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ZCS recommends masks

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com The Zionsville Community Schools Board of Trustees did not take new action concerning mask requirements PANDEMIC for teachers and staff in the district’s schools, meaning teachers and staff are “strongly recommended” to wear masks, a decision that was criticized by some ZCS parents.

On July 28, the board voted 3-2 to require children younger than 12 to wear masks in school. At the board’s July 12 meeting, it unanimously adopted ZCS Supt. Scott Robison’s recommendation at the time that masks be optional and “strongly recommended” for all students, teachers and staff. Robison said because the board’s July 28 decision did not alter its July 12 decision for teachers and staff, no mask policy changes were made for the new school year, which began Aug. 3.

During the board’s Aug. 9 meeting, some parents who opposed the board’s decision to require students younger than 12 to wear masks questioned why their children were not given the same option as older students and staff.

“I didn’t know the teachers weren’t wearing masks,” Shawn Dean of Zionsville said at the board meeting. “If it’s that highly transmissible, there’s a big gap there.

Teachers can’t be immune from it. Let’s keep things consistent would be my recommendation. Again, I am full for mask choice, but I just want a choice.”

Other parents said they would like for the school to conduct a survey to determine how many parents want their child to wear a mask. The board did not respond to the proposal because it was a public comment, and not an agenda item. Another parent who opposed the mask requirement echoed the call for consistency, saying the board should at least be “consistently ridiculous.”

ZCS Board of Trustees President Debbie Ungar and board members Michael Berg and Katie Aeschliman voted in favor of requiring masks for students younger than 12. Board members Jeff Papa and Michael Coussens voted against the requirement. ZCS students 12 and older also are “strongly recommended” to wear masks, per the board’s July 12 decision.

As of Aug. 9, ZCS had reported six positive COVID-19 cases.

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Lack of mask mandate leaves businesses to set their own policies

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Businesses in central Indiana have been forced to decide if they will require customers to wear face coverPANDEMIC ings after health officials released new guidance but no mandates. The response from the business community has varied. Some are requiring masks, others are not and some feel they can’t enforce a mask requirement without a state or county mandate.

Because of the pervasiveness of the COVID-19 delta variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance July 27 recommending individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear face masks in indoor areas of substantial or high transmission, which includes all of central Indiana, according to the CDC. Local health departments soon followed suit and issued new guidance echoing the CDC’s call to recommend masks. But because masks are not mandated, as they previously had been in Indiana, businesses now must choose whether to require masks or leave them up to personal choice.

Some businesses have chosen not to require masks. Curt Whitesell, owner of Greek’s Pizzeria at 231 Park St. in Westfield, said the restaurant has chosen not to have an independent policy regarding masks for employees or guests.

“It was important to us to have as normal and comfortable an environment as possible for those that chose to work or dine with us and to implement an unnecessary or opinionated policy on either party seemed counterproductive,” Whitesell said. “For our guests, we always encourage them to dine with us when they feel comfortable, and if a mask is part of that process, they are more than welcome to practice that right. As for our employees, many of them are under the age of 18, so after the mask mandate was lifted, we asked them to discuss with their families their best individual practice.

“We will always follow what we are legally mandated, but beyond that it is an individual choice and we have had zero pushback from either side.”

Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys in Carmel required masks during the mandate, but the store now recommends customers wear masks. Store manager Keri Dorsey said the decision was made because Kits & Kaboodle

Health officials say COVID-19 is not as easily spread outdoors, but businesses are left to decide whether to require face masks indoors after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended all individuals in areas of substantial or high transmission wear masks. Above, diners eat outdoors at Muldoon’s in Carmel. (Photo by Jarred Meeks)

is a children’s store, and children younger than 12 are not eligible for a vaccine.

Other businesses have chosen to require masks for all customers, regardless of vaccination status.

Angela Gapinski, owner of Root 31, at 226 Park St. in Westfield, and Remedy, at 203 Jersey St. in Westfield, said her businesses require masks and have “always followed the CDC’s recommendations, and we will continue to regarding masks.”

“We are thankful our entire staff is vaccinated; however, we care about our community’s well-being over our individual comforts,” Gapinski said. “Wearing a mask is an easy way to show our neighbors that we care and a simple way to protect the most vulnerable.”

Liz Esra, who co-owns Cobblestone in Zionsville, said her restaurant is following guidance from the Boone County Health Dept. but is not requiring masks.

“I honestly think for a lot of people it’s going to take a mandate for them to wear (masks) again because it was at times difficult to enforce them when the mandate was in effect,” Esra said.

The delta variant has caused an increase in cases in recent weeks, leading to a surge not seen since winter, when cases were highest. On Aug. 11, the Indiana State Dept. of Health reported a seven-day moving average of 1,833 cases, the highest average

since Feb. 6. The ISDH reported a seven-day moving average of 196 on June 28.

Hospitalizations and test positivity rates also are rising, although deaths remain at record lows. Health officials say vaccinated residents account for an exceedingly low number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths and that vaccines provide the best form of protection against the disease. But some business owners believe conflicting views surrounding vaccinations have made it difficult for business owners and their employees to consider policing mask policies.

Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Allyson Gutwein said because of employee shortages many businesses feel they are not capable of enforcing mask requirements.

“I think for many of our businesses, they would appreciate having a state or county mandate about masks,” Gutwein said. “If you are going into one restaurant or one business where it requires it and another doesn’t, it leaves a level of ambiguity, and it puts it up to that business owner. You already have a number of employees that are under a great deal of stress because they are already working more hours and doing more than what’s in their capacity than in the past. Having to police mask wearing on top of that is difficult.”

