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Developers plan neighborhood on Simon estate By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Short of the Vanderbilt Mansion, the Carmel estate of the late shopping-mall mogul, Melvin Simon, and his widow, Bren, is the DEVELOPMENT most “magnificent” land holding that local developer and homebuilder Paul Estridge has ever seen. That’s why he’s so excited about plans to redevelop it into an exclusive neighborhood that will maintain the 70,000-square-foot mansion as the center of the community. “I went out and visited it and was blown away by the magnificence of the entire estate,” Estridge said. “Being a homebuilder and developer, it became apparent to myself and others on my team there’s some real potential here.” Estridge, owner of Carmel-based Estridge Homes, and developer Michael Browning have filed plans with the Carmel Plan Commission to redevelop the 107-acre site on Ditch Road between 96th and 106th streets to contain more than 100 new homes ranging from $800,000 to $2 million. The existing mansion and 9,000-square-foot chateau would be preserved and transformed into the Residence Club and Inn, offering space for overnight stays, meetings, dining and more. The developers have a purchase agreement for the estate pending city approval of the plans. “The Plan Commission and City Council will both review the request for a zoning change very carefully,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said. “Our staff of

The 107-acre Simon estate known as Asherwood. (Submitted photo)

city planners will also be making suggestions and recommendations to both bodies as part of the process of reviewing the proposal.” Brainard also said he believes the project is an appropriate use for the land and that he is pleased existing amenities will be kept. Estridge said the Simons completed the mansion in 2000. Melvin Simon, who founded Simon Property Group and purchased the Indiana Pacers with his brother, Herb, died in 2009. His wife has lived out of state for many years. The Simon family referred to the estate as Asherwood, as they planted many ash trees on the property. The proposed development is also called Asherwood to honor the history of the estate, which hosted many celebrities and Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Estridge said.

The development will include a private club for residents, corporate members and a limited number of non-residents. Estridge Homes staff will schedule meetings with nearby neighborhoods and property owners to discuss the proposal.

ASHERWOOD AMENITIES Developers said that Asherwood also will include: • Multiple dining options featuring a rotation of top chefs • Spa, gym and pool facilities • Theater and billiard rooms • A demo kitchen and commercial kitchen to serve special events • Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for meetings and events

Clerk-treasurer feuds with council over audit By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council approved $52,000 Nov. 21 to pay a consultant for auditing services and decided CITY NEWS to pay for it by cutting the clerk-treasurer office’s 2016 end of year budget. No other city departments had their budgets cut to pay for the audit, which disturbed Pauley Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley. She described her continuing conflict with

the City Council as “one against many.” The $52,000 is less than the $92,000 requested by Pauley to pay a consultant to do an assets audit. The assets audit is necessary for the City of Carmel to receive an unqualified opinion on its 2015 financial statements currently being audited by the State Board of Accounts. City Councilor Sue Finkam suggested changes to the proposed ordinances so the money is moved from the clerk-treasurer’s office. Finkam said much of the money is not needed to finish out the last few months of 2016, such as $1,000 for postage, $1,100 for publication of legal ads, $4,700 for office furniture, $10,000 for regular

staff salaries and $18,000 for health insurance. “Departments regularly find unused dollars to apply to lines that have overage,” Finkam said. Finkam said Pauley can request additional funds, but Pauley called that “very inefficient.” The amendments and ordinance passed unanimously. Finkam said the remaining amount requested might not be needed or could come out of the 2017 budget. Pauley disagreed. She argued that since the asset inventory is for the whole city, the cost should be distributed evenly from all departments. Read the full story at currentincarmel.com.

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By Heather Collins • news@currentincarmel.com It’s there to remind motorists to slow down and use caution, but its warning didn’t stop the well-known police public safety officer statue in the Carmel Arts & Design District from being the victim of a hit and run accident Nov. 26. Police said a driver heading eastbound on Main Street struck the statue at 4:09 a.m. and fled the scene. With the help of a witness, police tracked the vehicle and found it parked in the Sophia Square parking garage. Police identified the driver as Glenn Lockett, 45, of Carmel. They said that Lockett misjudged the turn onto 2nd Avenue and struck the “Oh, It’s You, Welcome” statue on the northeast side of Main Street and the Monon Greenway. Charges are pending as the prosecutor reviews the case. Police said that Lockett reported being tired and misjudging the turn. They did not explain why he left the scene of the accident. A crew from the Carmel Street Dept. re-

The police officer statue at Main Street and the Monon Greenway has been removed after being struck in a hit-and-run accident. (File photo)

moved the statue the morning of Nov. 26. An estimate for the damages has not yet been released. The statue, created by artist J. Seward Johnson Jr., memorializes Carmel Deputy William Frank Carey, the only Carmel police officer to die in the line of duty. He was shot by Rev. T.J. “Cyclone” Johnson, a traveling evangelist from Kentucky, in 1900 during a court hearing. Johnson was then fatally wounded via gunshot by an unknown bystander.

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County ornaments on display By Heather Collins • news@currentincarmel.com Classic toy shop Kits & Kaboodle will celebrate Indiana’s bicentennial by displaying ornaments from bicentennial each of the state’s 92 counties. Teneen Dobbs, owner of Kits & Kaboodle, and her employees sent out 92 blank gingerbread, snowman or deer ornaments to be decorated by residents of each county or by people with ties to the communities. Each ornament represents something special or unique about each county. For example, the Carroll County decorators transformed their deer ornament into a pig. According to pork.org, Carroll County ranks No. 57 on the list of America’s Top 100 Pig Counties, the top ranking of all counties in Indiana. “They’re coming from all parts, and they all look so different,” Dobbs said. “We love that.” The ornaments will be displayed throughout the store through December. A local shop founded in the 1970s, Kits & Kaboodle offers a range of toys and games for children at all developmental stages and for adults. This year, Dobbs said popular holiday gifts include Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty, Happy Salmon, Calico Critters and Slapzi.

