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F.C. Tucker real estate stats - It continues to be a seller’s market in Fishers as sale prices increase and homes leave the market faster. According to F.C. Tucker, the average sale price for homes sold in Fishers in October 2018 was $291,320 at an average of $123.00 per square foot, a 3.7 percent increase in sale price from October 2017. Homes in the city sold in an average of 44 days, 17 percent faster than this time last year. Aktion Club meet-and-greet – The FishersGeist Aktion Club, formed by the Kiwanis Club of Fishers, will hold a meet-and-greet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Opportunities for Positive Growth, 10080 E. 121st St. Pizza will be available. The Aktion Club is designed for adults with disabilities. For more, visit aktionclub.org.
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Meghann York said every year, some marketing program will declare ONEZONE email is dead. Yet York, senior director of product marketing for Salesforce, said email still is a key marketing tool. “So the challenge is not how to do we replace our email program, it’s how do we keep up our email program and add all the other channels the customers expect,” York said as she addressed the State of Marketing at the Nov. 14 OneZone chamber luncheon at the Forum Conference and Events Center in Fishers. “It’s a challenge and also an opportunity. All those different channels, from visual advertising to mobile apps to social advertising, all of those are opportunities to get data points from your customers, find out what their interests are and what their preferences are. You can turn to that the next time they interact with you. It’s a more personalized opportunity.” York said it’s important that advertising, mobile and email teams communicate on strategy to understand customer expectations. “To make sure we are putting the customer at the center of everything we do and moving forward like that,” York said. York said marketing should be based on customers and their expectations. “Our high-performing groups work with ser-
vice to drive that customer experience,” York said. “It comes back to sharing goals. Everyone wants to be on a winning team, so making sure you are on the same page about that (is important), getting outside your marketing department and working with sales people to find out what they need.” York said being aligned with the service department is important, too. “Are you using your social channels to influence the service areas?” York said. “The highperforming marketing programs are the ones operating on those shared goals.” York said the research broke the groups into high performers, moderate performers and underperformers. “In our personal lives all of us are consumers,” York said. “Groups like Amazon, Facebook and Spotify are giving us the information when we want. The bad news for us in business is all our consumers are going to expect that interaction delivered, no matter what brand they are interacting with. Our research is showing if that experience is not consistent every time and it’s not personal, that customers are more finicky than ever and they will switch brands.” York said the high-performing marketers are making those changes in their business. “They believe they will win on customer experience,” York said. “They are leaning on that customer journey strategy to really deliver that.”
Centier gives back – During a time of the year in which many nonprofits are stepping up to help those in need, Centier Bank is seeking to reward these organizations through “Giving Days,” a program designed to raise funds for nonprofits through midDecember. The nonprofits selected for “Giving Days” include Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County, Hamilton County Youth Assistance and Chaucie’s Place. For every visitor mentioning “Giving Days” to a Centier associate, the bank will donate $10 to a participating organization. Experience Bethlehem - Journey Lutheran Ministries will present A Night in Bethlehem, a free event for the community from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 at the church, 10401 E. 116th St. The two-hour event will allow kids and adults to explore the City of Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth. Guests will visit booths around the city and enjoy hands-on experiences, crafts and snacks. Fishers Police Dept. now accepting applications – The Fishers Police Dept. has opened applications for sworn police officers. Applications are open until Jan. 4, and testing will begin in January. The FPD is encouraging women and minorities to apply. For more, visit fishers.in.us/253/ Recruitment. Spark!Fishers accepting vendor applications – Spark!Fishers is now accepting applications for vendor, artisan, entertainment, parade participants, volunteers and sponsors. The 2019 Spark!Fishers festival is scheduled for the evening of June 28 and all day June 29. Applications are due Jan. 31, 2019. To apply, visit sparkfishers.com.
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women in the military were supposed to be married so she left the service to marry. At age 19, Judy Armstrong decided she Cloonan, who was commissioned as a wanted to join the military and second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corp. in EVENT needed to convince her father to August 1945 near the end of World War II, was sign permission. discharged in May 1948. Cloonan, who already “I was restless,” Armstrong said. “I knew had a college degree in biology, had decided so many military people and I just to join because her brother had polio thought it was something I wanted and could not serve. to do.” Cloonan worked as a physical theraArmstrong joined the U.S. Air Force pist at different posts, including Camp in 1956, working in the military air Atterbury in Edinburgh. She served transport control center in Charleston, 18 months at Letterman General HosS.C. pital in San Francisco, among other Armstrong and fellow Fishers resifacilities. Cloonan dent Aileen Cloonan, 95, were featured Cloonan, who continued being a during a reading of several female veteran physical therapist after her service, said stories at PrimeLife Enrichment in Carmel. hearing her personal history read aloud was The Honoring Women Veterans program, unique. which was created by PrimeLife Activity Coor“For the first time, I got to hear it in third dinator Dee Timi, was presented Nov. 7. person,” she said. Armstrong, who served two years, met Armstrong admitted it was a bit odd to her husband, Lewis Armstrong, during her hear her story read by another woman. service. Lewis, an Air Force member, died in Armstrong’s daughter, Karen, lives in Mc2004. Cordsville. Her son, Ken, is an investigative At that time, Armstrong, now 80, said reporter and lives in Seattle.
