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ON THE MEND PAWS, WINGS & OTHER THINGS RESCUES AND REHABILITATES NATIVE INDIANA WILDLIFE Writer / Matt Keating Photography Provided

Katja Kimball, president of Paws, Wings & Other Things, has a special place in her heart for wild animals, and goes out of her way to help them.

She says the mission of Paws, Wings & Other Things is “to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned, injured or sick native Indiana wildlife and return them back into their natural habitat, as well as educate the public about wildlife and promote their conservation.”

It’s a mission that requires a lot of time and dedication. Kimball often works 17 hours a day to help wild animals. She is fully committed to helping creatures in need.

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says. “The public can reach out to me for injured and orphaned wildlife, and I take in the animals to provide the care they need. When they are ready, we return them to the wild.”

Kimball gets medical help for the animals when they need it.

“I have a licensed veterinarian that comes to my facility to ensure the proper care for the animals,” Kimball says.

Kimball also educates the community on how they can help wild animals.

“I give educational talks when groups or places reach out,” Kimball says. “These talks are free.”

Kimball has rescued and rehabilitated

some very sick animals recently, including raccoons, foxes and owls.

owls in our care. They were hit by cars or got caught on a fence or had eye injuries.”

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“We received several foxes with mange, which is caused usually by stress, because these foxes have a lowered immune system and have underlying infections,” Kimball says. “They get treatment for mange and antibiotics. We get many raccoons throughout the year. The most recent ones had injured feet and legs.

One was hit by a car and had internal injuries. We currently have four barred

Kimball says Paws, Wings & Other Things always needs financial help.

Kimball plans to stay dedicated to Paws, Wings & Other Things for many years to come. She says she has been dedicated to helping animals since she was younger.

“People can mainly help with donations and ordering from my Wish List on Amazon,” she says. “We need money, old towels and blankets, toys, stuffed animals, and meat donations. We currently have meat eaters. To raise money, we also have Facebook fundraisers. We need money

“I’m from Germany,” she says. “I started caring about animals as a child. I moved to the United States in 1989. I was one of the founding members of Paws, Wings & Other Things. The name was my idea. I’ve been with

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Unquestionably, 2020 was a crazy year as a result of the pandemic. During that time, people began spending a lot more time at home, whether it was to work, study or just relax. As a result, suddenly home improvement experts saw a spike in their services because folks wanted to turn their homes into personal sanctuaries that spotlighted the features that were important to them.

For years, Jon Beaman and his wife, Olivia, had tackled remodeling jobs in their own homes. In doing so, the pair found they had a passion for it, making 2020 the perfect time to open up their own home improvement business.

Part of the reason the couple started Beaman Home Improvement in 2020 is because they were seeing a drop in quality craftsmanship in the home improvement industry. Because this is where they excelled, they were eager to raise the bar in this market.

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your home and the feeling of satisfaction you have when you see your vision come to life,” says Beaman. “Improving functionality, visual appeal or both can really make your house feel more like a home.”

When they launched Beaman Home Improvement, they asked customers to share their two primary frustrations when it comes to dealing with contractors. Number one was lack of communication, as contractors refused to call them back. Number two was a lack of professionalism, as contractors simply didn’t show up when they promised.

“We set out to change both those things,” says Beaman. Olivia, the project coordinator, handles all the phone calls, and schedules estimates and bids. If she can’t take a call when it comes in, she returns the call right away. When she schedules the team for a job, they arrive promptly and without fail.

“I’m proud of our communication,” says Beaman. “When we say we’re going to be there, we’re there. That’s important to people.”

Beaman lives by a set of values that he holds dear, both personally and professionally.

This means standing by his word, being transparent with communication, and ensuring an excellent caliber of work that is superior to others in the business.

“No one works like me and my team,” he says. “They are good, clean-cut guys who are the best at what they do. People like having us in their homes.”

Although Beaman and his team can take on work of any kind, they specialize in kitchens, bathrooms, basements and general interior remodeling.

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“Those are the spaces people use all the time, and we pay close attention to detail because details matter,” says Beaman, who has an expert eye for spotting potential in projects and spaces.

“Bringing a client’s vision to reality allows me to share in that rewarding feeling when they see the finished product,” he says.

Starting a home improvement business was a natural step for Beaman, as it allowed him to blend his creativity, expertise and love of detail.

“I enjoy turning outdated areas in people’s homes into beautiful and practical spaces that will serve them for years to come,” Beaman says.

Although they try for quick response times, since they are a small, niche team, their schedules fill up quickly, so it’s best to book a couple of months in advance.