Ornaments represent each of the 92 counties in Indiana and will be on display at Kits & Kaboodle through the month of December. (Submitted photo)

In addition to the 92-county ornament display, Kits & Kaboodle has partnered with Gigi’s Cupcakes for a bicentennial event from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Gigi’s Cupcakes, 2454 E. 146th St. in Cool Creek Commons, just a few doors down from Kits & Kaboodle. The event will feature a live character actor representing William Hendricks, the governor when Indiana gained statehood. Kits & Kaboodle is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more, visit kitsandkaboodletoys.com or follow Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys on Facebook.

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Police food drive helps local families By Nick Poust • news@currentincarmel.com It’s the season of giving, and members of the Carmel Police Dept. are doing their part to help families in need giving back this holiday season. The Carmel Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 185 Foundation held its annual Thanksgiving and Christmas food basket assemblies Nov. 12 and Dec. 3, respectively, at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. Volunteers, including members of the police department and their families, helped put together 500 boxes of goods at each packing event containing enough food for 500 Hamilton County families. Nate Hill, executive director of the FOP Lodge 185 Foundation, has had a hand in the Thanksgiving food drive since 2009. “We can interface and interact with all of these people on a positive basis,” Hill said. “Unfortunately, not all of our job is positive interaction, so this gives our officers a chance outside of police work to get out there and get involved with the community in a charitable way.” Each food basket costs $30 to $40. FOP partners with Kroger and NextGear to acquire goods for the baskets.

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“It’s really just breaking it down and saving as much as we can per box,” Hill said. “We can get more food packed in there to make this stretch for these families.” This year, instead of turkey, FOP went with ham as the meat of choice. The hams, purchased through Kroger, will be handed out with the food baskets at the time of delivery. “Turkey this time of year is cheaper, but

then we’ve got to look at the waste product to go with it,” Hill said. “That way they can use the entire ham.” Hill said the officers and their families enjoy being able to serve the community together. “It’s fantastic,” Hill said. “It’s a really great feeling. Obviously, the holidays are a good feeling for everybody. You just kind of get that spirit of everybody coming together.”

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Current bus drivers will see their perfect attendance incentive jump from $300 to $450 for the spring semester, and they will receive $225 for one day missed. The Carmel Clay School board voted to re“We felt this was successful last year,” instate a signing bonus for new bus drivers Middleton said. “We saw a 45 percent and an attendance increase in the number of drivers EDUCATION bonus for current eligible for the attendance incentive.” ones in an effort to The school board first approved address a shortage of drivers. bus driver incentives Feb. 8. Middleton The unanimous vote Nov. 28 apsaid 12 of the 15 drivers hired during proved a $1,500 signing bonus for the incentive period are still with the new drivers once they have worked district. The district employs approxifor CCS for a minimum of three Middleton mately 180 drivers at a time. months and are still employed in In other action, the school board: September 2017. The bonuses are capped at • Recognized several groups of students $22,500 or 15 new drivers. for achievements “We are experiencing a bit of a shortage • Approved change orders for Towne Elagain this school year,” said Corrine Middleton, ementary interior remodeling CCS director of human resources. “We were in • Reviewed dates for 2017 school board good shape at the beginning of the year, but meetings we’ve lost some drivers and it’s caused us to • Heard a report on last year’s ISTEP delay some routes on occasion.” results She said the district would like to hire 10 to • Heard a report on the upcoming 15 new drivers. The incentive went into effect referendum Dec. 1. Toy Drive – Donatello’s Italian Restaurant is hosting a holiday toy drive to benefit The Villages, Indiana’s largest nonprofit child and family services agency. Participants can drop off an unopened and unwrapped toy at Donatello’s, 9 W. Main St., from now through Dec. 10 during regular business hours.

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Teacher contract negotiations still on hold By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

CCEA asked IEERB to allow CCS to bargain with it this fall because it is still the exclusive representative of the teachers until and unless they vote to decertify it. But IEERB reCarmel Clay Schools teachers remain jected the request Sept. 20. without a contract for the 2016-2017 school “It was an unfortunate decision by IEERB year as two groups continue to battle over to pause the bargaining timeline,” who should be CCEA President and Towne Meadow EDUCATION their exclusive Elementary teacher Brian Lyday said. representative. “CCEA took an active role in asking State law requires that formal IEERB to reconsider this decision, yet bargaining conclude by Sept. 30, but our motion was opposed by CTA, and contract discussions are yet to begin ultimately IEERB decided to keep the in Carmel. The Indiana Education hold in place.” Employment Relations Board ruled Hammond CCEA’s Unfair Practice Complaint Aug. 28 that bargaining can’t begin claims that the school district assisted in the until teachers vote on whether to decertify formation of the Carmel Teachers Association, a the Carmel Clay Education Association as group seeking to become the teachers’ union. its union, but that vote can’t take place until The complaint states that CCS attorney DaIEERB rules on an unfair labor complaint filed vid Day outlined how a group could challenge by CCEA Aug. 18. and remove CCEA as the teachers union at Unless the parties reach an agreement the March 14, 2016 school board meeting and outside of court, contract negotiations aren’t that the school board president stated that expected to begin anytime soon. The final the board “had concerns that membership hearing on the unfair practice complaint is set was low in CCEA and the board wanted to be for Jan. 25. certain that all of its employees, whether part “This is unfortunate. We are not getting of CCEA or not, have a voice.” raises or any benefits of a new contract,” said In response, CCS stated that the presentaPete O’Hara, a Carmel High School teacher and tion given by Day was “merely a reflection CTA president.

of what the law states” and that CTA was formed approximately two years before the presentation. CTA officials said that CCEA is using the complaint as a last-ditch effort to prevent CCS teachers from voting on whether or not to decertify CCEA, an election that the IEERB authorized. In the meantime, CCEA requested mediation to see if it could come to an agreement with CCS and CTA, but CCEA backed out of the scheduled date and has not attempted to reschedule, according to Jeff Hammond, an attorney representing CTA. “It appears instead that CCEA has dug its heels in on its last remaining legal challenge, the unfair practice complaint against CCS, in an attempt to retain its position of power,” Hammond said. Lyday said his organization is still planning to move forward with mediation. “The parties were looking at the first part of December, which may be difficult for many of the teachers involved due to semester finals,” he said. “It seems unreasonable to characterize any party as withdrawing from a conciliatory approach simply due to scheduling, especially when CCEA proposed this option. I am hopeful a date will be agreed upon shortly.”

