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Compiled by Noah Alatza • news@currentinwestfield.com The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission met Aug. 6 and among sending several projects onto city council, two public hearings were held. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Aug. 20 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

E. 202nd Street

What happened: APC members voted unanimously to forward the Liberty Villas planned unit development to the city council with a positive recommendation.

What it means: The 84-unit project is on just more than 22 acres of land to the south of 151st Street and west of Ditch Road. The new single-family neighborhood will be adjacent to the Harmony subdivision. APC member Ginny Kelleher said she was bothered that when land south of the Liberty

Villas parcel is developed, there would be a lack of a buffer. The developer said they are working to ensure the buffer zone is maintained. Despite her concern, Kelleher made the motion to pass the resolution and forward it on to city council.

What happened: The plan commission hosted a public hearing for the Cottages on East Planned Unit Development.

What it means: The Cottages on East public hearing was in regard to a change in zoning on roughly a half acre of land at the northwest corner of North and East streets.

The project proposes four single-family lots facing East Street and a private drive off of North Street. Two members of the community spoke.

Neighbor Christopher Meyer said he has several concerns, including the home’s density, snow removal and parking.

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Where is all that snow going to go?” he said. “Honestly, I don’t think the look that is being shown is the look we want in Westfield with the houses being close together.”

The neighbor adjacent to the west of property, Daniel Hilty, said he was concerned about four driveways facing his property.

“Our bedroom faces the east, so lighting is a concern,” he said.

What happened: APC members unanimously approved a development for a new bank in the Spring Mill Station shopping corridor.

What it means: The 2,840-square-foot bank will be on approximately 1 acre along Spring Mill Road, south of 161st Street.

What happened: The APC approved a change of zoning request for the Lyons PUD. What it means: The Lyons Team requested a change of zoning on .09 acres to accommodate a new real estate office in the Centennial subdivision.

What happened: APC members unanimously approved change of zoning for the Grassy Branch Marketplace PUD. What it means: Site developers requested a change in the zoning of roughly 13 acres at the northeast corner of Ind. 32 and Grassy Branch Road. the change will move the site from a local business PUD to the Grassy Branch Marketplace Planned Unit Development.

What happened: The APC unanimously sent The Serenade Subdivision to council.

What it means: The Serenade Subdivision, previously known as Augusta, features 120 single-family homes on 80 acres along the west side of Ditch Road between 151st and 161st streets.

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Planners OK Northpoint project

By Noah Alatza • news@currentinwestfield.com The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission met Aug. 6 and voted unanimously to send a positive recommendation for the DEVELOPMENT Northpoint planned unit development, previously known as the Aurora PUD, to the city council.

Petitioners requested an additional 114 acres be added to the PUD. The district encompasses the south side of Ind. 38, east of U.S. 31, with land on both sides of Grassy Branch Road. More than 80 acres would be added to the southern boundary and extend acreage to 186th Street.

The remaining 30 acres requested would be added at the southeast corner of Ind. 38 and Grassy Branch Road.

Modifications were made in response to the 12-acre Bastian Solutions site on the south end of the project.

Senior planner Kevin Todd said a small parcel of land on the south side of 202nd Street, which was originally zoned into the PUD in 2003, is now owned by Westfield Washington Township.

“Though it recently changed ownership, it does not change the impact of zoning or use of the parcel,” Todd said. “We changed the business park adjacent to U.S. 31 for architectural quality.”

For more, visit westfield.in.gov.

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COMMUNITY Betty Louise Furnas Edwards, 100, of Westfield, died Aug. 2 at the Bridgewater Healthcare Center in Carmel. She was born Sept. 22, 1917 to Wade and Georgiana (Puckett) Furnas in Westfield.

Betty was a lifelong member of the Westfield Friends Church.

Betty was a member of the Monday Afternoon Club, United Society Friends Women, Westfield Library Board, Open Doors volunteer and a Red Cross Volunteer. In 2016, she was recognized as a distinguished alumni of Westfield High School. She is survived by her sons, Joe (JoAnn) Edwards, Tom Edwards, Walter (Olga) Edwards and Leslie Edwards; daughters, Elaine Hinshaw, Diane (Don) Garrett Edwards and Susannah (Gregg) Santangini; brother, Chase Furnas; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James I. Edwards; brothers, Joe, Jim, John, and Richard Furnas; sisters, Frances Strawsberg and Juliet Furnas; and grandchildren, Joey Edwards and Courtney Edwards.

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Randolph “Randy” Mitchell, 70, of Westfield, died Aug. 6 at Riverview Health. He was born Jan. 1, 1948 to the late Morrie and Gerry (Rossett) Mitchell in Indianapolis.

Randy was a graduate of Ball State University, where he played varsity baseball. He taught junior high school history and geography in Anderson and taught at a private Christian school in Noblesville. Additionally, Randy worked as director of sales for a trucking company. He loved sports and coached basketball and several other sports. Randy was a Messianic Jew, a trivia guru and human encyclopedia. He loved growing and tending to his multiple rose bushes.

Mitchell Randy is survived by his wife, Beverly Mitchell; sons Brandon (Dara) Mitchell, Shane (Jessica) Mitchell, Cory (Erin) Mitchell and Jeremy (Kristi) Mitchell; grandchildren Addison, Piper, Joey, Daniel and one on the way; siblings Ellie Mitchell (Pat) Campbell, Scottie (Tina) Mitchell and Jodie Mitchell (George) Beltran; and several nieces and nephews.

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com During a multi-day book fair at Barnes & Noble to raise funds for the Westfield Education Foundation, former EVENT Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy and his wife, Lauren Dungy, will sign copies of their children’s books, “Maria Finds Courage” and “Austin Plays Fair.”

The event will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at Barnes & Noble, 14790 Greyhound Plaza.

“Because of the Colts training camp being here (in Westfield), I thought it would be a great way to kick that off a little bit and at that time, the comment was made that this would be a really good way of getting to put out the message of the Westfield Education Foundation,” said Suzanne Dagley, Barnes & Noble community business development manager. “We decided it would be a wonderful way of not only supporting literacy in children but also a way for them to do outreach about all the great things Westfield Education Foundation does.”