Because people value their time and space, Beaman does his best to not start a project until he knows he can finish it in a timely manner. As such, clients don’t have to live with messes in unfinished areas for extended periods.

Not only is Beaman Home Improvement located in Center Grove, but Beaman and his wife have also been Center Grove residents for years.

“We love living in this community and serving this community,” he says.

When it comes to his business, Beaman is most proud of the quality of work that he and his team provide.

“We have integrity, we’re honest and we’re not trying to make a quick buck,” he says. “We’re here for the long run.”

This is precisely why they see so many repeat clients. “We have a lot of customers now that we are doing second and third projects with,” Beaman says.

“Repeat customers is a good sign to me that we’re doing something right.”

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amie Dampier, 39, has had a needle and thread in her hand ever since she was 5 years old. Now a master seamstress and owner/founder of Hous of Dampier, a premier sewing shop and clothing alteration service, Dampier can add a new line to her vita: a member of 50 Cent’s touring entourage. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came as a surprise, but also seemed to be kismet.

For years, Dampier has worked as part of the local wardrobe team at Ruoff Music Center to help when artists such as Rod Stewart and Janet Jackson come to town.

In this capacity, she preps garments for shows, washing, drying and pressing costumes, as well as inspecting each of them to be sure there are no rips, holes or tears. Because Dampier is such a seasoned seamstress, she’s been asked by some artists to do more. For instance, when Shania Twain performed at Ruoff last summer, she asked Dampier to make her a rhinestone dress right there, on the spot.

“I could not have been more excited,” Dampier says.

The 50 Cent concert was a huge show that included 10 dancers and five wardrobe changes. In total, Dampier and her team were responsible for prepping more than 100 pieces for each show.

“Before the July 27 show, I had to immediately fix things because some of the costumes were falling apart,” Dampier says.

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how professional she was, dubbing her ‘The Magic Maker’ for her keen eye, quick work and incredible talent. They were so impressed by Dampier’s abilities they asked if she would join them for the remainder of the tour. She chuckled and said, “I wish,” to which they replied, “We’re serious.”

She had 30 minutes to decide if she was going to upend her life for the next five months. The U.S. tour ran until September 22, followed immediately by an international tour, which concluded on December 14.

Dampier had brides and other clients who were counting on her, not to mention her two children, aged 12 and 4.

While it was not an easy decision, she knew she couldn’t pass up the opportunity, although she admits to being an emotional mess when she had to kiss her sleeping boys goodbye at four in the morning before leaving on the tour in late July.

“I criss-crossed all of North America with this tour,” Dampier says. “Places I’d otherwise never see in my life.”

Each member of the four-person wardrobe crew was given a primary task, although they also had to know everyone else’s jobs so that they could step in, if needed, should someone become sick or incapacitated. Dampier was in charge of anything that had to do with the dancers, such as getting their dressing rooms ready

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and ensuring they had towels, water, mirrors and air conditioning. She also reconstructed any garments when they got destroyed, which occurred regularly.

“The dancers worked their tails off every night,” Dampier says. “After every show we had things to fix on their costumes busted zippers, missing buttons, holes and tears.”

She was also responsible for setting up wardrobe changes for the next show. This is where her work with the Center Grove Show Choir for the past 19 years came in handy.

“I’ve learned how to do a lot of MacGyver-ing, using unique materials and coming up with crazy reveals, and ways to layer costumes so performers can do quick changes,” Dampier says. “That definitely set me up for the fast wardrobe changes on tour.”

Dampier also wasn’t fazed by late nights or long hours.

“I’ve always managed to balance work and time with my children,” she says. “I make sure I get dinner for my kids, put them to bed and come back to work. That dedication and determination, not to mention working crazy hours and running on little sleep, all paid off. But I tell you what - going on tour is not for a person who likes a nine-to-five job.”

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“If we needed a break, they made sure we got it,” says Dampier, who was treated like part of the family as soon as she joined the tour.

“I tend to get along with most anyone,” Dampier says. “My sister says that spending all those years working with interns honed my teaching skills and developed my patience.”

Interestingly, just four months before Dampier was asked to join the tour, 50 Cent was in Greenwood doing a bottle signing for his alcohol brand at a liquor store across from the mall. Dampier went to the event, but the lines were crazy long and it was freezing outside so she didn’t get in. What she did do, however, without realizing it at the time, was manifest her future by saying, “Man, 50 Cent would be a great tour to be on.”

“It’s crazy that I said that, and then later that year I was standing five feet away from him on his tour,” Dampier says. “He couldn’t have

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been any nicer. What a pleasure to work alongside those professionals who are also among the kindest and coolest people on earth. That includes Busta Rhymes, too.”

