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School board approves $160.7M budget, new two-year contract with teachers’ forum Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com In a 5-0 vote during its Oct. 24 meeting, the Noblesville Schools Board of Trustees approved the proposed EDUCATION 2024 school budget, which totals $160,796,047. It also approved a new two-year contract with the Noblesville Teachers’ Forum, the professional association for all teachers in Noblesville Schools. In total, $73,642,648 of the budget will go toward education and $30,131,639 will fund operations. Other areas of the budget include the referendum fund, exempt debt fund and debt service fund. The school district will spend $3,446,754 on technology and $2,282,787 on building capital outlay/sports facilities, according to a budget public hearing presentation. Other expenses include professional services, purchase of equipment/rentals, bus purchases and maintenance of building and equipment. The school board also approved a bus replacement plan for 2024. Seven buses will be replaced — six at a cost of $165,359 each and a seventh at $154,344. “The 2024 balanced budget fully funds

From left, school board members Misti Ray, Laura Alerding, Joe Forgey, Stephanie Lambert and Chrisi Crosser. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville Schools)

all contracts, debt obligations and capital replacement plans,” Chief Financial Officer David Hortemiller stated. “This budget includes the largest funding increase towards the teacher contract in the history of Noblesville Schools, controls health insurance cost with zero increase to premiums and decreases the property tax rate for the 5th consecutive year.” Noblesville Schools also announced a new teachers contract, with an increase for starting salaries for new teachers of

$48,000 per year. Veteran teachers will see sizable increases, according to the district. Salary increases will be retroactive to July 27, 2023. The new contract also offers new paid dependent leave for parents, holds benefit costs steady and enhances savings for retirement, according to the district. The agreement covers the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. The next school board meeting is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Educational Services Center Board Room, 18025 River Rd.

Construction begins on readiness center news@currentnoblesville.com Gov. Eric Holcomb joined the Indiana National Guard for the recent groundbreaking ceremony for its NATIONAL GUARD newest readiness center northeast of Westfield near Atlanta. “In May, I proudly signed a budget including $8 million in funding for the Indiana National Guard’s new Hamilton County Readiness Center,” Holcomb stated. At approximately 66,000 square feet, the facility will be built on a state-owned 55acre site about a half-mile east of Ind. 32 and north of 276th Street. Scheduled to open in 2026, the Hamilton County Readiness Center will house the 38th Sustainment Brigade headquarters company, its detachment and special troops battalion and the 338th Signal Co. “The three units that will be supported

Members of the State of Indiana armory modernization team break ground for the Hamilton County Readiness Center. (Indiana National Guard Photo by Sgt. Kelsea Cook)

here work together to support approximately 10,000 soldiers in support of large-scale combat operations and state active duty,” stated Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles, adjutant general of Indiana. “Ensuring we’re always ready means ensuring our training and our facilities are modern and that we attract talent to the thrilling and fulfilling multitude of part-time careers we offer.” Besides the Hamilton County Readiness

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Seniors lead Guerin to title By Ken Severson news@currentnoblesville.com Guerin Catholic High School proved that the third time is the charm Oct. 27 as the Golden Eagles won the SPORTS IHSAA Class 2A girls soccer championship. The Golden Eagles defeated Leo 1-0 to secure the first girls soccer title in school history after two previous tries in the state championship ended in defeat. “The biggest key in this run was the seniors,” Guerin Catholic coach Sean Yau said. “They were around as freshmen the last time we were in the state championship, and their experience, resiliency and playing above the fray helped the younger team members. They challenged each other.” That was especially true after last season, when Guerin Catholic finished with a losing record. Yau and the Golden Eagles were determined not to let that happen again. “They believed in themselves,” Yau said. “It’s a testament to the girls. They ultimately had a goal of a championship, and

The Guerin Catholic girls soccer team celebrates with its Class 2A state championship trophy. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)

they never took a day off of practice.” Guerin Catholic had two seniors, Alex Soucie and Annabel Wright, that paced the team. Soucie led the team with 13 goals and 11 assists, and Wright had 11 goals and seven assists. The Golden Eagles took the lead late in the first half when Gabby Deer scored on a pass from Katherine Constantino. Guerin Catholic’s defense then took over to give the Golden Eagles their (16-4-1) 15th shutout of the season. “We dictated the play of the game and had possession of the ball 80 percent of the time,” Yau said. “We couldn’t finish all our possessions and Leo deserves full credit for that.”