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New penalties for violations

By Haley Miller news@currentzionsville.com Indiana motorists will now receive four penalty points on their driver’s license for violating the state’s handsROADS free driving law, which prohibits holding a telecommunications device while driving, Indiana BMV Commissioner Peter Lacy said during a July 29 press conference. A license is suspended when a driver receives 20 points. Speeding by 1-15 MPH results in 2 points. Drivers can also be fined up to $500.

Lacy also addressed adjustments to school and work zone infractions.

“The intent of these changes is to keep Indiana roads safe for motorists as well as students and road construction workers,” Lacy said.

Indiana hands-free driving law HEA 1070 became law in July 2020. Law enforcement officers initially focused on issuing citations and warnings to prioritize the public learning about the handsfree law, Indiana State Police Capt. Ron Galaviz said at the press conference.

“In the first year alone, law enforcement

statewide counted almost 16,000 combined citations and warnings for violation of this law,” said Galaviz, chief public information officer for the ISP. “That means that law enforcement had 16,000 opportunities to have conversations with the motoring public.”

Lacy said he encourages people to use hands-free technology or a Bluetooth adapter in their vehicles instead of holding their device if they talk on the phone, follow directions or listen to music. The only exception to the hands-free law is when a driver needs to call 911 to report an emergency.

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School and work zone infractions With the start of the 2021-22 school and increased school bus and pedestrian traffic, Indiana drivers should take care not to drive dangerously in school zones or ignore school bus stop arms, Galaviz said.

“We should treat every school bus as if one of our own children was on that bus,” Galaviz said.

Police will monitor for stop-arm violations through Sep. 15 as part of the Stop Arm Violation Enforcement program.

Drivers will receive penalty points on their licenses for school zone infractions.

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Recalling summer breaks Commentary by Ward Degler Kids are back in school! Wait a minute. My calendar says it’s only mid-August. School isn’t supposed to start unPLAIN TALK til the day after Labor Day. Fact is, the last two weeks of August were always the most important part of summer. That was when we sat down and took inventory of all the things we had done since school let out.

Those waning days of the season always started earlier than days in June and July when we slept in. August days started right after breakfast. We’d roar out the kitchen door just as Mom yelled, “Be home before dark.” We’d grab our bikes and hit the road at warp speed.

We never talked about it, but all the kids seemed to have gotten the same message.

We’d meet at the park behind the swings, stand around propped up on our bikes for a few minutes, and then take off. There were no plans. We just rode.

Main Street was first. Down the hill and turn around at the gas station. Then out to the county highway junction and another gas station. This one had a pop machine,

and we all had nickels.

Afternoons were dedicated to riding roughshod over the empty fields next to McCarthy’s barn or exploring for the hundredth time the parking lot at the abandoned brick factory. We took careful note of the “No Trespassing” sign to see if anyone had tampered with it. No one ever had.

Sometimes, we’d ride past Finch’s Drug Store. Mr. Finch would pop his head out and yell at us for being on the sidewalk. Then we’d hear him laugh.

Just before the streetlights came on, we’d head home. Some of us kept score cards where we ticked off the things we’d done that day.

The next morning we’d do it again and ride even harder. After all, we knew that when Tuesday morning came after Labor Day, it would all be over, and we’d find ourselves stuffed into stiff clothes and new shoes.

And dreaming, of course, of next summer.

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Whitestown announces Movie in the Park series lineup — The Whitestown Parks and Recreation Dept. announced the lineup for their Movies in the Park series. All movies will be shown at Main Street Park, 4286 S Main St. Pre-show activities begin at 7:30 p.m., and movies start at dusk. The schedule is as follows, but is subject to change: August 28 — “Cars 3” September 18 — “Playing with Fire” October 9 — “The Addams Family” Free popcorn will be provided courtesy of Weaver Popcorn. Additional food and drink will be available for purchase. The department encourages people to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, follow the Town of Whitestown and the Whitestown Parks Dept. on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Zionsville homes selling fast — The seller’s market for residential real estate was alive and well in Zionsville during the month of July. According to F.C. Tucker Co., the average sale price for a home in Zionsville increased 34 percent to $606,767 compared to July 2020 — the highest average sale price in central Indiana. Zionsville homes also left the market quickly, selling 56.8 percent — or 21 days — faster than this time last year.

Homes in Zionsville also saw an increase in the average price per square foot, up 22 percent to $196.84.

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Whitestown business owner gives back — Whitestown UPS store owner Don Barrett selected the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County to receive nearly $2,000 worth of books.

The UPS store in Whitestown participates in the Toys for Tots Literacy Program. Donations made to the store support literacy in the community. Thirty-eight boxes of books will be distributed throughout the county.

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mental health,” the BCSO stated in a media release.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office report“We are so proud of the hard work from all ed the county jail was “COVID free” as of of those that work in our facility,” BCSO Chief Aug. 11, after reporting a Deputy Tony Harris stated. “Our medical proPANDEMIC breakout of COVID-19 cases vider did a great job of seeing patients and a few weeks earlier. testing all of our inmates. Our maintenance The BCSO reported the jail’s first case on staff worked extremely hard to ensure the July 16. By Aug. 5, 28 facility was as clean inmates had tested as possible. Most “We are so proud of the hard work from all importantly, our positive, including of those that work in our facility,” three inmates who Corrections Officers – BCSO CHIEF DEPUTY TONY HARRIS worked tirelessly to were confirmed by the Indiana State keep our jail operaDept. of Health to be breakthrough cases. tional and inmates as safe as possible during All affected inmates were quarantined, and this challenging time.” restrictions that were made during the Boone County Sheriff Mike Nielsen said height of the pandemic were restored. the disease was likely spread through The BCSO reported the cell blocks were the jail’s air filtration system because it cleaned extensively, and its medical proinfected inmates in separate blocks. The vider tested nearly all inmates. On Aug. 10, ISDH confirmed all eight inmates who had the final tests were administered. All were received at least one dose of the vaccine negative. and tested positive had the delta variant, COVID-19 restrictions at the jail will releading Nielsen to believe that most of the main in place, according to the BCSO. cases in the jail were likely caused by the “In the coming days, BCSO will begin to same variant. look at restarting programs within our jail In a statement, Nielsen urged residents that are so important in rehabilitation and to wear masks and get vaccinated.