The book fair is from Aug. 17 to 22, which takes place during Barnes & Noble’s

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Tony and Lauren Dungy will sign their two children’s books, “Maria Finds Courage” and “Austin Plays Fair,” at an Aug. 17 event. (Submitted photo)

Educator Appreciation Days, Aug. 17 to 19.

“I read both the books and honestly, they’re both beautifully written and illustrated,” Dagley said. “They focus on teaching important life lessons on character development like integrity. They also focus on themes of competitiveness, sportsmanship and courage.”

A portion of book fair proceeds will benefit the WEF. Customers should tell the cashier they are supporting WEF when they check out, or use the code 12408217 if checking out online.

Those suffering from substance abuse, addictions and other issues will soon have another outlet to assist their FAITH recovery.

Celebrate Recovery Westfield will hold a community information night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at CrossRoads Church at Westfield, 19201 Grassy Branch Rd. The Celebrate Recovery program will be held every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., starting Oct. 4 at CrossRoads Church at Westfield. Westfield’s Reach Church members also are affiliated with the program.

Curt Epp, a Westfield resident, is part of the program’s seven-member leadership group.

“Celebration Recovery is a worldwide organization,” Epp said. “The overwhelming number of the chapters are here in the United States.”

Epp said it’s similar to Alcoholics Anonymous in that it is a 12-step program.

“It’s all Christ-centered,” Epp said. “It doesn’t just focus on chemical addictions. It can be any type of hurt, habit or hang-up.”

Along with drugs and alcohol, other issues addressed could be food, gambling,

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Celebrate Recovery Westfield program leaders, from left, Terry Irpino, Tom Weaver, Phyllis Weaver, Rob Evans and Jeremiah Goddard. Not pictured: Eric Lohe and Curt Epp. (Submitted photo).

sex, shopping or smoking addictions. Or it could be a person dealing with depression, relationship issues, abuse, chronic lying or divorce.

The chapter is in Hamilton County, Epp said.

The recovery program began in 1991 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif. with 43 people and has grown to more than 5 million people that have completed a step study. It was started by John Baker and Pastor Rick Warren, who has written several Christian books.

For more, visit celebraterecovery.com.

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Quakenbush to serve as advisor for Homeland Security organizations, faith-based and community organizations and all levels of government throughout Indiana. Our goal is to maximize The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office anthe effectiveness of resources and tax dolnounced Aug. 7 that Dennis Quakenbush, lars. I am proud to represent Hamila HCSO captain and ton County and Indiana in this way.”

POLICE candidate for sheriff, Quakenbush is the commander will serve on the Senior of the Patrol Division for the HCSO Advisory Committee for the U.S. and is a leader for the law enforceDept. of Homeland Security. ment emergency support function The Senior Advisory Committee in emergency management. He has works to ensure Indiana grants attended multiple command- and funds for projects and initiatives Quakenbush executive-level courses through that support and enhance the abilthe Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security and ity to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond FEMA and federal, state and local agencies. and recover from natural and man-made “Captain Quakenbush’s knowledge and threats and disasters. expertise will be as valuable an asset to the “I’m excited about this opportunity as it committee as it is to the community we all aligns with our goal to keep Hamilton County one of the safest communities in the nation,” enjoy,” Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen stated. “He is highly qualified and will serve Quakenbush said. “We can accomplish this Hamilton County and Indiana well.” by including the private sector, nonprofit news@currentinwestfield.com

HCLA announces Class of 2019 of our county, connect them to a network of similarly passionate people and inspire them to make a difference in their own The Hamilton County Leadership Acadbackyard. It helps to ensure Hamilton emy, now in its 28th year, has selected 36 County will continue to thrive in the individuals who LEADERSHIP live or work in years and decades to come.”

Liz Tate was selected as the curHamilton County riculum dean for the Class of 2019. to take part in its 10-month commuTate is the retired vice president for nity leadership program. Founded in community investment of the Cen1991, the HCLA connects community tral Indiana Community Foundation. leaders to issues, causes and opThe dean helps participants focus portunities that impact Hamilton Robbins on timely topics within Hamilton County.

Participants are selected through a highly County, see the connections and common themes within each program and build competitive application process based on strong, lifelong relationships with fellow their involvement in the community and participants, alumni and community leaders. their professional achievement, their unHCLA meets monthly from August through derstanding of community issues and chalJune. The program touches on a variety lenges and their desire to make an impact of topics from government, public safety through a significant commitment to leadand education to business and arts and ing and serving in Hamilton County. culture. During 10 months, participants will “Hamilton County continues to be one hear from more than 100 community, nonof the top counties in the nation. Its sucprofit and business leaders throughout the cess and growth has been driven by strong county. leaders and community champions who have developed a clear vision and worked CLASS OF 2019 collaboratively to achieve it,” HCLA Executive Director John Robbins said. “Our role See a list of Class of 2019 members at at HCLA is to help these incredibly talented youarecurrent.com/?p=166367. individuals gain a deeper understanding news@currentinwestfield.com

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DISPATCHES Coffee with a Cop — The next Coffee with a Cop event will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 18 at Starbucks, 150 W. 161st St. Residents can attend and ask questions or talk with local police officers. For more, contact Sgt. Billy Adams at badams@westfield.in.gov.

F.C. Tucker real estate stats — Sale prices are on the rise once again in Westfield as homes return to spending fewer days on the market. According to F.C. Tucker, the average sale price for homes in the city was $342,934 at $132.68 per square foot in June 2018. This sale price represented a 14.2 percent increase from June 2017. Homes in the city sold in an average of 35 days, 18.6 percent faster than June last year.

IndyGo launches Veteran fare cards — IndyGo and the City of Indianapolis recently announced the new Veteran Fare Cards, allowing veterans to ride IndyGo’s fixed-route service at no cost. To register, veterans must complete the enrollment process in person at the Julia Carson Transit Center, 201 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Those interested must be able to prove veteran status with either a valid, governmentissued photo ID and DD 214 certificate of

release/discharge from active duty, or, a valid U.S. Dept. of Veterans affairs ID. Initial fare cards are $2. For more, visit indigo.net.

