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Students share projects, success at State of the Schools luncheon By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hamilton Southeastern Schools Supt. Allen Bourff turned much of his EDUCATION State of the Schools presentation at OneZone over to students. It was in good hands, and so is the future, he Fishers High School students Jessica Guler and Collin Shelton discuss their projects at the Onesaid. Zone State of the Schools luncheon. (Photo by Mark “When you work with students like this, and Ambrogi) we have many, many students like this, we have great confidence in our future,” Bourff said at the That connection led to Riordan spending a Sept. 11 OneZone luncheon at the 502 East Event week this summer at Aggressively Organic, Centre in Carmel. which has patented a system for growing plants. Hamilton Southeastern senior Rami Daas was “My challenge was to create a curriculum that one of the students who gave a presentation. could bring together pre-calculus with what Ag“Mock Trial was an incredible experience,” gressively Organic does,” she said. Daas said. “I was lucky enough to be on the varRiordan decided on semester-long projects. sity Mock Trial team. We learned through “I wanted them to pick something firsthand experience what it was like they were super passionate about and to prepare a case and turn in a trial we bring that together with Aggressively would debate with other teams. We had Organic and math,” Riordan said. “Then, very wild success, thanks to our incredI wanted them to tell their story with ible sponsor.” math. Kids ask me all the time, ‘When am His school competed during the I going to use this in the real world?’” school year and advanced to the naStudents created a garden at the Daas tional judicial competition in July. school. “We have already started preparing for “I have kids that created a project the school season this year and we are recruiton how to survive on Mars, using Aggressively ing new members right now,” Daas said. Organic,” she said. Daas competed on Hamilton Southeastern’s Fishers High School students Jessica Guler, a We the People team that won the Indiana Bar junior, and senior Collin Shelton discussed their Association state civics competition in December projects. 2018. It finished seventh in the nation in April in “I decided on plant therapy with special educaVirginia. tion students,” Guler said. “It’s a very good way Daas said he was grateful for the opportunity for me to get involved with the kids I work with to present what students accomplish at his on a daily basis. I help them with the math. We school at OneZone. He wants to become a civil are going to be tracking their moods a week rights attorney. before our planting, during the planting and a “Going into high school I wasn’t sure what I week after. It’s a very good way to see how they wanted to do,” he said. “I explored different arinteract with their plants.” eas. However, my junior year when I went in the Shelton, who plays football and baseball, is law program, I knew that’s what I wanted to do doing a project involving sports nutrition. because it was a natural fit for me.” “I’m using my project to find out what nutriFishers High School math teacher Sarah Riortion can help you before events or after with dan explained how CurioCity Hub creates comrecovery,” Shelton said. “This will help me and my munity partners between the school, students teammates because we can perform better off and businesses. this project.”
DISPATCHES Fishers ranks 3rd as Best Place to Live – The City of Fishers recently ranked third in MONEY’s 10 Best Places to Live 2019. Fishers was the only Indiana city to make the top 10 list. The list was compiled with data points such as economic health, cost of living, ethnic and economic diversity, public education, income, health and safety and ease of living and amenities. Clarksville, Tenn., placed first and Round Rock, Texas, placed second. F.C. Tucker real estate stats – Home sale prices in Fishers continue to increase. According to F.C. Tucker, the average sale price of homes sold in Fishers in August 2019 was $324,554 at an average of $131.43 per square foot, a 10.5 percent increase from August 2018. Homes sold in an average of 36 days, the same as this time last year. FPD warns residents of telephone scams – Recently, the Fishers Police Dept. has investigated several types of telephone scams. One of the most recent scams involved a person impersonating a DEA Agent accusing the person of being involved in an illegal drug investigation and demanding they send gift cards in order to clear their name. Many of these telephone scammers instruct the victim to stay on the phone, not tell anyone of the conversation and travel to a store and purchase gift cards or green dot cards for a certain amount. There have been some Fishers residents that have lost thousands of dollars. Here are a few safety tips to follow if contacted by a possible telephone scam should follow if you are contacted by a possible telephone scammer: Immediately hang up the phone if you do not recognize or know the caller, never give out personal information, remember no legitimate company or organization requires payment via gift cards or green dot cards, no law enforcement agency threatens to arrest people over the phone and contact the local law enforcement agency, however most telephone scams originate from overseas and are very difficult, if not impossible, to trace.
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City council approves 911 center tax increase By Tony Sandleben news@currentinfishers.com
gencies. He cited last year’s Noblesville West Middle School shooting as an example. “The active shooter scenario that we had in Noblesville last year, when we had several The Fishers City Council unanimously apdifferent jurisdictions responding, thousands proved an income tax GOVERNMENT increase of 0.1 percent of calls being flooded, we had to make sure that we had the reliability of a sustainable to help fund the Hamilnetwork that would allow us to comton County Dispatch Center. municate in those critical minutes that Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said make the difference between life and the tax adjustment is meant to more death,” Fadness said. evenly spread out the payment for the Not everyone supported the center. measure. “Back in 2012-2013, the Town of FishFishers resident Michael Colby said ers entered into an agreement with a redistribution of funds should pay for all the large communities of Hamilton Fadness the center, not a tax increase. County to consolidate our dispatch “I recommend you take a look at some of center,” Fadness said. the spending that’s being done elsewhere Fadness said the plan was for all county in the community and redirect those funds communities to help pay for the center, but to pay for this to keep it off the backs of the that did not happen. taxpayers,” Colby said. “Several smaller communities in northern City councils in Carmel, Noblesville and Hamilton County, early on in the stage of this Westfield also must discuss the tax increase. consolidation, did not pay anything into that If city governments whose communities make agreement,” Fadness said. up half of the population of Hamilton County Fadness said the money is important to approve the increase, it will become law. keep first responders well-equipped for emer.
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DISPATCHES Memory Café scheduled – Dementia Friends Indiana will conduct a Memory Café from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 26 at Hamilton East Public Library, 5 Municipal Dr., Fishers, for people with dementia and a caregiver. Memory Cafés are free to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit dementiafriendsindiana.org/events-calendar/. Native trees for sale - The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual native tree sale has begun. In addition to native trees, 15-gallon watering bags also are available. The sale is the HCSWCD’s largest fundraiser. All proceeds go back into conservation and education. Thirty-nine varieties are for sale for $28. Pre-orders will be accepted through Sept. 30, and orders can be picked up from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the llama barn at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Details on tree species and growing conditions, as well as online ordering, are available at hamiltonswcd.org. Hamilton County cities ranked as some of safest in the state – Fishers was ranked as the fifth safest city in Indiana after a recent SafeWise study. Carmel was ranked as the second safest city, and Westfield was ranked as the sixth safest city. CrimeWatch app now Relay – Fishers Police Department’s CrimeWatch app, which was established in 2016, is now known as Relay. It has the same features as CrimeWatch, but now it will include a streamlined user interface and improved feedback and updates to residents who submit issues. More than 6,000 Fishers residents use the app to report non-emergency crimes. For more, visit relayapp.com. Lawmakers searching for interns – Hamilton County lawmakers are encouraging college students and recent graduates to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program, which takes place during the 2020 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Local legislators seeking interns include State Reps. Tony Cook (R-Cicero), Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville), Todd Huston (R-Fishers), Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) and Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel). Those interested should apply before Oct. 31. Interns receive biweekly compensation of $750, and they can earn academic credit through their college or university. Interns also are eligible to apply for a $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses. For more, visit indianaHouseRepublicans.com/internship.
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Special Olympics athlete creates 5K Family Fun Run By Jessica Hoover news@currentnoblesville.com
tors when I was little that I wouldn’t even talk. (I joined Special Olympics because) I always loved sports before I could walk or talk. Special Olympics helps me because I Hamilton County Special Olympics athlete can be part of a program where I can be and Fishers resident Zach Curtis created included in everything.” the inaugural 5K Family Fun Run to raise Race registration is $25, and all money for the Hamilton EVENT County Special Olympics race fees and donations will benefit the Hamilton County Special Olymand to increase awarepics program. To sign up, print out ness for the program. The race is at the race application on sohcindiana. 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at Dr. James A. Dillon org/sohc-5k-family-fun-run and mail Park, 6001 Edenshall Lane, Noblesit, along with payment, to: Hamilton ville. Registration and check-in County Special Olympics, 1229 Dahlbegin at 9 a.m. at the Events Shelter Curtis gren Lane, Cicero IN 46034. T-Shirts at Dillon Park. will be given to all pre-registered particiCurtis participates in bowling, tennis and pants and will be subject to availability on track and field in Special Olympics, and he race day. also is attending the Athlete Leadership “(It’s important for the community to Program University to become a coach for come to the Family Fun Run) so we can younger Special Olympics athletes. Curtis spread awareness to our program and so came up with the idea for the Family Fun we can get more people involved,” Curtis Run for his ALPs capstone project. said. “We’re always in need of more volun“I am on the autism spectrum, and I was born with it,” Curtis said. “I was told by doc- teers for the Special Olympics.”
