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Going the distance Man plans to bike 8,428 miles to fundraise for orphanage in India / P16

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Indiana officials support reopening schools, expect more cases By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com

classes, causing other students and staff to quarantine. The decision whether to conduct in-person Despite a rise in COVID-19 cases, positivity classes comes as the state reports increased rates and hospitalizations, Indiana State COVID-19 hospitalizations, daily hospital adHealth Commissioner missions, positivity rates and cases. PANDEMIC Dr. Kristina Box said The number of daily tests conducted, it is still important however, also has increased. State that Indiana reopens its schools. officials reported 923 COVID-19 hospi“I get a lot of questions about talizations as of Aug. 4. On June 26, whether schools should be reopening the state reported 595 hospitalizanow because we have more cases tions, its lowest mark since a high of than when schools were shut down 1,579 on May 4. Box in March,” Box said. “We shut things On July 29, the state had a 7.4 down in March to prevent a surge that would percent seven-day average positivity rate, overwhelm our health care system. That according to the Indiana State Dept. of Health. allowed us to build the infrastructure for The rate measures the percentage of COVID-19 testing and secure the needed ICU beds, (ventests that come back positive. Since mid-June, tilators) and PPE to ensure hospitals could the rate has steadily risen. State officials manage the outbreak for the long-term. We reported a seven-day average positivity rate were successful in this effort, so the converof 4.3 percent June 18, 6.3 percent July 4 and 7 sation now about schools reopening is really percent July 14. The rate peaked at 14.5 pecent quite different. on May 3. “I continue to believe that our schools can Although state officials expressed concern safely reopen by wearing masks, practicing about the positivity rate, they acknowledged social distancing and good hand-washing, it varies by county and that mulitple factors cohorting students and ensuring people could affect a county’s positivity rate. As of who are sick or who are close contacts of press time, Boone County had a positivity rate someone with COVID stay home. This does not of 7.5 percent. Hamilton County had a positivimean our schools will be free of COVID. What ty rate of 6.3 percent, according to the state’s it means is that we all need to do everything online dashboard, which can be viewed at possible to limit the spread of COVID.” coronavirus.in.gov. Some counties had posThis month, many Indiana schools have itivity rates less than 5 percent, and others opened or plan to reopen with mitigation efhad rates higher than 15 percent. forts to stop or slow the spread of the virus. State officials will continue to monitor Some schools are offering in-person and repositivity rates in Indiana counties, Box said, mote learning opportunities. Many secondary by examining the number of tests per 100,000 schools have adopted a hybrid learning modpeople, sources of outbreaks, emergency deel, allowing older students in sequestered partment visits for specific symptoms, emergroups to attend in-person classes two or gency room visits and hospitalizations to three days a week and learn remotely the help school and local officials make decisions remainder of the week. Other school systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. have delayed reopening indefinitely. Box said there is no single statistical metTo date, state officials have left reopening ric to objectively determine whether reopendecisions to local leaders and school officials. ing a particular school would be safe. She In the first days of the new academic year, went as far as to say that COVID-19 cases are multiple Indiana schools reported COVID-19 expected in schools that allow contact sports. cases, some on the first day of in-person

To our valued readers: We hope you are well and are enjoying the summer! It seems as though it was years ago when we communicated our revised distribution plan for Fishers, but it was actually only the end of March. Time flies when you’re battling the fallout from the pandemic, we suppose. Current in Fishers remains exposed to the financial repercussions of the pandemic, although we’re proud to state we have retained all full-time staff at the levels of compensation to which they are accustomed. As a result, we must extend our revised circulation plan for the time being. We will continue deliver to a different 25 percent of the community, as has been the case since April 7. That means, in a four-week month, a different quadrant of the community each week will receive Current by mail, and a supply of the editions will be made available at public library locations each week. In addition, our practice of making the newspapers available in their entirety online ensues and never will change. As of this writing, we can’t predict when “normal” will return, but we’re aching for it to happen much sooner than later. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to strive to get back to business as usual. Please let us know if you have questions, and please be well and stay well. Sincerely, Brian Kelly Steve Greenberg President/ Executive Vice Publisher President/GM

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From left, Ava Frank, Reagan Frank and Grace Yang are members of Free Fishers Tutors. (Submitted photo)