Summer produce donation program — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District and The Farmers Bank have relaunched its annual program that encourages the public to donate fresh produce for county food pantries. Last year’s program provided more than 400 pounds of produce to people experiencing food insecurity. Each Wednesday through Sept. 26, the public may drop off produce donations to The Farmers Bank, 16940 Clover Rd., Noblesville between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. People are welcome to donate produce they have grown themselves or that they have purchased at farmers markets or grocery store. For more, call 317-773-2181, or email andrew.fritz@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

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ongoing, and the road is closed The Indiana Dept. of Transto through traffic from 156th portation recently released Street to 161st Street. The an update regarding a paveclosure began July 11, and ment preservation project.

CONSTRUCTION should be finished in OctoLane restrictions will be in ber. Three box culverts will place on U.S. 31 from Ind. 38 be replaced, and new ditches will be to the U.S. 31 bypass in Tipton County cut to facilitate better roadside drainage. for pavement rehabilitation. Traffic will be Each travel lane will be widened by 2 feet, restricted to one lane each direction durand grade adjustments along the road will ing construction. E&B Paving crews will be improve line of sight. The intersection at patching asphalt and concrete, milling and Towne Road and 151st Street is now a fourresurfacing. INDOT is encouraging drivers to slow down and stay alert while driving near way stop.

A new connection that will link 146th crews. Arrow boards and barrels will be in Street to southbound Keystone Parkway is place to direct traffic around the crews. The under construction. Lane closures are acproject began April 30 and should be comtive on Keystone Parkway, and construction plete this fall. is expected to last through 2019.

INDOT will perform strip patching on Ind. Utility relocations are ongoing for Monon 32 from Noblesville to Westfield. A project Trail Phase 5, which will construct a petimeline has not been announced, but no destrian bridge over Ind. 32. The project is road closures are anticipated. Motorists expected to be complete in fall 2019, but a should be cautious, and INDOT flaggers will specific date has not been announced. be in place to control traffic flow.

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Man earns pawnbroker honor

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Rob Anderson is a firm believer in the value of the pawnbroking business.

“We’re the industry that AWARD helps people get to work when their car breaks down,” Anderson said. “We’re the industry when people have unexpected medical expenses, we’re the backstop. If someone is going through a rough time and needs someone to get them through to payday, we’re that backstop. We see the direct impact we have on people’s lives.”

Anderson, who has lived in Westfield since 2001, received the National Pawnbrokers Association’s 2018 Pawnbroker of the Year Award July 10 at the NPR Annual Award Ceremony at the Pawn Expo 2018 in Las Vegas.

Anderson is the chief financial officer at R & R Pawn in Indianapolis and holds professional accounting certifications in the U.S. and Canada. He is a CPA Society Award winner for Leadership in Technology.

“R & R Pawn is a part of a larger group of companies that I oversee,” said Anderson, who started with the company in 1995.

Anderson, who turns 48 Aug. 18, serves as treasurer for NPR, the only national trade association representing independent pawnbrokers.

“I don’t think I’m the best in the industry.

There are people in the business clearly way better than I am,” Anderson said. “I think it’s primarily based on my service

Rob Anderson displays his Pawnbroker of the Year award with his wife, Keri. (Submitted photo).

to the association and safeguarding the financial health of the organization. The treasurer’s job tends to be one of my labor-, hour-intensive positions and there is a lot of responsibility with that.”

Anderson said the board of directors and executive committee members are strictly volunteers.

Anderson said the banks have made it difficult to obtain loans unless the customer has a pre-existing line of credit.

“We offer people a very secure, very private transaction so they can get financing based on the assets they might have,” Anderson said. “There is no recourse involved.

The only thing that is going to happen to you is if you fail to pay your loan off, we just take possession of the asset you put up as collateral.”

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City, police department, residents all encourage more outreach with the Latino community

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The City of Westfield is home to a vibrant Latino community and embraces its culture. In 2015, the city created Amigos de Westfield, one of several Latino cultural events that have sprung up since then.

AMIGOS DE WESTFIELD

Prior to Amigos, Cheri Davis and Carmen Matlock taught English as a Second Language class to adults in various places around the city.

Chief of Staff Todd Burtron offered a city building to conduct the classes, and thenparks director Melody Jones spread news of the classes through word of mouth.

“We had over 30 students in our classes over those couple of years,” Davis stated in an email to Current. “The city asked us Davis what else could they do to connect with the Latino population here in Westfield.

Carmen explained the importance of family in their culture and the idea of the festival came to be.”

Parks staff attended an ESL class and asked for assistance in forming the Amigos de Westfield festival. Students created Matlock homemade decorations celebrating their nations. Westfield High School Spanish teacher Jen HaslerTroutman spread the word to her students, who then served as volunteer interpreters at the event.

“It was incredible to witness many things about that first celebration. Not only was it exciting to see our high school students give of their time and serve our community, it was incredible to witness so many people from various parts of the world pour into making this festival possible,” Davis stated. “I am extremely passionate about helping friends from various cultures feel welcome and maneuver through understanding various aspects of living here.”

DIA DEL NINO

Similarly, Westfield Police Dept. officer Anuar Velazquez also saw a need for Latino outreach within the community.

He chose the April 30 holiday Dia del Nino, or Day or the Child, for a specific reason.

The Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos dancers will return Aug. 26 to Amigos de Westfield. (Submitted photo)

Jessica Trados gets her face painted during the first Amigos de Westfield in 2015. (File photo)

“I wanted to do it because it’s one way police can reach out to the community by going the route with the kids,” he said. “We are starting to create that legitimacy that police officers aren’t bad people. They’re here to help out the community overall. I think Latinos, unfortunately, they’re somewhat afraid of the police. I thought it would be a good idea to reach out to them by having an event that would focus on the children.”

Velazquez said recent issues with immigration policy may be one reason Latinos are wary of police.

The WPD has two bilingual officers. Velazquez said as the department grows, he wants to increase outreach to minorities in the community.

Dia del Nino was celebrated in Westfield for the first time in April of this year. Approximately 200 people attended.