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City of Fishers returns with Winter Wonderland By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com
The City of Fishers once again will host Winter Wonderland. The HOLIDAYS event will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr. This year, the event will be during the day on Saturday instead of Friday evening as in previous years. “We would like it to be more of an openhouse feel and encourage the community to come at 2 (p.m.) and do all of the activities and stay for the tree lighting, or come to the tree lighting and stay afterwards and take part in the activities,” said Sarah Sandquist, director for the Fishers Parks and Recreation Dept. “We are just spreading it out a little bit because we’ve had some pretty large crowds. We just want to encourage everybody to come and not feel like they’re rushed and be able to take part in all the activities that will be there.” Entertainment will be on the amphitheater stage from 2 to 8 p.m. “We are partnering with Fishers Music Works and Nickel Plate Arts to program the stage with a whole variety of musical acts and ensembles,” Sandquist said. Sandquist said the event is designed as a celebration of all winter holidays, not just Christmas. “It’s really to celebrate the season and all of the holidays that fall within this season,”
she said. The tree lighting will be at 6 p.m. Other activities include a petting zoo, an ice sculptor, a candy cane hunt, letters to Santa, a sensory-friendly area and more. “The sensory-friendly area mimics all the activities going on throughout the event but in a place that isn’t loud and doesn’t have as many crowds,” Sandquist said. The city also will partner with Hamilton East Public Library, 5 Municipal Dr. “They will be offering activities within the library and a warming area,” Sandquist said. “There will be coloring and crafts in there.” The library will host a holiday performance from 2 to 3 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase but all other activities are free. For more, visit playfishers.com.
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Wendy Louise Hudson, 44, of Fishers, died college basketball and the Indianapolis Oct. 19 at her home. She was born Nov. 12, 500. 1973 in Kankakee, Ill. Wendy was preceded in death Wendy grew up in Beecher, Ill., and by her mother, Mary Lou Hudson moved to Westfield where she attend(Hill); brother, Christopher Hudson; ed Westfield Middle School and Westand niece, Emma Burnell. field High School. Later, she resided She is survived by her father, in Fishers and graduated from IUPUI David A Hudson; sister, Stephanie with a bachelor’s of science degree Burnell (Hudson); two nephews from Purdue University. Wendy loved and one niece, Reed, Sam and Hudson her friends and kept them close to her Libby Burnell; loving uncles, aunts heart. She was an avid Norte Dame football and cousins; and phenomenal friends and Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed the Cubs, Wendy considered her family.
Lana Ann McLean-Wilkins, 48, of Fishers, died grandmother, Mary Jane Hoover (Hollen); and Nov. 9 at IU University Health in Indianapolis. cousin, Michael Hollen. She was born June 20, 1970 in Stuart, Fla. She is survived by her husband, After working in retail management Jim Wilkins; son, Ivan Andrew Wilkins; for several years, she obtained her nail sisters Dana McLean Scott and Cathy technician license and began a career as German; nieces Katherine Scott, Laua manicurist. She met her future husband, ren McIntyre, Cori German and Leah Jim Wilkins, at a salon. Jim and Lana marWilkins; nephews Wesley McIntyre, ried and had their only child, Ivan Andrew Benjamin Scott, J. D. German, James Wilkins, in 1998. Smith and Jonathan Miller; in-laws Jim McClean-Wilkins Lana was preceded in death by her and Karen Wilkins; and cousins Stacy mother, Elizabeth Ann Hollen; father, Donald Prickett, Benjamin Arthur, Heidi Wineland and Ray Temple; grandfather, Ivan Arthur Hollen; Andrew Hollen.
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the neighborhoods.” In 2012, Gebhart said during an annual FPD survey, out of 2,000 responses, 212 residents said they weren’t noticing Fishers Police Dept. Chief Ed Gebhart police cars in their neighborhoods. Last gave a department update POLICE during a community meeting year, the number was down to only 14 residents making the claim. last month in Fishers. He also Per children’s safety, FPD recently addressed recent tire and rim thefts ocadded more school resource officers and curring throughout the city. participated in a multi-agency training Gebhart said although FPD caught one initiative with the fire and police group of individuals stealing tires departments. and rims from cars, the recent “Another thing we initiated to thefts are being committed by a make sure kids see us is we do new group. high-five Fridays. We high-five the “If it sells, then they do it and kids at the elementary level,” Gebthese tires and rims are selling,” hart said. “It’s a relationship thing, he said. “Theft from vehicles is but it’s a presence thing. It is an very high on my priority list. These Gebhart acknowledgment of safety and tire thefts are really irritable. We I love the program. I’m using as have a collective group coming many opportunities as we can and your into neighborhoods, taking tires and rims tax money to make sure we are sending off cars and putting the cars on paver as many resources into the school as stones.” possible.” Gebhart said he has three priorities Gebhart, who was appointed chief - security and safety of the city, the in August, also acknowledged the imfuture of the children and ensuring the portance of the department’s new department’s officers perform their jobs headquarters. honorably. “The building was really important to Gebhart said he wants increased set the tone of the direction I want to neighborhood patrols with officers drivtake our agency,” Gebhart said. “It’s iming through neighborhoods at least six portant because all of our resources are times a shift. home in the same building now, so I can “I really want us to provide service use them more effectively to protect the to 90,000-plus residents, and I want city from things trying to come up here to make it feel like they live in a city of or move here.” 10,000,” he said. “I want (police) cars in
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COMMUNITY OBITUARY: KATHLEEN MARIA BOWEN Kathleen Marie Bowen, 98, of Fishers, died Nov. 11. As a Christian, she did not fear death. She was actually looking forward to “going home” and had expressed to her three sons, John, Danny and Carl, that even as much as she loved them, she loved Jesus more and was ready to go to her heavenly home. Her husband of nearly 71 years preceded her in death March 30, 2010. Kathleen (Kathy) was born to Claude and Dorothy (Seekins) Hinshaw Aug. 10, 1920. She married Jasper Fred Bowen May 23, 1939. Bowen They raised their family on a farm 3 1/2 miles east of what was then the small town of Fishers. In 1963, the family moved to a new home in Fishers at 116th Street and Lynn Avenue. Kathy was an artist, taught art classes and blessed many people with her landscape paintings. Upon moving to Fishers, Kathy became an active member in what was then known as Cumberland Pike Church of Christ (Christian Church) and later, at the age of 95, helped launch Christ’s Church North while living with her middle son, Danny R. Bowen and his wife, Leslie, at their home near Pleasant View southeast of Indianapolis. Survivors include three sons, 10 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ’s Church North, 9625 East 150th St., Noblesville, IN 46060; or Christian Mission of South lndia, a foreign mission Kathy supported.
