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A map of the Reimagine Pleasant Street project. (Image courtesy of City of Noblesville)

Demolition work begins for Pleasant Street extension project By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

Street from 10th Street to Ind. 37. Phases 2 and 3 will go to bid in September 2023. Construction will begin in spring Motorists who drive through downtown 2024. Krupski said Phase 1 will likely be comwill soon see demolition work along Pleasplete by the end of 2024, and Phases 2 and ant Street. 3 will likely be complete by the end of 2025. CONSTRUCTION The project, known Phase 3 will connect Pleasant Street from as Reimagine PleasRiver Road to Ind. 32 at the Hague Road ant Street among city administration, is intersection designed to improve east-west connectivKrupski said during Pleasant Street conity by extending Pleasant Street in three struction, Eighth Street and 10th Street will phases. Demolition and clearing activities not be closed at the same time. She said the in preparation for the contractor will decide first phase began which street closes July 5. Demolition first. work is slated for “Prices have various locations increased due to from Dove’s Court to materials, so we 13th Street along the don’t want to put too route. Work will be many restrictions on ongoing for the next the contractor that several months as could inflate the bid,” properties are ac– CITY ENGINEER ALISON KRUPSKI Krupski said. quired and vacated. Krupski said the City Engineer Alison Krupski said 61 parproject is still on track despite land acquisicels have been identified in Phase 1. tions exceeding the budget. “In Phase 1, around 38 of them will be “We had a pretty conservative budget demolished as part of this contract,” Krupsfrom the beginning,” she said. “We never ki said. lowered it as we refined estimates.” Phase 1 of the project will be from River Despite the increase, the project still is Road to 10th Street. The project is set to budgeted for $98 million. go to bid Sept. 13, and utility relocation will Krupski said the $98 million doesn’t inbegin in the fall. Road construction will beclude construction of a White River bridge gin in spring 2023. that Hamilton County is responsible for. The Krupski said the city has already acquired county will construct the bridge within an “quite a few” of the properties. Buildings $18 million budget in Phase 1 of the project. will soon be demolished in the Pleasant For more, visit reimaginepleasantst.com/ Street area. Krupski said engineering work project-info. has started for Phase 2 to improve Pleasant

“We had a pretty conservative budget from the beginning. We never lowered it as we refined estimates.”

Poet sought to write about Madam C.J. Walker — Indiana Humanities and the Indy Arts Council are looking for an Indiana poet to write an original poem about the life and legacy of Madam C.J. Walker. The poem will accompany a new mural of the nation’s first Black female self-made millionaire to be installed in October on the Martens Building, 315 N. Senate Ave., in downtown Indianapolis. The poem must be completed by Sept. 15. It will be unveiled alongside the mural at a ceremony in October. The selected poet will receive a $1,000 stipend and potential paid opportunities for live or recorded performances and readings of the poem at programs related to the mural. Applications are due on July 24 at 11:59 p.m. The application form is available at indyarts.formstack.com/forms/ walker_poem. Arts & Culture digital passport — The recently launched Indiana Arts & Culture digital passport encourages visitors to discover new places and enjoy some of Indiana’s creative spaces. Sign up online for the passport and receive custom prizes for visiting multiple destinations across the state. Visitors need to checkin from a smartphone at one of the designated passport locations. Participants earn more by visiting more locations. For more information, visit VisitIndiana. com/arts or follow Visit Indiana on social media at @VisitIndiana on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Monthly beekeepers meeting — The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St. in Westfield. Meetings are free to attend by all levels of beekeepers located centrally north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming beekeepers are welcome. For more information, visit facebook.com/ncbclub.

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Residents express concern with proposed transmission lines By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Many Westfield residents understand the need for more transmission lines and a substation to provide DUKE ENERGY energy because of the city’s growth. But some are asking Duke Energy to choose between two of its three proposed options for the transmission lines. Duke Energy plans to construct two new transmission lines and one new substation near the intersection of Ind. 32 and Moontown Road on the Westfield/Noblesville border. The power lines will originate from the new substation and connect to an existing transmission line south of the substation and the Westfield Northeast substation to the north. The new northern line will be approximately 3 miles long and the southern line will be approximately 2 miles long, depending on the final routes selected. The new substation and transmission lines will serve Westfield and Noblesville residents. Residents are most concerned about an option where transmission lines are constructed near the Midland Trace Trail. Westfield resident Todd Ruhl’s house backs up to the Midland Trace Trail. He uses the trail daily. He is concerned about the effect transmission lines might have on the Midland Trace Trail habitat. “There are animals of all types back there,” he said. “That’ll be destroyed. Anyone who uses the (trail) frequently knows that particular stretch is a really beautiful shaded area that everyone likes to walk through. It will totally not look the same anymore.” Ruhl has spoken with Duke Energy officials at public comment sessions as well as local legislators. He wants Duke Energy to remove the Midland Trace Trail route from consideration for the new transmission lines. Ruhl also is concerned about the impact transmission lines might have on housing values in the area. “Right now, it’s just a nice looking (trail),” he said. Ruhl said Duke Energy has been receptive to his comments. Duke Energy sent the following statement to Current Publishing: “Preliminary route segments were identified through an in-depth route study and siting process performed by a team of engineers and environmental specialists.

Residents are concerned if Duke Energy installs transmission lines along the Midland Trace Trail, it will spoil the shaded aesthetic. (Photo courtesy of Todd Ruhl)

The final route selection will be based on multiple factors, including public input, land use, safety, reliability, cost, and cultural, natural, visual and water resources,” the statement read. “Our goal is to minimize impacts to homes and businesses, the environment, and cultural resources as we work to determine the final routes. We also want to address the questions and concerns of potentially affected property owners and are committed to communicating with the public throughout the process. The company has hosted four virtual open house meetings and one in-person open house meeting, in which more than 250 residents participated. We’ve fielded questions and comments from the community related to the proposed route segments and the project’s impact on the environment, recreation, aesthetics, vegetation and property values, among other topics.” John Baldwin lives half a block from the trail in the Villages of Oak Manor, a Westfield neighborhood. He uses the trail daily to walk and ride his bicycle. “One of the things I don’t think most people realize is this trail, with the wetlands on either side of it, is a songbird corridor,” he said. “So, at any given time, you can walk down the trail and or bike down the trail and you’ll encounter orioles, tanagers and the usual kinds of birds we have but also other birds we don’t normally see. Any kind of disruption along that trail could be detrimental to the local bird population.” Public comment period for the project ends July 21. Duke Energy expects to decide on the routes later this summer. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2024. For more, visit bit.ly/3aAQnWU.