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NHS boys win 3rd straight title By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

been a very different story.” Thompson said he just did his job. “The back four and the midfield, then For Noblesville High School senior goaleverybody up the field did their job,” said keeper Cole Thompson, two state titles Thompson, who won the 3A Mental Attitude weren’t enough. Award. “We scored two in the first SOCCER “We got the two half. We held onto that and defendbefore but I was not ed like crazy. satisfied,” he said. “The goal was to Senior Ashton Craig scored an unwin a third, and we got it done. It assisted goal in the ninth minute of was a great way to end my career 8:05 of the game. A short time later, here.” Keller Willis got his first goal of the The Millers shut out Cathedral season to put up the Millers up 2-0 Thompson 2-0 Oct. 28 in the IHSAA Class 3A late in the first half boys soccer championship game at Carroll “It was a fantastic time,” Dollaske said of Stadium in Indianapolis. The Millers (18-0-5) Willis’ first goal. “It gave us a little breathing became the second boys soccer team to win room.” three consecutive state titles. North Central Dollaske said each of the three championaccomplished it between 1994-96 in the forship teams have been special for different mer single-class system. reasons. Millers coach Ken Dollaske said Thompson, “There are just many crazy personalities who had seven saves, made the difference. out there and they feed off one another, and “He’s had a lot of good games, but he hopefully they feed off me,” Dollaske said. decided to have his best one of the season,” “Maybe I’m doing something right at this Dollaske said. “In my opinion, he’s the Player point if we keep on getting kids to buy into of the Year in the state of Indiana and I think the program and culture that we have. this game proves it. Without him, without Senior Sam Holland led the Millers with 17 some of his reaction saves, this could have goals.

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NHS senior offensive lineman casts a huge presence on the field By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville High School senior offensive tackle Ransom McDermott knew he had to expand his leadership skills. “I knew coming into the season that I’d have to prepare everyone for what was to come,” he said. “Being the most experienced offensive McDermott lineman on the team, I knew we had to improve. One of my goals coming into the season was to leave this team in better shape than it was when I entered the program, and I believe that I’ve accomplished that.” The 6-foot-8, 315-pound standout has had a huge impact on and off the field. “Ransom continues to get bigger, stronger, quicker and more athletic,” Millers coach Dave Sharpe said. “He has worked really, really hard to get to where he is at. He has also become a great leader for us. Last year, he was the young guy on a very veteran offensive line. This year, he is really

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Senior offensive tackle Ransom McDermott anchors the Noblesville High School offensive line. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville athletics)

leading us as we have started a bunch of younger guys on the O-line.” Senior running back Logan Shoffner has benefitted running behind that offensive line, gaining more than 1,350 yards prior to the Nov. 3 Class 6A sectional final. Sharpe said McDermott’s No. 1 strength is his ability to drive block.

“We rely on him a ton to move the pile forward and churn out first downs through the ground game,” Sharpe said. Sharpe said McDermott is incredibly durable. He started his 31st consecutive game Oct. 27, a sectional semifinal victory against Zionsville. McDermott said he has grown consistently each year.