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CHS celebrates 5 perfect scores By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

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Filmmakers discuss project By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com John Armstrong and Zachary Spicer became good friends through the theater world at Indiana University. They collaborated through the years and decided to EDUCATION form Pigasus Pictures. The co-founders made a feature film in February called “The Good Catholic” staring Danny Glover and John C. McGinley. “We filmed it in Bloomington,” said Armstrong, a Brownsburg High School graduate. “It’s going to be released in 2017, and we’re preparing for our next feature film. In the interim, we want to grow the film industry in Indiana and get young people involved and create opportunities for filmmakers. So we decided to do this competition.” Pigasus Projects is accepting short film screenplays from students in Indiana. They will select a winner and get a corporate sponsor to fund it. The deadline for the screenplays (12 pages or less) is Dec. 23. “We’re going to have students shadow professional filmmakers and bring this short film to life,” Armstrong said. Armstrong, 38, and Spicer, 33, visited Carmel High School teacher Jim Peterson’s film

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U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks is well aware of how rare it is to be named a Blue Ribbon school. EDUCATION So when a school in her congressional district achieves that honor, she likes to help celebrate. Carmel’s West Clay Elementary recently earned the distinction of National Blue Ribbon School for 2016, the first time it has earned the honor. “They are one of only 329 schools in the entire country chosen for this honor,” Brooks said. “They don’t apply for this honor. The Dept. of Education reaches out and asks schools to apply for it. They recognize and choose these schools. It’s not something that happens overnight.” The school held a ceremony, which included Carmel Clay Schools Supt. Nicholas Wahl, the students and staff, to unveil a banner Nov. 18. “It’s our philosophy that we have that we meet every child where they are,” said Jennifer Szuhaj, in her sixth year as West Clay principal. “We individualize our instruction so they can grow. So we have a philosophy that you don’t have to be sick to get better. We practice that every day. It’s that whole growth

U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks reads the Congressional Record honoring West Clay’s accomplishment as students Jake Gardner and Reese Blanchard look on. (Submitted photo)

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CHS captures math victories By Chris Bavender • news@currentincarmel.com For the eighth consecutive year, Carmel High School earned top honors at the RoseHulman High School MathEDUCATION ematics Competition. The 51st annual event, held Nov. 12, drew nearly 450 students from 25 schools from Indiana and Illinois. Each team consists of 16 students — four freshman, four sophomores, four juniors and four seniors, per contest rules. “We had 26 students travel to Rose-Hulman from CHS to compete in the competition,” said math club sponsor Linda Jones, who has taught math at CHS for 11 years. “Students that are not a part of the team can still compete and earn individual awards.”

As in years past, a team determination test was given prior to the competition to decide which students would represent CHS. The competition is an hour-long pencil/paper test (no calculators allowed) consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. CHS sophomore Kevin Liu was the only student to correctly answer all questions. He and fellow student Jessica Zhang received the Mary Rhein Memorial Award given to the top scoring male and female sophomores. Brian Zhang and Angela Li received the Sally Shonk Memorial Award for top scores in the freshman division. Carmel also placed first in the senior team division, with CHS senior Caleb He the top senior individual. Carmel placed second in the junior team division.

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Each week, Rosie Zatkulak, Ginger Otto and Marcy Rice join other moms at Carmel United Methodist Church to pray for their faith children and for the teachers and staff of Carmel High School. Zatkulak, Otto and Rice are co-leaders of the local chapter of Moms in Prayer, an international and interdenominational prayer group. “I think there’s nothing more powerful than a mother’s prayer,” Otto said. There are 12 Moms in Prayer groups in Carmel representing specific elementary and middle schools and Carmel High School as well as groups for mothers with children in college or the workforce. Moms in Prayer is a worldwide ministry devoted to covering every child and every school in prayer. It was started in 1984 by Fern Nichols in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The CHS Moms in Prayer group consists of 25 to 30 moms with roughly 12 moms joining the group on a regular weekly basis. As the children switch schools, the moms move into new prayer groups for that specific school. Zatkulak noted the group has a “come as you want” philosophy, and there is no pressure to attend on a regular basis, nor is any

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After football, former Colt Gary Brackett continues investment in community By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com If anyone was prepared to make a drastic career change, it was Gary Brackett. The former NFL linebacker turned restaurant owner felt his time with the Indiacover story napolis Colts was great training. “In football, because of the high pressure situations, you have to be pretty on and pretty buttoned up emotionally to handle that fire. It’s no different in a restaurant,” he said. “When it’s Friday or Saturday night, tickets are flying and it’s busy and it’s crazy, it’s the same thing. It’s a two-minute drive, and you can’t lose your cool or you’ll lose everyone.” The Carmel resident is the owner of Stacked Pickle, a restaurant and sports bar with nine Indiana locations that include two in Carmel and Indianapolis and one in Fishers and Westfield. After making an initial investment in 2012 in the West Carmel location, he was sold on the business and became the full owner in 2014. He also owns CharBlue, a steakhouse in downtown Indianapolis. It’s not what Brackett originally thought he’d do after football, but he feels it’s a great fit. He’s come full circle in a way. His first job was as a dishwasher at a restaurant in his hometown of Glassboro, N.J. “I always wanted to be a coach and coach NFL football, but after having three kids and marrying my wife, I didn’t think that was a possibility,” he said. “What I do now is an extension of coaching with my general managers, with my team members, when they go through tough situations.” Bryce Gerlitz, the general manager at the Stacked Pickle’s 96th Street location, said Brackett has been instrumental in his rise through the ranks since being hired as a server in 2011. He said Brackett, much like a coach, knows how to inspire his team, even if it involves telling them something they don’t want to hear, such as when he told Gerlitz he wasn’t quite ready to make the jump to management. “I’m sure you can equate the same thing to coaching a sports team,” Gerlitz said. “It creates the hunger and makes you try even harder. That’s definitely what happened to me.”