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Retiring judge reflects on career By Riya Chinni news@currentincarmel.com

facilitated through Carmel Clay Schools, and her development of the Hamilton County Drug Court. Bardach presided over the drug After a career working as a deputy proscourt for the past 11 1/2 years with the help ecutor, a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Prosof a team in the probation department and ecutor’s Office and a made rulings in many substance COURTS judge for the Carmel abuse-related trials. City Court and Hamil“I sometimes get letters from ton County Superior Court 6, Judge people who I’ve sent to jail or prison Gail Bardach retired July 1. and years later I get a note from Reflecting on her college days, them thanking me for what I’ve Bardach said she didn’t plan to done because it’s caused them to pursue a legal career but eventuchange their lives,” Bardach said. Bardach ally decided to attend law school “That’s a pretty powerful message after realizing she enjoyed putting logical to receive.” arguments together. She attended Indiana To honor Bardach’s career, defense attorUniversity’s law school, now known as the ney Mario Massillamany nominated her for Robert H. McKinney School of Law. a Sagamore of the Wabash award, which is “I thought that I was a good decision the highest honor the Indiana governor’s maker,” Bardach said. “I knew that I was a office can bestow upon an Indiana resident. good listener. I knew that I was empathetic Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch presented the toward other people but also very conaward to Bardach at her June 24 retirement cerned about being fair.” party. Bardach, who was elected as a county As of press time, Gov. Eric Holcomb had judge in 2006 after serving as a city court not yet appointed a judge to replace Barjudge for 14 years, said her two most redach’s seat on the Hamilton County Court’s warding achievements are the judicial eduSuperior Court 6. Her term expires Dec. 31, cation and drunk driving risk programs she 2024.

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COMMUNITY The abandoned IMI site, where Geist Waterfront Park will Project: New trail be located, had three Location: The project will driveways. All three of those construct an 8-foot-wide CONSTRUCTION drives will be closed off and asphalt trail north from a new access point/curb cut Wellington Parkway of the will be established to accommodate Wellington Northeast subdivision to the safer turning movements to and from the 5-point roundabout at Greenfield Avenue. park. The driveway to the parcel across Southbound 10th Street (also known as Olio Road for the boat dock launch will be Allisonville Road) will be detoured to relocated to be directly across from the Eighth Street. The southbound closure park site entrance. began May 2 and will last for 60 days. Two Expected completion: End of this month. more closures will happen later. Project: A new single-lane roundabout Expected completion: November. Location: The intersection at Project: New roundabout Southeastern Parkway and Cyntheanne Location: Boden Road and 156th Street. Road is closed. 156th Street is closed between Boden Estimated completion: End of this month. Road and Olio Road. The detour route is Project: Roundabout construction on 131st Boden Road, Olio Road and 146th Street. street. Estimated completion: This month Location: The intersection of Ind. 37 and Project: Small structure replacement 131st Street. Best detour is to avoid 131st Location: Beginning on or after May 2, street by taking 126th street. 256th Street in Cicero between Ind. 213 Expected completion: This month. and Lacy Road will be closed to all thru Project: Interchange construction on 146th traffic for the replacement of two small street. structures. Location: The intersection of Ind. 37 and Expected completion: Aug. 1 146th Street. Best detour is bypassing FISHERS 146th street by taking 141st street. Expected completion: The project was Project: Olio Road driveway improvements scheduled to be complete in May but Location: Olio Road south of 113th Street. NOBLESVILLE & NORTH

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appears behind schedule. The City of Fishers has not responded to multiple requests for comment regarding an update on the project. The updated completion date on the 37 Thrives construction website claims expected completion is set for this summer, but the Drive Fishers website stated construction is expected to be complete in the fall.

Project: Chad Hittle Drive roundabout Location: A section of 191st Street from Tomlinson Road to U.S. 31 will be converted into a boulevard with a roundabout at Chad Hittle Drive. 191st Street from the east leg of the Tomlinson Road roundabout to Chad Hittle Drive is closed. Estimated completion: End of this month

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Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. A roundabout is under construction at 116th Street Expected completion: Summer Project: Road improvements associated with The Edge apartment construction project Location: 96th Street between Westfield Boulevard and Maple Drive is set to close June 21. Detour on 106th Street and Keystone Parkway. Expected completion: July 19 Project: Construction east of Sophia Square Location: 1st Ave. NW and 1st St. NW. Access the Sophia Square parking garage from W. Main Street and from 1st St. NW. Expected completion: Substantial completion by the end of June with full completion set for July.

Project: New roundabout Location: The intersection of 191st Street and Grassy Branch Road is closed to all thru traffic. Expected completion: Aug. 30 Project: Reconstruction of 151st Street Location: A section of 151st Street from Towne Road to Buchanan Lane is closed for reconstruction. The intersection of 151st Street and Towne Road will remain open during construction. Expected completion: Summer Project: New roundabout Location: The intersection of 161st Street and Union Street will be closed on or after April 27 for the construction of a new roundabout. Expected completion: The project will be complete by August.

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Roads to Reconciliation exhibition – Indiana artists who identify as Black, Indigenous or Persons of Color are encouraged to submit work for Roads to Reconciliation, a juried exhibition sponsored by St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Carmel. The August exhibition will feature work celebrating progress on the journey to dismantle racism, as well as work acknowledging the importance of continuing to walk this path with intention and determination. There is no entry fee for submitting work. Learn more at stchriscarmel.org/roads-to-reconciliation.html.

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Evan R. Hansen Golf Outing – The Evan R. Hansen Legacy Foundation Golf Outing is set for July 30 at Pebblebrook Golf Course in Noblesville. The goal at the fourth annual event is to raise $50,000 to establish a perpetual Evan R.