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FISHERS • 131st Street at Allisonville Road is closed to all traffic for utility and reconstruction work. The closure began Nov. 2 and should last 30 days. • The new roundabout at Florida Road and 113th Street is now open. Florida Road also is now open between Luxhaven Road and Martha Street. • Drivers should expect temporary lane restrictions as paving and striping is completed near the roundabout at 136th Street and Southeastern Parkway. • 106th Street is now open from Hague Road to the Crosspoint Boulevard and
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Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, right, and Parks Director Al Patterson discuss potential plans for the Bell Ford Covered Bridge. (Photo by Anna Skinner)
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said. “I met with him and other folks who showed me where the City of Fishers wanted to take a pedestrian bridge Hamilton County knows what goes into through their neighborhood and into the restoring a bridge. Ag (agriculture) Park. He said, ‘We are all COVER STORY The county conupset about it and don’t think it’s the nected three historic right place to be.’ I agreed with him.” bridges at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Heibrandt worked with the City of Fish2016, and it soon will begin work ers and learned the city opted for on restoring another as it recently a bridge on the east side of Florida acquired the Bell Ford Covered Road because the span wouldn’t Bridge in Jackson County. Hamilton stretch as long and would cost half County and the City of Fishers will as much as constructing it on the work to rebuild the covered pewest side. destrian bridge near the county’s “I said, ‘OK, but I really think we existing Geist Park. The restored ought to sit down and we ought to Barker bridge will be placed between talk about a connectivity plan over 104th and 113th streets and span in that area,’” Heirbrandt said. Fall Creek. Heirbrandt spoke with Jim Barker, a The Bell Ford Covered Bridge is the only Bloomington resident and a senior techremaining combination post truss bridge nical advisor and project manager with in the world. A truss bridge is connected VS Engineering. Barker met Hamilton by triangular units stressed by tension County Parks Director Al Patterson when and compression. Although there are the county restored Potter’s Bridge and three other existing post truss bridges, the Strawtown Koteewi bridges. Barker the Bell Ford Covered Bridge is the only helped Jackson County recover a span one combining timber and metal. of the Bell Ford Covered Bridge that colHamilton County Commissioner Mark lapsed in 2006. Upon learning about the Heirbrandt said the project originated bridge, Heirbrandt and Patterson began when a Luxhaven neighborhood resident to pursue that as an option instead of was concerned after learning the City of constructing a new bridge. Fishers wanted to construct a pedestrian OBTAINING THE BRIDGE bridge through the neighborhood. Although many organizations across “I originally got a call from a resident the nation had hopes of purchasing the in the Luxhaven area who said, ‘I have a Bell Ford Covered Bridge, Barker helped concern about a pedestrian bridge the convince Jackson County to give it to City of Fishers wants to put over here Hamilton County. running through our neighborhood, and “I wouldn’t trust anyone more (to rewe’re not happy about it,’” Heirbrandt store it),” Barker said. “When I first met Al
at Potter’s Bridge, it was dilapidated and almost gone. Al and the county commissioners decided to restore that because of its importance to Hamilton County history and the project turned out really good.” On Nov. 7, Heirbrandt and Patterson traveled to Jackson County to present on Hamilton County’s restoration plans for the bridge. “We presented to them what we would do if we obtained this bridge and how we would restore it,” Heirbrandt said. “They voted and gave us (unanimous) approval.” Hamilton County plans to include Jackson County in the restoration process. In exchange for the bridge, Hamilton County donated $25,000 to Jackson County’s Round Barn Restoration Fund. FUNDING Hamilton County is exploring funding options such as an 80/20 grant from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization. The MPO is granting funds for projects beginning in 2024. However, if the county is awarded the grant and other MPO projects fall through, the bridge could be restored sooner. Hamilton County also is applying for grants from INDOT and the National Covered Bridge Restoration Foundation. Heirbrandt said he expects restoration to cost approximately $3 million. “When we’re applying for funding, it’s very competitive, but this project is very unique and it brings a lot of history with it,” Heirbrandt said. “It’s our hope those will be major considerations when they’re looking at funding for this project be-
The Bell Ford Covered Bridge was built in Jackson County where it spanned the White River. (Submitted photo)
cause it’s the only one (combination post truss bridge). That, and it was built in 1868. There’s not a lot of old bridges that are that old that are still around.” There are two spans to the Bell Ford bridge, measuring 325 feet long in total. The county only requires half of the bridge for its plans near Geist Park and plans to store the other span to use in the future. The deconstructed bridge is stored in Barker’s barn in Bloomington. The county is waiting to transport the bridge until the restoration date is closer. When reconstructed, the bridge will consist of a single reconstructed span from the Bell Ford Covered Bridge and two contemporary-style approach spans. It will utilize a standing seam metal roof. The siding will be built with fiberglass, glass and other clear materials. Interior lighting will be added.
BELL FORD COVERED BRIDGE HISTORY The Bell Ford Covered Bridge was constructed in 1868. It consisted of two spans crossing the east fork of the White River in Jackson County. The bridge spanned 325 feet. A wind storm caused the western span of the bridge to collapse in 1999. The eastern span collapsed in 2006. During the second collapse, the bridge fell into the river but many of the trusses were salvaged. Since the collapse, the bridge has been stored in engineer Jim Barker’s barn in Bloomington.