“It only really started slowing down around my sophomore year, when I hit 6-7,” he said. McDermott has made a verbal commitment to play for the University of Louisville. Jeff Brohm left Purdue to become Louisville’s head coach. “I had a pretty good relationship with the Purdue staff,” McDermott said. “I went over for a few visits, but it wasn’t until they left for Louisville that it really took off. For me, the biggest reasons for my commitment were the coaching staff and the fans. I really believe in the coaching staff at Louisville. After talking with coach Brohm and (offensive line coach Richard) Owens, I really bought into what they are trying to create at Lousiville and am excited for the future of this team. The fans at Louisville are something else. They are incredibly passionate about their football.” McDermott started playing football when he was 8. “I played a handful of sports when I was younger,” he said. “I mostly played basketball and football, but I saw an opportunity in football, so my sophomore year I primarily focused on football.”

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NHS girls soccer team repeats By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville High School senior soccer player Sydney Elliott wasn’t optimistic about the possibility of a reSPORTS peat championship. “None of us thought we were going to make it this far at the beginning of the year,” Elliott said. “We lost a lot of our starters from last year, so to be able to work really hard this year as a team, really come together, communicate with each other, build that connection and to really be able to pull it through in the state finals, especially coming from being a goal down, feels great.” The Millers (17-1-3) rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Bloomington South 3-1 Oct. 28 in the IHSAA Class 3A girls soccer championship game at Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. It was not only a repeat title but also the Millers’ fourth in five seasons. “This team has been resilient,” Millers coach Mike Brady said. “We were down 1-0 (in the semistate). We came back to win, and this was the same thing. We didn’t flinch when they scored. We stuck together

Noblesville High School girls soccer team won its second consecutive Class 3A state title. (Photo courtesy of the IHSAA)

and it took us to where we were hoping to get to all season long.” Junior Meredith Tippner tied the game with a hard shot that bounced off the goalkeeper’s hands. “Great players do great things at great times and that’s what she did,” Brady said. Junior Atley Pittman put the Millers ahead 2-1 with 8-plus minutes left in the first half. Tippner, who led the Millers with 23 goals this season, got the assist. Tippner also assisted on the final goal by Elliott in the second half. “It’s just the culture that’s created. Everybody who steps into this program now knows that the bar is set to win a state title,” Brady said.

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HEPL board appoints new secretary, approves budget Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously Oct. 26 to appoint board member Michelle LIBRARY Payne as the new secretary, replacing Ray Maddalone, who resigned Oct. 5, the same day an advisory opinion was issued stating Maddalone and previous Board President Laura Aldering violated the state’s Open Door Law. The board also approved the library’s 2024 budget totaling $20,394,322 and replaced Craig Siebe with Andre Miksha as chair of the board’s finance committee. Siebe is now a member of the library’s long-term planning committee. The 2024 library budget consists of four funds: rainy day, general, lease rental payment and library improvement reserve. The general fund is the largest at $13,239,351. Payne expressed concern about the cost of the controversial book collection policy, which is now on hold and planned listening sessions. “I will go ahead and say on the record that I think $45,000 to conduct these sessions is too much,” Payne said, referring to a proposal the board received from a facilitator. “I’m not convinced we need the sessions and I know we’re seeking additional quotes. However, to do it the right way, the way that some have said they want it done, that’s probably the price.” Payne said she wants the board to revisit the book collection policy and make decisions on it by the end of the year to start 2024 fresh. Also during the meeting, Board President Tiffanie Ditlevson reported that the board completed a training Oct. 16, which included

