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Construction firms struggle to find enough workers despite many career benefits Editor’s note: This story is the result of months of research and interviews conducted through a Hamilton County Leadership Academy group project. Some of the information and quotes are taken from a JoyPowered Workspace Podcast, which also was part of the project. Listen to the podcast at joypowered.podbean.com/e/ careers-without-college/. By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com You don’t have to look far to see that construction is booming in Hamilton County. From Midtown in Carmel DEVELOPMENT to The Yard in Fishers to neighborhoods popping up throughout Westfield, new buildings and developments quickly are changing the landscape. Although economic conditions are ripe for growth, they’re creating difficulties for many construction companies, which are struggling to find and retain enough workers to keep up with demand. And in places like Hamilton County, experts say a long-held mindset that four years in college naturally follows high school keeps many young people from even considering a job in the trades, which include careers that can be just as lucrative as some that require a degree — without all the student loan debt. Meanwhile, construction costs and timelines continue to expand as the industry deals with the labor shortage. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, 72 percent of contractors in Indiana are having trouble finding skilled trade workers and 83 percent said they need to hire more workers because business is booming. ‘The gap continues to widen’ For David Decker, attending college was the “next expected step in growing into an adult” after high school. He did well at first, but after struggling to find ways to apply what he was learning, he dropped out and started his own business. Now, the Fishers resident is the founder

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and CEO of ACo, a full-service kitchen, bath and flooring dealer in Carmel. He’s troubled by the statistic that 60 percent of students who enroll in four-year college programs don’t graduate within six years, and he’s doing something about it. Decker is launching Hub & Spoke, a design center that will include a makerspace, warehouse, co-working and retailers. One of it’s main goals, however, is to educate students — and the community at-large — about the variety of jobs available in homebuilding and design industries and provide a place for them to explore related careers in a hands-on environment. The 86,000-square-foot center is set to open in February 2020 along the proposed Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers.

“There’s this real stigma around the industry. The kids don’t realize those opportunities are there.” — David Decker “Almost half of the workforce in the skilled trades is over 45 years old, so they’re nearing retirement and there’s not really a big push for new kids to come in. You can see the gap just continues to widen,” Decker said. “There’s this real stigma around the industry. The kids don’t realize those opportunities are there.” Carmel-based Mattingly Concrete owner Will Mattingly, who didn’t attend college, said his business, like so many others, has struggled to attract young workers because they often don’t realize the immediate earning potential in the field. He’s started offering scholarships to students interested in studying construction who come work for the company in the summer.

“The hope is to open the eyes of some of these young people to show them maybe they can make a good living and live in a nice neighborhood and have the white picket fence and everything doing a trade,” said Mattingly, a Carmel resident. Open to opportunities As the construction industry does what it can to promote the benefits of a career in the trades to young workers, several high schools in Hamilton County also are trying to get the message out. At Westfield High School, students interested in construction have the opportunity to build a house inside the school each semester. In Noblesville, the district’s expansive internship program includes partnerships with several construction companies to give interested students a taste of those careers. Noblesville resident Chuck Haberman, leader of workforce development at Gaylor Electric, said that only 15 to 20 percent of the more than 1,200 employees at his company have a four-year college degree. He said it’s a “big Haberman misconception” that working in construction is a fallback if other plans don’t work out. Gaylor is always seeking new workers and provides training and support to help them reach their career goals. “In the end, anybody can do it if they’re willing to take the time to learn it and put in the effort to really master the craft,” he said. “It can be really rewarding for a very long time.” HCLA group project members are Ann Marie Shambaugh, Carla Hill, Peggy Hogan, Justin Furr, Gary Sexton and Rachel Sorvig.