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Runner Satterfield seeks to help HSE win state title

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hamilton Southeastern High School senior cross-country runner Nolan Satterfield has set high expectations for the team and himself for the season.

Satterfield finished ninth in the 2020 IHSAA boys cross-country state meet in a time of 15:53.9, helping the Royals to a sixth-place team finish.

“Individually, I’m setting the bar at a top-10 finish again,” Satterfield said.

“I’m putting in a lot of work and I’m putting in a push for top five this year. As a team, we definitely have a lot of talent. We are returning all of our guys that scored last year. We’re all going to be seniors that will be scoring for us. We want to win a state championship and that’s our goal. We know it’s going to be hard work, but we know we can do it.”

Satterfield was 46th in the 2019 state meet in 16:25.9 as a sophomore and HSE was 10th. As a freshman, Satterfield placed 115th and the Royals finished 13th.

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Hamilton Southeastern senior runner Nolan Satterfield finished ninth in the state crosscountry meet last season. (Photo courtesy of Satterfield family)

trate on cross-country and track. His father Brian Satterfield was the boys basketball coach at the time. After 20 years as the boys head coach, Brian will coach the girls basketball team this season.

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teammates as they prepare for this season,” Brian said. “The chemistry appears to be great, which is always a key for success.”

Satterfield said his training was a little different for track.

“I focused more on speed and I didn’t get as much mileage, but I focused on the mile,” Satterfield said. “I won sectional and regional in the mile (1,600) with (a personal record) 4:20. I made it to the state meet and didn’t perform super well. I went out a little too hard and it came back to bite me, but overall, the season went well.”

Satterfield said the speed training might help in the cross-country season this fall.

Satterfield was coached by his mother, Deb, who previously was the boys and girls cross-country coach at HSE Intermediate/ Junior High.

As for continuing his career in college, Satterfield said Purdue University, the University of Louisville, University of Alabama and University of Kentucky have shown the most interest.

To get ready for the season, Satterfield said he is doing all he can off the course, getting more sleep, eating better and working on ways to help his recovery time.

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U.S. 421 and C.R. 550 to add Project: C.R. 500 S. widening a traffic light at this intersection. The Location: The project is similar to the project could take a few months to comC.R. 400 S. project in that it widens and plete. There will not be any closures but resurfaces C.R. 500 S. from C.R. 875 E. to there may be lane restrictions at times approximately 0.4 miles west. A full road with flaggers present. closure is anticipated.

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Expected completion: Summer 2021 Project: North/South Connector Project: Oak Street sewer/low pressure Location: The final element to begin on force main the project is the new, two-lane roundLocation: The sewer will be on the north about on Oak Street at C.R. 850 E., also side of Oak Street and extend west of known as Cooper Road. While Oak Street Cooper Road, traveling east to just west is planned to remain open to traffic of Irish Hill. throughout this phase, C.R. 850 E. will Expected completion: For the Oak Street close south of the intersection for apsewer system, expected completion is proximately 30 days during construction. mid-August. The project is currently under This is due to the change in elevation; the construction. For the low pressure force roundabout will be higher than the crossmain system, construction will begin in street, so a temporary access cannot be 2022. Expected completion is summer ZIONSVILLE

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OBITUARY Reverend Wayne Allen Patton of Carmel, Indiana ran enthusiastically into the arms of his Savior on Friday, July 23, 2021 after 92 years of love, laughter, and selfless ministry here on earth. We rejoice, knowing that he is at the gates of heaven reunited with his loving wife Norma, members of his family, and the countless souls he shepherded during his life.

Wayne was born on February 27, 1929 in Berea, Kentucky to Russell R. and Luella Adeline Patton.

He was a loving and protective older brother to his two sisters Margaret (Therkelsen) and Edith (Stamper). As a young boy growing up in the hills of Kentucky, his adventuresome spirit led him and his young comrades into many outlandish escapades – the stuff Kentucky folklore is made of. These tales and others made their way into a rich collection of stories from Wayne’s life that he recently chronicled – his final precious gift to his family.

Wayne went on to become a talented multi-sport high school athlete with a particular passion for basketball. He attended Kentucky Wesleyan College (1947-’49), Asbury College (1949-’51, Bachelor of Arts), Asbury Seminary (1951-‘53/’55, Bachelor of Divinity), Temple School of Theology (1953-’54), and Louisville Presbyterian (1960-’64, Master of Theology). It was at Asbury where he first spotted the inimitable and striking Norma Jean Hicks in a yearbook photo, and sought her out for a first date. In the months that followed, their conversations flowed easily over Coca Colas and 5-cent hot dogs (because Wayne never passed up a bargain). Their mutual love for the Lord united them and they were married on August 30, 1954.

Theirs was a partnership and love story that inspired everyone they met for the next 65 years.

Wayne faithfully followed divine promptings in every season of his life. With Norma by his side, his calls to ministry included building a church from the ground up in the Appalachian mountains, trekking through the country in a tiny airstream

trailer to hold countless revivals and tent meetings, and serving as a Methodist minister for numerous churches in the Kentucky and Indiana Conferences for 28 years. His remarkable career later included working with the Institute for American Church Growth and founding Outreach Ministries Incorporated. After he officially retired, Wayne served one final church – Salem United Methodist Church in Zionsville, Indiana, and the people of this congregation always held a special place in his heart.