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Westfield has a rising Latino population. A special census in 2017 showed 4.3 percent of the city’s population is Hispanic or Latino, the highest percentage among Westfield’s

“We are starting to create that legitimacy that police officers aren’t bad people.

They’re here to help out the community overall. I think Latinos, unfortunately, they’re somewhat afraid of the police. I thought it would be a good idea to reach out to them by having an event that would focus on the children.”

- WPD officer Anuar Velazquez

minority groups. However, Velazquez said the census results may not be accurate because Latinos may not always respond to the census.

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division Deputy Francisco Contreras moved to Westfield in 1999 when he was 14 years old. He was one of the first Hispanic graduates from Westfield High School in 2004. He has worked in customer service with the city and now serves as an infrastructure inspector. Having a friendly face who can speak Spanish to customers has benefitted the city, according to Contreras.

“I feel like I made a difference there (in customer service) because people would come and there was nobody there who spoke their language,” he said. “In the past, they would never call because they didn’t know who to talk to with (questions), but they can now.”

In addition to serving with the HCSO, Contreras is a Westfield Youth Assistance mentor to a young Hispanic boy. His wife, Megan, is an early intervention advocate with the program, and he assists her with translations.

“One of the things why I love helping is because coming from Mexico City, I feel like Westfield has given me a lot,” Contreras said. “I think it’s one of the greatest cities in Indiana, and that’s why you see the growth in the Hispanic population because people love it.”

ATTEND AMIGOS DE WESTFIELD The third annual Amigos de Westfield event will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at Asa Bales Park. Last year, approximately 1,000 people attended. Dancing, music, authentic food, a taco-eating contest, a mariachi band and more will be available. Admission is free. For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com/amigos-de-westfield/.

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Risk-taking parenting

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Painful truths Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Augustine Washington was 47 years old when he confronted his fifth child, George — who would grow up to the become the nation’s first president — about the destruction of a prized fruit tree at their property by the Rappahannock River in eastern Virginia. The youngster hung his head to say, “I cannot tell a lie, I did it with my little hatchet.” Old dad responded, “Noble boy, I would rather lose a thousand trees than have you tell a lie.” Good point.

Some dispute the veracity of the tale while others are comfortable with the hazy facts because of its virtue as a parable of truth over consequence. Indeed, the elder Washington showed both wisdom and restraint in valuing the lesson beyond the material. How better to teach that “honesty is the best policy” than to remember it when injured?

Still, truth, especially the kind that will bring pain to ourselves or others, is rarely an uncomplicated concept. We hold back to conceal our intentions or to protect the feelings of others. Like a child hiding from her brother his toy that she has broken, can we hope to make truth disappear because we hide it? Or, is it still lurking, only awaiting discovery and release? Might we advance honest expression without the hurt?

Or, should we come to accept that a bit of distress may be the best thing?

Could direct and uncomfortable conversation be the best path to the least unpleasantness? And if so, can we find a way to only say things we mean – not to only say mean things? How can we navigate the truth and manage hurt feelings at the same time? Compassion is not easily defined. Can too much be more hurtful than too little?

I’m questioning my parenting this week.

I allowed my 17-year-old daughter to go to Chicago for a concert. With a friend whose last name I still don’t know HUMOR and who I couldn’t pick out of a lineup. On the Megabus.

Without being totally positive about where she’d be sleeping.

In fairness to me, my high school senior has never given me reason to mistrust her, and she is fairly street savvy. Punctuality and time management, though, are not her strengths, and she tends to go about life just assuming everything will work out, even if she makes no discernible effort to make it so.

For instance, she didn’t buy her bus ticket until two nights before her departure — and only because I asked her if she had made the purchase. As for her overnight accommodations, she considered a recent Snapchat conversation with her teenage cousin confirmation enough that she had a place to stay. The parents had no idea!

And yet, I let her go. As punishment for my lack of maternal caring, I did suffer through one extremely long night of anxiety driven by thoughts of every possible thing that could go wrong, from not being able to park in downtown Indy to becoming a murder victim off Lake Michigan.

Alas, she survived and had an amazing time, despite — or maybe because of — a few interesting moments, including walking into a house at midnight that turned out not to be her uncle’s. And I suppose I learned a good lesson. You have to let your children take risks, even if it makes you feel like a bad parent.

Peace out.

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

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READER’S VIEW Farm bill is a win for Hoosiers

Editor,

Agriculture is an essential part of the fabric that defines Indiana.

Right now, Hoosier farmers and our communities are navigating significant challenges dealing with turmoil on the international marketplace, uncertainty in federal policies like the RFS and low commodity prices that in many cases are below the cost of production.

Importantly, the Senate recently passed a farm bill that I helped write, which would provide Hoosier farmers with some desperately needed stability. I’m proud of the Hoosier input and bipartisan work that went into getting it passed.

Combatting the opioid epidemic in rural communities remains a priority for me, and this bill includes three of my bipartisan provisions that would combat the opioid epidemic by targeting telemedicine and community facility investments for substance abuse treatment and by investing in prevention and education programs.

This bill would eliminate potential disincentives for voluntary conservation practices like cover crops and would support soil health improvement programs.

As Hoosier farmers work to sell their

products around the world, the bill would increase export opportunities for Hoosier farmers through two export promotion programs: the Foreign Market Development Program and the Market Assistance Program.

I also have worked to ensure full planting flexibility for farmers who want to plant fruits and vegetables, which ensures farmers can diversify their farms without worrying about losing access to commodity-support programs in the future.

As we work to fight hunger, this farm bill would strengthen the oversight of the SNAP, while preserving the ability to fight food insecurity.

Now that the Senate has passed this bipartisan farm bill, I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House of Representatives to reconcile differences so that we can quickly get this to President Trump’s desk. Farmers and rural communities across our state deserve the certainty of a bipartisan, five-year farm bill, and I am confident that, working together, we can get it done.

For the full letter, visit youarecurrent. com/?p=165923.

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, Indianapolis

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Art of the (garage sale) deal Facebook has received some rough financial reports lately. I’ve endured a few difficult business deals, too HUMOR — like during our garage sale last weekend, when a woman talked me down to 50 cents for a Channel 8 coffee mug. But I realized I had a better day than Mark Zuckerberg by about $70 billion.