Seniors offer tutoring service By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com. Reagan Frank’s experience with eLearning made her understand it can be extremely difficult to learn under EDUCATION virtual circumstances. “In addition, there is a new pressure on parents, especially parents of younger kids, to be like teachers, but that is just not possible sometimes,” Frank said. “When it was announced that school would be virtual again (due to the pandemic) at the beginning of this semester, I kept thinking that there had to be a way to make the process better. A free tutoring service accessible to all students in HSE (schools) is what I landed on. Thus, Free Fishers Tutors was born. “ Frank and her twin sister, Ava Frank, joined three other Fishers High School seniors — Grace Yang, Olivia Latimer and Sienna Borowicz — to form the group, which will provide free tutoring sessions for grades third through 12th. “With the help of some friends, I think we will be able to help out the community in a time of need,” Reagan said. “Selfishly, I was

supposed to have an internship this year, so I only signed up for four classes, but my internship got delayed. I think I will go crazy if I don’t have something like this to do in my free time.” The idea came to Reagan during a road trip. She formed details after discussing it with her parents. Reagan’s specialties are math and Spanish. She is the vice president of the FHS math team and recently finished her first calculus class. “I plan to minor in Spanish in college, and I am entering my fifth year of learning the language at school,” Reagan said. “Both subjects fascinate me, and I look forward to working on them with others. Ava covers math and general studies. Grace covers science and SAT/ACT. She got a 1,600 (SAT). Olivia and Sienna cover German and French, respectively, and both cover English. I selected each tutor based on their individual strengths.” In-person tutoring sessions will take place at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers and online sessions will be conducted via Zoom. For more, visit freefisherstutors.com.

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Meet Heather Whetsel Commentary by Shelly Gattlieb Heather Whetsel is prouder than ever to be a registered respiratory therapist, with her FACES OF profession FISHERS currently in a very prominent light. Whetsel earned her respiratory therapy degree from Ball State University. Whetsel She works bedside at Community Heart and Vascular and Community North. She also has taught as an adjunct instructor at Indiana Respiratory Therapy Education Consortium for more than 20 years, coaching future respiratory professionals. She was married in 2000 and has lived in Fishers the entire time. Both of her children have been heavily involved at Fishers High School. Her son, a 2020 graduate, was active in Best Buddies, football and baseball. Her daughter will be a junior and is involved in competitive all-female show choir and tennis.

Other Whetsel family members include two cats and a standard golden doodle. • Sibling: Identical twin sister who lives in her neighborhood • Very impressed with: FHS special attention and modifications for 2020 graduates • Favorite places in Fishers: Shine Design Home, Thai Sushi House and Gallery 116 • Group member: Of a local book club for a decade • Parishioner of: Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church • Perfume: Her by Burberry • Best TV: “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” “Survivor,” “HGTV” • Favorite charities: Best Buddies, RHI adaptive sports program and American Cancer Society • Podcast: “Crime Junkie” • Excited for: Development of Fishers District Do you have an interesting friend who lives, works or worships in Fishers? Send suggestions to sgattlieb. currentinfishers@gmail.com

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DISPATCHES Knox appointed to Indiana Destination Development Corporation — Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Grand Park Director William Knox of Fishers was appointed to the board of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation. Knox will serve through June 30, 2024.

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Bank offers educational series online — Centier Bank has launched the bank’s online financial educational series, “Centier To You,” online. Centier has hosted in-person community events about financial wellness and education in the past—at branches, local libraries and other locations in communities across the state. But now, Centier is offering the series online, so visitors can access them on their own time, from anywhere. The site contains financial tips, exercises and information on identity theft, homebuying, credit and more. Learn more at centier.com/financial-education.

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White River Vision Plan gets key YES, WE ARE OPEN! grant to enhance river presence By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