Wayne was the type of Reverend who always answered the phone (even at 2 AM for a parishioner in crisis), and always answered the door (even for a couple who wanted to be married on the spot – which he did). He was particularly passionate about the importance and power of prayer. If you knew Wayne Patton, chances are you have been specifically prayed for by him. Wayne also made a profound impact on the spiritual lives of many through his writing, most notably in his book entitled “The Divine Visitor,” now in its second printing. Wayne was both scholar and servant; he balanced impressive theological intellect with genuine childlike faith. But don’t get us wrong, he never missed an opportunity to mention that he was a man of the cloth if it might merit a discount on a haircut, dishwasher or dessert.

When it came to his family, nothing brought Wayne more joy than his three children – Russell, Nancy and Eva, and his three grandchildren – Kara, Laura and Liz. He was fiercely protective and proud to be a Dad and a “Papaw.” His love for his children and grandchildren spilled over into a love for lessfortunate children. He was known for bundling up his three granddaughters at Christmas and taking them on his excursions to find children in need that he could surprise with an envelope of cash, as he told them with his warm smile, “God loves you.”

His commitment to Christ only deepened and his spirit only sweetened as he lived this last season of life. When his beloved Norma Jean entered heaven in January of 2020, he rejoiced that

she had received her eternal reward. During the past year and a half, he has been a magnificent example of faith and resilience to all of us in his family as he navigated the strange and often solitary days of the pandemic without her by his side, and he did so with unyielding grace, kindness and positivity. He never stopped reaching out to others; he loved his caregivers at Sunrise on Old Meridian like family and he was known for stopping them on their rounds to ask them how they were doing, and to pray for them.

We will miss his booming laugh around the dinner table and how he wove the phrase ‘lo and behold’ into every story. We will miss traveling with him to the Holy Land, Myrtle Beach (heaven on earth according to Wayne), and Brown County. At Christmas, we will miss the conviction with which he always sang “The First Noel” a few stanzas too early at the Christmas Eve service, his signature pecan brittle, and his sacrosanct telling of the Christmas story complete with Santa hat and his own improvisational details.

We will miss him terribly. But we do not grieve without hope, because we know that we will walk the shores of glory – together with him – someday too, and in the meantime, he has been greeted with the warmest heavenly welcome: Well done, good and faithful servant.

Wayne’s spirit lives on in his son Rev. Russell Patton (Kim); daughters Nancy Palmer (Bill), and Eva Patton; granddaughters Liz Erb (Brock), Laura Graham (Jeffrey), and Kara Bender (Peter); and great granddaughter Nora Lyn Bender.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Carmel United Methodist Church, Carmel, Indiana. A celebration of life service will follow at 12:00 PM. If you wish to honor Wayne with a donation, please consider the Asbury University (or Seminary) Student Scholarship Fund (Asbury.edu/giving), or the United Methodist Children’s Home (iumch.org) – both causes close to his heart.

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Zionsville couple enhance job opportunities for people with disabilities

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com At their home in northern Zionsville, Janice and David Agarwal have founded Watch Us Farm, where the couple employs adults with special needs and aims to provide them with a vocation after high school.

Located at 9906 E. 200 S., Watch Us Farm is a private nonprofit that provides job opportunities for high-functioning adults with special needs. The adults learn, work and connect with each other as they tend to the farm and work with textiles, making blankets, scarves and other items.

“We are taking that group and providing a safety net and working on behavior plans and life skills so that they can be successful,” Janice said. “What we’re finding beyond meets the expectations you would believe. We’ve got kids that have almost perfect memories. Some of these autistic kids would blow your mind with what their abilities are, but because nobody has ever taken the time to learn who they are, they are sitting in a house doing nothing — absolutely nothing. But yet we give them a job.

We give them dignity, and you see a change like you’ve never seen before.”

The farm was founded in 2018. The Agarwals employ 15 adults with disabilities. Who range in age from 19 to 60 and are supported by interns and volunteers. Adults earn at least minimum wage, with opportunies to earn more.

“You see them laughing and having a

Janice Agarwal and her husband, David, opened Watch Us Farm in 2018. (Photo by Jarred Meeks)

good time and having real friends,” Janice said. “You see them motivated to do things.

They come to work because they want to work and they want to have friends. They don’t have that at any other place because there is nothing like this.”

Janice, 59, a pediatric physical therapist and developmental and sensory specialist, said the nonprofit’s long-term objectives are to create a self-sustaining community that offers job opportunities, housing and social circles for adults with disabilities.

The Agarwals were inspired by other nations, particularly in Europe, that have given adults with disabilities a vocation and dormitories that allow them to be around peers, as opposed to in the U.S., where Janice said the nation’s focus is on graduating high school, leaving parents “without hope” when their children turn 18.

Watch Us Farm provides jobs to adults with disabilities. (Photo courtesy of Watch Us Farm)

The Agarwals, who purchased the property for the farm nearly eight years ago, were also inspired by their son, Alex, 21, a Zionsville Community Schools graduate, who has a disability.

“I thought I was a kind, sympathetic therapist who could understand,” Janice said.

“When you have your own kid with special needs, it is gut-wrenching, and you can’t understand why. That day on, life becomes a fight.”

Janice said most people never understand how different life can be for parents of a child with special needs. She will never see her son have typical life experiences, she said. But with the couple’s efforts at the farm, they hope to provide an alternative path.

“I thought these were really cool in Europe. I thought they were great,” Janice said. “We believe it’s important that a community has a place like this, that parents have hope.”

Jennifer Schwent, 47, of Westfield works at the farm as a project manager. Her son, Whitely, 18, has autism and other disabilities. The family heard of the farm and decided to volunteer until Whitley was old enough to work there.