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DISPATCHES Foundations award scholarships – Central Indiana Community Foundation and its affiliates, The Indianapolis Foundation and Hamilton County Community Foundation, have awarded 185 scholarships totaling more than $1.4 million for the 2019-20 academic year. Recipients will receive varying scholarship amounts, with the maximum award for some scholarships equal to full tuition. Scholarship opportunities for the 2020-21 academic year can be viewed at cicf.org/scholarships in September and applications open in November.
County ranks 5th in state-wide food drive - An effort led by the Indiana State Fair has prompted 27 Indiana county fairs to donate food and participate in the FAIRs Care food drives. Through a partnership with the Indiana Association of Fairs and Feeding Indiana’s Hungry, counties have collected 76,363.6 pounds of food for local food pantries this year. The top five counties to make the most food contributions and will receive a check for $200 are: St. Joseph County 4-H Fair, raised $45,881.54; Porter County 4-H Fair, raised
$34,386 plus two steers and one hog (valued at $4,200); Cass County, raised $35,387; Tipton County 4-H Fair, raised $13,395.07; and Hamilton County 4-H Fair, raised $10,271.64. September is Indiana Archaeology Month - This is the 24th anniversary of a statewide celebration of archaeology in Indiana. The event started as Indiana Archaeology Week in 1996 and was expanded to a month in 2002. Archaeologists have recorded more than 71,000 sites in
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Colglazier work day returns By Renee Larr news@currentinfishers.com Former Hamilton Southeastern High School student-athlete Carrie GIVING BACK Colglazier was killed by a drunk driver in 2003. The school, in conjunction with Colglazier’s parents, set up a scholarship fund to honor her. The 17th annual Carrie Colglazier Scholarship Workday is Sept. 28. Members of the girl’s track team, soccer team, National Honor Society and FFA will be available to work for an eght-hour day for a minimum $25 donation. All proceeds benefit the Carrie Colglazier Scholarship Fund. “Carrie was involved in National Honor Society, FFA, girls track and girls soccer,” HSE High School Athletic Director Jim Self said. “Each year, we invite students who participate in those areas to go out and work one Saturday for the public. This year, we decided to do it in the fall instead of the spring.” Students will perform tasks including babysitting, mulching, washing cars, cleaning gutters, planting flowers, painting and washing windows. “We’ll have between 100 to 150 kids go out and work,” Self said. “We’ve been blessed
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Street and Delegates Row for construcFISHERS tion of a roundabout. The project is • The city recently broke ground expected to begin in mid-September on the Ind. 37 Improvement Projand end in December. ect. Drivers can sign up to receive GEIST text updates at 37thrives.com. • The Indianapolis Dept. of Pub• All four lanes of Allisonville lic Works is on Phase 2 of the Road are now open. However, 82nd Street Widening and the area remains a construcProject. Phase tion zone with a 30 mph CONSTRUCTION Improvement 2 stretches from Lantern speed limit. Lane restrictions Road to Fall Creek Road. Lane may still be in place for final closures may occur. The project includes touches. resurfacing, addition and repair to sidewalks • The Hamilton County Highway Dept. and curbs, new travel lanes, access ramps, has finished its resurfacing work on 113th drainage repairs and bridge maintenance. Street from Florida Road to Southeastern Phase 2 construction began in the spring Parkway, but lane restrictions may still be in and should be complete by fall 2019. place to complete striping. NOBLESVILLE • There may be delays near 106th Street • The Indiana Dept. of Transportation reand Mollenkopf Road as intersection imcently broke ground on the Ind. 37 Improveprovements are completed. ment Project. Drivers can sign up to receive • Utility relocation is beginning on 96th text updates at 37thrives.com. Street as part of the road-widening project, • 276th Street between Devaney Road and set to begin construction next year. The utilGwinn Road will be closed for roundabout ity relocation has resulted in periodic lane construction in front of Beck’s Hybrids in restrictions that will be in place during the Arcadia. Beck’s drivers and employees will coming months. have access to their drive from Gwinn Road. CARMEL The road is closed to all through-traffic, ten• Construction is under way to extend tatively reopening on or before Nov. 1. The Lowe’s Way from Keystone Parkway to detour consists of Gwinn Road, 266th Street Range Line Road. The project is expected to and Devaney Road. be complete by July 2020. • Whetston Road between 279th Street • A new multi-use path is being installed and 281st Street is closed for the installment along 136th Street between Range Line Road of a small structure in relation to the project and Stadium Drive. The road was expected to reopen to two-way traffic before Aug. 13 with that will extend 276th Street in northern Hamilton County. The road is closed to all final completion expected in October. through-traffic, tentatively opening on or • Work continues on the expansion before Oct. 1. This closure is related to the of Cherry Creek Boulevard to complete the 276th Street Extension Project. final phase to connect Hazel Dell Parkway • Work is ongoing on the Logan Street Peto River Road. The project is expected to be destrian Bridge Project in downtown Noblescomplete by the end of this month. ville. The northbound lane of Ind. 19 between • A partial closure is under way at 96th Ind. 32 and Logan Street will be closed the Street and Gray Road for construction of a duration of the project, through May 2020. roundabout. The project is expected to be The detour consists of taking Ind. 32 westcomplete this month. ward, turning northbound onto Ind. 38, then • 96th Street is closed at Keystone Parkeastbound on Logan Street and northbound way for construction of a roundabout interon Ind. 19 to avoid the closure. On Logan change. Drivers can make right turns onto Street, the designated westbound right turn 96th Street from Keystone Parkway, but left lane on the bridge will become a combined turns are not available. 96th Street is exstraight and right-turn lane. The eastbound pected to reopen in November. straight lane will be shifted north, and the • Construction of a pathway along the north side of 126th Street to connect Keysouth side of the bridge will be under constone Parkway to Hazel Dell Parkway is struction. The Riverwalk near this area also under way. It is expected to be complete in is closed. October. • Between Arcadia and Atlanta, • Guilford Road reconstruction is ongoing 281st Street between Gwinn Road and between Main Street and City Center Drive. Whetston Road will be closed for construcGuilford Road was expected to reopen betion. The road will be closed to all thru traffic tween City Center Drive and Emerson Road until Nov. 22. This closure is part of the imby Aug. 13. Construction on a new roundprovements to 276th Street and will connect about at Guilford Road and Main Street is to Ind. 19. During the closure, local traffic expected to begin in mid-September. should utilize a detour of 274th Street to Ind. • A partial closure is expected at 96th 19 and 286th Street to Ind. 19.