ing a unifying voice to all the various partners of the White River,” Hamilton County Tourism Destination Development Manager A branding initiative for the White River Sarah Buckner said. “The grant will allow for got a big boost from a $275,000 grant from one portal of information, for a calendar of the Nina Mason Pullevents along the river, for one voice COUNTY iam Charitable Trust. for the river, while also providing The primary purlinks to the experts for specific pose of the two-year grant is to needs. fund an initiative to raise aware“My role with the project will be ness of how to access the river at to be the project manager between the many parks, boat ramps and whichever branding agency is cultural attractions along the river’s selected and our various White RivBuckner 58-mile stretch in Hamilton and er-focused entities.” Marion counties. There will be a new website and print The White River Vision Plan is a joint map guide. Buckner said the existing inforeffort between the city of Indianapolis mation can now be found in various spots. and Hamilton County Tourism, Inc., in “So, one partner may have launch points, partnership with Visit Indy’s philanthropic one may have this event, one may have a arm, Tourism Tomorrow, Inc., to develop a map. All this existing information will be on comprehensive plan to enhance the river’s a new websites and printed materials,” she presence along those 58 miles. The river said. passes through Cicero, Noblesville, Fishers The project begins this fall and is slated and Carmel in Hamilton County. for completion by spring 2022. “This grant is a key component to provid-

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Fishers council approves bond for Geist Park The Fishers City Council approved a $16 million bond for Geist Park at its July meeting. DEVELOPMENT The vote was 8-1, with council member Jocelyn Vare voting against the project. City controller Lisa Bradford said the agenda item Fadness approved a lease between the Fishers Redevelopment Authority and the Fishers Redevelopment Commission with respect to Geist Park. “A few years ago, we purchased the last developable land in the Geist area with the intent to build a park, and so that is what this bond will go for,” Bradford said. Work will begin immediately on the park. The bond will remain tax-neutral for citizens as other debt rolls off. “The nature of this project is unique in that there’s so much permitting that needs to be done, and it will take an extended

period of time,” Mayor Scott Fadness said. “The design and permitting component of this project could take up to 12 months to accomplish. The procurement model allowed us to bring on the design and engineering team early on in the project so we can work collectively together to bring down costs, find synergies in the design through the permitting process and ultimately (be) able to use that procurement model to Vare delay payment until such time other debt rolling off the city’s schedule to allow us not to have any tax implication to our residents.” Fadness said the bond is for Phase 1 of the park, which was purchased with a 50year vision. He said it could be as long as 10 to 15 years before Phase 2 begins. Vare expressed concerns about the timing of the project because finances within Fishers are uncertain. For example, the Ind. 37 project is estimated to run more than $40 million over budget. “I’m interested in understanding what

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Fishers AgriPark gives away produce — Fishers AgriPark in southeast Fishers has been conducting regular produce giveaways through its Facebook page. For more, visit the Fishers AgriPark Facebook page.

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Governor appoints Fishers resident to Indiana Election Commission — Gov. Eric Holcomb reappointed Fishers resident Zachary Klutz to the Indiana Election Commission. Klutz is a partner with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and will serve until July 1, 2022. F.C. Tucker stats — Fishers continued to see a strong residential real estate market in June 2020. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a Fishers

homes was $353,147, a 14.3 percent increase compared to June 2019. Homes in Fishers left the market more slowly in June 2020 compared to this time last year, however, spending 6 more days on the market. The average price per square foot for a Fishers home increased in June 2020, compared the June 2019, to $137.05 — a 7.5 percent increase. Fishers opens grant applications — The City of Fishers recently launched the application for the Nonprofit Grant program for 2021 funding. The program was established in 2017 as a transparent way for the City of Fishers to support various nonprofit organizations in Fishers that provide services to Fishers residents. Nonprofits based in Fishers or serve a large portion of Fishers

residents are eligible to apply. The Fishers City Council determines the funding for the grant program as part of the annual budget process. To apply, fishers.in.us/869/ Non-Profit-Committee. COVID-19 testing available to children — The Fishers Health Dept. recently announced it would expand its free testing to include children ages 12 to 17. Testing requires an appointment. To schedule an appointment, visit fishersrecovery.com/testing. Russell named OneZone president — Jack Russell, interim president of OneZone Chamber of Commerce has been named to the permanent president role by the OneZone Board of Directors following a regional search.