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False impressions Commentary by Terry Anker We live in an age of swift and irreversible judgment. Accusation, if acutely leveraged, has the effect of judge, jury and executioner. Our prejudices lead us to the warm corners of our own confirmation bias – we find and digest only that which agrees with that with which we already agree. Ordinarily, inconsequential or naïve utterances are used as blunt instruments to destroy decades-long careers, family relationships and trusted institutions. The English Bard, William Shakespeare, reminded us that “suspicion always haunts the guilty mind.” But he might have added note of the corrosive effect it has on us all. Like the eroding result the irresistible forces of nature have on the seemingly impenetrable ancient stone fortresses, the constant aspersion of the detractors amongst us debases our trust in each other and in our communal organizations. Seeming truisms – trust no one – become false demigods. Can we live in the complete absence of trust? Should we? Is it even correct to imagine that not one human can be trusted – ever, in any circumstance? Regardless, we plod on, wary of the motive and intention of others. We isolate ourselves in eternally smaller identity groups, eager to exclude any who fail to conform to our increasingly doctrinaire vetting of their likely natures. The 1930s radio show character, The Shadow, claimed: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” Yet, given his almost supernatural deductive powers, The Shadow still had to discern between actual guilt and its mere perception. Appearances deceive us. Motives are often complicated, and things are routinely not as they seem. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.
Avoiding December disasters Commentary by Danielle Wilson This is it, people. The season of parenting Olympics is upon us, and as a 20-year survivor of the most exhausting of HUMOR months, I’d like to offer some hard-earned advice. After all, we don’t want a repeat of 2009, do we? • Just say no. No to making an extra batch of homemade sprinkle cupcakes for your first-grader’s teacher (she wants cash, anyway!). No to hosting a mother-daughter holiday tea for Scout Troop 176. And a big, fat no to anything that involves glitter and/or licking more than 11 envelopes. • If you ignored No. 1 and said yes to Elf on the Shelf, there’s not a lot I can do for you now. My best advice is a late arrival (“Pickleknuckle’s flight was delayed. Stupid ATL”) and a fake broken leg (“Honey, it’s really hard for PK to move around. Santa said he should stay put”).
• Clearly articulate plans to all parties in advance, and if possible, in writing. Having definitive dates, times and locations ahead of time allows for the necessary mental and emotional preparation for dealing with in-laws, politically polarizing family and sugarcookie-crazed rugrats and provides opportunity for the stockpiling of Maker’s and the orchestration of multiple escape routes. • Amazon Prime. • Make lists. Check them twice. Gifts, chores, grocery, honey-do, Netflix must-watches, “Reasons I Should Be Mom of the Year,” whatever. Peace out.
Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” –Albert Einstein
Editor, I attended a Community Memorial Gathering (Nov. 1) at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation for the people who were recently killed at the synagogue in Pittsburgh. In one way, I feel discouraged at seeing acts of anti-Semitism rise 58 percent since 2016, but another part of my spirit is hopeful, and here is why. There were more than 1,000 people from all faiths being present to show their support of our Jewish brother and sisters. Recently, we saw people of all faiths build a house for a family through Habitat for Humanity. We had more than 60 people in attendance every Thursday evening of October for Carmel Interfaith Alliance’s “Meet Your Neighbor” series, where we had speakers share their beliefs and misconceptions of their faith. I am convinced that one of the best ways to decrease prejudice is helping people meet others of another culture or faith tradition. Once we get to know each other as human beings we see how much more we have in common than what divides us. Pastor Jerry Zehr, president of the Carmel Interfaith Alliance
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Now hear this Commentary by Dick Wolfsie “You need to have your hearing tested,” my wife said. “I’ve told you that a hundred times.” HUMOR “I only remembered 60, but maybe I didn’t hear the other 40 suggestions.” I took a hearing test online. I was instructed to wear headphones and sit in a quiet room. All the rooms in my house are very quiet — even the laundry room when I am doing the wash. Hmmm, that is a little peculiar. I was prompted to click on a green button if I heard a sound. I clicked every single time because I realized this was just a scam to sell me a hearing aid, which I clearly don’t need. Sure enough, they called me 10 minutes after I finished. “Mr. Wolfsie, thank you for selecting the Republic Hearing Company.” “Wait, isn’t the election over? And I’m not Republican.” “Sir, we are calling about the hearing test you just took online.” I agreed to see their hearing loss professional. They sent me a form to fill out. SEE IF YOU MAY HAVE HEARING LOSS
Why were they yelling at me in bold capital letters? I wanted to determine if I’m hard of hearing, not hard of seeing. I tried to give honest answers to the survey questions. Do others complain that you watch TV with the volume too high? Every night, my wife comes into the bedroom while I’m watching “The Late Show” and says, “I can’t believe how loud this is.” I know she is saying that because I can read lips. Can you hear people in another room? No. That is the major reason I went into another room in the first place. Do you sometimes hear ringing in your ears? If dog barking follows, I know it means there is someone at the door. My audiologist appointment is next week. “Does he have a good reputation?” my wife asked. “I have no idea,” I said. “I haven’t heard a thing.”
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Gift shop opens in Fishers By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Sue Colombini wanted to expand her gift shop further east, so she NEW BIZ opened a Tangerine Cards & Gifts store in Fishers in September. She opened the first store in Carmel in 2005. “It’s basically the same store we have in Carmel, but as we know, people travel,” she said. “Since it’s on the other side of town, we wanted to serve the east side of town since the Carmel store is on the west side.” The store started as a gift and home décor shop but has since become a full-line boutique that Colombini calls a one-stop shop. “A lot of boutiques specialize in clothing or women’s accessories,” she said. “We are full-line, so not only do we do all boutique business, we do home business and gift
business along with it. It’s kind of a curated shop for customers.” Colombini said items at Tangerine Cards & Gifts are moderately priced but unique. “We try to make things very affordable, but we try to carry different things that you can’t get at, say, the mall,” she said. “I always tell my customers it’s no fun to go into a boutique or gift store if everything in the store is too expensive and you can’t afford it. We want to make sure there’s something for everyone.” Colombini lived in Indianapolis when she opened the Carmel store but now lives in Chicago. She doesn’t have immediate plans to open another store. “We are good with two for right now, but I never want to say never,” she said. The two stores are at 10130 Brooks School Rd., Fishers, and 4335 W. 106th St., Carmel. For more, visit tangerinegifts.com.