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DISPATCHES Stop the Bleed class — The White River Township Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Hamilton County Health Dept. have partnered to offer a free Stop the Bleed course from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 5. This class is free, open to the public and will be held at the Walnut Grove Community Building on East 256th Street in Cicero. Stop the Bleed classes teach students how to pack wounds, apply pressure and use tourniquets in an emergency situation. To register, visit eventbrite. com/o/hamilton-county-health-department-13119381288. Democratic Women of Hamilton County — The Democratic Women of Hamilton County club will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 15 at Ginger’s Café, 1111 S. 10th St., Noblesville. Police reminding drivers of increased pedestrian traffic — With warm weather arriving, more joggers and bicyclists are on the roads across Hamilton County. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind drivers of the increased pedestrian traffic and to take extra caution. Indiana law states that a person who overtakes a bicyclist driving a motor vehicle shall provide at least 3 feet of clearance between the vehicle and bicycle if the vehicle is going 30 mph or less; drivers should add an additional foot for each additional 10 mph in speed. If assistance is needed for any incident, please contact the Communications Center at 317773-1282 or 911 for an emergency. Church donates tomato plants to local pantries — Christ Lutheran Church, in partnership with the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, for the past three years has maintained a program to help local food pantries by donating tomato plants. This year, the donation included more than 1,500 tomato plants. The program is growing, as the 2017’s donation included 800 plants, and in 2018, the church donated 1,200 plants.

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members. The 7:30 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. sessions are an additional $9 per day. Members can take part in multiple sessions, and if a member is at the club during all three sessions, the cost is $18 per day. In addition, the club’s teen center will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at no extra charge to teen members. New this year, teens will have the chance to take part in two interactive camps during the weeks of June 17-21 and July 22-26. The June camp will be filled with “Survivor”themed activities, and the July camp will feature gaming-themed activities. For more, call 317-773-4372, or visit bgcni.org.

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First Friday Noblesville Main Street, Nickel Plate Arts and Hamilton County Artists’ Association all are taking part in June’s First Friday festivities June 7. Noblesville Main Street will host Music and All That Jazz on the northeast corner of the downtown square; FMJQ musicians will perform at 7 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. At Nickel Plate Arts, staff will host the organization’s free, monthly open house from 6 to 9 p.m. with live music, local art, refreshments and a cash bar. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., HCAA will open the Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., to the public and local artists for live art demonstrations for free. The evening also will serve as HCAA’s opening reception for its “All of Our Best” exhibit. Farmers Market The Noblesville Main Street Farmers Market runs each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through Oct. 12 at Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St. More than 80 vendors make up the market, offering fresh produce, meat and dairy, plants and flowers, honey, spices, wine, canned and jarred foods, baked

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goods, soap and other personal care items, jewelry, art, crafts, pet products and more. Learn more at noblesvillemainstreet.org. Dada Veda at Logan Street Sanctuary Logan Street Sanctuary will host singersongwriter and medidation/yoga teacher Dada Veda at its monthly Second Saturday Showcase Series event from 8 to 10 p.m. June 8 at 1274 Logan St. A $10 donation is requested at the door. The next morning,

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dada Veda will teach a class, “Introduction to Yoga and Medidation.” Cost is $35 per person. Learn more at loganstreetsanctuary.org. John Dierdorf Artist Showcase Each month, Nickel Plate Arts presents a showcase of artwork by a local artist or art group inside its Stephenson House Gallery, 107 S. Eighth St. In June, the work of John Dierdorf will be on display during regular gallery hours, from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. ‘All of Our Best’ exhibit Once each year, the juried artists of the Hamilton County Artists’ Association battle against each other, earning ribbon awards determined by a panel of guest judges for their works of art. An opening reception for the exhibit is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 7. ‘Just Dance’ exhibit In June, Nickel Plate Arts is playing host to an exhibit inspired by the human figure in motion, “Just Dance.” The display of works by local artists is free and open to the public during regular hours in the Judge Stone House Gallery at 107 S. Eighth St., from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

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‘I’m just a person’

Jason Seaman discusses the evolution of using his voice for good, plans to give back through family fund Jason Seaman speaks at the May 17 Hamilton County Prayer Breakfast at Ritz Charles in Carmel. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

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ason Seaman isn’t at all comfortable being called a hero. He rejects the label and maintains that his actions on May 25, 2018, to stop a shooting in his classroom are what any other teacher would have done to protect students.