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each day. He works at Frontier Communications in Cicero as a safety manager. Each morning, he begins biking around 5 a.m. He leaves his Fishers home, makes his way to Carmel on 116th Street, then hops on the Monon and takes the trail north to SheriBy Anna Skinner dan. Then, he returns from Sheridan to Westfield, uses the anna@youarecurrent.com Midland Trace Trail to get to Hague Road and then takes Fishers resident Dan Farrell is passionate about cycling Hague Road to Cicero. He bikes three hours each morning. and giving back to others, so he wanted to connect “I’m not very speedy, so I get about 42 miles in the two. there, and then at night, on the way home, I’m able That’s why the 73-year-old is attempting to bike to pick up 20 or 25 or sometimes 30 miles or so by 8,428 miles this year to raise $50,000 through dotaking country roads from Cicero back to Fishers,” nations for the completion of Faith in Deeds, a new he said. orphanage in India, which needs $50,000 to comFarrell, a year-round cyclist, rides a Salsa Vaya plete. Farrell determined his cycling mileage goal on Touring bike. the distance from Fishers to India. “I do bike in the winter,” he said. “When things Farrell “I wanted my passion for biking to lend itself to get messy, I have a fat-tire bike, which is a bike helping others in some way, shape or form,” he said. “It was that has extremely wide tires that are 4 inches wide. What’s kind of challenging to see how you could bring those two nice about that is, they go in snow, ice, sand. You can use together.” them just about anywhere. That’s a Salsa Mukluk.” After learning about Noblesville resident Dave Schweikert, Farrell became interested in cycling after he ran marawho biked for 24 hours around a roundabout in Carmel, Farthons and half-marathons for several years. rell figured he could accomplish a similar feat. “That takes a toll, so I was looking for something a little Farrell recently topped 7,000 miles for the year. He exless stressful,” he said. pects to hit the 8,428 objective bySept. 1. He tracks his mileThrough the years, Farrell has biked in Canada, Estonia and age with Ride with GPS. So far, he’s raised a little more than Sweden and has taken several tours throughout the U.S. $3,000 of his goal. He began taking cycling seriously in the mid-1980s. “So, I have a ways yet to go,” he said. “I just wanted to be in a position where I could bike back To reach his mileage goal, Farrell bikes to and from work and forth to work,” he said. “So probably eight to 10 years

OTHER TRIPS Dan Farrell has cycled many times throughout Canada, Estonia, Sweden and the United States. His major U.S. trips include: the West Coast, 1,800 miles; Anacotes, Wash. to Fargo, N.D., 1,500 miles; the Florida Keys, 194 miles; the Natchez Trace Parkway, 4 44 miles; the Blue Ridge Parkway/Skyline Drive, 574 miles; Katy Trail, Mo.: 240 miles; the RAIN ride across Indiana, 160 miles; the Ohio western border to Columbus, Ohio, 108 miles; the Ohio TOSRV bike tour, 210 miles; the Wisconsin rail-totrails, 100 miles; the New York Erie Canal, 363 miles; the North Carolina Outerbanks, 120 miles; the Maryland/ Pennsylvania Great Allegheny Passage, 150 miles and the Maryland C&O Canal Towpath, 184 miles. ago, I came up with the logistics and planned out how I was able to bike back and forth to work. I’ve done that a number of years and really enjoyed it. It’s one of those things that seemed to be physically demanding to some degree, but I’m a morning person, so that helps tremendously to get that excitement and inspiration up in the morning with that type of thing with the sun rising. “Biking to me has really been the type of experience in which you’re able to, one way or another, be in tune with nature. It’s a great form of exercise, it’s a green way of transportation and it’s been a win-win all around.” To track Farrell’s progress or to donate, visit oneorange. org/ride-to-india/.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Among the many changes delivered by the proliferation of media outlets is subspecialty programming. For decades, television ran at a consistent cadence. It had limited choice and very high control. Viewers could either tune into one of the three major networks, which aligned their schedules to identical time and style, or catch one of the lessthan-a-handful of independents as they delivered reruns of network stock or the occasional lesser sporting event. We all watched the news at the same time, and we all came to expect that family drama would begin and end within the 22 minutes squeezed in between the commercials and opening and closing credits. Evidence of the change is this month’s annual return of Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week.” It includes hours of new programming aimed at all things about the apex predator of the high seas and their often bloody interactions with humans. The cable network promises to deliver dozens of hours of themed product that, even when discounted for the countless ads, is sure to bring some learning about the impressive animals. Fans will attest that the producers have found a formula and have stuck with it. They build anticipation by use of short, often ominous, outlines — then cut to commercial. “You may die on this Florida beach, standby for more information.” Then, they explore a years-old attack and cut to a modern study that might explain the circumstance. “Is it safe to go back into the water?” Again, commercial. From there, they wrap up with something that seems like an answer but always with a caveat: “Scientists disagree on the variables and impact — more study is required.” It is all very exciting but intellectually unsatisfying. Is it safe to get into the water or not? How much death risk is a day of fun and exercise worth?

