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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Before making public speaking engagements, Esther Davidson claims she can’t eat or sleep. REMEMBRANCE “I’m a basket case,” Davidson said. And as many times as she tells her story of surviving the Holocaust, it just gets harder for the Geist resident. “It’s like opening a wound and pouring salt on it each time I tell it,” Davidson said. Davidson, however, knows it was important to tell her story again May 3 at the City of Carmel’s Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts. “I lived in Europe when the Nazis tried to kill all Jewish people as well as others they found unworthy,” Davidson said. Davidson was born in February 1941 in Poland. The Nazis invaded Poland in September 1939. “In 1933, there were approximately 3 million Jews in Poland,” Davidson said. “Today, there are less than 5,000.” Davidson showed a picture of her mother and 10 brothers and sisters. “Several of her brothers and sisters were married and had children when the war started. My mother was the only one who survived,” Davidson said. “My mother changed her name to Nellie to sound less Jewish, wore a cross and passed for Christian during the war.” After Davidson was born, her mother protected her by giving her to an older Christian woman named Reba, who claimed her as a grandchild. “I wore a crucifix and I went to church with Reba every Sunday,” Davidson said. “She gave
me to Reba so if she was caught, I might remain safe. Understand that Reba was taking her life in her hands when she took me in. The Nazis didn’t treat people that helped Jews any better than they treated the Jews themselves.” Davidson’s father was one of seven children. Some were married with children. Her father, his brother and one cousin were the only survivors on his side. “My father survived by hiding in the forest and living the best he could off the land,” Davidson said. “He told me one day he had to steal food and clothes when he was hiding and he did that while he was crying. Other than that it’s not a period of time he discussed.” Her parents came to get Davidson, then 4 years old, following the war. She was crying and didn’t want to go because they were strangers. “Reba explained to me this was my mommy and daddy who loved me very much and I should go with them,” Davidson said. Davidson and her parents ended up in a Displaced Persons Camp in Germany. “The last of the Displaced Persons Camps closed in 1959. It took Europe 15 years to recover from the hell that preceded it,” Davidson said. Davidson and her family, including a brother born in 1947, were there until 1949 when they immigrated to the United States. Davidson’s daughter, Carmel resident Sharie Fields, described her mother as a model of “open-mindedness, selflessness, bravery, stoicism and humility.” Fields’ daughter, Naomi Fields, a Clay Middle School seventh-grader, said it will one day be her responsibility to share her grandmother’s story.
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GEIST • The Indiana Dept. of Transportation is installing new flashers at CONSTRUCTION Ind. 234 and Fortville Pike. The intersection is already equipped with a four-way stop and flashing red lights on top of the stop signs. The new flashers also signaling the four-way stop will be installed above the middle of the intersection. Construction should be complete by late spring. No closures are expected. • Indianapolis Dept. of Public Works is currently on Phase II of the 82nd Street Widening and Improvement Project. Phase 2 stretches from Lantern Road to Fall Creek Road. Lane closures may occur. The project includes resurfacing, addition and repair to sidewalks and curbs, new travel lanes, access ramps, drainage repairs and bridge maintenance. Phase 2 construction began in the spring and should be complete by fall 2019. CARMEL • Range Line Road has reopened to northbound traffic but remains closed southbound between Eighth Street to just south of Clay Terrace for a drainage and stormwater project. Work is expected to be complete by May 3. • Lane restrictions are under way near Keystone Parkway and 96th Street, where a new roundabout interchange is being built. Construction is expected to last through the year. • Construction on a new access ramp from Lowes Way to Keystone Parkway is ongoing and expected to be complete by June. FISHERS • There will be a temporary lane restriction on eastbound 116th Street between Municipal Drive and Commercial Drive through May 10. The restriction will be in effect between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. • The northwest side of Municipal Drive will be closed for storm sewer work for the new Flexware Innovation and Fishers Ellipse buildings. The closure will take place on the north side of Municipal Drive from the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater west to the Fire Station parking lot. Motorists will still be able to access Municipal Drive from Lantern Road. The closure is expected to last for another week.