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coming move to The Yard at Fishers District Go-to fashion staple: White shoes, white boots or white sandals Passionate social cause: Foster care and Originally from the suburbs of St. Louis, Allie adoption Boughman enrolled at Missouri PROFILE State University and met a Favorite cell phone app: Chik-fil-A … free waffle fries! young man named John at colEmbarrassing obsession: Watching lege orientation. He quickly became her reality shows “favorite person in the world,” and they Favorite time of year: The first two married shortly after graduation. weeks in October, when summer turns Allie was working as a high school into fall English teacher until three years ago, Biggest stressors: Household when she and her husband moved to chores, loud conversations Fishers to plant a new branch of ParkFavorite room of her house: Reside Church, which meets at Riverside Bougham cently remodeled laundry room (peach Junior High School. John is an auditor and gold) at Deloitte. Tradition with John: Travel to New York Allie’s application for a part-time sales asCity twice every year for a long weekend sociate at Blue Peppermint Boutique turned Favorite holiday: Valentine’s Day into her dual position as store manager and Exercise facility: The Barre Code in Fishers creative/digital director. She orchestrates the Favorite designer: Kate Spade emails, social media activity, website design Best performance: Playing Amy in “Little and outfit styling for the business. She also is Women” the events coordinator for Parkside and enDo you have an interesting friend who lives, joys participating in musical theater, reading fiction and thrillers, baking and photographing works, or worships in Fishers? Send suggestions to sgattlieb.currentinfishers@gmail.com weddings and families. Exciting change: Blue Peppermint’s up-
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Woofstock to celebrate 11th year By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com On Oct. 5, the Humane Society for Hamilton County will mark the 11th year of its annual Woofstock event. Proceeds benefit the orgaEVENT nization’s Survivor Program, which provides life-saving and emergency care to thousands of animals each year. The event will kick off with the Survivor 5K and Dog Walk. In addition to participating in the 5K and vying for trophies, attendees can compete to raise the most funds for the Survivor Program, which is fully funded through donations. Leading up to the event, individuals, groups and organizations can create teams at WoofstockRocks.com to organize fundraising efforts and to register for the race. A fundraising link can then be shared via email or social media to receive donations and support fundraising teams. Top youth, individual, male, female, corporate and team fundraisers will be awarded prizes. 5K participants can be run, jog or walkwith leashed pets. The day will wrap up with a performance
Melissa King and pup Harley attend the 2018 Woofstock event in downtown Fishers. (File photo)
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There is a body of water that flows through Fall Creek HIGHLIGHTS IN HISTORY Township in the southeastern part of the county. It bends around the community of Cyntheanne, crosses under Southeastern Parkway and 113th Street, and then empties into Geist Reservoir. It passes nice neighborhoods and has an elementary school named after it. The irony is that it has been referred to by the wrong name for more than a century. The Thorpe Creek area has a more lively history than you may expect. The creek got its name from the first white settlers in the area – two brothers named James and Collins Tharp. In his 1901 history of the county, Augustus Finch Shirts says they were settlers. Shirts said that the most notable event of their residence in the area was the death of one brother’s wife. They put her body into an old dugout canoe and rowed to a gravel bank on the east side of the mouth of the creek. Then they pegged a top on the canoe and buried it in the gravel. The gravesite is, of course, now under Geist. The first mention of the creek that can be
found in a newspaper is in 1889 and refers to it as Tharp’s Creek. There are several mentions in 1891 when a wooden bridge crossing the creek was burned by an arsonist. The road was called the “Arnold Highway,” and it may have been where 113th Street crosses the creek today. Things got lively when the Democrat newspaper said the arsonist was a Republican trying to control the area. The Republicans responded by saying that they had seen plenty of bridges burned by Democrats during the Civil War. The county soon replaced the span with a fireproof iron bridge. The “Tharp” name is consistent until around 1900, when it begins to be referred to as Thorp’s Creek. It’s spelled both ways in the newspaper, sometimes without the apostrophe. Shirts is the first known source to add the letter “e” in his 1901 book. The name “Tharp Creek” appears on the official state soil map in 1912. Occasional uses of “Tharp” can be found in the newspaper until 1990. However, official maps now have it marked as Thorpe Creek.
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A new initiative is coming to Hamilton County that aims to foster community among residents and visitors. Kristin Schell created the TOURISM Turquoise Table Movement in 2013 in Austin, Texas. Tables are placed strategically throughout a city as a meeting spot where people can engage in conversation and play games. Hamilton County Tourism is responsible for making the concept local. “We launched an initiative this year called Creative Economies,” Sarah Buckner, HCT destination development manager, stated in an email. “After speaking with artists, arts organizations and community event planners, I developed a team of arts leaders in the county. We took a trip to Minneapolis in June to the Americans for the Arts National Conference to learn about arts, community, placemaking. While exploring, we saw fun game tables. We liked that they brought people together to play a game and have a chat.” A member of the team, Aili McGill, informed Buckner about the Turquoise Table
Ross Hilleary, a planner with the City of Fishers, and Kelli Jenkins of Hamilton County Tourism play a game on a turquoise table. (Submitted photo)
Movement. The two ideas were melded. The tables will offer games like Jenga, chess and checkers and will be placed in five participating communities. “Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield each received three outdoor tables and four chairs,” Buckner said. “The board-game tops are a weather-resistant material.” Cicero received one table. For more, visit visithamiltoncounty.com/ blog/post/creating-community-throughturquoise-tables/.
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Hamilton Southeastern Schools administration has confirmed that IN MEMORY former Fishers High School math teacher Ryan Duffy recently took his own life. Duffy resigned from HSE Schools Aug. 30. As of press time, HSE Schools didn’t confirm why he resigned. According to an article published in the FHS student magazine“ Fishers in the Red” in November 2014, Duffy taught Algebra 2 and geomeDuffy try and was a sponsor of the chess club. The article stated Duffy grew up in Michigan and graduated from Henry Ford II High School in Sterling Heights, Mich. He attended Michigan State University, where, according to an MSU Today article, he maintained a 4.0 GPA in his final semester. According to the “Fishers in the Red” article, Duffy liked to teach his students in an interactive classroom with group work and critical thinking questions. HSE Schools released the following statement: “We are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Ryan Duffy, a former Fishers High School teacher. We are currently working with building administrators to provide counseling services to former colleagues and students of his through the district’s Crisis Response Team. We wish his family and friends comfort during this difficult time.” Current in Fishers contacted the Fishers Police Dept. but had not received a response as of press time.
DISPATCHES Free trees - Those who join the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free tree saplings as part of the foundation’s Trees for American program. To join, visit arborday.org/ September or send a $10 membership contribution by Sept. 30 to Arbor Day Foundation, Ten Trees, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410. Essay contest - The Horseshoe Prairie Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, is again sponsoring the annual American History Essay Contest for grades 5-8, and the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest for grades 9-12. All students in Hamilton County, including public, private, parochial and homeschooled students, are eligible to participate. The title of the American History Essay Contest is “The Voyage of the Mayflower,” as 400th anniversary of the voyage of the Mayflower and the founding of thePlymouth Colony is celebrated this year. The title of the 2019-20 Christopher Columbus Essay Contest is “A Sailor’s Experiences as Part of Christopher Columbus’ First Expedition to the Americas.” Winners at the chapter level will be eligible for entry into the state level and ultimately for the national level in Washington, D.C. Teachers, students and parents can contact the Horseshoe Prairie Chapter athorseshoeprairiensdar@gmail.com, and contest rules and specific information will be forwarded. Quilters Guild meeting – Mudsock Quilters Guild meets on the second Monday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 13450 E. 116th St. For more, visit mudsockquiltersguild.org.