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I just can’t ‘Belize’ it Commentary by Danielle Wilson Friends, my husband, Doo, is having a midlife crisis, and if my memory is correct, this is his second in 10 years. HUMOR Perhaps the first was simply a warmup, or maybe he’s going to now make it to 100. Regardless, amidst all the other shtick that’s currently hitting the stupid proverbial fan, I’m dealing with a partner who spent the weekend researching live-aboard sailboats in Belize. That’s right! Apparently, we are quitting our jobs, selling our house and moving to either an ocean or a sea, details TBD. Not immediately, of course. We still have one kid in high school and three who may or may not be staying put, depending on the COVID-19 status of their colleges. There’s also a rather pesky ban on all international travel. But according to Doo, this is happening soon. So, he’s looking for trial-run opportunities, first to see if he can actually captain a

boat in open water, and second, to ensure we won’t kill each other in such a confined space. Forget our commitment to paying off credit cards or the other small vacays we already have on the books (Murrell’s Inlet, S.C., 2021!), Doo’s focused on weeklong excursions featuring taglines like “off the grid” and “a yachter’s paradise.” However, as the self-appointed monitor of the purse strings and the official Chez Wilson reality checker, I’ve been less than supportive. Doo is calling me “Destroyer of Dreams.” But I’m not in crisis. I love my work, I like our home and I am perfectly content with our yearly Carolina vacays. I’m also fairly confident that, like last time, this, too, shall pass. Peace out.

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Editor, Like thousands of my fellow physicians who are members of the Indiana State Medical Association, I applaud Gov. Eric Holcomb’s decision to order face masks for use by all Hoosiers in public. This mandate is a necessary step to prevent another surge of COVID-19, a disease that spreads whether the sick ever develop symptoms or not. Many patients are at risk for serious complications if they become infected with COVID-19. But wearing a mask is a minor inconvenience compared to the dangers of the coronavirus no matter what age you are. Young and old alike who test positive have described their symptoms as the worst illness they have ever experienced. Wearing a mask is one of the only effective ways to prevent COVID-19 in addition to staying at least 6 feet apart from others and washing hands often. The emerging evidence proves that cloth face coverings reduce the spray of respiratory droplets when worn over the nose and mouth. And studies have shown no significant decrease in oxygen and/or increase in carbon dioxide levels as a result. I hope you will mask up yourself and encourage others to do the same. Angela Wagner, DO trustee, Indiana State Medical Association past resident, Indiana Osteopathic Association

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Noblesville resident Stuart Sayger is a professional illustrator and accomplished comic book artist who will serve as a judge for the 2020 Nickel Plate Arts Comic Book in a Day Challenge. (File photo)

“I grew up a comic fan, and at age 13, I started working in a local comic shop,” Sayger said. “You could say that my career in comics goes back to those days. I’ve always enjoyed drawing, and I like storytelling. People who are drawn to illustration as their visual outlet often do so because they are also interested in telling a narrative, not just making attractive pictures.” Sayger will join fellow Nickel Plate Arts 2020 featured artists Victor Dandbridge (Columbus, Ohio) and Yuri Duncan (Indianapolis) in judging the Comic Book in a Day Challenge, which will award prizes ranging from art supplies to comics to cash.

Sayger offers the following advice to anyone who wants to pursue comic book illustration. “Can you tell a story? Do you have something to say? And do you strike a nerve saying it? If you can do that, you’ll be a fine comic book illustrator,” Sayger said. “There are a lot of musicians who are wellloved that are often out of tune. The great ones are always the ones that make us ‘feel.’ Do that, and you, too, are great.” For more on the Comic Book in a Day Challenge, visit nickelplatearts.org. To see Sayger’s work, visit his website at stuartsayger.com.

Due to increased restrictions on entertainment venues in Indianapolis because of COVID-19, Beef & Boards THEATER Dinner Theatre will take an unprecedented second intermission this season, starting Aug. 10. Since reopening in July after postponing shows due to the pandemic, Beef & Boards has worked diligently to make entertainment in its venue as safe as possible with its comprehensive responsible reopening plan that included plated meals, reduced audience sizes, spaced seating of parties, germicidal lighting in all air handlers and mask requirements for all. However, with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s restricted audience size reduced to 25 percent, it is simply not sustainable to continue productions at this time. The theater’s plan is to reopen in the fall. “It breaks my heart to take this ‘time out’,” stated Doug Stark, owner of Beef & Boards. “However, for the safety of the Beef & Boards Family and their guests, it’s the grownup thing to do. Please stay happy and healthy, and we sincerely hope we can play again in the fall.”