One man was asking me questions about an old portable CD player that was marked a lousy dollar.

“Does it work?” he asked.

“Of course, it doesn’t work. It’s a dollar. If it worked, it would be two dollars.”

The most annoying thing was when people whipped around the cul-de-sac, eyeballed our offerings and sped off when disappointed with the selection. Occasionally, someone would shout out what they were searching for: “Got any assault weapons?”

“Any toddler clothing?”

By the way, this was the same person.

Our friends helped us with the sale. Cathy and Bob are experts in getting the highest price for things like an old cable connector, a box of buttons, a back-scratcher, blank

VHS tapes, a dial phone and a six-pack of lawnmower oil. Friends like this don’t come cheap — but the Haversticks are cheap, so they knew exactly what we should charge.

At the end of the weekend, there were three unsold bookshelves. Mary Ellen put an ad on Craigslist saying they were free. Two days later they were still in our driveway.

“Why doesn’t anyone want them?” she asked.

“Who wants something that we’re admitting is worthless? Let’s post an ad saying the shelves are $495 and they can leave us a check under the doormat.”

“Do you think someone will buy them?”

“No, of course not,” I said, “but someone will steal them overnight.”

Bingo. Gone the next morning.

We also still had hundreds of unsold books, which was OK because some of those old favorites would have been tough to part with.

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Surgeries for bowel cancer, prostate cancer and gynecologic cancer can be done with MIS. More common surgeries such as hernia repair, removing the gall bladder, bariatric surgery and hysterectomy also can be performed using MIS. MIS is preferable for most patients and uses instruments on the ends of sticks that are inserted through incisions less than a centimeter long.

When using laparoscopy, the surgeon has one or two instrument sticks in hand and performs the surgery by moving the instruments directly.

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used to hold multiple instruments. The robot looks less like a robot described in science fiction novels and more like a friendly metal octopus placed over the patient to hold the instruments. The surgeon sits near the patient at a console that looks like a virtual reality video game and controls the robot arms and instruments.

Obesity, previous surgery, scar tissue and unusual organs can increase the risk of a complication during surgery. Robotic surgery and open surgery are sometimes safer options than laparoscopy because both offer better visualization.

Robotic instruments are superior to laparoscopic instruments. They allow the surgeon to move the instruments like a wrist while laparoscopic instruments move more like an elbow.

We live in a community with a wealth of choices for medical treatment. Always talk to your provider to determine the best type of procedure for you.

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Riverview Health Westfield Hospital to Host Open House

Construction of Riverview Health Westfield Hospital nears completion.

WESTFIELD—Located at the northeast corner of U.S. Route 31 and state Route 32, the much-anticipated Riverview Health Westfield Hospital will open in September. The new hospital features the area’s first combined ER and urgent care, which means you only have to go to one place when you’re sick or injured, and you will be guided to the level of care you need.

When the project was announced a few years ago, it was originally intended to be an outpatient center. However, after construction began, it was determined that the city of Westfield needed its own hospital.

Westfield and the surrounding areas have experienced tremendous growth, and as the county hospital, Riverview Health wanted to be able to meet the needs of this growing community.

Riverview Health Westfield Hospital will also house an inpatient unit, surgical suites, a drive-thru pharmacy, laboratory and imaging services, an employer clinic, WorkMed and physician offices. The hospital’s first two floors will open in September. The upper floors will open in phases over the next three to four months.

Open House – Friday, Aug. 31, 3-7 p.m.

Join us for an open house prior to Westfield High School’s home football game. The event will include free tailgate food, giveaways and tours of the new hospital.

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A Letter To Our Community When I was considering taking on the role of president and CEO of Riverview Health, an important deciding factor was feeling connected to the community and the people living in it. Though my family and I were residing in northern Indiana at the time, we lived in Carmel from 1998 to 2002, so I was familiar with the Hamilton County area. Once I began talking with the Riverview Health Board of Trustees and others within the organization, I could sense the local roots Riverview Health had in the community—it would be a perfect fit.

With plans for Riverview Health to expand into Westfield already underway, I was excited to be a part of a high-quality healthcare organization that held true to its mission of “improving and preserving the health and well-being of those we serve.” Opening a hospital in Westfield is a direct reflection of this as we meet the growing needs of the community and provide a more convenient location to our friends and neighbors in the area.

After much anticipation, we are thrilled to open our doors to those I call my friends and neighbors. People of Westfield and surrounding areas, this is your hospital. We’re excited to be here and looking forward to caring for you and your families.

Seth Warren, President and CEO, Riverview Health

As I officially became president and CEO of Riverview Health in April 2016, my family and I bought a house in Westfield and immediately began exploring our new community. It didn’t take long for us to feel right at home. We love the restaurants in downtown Westfield and have spent a lot of time out at Grand Park watching our sons play sports.

Meanwhile, I also had the privilege of leading Riverview Health as we finalized our plans for Riverview Health Westfield Hospital. We’ve worked closely with city officials and people in the community to determine what services would have the greatest benefit to those who live here.

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Here’s a look at what’s inside…

Riverview Health Westfield Hospital will open in September. While holding a variety of medical services, the building will open in phases. Floors one and two will open first, while the remainder of the building will open over the next few months.

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Fourth Floor

Riverview Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will have an office in the building and will house sports medicine physicians Roy Henderson, MD, Joseph Hui, MD, and orthopedic surgeons Christy Kellams, MD, and Michael Kaveney, MD. This office will also have a walk-in orthopedic clinic. The fourth floor will also hold outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy and occupational therapy.

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Sixth Floor

The sixth floor will provide room for growth for other physicians, such as surgical specialists.

Fifth Floor

This floor will house Riverview Health Physicians primary care providers Valerie Beard, MD, Jeffrey Klak, DO, and internal medicine provider Sonal Ravichandran, MD. Other specialties will include endocrinology and general surgery.

Once open, the third floor will be an inpatient unit with 16 beds, all with private, spacious rooms.

Second Floor

The second floor will house four inpatient beds as well as surgery services. The hospital will have three surgery suites, along with the necessary recovery rooms and pre- and post-operative rooms.