Seaman, who has been with Noblevsille Schools for five years, teaches seventhgrade science at Noblesville West Middle School. In the past year, he has been hailed as a hero for potentially saving numerous lives when a then-student opened fire in his classroom, shooting student Ella Whistler seven times. Seaman was shot in the hip, abdomen and forearm when he tackled and disarmed the shooter. “I have, and will always, stick by the fact that the kids were in need,” Seaman said. “If kids are in need and you can help, you should. That doesn’t make me special just because of the severity of it.” Still, the spotlight follows. “People are always looking, whether they come up and say anything or not, but if I go to the grocery store, I can always count on a handful of that, or if I’m just around town, then yeah, people will come up,” Seaman said. “But if I go down to Castleton or downtown (Indianapolis), I’m just another

guy on the street. It’s definitely localized, and people are just trying to be nice and friendly.” While his now-1-year-old daughter, Emery, was only 6 weeks old at the time of the shooting, the extra attention the family receives doesn’t go unnoticed by his son, Jamison, who, at age 3, sees everyone as a new friend. “It is funny because my son, as a 3-yearold, would typically be very shy around people, and now he just wants to talk to everybody,” Seaman said. “He just knows that I got hurt, and we’ve talked about that. If I’m around the house or doing yard work without a shirt on, he’ll see scars and say, ‘That’s where you got hurt,’ but in his mind, he doesn’t know why or the lasting impact.” Seaman, 30, said strangers approaching him and thanking him is unnecessary but nice, but attention from other sources is less welcome. “It just depends on what their perspec-

tive is and what I interpret their motivation to be,” he said. “I have people from other states who want me to write them letters or send them video messages supporting their cause, but I’m not going to affiliate myself with something that I’m not handson with. They’ve got their agendas, and they just want to use my name and don’t want anything other than that. I’m not interested in endorsements or being used to catapult someone else’s thing. No thanks.”

GETTING INVOLVED

In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Seaman felt obligated to answer questions or tell his story. Now, he views speaking engagments as an opportunity to provide input on helping others and keeping them safe. In January, Seaman testified at the Indiana Statehouse in favor of a bill that would have lowered the age of juveniles charged with attempted murder to be waived to adult court to 12. Currently, Indiana law states that a juvenile must be 14 or older to be waived to adult court for an attempted murder charge. David Moore, who admitted in November 2018 to the 11 counts against him, which included two attempted murder charges, was 13 at the time of the shooting. “It’s the same action, just with a different outcome, so why should the penalty be different?” Seaman said. “So with that, some people got involved and skewed it in

a way that made representatives scared to touch it, so it got shelved. Logic would tell us that someone did something wrong that couldn’t be reversed if done effectively, so why should we treat them differently just because it didn’t work? So, that was frustrating. “There are multiple perspectives to think about,” he added. “Honestly, getting involved in politics is a muddy game, and I don’t want to get involved in more of that over spending time with my family or teaching. So, (new legislation) is something I want to be done correctly, but it’s not something I really have faith will get done correctly, especially with what happened this last (legislative session). I have to navigate those waters carefully. Are they trying to get the thing passed right, or are they just trying to pass something that benefits somebody else that I have no idea about?”

BECOMING A TEACHER

On May 17, a week before the 1-year date of the shooting, Seaman was the keynote speaker at the Hamilton County Prayer Breakfast in Carmel, where he discussed how another unexpected event changed his life, setting the course for his career as a teacher and his overall outlook. “Back in 2006, I was a junior in high school. I’ve always been incredibly athletiSee SEAMAN on Page 13