“It gave us hope that one day there may be a place for our son to work at something he loves — not something he has to do or something that is just available for someone with his needs — and possibly a place he will be able to live,” Schwent said.

For more, visit watchusfarm.com.

ON THE COVER: Adults with disabilities work at Watch Us Farm. (Photo courtesy of Watch Us Farm)

SUPPORT THE FARM Watch Us Farm is providing opportunities for the public to support its goals, visit its property and buy organic vegetables.

The nonprofit will host multiple events that founders Janice and David Agarwal say will be a way for the community to support adults with special needs. On Sept. 25, Watch Us Farm will host a fundraising event, its inaugural Dinner at Dusk Gala, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Sept. 25 at the farm. It will include a gourmet dinner with the farm’s food, wine pairings, live music and auctions.

Tables of 10 are available.

Families with children with disabilities also are invited to pick pumpkins and play games at the farm’s free Oct. 2 fall festival. For more, visit watchusfarm.ticket.qtego.net/tickets/list.

Watch Us Farm is entirely supported by foundation, corporate and private donations and by the sale of its products.

Besides raising funds, Janice said the public events spread awareness.

She said that while a person’s disability can’t be changed, the way people with disabilities are viewed can be.

“This is how we help, by educating our community who doesn’t even see these kids,” Janice said. “Then we can change the problem. We can only fix a problem once there is awareness.”

On several occasions, Watch Us Farm has invited Zionsville Community Schools elementary students to visit the property, giving young children the chance to watch and interact with adults with disabilities at they work.

“We invite schools because at a young age we can teach young kids that it’s OK to have special needs, that we’re all different, and that’s OK,” Janice said.

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For many of us, the lockdowns and closed restaurants precipitated by the pandemic and our reaction to it led to a renewed interest in the food we eat.

For months, it was nearly impossible to purchase the ingredients for us to make our own bread. The lowly yeast packet was elevated to a highly prized and often hoarded treasure. Still, benefitted by countless cookbooks that we’d not touched in years, or by the ubiquitous nature of the internet query (ask your browser how to boil an egg and you will find nearly infinite advisors), we came to experiment with home cooking. The plebeian meatloaf became an Epicurean delight. And common stew was explored in every variation.

There is Irish stew, but it is only the beginning. Wikipedia’s page, List of stews, outlines a few, 177 to be exact, with advice on ingredients and preparation strategies. So, the earnest among us might undertake to experiment a bit.

Carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, a bit of meat, maybe it is seafood, and spices to bring it all together. Into the pot or pan it goes, and with some time and attention, voilà — we have stew. All the ingredients, measured, prepared and warmed together, over time, deliver a tasty treat.

But what if we’ve allowed our concoction to become under salted? Well, wouldn’t we add a bit more salt? But what if we’ve allowed our concoction to become too salty? That is trickier. We could start again — throwing out all ingredients and the time to prepare them.

Or could we simply put in more stew until it is to our taste? Even as we continue to grow our ongoing melting pot, if we don’t like the flavor, do we dispose of it all or instead consider how to offset the abundance of deleterious spice?

What a difference a year makes! I’ve said this often, but when I look back over the past 12 months, it couldn’t be more apt.

In August of 2020, almost this same week, I had been banished from school for a 10-day quarantine thanks to our youngest daughter contracting COVID-19.

She and a group of her besties had gone to a belated graduation party with no masks, and then on to a restaurant where they shared straws (I’m shaking my head as I type. What dummies!). I hadn’t even met all of my students at that point because we were on an alternating block, hybrid, whackadoodle schedule that had me periodically questioning my commitment to teaching.

In August of 2020, my father was still with us. He was in the final stages of cancer, confined to a hospital bed in the den of the house I’d grown up in, feisty and curmudgeonly, but slowly losing the fight. I spent more hours with Dad last summer than I had since I’d been a teenager, soaking up as much of him as I could.

In August of 2020, we as a nation were holding our collective breath as the presidential election campaigns began to intensify and the calls for social justice continued to increase. The unknown direction of both kept me awake many a night.

But in August of 2021, my classroom is once again filled with energy and excitement and real live human beings; Dad is no longer suffering and has become quite the guardian angel; and the nation, though far from healed, feels less on the brink. What a difference a year makes.

Peace out.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “It was because we failed to do the thing we really have a genius for, which is compromise. Americans like to think of themselves as uncompromising. Our true genius is for compromise. Our whole government’s founded on it. And, it failed.”

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Putting cancel culture behind me Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Marc Allan is a good friend, and until recently, we talked about four times a day. True, I was the one who HUMOR always called him, but I don’t really keep track of stuff like that. However, I think now the relationship may be over. I have deleted him from my contact list.

Not sure why, but Marc was the recipient of every butt-dial call I made. It got to the point that when Marc answered the phone, he’d say: “Is this an intentional call? Do you have something to actually say to me?” After bothering him so many times, I prepared for this embarrassing situation in case it happened again.

“Hi, Dick. What’s up?”

“Oh, hi. Marc? I called to er … um … is that Fred the Mastodon exhibit still on display?

I’ve been thinking about coming to see it.”

Marc, who is the director of communication at the Indiana State Museum, knew I had no interest in mastodons. But he asked me to mention in this column their new exhibit featuring Indiana’s best artists — to pay him back for pestering him four times

a day and for allowing me to use his real name in this story.

I asked some of my techie friends how I could avoid making these unintentional calls. One suggested that Marc’s last name begins with an A, and the phone automatically calls the first name on my contact list when I sit on the device. That’s when I deleted his contact info. About an hour later, the phone rang.

It got to the point that when Marc answered the phone, he’d say: “Is this an intentional call? Do you have something to actually say to me?”