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She couldn’t control the left side of her body — it was a brain tumor After returning home from a weekend trip, RaNae Isaak experienced severe stiffness of her left arm and leg, and didn’t have an appetite. She realized something was wrong. “I kept having episodes where I would feel lightheaded and then, all of a sudden, I couldn’t control the left side of my body,” RaNae said. RaNae called the medical clinic at her work and was directed to go to the ER. Following multiple tests, a CT scan revealed a tumor in her brain. RaNae was transported to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis where she received additional testing and met with her care team including neurosurgeons. After discussing various options with her doctors, she decided to have surgery to remove the tumor. “I was 37 years old at that time and didn’t want to keep experiencing those episodes,” RaNae said. RaNae had surgery at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, followed by physical therapy and chemotherapy, as a precautionary measure.

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Democrats rally for pro-choice By Matthew Kent news@currentnoblesville.com Elected officials and candidates running for office representing Hamilton County are encouraging Hoosiers POLITICS to voice their support for pro-choice rights when the Indiana Legislature convenes for a special session later this month. More than 75 people turned out in solidarity July 2 during a rally organized by the Hamilton County Democratic Party inside Holy Family Episcopal Church in Fishers that featured candidates running for state and federal offices. The event was designed to create an atmosphere for individuals who are concerned about issues to be addressed during the special session scheduled for July 25, said Dayna Colbert, Hamilton County Democratic Party chair. Concerns from those in attendance follow the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the constitutional right to an abortion, leaving it up to states to decide how to deal with the issue. The special session in Indiana is expected to “take action to protect life,” according to Republicans, although it remains unclear what restrictions or possible legislation could be discussed by lawmakers. Colbert said it is important for people to rally at the Indiana Statehouse because that is where change occurs, adding that she feels individuals should have the right to make choices about their bodies regardless of whether they can or cannot carry children. “We want to bring people together who also feel that way to have that choice and give them the tools to move forward and carry that message on,” Colbert said. Colbert said the Hamilton County Democratic Party is concerned that the General Assembly has signaled support for banning abortion in Indiana, although to what extent remains unclear. “We are concerned about our choices and our options in Indiana as well,” she said. The rally brought together more than a half-dozen elected officials and candidates running for office, many of whom urged those in attendance to stand up and make their voices heard. Individuals in attendance seated at tables were also encouraged to make signs in preparation for the July 25 session outside the Statehouse. Among those critical of Republicans at the state level was State Rep. Sue Errington, who said that decisions involving abortion should remain between a woman

Hamilton County Democratic Party chair Dayna Colbert speaks during a pro-choice rally July 2 at Holy Family Episcopal Church in Fishers. (Photo by Matthew Kent)

and her doctor. “The Republicans have been screaming for an abortion ban for years,” Errington said. Errington also told those in attendance that she promised to defend reproductive rights in Indiana, urging individuals to press elected officials for answers. “Don’t let them dice up your question,” Errington said. “Make them answer.” Jeannine Lee Lake, who is running for the U.S. House to represent Indiana’s 5th Congressional District against Republican incumbent Victoria Spartz in November, also appeared at the event wearing a shirt of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a slogan, “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” Fishers City Councilwoman Jocelyn Vare, who holds an at-large seat, is running for the Indiana Senate in District 31 and also said it’s important for people to get out and make their voices heard. Vare encouraged those in attendance to talk to their neighbors. “Hamilton County is a purple county and it’s time like we acted like it,” Vare said. “Please go to the Statehouse. That’s how you make your voice heard.” Fishers resident Angie Lopez attended with her friend Monica Moehring. Both women said they were making plans to rally at the Statehouse later this month. Lopez created a sign that said, “My body isn’t a ‘peach-tree dish’ for your government overreach” and described the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade as being “just ridiculous.”

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Candidates discuss topics at town hall meeting in Fishers By Taylor Dixon Taylor@youarecurrent.com Candidates from the Indiana Democratic and Indiana Libertarian parties partnered for a town hall meeting June POLITICS 28 at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers to discuss issues in Indiana politics. The meeting was the 13th in the town hall series across Indiana lead by the Indiana Democrats. Republican candidates were invited but declined the invitation. The conversation was moderated by independent journalist Larry Lannan. Candidates answered questions from the audience about women’s rights, gun control, the economy and voting rights. Participants included Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Tom McDermott; U.S. Senate Libertarian candidate James Sceniak; U.S. House District 5 Democrat candidate Jeannine Lee Lake; Indiana House District 32 Democrat candidate Victoria Garcia-Wilburn; Indiana Senate District 31 Democrat candidate Jocelyn Vare; and Indiana Secretary of State candidates Destiny Wells, a Democrat, and Libertarian Jeff Maurer. Candidates from both parties mostly agreed on women’s rights issues but seemed to differ on gun rights and safety. Sceniak, a behavior therapist, said “our politicians should not act as physicians” with regard to the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court. McDermott, mayor of Hammond, said

he plans to be more involved in statewide politics and continue to listen to Hoosiers if elected to the U.S. Senate. He said he believes people of all parties should be able to assemble peaceably and respect each other no matter their political differences. Lake, a journalist, told a personal story about her own abortion and said abortion decisions should not be up to politicians. She said especially in the aftermath of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, military assault-style weapons should be banned and red flag laws should be in place in Indiana. Garcia-Wilburn, a teacher, said she hopes to be a voice for minority groups, women and public school children. Vare, a member of the Fishers City Council, lauded Hamilton County for being one of the best and easiest early voting counties in the state. She wants to bring that mentality to the Senate to make the voting process easier and more accessible. Wells, a military intelligence officer, emphasized the importance of democracy. She said Indiana is not a “bright red state,” but rather “a purple state with a voter turnout problem.” Maurer said one of his policy concerns is voter registration. He said voters should receive receipts to create a paper trail that can be traced instead of relying on technology. The Indiana Democratic party held another town hall in Zionsville June 30 and has others scheduled for this summer.