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cally gifted,” Seaman said at the event. “At that point in time, seven of the 11 Big Ten schools had offered me a scholarship for football. On Jan. 21 (during basketball season), we were playing one of our conference rivals. In a typical play, I jumped for a rebound and came down when my left foot landed on another foot. My MCL was torn, my ACL was torn, my cartilage and meniscus was torn in two places. “Once the news broke that I had that much damage in my knee, all seven of those offers slowly disappeared.” Instead of spending hours in the weight room or woking on drills, Seaman suddenly had free time on his hands while he recovered. “What I realized in that time was that I had become incredibly self-centered and selfish. My goal was to play Big Ten football, but I hadn’t been appreciating or acknowledging the support I had around me that was making that possible,” Seaman said. “I had a mental awakening that these people were doing tremendous things for others, and they weren’t expecting anything in return.” Seaman said at that point he realized he may want to become a teacher. “I always liked working with people, and I had always had a fascination with science,” he said. “I was about to go into college. I thought I had everything I wanted, and then it was gone. I ended up playing college football (at Southern Illinois), but my whole mindset had changed. Football was something I loved, but now it was my avenue to do something great.”

GIVING BACK

Today, the impact of May 25, 2018, has led Seaman and his wife, Colette, to use speaking engagements as opportunities to promote the Seaman Family Fund, under the Hamilton County Community Foundation, an arm of the Central Indiana Community Foundation. “We talked about what we wanted to do with all of the speaking engagements and if I even really wanted to do them. If I did, what would be the purpose behind it?” Seaman said. “All of these places want to compensate the keynote speaker, but I don’t want to make money off it because that’s

Jason Seaman greets Congresswoman Susan Brooks at Noblesville West Middle School, one day after the May 25, 2018 shooting and the same day he was released from the hospital. (File photo)

just distasteful to me.” As a result, Seaman said he has the paying organization put the money directly into the Seaman Family Fund. “We’re accumulating funds in that, which is going to then spill back into central Indiana for various things like neighborhood centers, the Humane Society, veterans affairs, stuff like that,” he said. “I am very selective with engagements that I do, but whatever is generated monetarily from that always goes into the fund. It’s kind of like a side hustle, but for the community.” The amount in the fund must reach $25,000 before the Seamans can award grants from it. Seaman said he is tapped for speaking engagements about once a month, but he’s not sure when the requests will slow down or stop, so each is an opportunity for something greater. Those who wish to donate directly to the Seaman Family Fund should contact Heather Woock with the Hamilton County Community Foundation at 317-843-2479 ext. 527 or at heatherw@cicf.org. “Contrary to what many have said, I’m not a hero. I’m a person who makes a choice every day to do what’s right,” Seaman said. “I don’t want to minimalize the events of May 25, but that’s not who I am. My actions from 9 to 9:15 a.m. on May 25 are not my story. That’s a single paragraph in the story of my life. I feel like I didn’t really do anything special. There are people out there that do heroic things every day and put their necks on the line for it. Trouble found me, and I had to handle it. So, I’m just a person.”

“My actions from 9 to 9:15 a.m. on May 25 are not my story. That’s a single paragraph in the story of my life.” — Jason Seaman

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Commentary by Terry Anker So much of our lives is determined by social order. We wake by alarm or with the rising sun from our pillowed beds to take hot, daily showers, with all sort and manner of soaps and creams. Then comes coffee. Perhaps we make our own. Perhaps we meander to the local shop to enjoy the collective ritual of order, wait, enjoy. Regardless the methodology, we behave very nearly identically to most like us. A few may prefer sleeping in a bit more or tea rather than coffee. But, for the greater part of the whole, we follow norms. Certainly, we can conceive of varied global exceptions. Countless, unequipped with flowing water, skip the daily bathing ritual. Notwithstanding, much of what we wrongly believe to be common to all humans is only inure to our defined social group. Even at home, many, whose background rendered them unequipped with the variances of these rules, are left behind. A local volunteer at a teen homeless shelter reported that their employment training starts not with resumebuilding but with basic instruction on use of alarm clocks, deodorant and appropriate language. Some years ago, our company operated a business with several warehouse employees. Many were young and uneducated but eager. Among the skills developed were basic banking (our primary lender opened accounts for each and met individually, time-management; and the notion that a foreman giving direction and the employee complying for compensation is not the same as the disrespect of personal servitude. Assuming our demands for conformity are justified, if others are willing to learn, why, so often, are we unwilling to teach? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Editor, It’s come to our concern that bus safety is a big problem. Many kids have been seriously injured and some even killed by reckless drivers. It’s (unusual) for these accidents to be the bus driver’s fault; it’s most common for reckless drivers to hit the bus or a child. Our whole troop’s goal is to help tell others about how bus safety is actually a big problem. Lily D., Girl Scout Troop 1787, Noblesville