– DICK WOLFSIE “Dick, it’s Ashley at Nationwide Insurance.

Are you OK?” “Yes, why do you ask?”

“You called me three times this morning but didn’t speak. Have you been in an accident?”

“Kind of. I rear-sended Marc Allan several times yesterday.”

Ashley asked why I was now calling her. I

explained that she was next on my contact list alphabetically and that unless I spent the rest of my life standing up, she could possibly be hearing from me several times a day. She requested that I delete her from my contacts as well.

“Wait, what will I do if I really need to call you?” I asked.

“How about changing my name to Zelda?”

I’ve never had a problem like this with anyone else. Berl, my college newspaper editor, never got a butt-dial call from me. Neither have my nephew, Barry, or my best friend, Bob. I decided to sit down and think about this. But just when I got comfortable, I heard my phone start dialing. This was frustrating. I had no idea who I had accidentally called, but I quickly fished the phone out of my back pocket to be ready for whoever answered.

I was pretty sure their name would start with the letter B.

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

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LEGAL NOTICE DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC Public notice is hereby given to affected property owners pursuant to 170 IAC 4-94(f) that within two (2) to six (6) weeks of the date of this notice, weather permitting, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC will be performing vegetation management as part of its power line maintenance program in the area described below. As part of this project, one of its contractors that employ qualified utility line clearance tree workers will be trimming and/or removing trees and brush to clear the lines of vegetation in order to provide safe and reliable electric service. Vegetation management will be performed in/near Arcadia, Cicero on or near streets identified below: Beginning at the substation located near the corner of Devaney Rd & E 256th St, to include the areas around & near: N of E 216th St, E of 31, W of Devaney Rd, S of E 296th St The date this notice is published initiates the two (2) week period for calculating implied consent by an affected property owner under 170 IAC 4-9. If you have any questions you may contact the Duke Energy Vegetation Management toll free number, 866-385-3675.

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Fitting back-to-school shoes Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan It always seems like kids are outgrowing their shoes. This can make it tempting to use online shopping platPODIATRY forms for back-to-school shoes. But getting the right fit for children’s shoes is key to preventing foot problems, and the best fittings happen in stores, with professional help (no, the shoe stores did not pay me to write this article). Check out these fitting tips, so your child will be school-ready while being free from bothersome foot pain.

Signs of wear Even if your child hasn’t outgrown his or her shoes, it still might be time for a new pair. Over time, the cushioning and arch support of shoes wears down. And that could lead to heel pain. Your child’s risk for tendonitis, sprains and fractures goes up when shoes lose their shock absorption.

How can you spot a worn-out shoe? A supportive shoe shouldn’t bend in the midsole area (but it can be flexible in the toe area). And if there is any kind of damage around the edges of the sole, it’s ready for replacing.

Find the fit Once you’re in the shoe store, have a professional measure your child’s foot (if left and right are different lengths, fit the shoe to the larger foot). Even when you know the right shoe size, you must remember that different brands create different-size fits.

To make sure your child walks comfortably, his or her shoes should leave about a finger’s width of room between the shoe edge and your child’s big toe. While it’s tempting to leave extra room, that’s a bad idea. Your child’s feet will slide around in roomy shoes. And that can lead to toe injury and a higher risk of ingrown toenails.

Unique conditions If your child has flat feet, extra help may be needed. Because flat feet tend to spread wide, styles with roomy toe boxes may fit best. Plenty of arch support will help your child avoid foot pain.

A board-certified foot surgeon and wound specialist, Dr. David Sullivan is the owner of Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. Contact him at drs@ westfieldfoot.com.

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Fiber to fight diabetes – New research shows that people who are willing to more than double the fiber in their diets from 16 to 37 grams per day can better control diabetes. It needs to be a high amount of diverse types of fibers. Getting nearly 40 grams may sound like a tall order, but it’s actually not that hard and it could make a radical difference in your blood sugar level by increasing insulin production.

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Wake up faster — If you have trouble waking up in the morning, try using your shower as a stimulant. Switch the water temperature from hot to cold several times, holding each temperature for about 10 seconds. The changes in temperature can rev up your blood flow, which can help make you more alert.

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Source: BottomLineHealth.com Hidden sugars – Added sugars come in many forms, so it can be hard to find on the ingredients list of your foods. There are at least 61 different forms of sugars. Some of the lesser-known sugars include agave nectar, cane juice, dextrin, malt syrup, mannose and sorghum. For the complete list of sugar names, visit sugarscience.ucsf.edu.

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BUSINESS LOCAL BACH TO ROCK CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING

After opening schools in Carmel and Fishers, Zionsville residents Andy and Jennifer Flickner opened a Bach to Rock location at 10895 N. Michigan Rd. The school offers private music lessons and group classes to people of all ages and skill levels. Through their schools, the Flickners aim to “bring music to the people.” Above, Bach to Rock staff celebrate at the school’s July 31 grand opening. (Photo courtesy of Bach to Rock)

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Classical Mystery Tour makes Carmel Symphony Orchestra debut

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jim Owen wanted to create a new twist on a tribute band to The Beatles.

He wanted to back CONCERT The Beatles’ music by an orchestra.

“Long story short, I made it happen,” said the 54-year-old Owen, who started Classical Mystery Tour in 1996.

Classical Mystery Tour will be joined by Carmel Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Sept.

5 at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel.

This is the group’s first time playing with CSO. However, CSO Artistic Director Janna Hymes has worked with the Classical Mystery Tour previously with another orchestra.

Hymes described the group as the most high-quality tribute band because, in her view, the “guys look and sound like The Beatles.”

Originally playing George Harrison when the group launched, Owen moved to the John Lennon role a few years later and remained there.