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to make this affordable.” Starkey said there will be a video menu of music education material for elementary When the coronavirus pandemic hit through high school students. in mid-March, Indianapolis Opera began Those materials will become available in shaping its eLearning mid-September. MUSIC program to replace “We are working with funders to music education in the replace the lost revenue of us not classroom. being in the classroom this fall,” The Indianapolis Opera website Starkey said. “We’ve got this wonfeatures free programming from derful facility with the Basile Opera previous performances to launch Center in this very large room we the program. are able to transform into a studio Starkey “It’s been seen by hundreds of where we are going to do the repeople — school teachers, parents, kids hearsing and taping of the material.” and families for extended education in the Starkey said it will be similar to a video spring, and we carried (it) into the sumbroadcast center. mer,” Indianapolis Opera General Director The website now features summer acDavid Starkey said. tivities for kindergarten students through In the fall, Starkey said a new group of fifth grade: “The Tails of Cats and Mice” resident artists will provide content. (children’s opera); fifth through ninth: “Ve“Instead of going into the classroom, we dem” by Lori Laitman and Jewish Federwill be creating weekly education content ation of Greater Indianapolis’ teacher rethat will be new,” he said. “It will be availsources for Holocaust education; and sixth able to schools and teachers, parents and through 12th grade: “Singing for Success.” families. Some of it will be free and some Those activities will be available through of it will be at a low cost. We have some end of August. funding that is coming together to be able For more, visit eLearning on indyopera.org.

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Allenson said. “I love the characterization process no matter what show I’m in, and this was especially fun since I got to do Noblesville High School senior Rosie Althat times three.” lenson had to expand her creative skills. The cast has been rehearsing in person Allenson plays in face masks since July 29. PreviTHEATER three different roles ously, it was rehearsing virtually. in the ensemble “We’re going to perform in face performance of “The Monologue shields so you can see all the exShow” for Westfield Playhouse’s pressions,” Allenson said. youth production. Tanya Haas, a Carmel resident, “It’s more characterization work is the only adult member in the because you want the audience to 12-person cast, playing Mrs. Banks, Allenson have a clear understanding you are the teacher. Her son, Charlie, a playing three different people,” Allenson Cathedral High School sophomore, also is said. “It was a lot more work in creating in the cast. They acted in Carmel Commuthree completely different characters, but nity Players’ “Dad’s Christmas Miracle” in the writer (Don Zolidis) really helps with 2016 along with Christian Baltz, a Carmel that. He’s brilliant. Each monologue is inresident who also is in the show. credibly unique.” “Funny enough, I played their teacher in “The Monologue Show” will be the first that show as well,” Haas said. production in the new Westfield Playhouse Haas has been in three other Westfield at 220 N. Union St. Performances are at 7:30 Playhouse shows. p.m. Aug. 14 and 15 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 16. “I have been a big supporter of the West“I have had some experience before dofield Playhouse over the years,” she said. ing ensemble-type shows and played dif“Besides appearing in shows myself, most ferent characters, but not as starkly conof my children have also appeared in Westtrasting as these three girls I’m playing,” field shows over the years.

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among those tossed into a mineshaft and killed by the Bolsheviks. The bodies of these now sainted women lie in marble sarcophagi in the church. The church is also home to about 30 nuns of the Convent of St. Mary Magdalene, established in 1936.

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• House Wash • Roof Wash • Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Stamped Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Deck Cleaning & Staining • Fence Cleaning and Staining • Paver Cleaning and Sealing • Dock Cleaning and Sealing

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SPRING CLEAN UP MULCH MOWING FERTILIZING TEAR OUT/REPLACE FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491-3491

Give us a call at 317-490-2922 to schedule your Free Quote & Demonstration omaliashsr.com

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Call Dennis O’Malia 317-370-0749

SALE 1996 Red corvette - very good shape 62,500 miles Asking $ 10200. Call me at 317 844 6587 & please, leave message

CAR FOR SALE

Tired of mowing your lawn or justdon’t have the time? We’ll do it for you!