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Scotty Michael Foundation adds Reagan’s Ray of Light retreat By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com For Brian and Lauren Kersey, a care package from the Scotty Michael Foundation provided a slight glimmer NONPROFIT of hope as they grieved the stillbirth of their daughter, Reagan, in September 2020. The Noblesville couple, already parents to two boys, felt blindsided by the loss, but they immediately knew they were not alone. Months later, wanting to create a legacy for Reagan, the Kerseys approached Kathleen Jeffers, founder of the Scotty Michael Foundation, to ask how they could support other parents going through similar situations. Jeffers, a Noblesville resident whose son was stillborn at a Carmel hospital in 2018, had gone on a retreat with other moms who had experienced loss and thought about offering a similar program through her foundation. Lauren immediately agreed to help coordinate the first one, called, “Reagan’s Ray of Light,” which took place April 29 to May 1 in Doyle, Tenn. Lauren described the experience as a turning point in processing her grief as she connected with other moms in a peaceful, mountain setting. “It was like an emptying out for me,” Lauren said. “I was able to cleanse myself by sharing my story with people who really understood. I remember coming home feeling like I had turned a corner, in a way.”

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A CELEBRATION OF LIFE Vieanna Curnutt (79) of Noblesville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, July 7,2022 at Riverview Hospital. She was born December 21,1942 to Cecil C. Curnutt & Addie Mae (Williams) McKinley in Jamestown, Kentucky. She attended Noblesville High School. She was a member of the Noblesville Moose Lodge since 1981 and served as Senior Regent. Vie was a former Employee for Sodexo at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum and retired after 23 years as a waitress at Lazarus Restaurant at Castleton Mall. She enjoyed reading, bingo, crocheting, knitting, and she has traveled to most of the states in the US in her younger years. She is survived by her Son James Wayne Curnutt (Fortville) and her Daughter Adelene Kay (Curnutt)Alberts (Noblesville), Brothers Donnie D. McKinley (Noblesville), and Joe L. (Anna)McKinley (Elwood), Sister-in-Law Mary Loy (Elwood). Vie loved her Grand Children Merideth Curnutt (Trista), Joshua Curnutt, Samantha Alberts, and Jonathan Alberts. She loved being a Great Grandma to Emma & Hunter. She has (4) Nieces, (5) Nephews, (12) Great Nieces, (6) Great Nephews, (3) Great Great Niece, (4) Great Great Nephews, and many cousins. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her Brothers Freddie Loy and James Ronnie McKinley, Sister-in-Law Mary McKinley, Son-in-Law Rick Alberts, Great Niece Maddy Dunn. A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 23,2022 at 2pm at the United Pentecostal Church, 1516 Morton Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. Visitation will be from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation, online at kidney.org or charity of your choice.

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Ivy Tech Hamilton County became an independent campus in July 2021. (Photos courtesy of Ivy Tech Hamilton County)

Ivy Tech Hamilton County celebrates anniversary, plans for growth in health care sector By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Ivy Tech Hamilton County recently celebrated its first anniversary. Chancellor Stacy Atkinson said the campus enjoyed success and encountered challenges in its first year. The biggest challenge of all happened years before the campus even opened. In 2014, Hamilton County Commissioners worked with then-State Sen. Luke Kenley, the City of Noblesville, Noblesville Schools and the Hamilton County Council to create a plan for the county to purchase the then-Noblesville High School at 300 N. 17th St. for $12 million. The purchase would allow Noblesville Schools to build a larger high school to accommodate growth at 18111 Cumberland Rd. The former high school could be used as a community college campus. The vote narrowly passed the Hamilton County Council, 4-3. “We wouldn’t have Ivy Tech (without purchasing the former school),” Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said. “Nobody realizes what had to happen at that time to be able to get this school in there.” Heirbrandt said the commissioners won several awards from the Indiana Association for County Commissioners for the collaboration. Ivy Tech’s campus in Hamilton County then served as a satellite campus until July 2021, when it transitioned into an independent campus, which allowed for the school to have its own chancellor and expanded programs. Heirbrandt said the plan for purchasing the building was always to turn it into a community college campus that could feed the Hamilton County workforce. “As a commissioner, it’s definitely one of the top projects that people don’t talk about. We had a hand in making it

happen,” Heirbrandt said. “To be able to watch that graduation and see the impact it has made on the people that have gotten their education there and then seeing them go out and prosper in the work environment, especially here in Hamilton County where we have been able to retain several of these folks that graduated, is certainly something to be proud of.” In its first year, the campus has grown from 16 employees to 48. Atkinson said one of the campus’ significant upcoming projects is constructing a health care lab to expand medical degree and certification offerings. “We really are going to focus next year on health care expansion for us from zero to whatever it becomes,” Atkinson said. “So, we are going to really look at adding more programs every year as they become more in demand. Health care is one of those things we are looking into for sure.” As of July 8, Hamilton County had more than 1,400 open jobs in the health care sector, according to Invest Hamilton County. This is an increase of 16 percent from 2021. When it became an independent campus, Ivy Tech Hamilton County went from offering two degree/certification programs to 19. Enrollment exceeded goals by 40 percent. And 44 students graduated May 21 in the first commencement. Atkinson said finding enough space is an ongoing challenge. “Space became an issue very quickly. It’s a deceptive-looking building,” said Atkinson, a Westfield resident. “People look at it and think you have all this space. You do until you have 1,000 students and 48 employees. There were no conference rooms, so we had to make a conference room. It was a new campus, so we had to navigate our way through an entire year of firsts. I’m really proud of where we are.”

LIST OF PROGRAMS OFFERED AT IVY TECH HAMILTON COUNTY Ivy Tech Hamilton County offers a variety of programs for certificates or associate’s degrees. Certificate programs include: Addiction studies, professionalism in corrections, professionalism in policing, pre-nursing studies, certified nursing aid, medical assisting, building construction management specialist, carpentry specialist, electrical specialist, maintenance and light repair, automotive service technology, welding, early childhood education, education, general studies, Indiana College Core, business administration, global workforce skills, human resource management, insurance, supply chain management/logistics, professional bookkeeping and payroll, software development, cyber security/ information assurance and website design. Associate’s degree programs include: Human services, criminal justice, legal studies/ paralegal studies, medical assisting, building construction technology, early childhood education, education, general studies, liberal arts, psychology, secondary education in biology, secondary education in mathematics, business administration, software development and cyber security/information assurance. ON THE COVER: Ivy Tech Hamilton County’s first commencement was May 21. (Photo courtesy of Ivy Tech Hamilton County)