Tony Kishman, who plays Paul McCartney, has been in the role since the start.

Chris Camilleri, who plays Ringo Starr, has been with the group since its second show, which was in 1997.

Playing with an orchestra sets Classical Mystery Tour apart from other Beatles tribute groups.

“We generally play with 20 or 30 orchestras a year,” Owen said. “Sometimes, it’s just a one-night show, and sometimes it’s two, three or four nights.”

Owen said Classical Mystery Tour has played at Conner Prairie several times, with and without the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

“They told us they like the energy without the orchestra, but what makes us special is the orchestra,” he said. “I always prefer and love playing with an orchestra.”

Owen said both indoor and outdoor concerts have their strengths and weaknesses.

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Jim Owen fills John Lennon’s role in Classical Mystery Tour. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Symphony Orchestra).

“Outdoor is really great for that kind of festival atmosphere,” Owen said.

The concert will open with an orchestra overture.

“The rest of the concert is us with the orchestra together,” Owen said. “It’s a re-creation of the original Beatles recordings. We play whatever The Beatles played, guitar, bass and drums, vocals. The orchestra plays at the same time whatever was done on the original recordings.”

For example, Kishman, as McCartney, plays acoustic guitar on “Yesterday,” backed up by a string quartet.

“It’s done exactly like the original,” Owen said. “Then there are more full songs. Like “I Am the Walrus” had more strings and French horns.”

Owen said the early Beatles hits didn’t use any orchestra.

“As they got into the middle ‘60s and late ‘60s, you’d be surprised how many of their songs used full or partial orchestra,” Owen said. “Our opener song (‘Got to Get You into My Life’) is from the ‘Revolver’ album in 1966, and it is has saxophones and trumpets, kind of like a Motown sound to it. That’s what we use is four trumpets

and four saxophones to recreate the sound.”

Early on, Classical Mystery Tour didn’t play early Beatles songs because it didn’t want to create an orchestral arrangement.

“Fans appreciate the respect we put into it,” Owen said of the music.

Owen said fans said they missed the early Beatles songs.

“We started adding early songs like ‘I Saw Her Standing There,’ and maybe something like ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’” Owen said.

Owen said he is contemplating doing a similar idea with all different songs from the 1960s.

“There are a lot of really neat songs with orchestral arrangements,” he said.

“That’s something we have in the works to do in the next year or two.”

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic hitting in mid-March of 2020, the group played only two shows, including one in Terre Haute, in the summer last year.

Owen said since April, the schedule has been closer to normal.

For more, visit carmelsymphony.org and classicalmysterytour.com.

The City of Carmel Chinese Mooncake Festival is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The free event features a dragon parade, music, dancing and mooncakes. For more, visit Facebook. com/CarmelMooncakeFestival.

GreekEats replaces Indy GreekFest editorial@youarecurrent.com The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Carmel will host its first-ever GreekEats event (Aug. 27-28), in lieu of Indy GreekFest.

Guests can pre-order meals and desserts and enjoy it under a large tent while listening to music and watching or joining informal Greek dancing.

All food and bakery orders must be made in advance. Organizers recommend that pre-orders be made at least one day ahead to secure your order. Tours will be offered at select times. Visitors are encouraged to sign up on the event website at their preferred time.

Free parking will be available on the grounds of the Cathedral. Pickup times for GreekEats is 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Aug. 27. For Aug. 28, the times are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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ZCHS graduate joins Broadway performers for ‘Hamlet’ show

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Christina Barnes became friends with Discovering Broadway founder Joel Kirk through mutual friends from CONCERT Ball State University’s theater program.

“We became quick friends,” Barnes said.

“He graduated before I got there. We have a lot in common. I’ve volunteered a few times for Discovering Broadway, and I’m really

excited to perform.”

Barnes, a 2015 Zionsville Community High School, will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 in a concert from the new musical “Hamlet” in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theatre at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. Kirk, a 2012 Carmel High School Barnes graduate, also is the director of “Hamlet,” which is in the development

stage before it lands on Broadway. The “Hamlet” writers’ retreat begins Aug. 17 at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.

The concert features Jordan Donica (“My Fair Lady”) as Hamlet, Samantha Pauly (“Six”) as Ophelia, Adam Pascal (“Rent”) as King Claudius, and Bryonha Marie Parham (“Prince of Broadway”) as Gertrude.

“When I was a kid, I was always performing in the Indiana shows, so it’s amazing to be back on an Indiana stage,” Barnes said.

“It’s fun to do with Indiana friends along

with some big-time Broadway stars. It’s really a blessing.”

Barnes went to New York after graduating from Ball State in 2019.

“I was blessed to be in two off-Broadway musicals,” Barnes said. “One of them was ‘Frankenstein,” and the other was called ‘Swing,’” Barnes said. “I got to do some fun stuff before the shutdown (in Mid-March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic).”

For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org.

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August 26 Billy Stritch “Billy’s Place” with special guests…The ATI TRIO September 30 Blue Eyed Bettys with special guest Don Farrell October 28 Michele McConnell “Lush Life; A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt” with special guest Cynthia Collins

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CHS actor relishes ‘Newsies’ role

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Tiek said “Newsies” is a great story of teamwork, determination and perseverance.

“We could all use a story with a happy Sam Tiek has been eager for this opportu- ending these days,” he said. nity since first watching “Newsies.”

Tiek said his favorite number is “Carrying The Carmel High The Banner.”