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MAKING CONNECTIONS City celebrates opening of its stretch of Nickel Plate Trail By Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com The City of Noblesville and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 26 for Noblesville’s stretch of the Nickel Plate Trail. The city’s portion is a 2.7-mile multi-use trail partially funded by a $3.1 million Next Level Trails grant. When completed, the entire Nickel Plate Trail will be 17.8 miles long and 12 feet wide. The DNR stated it will stretch from the Indiana State Fairgrounds to downtown Noblesville. The Next Level Trails grant program has invested more than $12 million along the Nickel Plate corridor through Indianapolis, Fishers and Noblesville, according to the DNR. The trail extends from 146th Street to Pleasant Street near downtown Noblesville and also connects to the existing Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers, the DNR stated. When completed, the trail will connect to the Midland Trace Trail, which connects Noblesville to Westfield. “These projects were really called quality-of-life projects,” Mayor Chris Jensen said during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “I always joke and say now they’re just called trails, and people expect them in our communities, but they don’t happen overnight, and they don’t happen without incredible partners.” Jensen said the trail path was formerly a railroad line. Conversations about turning it into a trail began about five years ago. “I think anytime you can (make) an investment like this that truly enhances the quality of life for our community, it’s incredibly fulfilling,” Jensen said. Jensen said the trail should attract customers to small businesses in downtown as people pass by on the trail. He said the trail will also allow some residents to walk to work. Noblesville resident Kathy Hines, 72, attended the ceremony with her husband, Jim. She lives near the trail and said it will be a tremendous asset to the community. She said she appreciates the work that has gone into it. Dan Bortner, director of the Indiana DNR, said the Next Levels Trails grant is awarded

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to trails that connect communities. He said connectivity is important because it gives Hoosiers the ability to get out and enjoy what belongs to them by their birthright. “(It’s) great progress for making historic connections,” Bortner said, “both between communities and the people who call them home.” Bortner said Gov. Eric Holcomb and the

Noblesville’s stretch of the Nickel Plate Trail opened Oct. 26. (Photo by Elissa Maudlin)

Indiana General Assembly have awarded $150 million in estate investment to Next Level Trails, which he said is a program that funds 28 new trail projects and 12 that are under construction. “This is amazing,” Bortner said. “This is exactly what this program is designed to do. I mean, just the idea, just the plan here, you’re going to be able to get on a trail and go from

Noblesville to the (Indiana) State Fairgrounds. Imagine what that’s going to do for Hoosiers and quality of life.” ON THE COVER: From left, Project Manager Andrew Rodewald, Councilor Megan Wiles, Mayor Chris Jensen, Indiana Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Bortner and City Council Vice Pesident Darren Peterson. (Photo by Elissa Maudlin)

ABOUT NEXT LEVEL TRAILS GRANTS Next Level Trails grants are administered through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. They are part of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Connections infrastructure program, according to the DNR. Next Level Trails is designed to help areas collaborate to accelerate trail connections. It invests $180 million toward regionally and locally significant trails throughout Indiana. Next Level Connections is “the largest infusion of trails funding in state history,” according to the DNR.

The grant program is only available to local units of government or nonprofit organizations. People can submit one application per round. Consideration is given to multi-use trails, but all non-motorized trails can apply. Grant requests require a 20 percent match, but consideration is given to projects that exceed the 20 percent match. For more, visit in.gov/dnr/state-parks/recreation/grants/ next-level-trails/.

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Sad loss of a ‘Friend’ Commentary by Terry Anker The recent passing of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry may be difficult for the scores of young millennial and Gen Z ESSAY viewers who binge watched the 1990s television show during the pandemic. Their parents, having become fans when the sitcom originally aired, blessed the pastime as wholesome enough. While dinner was being prepared and during a break from homework, the 30-minute program delivered a few generally harmless laughs. It seems that like many jokesters, Perry suffered personally from his own challenges with mental health and addiction. Being Bing was too much. His death at age 54 signals the end of this period. Never again will there be a reunion of the cast. Never again will there be new content created. In another generation or two, Joey’s “How you doing?” and Phoebe’s quirky smile will be lost, just as the whistled tune from “The Andy Griffith Show” and ottoman trip in the “Dick Van Dyke Show” are largely unknown to many under 50. Likewise, rotary telephones, analog recordings and traditional

clock faces may soon be forgotten, replaced by the advancing march of time. Gone with them is the cultural cohesion that comes from these shared experiences. No doubt, it will be replaced by new ones, but whether we loved the series or not, the near ubiquitous experience of “Friends” is rare — and as such not easily repeated. Joey, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, Ross and Rachel are all part of our collective family. We might have called them our “Friends.” Sure, they are fictional characters living impossibly expensive lives in New York City, but they brought us together in that we identified with them, in their strengths and shortcomings. Perhaps, more important, we all shared a bit in them. They were reference points in our common conversation. As this chapter is closing, could we be any more sad?