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Linda Risch was recently appointed branch manager at the ACCOMPLISHMENT Centier Bank’s Fishers Crossing location. Risch previously served as the assistant branch manager at the Fishers Crossing location, 11684 Allisonville Rd. Risch has nearly 10 years of banking experience. She also is a member of the Risch National Organization of Women in Business and is a volleyball coach. “The sincere, family oriented culture at Centier is invigorating and genuine,” Risch stated. “I feel valued as an employee and empowered to lead a team and create a positive mark in the Fishers community. I look forward to continued growth as a leader and person with the bank.” For more, call 317-845-5930 ext. 5272 or email lrisch@centier.com.
DISPATCHES Park volunteer honored – The DNR Division of State Parks recently honored volunteers and employees for their commitment to conservation in 2018. An outstanding volunteer award went to Gerald Thomas, who has volunteered at Fort Harrison State Park for more than 10 years. He walks trails, picks up litter and photographs the park for staff. Veterans Hall of Fame – The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame seeking nominations for its sixth class of veteran honorees. The non-profit organization honors Hoosier veterans for service during and after active duty. Up to 15 veterans will be honored for military service achievements and/or community contributions. The criteria and nomination packet are at imvhof.com/nominate. Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 1. Arts for Lawrence brick campaign – Residents can support local arts by purchasing a brick for $100. The brick will be placed in Arts for Lawrence’s new Cultural Campus. Those who purchase the brick will receive three lines of text for commemoration and a miniature replica keepsake brick. To purchase a brick, call Arts for Lawrence at 317-875-1900.
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Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Trace Yates gives opening remarks. On May 2, Meyer Plastics held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location at 5968 Sunnyside Rd., Lawrence. (Photos by Anna Skinner)
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The Fishers Police Dept. and the Fishers Fire Dept. share a 27-foot Boston Whaler for public safety use on Geist Reservoir. (Photo by Anna Skinner)
RESERVOIR SAFETY Safe Boating Week set for May 18-24 By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com As Geist Reservoir users begin to enjoy the water, the FishCOVER STORY ers Police Dept. and America’s Boating Club of Central Indiana are educating boaters on some of the lesser-known watercraft dangers. From noon to 3 p.m. May 19, America’s Boating Club of Central Indiana representatives will be at the Geist Marina, 11695 Fall Creek Rd., to present boating-related information, demonstrations and activities. The event is in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week (May 18-24). “Last year, there was something like over 800 boating deaths in the United States,” said Jason Settles, communications officer for America’s Boating Club of Central Indiana. “Most of these things are attributed to operator error, just not knowing something or not having the proper training. (Operators) are kind of like, ‘It’s a boat, I can drive this,’ but actually, you can’t. To drive a car and fly a plane, you have to have a license. To drive a boat, you don’t (need a license)
as long as you are 16 and have a drivers’ license.” Boating skills training and free vessel checks will be offered at the event. “The big thing we are going to have is we are going to have a virtual-boat training computer and basically, it’s three monitors set up, and it gives the visual view of this lake and you can set it to practice things, anything from docking to departing the dock to maneuvering in channels and currents and just a variety of things,” Settles said. “People can actually test their skills without being in any danger.” Settles said a hidden danger most boaters aren’t aware of is carbon monoxide poisoning. “Carbon monoxide poisoning is a big problem on boats,” Settles said. “Most people don’t even have a detector in their homes. We had an experienced boater friend of ours on Lake Michigan that died because he didn’t know (about carbon monoxide) and was inside sleeping on his boat.” America’s Boating Club of Central Indiana Commander Mike Crowell said even smaller boats without a cabin can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
“Even with small boats on Geist, the ones with the ski platform on the back of the boat, the exhaust is oftentimes underneath that platform,” Crowell said. “If one gets a lung-full of the full-strength stuff, you’re in trouble.” To prevent such issues, Crowell suggests not putting the boat in neutral when picking up passengers from the water. He recommends turning the engine off. ln another effort to promote safety, the Fishers Police Dept. has approximately 30 officers who can operate the department’s public safety boat, which boat patrols the reservoir. FPD officer Mike Janes said the most common issues are wake-zone viola-
tions and intoxicated boaters. However, Janes has seen fewer intoxicated boaters in recent years on Geist Reservoir. “Violating idle zones and reckless operation, those things lead to signs of someone impaired,” Janes said. “A lot of times, we encounter people unrelated to (drinking) but then see the signs of intoxication.” Janes said FPD patrols the water each weekend at different times. The Dept. of Natural Resources polices the lake more so during the week. The FPD operates a 27-foot Boston Whaler that it shares with the Fishers Fire Dept. The boat is equipped with a pump that sprays lake water onto a fire.