Blueprint for a bloodless summer Commentary by Danielle Wilson Doo and I are preparing to hold our annual family meeting to hammer out the details for a homicide-free summer. Our four children will, of course, be invited HUMOR to share their thoughts, but that’s more a formality than an actual request for input. We anticipate a major throwdown over Xbox. Our boys will undoubtedly argue that they should be able to waste weeks at a time sniping virtual zombies, while we feel it might lead to serial-killer status. Decision? Two hours, max, a day. Buck up, kids! Also coming soon, the reinstatement of the “I’m Bored” jar, a repository for the monetary fines handed out to anyone muttering any derivative of the word “boring.” Proceeds will go to an end-of-summer Dairy Queen bonanza, and to prevent a “Bud Light Jar” phenomenon, the perp will be assigned some degrading task, like scrubbing the basement toilet with her toothbrush. Don’t

mess with Mom! And once again, to further enhance this summer’s salt-mine experience, “Amish Day” will occur weekly. It was proposed unwittingly seven years ago by our then 10-year old son who, at the aforementioned decision to limit electronic interaction, cried, “I’m not going all Amish!” Should have kept your mouth shut, Andrew, for you will indeed go Amish. No video games, computers, television, or phones for one whole day. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that our careful planning will result in a blissful summer vacation with minimum shanking. If not, at least I’ll have some solid article material! Peace out.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” -C.S. Lewis

My Girl Scout Troop found that there is a school bus stop on Allisonville Road and heard that cars do no stop at the bus’ stop sign and drive right past it. It is very unsafe for the kids that are getting onto the bus. There were three kids who got run over just trying to get onto the bus in Fulton County in October 2018. Since I’m a student who rides the bus, I’m concerned for my safety and for my fellow students. A.I., Girl Scout Troop 1787, Noblesville Recently, there has been a lot of trouble with drivers driving past school bus stop arms. This is very dangerous for kids that have to cross the road. Adults don’t realize the effect that could have if they carelessly drive by a bus stop arm, like in Fulton County, where three kids waiting for the bus got hit. That is why people need to be more aware of their surroundings and stop at school bus stop arms. Claire B., Girl Scout Troop 1787, Noblesville

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Indiana reports record labor force growth — The Indiana Dept. of Workforce Development recently reported that the state’s labor force now stands at 3,415,523. Year over year, 37,495 more Hoosiers have joined the labor force since April 2018. Also, Indiana’s labor force participation rate in April stood at 65.3 percent. The rate has now outperformed the national average (62.8 percent in April) for nearly five years (58 months). Indiana’s unemployment rate in April remained unchanged from the previous month, at 3.6 percent, and is even with the national rate, which dipped from 3.8 percent to 3.6 percent last month. Indiana’s jobless rate has decreased 7 percentage points since July 2009. Below is a breakdown of where Indiana ranks nationally in certain employment categories: • Second in manufacturing jobs added (116,500) since July 2009 • Fourth in manufacturing job growth (27.3 percent) since July 2009 • Eighth in construction job growth (6.9 percent) over the year • Eighth in private education and health services job growth (3.3 percent) over the year Source: Indiana Dept. of Workforce Development