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Emergency and Urgent Care The hospital will hold the area’s first combined ER and urgent care.

When you’re injured or ill, you may not be sure what level of care you need.

Riverview Health Westfield Hospital will offer a single, convenient access point at which to seek care so you don’t have to decide and you will be guided to the level of care you need.

Laboratory Services The hospital will have a full lab that will offer both inpatient and outpatient services and tests.

Employer Clinic Riverview Health provides employer services for Westfield Washington Schools, Hamilton County and the City of Westfield. Employees from all of those organizations will be able to access care at this location.

Pharmacy Riverview Health Outpatient Pharmacy—Westfield will relocate to Riverview Health Westfield Hospital. The pharmacy will serve both inpatient and outpatient needs and offer a convenient drive-thru window.

Imaging The imaging center will provide services for the hospital’s inpatients, as well as those visiting the ER or urgent care. Patients also may schedule services ordered by a physician. The services will include ultrasound, digital X-ray, 3-D mammography, CT and MRI scans.

WorkMed Clinic The first floor will hold a third WorkMed clinic in the hospital. The other two locations are in Noblesville.

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The Lantern Awards, Westfield Chamber of Commerce’s annual citizens recognition ceremony, will return ACHIEVEMENT at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Palomino Ballroom, 481 S 1200 E, Zionsville.

“The purpose of the event is to recognize people who have made a positive contribution to the city,” Chamber President Verhoff Nick Verhoff said. “Other community members can come and participate in that recognition.”

Verhoff, who previously worked for Westfield Washington Schools, received WWS’s Shamrock Excellence Award last year.

Several of this year’s award recipients have already been named. They include: • Beacon Award (Citizen of the Year) — Paul Estridge

• Wick Award (Volunteer of the Year) — Tonya Harvey • Globe Award (Outstanding Service Organization) — Trinity Free Clinic • Spark Award (New Westfield Business) — Chiba Indy • Emerging Leader Award — Andrew Bouse • Shamrock Excellence Award (Westfield Washington Schools) — Chuck Abel • City of Westfield, Westfield Fire Dept. and Westfield Police Dept. recipients are to be announced.

Two finalists have been named for Business of the Year. They are Huston Electric and Grand Junction Properties, owned by Bob and Michelle Beauchamp. Citizens vote for the Business of the Year recipient.

The event includes dinner and is open to non-members and members. A raffle and silent auction will be offered.

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The 2018 Adult Dance Troupe, from left, Stavros Galiotos, Kelly Alexiou, Antoni Kantazavelos, Anna Kantazavelos, Dimitrios Stefanidis, Evie Anastasiadou, Christos Nikalaou and Artemis Nikalaou. (Submitted photo)

Dance is major attraction at Greek Festival

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kelly Alexiou has been dancing at Indianapolis Greek Festival since she was 8 years old.

EVENT It has become a lifelong passion.

Alexiou, 48, has been director of the Greek Dance Program for the past year for the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

The dance troupes perform each day of the Aug. 24-26 GreekFest at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel.

Alexiou, a Fishers resident, has been dancing since the adult program started approximately three years ago. She started teaching when her oldest son, Alex Head, was in fifth grade. She taught both Alex, now 26, and Stephen Head, 23, through high school. She took a break and then returned to teach three years ago.

“We perform at all types of events as long as it is highlighting the Greek culture and community,” Alexiou said.

Alexiou said each group performs between 15 and 20 minutes.

“That leaves time for the members to

dance with it,” she said. “Our church is very much into sharing our Greek culture and heritage with all of the community.

We don’t care what nationality you are or what ethnicity you are. We want everyone to come out and enjoy being Greek for a day. That involves our food and joining us to dance. The majority of Greek dances are dancing in a circle and holding everyone’s hands. The fun thing is that we get to share our culture with the world.”

The troupes are divided by age, kindergarten through second grade, third through fifth grade, middle school, high school and adult.

“It’s fun to see the grandparents dancing with their grandchildren and even great-grandchildren,” said Alexiou, who is an executive assistant to the president and board of directors for Heartland International Film Festival.

Marina Agapios, a seventh-grader from Fishers, dances with the middle school team.

“I enjoy learning about my culture and heritage. I find it fun,” Agapios said.

GreekFest President Marika Kalyvas Bagios said an estimated 15,000 people visit during the three-day festival, although it’s

hard to get an exact count because admission is free.

“The money raised goes to the general fund, which supports the various groups and community outreach programs the church is involved with,” Kalyvas Bagios said.

Kalyvas Bagios said there are more bounce houses this year in the children’s Bounce House City area.

More than 560 volunteers participated in 2017 and a similar number is expected this year GreekFest started in 1974.

INDIANAPOLIS GREEK FESTIVAL Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel When: Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 25 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 26.

What’s new: New beers include OPA! Ale from Oaken Barrel, Chica Internacional Pale Lager from Bier Brewery and Yuengling. Lamb pita has been added to the menu.

Parking: $5 to park in the church lot.

For more: Visit indygreekfest.org.

“Celebration of the Bands” will not be held this year because of construction in downtown Carmel, Indiana Wind Symphony Conductor Charlie Conrad said.

Conrad, who started the two-day “Celebration of the Bands in 2015,” will instead have one free outdoor concert, called “American Dreams,” conducted by the IWS at 7 p.m. on the Center Green in front of The Palladium in Carmel.

The soloist for the concert is jazz clarinetist Shawn Goodman, who will play a new work by Indianapolis composer Ryan Fraley, “Rhapsody on Cue.” Among other pieces will be “American Fanfare” by James Stephenson; “Yosemite Autumn” by Mark Camphouse; “Savannah River Holiday” by Ron Nelson; and Kelly Bennette’s “American Revolution Medley.”

The concert will close with “American Dream” by James Beckel.

“He recently finished a 49-year career as principal trombone of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and is a favorite composer of the Indiana Wind Symphony,” Conrad said.

For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

Noblesville — The premiere of the Hamilton County Concert Band, sponsored by Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission, is set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 as part of the Mary Resler Concert Series in the Park at Federal Hill Commons.