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It has come into vogue in recent years for the bureaucratic managers and technocrats of giant institutions to opine on the various machinations of the petty political world. Self-appointed moral philosophers, they take stands, almost always against, some perceived cultural limitation upon their will. To be sure, the entrepreneur, an entirely different animal, has the absolute right to express their point of view, however disfavored and destructive it may be. But the magistrate of a shareholder-owned enterprise is allowed to speak for those shareholders only when specifically authorized to do so. Too often, their poorly considered and preening declarations fly in the face of the best interest of the company and its stakeholders, however loosely defined. So common has it become, in fact, that those of us pushing our own moral agenda have begun to presume the endorsement of entire classes of humans. So goes the logic, “If you are a big-company CEO, you must believe as we do — so, short of asking for your endorsement of our view, we will assume it.” Recently, a handful of CEOs uncharacteristically resisted. Finding their names and that of their companies on some publicly distributed epistle, they cried foul, claiming that they had never agreed to be included and had not been asked or approached to consider. Wisely, one can suppose, given the current intolerance in our public square, that they did not share a point of view on the matter but only revealed that the publicist canvassing the missive was fraudulent in their assertions. The issuer of the false communique conceded hubris but asserted their chaste integrity of intent. Are we all too eager to assume the support of those around us? When, if ever, are we right to charge ahead without asking for consent? And does assuming agreement grant the right?

My husband Doo and I are just back from two weeks of international travel. By ourselves! That’s 14 days of uninterrupted quality time together, including many hours in close proximity while suffering airport delays, mega-city traffic and one questionable outrigger ride. And yet, I still kind of dig him! Not so much this morning, as we are both battling jet lag and he is masticating his granola less than 5 feet from me, but it’s nice to know that when we are removed from the day-to-day stresses of life, we love each other. We really do! Doo and I have always served as strong trip partners. We pack light, move quickly and by and large have the same agenda. Does he occasionally break rank, order a third Mai Tai, and then bail on a scheduled tour? Yes. And does my highly regimented bedtime routine, which can’t possibly be replicated in a hotel with a gecko living in the ceiling, sometimes mean I am annoyingly grumpy at the museum? Absolutely. But we’ve been married long enough to embrace each other’s “quirks” and recognize that every new experience, good or bad, is about making memories. Like, how I lost Doo’s Mastercard before we’d even left the U.S. And how Doo threw a tantrum at a check-in kiosk after learning that we first needed a COVID-19 passport, and second, went to the wrong application website and were scammed $150. Not our finest hours, but we were able to put things in perspective and move on. So, though the affection is fading with each cereal bite (seriously, too loud!), we still love each other. We really do! Peace out.

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Protect reproductive freedom Editor, The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has taken away a woman’s constitutional right to make her own reproductive health decisions. This ruling means the government, not the person who is pregnant, will make the critical decision about whether to continue a pregnancy. This outcome has left me and countless other women shocked, saddened and fearful. We confront this reality knowing that Indiana has one of the worst maternal mortality rates in the country. As many legislators in the Indiana super-

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Did you hear about the father and son FATHER AND SON LIGHTBULB SNATCHING who attended a baseball game and in the What better way to get acquainted on a fifth inning they rushed the Saturday afternoon that teaches life skills HUMOR field and beat up the first base like sleight of hand, misdirection and concoach? cealment? Don’t underestimate the value The father said that the first base coach of petty crimes when it comes to your kids. was making obscene gestures. Had these There’s a lesson around every corner. And guys never been to a ballgame? That’s what on every ceiling. a first base coach is paid to do. FATHER AND SON SHOPLIFTING Finger in the air, hand on your butt: Lay down a bunt. A wonderful way to spend a Sunday. Finger toward your nose, hand between Just the guys out at the local Walmart your legs: Take the stuffing their pockets next pitch. I was always looking for something and backpacks with I was always lookloot from the sporting to do with my son, so the idea of ing for something to goods department. You getting together on a beautiful do with my son, so can teach your son the Sunday afternoon and attacking a the idea of getting value of being a smart coach is an activity that can make together on a beautiful consumer and show Sunday afternoon and the father-son bond even stronger. him how even a run-ofattacking a coach is an – DICK WOLFSIE the-mill shoplifter has activity that can make more take-home pay the father-son bond even stronger. than the manager at the local Walmart. It’s tough to find cool things to do with FATHER AND SON PUBLIC INDECENCY kids nowadays and no dad wants to be What better way to bond with your son called a square, so we shouldn’t come down than being caught in a public area without too hard on this guy — although he had no your shirt and pants? A boy may forget problem coming down hard on the first the week his family took him to Disney base coach. but spending a night buck-naked in the Maybe this father had been unsuccessful slammer with your father is a memory that at getting his son to the ballet or symphonever fades. ny. The father’s suggestion to beat up a It is so important we give our kids the coach was a last-ditch effort to find some time they deserve. Fathers deserve time as activity the two could enjoy together. well. According to the judge, a dad like this Forget video games that instill violence is probably looking at three years. and anti-social behavior. Here are some suggestions:

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Despite having the lowest infant mortality rate in more than a decade, Indiana’s current infant mortality of PARENTING 6.5 infant deaths per 1,000 live births is still 20 percent higher than the national average, according to the Indiana State Dept. of Health. Laws are currently moving through Indiana’s House and Senate to aid Gov. Eric Holcomb’s goal of becoming the best state in the Midwest for infant mortality rates by 2024; however, it will take more than the work of lawmakers, medical workers and mothers to achieve this goal. Fathers are often overlooked but play a vital role in contributing to good infant health. By offering physical, social and economic support, dads can offer crucial reinforcement to expecting mothers. Stressful social circumstances, such as unemployment, food insecurity and housing concerns can lead to unhealthy practices, such as poor nutrition, non-adherence to medical advice and substance use, which can have significant negative impacts on the health of the mother and the developing fetus. Fathers can

help alleviate stress for mothers by creating a positive environment and encouraging healthy habits. One of the most important components in preventing infant death is consistent attendance at prenatal and postpartum doctor’s appointments. By reducing any barriers to those appointments, including securing transportation and providing child care, fathers can positively impact the pregnancy and life of the infant. After the baby is born, fathers should be educated on the importance of safe sleep, as this is one of the leading causes of infant deaths. Finally, fathers can educate themselves on proper nutrition and the risks of obesity during pregnancy. According to the CDC, the mortality rate for infants born to obese women was 64 percent higher than the rate for normal weight women, indicating that there is a correlation between body mass index and the infant mortality rate.