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Ageless instructor still en pointe By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com Sue Van Voorhis took her first dancing lesson at age 5. She did so after becoming a Shirley Temple fan. DANCE That was 75 years ago. Today, she’s still light on her feet and is, after 20 years of teaching at the Academy of Dance Arts in Fishers, still a sought-after instructor. “It comes from my soul,” said Van Voorhis, who celebrated her 80th birthday March 2. “(There’s) no other expression like it. It is beauty, joy, and it still is at 80 years old.” A lifelong dancer and longtime instructor, Van Voorhis and a partner founded The Dance Academy in 1988 at 116th Street, across from the Municipal Building in Fishers. In 1999, she became the sole owner and changed the name to the Academy of Dance Arts. Six years later, after outgrowing the 116th Street facility, Van Voorhis relocated the studio to its current location at 10080 E. 121st St., Suite 126, in Fishers. Her daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Sean Brady, assumed ownership 11 years ago. But Van Voorhis, affectionately known as “Miss Sue,” has continued to teach at the academy and has served as director ever since. She has no immediate plans to stop. “It’s good for my soul,” said Van Voorhis, an Indianapolis resident. “Sharing my love and passion for dance with the young dancers keeps me feeling young.” Van Voorhis, whose teaching career began in 1975 at The Dance Centre, still instructs four days a week at the Academy of Dance Arts, which offers classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop and lyrical. She teaches pre-ballet, pointe, beginning ballet, elementary ballet and adult ballet. Laurie Brady attributes the academy’s success and longevity to her mother’s personal touch. “The nurturing and non-competitive environment at ADA is part of what makes it so special,” said Brady, a Noblesville resident. “Parents tell us all the time that their daughters and sons feel supported and loved by their teachers and peers, and that is because of the ‘one big family’

Posh Picnic set for June 15 editorial@youarecurrent.com The Posh Picnic is set from 7 to 11 p.m. June 15 on the front lawn of Coxhall Mansion in Carmel. The mansion is at the corner of 116th Street and Towne Road. The evening involves each table of guests designing their own tablescape with place settings; preparing a picnic dinner and drinks with table guests; dancing to the music of Free but Not Cheap; and a raffle. Tables for eight to 10 guests will be provided along with white tablecloths. Tables of fewer than eight guests may be placed with other guests if you are interested in combining your table. Contact information should be provided to work out table theme or other plans. Transportation will be provided from the parking lot to and from the picnic area to help picnic guests with picnic items. Cost is $50 per person. For more, contact John Scott Foster at johnscottfoster@friendshcp.org or poshpicnic.org for reservations.

Academy of Dance Arts founder Sue Van Voorhis celebrated her 80th birthday March 2. She still teaches dance and is the studio’s director. (Submitted photo)

foundation that Miss Sue created 30 years ago. “With everyone supporting each other, we find our dancers love being at the studio together. Amid all the hard work in class, there is always laughter and joy in the air.” An accomplished performer, Van Voorhis studied with renowned Ballet Russes member Jorg Fasting and has had leading roles in “Swan Lake” and “Cinderella,” among other classic ballets. She spent several summers in New York City studying ballet before moving to Indianapolis in 1962, eventually performing in a host of Footlite Musicals and Sheraton Dinner Theater productions, including “Sweet Charity,” “Anything Goes,” “Kismet” and “Annie Get Your Gun.” She also has danced with the Indianapolis Opera Company in “Carmen.” Although she is retired from performing,

Van Voorhis — who battled polio at age 7 and practiced ballet as therapy — maintains a robust teaching schedule. She enjoys working with dancers of all ages and is passionate about what is a true family venture. Her granddaughters are Academy of Dance Arts veterans, and her other daughter, Julie Meyer of Jamestown, is the artistic director. “But our dancers are also like family,” Van Voorhis said. “Many of our dancers graduate and go away to school and come back to the studio and take classes. I am teaching many of my old students’ daughters. Many of our dancers come back and continue to take classes as adults. They also bring their children. “What a joy it is to see my old students come back and not only bring their children but join my adult class.” For more on Academy of Dance Arts, visit adadancers.com.