Staying in Indy Brackett, 36, grew up a Philadelphia Eagles fan and remained close to home for college, studying business economics at Rutgers University. He didn’t move to the Indianapolis area until 2003 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts, for which he was the defensive captain of the 2006 Super Bowl championship team. The Colts released Brackett in 2011, but he stayed in the area because he “met a girl,” he said. Bracket and his wife,

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Ragan, a graduate of The Orchard School and Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, married in 2009 and have three children, Gabrielle, 7, a student at Towne Meadow; Gary, Jr., 5; and Georgia, 3. Ragan Brackett is in her final year of a family medicine residency at Community Hospital East. Deciding to build a home in the Indianapolis area wasn’t a difficult decision, Brackett said. “Indianapolis always treated me like one of their own. When I played for the Colts, I felt the warm feeling when I was out in the community engaging, and it just made me feel very comfortable raising my family here,” he said. “I think it’s a great town. It’s a town where people support their own, and I see a lot of that in the community when people come in (to Stacked Pickle) and they choose us sometimes over our national competitors because we’re local.” The family moved to Carmel in 2011. “Everything is like 20 or 30 minutes away. Carmel gives me the ability to be centralized,” Brackett said. “You can’t discredit how good the school system is.”

Always available Brackett describes himself as a “hands-on” restaurant owner and takes pride in being accessible to all of his employees. Gerlitz said he sees Brackett in “The Pickle” on 96th Street once or twice a week. “He’s not going to be someone who’s ever going to chastise you if you make a mistake,” Gerlitz said. “He’s all about investing in people and building them and helping them learn from their mistakes.” The TV screens covering the walls give Brackett plenty of time to stay up to date on NFL football, a part of his life he sometimes misses. “Initially, you go through the same emotions when you’re a former player when you’re angry, upset, you still want to play, but you come to the realization that you can’t play no more.

You’re physically incapable of making some of those moves,” he said. “I still love the game. I’m still cheering the Colts, still want them to succeed.” Smaller than a typical NFL linebacker, Brackett was known for his grit, determination and commitment on the field. His pro football days are behind him, but he’s the same team player, laser-focused on improving and growing Stacked Pickle. He hopes to open one or two stores in 2017 and is eyeing sites for a franchise in Avon, Brownsburg or near Plainfield. “I don’t ever not work,” Brackett said. “I’m always available, and the team knows that.”

impact foundation In addition to his duties as a restaurant owner, husband and father, Gary Brackett strives to make a difference with people in need through his Impact Foundation, a nonprofit he and his wife founded in 2007. The foundation has four initiatives: • Impact Ready, which partners with other agencies to provide etiquette, interview skills, resume building and other training for underserved youth • Impact Works, which provides summer jobs for low-income youth, including at Stacked Pickle • TendHer Heart, an annual luncheon for mothers of critically ill children • Gary’s Locker, which provides young hospital patients and their families with computers, entertainment and video game systems to help occupy their time “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the help of others,” said Brackett, who grew up in a lower middle class family. “A lot of people think of foundations as people giving out handouts. I look at them as giving people hand-ups. Some people are on the ground and they just need someone to reach out to them and pull them up. They can be self-sustaining from there.” Learn more about the Impact Foundation at GaryBrackett.org.

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Don’t ditch the college That the United States is not a direct democracy where decisions are decided by popular vote is a dilemma for Democrats who are unhinged over Donald Trump’s Electoral College win. The drive for recounts is under way. Besides the left’s recount temper tantrum, Republican Electoral College members across the U.S. report harassment and threats from disgruntled Clinton supporters in a last-ditch effort to put their candidate, Hillary Clinton, who should be in the big house, in the White House. One report says a young Michigan elector, Mike Banerian, received a message “containing a death wish” and another, “a death threat” in which someone threatened they’d “put a bullet” in his mouth. Banerian said he’s been called “a hateful bigot” and said, “people talk about shoving a gun in my mouth and blowing my brains out” - if he abides by Michigan law requiring electors to vote for Trump. Democrat leadership would be wise to detach itself from these whack jobs. These despotic dimwits don’t give a whit that America’s founders created the Electoral College to prevent that kind of mob-rule democracy, which will happen if a few big cities and states always control the outcome. Given all the talk about ditching the Electoral College, fair representation is the last thing on the minds of those who didn’t mind it at all when polls predicted a Clinton electoral landslide. Truth is, if they really cared about fairness, they’d ditch the Super Delegates system, which was rigged for Hillary when it robbed Bernie Sanders early on. That’s why we need the Electoral College, which serves to prevent voting fraud in certain areas from tainting a whole election. Copyright 2016, Susan Stamper Brown. Syndicated by Cagle Cartoons. You may contact her at writestamper@gmail.com.