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Hamilton County Community Foundation awards $117,000 By Sophie Nulph news@currentinfishers.com
Poole said. Grants were awarded to the following organizations: Alternatives ($10,000) The Hamilton County Community FounBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central dation has awarded $117,000 GRANTS to 13 organizations. Indiana ($10,000) Hamilton Area Neighborhood DevelopThe grants were awarded ment (HAND) ($15,000) to nonprofits that focus on Hope Family Care mental health, family and youth Center ($5,000) empowerment and inclusive ecoIndiana Center for Prevention of nomic growth. The foundation also Youth Abuse and Suicide ($10,000) awarded multi-year grants to Ivy Ivy Tech Foundation ($37,500) Tech Community College of HamLifeSmart Youth ($5,000) ilton County and to the YMCA of Meals on Wheels of Hamilton Greater Indianapolis for the WestCounty ($10,000) field YMCA that is soon-to-be-built. Poole Midwest Food Bank ($15,000) Mackenzie Poole, community Nickel Plate Arts ($5,000) leadership officer for the foundation, said Prevail ($12,500) her organization helps nonprofits deal Society of St. Vincent de Paul ($12,000) with an array of community issues. YMCA of Greater Indianapolis ($30,000) “What we’re really trying to do is work with the nonprofits to move the needle on certain areas like mental health, family and youth environment, which is basic needs and inclusive economic growth,”
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Nature’s Pointe certified for outdoor classroom
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Nature’s Pointe Cooperative Preschool teacher Marlo Landis ACHIEVEMENT is a firm believer in the benefits of outdoor classrooms. “There is a lot of research that shows all of their learning is enhanced by being outdoors,” said Landis, a Fishers resident who teaches in the classroom for 3-yearolds and helps in the classroom for 4- and 5-year-olds. “The environment is calming and it really helps with behavior issues. There are not as many behavior issues when they can be outside more.” Nature’s Pointe Cooperative Preschool recently became the first school in Noblesville to earn national recognition as a Certified Nature Explore Classroom from the Nature Explore program, which is a division of the nonprofit Dimensions Educational Research Foundation. The certification gives Nature’s Pointe Cooperative Preschool a number of benefits, including membership in an everexpanding network of more than 450 likeminded spaces nationwide. Certified Nature Explore Classrooms foster highly effective, nature-based outdoor learning. “It’s not just our nature courses. We can take our math, language and social skills and work on them out there,” said Landis, who is in her 11th year at the school. Noblesville resident Kim Cortez, who teaches in the classroom for 2-year-olds and one for 18-month-olds, said all ages benefit. Nature’s Pointe, 1399 Greenfield Ave., is a
parent-run preschool. “Nature Explore sets out criteria for you to achieve, and they’ve done research on what that criteria should be,” Cortez said. “We’ve completed Nature Explore workshops and trainings and done everything they’ve asked us to do. We submitted the application for certification.” Cortez said Nature Explore wanted the outdoor classrooms to have separate places for building, climbing, gathering and music. “They have other areas we include like gardening and a mud kitchen area,” Cortez said. Cortez said the school had to get approval from the school board as well as from the landlord about changing the space and how it would be maintained. “We needed funds, and lot of it was donated by a parent who used to be at our school,” Cortez said. “We have a playhouse. That’s not needed to be certified, but we felt that’s something the children would enjoy.” Cortez said children learn about different plants and the environment. “More than anything, it helps them to do what they would normally do in an outside environment,” she said. Cortez said they started working on the outdoor classroom three years ago after attending some workshops. “We felt like it fit with our philosophy,” she said. Landis said children spend a good portion of their day outside, unless it’s too cold.
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HSE Schools are examining whether to expand or rebuild Durbin Elementary, 18000 Durbin Rd. If rebuilt, it would look similar to Southeastern Elementary, pictured here. (Submitted images)
Southeastern Elementary is the district’s newest elementary school and features many collaborative areas for students and teachers.
OUT OF SPACE Despite opening new school, HSE looks at rebuilding Durbin Elementary
By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Although Hamilton Southeastern Schools opened Southeastern COVER STORY Elementary this year, Supt. Allen Bourff said the district didn’t expect so many new additional students in the new school. “We just did not anticipate the number of kindergarteners,” Bourff said. “We have had over 170 kindergarteners in that building, and we planned for around 120.” Despite the new elementary school, the HSE Board of Trustees recently asked the district to examine whether to expand or rebuild Durbin Elementary at 18000 Durbin Rd. “Durbin Elementary sits in Wayne Township, and in our last redistricting we moved some of the families that attend Durbin into the new Southeastern Elementary because we were trying to address the fact that Durbin was significantly over capacity,” Bourff said. “We had to service that build-
ing with portable classrooms as we implemented the redistricting, but Southeastern Elementary is now over capacity. “An expansion of Durbin would reduce that over-capacity in the other buildings as we look at Durbin as an option for alleviating this over-crowdedness.” Durbin Elementary is on a mound system, which is an alternative to traditional rural septic system drain fields, for its utilities. To expand the elementary, the district would have to run water and sewer utilities to the school. “(A mound system) is insufficient for an expansion, so we have priced out what that would cost, and we realize that would significantly eat up the amount that we could dedicate to a building,” Bourff said. To run utilities to the building would cost $5 million. With that price tag, Bourff said it’s feasible for the district to consider rebuilding Durbin Elementary. “The board has asked us to at least look into land options that might exist south
of there (the Durbin Elementary site), and that’s what we’re doing. We are making no bids,” Bourff said. “We are making no agreements at this time. We are just talking to some developers to see if there would be an option for us which would enable us to build a new building.”
If the district did build a new elementary, Bourff estimates the cost would be between $25 million and $30 million. If the district decides to go that route, the new building could break ground as early as next year and be finished by 2022. For more, visit des.hseschools.org.
IF A NEW ELEMENTARY IS BUILT Southeastern Elementary, 12500 Cyntheanne Rd., recently began accepting students, and if a new Durbin Elementary is constructed, HSE Supt. Allen Bourff expects it to be similar to Southeastern Elementary. “Southeastern reflects the way we see education being offered to students, and so the students at Durbin would be receiving the same kind of attention,” he said. “I would guess that that building would look strikingly similar (to Southeastern Elementary). We have a lot of col-
laborative areas for not just students but for teachers. (Southeastern Elementary) is built without halls and we utilize almost every space in that building for potential student collaboration, instruction or use. “That media center is wide open, and students pass through books every day as they’re moving through that area. The courtyards extend natural light into the building but also extend the opportunity for the classrooms to be out in the weather.”
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Commentary by Terry Anker The world is filled with experts. Many have trained for years, studied a craft and experienced much through trial and error. We look to them for insight. And then, there are the other authorities. They opine endlessly about all manner and topic. Their wisdom, it seems, is boundless. Alas, the root of this tremendous insight springs from some genetic font. They aren’t trained, or especially experienced, but they are all too willing to claim to be. It is said that the most dangerous among us are not those who know nothing or have never read a book. Neither are those who know much and have read extensively. The greatest risk comes from those who know something, have read one thing and have extrapolated this piece into believing they see the entire puzzle. “Name That Tune” pitted contestants on 1970s television to identify a song using as few notes as possible. Suffice it to say, a single note, other than the occasional wild guess, never could prevail – much like trying to guess the word intended here with simply the letter “t.” Well, know-it-alls are not new to the world. But social media has fueled their intolerance. Expressing a point of view about complex global or interpersonal issues, extolling 25 or 30 words to round-out their epistle, they, like some ultimatum warrior, then lay down the gauntlet. If any reader doesn’t understand and agree summarily, then they are no longer a friend. Really? Lifelong supporters, colleagues and the folks who gave us life are dismissed in an instant. Doesn’t it all seem a little excessive (even needy)? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.
All hail the hero Commentary by Danielle Wilson What a week I had, friends! I was basically a hero on two separate occasions, thanks to my keen maternal and intuitive superpowers. My first amazing feat was HUMOR consoling a student actively vomiting in my classroom trash can while simultaneously reviewing how the Declaration of Independence was nearly defeated. I know, right? I have gifts! Oscillating between “You’re OK, get it all up” and “Remember, the South wanted no mention of slavery,” I transfixed students with my dual message: “I care for you all like you were my own kids” and “Pay attention, this is important!” Of course, it might have been the barfing that was riveting their eyes to me, but still. I was a veritable Wonder Woman of the multitask. My second foray into the world-saving business came a few days later. I stopped to offer help after watching a car drive straight into a metal railing. As I approached the
vehicle, I saw the driver banging his steering wheel, clearly frustrated but seemingly unhurt. Another bystander and I shouted at the same time, “Are you alright?” The driver emerged from the smoking wreck, responded, “Yeah, I’m fine,” and then walked off. Just walked away. Perplexed and trusting my gut that something was wrong, I called 911 to relay the details (I make a terrible witness, BTW. The only thing I was positive about was that the car was red. Or maybe orange. Light brown?). That afternoon, I learned the red/orange/brown automobile had been stolen! I’d sensed a crime in play and interrupted grand larceny! Ka-pow! So sleep easy, citizens of Indy Suburbia. You have a real hero on your side. Peace out.