Westfield — The Doo! is set to perform at 6 p.m. June 6 at the Concert Series at Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St. Noblesville — Dave & Rae will kick off the Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept.’s Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. June 6 at Dillon Park, 6351 Midland Lane. Fishers — B105.7 presents “80s at the AMP” with E5c3p4: The Music of Journey at 8 p.m. June 7 at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Zionsville — The Concert Series at Lincoln Park will feature the Kyle Bledsoe Trio at 7 p.m. June 5. Mr. Daniel, a children’s performance, starts it off at 6:30 p.m. Carmel — Living Proof opens the Summer Concert Series at Clay Terrace at 7 p.m. June 6. Carmel — The Flying Toasters will perform at 7 p.m. June 5 in the Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo. Carmel — Meet Me on Main is set for 5 to 9 p.m. June 8 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. There will be music by Emma Hendrix, face painting and a gallery walk.

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As Cool Creek Concert Series celebrates its 25th anniversary, one constant remains. The admission is still $5. COOL CREEK The concert series will open June 14 with a perennial favorite, Polkaboy, which first performed at Cool Creek Park in 2008. “They have been invited back every year since that concert,” said Don Nicholls, Hamilton Parks and Recreation resource development specialist. “We have built a wonderful relationship with the band and their fans love the beautiful natural venue of Cool Creek Park.” Jennie DeVoe will return for the first time since 2008, appearing June 14. Duke Tumatoe, who last performed in the series in 1997 and 1998, will perform June 28. Bach to Rock will perform at either 6 or 7 p.m. at every show, depending on other scheduled acts. The innovative music school will engage guests during the entire concert, Nicholls said. Gates open at 6 p.m., with the main stage performance starting at 7 p.m. Concerts conclude at 9:15 p.m. The concert series, sponsored by the Clay

Polkaboy performs for the Cool Creek crowd. (Submitted photo).

Township Trustee Office and Board, could draw more than 7,000, if the weather cooperates, Nicholls said. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Season passes are $25. Spectators are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. There are several on-site food vendors. Nicholls said the parks department will announce an anniversary surprise before the opening concert. The summer lineup is — June 14: Polkaboy; June 21: Jennie DeVoe; June 28: Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio; July 12: The Flying Toasters; July 19: Dave & Rae; Aug. 2: 45 RPM For more, visit myhamiltoncountyparks. com.

Saxony series opens June 7 By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Saxony Concerts in the Park’s ninth season will feature a trio of fan favorites. The free concert series opens MUSIC with Dave & Rae June 7, followed by Stella Luna & The Satellites July 12 and Toy Factory Aug. 9 in Witten Park, 13257 Saxony Blvd., Fishers. Stella Luna and Toy Factory played last summer in the series. The concerts, presented by Century 21 Scheetz, are 7 to 9:30 p.m. “All of these bands are crowd favorites and provide a fun musical experience for the whole family to enjoy,” said Candi McKinnies-Shreve, marketing manager for Saxony Management Co. McKinnies-Shreve said all the concerts at Saxony feature popular food trucks and vendors, such as El Venezolano, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Hot Toddy’s, Kona-Ice and Vino Mobile Wine Bar, among others. In addition to the three concerts, Saxony will again play host to the Independence Celebration Concert & Fireworks July 3. The annual event, presented by Waterline Church, features a concert by My Yellow Rickshaw, sponsored by Indiana Members

Toy Factory will return to Saxony Concerts in the Park Aug. 9 at Witten Park. (Submitted photo)

Credit Union, and a fireworks show to cap off the evening. My Yellow Rickshaw also was the featured band at last year’s Independence Celebration, which is set from 7 to 10:30 p.m. “Saxony Concerts in the Park bring an average of 1,600 people to Witten Park to enjoy a night of music, dancing and fun,” McKinnies-Shreve said. “Last year, around 5,000 people attended the Concerts in the Park. The Independence Celebration sees approximately 20,000 people visiting Saxony for the festivities.”

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