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The truth is Commentary by Terry Anker Does anyone of us hold the patent on truth? Lo, these many centuries we humans have gone forth and multiplied. Perhaps we are the most successful higher creature to ever inhabit this blue rock. We are uniquely suited to work in groups. And in doing so, we fight significantly above our weight class. Among the elements required to this interaction are communication, intelligence, and likely most important, trust. We are required to believe in our compadres – to rely upon their commitment to us and the cause at hand. If we fail to have faith in their dedication, we are far less inclined to meet the challenge and keep our part. So truth, as an essential component of trust, is necessarily an essential component of human flourishing. Truth, one might say, is sacred. Then, how do we identify it? It is simple enough when fact can be independently measured. Pure water boils at sea level when it reaches 212 degrees Fahrenheit. We can all find

comfort in the elegant proof of this certainty. But much of what we call fact may more accurately be identified as perspective. From where we sit, we honestly call out our read on a set of data but cannot hope to definitively call it universal truth. The truth is that truth may be a function of social context and our own bias rather than a measurable scientific standard. If we cannot find a common starting point, can we hope to find our way to a common truth? Diversity is good. But in pursuing it, do we necessarily overlook the value of communal experience? Can we find shared truth without shared understanding? Who knows? Yet, if we hope to benefit from mutual trust, we know that finding and pursuing mutual truth is a prerequisite. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Q U O T E   O F  T H E   W E E K “Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality.” – Nikos Kazantzakis

When my husband and I were first married, holidays, particularly Christmas, were a struggle. We both come humor from large families with very specific rituals and traditions. I grew up with Scotch pines, Christmas Eve skits, and Santa’s gifts unwrapped. Doo remembers Fraser firs, reading “The Night Before Christmas” the night before Christmas and receiving one “Santa setout.” Initially, the only thing we had in common were the big, multi-colored lights that emitted dangerously high levels of heat. It was a start, and we survived our first few Decembers without counseling. But when we began having kids, things intensified. Where would we spend Christmas? Whose traditions would we follow? At the heart of the matter, whose family was better? And even after 20 years, we are still having to tweak our Wilson-Morris melding of holiday cheer (though I contend that live theater is far better than a book reading!). Take for instance the tinsel battle. I grew up with tinsel. I clearly remember my parents fighting over the stuff, mom clumping it on the branches just to be done with the whole tree-trimming mess, and dad, following behind her, barking, “You can’t just throw it on, Patty! You have to lay it carefully, strand by strand!” I truly believe Christmas trees are naked without tinsel. Doo, unfortunately, did not experience the magic of tinsel in his house, and when I suggested it for our first tree together, he scoffed at the idea. So we compromised. Every other year would be a tinsel year. 2016? Tinsel! And yet Doo behaved like a child when I broke it out last week and instructed everyone on its proper handling and application (no clumping, one strand per branch. Don’t screw it up!). “Well, the tree looked good a minute ago,” he declared. Really? Are we not passed this Yuletide pettiness? No, we are not. But that’s the thing about marriage. It really doesn’t matter how long you’ve been together. Compromise will always play a leading role. And if I have to sacrifice “Mommie Dearest” reenactments, then Doo must learn to embrace tinsel, in all its sparkly beauty. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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With the holiday season upon us, we all could use a quick reminder about reaching for the “bad stuff” during idle time or diet otherwise. Here are 10 strategies to help decrease cravings: 1. Make the decision. You have to decide if you want to gradually decrease the bad sugars/carbohydrates or quit cold turkey. After a month, you will experience fewer cravings. 2. Watch your sugar level. Items with a lot of carbohydrates, or sugar, cause your blood sugar to rise and fall fast. Eat high-protein meals to regulate your sugar level and feel full longer. 3. Sugary beverages: Don’t! These are full of carbohydrates and sugar, and diet drinks have been shown to increase cravings because artificial sweeteners are 600 times sweeter than table sugar. Water, please. 4. Substitute. If you’re craving something, choose a healthier alternative instead, such as a protein bar or tea. 5. Distract. If you’re feeling the munchies have arrived, want to stress eat or eat out of boredom, try other activities

instead. Immediately. 6. Question yourself! If you find yourself looking in the kitchen, ask yourself, “Am I actually hungry?” You may really be bored, stressed, anxious or in need of movement. 7. Organize. It’s really this simple: Organize your fridge and pantry so you see healthy options first. 8. Eat mindfully. We eat fast and often while in the middle of another task, which leads to eating more. Only focusing on eating helps you realize when you feel/sense being full. 9. Control your environment. Eat a high-protein filling breakfast so it will be easier to avoid temptation at work. 10. Sleep. When you don’t get enough sleep, the hormone cortisol becomes abnormal and increases hunger. Try banning electronics in the bedroom and instead read or bathe before bedtime. Christy Kirkendol-Watson, M.D., is the founder and chief medical officer of Live Light Clinic. You may contact her via www.livelightclinic. com.

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Knowing the best way to manage childhood bacterial infections can be challenging for parents. Antibiotic stewardship initiakids tives resulting from concerns about widespread antibiotic resistance have changed the way many bacterial infections are treated in both children and adults. Such stewardship practices involve allowing minor bacterial infections to run their course and treating only the most serious infections with antibiotics to help these medicines maintain their effectiveness in the future. Less than 30 years ago, children died or were severely impaired from meningitis, one of the most severe bacterial infections. Fortunately today, this disease can be easily prevented by following a routine vaccination schedule, and if necessary, treated with strong medications. Pneumonia and bacterial urinary tract infections are conditions that require antibiotics. Prescription antibiotics also are needed for some minor bacterial infections, such as strep throat and impetigo. If untreated, these infections may have serious consequences. In healthy children, infections like sinusitis

and ear infections may go away within a few days without antibiotics. Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye), which accounts for less than 50 percent of pink eye cases, may not require antibiotics, depending on the severity of symptoms. Allowing minor infections like these to resolve on their own strengthens the body’s immune system. It’s also important to remember that antibiotics are not effective in treating viral infections, such as the common cold, flu, cough and sore throat. Although it’s natural for parents to want to minimize their child’s discomfort and enable quick healing, it’s best to let your child’s doctor take the lead in determining if and when prescribing an antibiotic is necessary. The most important things parents can do to help keep children healthy are to instill good handwashing habits and ensure children receive recommended vaccinations. Prevention is key, and it starts at home. Dorota Szczepaniak, MD, specializes in pediatrics. She is a guest columnist located at Riley Physicians – Riley Outpatient Center and can be reached by calling the office at 317.944.2801. For more health information, subscribe to Strength in You at iuhealth.org/StrengthInYou.