WHEN AN EMERGENCY HAPPENS ON THE LAKE FPD officer Mike Janes said when a homeowner calls police from their home, it’s easy for authorities to navigate the boat to the issue because they have the house address. However, if a boater is in distress on the water and they are unsure of their location, it’s more difficult for first responders to find them.
“If someone calls in and they don’t know where they are, give us landmarks nearby or give us the GPS coordinates off your phone,” Janes said. “But if they know they’re near the Olio Road boat ramp, the sailing club, the dam, or the islands south by the dam, all those things help us locate them quickly.”
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LETTER The big picture Editor, So, we are going to eliminate 9.2 miles of railroad tracks that connect three major metro areas of central Indiana and beyond. These tracks are worth untold millions of dollars and should be left on deposit for the future transportation needs of everyone. Sacrificing this asset for an exercise trail that not everyone can or will use is not prudent planning. Rather, it is akin to political grandstanding. This trail project was a perfect opportunity to show responsible planning by constructing the exercise trail alongside of the tracks. It also would have preserved the basis for naming several features of Fishers after the railroad! You know, “Nickel Plate District,” “Fishers Station,” “Nickel Plate Railroad,” “The Switch,” The Depot,” “The Yard,” etc., etc. Oh, never mind. David K. Fugit, Fishers
Commentary by Terry Anker From 1791 until 1992, the United States Congress officially recognized a handful of organizations to profit from the official imprimatur of our federal authorities as being legitimate and sanctioned. While the central government does not oversee operations directly, the granting of a congressional charter serves to distinguish these few from the other reported 1,500,000 registered nonprofits operating in our nation. The list is populated with all-familiar names, including the National Park Foundation, Federal Reserve Bank, National Academy of the Sciences, American Red Cross and youth-serving organizations like Girl Scouts, FFA and Boy Scouts. While the designation is considered largely honorific, each remains endorsed by our national legislative body as unique, in the public interest and supporting appropriate and beneficial activities. For many generations, these institutions had withstood the test of time and proven themselves worthy of broad support. But today these organizations are fighting on a new front. Schools and other government units have, in many cases, reduced these to the lowest common denominator. Scouts compete with every other group that demands attention from school children because the administrators fear those imagining grievance will initiate litigation if equal access is withheld. The harm of this misguided egalitarian impulse is born entirely by our children. Some schools have restricted or eliminated access at the precise time when the youngsters need the support. And all at no cost to the taxpayer. Do congressional charters matter? For our kids, they should. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.
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Bracing for a home invasion Commentary by Danielle Wilson It’s May, people, and you know what that means. No, not the race. I’m talking about the life-altering phenomenon that occurs when college kids return HUMOR home. My wonderfully quiet house and relatively full fridge are about to take a beating. We’ve actually already had “the talk.” You know, the one that makes parents sound like Old Man Get-Off-My-Lawn Wilson. “So long as you are under my roof … blah, blah, blah.” Curfews, chores, driveway spot — basic family responsibilities and expectations. But even assuming he abides by all of the rules, his mere presence, while enjoyable in small doses, changes the dynamics of our humble abode. For starters, our younger three kids have adapted to his absence and delight in not having an A-type firstborn steamroll over their ideas and opinions. There is one less sibling in competition for our affection, and
one less human hogging precious bathroom time. One less of everything, really, and when that loud-talking, personal spacechallenged, bratty older brother gets back, one less quickly becomes one more. Particularly in the “One More Mouth to Feed” category. While hitting Meijer in anticipation of the ensuing food shortage, I saw several other moms filling carts with Pop Tarts, Cheeze-Its and various other “luxury goods” that our coeds cannot afford. It’s like a plague of locusts has arrived for the summer and no kitchen is safe from its destructive gastronomical path. How will we survive this temporary home invasion? I’m not sure. And it’s only May. Stupid May. Peace out.