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County; and Fair Haven Foundation in Marion County. To participate, the public is encouraged to visit participating Centier Bank branches and tell an associate about “Giving Days.” For every visitor mentioning “Giving Days” to a Centier associate, Centier Bank will donate $10 to a participating organization. If the visitor completes a Free Financial Check-Up with Centier, the bank will donate an additional $25 to the organization. Centier will cap donations at $1,000 per organization. For more, contact Laura Demeter at 317-844-5233, ext. 3901 or email ldemeter@centier.com.
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By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com Riverview Health is continuing its trend of upgrading and updating. SURGERY The county health system recently announced its purchase of ExcelsiusGPS, new equipment that assists surgeons by providing a real-time visualization to spine implant placements. Riverview officials said the equipment is unique in that it takes into account each patient’s anatomy to make spine surgeries as precise as possible. “We’re committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients, which includes investing in the latest technolo-
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‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ set for CCP By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com This normally would not be the type of play that longtime Carmel Community Players board member Lori PLAY Raffel would choose to direct. “I usually pick edgier shows, but no one would submit a Christmas show,” said Raffel, a Carmel High School graduate who lives in Indianapolis. “I don’t have any family left. I don’t go anywhere (at Christmas). I thought, ‘I’ll just bite the bullet and I’ll do the Christmas show.’” Raffel struggled finding a show she wanted to do until someone suggested she read the script. “I thought it has a great lesson to it and it’s not preachy and it’s not cheesy,” Raffel said. “It’s really funny and I think kids and adults will like it.” CCP’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will run Nov. 29 to Dec. 9 at Studio 37 in Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy, 10029 E. 126th St., Fishers. “The stage is bigger and there is a curtain, and for this show, the curtain is very important,” Raffel said. Raffel said she cast several members of Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy’s dance students. “It was hard to find boys (to cast),” Raffel said. “So, the Herdman family is supposed to be girls and boys but now it’s just one boy and the rest are girls.” The cast includes 12 children and five adults. The story revolves around a Christmas pageant at the church. There is a new director but the woman normally in charge breaks her leg. “They talk this poor mother into doing it,” Raffel said. “The Herdmans, kind of a welfare family with the parents not around, come because they hear at church you get refreshments for free. They show up and end up getting all the big parts.” Raffel said everyone tells the director it’s going to be a disaster and the Herdmans are bullies. “In the end, it’s the best Christmas pageant ever because everyone learns they are pretty cool kids after all,” Raffel said. Raffel said she put some singing in the
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Cast members front, from left, Austin Helm, Abigail Smith and Sophia McCoskey. Middle, from left, Jayda Glynn, Maya Davis, Delaney Soper, Avery Pierce, Sam Vrtismarsh and Christina Whisman. Back, from left, Debbie Underwood, Steven Marsh, Nikki Vrtis, Lee Meyers, Joe Meyers, Megan Holliday and Dana Hackney. Not pictured: Ginger Home and Ellianna Miles.
show because the cast are such good singers. Fishers resident Joe Meyers plays the pastor. His wife, Lee, plays one of the church members. “We met in 1980 playing husband and wife in a play called ‘My Daughter, Your Son,’ in Terre Haute,” Joe Meyers said. “We enjoyed it, so we made it permanent.” Joe Meyers has been acting since 1956. “I started in 1950 when I was a mere lass,” Lee Meyers said. Westfield Middle School seventh-grader Maya Davis is performing for the first time with CCP. She has previously performed with Westfield Playhouse. Davis plays Imogene Herdman. “I like that she is mean and sassy,” Davis said. “I like the change she goes through and she has some killer lines, as my mom puts it. She shows her soft side as the show goes on.” Carmel residents Steven Marsh and his wife Nikki Vrtis, along with their son, Sam Vrtismarsh, are in the production. Marsh plays Bob Bradley and Vrtis-
marsh plays his son, Charlie. Vrtis plays one of the church women. “I’m on stage a lot and don’t say anything. The times that I do talk I have some pretty funny lines,” said Vrtismarsh, a Carmel Middle School sixth-grader. Vrtismarsh played one of the Herdman children in the same play in 2014 at Westfield Playhouse. “He was one of the bratty Herdman kids. Now, he’s playing the good kid,” Marsh said. “This is the second time we played father and son on stage. We played in “The Nerd” for Westfield Playhouse.” Vrtis is making her acting debut, although she did play the Wicked Witch in a “Hansel and Gretel” play in kindergarten. “(Vrtis) started reading for people and I just kind of hooked her in,” Raffel said. Vrtis looks forward to her small part. “It’s not a huge role, so there are not too many lines to learn,” Vrtis said. “It’s just getting on stage at the right time. I’m hoping I can remember (the lines) once I have an audience.” For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
The Casa Mañana Theatre tour of “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells” is set for a 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 performance at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center. The story centers on first-grader Junie B. from the “Junie B. Jones” book series. All of the students in Room One are happily creating the perfect holiday party. But how is Junie B. supposed to enjoy anything when she has drawn the name of her nemesis, Tattletale May, for her secret Santa gift? But wait, the secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves, maybe. The show provides a lesson about giving during the holiday season The cast of “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells” features Morgan Haney (Junie B. Jones), Gazelle Garcia (Mr. Toot/Jose), Joshua Sherman (Mr. Scary), Susannah Metzger (Elf Ellen/Lucille), Bradley McKinney (PJB/Sheldon), Tori Micaletti (May) and Sam McCalla (Grampa/Herb). The play is directed by Joe Sturgeon. For more, visit zvilleperformingarts.org. Westfield — Eric Shaw will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Urban Vines Winery & Brewery, 303 E. 161st St. Zionsville — Zionsville Show Choirs present the “Carol of Homes” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1. The fundraising tour features six decorated homes. Tickets are $20. For more, visit holidayhometour.net. Carmel — Guest soloist Jessamyn Anderson, a Carmel High School graduate, will appear with the Indiana Wind Symphony at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Palladium. For more, visit Indianawindsymphony.org. Carmel — Carmel High School’s “Holiday Spectacular,” featuring the school’s choirs, is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9. For more, visit ticketracker.com. Carmel — “Circumstantial Holidays,” an original romantic comedy by Christine Kruze, will debut at 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way. There also are shows at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
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DeYoung brings ‘Grand Illusion’ By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Former Styx lead singer Dennis DeYoung never understood the attraction of performing an entire album, CONCERT start to finish, in concert. “My theory is on any album, no matter how great it is, there is always a song or two that you think, Does anybody really need to hear that one again?” DeYoung said. “The fans responded so positively, we said, ‘OK.’ My observation after having done this for a long time, the fans are pretty important. Without them, I’d be in my basement playing with my trained parrot.” DeYoung, 71, will present the 40th anniversary tour of the “The Grand Illusion” album at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Palladium in Carmel. “It started as a lark on the 40th anniversary of the day it was released, July 7, 1977,” DeYoung said. “I decided to do that one show in Chicago and sold it out. People reacted so positively to it that my manager and I decided to try it again in December and sold it again. We thought, ‘What’s going on here?’ So, we decided we would offer it to promoters, and 25
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different cities came in immediately to do the show. It continues because promoters keep wanting that show.” DeYoung, one of the founding members of Styx, was fired from the group in 1999 after he wanted the other band members to postpone the tour because of an illness that temporarily made his eyes sensitive. His bandmates refused and replaced him. DeYoung, who had creative differences about the band’s direction, wrote seven of Styx’s eight Top 10 Billboard singles.