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A tipsy little carpool Commentary by Danielle Wilson During my soccer mom era, my favorite responsibility was carpool. Not the dumb drop-off and pick-up at a certain middle school that shall not be HUMOR named, but the haul-six-kiddos-to-practice, minivan-required type of ride. I loved being a fly on the wall, eavesdropping on adolescent conversations and getting the scoop on the latest tea. It was a literal window into my children’s lives and I cherished every minute. Sadly, driver’s licenses put an end to my parental spy operations. But recently, I had the chance to relive my chauffeuring glory days. Our oldest turned 25 and decided to celebrate with four buddies at a bourbon-tasting experience in Louisville. I was already heading there for a baby shower and offered to drive them. Oh. My. Lord. What a hoot! Initially, they were censoring language and topics, but soon forgot I was there and/or realized it didn’t matter if they dropped an “F” bomb or made a “your mom” joke. Within 20 minutes, I was hearing about girlfriends and work drama and questionable bodily functions. I learned

“Within 20 minutes, I was hearing about girlfriends and work drama and questionable bodily functions.” – DANIELLE WILSON who was the best at NBA trivia (not my son); who could be trusted on the golf course (also not my son); and who was the resident history nerd (yay, my son!). The return trip was even more fun as they recounted their day-drinking activities with far fewer inhibitions and many more swear words. I even got to orchestrate a Wendy’s run, albeit with inebriated grown men instead of muddy little 10-year-olds. So, not exactly the same as my soccer mom era, but close enough to make me sentimental. I do miss the carpool! Peace out.

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Carmel artist designs iconic car for ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ at The Cat By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel artist Scott Osborne was delighted when offered a chance to build a car for Carmel Apprentice MUSICAL Theatre’s presentation of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Osborne immediately called his childhood friend, who introduced him to the 1968 movie starring Dick Van Dyke. “He was asking what I was going to do about the wings,” Osborne said. “It was just all fun from that point on. It was such a creative project when first built, and to replicate it was fun and exciting. I was honored they picked me to do it and I had a blast.” Carmel Apprentice Theatre’s production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” began Nov. 3 and runs through Nov. 19 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. Osborne was assisted by the musical’s director Will Wood and Ashley Larkin, who is managing director of The Cat. “I had fantastic help from The Cat,” Osborne said. “You need more than one set of hands to build a car.” Osborne said Gary Coburn put in a lot of hours helping build the show’s magical car. Others who assisted were Kellyn Johnson, Brittany Achard and Bradon Gibbs. Osborne said the car ended up being 10 feet long. The original car from the movie was 18 feet. “The coolest part of the car is I used a wheelchair as the driving force,” Osborne said. “The car, when it’s not on the stage, can spin on a 360 (degree) axis. My favorite thing is the steering wheel does nothing and the whole thing is driven on a joystick. The male actor is holding the steering wheel pretending to drive while the female actor is steering and driving the car (with a joystick the audience can’t see).” Osborne said they put a fog machine in the front that funnels air to come out of the radiator. Osborne said the car took about five

BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” through Nov. 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘ECHOES OF HALLOWEEN’ Indiana Wind Symphony presents “Echoes of Halloween” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org. THE LITTLE MERMEN The Ultimate Disney Tribute Band will perform at 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. EASTON CORBIN

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months to build. “Gary made a platform that was level with the stage,” Osborne said. “They brought it to Brown Hound Studios and I built it on the platform to make sure it would fit.” Osborne said they drive the car off the stage, open the back door and turn the car around outside. They then push the plat-

form back on stage. “We call it a portable parking spot,” Osborne said. “It was a great addition. There were so many fun elements about this thing. Everything is completely electric. There are about seven or eight motors in there.” Osborne said the car holds approximately 1,200 pounds. The wheelchair sits in the middle of the car. “They plan to lease the car out to other theater companies,” Osborne said. “Before they hired me, they did their research on how they can rent the car.” Evan Wang is cast as inventor Caractacus Potts in the production. “One thing I love about this show in particular is how we have been able to give children so many unique roles and ways to shine on stage at an early age,” Wang said. Brook-Glen Gober, Noblesville, plays Truly Scrumptious. “A magical moment for me has been seeing people who have never done theater before come alive on our stage and there is no other perfect show to do that than the magical ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,’” Gober said. For more, visit thecat.biz.