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Editor, The recent Indiana Water Summit and preSummit forums created a designated space for critical, integrated water conversations that will protect Indiana’s shared water future. Three key actions will lead the way. Continue to educate the public and build public will. Safe and ample water is needed to make our dinners, bathe our children and keep our industries running. The essential roles that water plays in our daily lives make it imperative that we purposefully spotlight the irreplaceable value of our water supply and garner support for community-based conservation strategies. Switch to conservative farming practices for win-wins. A panel of award-winning farmers at the summit explained how their soil health strategies have increased net profits by $57.76 per acre since switching to conservation farming practices. Plan and prepare for water crises now. Flooding was identified as the largest looming concern. There is an urgent need for Indiana to elevate the value it places on floodplains, wetlands and more sustainable stormwater management practices to reduce the risks we face. The White River Alliance plans to continue to facilitate critical cooperation through future regional forums and the third Water Summit event in 2020. To get involved, visit thewhiteriveralliance.org. Jill Hoffmann, White River Alliance director
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Got something on my chest Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Some spam messages I receive on a regular basis are for products I can’t disclose in this newspaper. However, HUMOR I started receiving unusual emails about unmentionables, and I am going to mention those: Wonderbra, Super-Lift Bra and my favorite, Bra Genie. Why was a guy like me getting stuff like this? I tried red-flagging keywords so this type of advertising would go directly to my spam folder, but all it did was block some really good coupons for Kentucky Fried Chicken. While discussing this issue with friends, I found it impossible to avoid immature plays on words, like: “I want to keep abreast of this problem,” or, “Who are the boobs sending me this junk?” There is nothing more alluring than easy double entendres. I called my techie friend and told him I had this problem that was staring me smack in the face. He responded, “Dick, it sounds like you need some support.” “Oh no, Kevin, now you’re doing it!” He couldn’t help me, so it was time to figure this out myself. Not long ago, I wrote an essay about how I was trying to get fit. I
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partnership in our efforts to make Fishers a smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial city.” To attract Sitel, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered more than $2 Miami, Fla.-based Sitel Group has anmillion in tax credits. The credits will not be nounced that it will open NEW BIZ a call center in Fishers. Acclaimable until after the new call center is operational and Hoosiers have been hired. cording to a company press The City of Fishers has not offered addirelease, the call center will cost more than tional incentives, but the IEDC said $4 million and employ 350 people. Fishers may consider them The center is billed as a “Midwest Indiana Secretary of Commerce customer service hub,” according to Jim Schellinger said in addition to the press statement. The building is tax credits, Sitel was attracted to planned for 9999 E. 121st St. Sitel said Indiana by what Schellinger said is a it expects to be operational by the strong workforce. end of the fall and plans to fill all 350 “This company operates all over positions by the end of 2020. Fadness the world and had a number of opSitel Group provides customer tions for growth, even here in the Midwest,” service call-center agents for an array of service- and -insurance-industry companies. Schellinger said. “We’re extremely grateful to welcome them to Indiana, where hunIn a statement, Fishers Mayor Scott Faddreds of Hoosiers will benefit from the qualness welcomed the company. ity career opportunities this expansion will “Sitel’s global presence and commitment create.” to community will be a welcome addition According to Sitel, most of the jobs at the to Fishers’ business community,” Fadness call center will be in claims adjusting. Apstated. “Our shared core values in entreplications for jobs at Sitel’s new office are preneurship and innovation make today’s online at jobs.sitel.com. announcement more than establishing their Midwest flagship operations, but also a new
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‘Jeopardy!’ breaks driving boredom - More than 55 years after making its television debut, “Jeopardy!” continues to hold a prominent place in popular culture. Recently, James Holzhauer went on a 32-game winning streak, coming just $58,484 short of beating all-time champion (and Mental Floss contributor) Ken Jennings’ $2.52 million winnings. If only Holzhauer had an app to practice with during the drive to the studio. Now, thanks to Drivetime, future contestants and general trivia enthusiasts have that opportunity. The service just launched a “Jeopardy!” add-on that allows players to answer questions from the first 35 seasons of the show using Drivetime’s voicebased, hands-free interface. A new show will be available to Drivetime users daily. If they subscribe for $9.99 monthly, they can choose any show from past seasons. Questions are read by host Alex Trebek in both archival and recently taped audio. The game offers one tweak for civilians: As each clue is read, the app offers three possible responses, turning it into a multiple-choice quiz. Money is still accrued and you can still wager on Final Jeopardy to walk away with a victory. Source: Mentalfloss.com
Stock up on TV stocks - The most likely winner of the 2020 presidential election? The stocks of local TV broadcasters. Their revenues should benefit from a record $3.3 billion in spending on political ads that will be broadcast in 2019 and 2020, nearly double the $1.7 billion spent in 2016, according to Advertising Analytics. That’s thanks in part to a crowded Democratic presidential field and to President Donald Trump, who is e xpected to attract more donations as an incumbent and spend much more on his re-election campaign than he did on the first campaign. Beyond the boost from presidential campaigns, local TV broadcasters are also good investments beyond 2020. They continue to grow through acquisitions, scooping up weaker players in the wake of the FCC’s 2017 rollback of rules designed to limit singlecompany control of many local broadcast properties. Also, political ads tend to be revenue windfalls every two years due to elections for the U.S. Congress. And 2022 will see TV-ad spending for 36 governor races, up from 11 in 2020. Source: BottomLineInc.com
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Hamilton County ranks first for affordable life insuracne news@currentnoblesville.com According to an annual study recently completed by SmartAsset, Hamilton and Boone counties rank first and second for Indiana in the America’s Healthiest Places study. The study examined length of life, health behaviors and health care access. STUDY The study is meant to help families find the place with the most affordable life insurance. To view the full study, visit smartasset.com/life-insurance/ life-insurance-quotes#Indiana. Adult Adult Smokers Obesity
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DISPATCHES Heart to Heart Conference – Family Voices Indiana will play host to its 2019 Heart to Heart Conference Thursday, Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the IVY Tech Culinary & Conference Center, 2820 North Meridian St., Indianapolis. The conference will offer education and support for families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), such as medical, developmental, intellectual or physical health care needs and disabilities, and the professionals who serve them. Thanks to scholarship funds from the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities, families and caregivers can attend for free. The cost for professionals is $75 and students $35. Keynote speaker Mark Hublar will talk about inclusion, respect and opportunity, followed by three sets of break-out sessions, lunch and the opportunity to visit nearly 30 exhibitors. For more, email conference@fvindiana.org. Register at eventbrite.com/e/2019-heart-toheart-conference-tickets-61899435879. New lung cancer therapy – Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer in the country, but a new treatment, called immunotherapy, is giving hope to lung cancer patients because of its recent success. Lung cancer is poorly recognized by the immune system, which delays
diagnosis until patients are at stage 3 or 4, when it’s too late. Immunotherapy activates the immune system to help the body recognize the cancer earlier. For more information, visit lung.org. Source: American Lung Association New blood cancer treatment – A type of blood-cancer treatment that has shown remarkable success in clinical trials is beginning to receive FDA approvals. In CAR T-cell therapy, blood is drawn from a patient to isolate Tcells, the powerhouses of the body’s immune system. The T-cells are reprogrammed to kill tumor cells and then infused back into the patient. This appears to be most effective with certain types of blood cancers. Source: BottomLineInc.com Better way to take meds – Some medicines are better absorbed by the body if taken sublingually. This means the medicine is placed under your tongue and held there until it is absorbed. It can go directly into the bloodstream without being digested first. If you have trouble taking pills, or have digestive difficulties, ask your doctor about sublingual alternatives. Source: The Alternative Advisor
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Cast members for Main Street Productions’ presentation of “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” are, from left, Cody Holloway, Kevin Shadle, R.C. Thorne, Sabrina Duprey, Matt Hartzburg, Xavier Jones, Adam Davis and Tom Smith. (Submitted photo)
Playhouse takes aim at ‘Liberty Valance’ By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com Veronique Duprey has directed several productions at Westfield Playhouse. But her latest project, “The Man THEATER Who Shot Liberty Valance,” is notable, if not exceptional, for several reasons. For example, the play is adapted from Dorothy M. Johnson’s original 1953 short story, not the 1962 John Ford movie starring John Wayne and James Stewart. And, it’s Duprey’s first time directing adult actors. And, the show is making its Indiana premiere. “It’s a story of hope and love and how people react to change, all the universal themes,” said Duprey, a Fishers resident who has directed several children’s productions at Westfield Playhouse. “I am excited to bring it to the area.” A Main Street Productions presentation, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” begins an eight-show run Sept. 27 at Westfield Playhouse, 1836 W. St. Rd. 32, Westfield. The final show is Oct. 13. Set in a small Western town in 1890, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” is a classic tale of good versus evil, with themes of love, hope and revenge. The story centers on Ransome Foster, a young
scholar from New York City who refuses to back down from outlaw Liberty Valance, setting the stage for a deadly showdown with the notorious gunman who terrorizes the town. “It is a Western, which I like, but since it cannot rely on horses and landscapes, it relies on its thoughtful dialogue to convey all its drama,” Duprey said. “The script offers fantastic opportunities for actors to really show off their skills.” Lawrence resident Sabrina Duprey, an award-winning actor who has performed in more than 35 productions across Indiana, plays Hallie Jackson, the young proprietor of the town’s Prairie Belle saloon, the center of activity and much of the ensuing friction. Sabrina Duprey enjoys the challenges of playing the complex character. “Throughout the play, you see Hallie become softer and more ladylike,” said Sabrina Duprey, the director’s daughter. “Portraying those changes in a realistic way has been a challenging balance, but it’s very rewarding to see where she started and where she ends up.” Sabrina Duprey also is a fan of the story. “Westerns are not a genre that is done often, so it was really fun being able to go to that time period,” she said. “But unlike some of the old Western films, this show isn’t cliche or cheesy. It’s extremely well-
written and is definitely an ‘actor’s show.’ “The dialogue is exquisite. and the characters and their feelings are very realistic.” Creating realism was Veronique Duprey’s top staging priority. “For the play to feel authentic, costumes and props needed to be timeappropriate,” she said. “I worked hard on my research as a costumer to avoid things that were not of the right period. Fortunately, one of our actors had access to a collection of authentic guns and replicas from the period, and we chose to use blanks rather than sound effects to be as authentic as possible.” Joining Sabrina Duprey in the eightperson main cast are Matt Hartzburg (Indianapolis) as Ransome Foster; R.C. Thorne (Fishers) as Bert Barricune; Xavier Jones (Indianapolis) as Jim “The Reverend” Mosten; Adam Davis (Elwood) as Liberty Valance; Kevin Shadle (Fishers) as Marshal Johnson; Cody Holloway (Noblesville) as Jake Dowitt/Deputy; and narrator Tom Smith (Westfield). The play, written by Jethro Compton based on Johnson’s short story, contains loud gunshots and strong language. “My first goal is for the audience to enjoy the play,” Veronique Duprey said. “But I also hope they can find in this piece important messages about acceptance and the honor that lies in self-sacrifice.”