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The Belfry Theatre It’s A Wonderful Life Dec. 1–9 Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & Sun., 2 p.m. 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville $17 adults, $14, ages 65 & older, $14, ages 12 and younger Caravan Classes Wednesday Art Classes December 4, 11, 18 $15 per session 11-11:30 a.m. Family Art Time AGES 6-11: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Homeschool Art 4-5 p.m. After-school Art 5-6 p.m. Teen Art 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Art Class 92 S. 9th St., Noblesville caravanclasses@gmail.com or call 765-557-1969
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Fishers Arts Council Winter Wonderland Exhibit Saturday, December 1, Noon–8:00 p.m. December 2–27, Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Fishers Art Gallery at City Hall fishersartscouncil.com
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Fishers Music Works Winter Wonderland Saturday, December 1, 2–8 p.m. NOBLESVILLE CULTURAL Nickel Plate District Amphitheater ARTS DISTRICT Free First Friday Events fishersmusicworks.org Dec. 7, all activities start at 5 p.m., ending times vary Hamilton County Artists’ Association Lights Over Seminary: Birdie Gallery Drop-In Open Christmas light walking tour at Studio Thursdays Seminary Park Every Thursday, 1–3 p.m. Ice Rink & Christmas Cottage: The Birdie Gallery of HCAA, ultimate ice skating experience 5th & Cherry St., Noblesville at Federal Hill Commons
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Santa House: Open on the square with free hot chocolate, candy canes & pictures! Stuff Your Stocking: Purchase stockings for your little ones to fill with goodies at participating downtown merchants! Midnight Madness: Many of the downtown stores will be open extra late! Celebrate Art: Nickel Plate Arts will host the Celebrate Art Holiday Show! Stop by for refreshments, music, and to shop some amazing local art! HCAA Showcase: Stop by the Hamilton County Artists’ Association for an open house style event complete with gift shop!
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Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 201 W. Main St., Carmel What to get: Jumbo sea scallops Price: $38 Anna’s take: Anthony’s Chophouse has a variety of terrific dishes, and I tried several, but the jumbo sea scallops were by far my favorite. The scallops are pan-seared, served on top of a creamy cotija polenta and topped with chorizo and black beans. It’s a lighter dish that doesn’t feel as heavy as steak or pork chops (which also were delicious), but the scallops are meaty and tender. Before my main course, I sampled the tuna tataki ($16), which is sushi-grade tuna with pickled asparagus and jalapenos on the side. A wasabi avocado crema adorned the plate and was a great way to add just
a touch of spice without being overbearing. The tuna tataki is dusted with a wonton crumb and the tuna slices are thick and tender. I also sampled the kale cherry salad — tossed kale, green apples, dried cherries and figs drizzled with a balsamic gastrique and lemon cherry vinaigrette. The salad combines sweet and tangy flavors. If you aren’t a scallops fan, try the Berkshire Chop ($31) as an entree. It is a center-cut, bone-in and slow-braised pork chop, served on top of puffed barley, which is the restaurant’s play on risotto. Topping the pork is a tangy balsamic gastrique and a thick, sweet strawberry chutney which makes this dish taste like the holidays. Anthony’s Chophouse serves its side dishes family style. A good option is the creamy mac ($12), a delicious combo of gemelli pasta, serrano peppers, tomato skin, gouda cream and white corn crisp on top. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try the broccolini ($11). It’s served with shaved almonds, dried cherries and a white wine vinaigrette. Suggested pairings: Anthony’s Chophouse has excellent, unique cocktail selections and I would suggest going with one of those. My personal favorites are the Chophouse Old Fashioned and the Dirty Dancer – a spicy play on a vodka martini with sriracha.