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Barbara and Ed Kiernan (Zionsville) told Where’s Amy they love going to the Indianapolis Opera.

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“The Barber of Seville” opera artists Michael Kelly, Deborah Domanski and Ben Robinson performing live on stage at the Tarkington Theatre.

Where’s Amy was treated to an unforgettable experience thanks to the Indianapolis Opera’s General Director Kevin Patterson and Director of Marketing and Communications Jill Vandegriff, both of Carmel. The Tarkington was packed with guests, and it is safe to say that everyone enjoyed the famous nonstop, funny and fast-action performance of “The Barber of Seville.” I sat in awe listening to beautifully composed music and the sheer thrill of attending another professional live opera. It was incredible to go back stage and see the vibrant, detailed costumes up close and have the opportunity to photograph several of the artists and creative team members. If you have never been to the Indianapolis Opera, I urge you to grab your family and friends to attend. It’s truly magical. Where’s Amy can’t wait to see you in March at “The Jewel Box.” For more, visit indyopera.org.

Director of Marketing and Communications Jill Vandegriff (Carmel) and Indianapolis Opera artist Megan Moore (Indianapolis) backstage at the Tarkington Theatre.

Jessamyn Anderson has developed a strong connection with the Indiana Wind Symphony. The 2011 Carmel High performance School graduate will perform as a soloist with IWS at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Palladium in Carmel. “I can hardly believe it,” Anderson said. “(IWS music director) Dr. (Charlie) Conrad asked me to join the IWS for their holiday concert when I was a freshman in college (Indiana University), and that Anderson was my professional debut. This will be my seventh time performing at the Palladium, and I hope it isn’t my last.” The theme of the concert is Christmas Warmth. Anderson will be singing the Indiana Wind Symphony’s special renditions of “O Holy Night” and “White Christmas.” “There may also be a special treat, but you’ll have to come to the show to hear it,” Anderson said. After spending a summer with Ohio Light Opera Company, Anderson moved to New York City in September. “So, I’m just getting my feet wet in the music scene here,” Anderson said. “I’ve done a cabaret and an impromptu performance with a jazz ensemble. I also sing with a contemporary church choir at my home church in the city, and I love singing with that group.” Anderson loves performing with IWS, too. “It is always a joy to collaborate with talented musicians, but it’s an even better experience when they are kind and fun to work with,” Anderson said. “That’s how it has always been with the IWS. Many of them have been in the group since I started performing with the ensemble, and it’s been fun to grow musically right alongside them. They are always warm and welcoming, and they always leave a delicious Symphony Hershey bar in my dressing room, so no complaints about that.” For more, visit jessamynanderson. com and indianawindsymphony.org.

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Rust sisters to share role By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Morgan Rust figures she has come a long way in her eight years at Indiana Ballet Conservatory. holidays “Originally, I was a little mouse and now I’ve grown up and I’m doing the Sugar Plum with Lasha Khozashvili, a Boston Ballet principal (dancer),” Morgan said. Morgan and twin sister Julia, 15, homeschooled sophomores from Noblesville, share the role of the Sugar Plum with Ricako Suzuki in the IBC’s production of “The Nutcracker” Dec. 8 through 11 at the Toby Theatre at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. This is Julia’s second year as the Sugar Plum. “It was so special and incredible to work with (Khozashvili),” Julia said. “He’s an incredible dancer and he’s super nice as a person and just a dream to work with.” IBC founding Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva-Randall said Khozashvili was impressed with Julia last year. Julia and Morgan encourage each other to improve. “When we dance together, it’s not a competition. We just inspire each other to do better,” Julia said. Quinn Starner, 14, is from Temperance, Mich., but has come to the IBC to train and

Julia Rust performing with Lasha Khozashvili in 2015 “The Nutcracker.” (Photo by Renzulli Photography)

stays in an apartment with her mother. She will perform in the “Chinese Waltz” soloist and snow soloist. Starner, a homeschooled freshman, competed in “So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation.” She attended the academy in Los Angeles. This is the 10th anniversary of this version of “The Nutcracker.” “I staged this the first time in Indianapolis 10 years ago,” Yakovleva-Randall said. “Each year it gets better. It’s going to be an amazing production with a great cast.” The performances are at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11. For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org.

Marty Stuart to visit Warehouse By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

Stuart also will play crowd favorites. “I still love playing ‘Tempted’ and ‘The Whiskey Ain’t Workin,’ and ‘Hillbilly Rock’ usuFor five-time Grammy winner Marty Stuart, ally finds its way in (the concert),” there’s never much time for rest. Stuart said. “There’s a lot of people “We’ve been touring music perpetually since Januwho still remember those songs and liked those songs in the first place. ary,” Stuart said I can’t forget them because there Stuart and the Fabulous Superlaare a handful of songs that gave me tives will land in Carmel at 8 p.m. Dec. a reason to get a bus, a band and 9 at The Warehouse, 254 First Ave. some cowboy clothes and do them all “This is kind of the end of our tour,” Stuart across the world. I appreciate those Stuart said. “We start up again at songs. They really helped out at the time.” the end of January. I love traveling, I still love Stuart said his band’s style fits in many recording, playing and writing songs. It helps different venues, including The Warehouse’s when you have that right band, and it helps listening room style. when you have the right songs. It helps when “We have a whole lot of songs in our arseyour mission amounts to something. We’re nal,” Stuart said. “So, the beauty of this band champions for the culture of country music. is we can just get to a venue and size it up That’s a wonderful mission to be a part of.” and say it’s one of these kind of places and Stuart’s album “Way Out West” will likely be tailor the show for the night.” released in March. Stuart is married to country singing star “It’s a love letter to the West Coast world Connie Smith. of country music, and there is a hillbilly surf “Sometimes we’re at the same show,” band record coming out later in the year,” Stuart said. “I love when that happens. It’s a Stuart said. “We’ll probably play a song or two great night of music when that occurs.” from those.”