THEATER School sophomore “I think it’s a great way to start will perform in Beef & the show and introduce the audiBoards Dinner Theatre’s production ence to the ‘Newsies,’” he said. “It’s of “Newsies” Aug. 19 to Oct. 3. such an energetic song, and it really “I have loved ‘Newsies’ ever since draws everyone into the show right I was 5 years old, and I saw it for from the very beginning.” the first time on TV with Christian Tiek said he started acting when Tiek Bale and David Moscow,” Tiek said. a talent agent saw him in a gym“I also loved watching the Broadway version nastics class at age 5. of it. I have wanted to perform in ‘Newsies’ “I did a national commercial for USA Gymever since. I’m super honored to be playing nastics at the age of 5, but my real passion JoJo.” for acting began in fourth grade when my Tiek said he is excited to perform in his drama teacher cast me as Timon in ‘Lion first Beef & Boards show.

King Jr.,’” he said. “I have loved it ever since.

“It is challenging being one of only a few My favorite roles have included Ren Mckids in the cast,” he said. “We have to keep Cormack in ‘Footloose’ with Carmel Middle up with all of these super-talented adults.

School and Lord Farquaad in ‘Shrek Jr.’ with It’s also fun, though. All of the adults are so Civic Theatre.” nice to us, and we are so lucky to be a part For more, visit beefandboards.com. of such a great group of people.”

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Where’s Amy attended the 2021 Lobster Palooza Aug. 8 at Daniel’s Vineyard benefitting the Indianapolis Opera. Guests enjoyed fresh lobster prepared by locally owned A Cut Above Catering, specialty cocktails and wine, and then danced the night away to the tunes of the Dean Martini Band. Broadway selections also were performed by Indianapolis Opera veterans Daniel Narducci and Marci Jackson.

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DISPATCHES Mooncake Festival set for Aug. 21 — The City of Carmel Chinese Mooncake Festival is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The free event features a dragon parade, music, dancing and mooncakes. For more, visit Facebook. com/CarmelMooncakeFestival.

Spin Doctors set new date — Fishers Parks announces the band Spin Doctors will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers, following the postponement of the originally scheduled June 25 performance as part of the Spark!Fishers festival. The Grammy-nomi-

nated band is best known for its early 1990s hits “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 7 and No. 17, respectively.

Admission is free. Chairs and blankets are welcome. For more, visit ndamp.com.

Art on the Prairie set — Art on the Prairie is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22 at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Local artisans will have their work on display and available for purchase. The Indiana Folk Music Society will play at 11 a.m. Admission is included in Conner Prairie admission fee.

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Mary Knebel, left, and her father, Don Knebel, on the Dentzel Carousel. (Photo courtesy of Don Knebel)

History of the Dentzel Carousel Commentary by Don Knebel Growing up in Star City, Ind., I occasionally visited Logansport’s Riverside Park, riding what I called its “merryTRAVEL go-round.” Today, Logansport’s Dentzel Carousel is one of Indiana’s 43 National Historic Landmarks.

In 1860, 20-year-old Gustav Dentzel came to Philadelphia from Germany, where his father had taught him to carve carousel animals. In 1867, Gustav opened the Dentzel Carousel Co., producing two or three carousels a year featuring lifelike horses and other animals carved from bass and linden wood. In 1900, the Fort Wayne Consolidated Railway Co. obtained a Dentzel carousel for its Robinson Park. The carousel’s 38-animal wooden menagerie consisted of horses, reindeer, goats, giraffes, a lion and a tiger.

When Robinson Park closed in 1919, a private owner moved the carousel to Logansport’s Spencer Park. In 1949, a subsequent owner moved the carousel to Riverside Park and housed it in an open-sided pavilion near the Eel River. The carousel featured a metal chute filled with 69 steel rings and one

brass ring. Riders on the outside animals reached for the rings. Anyone grabbing the brass ring received a free ride.

In 1972, Logansport Jaycees raised money to purchase the carousel so that it would remain in Riverside Park. In 1987, the carousel, one of the three oldest in the United States, was designated a National Historic Landmark, as was another of the three oldest, now in the Indianapolis Children’s Museum. Logansport’s Dentzel Carousel was restored in 1993 and moved to an enclosed building just east of its original pavilion. In 1999, an electric band organ was added to the carousel, complete with bells, drums and a flag-waving miniature conductor beating time. Volunteers with the nonprofit Cass County Carousel, Inc., operate the carousel. A ride costs $1 and anyone grabbing the brass ring still receives a free ride.

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

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FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-932-2115

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SUNNY SANIBEL AVAILABLE

2021 AUG 16TH THRU SEPTEMBER 30, NOV. 11 THRU DECEMBER 22 2021-2022 DECEMBER 31 THRU JANUARY 19 *Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo *4th Floor with Gulf View *A Beautiful Inviting Pool *2 Lanais with Lounge Chairs *Plenty of Great restaurants to choose from *Perfect biking and walking paths *Up to 6 People A PARADISE AWAITS YOU Please email: rkojsc3@aol.com for rate info and details.

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

Flexible, part time work.

Apply at: www.FetchPetCare.com

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED

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

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Direct Support Professional

North Indy | Fishers, Lafayette and surrounding areas Sign on bonus • Full-time & Part-time availability Starting pay $13-$14 an hour • Days, Evenings, Weekend and Overnight PTA (Full time) (Full time) • Employee Owned Company

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

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

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NOW HIRING SECURITY OFFICERS FT/PT & Seasonal hours available Hiring for all shifts

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Open Interviews every Wednesday 10-3.

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Autumn Elegance STYLE SHOW & LUNCHEON Featuring healthcare hero models

Sponsored by the Riverview Health Medical Staff

Riverview Health Auxiliary invites you and your friends to attend the Autumn Elegance Style Show & Luncheon featuring the latest fashions by The Secret Ingredient, Bash Boutique and Riverview Health Gift Shop.

8777 Purdue, Suite 300, Indianapolis IN 46268

Sept. 9, 2021

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The Bridgewater Club 3535 East 161st Street, Carmel

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