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I went to my doctor after an episode of lightheadedness. During an MRI, I had a flashback to high school HUMOR trigonometry class where I also stared at a blank ceiling, listening to strange, indecipherable sounds. At the hospital they give you a buzzer to press if the experience becomes unbearable, a courtesy never extended by my freshman math teacher. After they examined my brain scan, a nurse called to report they didn’t find anything. Obviously, this was good news, but did the test results have to be phrased quite that way? On my license, my passport and all medical questionnaires, I always listed myself as 5-foot-10 — not as tall as my dad (a strapping 6-footer) but taller than my mom, a petite 5-3. I knew I was 5-9 1/2, but I always rounded it up. I mean, who was I hurting? In the follow-up appointment, the nurse measured my vitals. “Blood pressure 123 over 80, height 5-8, weight 165. Now, please step over here and …” “Whoa! How tall did you say I was?” “That would be 5 feet, 8 inches — in your socks, which adds a little.”
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“Look, first of all, I’m 5-10, maybe 5-9 1/2, and second, these are nylon dress socks, and very thin.” “Whatever you say, Mr. Wolfsie. Please grab one of the blue robes off that hook on the door ... if you can reach it.” When I got home, I asked my wife how tall she thought I was. “Well, I’m 5-7, so I’d say you are 5-8. And you’re still as adorable as can be.” “But when we got married, I told you I was 5-10. “I figured you rounded it up from 5-7.” That’s the end of the story. No illness, but I’m either a pathological liar (misrepresenting my height for 50 years) and need some psychological counseling — or I am (and this is tough to admit) shrinking. I haven’t decided which one it is. I guess it’s going to depend on which one is covered by my medical insurance.
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Performing arts center announces schedule By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Chances are you are going to find something that appeals to you about the Center for the Performing EVENTS Arts’ 2019-20 season at the Palladium. From Johnny Mathis to Gladys Knight to Steve Martin and Martin Short to Lyle Lovett to the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, the schedule covers many different genres. Great American Songbook Hall of Famer Mathis, known for his songs such as “Chances Are” and “Misty,” will be a romantic treat for fans on Halloween night. He last appeared at the Palladium in June 2013. Martin and Short are a comedy treat early in the season with a Sept. 26 performance. “I was a board member before I became president. I think I can honestly say this is our best season yet,” Center for the Performing Arts CEO/President Jeff McDermott said. “There is as much, if not more, name recognition from (previous seasons). We have some of the well-known artist as well as vision artists that we brought in. Some of our jazz and classical performers people might not know as well, but I think they are going to be wowed. I’m just excited by the balance of the whole season. “The ones we are really considering the headliners are Steve Martin and Martin Short. It’s the first show after our gala, which really kicks off our season, but obviously there are several that are headline-quality artists.” The Center’s Annual Gala and Songbook Celebration, set for Sept. 21, will feature a performance by 2016 Songbook Hall of Fame inductee Dionne Warwick. Paul Williams and Duke Ellington will be inducted into the Songbook Hall of Fame. McDermott said the Songbook Series is particularly exciting with appearances by Mathis, Rita Moreno and Ben Vereen. Along with acts such as Knight, Mary Chapin Carpenter, The Righteous Brothers, the pop/rock series features violinist Damien Escobar Nov. 21.
Johnny Mathis will make a Halloween Night appearance at the Palladium. (Submitted photo)
Two country acts, Lovett and Trish Yearwood, are scheduled so far. McDermott said he expects more. “Country acts tend to announce two or three months before they go on tour, so it’s hard to book a country artist six or eight months out,” McDermott said. “If we get the right country artist, it might be the right fit for our Encore Series.” The Encore Series are acts that will only be sold separately after the performers have been scheduled. “These will probably be artists we can book the second half of the year with great name recognition,” McDermott said. “We know we end each year with a bang.” For instance, Amy Grant and Tony Bennett appeared earlier this month but the concerts were added later. Subscribers to Classical, Songbook, Jazz and Create Your Own Series (four or more) will have first opportunity at purchasing tickets for any concerts listed in the Encore Series. Among the other special events will be “Napoleon Dynamite: A Conversation with Jon Heder & Efren Ramirez” Dec 5. Monty Python’s John Cleese’s appearance Nov. 14 will be another special event, McDermott said. For subscriber and ticket information, visit the thecenterpresents.org.