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Truver releases Christmas album By Renee Larr • editorial@youarecurrent.com
“That’s the world of music now, downloading, but I know a lot of people do like One of the best parts of the holidays is to listen to CDs in their car,” Truver said. “I music. Fishers resident Janese Truver, has wanted to give that option as well.” released a Christmas “Celebrate Christmas” is available MUSIC album, “Celebrate Christfor purchase at Piney Acres Farm mas,” a compilation Christmas Store in Fortville. of holiday favorites with a twist. “They have a really nice set-up Truver is a professional pianist and in their store,” Truver said. “There keyboard artist. All the songs on the are handmade items, food items CD were recorded on her keyboard. and holiday decor. The CD will be “They’re all my own arrangeavailable the whole holiday season Truver ments,” Truver said. “I just sit down there.” and try to get inspired. I just start The CD also is available at Capstone Cafe playing and the creative process starts. & Bookstore at Northview Church. Truver has Some of the songs are sacred and some been a parishioner there since the ‘80s. of them are secular holiday songs. I just “My most favorite times have been playing wanted a nice variety of sounds.” my keyboard in the atrium for Christmas Eve To achieve variety, Truver played different services as people were coming in and gosounds on her keyboard. ing out of service,” Truver said. “It’s a beauti“All the instruments you hear I am playing ful setting with live music. Releasing my on my keyboard,” Truver said. “I change up new Christmas CD at Capstone seemed to be the sounds and play guitar, piano, etc., to the perfect place.” have variety and make my music special.” To purchase the “Celebrate Christmas,’’ The 15-song compilation is available as a visit store.cdbaby.com/cd/janesetruver. CD or for download.
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8 p.m. Nov. 30 From left, Tim Davis, Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery perform in “A Swingin’ Little Christmas” at the Palladium. (Submitted photo)
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“The Best Christmas Pageant,” Carmel 7:30 p.m., Nov. Community Players, Ji-Eun Music 29, 30, Dec. 1; Academy, Fishers 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2
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Jane Lynch, known as the cheerleading coach in “Glee,” brings her acting and musical skills to the stage in a funny performance, inspired by classic Christmas albums of the 1950s and 1960s.
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“Sara Evans at Christmas,” the Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel
Dennis DeYoung, former lead singer of Styx, performs “The Grand Illusion” 40th Anniversary Tour. DeYoung and his band will perform the classic Styx album in its entirety along with other Top 10 hits. Cost: $30 to $85
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Kat Watson directs this Christmas play by Pat Cook. The cast features many performers from Hamilton County.
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Dennis DeYoung, the Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel
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Can something ‘go missing?’ Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt
Formation in Zion National Park. (Photo by Don Knebel)
Religion in a national park Commentary by Don Knebel
tive Americans who once lived in the area. Ironically, the Virgin River that created the canyon running through the area does not have a religious significance. It was named for Thomas Virgin, the first European to see it. In 1919, the collection of rock formations with the religious names was designated a national park and named Zion, a biblical term initially associated with the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. Zion National Park is second to Salt Lake City’s Temple Square as Utah’s most popular destination.
Zion National Park is the only place in the United States where government employees routinely lecture about God, angels, the Bible and the Book of Mormon. TRAVEL Even the park’s name has religious connotations. Through millions of years, water and wind created unique red and white sedimentary rock formations on the Colorado Plateau in southwestern Utah. In the 18th century, Mormon pioneers settled near the formations, which they thought reflected Don Knebel is a local resident the majesty of God. As a result, they called who works for Barnes & Thornthe area the “Heavenly City of God” or burg LLP. For the full column “Little Zion.” They named one formation visit donknebel.com. You may “Mount Moroni” after the angel they believe contact him at news@currentzionsville.com. appeared to Joseph Smith, their founder, and named “Kolob Canyon” after the heavNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE enly body LDS members THE FISHERS CITY COUNCIL associate with God. In 1916, Docket No. AN-21441 a Methodist minister from The Fishers City Council (“Council”) hereby gives notice that it will Ogden, Utah, described hold a public hearing on Monday, the 17th day of December, 2018 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. (the “Public Hearing”), at the City Hall Auditorium a massive flattop formalocated at Thomas Weaver Municipal Complex, Fishers City Hall, One tion as the “Great White Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana 46038, to consider a Petition for Throne” of Revelation and voluntary Annexation (the “Petition”) of one (1) Lot known as the Sharp Printing property, located at 11100 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038, the name stuck. A lower and consisting of approximately 0.5 acres. The legal description can formation nearby then be found at the Fishers City Hall in the Department of Community became known as “Angels Development. Landing.” Someone called A copy of the Petition is on file for examination at the Department of Community Development, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana, a row of formations across 46038. from Mount Moroni “The Interested persons may file written suggestions or objections Three Patriarchs” in honor relative to the request with the Planning and Zoning Department at or of the biblical Abraham, before said meeting, and/or they may contact Megan Schaefer, Planner II with the Planning and Zoning Department at 317-588-1431 prior to Isaac and Jacob. Continuthe Public Hearing for assistance. ing the theme, other forAll interested persons desiring to present their views on the above mations became known as Petition, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be the “Pulpit,” “Organ Pipes” heard at the above-specified time and place. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. and the “Altar of Sacrifice.” FISHERS CITY COUNCIL In the spirit of ecumenism, PETITIONER: City of Fishers the “Temple of Sinawava” City Hall 1 Municipal Drive was named for the wolf Fishers, IN 46038 god of the Paiutes, Na-
Here’s a brief record of things I have lost in the past month: Keys, a charging cable for my phone, GRAMMAR GUY ChapStick, patience, earbuds, wallet, sanity, a travel mug and roughly three more charging cables. Fortunately, I can find or replace most of these things, although I’m still looking for my sanity. I’ve received the following question several times the past few months: Can something “go missing?” This phrase, “go missing,” “gone missing” or “went missing” has crept into American usage the past few years. First of all, it’s important to note that “go missing” is a popular British import, just like The Beatles, Downton Abbey, Simon Cowell and constant self-loathing. The Oxford English Dictionary lumps “go missing” into a group of various other “go” phrases and expressions like “go crazy,” “go public” and “go viral.” This construction with the word “go” means something is passing into a certain condition. I knew where my keys were, then something happened, resulting in
them being lost. Therefore, my keys went missing. What’s the problem with “go missing?” The AP Stylebook would rather you use the words vanish or disappear. However, go missing indicates that something disappeared intentionally, unintentionally, voluntarily or involuntarily, depending on context. “The dog conveniently went missing right before her appointment at the veterinarian” gives you a clue that the dog intentionally went missing. Go missing is idiomatic, which is a fancy way of saying it’s a slang term. This gives another strike against it to more formal writing. Personally, I’m a fan of new words and expressions. It means a language continues to evolve and recreate itself. And, if the editor of this paper disagrees with my point of view, don’t be surprised if my column mysteriously goes missing from these pages next week.