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River West totaling $118 million. In addition to new development, Curium Pharma, BlueSky The City of Noblesville announced July 6 it has reached $1 Commerce and Noble Industries, all Noblesville companies, billion in private committed capital investment in the city have expanded their business operations since 2020. These since the start of 2020. companies and others within the city’s targeted inDEVELOPMENT “This is a major milestone dustries have contributed over $78 million in private that shows the commitment investment through business expansions. of this administration and our common council’s Projects such as Washington Business Park at dedication to the future of Noblesville,” Mayor Chris Ind. 37 and 146th Street give businesses ready-toJensen stated. “We had big plans coming into this use industrial and flex spaces to occupy. Washingadministration and we didn’t let the pandemic slow ton Business Park consists of 142 acres and more us down. We had to make a choice in 2020 and we than 1 million square feet of build-to-suit space. Jensen chose to bet on Noblesville, and it is paying off.” More than half of the space has already been Jensen said his administration set a strategy for advancclaimed. The project expects to create more than 500 jobs. ing Noblesville that developers and businesses alike were The $1 billion in private capital investment does not indrawn to. He said the strategy balanced the line between clude investments being made in local infrastructure across growth and preservation. the city or the extension of sanitary sewer lines to reach “We are the 10th-largest city in the state and growing at new locations. a rapid pace,” Jensen stated. “We knew we needed to ac“These major investments in our community make Nocommodate the growing need for housing and businesses blesville even more attractive to individuals and companies looking to construct new buildings or relocate, at the same looking to relocate and grow,” Noblesville Community time preserving and enhancing our historic downtown. This Development Director Sarah Reed stated. “Ultimately, it is total investment has been strategic to keep up with market about attracting the right jobs to Noblesville and having a demand, while maintaining our authenticity.” response to the demand and importance of speed to market The top four investment projects are downtown projects, sites, facility options and housing options under our current such as Nexus, Village at Federal Hill, East Bank and Lofts environment.” on Tenth, totaling $145.6 million; Hyde Park totaling $142 For more about ongoing projects, visit cityofnoblesville. million; Washington Business Park totaling $135 million; and org/projects.

DISPATCHES Re-entry resource and job fair set for Aug. 12 — The Hamilton County Jail and the T.O.W.E.R., or Transitioning Opportunities for Work, Education, and Reality, Mentoring Program plan to conduct a re-entry resource and job fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at 18102 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville. Soon-to-be-released individuals will be seeking employment. There will be several local businesses and companies on-site conducting interviews. For more, contact Kelly Gunn at Kegunn32@gmail.com or 239-989-2732. RSVPs are due Aug. 1. UWCI names new president — United Way of Central Indiana recently announced that Fred Payne will serve as its next president and CEO. Payne currently serves as commissioner of Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development, a role to which he was appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb in December 2017. He started at United Way July 18. F.C. Tucker stats — Noblesville continued to experience home price increases as well as rapid sales, with homes leaving the market faster than this time last year. According to F.C. Tucker Co., homes in Noblesville left the market three days, or 25.0 percent, faster than this time last year. The average sale price for a home in Noblesville increased 16.8 percent to $409,580, and the average price per square foot also increased to $186.78, up 17.5 percent compared to June 2021.

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Noah’s Animal Hospital North opened July 6 at 5691 Pebble Village Ln. in Noblesville. (Photo courtesy of Noah’s Animal Hospital)

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‘HONKY TONK ANGELS’ “Honky Tonk Angels” runs through Aug. 14 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘WALKIN‘ AFTER MIDNIGHT’ Actors Theatre of Indiana Live presents ATI co-founder Judy Fitzgerald’s “Walkin’ After Midnight: The Music of Patsy Cline” at 7:30 p.m. July 21 at Feinstein’s Cabaret at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. SONGBOOK ACADEMY

Anjali Gupta, left, and Mary Kate Tanselle rehearse a scene for “42nd Street.” (Photo courtesy of Anne Beck)

“It’s more a joy than a challenge because I’m having so much fun,” she said. “Yes, the steps are hard and really fast, but it’s so much fun you forget the stress of it.” Jilayne Kistner, who will be a junior at Zionsville Community High School in August, plays Dorothy Brock. “I really like how she truly is the diva of the Kistner show,” Kistner said. “She is the embodiment of a ‘girl boss’ in today’s words. I’ve never gotten to play a role like her, so I think it’s a cool opportunity to have a lot of fun developing my character.” Kistner said she doesn’t see a lot of herself in the character. “I’m a strong and independent person and she does give a lot of that (vibe),” Kistner said. “She is not the nicest character in the world.” Kistner said her character doesn’t tap but she is given the opportunity to tap in the opening and finale of the show. With her mother, Jennie Kistner, being a vocal teacher, Kistner has been singing since she was very young. “Anytime I’m in a show, I’m the happiest I can ever be,” Kistner said. “It brings me so much joy to sing and dance and do

what I love. I saw ‘42nd Street’ when Beef & Boards did it a couple of years ago, but I wasn’t super familar with the music. I love a good golden age musical.” This is Kistner’s first YAP show, but she performed with Jr. Civic for two years. “It’s been fun to reunite from Jr. Civic, and I know a lot of people from Zionsville from the show choir or the school musical,” she said. Anjali Gupta, who will be a ZCHS senior, plays Phyllis Dale. “I think a hard part is her character is trying to stay upbeat and happy all the time,” Gupta said. “But (she’s) also being sassy at the same time because you don’t want to come off as rude. So, I’m trying to balance those two sides of her character.” Gupta said she is getting used to the fast tapping. “I’ve done tap for several years. It’s my favorite type of dance,” said Gupta, who has been performing in musicals since elementary school. Tzucker, a Carmel resident and Ball State University professor in the theater and dance department, said the cast has rehearsed for several weeks. “In five weeks, we’re pulling together what is considered one of the most enormous and beautiful big tap musicals ever made,” Tzucker said. “The show has a lot of leads and a big ensemble.”