• SONGBOOK SERIES Songbook Academy Finals, July 20; An Evening with Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance, Oct 31; An Evening with Rita Moreno, Dec 6; An Evening with Ben Vereen, Jan 18; 4 Girls 4: Broadway’s Leading Ladies in Concert, Feb 29; Michael Feinstein with special guest, April 17 • PRINTING PARTNERS CLASSICAL SERIES Collectif 9, Oct 4; Sir James and Lady Galway, Oct 29; NFM Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Jan 23; Siberian State Symphony Orchestra, Feb 28; American Brass Quintet, April 24. • KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER POP/ROCK SERIES Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin: Together on Stage, Oct 20; The Righteous Brothers, Oct 27; An Evening with Gladys Knight, Nov 20; Damien Escobar, Nov 21; Chris Botti, Feb 9; VoicePlay, March 6; The Company Men, April 25. • COUNTRY SERIES Lyle Lovett, Oct 11; Trisha Yearwood, Oct 24 • DREWRY SIMMONS VORNEHM JAZZ SERIES Ranky Tanky, Sep 13; Harlem 100: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, Nov 8; Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Big Band Holidays, Dec 3; Kurt Elling: A Century of Heroes, Mar 21; Brubeck Brothers Quartet: Dave Brubeck Centennial Celebration, April 26; Zach Brock Quintet: Snarky Violin, May 15, 2020 • PASSPORT SERIES The Kingdom Choir, Oct 5; The Four Italian Tenors: Viva Italia, Oct 25; Doolin’, March 27; Piaf! The Show, March 28; George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, March 29 • OLD TOWN COMPANIES FAMILY SERIES The Fourth Wall: Fruit Flies Like a Banana, Nov 9; Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza, Jan 25; Peking Acrobats, March 15; Treasure Island, March 28 • ASCENSION ST. VINCENT HOLIDAY SERIES Cantus: Three Tales of Christmas, Dec 7; Postmodern Jukebox Presents: A Very Postmodern Christmas, Dec 13; Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2019, Dec 15 • SPECIAL EVENTS Steve Martin & Martin Short, Sep 26; An Evening with John Cleese, Nov 14; Napoleon Dynamite: A Conversation with Jon Heder & Efren Ramirez, Dec 5; U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus, March 12; Gaither Vocal Band, May 16, 2020
Songbook Academy features 4 CHS, 2 ZCHS students editorial@youarecurrent.com Four Carmel High School students, two Zionsville Community High School students and one Fishers resident are among the 40 students selected from 16 states to participate in the Great American Songbook Foundation’s 10th Songbook Academy. The annual summer music intensive is set for July 13-20 at the Songbook Foundation’s headquarters at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The CHS students are Jack Ducat, Sydney Greene, Morgan Koontz and Griffin Scott. The ZCHS students are Cynthia Kauffman and Grace Tucker. Fishers resident Peter Fulton attends Colonial Christian High School. The academy’s 40 students were among hundreds of vocalists who submitted applications and video auditions to attend the week of workshops, master classes and mentoring by music industry professionals and respected university educators. The week culminates in the Songbook Academy Finals, a July 20 performance and competition at the Palladium. Tickets go on sale June 7. To purchase, call 317-843-3800 or visit TheCenterPresents.org. Westfield — Uncorked with David Ackerman! Is set for 7 p.m. May 18 at Urban Vines Winery and Brewery, 303 E. 161st St. David Ackerman is an acoustic duo making its debut at Urban Vines. Noblesville — Josh Cecil will present his close-up magic card show, “Josh Cecil & His 52 Closest Friends,” at 7 and 8:45 p.m. May 17 at Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274 Logan St. To purchase tickets, all $10, email Cecil@ cecilmagic.com. Indianapolis — Mecum Auctions for collector cars, boats, motorcycles, engines and road art will be held May 14 to 19 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Carmel — The greater Indianapolis Jewish community will host a free celebration of Israel, “Israel in the Park,” from 4 to 7 p.m. May 19 at Coxhall Gardens, 11677 Towne Rd.
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Sam Greene relishes his role as Prince Lemon in Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s upcoming ballet production. BALLET “I like that I can be funny and boss people around that are older than me,” the 12-year-old Greene said. Carmel-based IBC presents “Cipollino: A Fairytale Ballet” at 3 p.m. May 19 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. It is staged by Alyona Yakovleva-Randall and based on choreography by Henrik Mayorov. The story is about fruits and vegetables. Prince Lemon and General Tomato put taxes on water and air for villagers. Carmel resident Ethan Gold is in the title role of Cipollino, who fights the unjust treatment. “He leads the protest against the tax,” Gold said. “They take Cipollino’s father, and Cipollino and Radish try to save him.” Carmel High School freshman Maren Goddard, 15, plays Magnolia, the lead flower. “It’s a challenging ballet because the choreography is so unique,” Goddard said. Amelia Happel, 16, plays Radish.