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Smith, a certified public accountant, is the finance director for the Phoenix Theatre. Along with Civic, she also has performed at Beef and Susan Boilek Smith is enthusiastically Boards and Footlite Musicals. embracing her role in Civic Theatre’s “I’ve been an active theater person “Disney’s Beauty and for many years and a big supporter of theater the Beast.” the arts,” she said. “It’s the imaginaAlex Smith, another Carmel tion, the creativity, the beautiful resident, is playing LeFou, his first music, the story is wonderful,” she speaking role in a musical. He was said of the musical’s allure. “It’s a in the ensemble for the musical fabulous cast. Everyone is perfect in Smith “Young Frankenstein” at Civic earlier their roles.” this fall. Before that, the 2005 Carmel High Smith will appear as the Enchanted WardSchool graduate hadn’t been in a musical in robe in the performances Dec. 9 through Jan. approximately six years, when he was in the 1 at the Tarkington in Carmel. ensemble for “The Wedding Singer” at Footlite “The Wardrobe is a hoot because it’s a Musicals. small role, but she is so loud and so silly,” “I love getting to act as LeFou,” he said. Smith said. “It’s very playful. I get to sing op“He’s such a goofy character, and he’s very era; you never get to see that very often.” animated. I try to bring as much energy into Smith, who moved to Carmel in 1995, has the role as possible. I have three nieces and a been in the Civic Theatre’s Wicked Witch of nephew who will be coming to see the show, the West for “The Wizard of Oz” for the last so my number one goal is to be able to make four productions during a course of nearly 20 them, and hopefully everyone in the audience, years. smile and laugh.” “I love working with Civic. It’s a fabulous The performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays, theatre and it’s quite an asset to Carmel,” she Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Saturdays said. “Second, I love working with (director) and Sundays. For more, visit civictheatre.org. Ron Morgan. Every time I get a chance to, I do.”

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Brunch with Belle and more with Civic Theatre’s show Commentary by Melissa Hook, marketing and events manager Civic Theatre brings a beloved family favorite to life on stage this holiday season. “Disney’s Beauty performance and the Beast” runs Dec. 9 to Jan. 1 at the Tarkington. Fans of the enchanted castle and its inhabitants will have the chance to send messages to their favorite character during intermission and take home a collectible enchanted rose. Along with this remarkable show, Civic has partnered with local neighbors to celebrate the enchantment of Belle and her Beast and all of their favorite friends. The Urban Chalkboard, 452 E. Carmel Dr., will host “Read and Sing with Belle” at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10. Young princesses will have the chance to meet Civic’s Belle, Virginia Vasquez, before the 2 p.m. matinee. Visit theurbanchalk-

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Carmel home sale prices climb Commentary by Jim Litten Central Indiana’s residential real estate sales continue to grow, according to statistics compiled by F.C. Tucker real estate Company. In October, despite having 2,299 fewer homes on the market from which to choose, pended home sales increased 4.4 percent compared to October 2015. The average sales price increased 2.9 percent year-to-date to $187,867. In the 15-county region, only three counties showed a slight dip in average home prices. Hamilton County’s pended sales increased 11.6 percent in October 2016 compared to October 2015. Prices have also increased by 3.2 percent over last year to an average of $285,825. The number of available homes for sale, however, continues to decline in the region; inventory in Hamilton County slid 10 percent in October, a drop of 189 homes available compared to this time last year. • In Carmel, the average home sales price increased 2.2 percent year-to-date to $357,479. • Inventory moved at a faster pace in Carmel in October 2016. Overall, homes sold in 57 days – six fewer days than this

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Dispatches Swan Software expanding - Local software development firm Swan Software Solutions of Carmel is growing. The company recently moved into a new, larger space and has added Justin Bryant, vice president of consulting services; Cassandra Fitzgerald Medley, operations manager; and Alison Baker, marketing specialist to the U.S. team to help further the company’s growth. Swan reports its strongest year to date and is working with emerging local companies, such as NextGear Capital and BlueBridge Digital/Emplify. Christmas donation drive — The Law Office of Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. is hosting a Christmas donation drive from now through Dec. 9. Donations may be made via its IndieGoGo fundraising campaign, titled Kirsh & Kirsh Holiday Funds Drive, or by dropping off cash or checks made out to “Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C.” at the Law Office of Kirsh & Kirsh at 2930 E. 96th St., Indianapolis. All funds will be gifted to the Indiana Dept. of Child Services. Business expo exhibitors needed — The Taste of the Chamber Business Expo 2017 is nearing the final planning stages. Booth space for exhibitors is still available. The event will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Ritz Charles. For booth information, visit OneZoneCommerce.com.

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was among its very first volunteers. He was a charter member of Carmel’s Golden K Kiwanis. He would call regularly just to ask how The folder marked “History” was among the chamber was doing. Oour conversations those Nancy Blondin left for me when she always ended with, “You know I’ll retired. Inside be there if I can.” For the impact he IN MEMORIAM were docuhad on the business community and ments indifor his unlimited enthusiasm for his cating the Carmel Clay Chamber of city, his volunteer work and his comCommerce had been started twice, pany, we named our annual lifetime once in 1962, and then again in 1970. achievement award The Harold Kaiser There was one common name: HarAward, and Harold was our first reold Kaiser. He was so determined to Kaiser cipient in 2011. get a business organization going The chamber lost its founder, its most in Carmel that he created one twice. He told ardent cheerleader, and its oldest and most me successful organizations had to have the loyal member Nov. 10. We’ll always keep Harright people and that it took him awhile to old’s vision of what a strong business comassemble them. Harold knew how to start things other than munity can accomplish front of mind. Thank you, Harold. It was a gift to have known you. chambers of commerce. He started his own insurance and real estate company in 1958. Today, almost 60 years later, it continues Mo Merhoff is president of Oneto thrive and you could still find Harold in Zone, a chamber of commerce his office almost daily into his early 90s. He serving business in Hamilton helped start the Hamilton County Realtors County. Association and served as its first chair. When the St.Vincent Carmel Hospital opened, Harold