Songbook Academy’s concert is set for 7 p.m. July 23 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. LIVE AT THE CENTER The Live at the Center series featuring Keller & Cole is set for 7:30 p.m. July 27 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. To buy in-person tickets or register for a free livestream, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Sun King gets top honor editorial@youarecurrent.com U.S. Open Beer Competition President Dow Scoggins announced July 11 that Sun King Brewery of Indianapolis took home the top honor as Grand National Champion, which goes to the brewery earning the most winning entries. Sun King earned four gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship in Oxford, Ohio. Sun King has brewpubs in Carmel and Fishers. Noblesville’s Primeval Brewing was selected 10th in the top 10 Breweries categories. Sun King also earned Grand National Champion status in 2019. The U.S. Open is a blind competition where judges only know the categories being judged, not the beers or their breweries. Sun King’s gold medal winners were Sunlight Cream Ale, Cherry Busey Belgian Fruit Beer, Barrel Aged Churrolicious and Golden Girls Barrel-Aged Sour.

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Noblesville student gives winning performance By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Parker Applegate loves to perform. “It’s super fun and fills me with joy to sing for people,” Applegate said. MUSIC The Noblesville 11-year-old won the CarmelFest Has Talent’s 12-and-under category July 3 on stage at the Carmel Gazebo. He earned $300 for the victory. Applegate sang “A Million Dreams” from “The Greatest Showman.” “I was pretty excited to win the CarmelFest competition because there was a variety of talent, and it really could have gone to any one of the kids. They were all really good,” said Applegate, who will be a sixth-grader at Noblesville East Middle School this school year. Applegate said he definitely would like to compete in CarmelFest Has Talent again. He will be in the school choir this year. “Next month, I am starting a training program that will hopefully lead to me being

Parker Applegate, an 11-year-old Noblesville resident, performs at CarmelFest Has Talent. (Photo courtesy of Molly Applegate)

a part of the worship band as a singer at iTown church in Fishers,” Applegate said. Applegate performed at the Belfry’s Apprentice Players Have Talent in downtown Noblesville in July 2021 and in Noblesville’s Got Talent at Noblesville High School in September 2021. Applegate said he loves virtually all sports. “I play baseball and basketball and run cross country and track, but I enjoy playing any sport outside with my friends,” he said.

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educational goals without the competitive model. “As we return in-person we are excited Attendees at the Songbook Academy final for these instrumental changes that will concert July 23 will notice one significant only deepen the impact we have on our change for the students,” she said. “This format SONGBOOK final performance: change allows the organization to There is no longer invest in all of our ambassadors, a top 10 or Songbook Youth Ambascreate further performance and sador selected from the 40 finalists. educational opportunities for stuThe concert is set for 7 p.m. at the dents that will inspire them beyond Palladium at the Center for the PerAcademy week, create a bigger and forming Arts in Carmel. better celebration of the Songbook La Schiazza “This is a change that the orfor our local audiences and fulfill ganization has been moving towards for what aspiring young singers and their fammany years, as the mission of the Songbook ilies are looking for when they join us in Academy is to foster the next generation of Carmel each summer.” songwriters,” said Renée La Schiazza, Great With the elimination of the competitive American Songbook Foundation’s director of model, La Schiazza said students can reapprograms. “Regardless of a Songbook Youth ply to return to the program as long as they Ambassador title or achievement award, all are still in high school. 40 students who participate in the program The public masterclass is set for 2 p.m. annually act as representatives and ‘ambas- July 20, and the showcase is at 2 p.m. July sadors’ for this program across the country 21. Both events are free and have a livesyear-round,” tream option. The concert is set for 7 p.m. La Schiazza said having a virtual format July 23. Tickets start at $25 with a livesthe past two years allowed officials time to tream option of $10. reimagine the program and refocus on the For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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Indy Shorts feature 2 area films By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The idea for “Toboggan ‘Bout Town” started with a text of a movie idea that Rocky Walls received. DOCUMENTARY “My friend Geoff Davis, who I know from working together on various projects in our beloved community of Noblesville, told me the following story and invited us to join them for the ride,” said Walls, a Fishers resident who is the director of Noblesville-based 12 Stars Media. “Three years ago, Davis organized a community toboggan build at the Hamilton East Public Library, where he was artist-in-residence. A hundred people joined in, assisting six craftspeople, to create two traditional American toboggans. “That day a dream was born — to design and build a toboggan and then represent his Indiana community, Noblesville, at the U.S. National Toboggan Championships in Camden, Maine.” Walls said several community partners, including his team at 12 Stars Media, lent a hand to literally build the toboggan and send the team to the championship. Walls said they documented the whole process, even the team going down the hill in Camden. The short film will be featured as part of the Indiana Spotlight I category in the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, which runs July 19-24. “Toboggan ‘Bout Town” will be shown at 2 p.m. July 23 at the Toby Theater Newfields in Indianapolis. “Other than the fact that the whole process was a blast, why did we do it? To inspire others to have big, crazy ideas and to be willing to chase them down,” Walls said. “With all our work, we want viewers to walk away feeling inspired. With ‘Toboggan ‘Bout Town.’ if even one person says, ‘I’m going to go on that camping trip I’ve been talking about for years,’ or, ‘I’m signing up for that class,’ or, ‘We’re going to do that DIY project we’ve been putting off,’ it’ll be worth it.” Grant Michael, director of photography for 12 Stars Media, said the experience of documenting the story was enjoyable and inspiring. “There’s such a sense of camaraderie and friendship among the guys who made up the team, and on top of that, their passion for bettering and strengthening their community is contagious,” Michael said. To view the film, visit 12starsmedia.com/ toboggan-bout-town.