Amelia Happel will perform as Radish in the IBC production of “Cipollino.” (Provided by Renzulli Photography)
“Radish is a fun role. A lot of the dances are contemporary-based, and we get sad,” Happel said. “But this one is super happy. The choreography is so different. I’m excited to smile, have fun and act on stage.” Ian Anderson-Conlon, 17, in his first year at IBC, performs as General Tomato. “It’s more challenging and it’s a different role than I’ve ever done,” Anderson-Conlon said. “I’m more like a bad person who is under the rule of Prince Lemon. I do what I’m told and watch the villagers. The acting I feel has been more of a challenge than dancing because it’s a different kind of acting.” For more, visit indianaballetconservatory. org.
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GARAGE SALES VILLAGE OF WESTCLAY (CARMEL) ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 18 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Rain or shine Something for everyone! Look for the balloons! (Main St. and Towne Rd.)
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in The Bristols 126th Street & Brooks School Road in Fishers (46037) Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18 8AM - 1PM each day
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Claybourne Community. Cross-streets at 131st street and Shelbourne road. The dates for the garage sale are May 17th-18th from 8am-2pm.
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BOOKS FOR SALE Please help Carmel children’s book author help a friend with medical bills. Purchase for your child, (ages 5 to 11) on Amazon “Grabbert and Freddy - A Fat Frog A Fat Fly and A Fat Friendship”. Over 100 pages with several illustrations capturing how the duo formed an unlikely bond, their insatiable thirst for human cuisine, overcoming personal limitations through friendship, and a dogged foe hot on their trail. ONLY $9.99 on Amazon ($3.48 - Author/Friend, $6.51 - Jeff Bezos)
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NOW HIRING FULL TIME/PART We’re seeking a motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors! Salary: $18/hour Call Rod Bradley @ 317-514-9006 rbradley@mrmanicure.com mrmanicure.com Accepting new customers Scott Pools, Inc. in Carmel is currently hiring experienced Pool Service Technicians and Helpers. If you like working outdoors, this job is for you! $13.50 - $17.00/Hr Depending on experience. Training provided. Drivers license & background check required. Call, email or stop by our store to apply. 904 W. Main St. - Carmel - 317-846-5576 scottpools2@gmail.com www.scottpoolsinc.com
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Northside firm is seeking an experienced legal office receptionist. At least three years experience is required. The successful applicant will be continuously interacting with our clients, so an upbeat attitude is a must. We are seeking a friendly, self-starter with great client service skills and the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks at once. Priority given to those with experience professionally answering multiple phone lines as well as performing general office tasks. Please only apply to firm@hovdelaw.com if you have the required experience.
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Primary Prevention Specialist – Volunteer Recruitment and Management Location: Noblesville, IN | Type: Full Time | Organization: Prevail, Inc.
Description: Prevail, Inc. provides crisis intervention and restorative support services for adult, adolescent and child survivors of crime and abuse to residents of Hamilton and surrounding counties. Prevail is seeking a full-time primary prevention specialist to implement, expand, evaluate and report on the 100 Men Campaign to engage men and boys in the primary prevention of sexual violence and other intersecting violence issues. This position will require some evening and weekend hours. Duties: Manage Prevail’s 100 Men Campaign, including recruiting and managing a volunteer base. Participate in statewide prevention partnerships. Develop the agency’s resource and knowledge base for engaging men and boys in the primary prevention of sexual violence. Establish relationships within the community to engage men and boys in the primary prevention of sexual violence and other intersecting violence issues. Participate with the agency’s Primary Prevention team to implement the community primary prevention plan. Educate the community about the importance of engaging men and boys in these efforts. Education: B.A/B.S. from an accredited institution in a relevant field preferred. Work Experience: Experience in community engagement is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a commitment to social justice, required. Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development. Pay commensurate with education and experience (starting pay - $16.49/hour). Interviews the week of May 13, with ideal start date June 3, 2019 Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Jan Price, jprice@prevailinc.com
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