She admits that while this opportunity was presented to her at the perfect time in her career, it would be hard for her to repeat it because she doesn’t want to leave her children again. Instead, her goal going forward is to establish connections and get recognition for her design skills, not just her sewing skills.

“If I’m the designer, I could design clothes for artists but not have to go on tour,” she says.

Her ultimate plan has been to turn her business into a boutique and showroom so she can feature her own designs in addition to other people’s designs and artwork. Bringing this dream to fruition is now a reality.

“I’m so excited for this evolution,” Dampier says. “I invite everyone to come to the open house.” Details are coming together on a date

and time and will be announced soon.

She aspires to eventually grow a trade school.

“I feel that’s something we really need, because this line of work is a dying art,” says Dampier, who is years younger than the majority of those in the alteration business.

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CG senior boys basketball player Will Spellman cutting down the net following the Trojans’ county championship win over Whiteland

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BOYS BASKETBALL WINS RECORD 24TH COUNTY TITLE Center Grove High School (CGHS) boys basketball held off a gritty Whiteland team in the 65th Johnson County boys 18 | February 2024 | TownePost.com

basketball tournament championship game at Center Grove. The Trojans outscored their county rivals 21-2 in the final quarter to secure a record 24th county championship, beating the Warriors 68-43. Seniors Joey Schmitz,

Jalen Bundy and Peyton Byrd led CGHS in scoring with 21, 16 and 11 points, respectively. CGHS Head Coach Zach Hahn ties former Trojan Head Coach Cliff Hawkins for the most county titles with six.

SCHMITZ SETS THREE-POINT SCHOOL RECORD Center Grove senior boys basketball guard Joey Schmitz made nine threepointers in the Trojans’ 73-66 home win over Jennings County. The Indiana All-Star candidate netted a career-high 39 points in the victory.

GIRLS BASKETBALL TAKES DOWN TOP-RANKED TEAMS AND WINS SECOND ANNUAL CAROL TUMEY HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Center Grove girls basketball played two of its best games of the season against state-ranked Lawrence North and Jennings County. The Trojans dismantled the Wildcats 65-48 and held off the Panthers 64-57. Junior Lilly Bischoff had 18 points versus Lawrence and 17 points against Jennings to lead the team in scoring. Senior Audrey Annee had 14 points in each game and senior Rachel Wirts contributed 12 and 17 points respectively in each contest. CGHS

CG boys basketball senior Joey Schmitz shoots a three-pointer against Jennings County. Schmitz set the school record with nine made three-pointers in the home win over Jennings County.

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won the second annual Carol Tumey Holiday Tournament for a second year in a row, beating Jeffersonville 72-24 in the semifinals and Brownsburg 62-45 in the finals. Junior Ava Grant tallied 18 points against the Red Devils and Annee had 19 points versus the Bulldogs. Wirts, Bischoff and Grant were named to the AllTournament team.

WRESTLERS WIN COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP AND TOP CARMEL The Center Grove wrestling team captured the Johnson County Tournament title with wins over Whiteland (81-0), Indian Creek (67-6), Greenwood (83-0) and Franklin (59-12).

Senior Noah Clouser was named Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament.

Clouser, Reese Courtney and Charlie LaRocca were all four-time county champs for CGHS. The nationally and state-ranked Trojans won at Carmel 5710 to remain undefeated in dual meets.

CGHS placed second in the Al Smith Invitational and third in the Team State Invitational, two of the most prestigious tournaments in the state.

BROWN BRINGS HOME A STATE MEDAL IN GIRLS WRESTLING Center Grove sophomore Aaliyah Brown placed fourth in the girls wrestling state finals in the 100-pound weight class. Brown advanced to the finals following first-place finishes in the semi-state and regional rounds.

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SWIMMING AND DIVING CAPTURE COUNTY GREATNESS Center Grove boys and girls swimming and diving won the Johnson County tournament at the CGHS natatorium.

Senior Lara Phipps and sophomore Henry Lyness were named girls and boys Swimmers of the Meet. Phipps set the

county record in the 200 freestyle and was a part of the relay team consisting of Addyson Matern, Clara Brandon and Izzy Ferguson to set the county record for the 400 freestyle relay. Phipps has also set long-standing school records in the 200 free, 50 free and 100 fly. The Trojans hosted a holiday invitational, and the girls took top honors while the boys placed second.

CG sophomore swimmer Henry Lyness named Johnson County Boys Swimmer of the Meet

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