The Noblesville team of Miles Morosi, front, followed, respectively, by Ken Bubp, Geoff Davis and Joe Rudy competes in the U.S. National Toboggan Championships. (Photo courtesy of Rocky Walls)

Fishers-based Tilt23 Studios documentary, “The Supper Club,” is part of Indiana Spotlight 2 and will be shown at 3 p.m. July 24. It centers on Noblesville restaurant 9th Street Bistro’s adjustment when the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. “Kyle Fisher, our director of photography, and his wife, Kari, introduced us to 9th Street during the pandemic,” said Fortville resident David Neidert, the lead filmmaker at Tilt23 Studios. “At the time, 9th Street was only offering the Sunday Supper Club. My wife and I began ordering food and were blown away at how good it was, in spite of the fact that they were meals you finished cooking at home. We learned about their plans for opening right around the time that the pandemic hit, and their subsequent pivot and adaptation, and thought that it was a really compelling story. So, we reached out and began discussing making a short doc about it. “The story became about much more than just a restaurant impacted by the pandemic and evolved to really dive into local food, farming and community.” For more, visit indyshorts.org.

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A visit to Bill Monroe’s park Commentary by Don Knebel For this, my 500th column, we leave behind the treasures of Italy and find treasures less than 2 miles from TRAVEL my cabin in Brown County. William Smith (“Bill”) Monroe was born near Rosine, Ky., in 1911, the youngest of eight children. Because his older brothers played the guitar and fiddle, 9-year-old Bill took up the mandolin. Playing first with his brothers and then with others, he eventually formed the Blue Grass Boys, a band named for his native state. In the 1940s, Monroe pioneered the use of a mandolin as a lead instrument and, along with Earl Scruggs on banjo and Lester Flatt on guitar, developed a musical style called “bluegrass.” In 1951, Monroe, who worked in Indiana as a young man, purchased a park in Bean Blossom, 5 miles north of Nashville along Ind. 135. In 1967, he started the world-famous bluegrass festival in his park. When Monroe died in 1984, his obituaries called him the “father of bluegrass.” Today, Monroe’s locally owned 55-acre park includes a covered outdoor stage,

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I promise I’m not trying to get this song stuck in your head, but its lyrics illustrate the language term I want to discuss. And I promise I wouldn’t GRAMMAR GUY bring it up if this 1960 hit pop song’s b-side didn’t also illustrate the point. However, it’s impossible not to get this earworm stuck in your head if I just write, “It was an itsy-bitsy teenie-weenie yellow polka dot bikini.” Sorry. What is it about “itsy-bitsy” and “teenie-weenie”? Not only that, but what was it about singer Brian Hyland’s b-side of the single entitled “Don’t Dilly Dally, Sally”? In the case of the b-side track, “dilly dally” is yet another “reduplicative,” or “ricochet word.” A reduplicative word is composed of two similar or identical parts. Sometimes the words rhyme, as in “razzle-dazzle,” but that isn’t a requirement. And, no, not all reduplicative words are hyphenated. I think reduplicative words are fun, so let’s learn some more — I promise it won’t be a bunch of flim-flam or mumbo-jumbo.

Many reduplicative words have to do with a state of chaos, their repetitive nature intensifying a sense of insanity in your ears. If you do things all “higgledy-piggledy” or “willy-nilly,” that means you approach daily tasks in a disorderly manner. Some might even say you’re all “helter-skelter.” A disorganized, irresponsible person might be called “harum-scarum.” If you hear a wild commotion outside, you might either say, “What’s all that hubbub?” or “What’s the hullaballoo?” Either way, you’d be describing a noisy disturbance. Other reduplicative words fall into a broad category of personal slights — the kind of words you’d hear second-graders calling each other at recess. I’ve been called “artsy-fartsy” more times than I can count, but I’m not “fancy-schmancy,” nor am I “hoity-toity.”

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Family seeking assistance with transportation of child from in afternoons from Zionsville West Middle School to home located 12 minutes away. The pickup time would be at approximately 3:45p.m. each weekday during the school year. For this assistance, we will pay $35 per trip. We are seeking a highly responsible individual with a good driving record with whom we can entrust the safety of our child. If interested please email mstriebel@dimensionsfurniture.com or call/text at 317-945-5165.

NOW HIRING DIGITAL MEDIA LAB SPECIALIST

Are you looking for a place to apply your creative skills, work with the public, and enjoy a variety of work assignments? The Carmel Clay Public Library is seeking one full time and one part time specialist to assist patrons in utilizing the resources of our Digital Media Lab located in our newly-renovated Main Street facility. Requirements include a strong customer service focus, prior experience teaching/ assisting others with technology, and availability to work both day and some evening hours plus rotating weekends. Please see the Jobs page of our web site, www.carmelclaylibrary.org/jobs, for a detailed job description and desired qualiﬁcations. To apply, please email a letter of interest and resume to Cindy Wenz at cwenz@carmelclaylibrary.org.

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Custom drapery and soft furnishings workroom in Carmel is looking for friendly, personable people who like to sew. Sewing experience is necessary and the desire to learn and enjoy and increase your skill is a must. We’ll teach you our methods. Part-time weekday daytime, ﬂexible 20 hour week position in a handy location in Carmel. Ability and willingness to climb a ladder is needed. Good communication skills. Call Mark at Silk Mountain Creations 317 815-1660 to set a time to come by. Please do not drop-in. www.silkmountaincreations.com

NOW HIRING Navient Solutions, LLC seeks a Technical Analyst in Fishers, IN to develop internal and external facing websites, backend applications, and databases. BS & 5 years. Remote work permitted within a commutable distance to Fishers, IN ofﬁce. For full req’s and to apply visit https://jobs.navient.com/ Job Reference Number: 22REQ-03907

MAINTENANCE/CLEANING ASSOCIATE

We are looking for a Maintenance/ Cleaning Associate to take care of our facilities and carry out cleaning and maintenance duties. The goal is to keep our building in a clean and orderly condition. This associate would be responsible for cleaning the building daily, maintaining supplies, deep cleaning the building as needed, special projects, preforming repairs to the building and grounds and managing inspections and routine maintenance schedules. This position is a full-time position, with full beneﬁts and time off available. Please send your resume to Jean Coffman at careers@mymwa.org .

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Well established law firm in Zionsville seeking an experienced paralegal to join our team. Position requires organizational skills, proficient writing and communication skills. Responsibilities would include drafting and e-filing legal documents, assisting two attorneys in communication with clients, research, billing and calendar management. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Tabs3 billing and PracticeMaster would be ideal, but willingness and ability to learn new skills is valued. Respond by email to: officemgr@burrusandsease.com

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We are in need of painters with or without experience Please Call (317) 397-9389 for info

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.

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