel, Lawrence, and Indianapolis.

Pay rates $8 - $16/hr.

Ellis Lifeguard Training required and provided.

No experience necessary/Apply online @ hlpools.com.

For more information, call 877-330-POOL Currently seeking qualified Landscape Mowing and Maintenance Foreman. $17-20/hr for qualified person(s). Please call 317-250-1306 or submit resume to mgriffin@jmlandscapesolutions.com

AA

If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, that’s our business.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous (317) 632-7864 www.indyaa.org

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