The Actors Theatre of Indiana will hold a new fundraiser called “Cocktails, Comedy, Costumes” at 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5 at Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel. ATI is celebrating its 15th season. The concept was created by ATI supporter Barb Hammer. Christine Reppert, an ATI board member, is overseeing the fundraiser. The show is designed by ATI founders Don Farrell, Cynthia Collins and Judy Fitzgerald. The central question of the event is, “Who will model the Million Dollar Quintet Blazers?” Area residents will model Broadway costumes during the evening. Some of the models include Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard and Carmel City Councilors Kevin Rider, Jeff Worrell and Bruce Kimball. Carmel Fire Dept. Chief David Haboush and Fox59 reporter Sherman Burdette also will participate. Proceeds benefit ATI and the Student Theater Education Program. Tickets start at $100. Sponsor tables are available. To purchase tickets, contact Meg Gates Osborne at mosborne@atistage.org. For more, visit atistage.org. . Westfield — Uncorked with Fab Too! is set from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27 at Urban Vines, 330 E. 161st St. Noblesville — Movies in the Park will feature “Dumbo” at dusk Sept. 27 at Federal Hill Commons. Noblesville — The Belfry Theatre opens its 55th season with “Wait Until Dark” Sept. 27. The performances are at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 and 28. The performances run through Oct. 13. TheBelfryTheatre.com. Carmel — Cornerstone Lutheran Church presents Oktoberfest from 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27 at the corner of Main Street and Gray Road. Carmel — Endless Summer Band will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo. Carmel — Ross David will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Sugar Creek Vineyard and Winery, 1111 W. Main St., Suite 165.
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Saint Simon presents ‘Annie Jr.’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
“Annie” is one of Saint Simon the Apostle School sixth-grader Klaire Kirkpatrick’s favorite musicals. MUSICAL Now, she gets a shot at the title role. Kirkpatrick, an 11-year-old Geist-area resident, will appear in St. Simon Theatre’s “Annie Jr.” for three performances at O’Malia Performing Arts Center at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis Oct. 4-5. “I’ve always been pretty good at memorizing. It has been a challenge to learn to sing Annie’s role while protecting my vocal cords,” Kirkpatrick said. Kirkpatrick said she looks forward to being with her friends and performing with them. “I’ve also made new friendships throughout rehearsals,” she said. “I’m also looking forward to singing and dancing on stage.” This will be Kirkpatrick’s fourth play. “I’ve always enjoyed singing, dancing and being on stage,” Kirkpatrick said. “This is my second St. Simon play and I have done two summers at a drama camp with a perfor-
From left, Alyx Kendall, Klaire Kirkpatrick, Jordan Peter and Sophie Adolay appear in “Annie Jr.” (Submitted photo)
mance at the end of the week.” Suzanne Collins, a Lawrence resident and founder of the program, is the director. This is the eighth season for the school to present a musical. The program is for fifth- to eight-graders. Approximately 70 members are in the cast and crew. Marla Smith is the musical director. Tickets are $7 and available at the St. Simon school office prior to the performances, which are 7 p.m. Oct. 4 and 2:30 and 7 p.m. Oct. 5.
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learning for “Who Cares?” “It’s a huge ballet and it’s all Gershwin music,” Miller said. “It’s so much fun and lots of really interesting rhythms.” Jessica Miller’s homecoming has been Miller has been with Indianapolis special. Ballet since it began 18 months ago. The 2009 Carmel High DANCE School graduate recent“It’s been so great coming back,” Miller said. “It’s been a little nervely returned from New racking being part of something so York from her career as a freelance new, but it’s really exciting because artist to become part of Indianapowe get to make it what we want it lis Ballet. to be. We’re not trying to fill anyone Indianapolis Ballet will present Miller else’s shoes or fill a mold. We can “An Evening with Balanchine” at The create our mold. It’s awesome.” Toby at Newfields Sept. 27 to 29. Tickets are Miller said Indianapolis Ballet is different $20-40. from other companies she has worked with The three pieces are “Allegro Brillante,” because it’s a small ballet company, headed “Sonatine” and “Who Cares?” by legendary by Artistic Director Victoria Lyras. ballet choreographer George Balanchine. “It feels more like a family,” Miller said. “His work is done throughout the world “Victoria really cares about her dancers and by all the leading ballet companies,” Miller our mental and physical health. She wants said. “You have to apply to receive these us to learn as much as possible. We don’t ballets. They are really well protected. You feel just like tools.” have to have the dancers to do it and they Miller, who graduated from State Univerhave to approve you. It’s a real privilege for sity of New York’s Purchase College, trained us.” with Ballet International in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis resident is part of five The performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sept. couples in “Allegro Brillante.” 27-28 and 3 p.m. Sept. 29. For more, visit “It’s lots of fast footwork,” Miller said. indyballet.org. Miller has two different parts she is
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lineup,” Sorvig said. “We have four amazing Oscar contenders for event films. We have a great stacked lineup and I couldn’t be more proud to deliver it here. This is unprecedentFor Heartland International Film Festival ed, I don’t think we’ve ever had this caliber Director of Programing Greg Sorvig, this of a film lineup.” year’s lineup has a perFILM sonal connection. “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” premiered at the Toronto Film “How often do movies Festival Sept. 7. The film will be reof your heroes get made and you leased in theaters Nov. 22. get to showcase them as our top “I think as it stands now, we are events?” Sorvig said. “Bryan Steventhe only film festival to be featuring son and Mr. Rogers are two of my it as the opening-night film,” Sorvig top heroes,” Sorvig said. “A Beautiful Day in the NeighborAmong the Indiana Spotlight films will be hood” opens the festival Oct. 10 at The Toby Carmel 19-year-old Ashton Gleckman’s docuTheater at Newfields in Indianapolis. Tom mentary, “We Shall Not Die Now.” Gleckman Hanks stars as Fred Rogers in the film. directed the film and conducted the interThe festival’s lineup, which runs Oct. 10 to views of Holocaust survivors. 20, was announced Sept. 12 at The Toby at Among the anniversary series films Newfields. shown will be the 40th anniversary of The festival ends Oct. 20 at The Toby with “Breaking Away.” Actor Dennis Christopher “Just Mercy,” which stars Michael B. Jordan is scheduled to attend the screening of the as social justice activist Stevenson, who is film, which focuses on Indiana University’s the founder/executive director of the Equal Little 500. Justice Initiative. The film, which includes There will be a record 200-plus feature Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson, centers on a films and 400 film screenings. For more, true story of Stevenson’s role in clearing a visit heartlandfilmfestival.org. man imprisoned for murder. “I think this is the biggest and boldest
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Christian musician to perform By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Bryan Duncan’s first instrument was an accordion. “My mom gave me lessons. CONCERT Thank God that didn’t stick,” said Duncan, the son of a pastor. “My mom played the piano, too, and my dad played guitar. He taught me bass parts for church songs. That’s what I grew up in, church music mostly. “The best thing I found from singing and writing my own songs was a therapy I found in singing through my troubles and finding ways to make sense of my purpose for being here.” The contemporary Christian musician will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at First Presbyterian Church, 1207 Conner St., Noblesville. “You can expect an easy affability from me,” Duncan said. As far as songs go, I try to pepper it with songs you would know from my olden days as well as songs that haven’t been recorded. I also try to cover songs you might not expect from me, doing a cover of a song my folks used to do when they were doing duets.