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622 South Rangeline Rd Suite S Car. 46032

CHRISTMAS e-Bike SALE Nov 24th Thru Dec 24th Manufacturer Discounts 15-40% SAVINGS Pedal Assist Bikes have Great Health Benefits Call 317-506-6902 to set an appointment or Store Hours are Thurs – Sunday 1pm to 4pm

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Brand NEW Queen Pillowtop Mattress and Box Spring set. Still in factory sealed plastic. Never used. ONLY $195. Del. Avail. Call today 317-480-6463 Mobile Boutique for sale; includes truck, inventory, equipmt, event and client lists. Truck is 1986 diesel, 26K miles, awning, window and generator installed. Well mntn’d. Please contact 317-464-7072

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Grades Kdg. - 6 Reading and Math Licensed Retired Teacher - 34 years Please respond to doreenedolnics@att.net 317-446-2849

ESTATE SALE ESTATE SALE – 735 College Way (Wilson Village), Carmel, December 10th from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Something for everyone including antiques, copper apple butter kettle, collectibles, teapot, salt and pepper and salt cellar collections, antique clock collection, vinyl records, furniture, household items, tools of all kinds, 2 bicycles. NO EARLY SALES

NOW HIRING Customer Service Representative, City of Westfield. • This role is highly customer-service focused and requires strong communication skills including answering phones and greeting customers. • Daily accounting duties involving utility billing, cash handling, and accounts payable/receivable. Must be able to multi task. Moderate knowledge of accounting based computer programs is encouraged. • Please send resume via email to ksparks@westfield.in.gov or mail to City of Westfield 2728 E. 171st St. Westfield, IN 46074 Attn: Kristen Sparks.

NOW HIRING NOW HIRING INTERIOR PAINTER

Full time work all year, Mon-Fri. No nights or weekends. Servicing Hamilton County. Must have excellent cut-in skills, be clean and organized, and deliver detailed quality work. Must have reliable transportation. Pay based on skill and experience. Call Jonathan 317-999-8124. www.wallapainting.com

Now Hiring: Dining Room Staff

Donatello’s Italian Restaurant is looking for motivated individuals for dining room and kitchen positions, such as bus person, hostess and dishwasher. Weekends are the biggest need with occasional weeknights. Pay starts at $10 an hour. E-mail a resume to donatellositalian@ gmail.com or stop by at 9 W. Main Street in Carmel. Must have reliable transportation and be at least 16 years old.

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Now Hiring Veterinary Assistant

Part time veterinary assistant open at a caring and friendly locally owned 3 doctor practice in Westfield. The ability to multi task, maintain written records and computer skills are needed. This is a physically active position that requires lifting. Please fax resumes to Administrator at 317-867-2374 or fill out an application in person at Westfield Veterinary Care 17735 Sun Park Drive, Westfield. Visit our website at: www.westfieldvetcare.com

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Background or Not in dance! Join the team at Fred Astaire Dance Studio Carmel, Indiana. We will train you in all aspects of the ballroom dance business. Why Fred Astaire? We offer a great environment, guaranteed starting salary, great training and opportunities to travel and compete. Need we say more? Call Dan at 317-846-3237

Cold Stone Creamery at 82nd St/Allisonville Rd is looking for a DAY TIME position. 12PM – 4 PM. Lynn 317-501-6468. Lead Database Administrator (Carmel, IN): Dsgn, instll, monitor, maint., & prfrmnce tune databases - ensuring high levels of data availability. Dvlp, implmt, & oversee DB policies & procedures to ensure integrity & avail. of database & accompanying SW. Oversee 2 Sr Database Administrators, & 1 Database Administrator. Assess & dvlp long-term strategic goals for prdctn databases in conjunction w/ data owners & dept mgrs. Dsgn & implmt redundant systms, policies, & procedures for disaster recvry & data archiving to ensure effective protection & integrity of data assets. Cndct rsrch & make recmdat’ns on database prdcts, srvcs, protocols, & stndrds in spprt of procurement & dvlpmt efforts. Config. relevant ntwrk components to ensure database access as well as database consistency & integrity. Resume to Kelly Heindl, CNO Services, LLC, 11825 N Pennsylvania St, Carmel, IN, 46032 REF: AG1116

Now Hiring Waiters/Waitresses APPLY IN PERSON 160 E Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN

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We are looking to HIRE YOU If you have a compassionate heart and a nurturing soul, Clarity Care is interested in hiring you. We provide non-medical, adult in-home care. We offer: • Flexible schedule - full and part time • Competitive pay - $10-$15 per hour • Night bonus/referral bonus • Employee retirement plan • Custom match care giver to client 317-774-0074 option 5 Apply@claritycaregivers.com

Carmel Clay Schools is Hiring! • Bus Drivers & Bus Aides Signing bonus of $1,500 for bus drivers*

• Cafeteria Workers • Custodians Every position has unique opportunities! *Call for details

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Stop by our office at 5201 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033 Email: cmiddlet@ccs.k12.in.us or call 317-844-9961.

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Saturday Driver (7 AM to 3 PM) Part-time/Full-time Drivers (weekdays, various shifts) HS Diploma required/Drivers must have Public Passenger Chaffeur’s License (or ability to obtain) or CDL $11 or more per hour, depending on experience Benefits include paid training, paid vacation/holidays, 401k, uniforms and more! Apply in person at Janus, 1555 Westfield Rd, Noblesville Or call (317) 773-8781 ext 103 for more information Application available online at janusinc.hirecentric.com/jobsearch PRIME 47 Carmel IS NOW HIRING All Positions. We are growing and Prime 47 is looking for the very best Servers, Bussers, Line Cooks, Host Staff If you want to be part of a growing team of professionals please apply between 1 and 4 M- FR at Clay Terrace Mall next to Dicks sporting goods EOE

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