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VISA, MasterCard accepted. Reach 128,087 homes weekly
SERVICES
LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPE Locally owned/operated over 41 YRS *FALL CLEAN UP *LEAF REMOVAL *IRRIGATION WINTERIZATION SNOW & ICE REMOVAL *FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491- 3491
Will mow lawns, do Spring Clean Up, trim shrubs, remove or trim some trees, clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint, do odd jobs, demo small buildings, provide personal services. Fully Insured. Text or call Jay 574-398-2135; shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jayspersonalservices.com/
Directions: take highway 32 west of the hospital to river ave, turn south to westridge and watch for signs!!! Having decided to down size Mr. Gary Terrel will sell the following at public auction!!!
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
LATE NIGHT DRIVER
Nice 1994 ford ranger pick up truck 248,000 miles but runs great, red exterior
EMPLOYMENT NEEDED
Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun All levels - in Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856
C&H TREE SERVICE
FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-932-2115
Original Rock Band Available for Private Parties Call 317-294-7610 ASK FOR CLINT
Pet & House Sitting Service www.pawpatrolindy.com 18 years Experience
317-802-6565 317-432-1627
Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott
Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons near Carey Road & 146 Carmel 317-
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“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding”
AUCTION
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AUCTION
PUBLIC AUCTION • SUNDAY DEC. 2ND 12:30 P.M. 881 WESTRIDGE DR NORTH, NOBLESVILLE, IN
Antiques, collectibles • Musical instruments and guns Tools and power equipment • Household and misc. Owner Gary Terrel Sell it with symmes au10500169 Richard Symmes 765-644-7157 Auction note: this is a nice sunday afternoon auction, over 200 pictures on auction zip 12571 auctioneer number, lunch served restroom on site, sorry no out of state checks or charge cards
NOW HIRING
NOW HIRING
Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield
SN PAINTING INC
Interior/Exterior 33 Years In Business 1 Man Operation – Dependable Interior Specialist - All About Detail Steve Newcomb H 317-773-1834 Cell 317-442-4674 Reference Upon Request
Give us a call at 317-490-2922 Serving, Hamilton, Marion, Boone Madison & Hancock counties
NOW HIRING
CARMEL SALON
Client and agent support Position(s) available. The Ohlson Group, serving the Carmel area since 1975, has a part time (3 days per week) opening as well as a l full time position. Administrative functions, customer support and service summarize this position. Experience in the financial services business is a big plus. Competitive pay, friendly staff, first class office. Full time position always carries a quality benefit package. interested parties should send resumes to Joe Ohlson, Partner and Managing Director of our Carmel office (johlson@ohlsongroup.com)
BOOTH RENTAL: First two months free Part time or full time: Busy Location Increase your business 317-844-8579
Customer Service Manager Over 20 years experience. Office, Production, Quality Mgt Reliable, experienced and team motivated. Resume and references available Hamilton, Boone or Marion County Tommy Thomas 765-621-3647
NOW HIRING Screen printing company need a delivery person 8 to 10 hours a week. Call Beth at 317-867-8518.
SERVERS NEEDED FOR THE HOTTEST NEW SPOT IN TOWN! THE BEAUTIFUL CLUB @ CHATHAM HILLS. A PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB IN WESTFIELD. $13/HR +. APPLY IN PERSON OR SEND RESUME TO CAREERS@CHATHAMHILLS.COM Screen printing company needs help, in our screen room 20 hours a week. 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm Call Beth at 317-867-8518.
Zionsville Community Schools Food Service Positions Now Available! Enjoy part time hours, great co-workers and meaningful work! Come join our team! Apply online at www.zcs.k12.in.us Contact Jan Swander, Food Service Director at 317-733-4804 with any questions.
is currently seeking candidates to fill the role of middle school technology teacher/tech support staff. The position would entail teaching 2 periods a day of middle school tech electives and tech troubleshooting and support. Qualifications include subject area expertise, the ability to relate well to pre-adolescent and teenage students, the ability to maintain and monitor computer networks and systems and trouble shoot common hardware and software issues. Experience with learning style differences is preferred. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Katie Foster at kfoster@mymwa.org
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is currently seeking candidates to fill the role of high school/middle school art teacher. Responsibilities would include teaching introductory visual art courses to students in grades 3-12. High school classes include but are not limited to studio arts, photography, drawing/ painting, and introduction to film. Middle school classes are general art elective courses. Qualifications include subject area expertise and the ability to relate well to pre-adolescent and teenage students. Experience with learning style differences is preferred. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Katie Foster at kfoster@mymwa.org.
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• House Wash • Roof Wash • Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Stamped Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Deck Cleaning & Staining • Fence Cleaning and Staining • Paver Cleaning and Sealing • Dock Cleaning and Sealing
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Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Breeds: BEAGLE, BOXER, COLLIE, POINTER, POODLE, PUG; Opponents: DUKE, ILLINOIS, IOWA, MICHIGAN, PURDUE; Plays: EXTRA POINT, FIELD GOAL, SAFETY, TOUCHDOWN; Counties: FLOYD, FOUNTAIN, FULTON; Drugstores: CVS, WALGREENS; Month: DECEMBER
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November 27, 2018
Current in Fishers
www.currentinfishers.com
Imagine doctors who listen to you and your body.
Community has a knack for finding primary care physicians who believe patients know their bodies best. And it’s the doctor’s job to help interpret. Together then, every concern, question and doubt are understood and addressed. If that’s what you’re looking for, we hear you. That’s exceptional care, simply delivered. All from a health network that had the beautiful idea to bring them both together.
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