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Contemporary Christian musician Bryan Duncan will appear at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at First Presbyterian Church in Noblesville. (Submitted photo)
“For the most part, I’ll be doing songs from the new project called ‘Shine.’ One of my favorite new songs is ‘I Will Shine Through Every Shadow.’” “Shine” was released in 2019. Tickets may be purchased for $20 online at eventbrite.com/e/bryan-duncan-live-inconcert-tickets-68661168403 or by calling First Presbyterian Church at 317-773-2383 from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays. For more, visit bryanduncan.com/.
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CLASSES on CAMPUS at Nickel Plate Arts: INTUITIVE ABSTRACT PAINTING CLASS 2019 WITH ADDIE HIRSCHTEN Oct 2-Oct 23, Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. $130, supplies included MONDAY NIGHT DRAWING CLASS 2019: SESSION 4 Oct 7-Dec 9, Mondays, 7-9 p.m. $110, supplies included TWEEN DRAWING CLASS 2019 SESSION 1 Oct 9-Nov 20, Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $75
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Several groups performed at the AAA Insurance Camel PorchFest Sept. 15 in downtown Carmel. (Above) Hailey Hart, a 7-year-old from Westfield, skips to live music while playing hopscotch during Carmel PorchFest Sept. 15. (Left) The family friendly Indianapolis-based musical trio Dorin! plays at Stop 8. (Photos by Ben Stout)
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Partner EVENTS Caravan Classes Family Art Time Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27: 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesday Art Classes Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27 | $15 per session 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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Busy Pens and Brushes 2: The Calligraphy Guild of Indiana Members’ Show Oct. 2-29, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | FREE The Art Gallery at City Hall, Fishers facebook.com/pg/FishersArt
Noblesville Preservation Alliance Third Saturday Comedy Showcase Series Oct. 19, 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation Fourth Friday Young Songwriters Series Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m., $5 requested donation at the door Preservation Hall 1274 Logan St., Noblesville noblesvillepreservation.com
Hamilton County Artists’ Association MEYER NAJEM SHOWCASE: Frederick J. Green Oct - Dec 2019, Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | FREE Meyer Najem Building 11787 Lantern Rd., Fishers
Hamilton County Artists’ Association Juried Artist Members Exhibit Oct. 1 – Nov. 29, during Noblesville City Hall hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Noblesville City Hall, South Corridor | FREE hcaa-in.org
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8 p.m. Sept. 24, 26, 27, 28, Oct. 1; 1 p.m. Sept. 25; 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sept. 29
The musical focuses on Tracey Turnblad’s dream to dance on “The Corny Collins Show,” a Baltimore TV dance show. Cost: $45 to $70 (includes buffet More: beefandboards.com, dinner), a $6 ticket discount is 317-872-9664 available for ages 3-15.
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“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Actors Theatre of Indiana, Studio Theater, Center for the Performing Arts
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7:30 p.m. Sept. “Steel Magnolias,” Mud Creek Players, 27, 28; 2:30 p.m. Mud Creek Theater, Lawrence Sept. 29
ATI presents a musical version of the comedy of a high-class con man and small-time grifter competing to swindle an heiress. Cost: $20 (students) to $40 More: atistage.org
“The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” Main Street Productions, Westfield Playhouse
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A classic Western with themes of good versus evil, the play is adapted from Dorothy M. Johnson’s original 1953 short story, not the 1962 John Ford movie starring John Wayne and James Stewart. Cost: $12 to $14
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Steve Martin and Martin Short, the Palladium, 7:30 p.m. Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel Sept. 26 The veteran comedians present their “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t” show, which also features Della Mae, banjo innovator Alison Brown and keyboardist Jeff Babko from the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” house band. Cost: $175 to $375
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Palladium. (Submitted photo)
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, the Palladium, 8 p.m. Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel Sept. 28 As a solo artist and with his band the 400 Unit, Jason Isbell, a roots rocker, has received four Grammy Awards and nine Americana Awards. Cost: $85 to $100
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Kid Rock with Hank Williams Jr, Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville
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Kid Rock will appear with opening act Hank Williams Jr. on his “American Rock ‘N’ Roll Tour.” Cost: $74.50 to $560
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“Steel Magnolias” is Truvy’s beauty shop in Louisiana, where women come to get their hair done and listen to Truvy’s free advice. The story examines the relationships between the six female characters. Cost: $15 Sept. 20, 21: $13 Sept. 22 More: mudcreekplayers.org
DISPATCH Foster, McPhee to perform at Palladium — One of the most successful songwriters and producers in pop history will deliver decades of hits May 2, 2020 when the Center for the Performing Arts presents David Foster in concert at 8 p.m. at the Palladium. The Grammy Award-winning producer is embarking on a North American tour in January 2020. “An Intimate Evening with David Foster – Hitman Tour” is an extension of his highly successful and sold-out 2019 tour. Tickets start at $35 and are available at TheCenterPresents.org and through the box office at 317-843-3800 or toll-free at 877-909-ARTS (2787).
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1. Gorgeous teal blue cabinetry provides storage at the entertainment center and bar. 2. The throwback color is accentuated by a complimentary retro-red paint above the bar. The stairs (not shown) are carpeted in red. 3. A custom, bar-height table separates the seating area from the pool table and bar. 4. The wood-panelled ceiling above the pool table wraps around the window to provide warmth and style. 5. Vintage lighting above the pool table makes a perfect period statement. 6. Luxury vinyl flooring offers the look of wood with the benefit of being waterand scratch-resistant. To get started on your own remodeling project, visit us at caseindy.com or stop by one of our three locations.
Background: Water damage from flooding prompted the remodeling of this Zionsville basement, built in 1988 in Coventry Ridge subdivision.
THE INSPIRATION The design was inspired by the homeowner’s treasured family photos, which showed grandparents and extended family members enjoying parties in their 1950s basement.
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Who are you calling an idiom? Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt
Some people take things literally. Kleptomaniacs take things, literally. Literalists aren’t fans of idioms. GRAMMAR GUY Idioms are phrases with figurative meanings; they aren’t intended to be taken literally. Believe it or not, my friend, Byron, tends to take things literally; so, when I suggest we “paint the town red” on Friday night, he goes to his garage to get his paint rollers. Idioms are designed to express a sentiment, feeling or an idea. If I said, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch,” I’m not claiming to be a chicken or egg farmer; instead, I’m suggesting that you shouldn’t count on something before it has come into reality. In the same way, when I say, “Curiosity killed the cat,” I’m certainly not suggesting that NASA’s Mars rover murdered a cat; I’m suggesting that it’s dangerous to be too curious. An idiom is a type of figurative language. The point of figurative language is to make your speech or writing more impactful or effective. Other types of figurative language include euphemisms, metaphors, similes, hyperbole, personification and my favorite puns. In fact, idioms exist in most languages. This isn’t just another tricky English construction that makes our language hard to learn. One of my favorite idioms is, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” While I don’t agree literally with this statement, its figurative truth holds up to scrutiny. We shouldn’t judge people at face value; instead, we should look “under the hood,” so to speak, and get to know them better before we draw any conclusions. The only literal thing that costs an arm and a leg is going swimming with hungry sharks. As an idiom, however, something that costs “an arm and a leg” is merely incredibly expensive. The same idea goes for “robbing the cradle.” You’re not stealing a baby, but instead, when someone says this she means that you are marrying someone significantly younger than you.
Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt. com.
NOTICE OF APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 081919 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE TO THE CITY OF FISHERS, HAMILTON COUNT, INDIANA NOTICE IS HEREBY PROVIDED that on September 16, 2019, the Common Council for the City of Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana (“City”), meeting in a duly noticed public meeting, and in accordance with Ind. Code §36-4-3-5.1, passed Ordinance No. 081919, annexing approximately 50.33 acres located outside of but contiguous to the City, generally known as the Bridger Pines II property (the “Annexed Territory”). This Annexation Ordinance is available for review at the City of Fishers, One Municipal Drive, Fishers Indiana 46038 c/o Megan Schaefer, Planner III, Department of Planning & Zoning, and available online at www.fishers.in.us.
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Hatshepsut was a female ruler of Egypt. Her successors set out to destroy not only memories of her but her very existence. Hatshepsut was born in 1508 B.C., the TRAVEL daughter of Pharaoh Thutmose I. Upon the death of Thutmose I, his son, Thutmose II, became pharaoh. When Thutmose II died in 1479 B.C., his 2-year-old son, Thutmose III, became pharaoh, with his aunt Hatshepsut as his regent. After a few years, Hatshepsut declared herself pharaoh, dressing as a man, wearing a false beard strapped around her head and engaging in a massive building program unmatched for centuries. Hatshepsut erected four huge obelisks at Karnak, the enormous temple complex near modern Luxor, two of which were 97 feet tall, each carved from a single block of granite. She built the Red Chapel of red quartzite to hold the barque (boat) priests used to transport the statue of the god Amun around the complex. She built the Palace of Ma’at, the Egyptian goddess of truth, justice and order, one wall of which included an image of Hatshepsut being anointed pharaoh by the gods. When Hatshepsut died in about 1458 B.C., Thutmose III again became pharaoh. He destroyed the Red Chapel, replacing it with one honoring him. Believing that Hatshepsut’s soul, or ka, could survive in the afterlife in her images, Thurmose III (or perhaps his successors) destroyed or obliterated images and statues of Hatshepsut, including her image in the Palace of Ma’at. Successors removed Hatshepsut’s name from lists of pharaohs. As a result, Hatshepsut’s extraordinary reign was unknown until the 20th century, when archaeologists reconstructed it from images overlooked for CITY OF FISHERS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VA-19-29 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana. REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a Development Standards Variance from section(s) Section 3.2.3.B.5 of the City of Fishers Unified Development Ordinance to allow an increase of maximum impervious surface coverage from thirty-five (35) percent to forty-six (46) percent. LOCATION: The Proposal is located at 13386 Cambridge Cove Way, in the Springs of Cambridge subdivision. Also known as parcel #13-15-11-00-18-023.000. The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. Written objections filed with the secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing. Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3120 www.fishers.in.us
Obliterated image of Hatshepsut at Karnak Temple. (Photo by Don Knebel)
destruction. The Red Chapel at Karnak has been reconstructed from its original materials. The obliterated image in Karnak’s Palace of Ma’at provides evidence of the still unknown motives of her successors to destroy her afterlife existence. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.
CITY OF FISHERS PLAT COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE# PP-19-18 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 5:00PM, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 in the Fishers City Hall building – Administrative Conference Room, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana. REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Request to hold a public hearing and consider a Primary Plat for one hundred and twentyfive (125) lots on approximately 50.33 acres for a new single-family residential subdivision, Bridger Pines II. LOCATION: The Proposal is located on the northeast corner of 96th Street & Cyntheanne Road Indiana Law requires the City of Fishers to provide notice in a published newspaper circulation. If you would like to learn more about the project request, you may contact the Although Indiana State Law requires a noticed public hearing for a subdivision of land, the Plat Committee is obligated by law to approve a subdivision of land IF it complies with all the City’s development standards. If a land subdivision request doesn’t meet all the City’s development standards, the petitioner will need a waiver of the standard(s) and the Plat Committee may approve the subdivision with a waiver, or approve it with conditions and the waiver, or the request may be denied. The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. Written objections filed with the secretary of the Advisory Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Advisory Plan Commission, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing. Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3120 www.fishers.in.us
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FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-932-2115
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
Indiana’s Largest Stamp Show! The Indiana Stamp Club hosts INDYPEX 2019, Oct. 4-6, 2019. Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds and Exhibition Center, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Hours: 10-6 on Fri., 10-5 on Sat., 10-3 on Sunday. 38 dealers. Many exhibits. Also: beginner/youth tables, U.S. postal station, and American Legion centennial cachet. Free admission and parking. Food available.
Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott
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Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons I teach improvisation for all instruments. Gift Certificates Available near Carey Road & 146th • Carmel 317-
910-6990
Purple Heart stamp official First Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday. Website: www.indianastampclub.org
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Our lady of Grace Altar Rosary Society, Oct 2-3-4. 6-8pm Wed, 8am-4pm Thur. Friday $5 bag day 9900 E. 191 St., Noblesville
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rain or shine, Sept. 26, 27 & 29 9am-6pm 723 Bennett Road Carmel, IN 46032
• 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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Carmel, IN : Part-time (35+ hours), availability M/W/F/Sat, Responsibilities include checking patients in/out, answering phones, scheduling patients, patient data/chart maintenance, collecting and posting payments. Please email resume to indyspineandrehab@gmail.com.
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for Second Paralegal/Legal Secretary at our growing law office in Carmel, IN. Bring your positive energy to our teamwork oriented law firm, along with skills in communication, careful writing, and filing of pleadings for our 4 attorneys. Professionalism and time management are essential. Familiar with Firm Central from Westlaw, a plus. Reply to Gina. Jinks@JeffJinksLaw.com
LAKE STONEBRIDGE LAKE FRONT
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2 to 4 10420 Calibouge Dr Fishers Details on realtor.com Julie Gibbs 317-797-9433
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Smitson Erhart-Graves Tax Advisors, an Indianapolis-based CPA firm located in The Pyramids, specializes in tax preparation and planning. We are seeking to hire an experienced, seasonal Tax Accountant to prepare income taxes February through April with production-based pay. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 5 years tax preparation experience with individual and multi-state returns, and a bachelor’s degree, CPA license, or Enrolled Agent certification. Excellent communication, strong analytical and interpersonal skills are a must. Ability to multi-task in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Should be proficient in QuickBooks, Adobe and Microsoft Office, with preferred experience in Drake Tax Software. Send a cover letter, resume, and references to info@segtaxadvisors.com
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TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, AND EVENT PLANNING, PROGRAM MANAGER/INSTRUCTOR This is a part-time teaching position. Classroom hours will vary each 8 week term and will average between 3 to 5 instructional hours per day. Classes meet every day. Position Summary/Basic Function: Instruction: Provide classroom instruction in course designed to prepare students to work in the travel and hospitality field. Courses should be taught in an effective manner which promotes a quality educational environment. Prepare appropriate and meaningful classroom activities that meet or exceed the course objectives to ensure appropriate skills for student success. Adhere to a set curriculum and course objectives Maintain all student records, attendance, grades and other documentation. Attend faculty meetings and in-service training as directed. Maintain scheduled office hours. Comply with any and all school policies. Program Manager: In addition, this position also requires: Monitor student progress (academic and attendance), tutor students, if necessary Create, plan, lead Advisory Board for your specific program Collaborate with Director of Education on textbook, software selection and curriculum development Perform all administrative duties of the program Qualifications: Required: Three years of in-field experience required in any combination of the following general areas: Event Planning Travel and Tourism Hotel Management Hospitality/Concierge Services Airline Customer Service B. Associate’s Degree, or higher, in tourism/hospitality related area **Official transcripts will be required if hired C. Preferred qualification: Prior teaching experience. Salary: $30 per teaching hour. Hours average 10-20 per week. Contact: Send a cover letter and a resume to jthames@ibcindianapolis.edu
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