Noblesville — Concert at the Commons, a free series, will feature the Flying Toasters with Sam King at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at Federal Hill Commons.

Carmel — Stella Luna & the Satellites will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 as part of the free Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo.

Carmel — Singer/songwriter Austin Stirling will appear at The Gathering in Carmel, 624 S. Range Line Rd., at 7 p.m. Aug 17. Suggested donation $10 to $20.

Fishers — Trippin’ Billies will play a free concert at 9 p.m. at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.

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the Westfield Playhouse. Hannah Jo Black, Indianapolis, plays Cindy. Mathews’ wife, MaryAnne, plays Velma, a wisecracking As a young reporter for the Bluefield (W. elder of the Jolo Church of The Lord Jesus.

Va.) Daily Telegraph from 1972 to 1987, Garet Kyle James Dorsch, Fishers, plays Mathews wrote sevTHEATER eral features on The Ran, a young newspaperman who is interviewing members of the Jolo Church of the Lord Church for his first feature story.

Jesus in rural Jolo, W. Va., which Westfield resident Thom Johnson included longtime snake handler plays two roles, Cindy’s tyrant of a Dewey Chafin. father and a drunk, who throws fireThat is the inspiration for the crackers at the church.

Carmel resident’s play, “They Shall Mathews Another IndyFringe play, “FailTake Up Serpents,” which will debut ure: A Love Story,” features 13 Carmel High at IndyFringe Festival in Indianapolis Aug. School students, 10 actors and three assis16 to 26. tant directors, CHS theater teacher Maggie “I have had the play in the back of my Cassidy said. mind for 20 years or more,” said Mathews, By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will who was a columnist for the Evansville be dead, expiring in reverse order, youngest to Courier before retiring in 2011. “My numeroldest, from blunt trauma to the head, disapous interviews with Jolo church members pearance and, finally, consumption. were among my best-received stories, and I Carmel-based Gregory Hancock Dance always thought there was the potential for Theatre will present “Intoxicating India” at a longer work with this material.”

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Wine cocktails enable you to serve budgetfriendly wines in an upscale way. They are also a great way to make fine wine go a bit further.

Instead of making specific wine suggestions, I’m going to give you a few no-fail recipes where you can use what you’ve got or what’s on sale. You’re welcome.

• My favorite ever: Take a champagne flute and drop a cube of sugar in the bottom. Splash a few drops of blood orange bitters over the cube and fill the remainder of the glass with any sparkling wine. Garnish with a twist of lemon.

• This next libation uses any white wine. Super simple. Equal parts of wine, lemonade and cranberry juice.

Mix in a pitcher, serve over ice and top with a splash of ginger ale.

• For red wine lovers, try this one: Three parts of any red and one part 7 Up. Serve over ice and add a few frozen red grapes to fancy things up.

• Last but not least, a Moscato martini. Moscato is so popular these days but pretty sweet. Mixing equal parts of chilled Moscato and icy cold vodka presents a more sophisticated approach. It can also use up that random flavored vodka you’ve been hanging onto. Almost any vodka will work.

I’d love to hear what you think. If you fix one up, drop me a line. Cheers!

Elizabeth Morse owned the Corner Wine Bar in Broad Ripple for close to 20 years. She is a graduate of IU, is a Hoosier chef, food writer, wine guru and Hamilton County Master Gardener who believes in supporting all things local. Morse has been a resident of Hamilton County for more than a decade. Check out her blog: schlepicurean.com.

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The goal was to create a transitional design for the kitchen and bathrooms while making each space work better for the homeowners’ lifestyle.

1. In the kitchen, the largest transformation came from new white cabinetry and adding more cabinets to fill the space. The cabinets’ height also was extended to the ceiling, which is a visual trick that helps to make the room appear larger.

2. Another change came from replacing the countertops in the kitchen and extending the island, which created more functional countertop space for the homeowner.

3. Convenient storage solutions were incorporated to help keep countertop appliances hidden.

4. Updates were made to the master, guest and powder bathrooms. One of the most dramatic bathroom updates came from removing the tub in the master bathroom to create more space.

Background Info: This early 1990s home is in the Woodgate neighborhood of Carmel. The homeowners love the home but wanted to give it an overall update to help them get more use out of the space they have because they plan to stay in the home for several more years.

BEFORE PROBLEMS The original kitchen felt small and there was limited cabinet storage and countertop space. The kitchen also was very dark and lacked design appeal. In addition to the kitchen, several bathrooms never had been updated.

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Dummy subjects for dummies Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Inside Taipei’s Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Hall. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Changing of the guard Commentary by Don Knebel Every hour during the day, guards change in front of an enormous statue of Chiang Kai-Shek in Taipei, Taiwan.

TRAVEL Someday soon, the statue itself will change.

Chiang Kai-Shek became chairman of the Republic of China in 1928. In 1949, after his forces were defeated by the Communists, he removed himself and 2 million Chinese to Taiwan, an island 112 miles from the mainland, where he established a government in exile and ruled with an iron fist. He maintained martial law and initiated the “white terror,” in which 140,000 Taiwanese were imprisoned and at least 3,000 executed for suspected opposition to his government.

After Chiang Kai-Shek died in 1975, the oneparty government constructed a building in his memory at the east end of 60-acre Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Park. The white Memorial Hall is covered by an eight-sided roof, the number eight representing prosperity and good fortune. Eighty-nine steps, representing Chiang Kai-Shek’s age at death, lead to an imposing hall featuring a 32-foot tall bronze statue of the seated ruler.

Beginning in the 1980s, massive demonstrations took place in the park demanding a democratic government. These demonstrations led to the first free elections in 1996, after which Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Park was renamed Liberty Park. Beginning in 2007, Taiwanese citizens began demanding that Chiang Kai-Shek’s statue be removed from Memorial Hall because of his no-longer-acceptable autocratic rule. In 2017, 30 years after the elimination of martial law, the government announced plans to remove the statue and transform the hall into a center for “facing history, recognizing agony, and respecting human rights.” Public discussions about the transformation are under way, with some people advocating that the building be destroyed. Liberty Park now contains the impressive National Concert Hall and National Theatre. How much longer it will contain Memorial Hall is an open question.