Serving, Hamilton, Marion, Boone Madison & Hancock counties

FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-932-2115

Dependable, insured, licensed and professional. We only mow when your lawn needs it. Call for an estimate. 317-319-0571

2012 Limited Edition Gucci Fiat 500 Convertible .14890 miles, Excellent Condition, Black with Gucci Colors/Logos Exterior/Interior. $10,000. 312.375.6680

GARAGE SALE FISHERS MUIR WOODS Community Garage Sale 106th & Lantern Road Fri. 8/14, 8am-4pm & Sat. 8/15, 8am - 2pm Look for mailboxes w.Balloons! Rain or Shine

August 11, 2020

Current in Fishers

www.currentinfishers.com

NOW HIRING

Five Star Residences of Noblesville

Seeking the Following:

LPN, CNA, HHA (will provide training no experience necessary) Dietary, and Housekeeping If you have a passion for seniors and would like to start a rewarding career in healthcare then we would love to speak with you!

NOW HIRING

STYLISTS NEEDED: The Salon Indy is looking for experienced stylists to rent booth space. Call us at 317-946-3250 for more details.

NOW HIRING

7235 Riverwalk Way North, Noblesville, In 46062 317-770-0011

Apply at: careers.fivestarseniorliving.com COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED

Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certiﬁcation strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/ hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ctcarmel.com

UPSCALE HOTEL AND SPA FOR DOGS IN CARMEL SEEKS ADDITIONAL STAFF:

Full time and part time groomers with 2 years of experience. Must have proper training on all breeds. Also seeking Front desk receptionist, daycare/ hotel attendants. Our staff works as a team and we require a team minded spirt, client driven satisfaction, detail oriented, professional, and a dog loving candidate. Full time and part time position available. If you meet this criteria, we want to hear from you. Email your resume to: Kim@HappyDogHotelandSpa.com

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire ﬁve people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile ﬂooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

SOUTHWEST FOOD SERVICE EXCELLENCE IS CURRENTLY LOOKING TO HIRE

people for this upcoming school year at Westfield Washington School District for a variety of positions including: Nutritionist, kitchen lead, barista, office admin, and cafeteria worker. Please call Linda McCoy 317-867-8061 or Joey Healy at 317867-8060 for more details. Apply at the Support Services office at 18160 Market Court, Westfield, Indiana 46074.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TEACHER ASSISTANT POSITIONS The International Montessori School (www.intlmontessori.com), located in Carmel, Indiana, has several Teacher Assistant positions available for the 2020-2021 school year starting in August. Working hours will be between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, although speciﬁc schedules will be determined by the position. Qualifying candidates should have an undergraduate degree or a diploma from a technical school and experience working with children ages 3 through 6 years old, should be enthusiastic, kind, and creative with a love for children. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

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Golf either Thursday, Aug. 20 or 27 Check in at 10:45 a.m. Your foursome will enjoy an afternoon at Broadmoor Country Club while supporting the 3,100 Villages children and families served each day. Registration open: bit.ly/GolfForVillagesKids Title Sponsors Dunn Family Foundation

Presenting Sponsors

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August 11, 2020

Current in Fishers

www.currentinfishers.com

eruc.riverview.org

We provide emergency and urgent care services the way it should be – under one roof. From allergies to abdominal pain, we have you covered with two convenient locations now open.

Experience full-service ER and urgent care the way it should be: Short wait times • See an ER-trained physician at every visit • No appointment required On-site CT, X-ray, ultrasound and lab • Only pay for the level of care you need • More than 70 percent of patients are billed at urgent care levels • In-network with most major insurances, including all Medicare plans

NOW OPEN DILLON PARK

E 151st St. KROGER

E 146th St.

14585 Hazel Dell Pkwy

Hazel Dell Pkwy.

Gray Rd.

Carey Rd.

14585 Hazel Dell Pkwy. Carmel, IN 46033 317.214.5031 on the southeast corner of 146th St. and Hazel Dell Pkwy.

Keystone Pkwy.

9690 E 116th St. Fishers, IN 46037 317.214.5750 on the corner of I-69 and 116th St., next to Topgolf

E. Main St.

EMERGENCY ROOM OPEN 24/7 | URGENT CARE OPEN 7 A.M. TO 10 P.M. DAILY