Country singer Easton Corbin is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘CARMEN’ Indianapolis Opera’s production of “Carmen” is set for Nov. 10-12 at The Tarkington at Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indyopera.org. MASTERWORKS 2 Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks 2 is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH Puddles Pity Party, Marx concerts set — A crooning clown and a 1980s pop/rock sensation are the latest additions to the concert schedule in 2024 at the Center for the Performing Arts. Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose voice has been compared to such legends as Tom Jones and Freddie Mercury, will make its Center debut at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at The Tarkington with tickets at $40 and $55. Richard Marx will return to the Palladium with a solo show at 8 p.m. Feb. 17, with tickets starting at $35. Tickets for both performances went on sale Nov. 3 at thecenterpresents.org and can be purchased by phone at 317-843-3800.

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formers do several Motown medleys, and it is hard to say that any one is (an audience) favorite. They all are.” The group includes Charles Franklin, who performed with Al-Ollie Woodson’s Temptations; Leon Franklin, who performed with Woodson’s Temptations as well as The Miracles, The Contours, and also is performing with The Dramatics; Danny Friendly, who performed with the doo-wop group The Edsel, and Antonio Dandridge, who performed with many Detroit-based groups and is the godson of Martha Reeves. The group is backed by a six-piece orchestra. For more, visit motownchristmas.net.

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Exhibit features sibling’s art By Ken Severson editorial@youarecurrent.com An art show displaying the works of Carmel resident Melanie Millis-Wissel and her brother Mark Millis of BargPAINTING ersville will be presented at the Southside Art League this month in Greenwood. The title of the art show is “Close to Home.” For Millis-Wissel, painting has been something more than a hobby. A member of several art associations in the state, including the Hoosier Art Salon, Millis-Wissel has had her work exhibited at the Harrison Center, University of Dayton Index Gallery, HCAA Midwest Juried Art Exhibit, the Richmond Art Museum, Southside Art League National Abstract Show, the Zionsville Paint out and Carmel on Canvas. “When I was working, I didn’t have the time, but now that I’m retired, I picked up a brush and have been painting,” Millis-Wissel said. Millis-Wissel said she was an art major in college, but also received a master’s in library sciences at Indiana University in Bloomington. The artwork will be displayed at the Southside Art League at 299 E. Broadway St., in Greenwood, through Nov. 25.The days and times are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. On Nov. 12, there will be a meet-andgreet with Millis-Wissel and Millis from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Southside Art League. “We hope we have an interesting exhibition for everyone,” Mark Millis said.

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Long Term Substitute A long term substitute teacher at Midwest Academy will collaborate with the counseling team and teachers to support the needs of all students. The Long Term Substitute Teacher will perform a variety of support services including substitute teaching, lunch duty/recess duty, potential before care responsibilities and one to one remediation teaching in Math and English. QUALIFICATIONS: A candidate will preferability have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to education, psychology or social work, along with experience with children with learning differences. An ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to be flexible and attend to a variety of needs. Please submit your resume to careers@mymwa.org.

FULL TIME FRONT OFFICE POSITION – MEDICAL OFFICE Busy dermatology practice in Noblesville Hours: 8:AM to 5:PM Need dependable, detail, energetic person With strong customer service skills. Maintain patient files, answer the phones and scheduling appointments (including other various tasks). SEND RESUME TO: HUMAN RESOURCES 116 Lakeview Dr., Noblesville, IN 46060 or email: DermatologyNoblesville@gmail.com

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