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.

Doesn’t it feel good to do battle with someone with whom you don’t agree behind the safety of GRAMMAR GUY a screen? We jump on Twitter on our smartphones to call someone a loser in all caps. We hide inside our anonymous online identities, rapidly re-sharing the outrage du jour. Our TV pundits aren’t even in the same room; they lob talking points like hand grenades at each other via satellite.

Verbal combat over social media and cable news is pointless. Nobody wins.

Today, I want to tackle the dummy subject (also referred to as an artificial or empty subject), which is a verbal construction that weakens your writing, making it seem vague and nebulous. You find yourself using a dummy subject whenever you use “it” or “there” to start a sentence without referring to the noun “it” or “there” represents. Let me use some examples: Weak: It seems like everyone’s just yelling past each other.

Better: After watching shows on MS-

NBC, Fox News and CNN for an hour, my brain hurt. It seems like everyone’s just yelling past each other.

In the second example, “it” refers back to “shows” in the first sentence.

“There” also gets used as a dummy subject: Weak: There are 37 varieties of pineapples in the world.

Better: The World Fruit Council has identified 37 varieties of pineapples in the world.

The second example is stronger because it provides a source for the fact about pineapples. Without the authority of someone like the “World Fruit Council” (which I just made up), the sentence feels indefinite.

In the same way that arguing from behind the shield of a screen makes our arguments go nowhere, using dummy subjects makes your writing sound uncertain and wobbly.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer.

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GARAGE SALE

NOW HIRING

GARAGE SALE

6160 Roxburgh Place Lochaven Noblesville 8/17 8am-2pm; 8/18 8am-12pm Misc. household items, home decor, lg zebra picture (Z Galleries), white ceramic moose head (Z Galleries), mirrored vanity, Waterford table lamp, clothing, purses.

MUSIC DULCIMER FOLK MUSIC

For your next event!

Folk, Irish, Patriotic, and Spiritual Music on unique American instrument.

Diane Breier Dmay7th@aol.com 317-815-1429

RENTAL CARMEL HOME FOR RENT

Updated 3BR/1.5 BA ranch in quiet neighborhood. Close to downtown Carmel, Monon Trail. Includes appliances. NO SMOKING. NO PETS. $1,295/mo. 317.709.6049

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING

HELP WANTED:

Looking for an entry level employee for a help desk position in a positive, upscale work environment. Perfect for high school, college-aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce. Primary duties include inbound tech support calls, emails, and light office work. Please direct resumes, work history, and questions to mkress@ theankerconsultinggroup.com.

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING

Do you care about youth and want to make a difference? If so, Chaucie’s Place has the perfect job for you!

NOW HIRING

• Administrative Assistant, Part-Time • Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Part-Time • Prevention Education Scheduler, Part-Time • Body Safety Educators, Part-Time For more information, visit our website at www.chauciesplace.org.

Chaucie’s Place provides child abuse and youth suicide prevention programs to area schools and youth serving organizations. Those interested may email their resumes to Melissa Peregrin at melissa@chauciesplace.org and add position interest to your email subject.

Part-time inside sales/telemarketer position.

Email info@youarecurrent.com

LIKE TO SEW & CREATE?

Custom drapery and soft furnishings workroom in Carmel is looking for friendly, personable people who like to sew.

Sewing experience is necessary and the desire to learn and enjoy is a must.

We’ll teach you our methods. Part-time weekday daytime, flexible 20 hour week position in a handy location in Carmel.

Ability and willingness to climb a ladder is needed. Good communication skills.

Call Mark at Silk Mountain Creations 317 815-1660 to set a time to come by.

Please do not drop-in. www.silkmountaincreations.com

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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 McGowan at KMcGowan@Ritzcharles.com

PUZZLE ANSWERS

PART-TIME DYNAMIC PERSONALITY Are you looking for a professional part-time school year position? International Business College in Indianapolis is currently seeking qualified individuals to present scheduled workshops in high school classrooms.

Training begins NOW to start presenting in August!

Candidates must possess the following skills/abilities:

• Excellent communication skills • Reliable transportation - grammar, enunciation, poise • Goal driven - results/sales oriented • Professional appearance • Previous experience with public speaking, teach• Flexibility ing, sales, and/or theater is helpful • The ability to relate to teens • Enthusiastic and energetic This is an excellent part-time opportunity for those who want to work two to four school days per week August through April.

Compensation for new presenters is $120/day plus mileage reimbursement.

Presenters are required to memorize 50-minute educational presentations and are compensated $75-$100 for each presentation learned.

Please submit a resume with current contact information to: restridge@ibcindianapolis.edu or dstange@ibcindianapolis.edu

Now Hiring Carmel Market District is now accepting applications for dedicated Team Members.

We of of departments, including: Weare arehiring hiringfor fora avariety variety positions including:

Foods Services ProducePrepared Guest Prep Cooks Deli Cashiers Meat & Seafood Deli Bakery Customer Bartender Service Meat/Seafood And more!

Gourmet Chefs and more!

Learn more more & & Apply apply online Learn onlineat: at www.MarketDistrict.com/IndyHiring www.MarketDistrict.com/IndyHiring

PUZZLE ANSWERS

Put your love of food and people to work.

Start a career with Market District today!

We offer paid training, in-store discounts, paid vacations, and more...

Market District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Toppings: CHEESE, KETCHUP, MUSTARD, ONION, PICKLE, TOMATO; Coaches: ALFORD, HINKLE, POPOVICH, VERSYP, WOODEN; Streets: KNOX, MORRIS, PROSPECT, RAYMOND; Planets: EARTH, MARS, VENUS; Calendars: GREGORIAN, JULIAN; Town: PERU

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August 14, 2018

For 100 years, we’ve loved what we do at Tucker.

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If you have ever considered a career in real estate, now is the time.

The Tucker School of Real Estate offers daytime, evening and online options to get your real estate license.

For the first 100 people who reply, the Tucker School of Real Estate is offering a special discount to celebrate 100 years of helping Indiana buyers and sellers start their story. Let us help you start your new career story today!

Email career@talktotucker.com today for your discount.

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