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Butler student encourages local youth to consider DECA
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
A Butler University undergraduate wants local youth to expand their knowledge and prepare for the future.
ENGAGEMENT
A 2022 graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School, Eric Bedrosian, 20, moved with his family to Westfield two years ago. Now a junior at Butler University, Bedrosian is studying marketing and finance. In April, Bedrosian was elected to serve as the International President of Collegiate DECA.
DECA — formerly known as Distributive Education Clubs of America — is a nonprofit career and technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the world.
DECA’s high school chapters include Westfield, Carmel, HSE, Noblesville, Brebeuf Jesuit and Zionsville. In his new position, Bedrosian said his goal is to reach out to students, families and community stakeholders to provide more information on how everyone can benefit from DECA.
“I started doing DECA my junior year of high school during (the pandemic). A couple of my buddies just called me one day and they said the easiest way to describe it was a business competition,” he said.
Bedrosian competed his junior and senior years at HSE, and in 2022 he and his teammates Alex Jurkovich and Ajay Singh were named International Champions at the International Career Development Conference for their project — a detailed written strategic plan and presentation — on hospitality and tourism operations research. It inspired him to stick with the program in college.
When he arrived at Butler, there was no chapter.
“When I was looking at Butler, I had the opportunity to meet the business dean
and tell him (I wanted to) start a collegiate chapter, and he said go for it,” Bedrosian said. “So, freshman year I founded the chapter with a group of really great people. We grew the organization and became the third-largest collegiate chapter in the world out of 200 and just have had a great time growing the organization at the local level.”
He ran for his position in the international division after learning more on how the organization touches high school and college students worldwide. Now, he’s working to increase involvement.
“The high school division focuses more on preparing you for college, what you
want to do, what you want to study and the things that you are excited about,” Bedrosian said. “The collegiate level, we really start to do that career preparedness. We’re working to get you out into the workforce, ready to go. There’s only so much you can learn in a college class. Sometimes it takes that extra, competitive experience or that extra push to do well in your life. I think collegiate DECA is a perfect place to do that.”
DECA students participate in competitive events that surround business management and administration, entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality and tourism, marketing and personal finance.
“The other side to DECA is more of the networking opportunities and leadership opportunities,” Bedrosian said. “A lot of members join just to get that networking and career experience. We really advocate for (career and technical organizations) where people can get out and about in their communities and get involved. Sometimes people don’t know they exist, but we serve over a quarter-million students every year but there are people who still don’t know what DECA is.”
Bedrosian said DECA is more than its mission statement. Between the high school and collegiate divisions, DECA serves more than 260,000 members internationally. Indiana’s association governs high school and college chapters across the state. He wants to engage with community leaders to help spread the word about the organization.
“The experience in DECA particularly is what you make of it,” he said. “If you really want to get out there and into an international leadership position, you can go for that. But if you simply want to attend chapter meetings to listen to a guest speak, you can also do that. It’s up to you what your journey looks like.”
Learn more at deca.org.
Westfield resident and HSE graduate Eric Bedrosian is one of the founders of the DECA chapter at Butler University. (Photo courtesy of Eric Bedrosian)
DISPATCHES
Crew for Kids raises $200K — Indiana-based Crew Carwash recently partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters for its 15th annual Crew for Kids fundraiser. Crew committed to donating 50 percent of the proceeds from all Ultimate Washes sold July 27 at all 48 Crew Carwash locations throughout Indiana and Minnesota to Big Brothers Big Sisters, along with cash and credit donations. Crew for Kids raised $201,786 in total for Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies.
Pools — The Hamilton County Health Dept. has hired two public health interns as water quality technicians to help it manage the more than 400 public swimming pools that it monitors during the peak season. Technicians visit each pool at least twice during the season, checking for the presence and condition of first aid equipment, assessing the operation of pump rooms and monitoring the levels of various chemicals in the water to ensure they fall within the safe ranges set by state and county regulations. In addition to inspecting the pools, water quality technicians also sample and test recreational water sites like rivers, lakes, creeks and reservoirs, including the White River, Geist and Morse Reservoirs for E. coli.
Bowling League — Silver Stars Bowling league for those 50 and older meets most Mondays through April at 1 p.m. at Bowl 32 in Noblesville, 845 Westfield Rd. Register at silverstarsbowling.com.
Coolest things made in Indiana — Businesses and budding entrepreneurs have an opportunity to show off their wares at the Indiana Chamber’s fourth annual ‘Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana’ competition. Companies entered in the tournament face off in a single-elimination bracket format. The Indiana Destination Development Corp. joins the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as a program sponsor this year. The partnership will provide competitors with additional recognition through posts and videos on the IDDC’s social media and statewide platforms. Products entered must be made in the Hoosier state. Businesses are limited to one submitted product. Online fan voting determines the winner of each matchup. The tournament tips off in late October and concludes in November. Entry is free. Applications are accepted through Oct. 18 at indianachamber.com/coolest.
County public safety training center clears financial hurdle
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
A long-planned Hamilton County public safety training facility is one step closer to becoming a reality after the Carmel City Council voted 8-0 to allow some property taxes generated from a retail area along U.S. 421 to help fund it.
COUNTY NEWS
The council approved a request Aug. 5 from Hamilton County to use tax increment financing dollars generated in the 96th Street-U.S. 421 allocation area to be used for debt payments for the training center, to be built at River Road and 160th Street in Noblesville, where a much smaller-scale training facility already exists. TIF captures tax revenue generated through redevelopment in a designated area to help pay for related infrastructure improvements or other permitted projects.
The county set up the allocation area, which generally falls between 96th Street, U.S. 421 and the county’s western border, in 2000, 10 years before Carmel annexed the land. An interlocal agreement put in place during the annexation requires the county
Hamilton County’s 96th Street-U.S. 421 allocation area is in the southwest corner of Carmel.. (Map source: Hamilton County GIS)
to seek Carmel City Council approval when it plans to use TIF dollars from the area to cover debt (it does not need city approval to use the funds for other projects). In this case, the county plans to take out bonds
to fund the design, construction and other aspects of building the training facility and will use TIF funds to pay them down.
The training center is set to include approximately 20,000 square feet of classroom space for fire and police training areas, a four-story fire training burn tower, SWAT training area, outdoor firing range and EMA training area.
The facility would allow first responders from multiple jurisdictions to train together, which is not generally an option in the limited space at the existing center.
“We shouldn’t be meeting our fellow firefighters for the first time at a fire when we have fire blowing out of a window and people are trapped. We need to do training before that day comes, and this facility will provide that opportunity for us,” said Sean Sutton, CFD safety and training division chief. He was among several first responders to speak in support of the project during the public comment portion of the council meeting.
Although the training facility site is in Noblesville, it is on approximately 100 acres owned by the City of Westfield, which would donate the land for the project.
The City of Noblesville has committed to waiving design and permitting fees and to connect utilities to the project at no cost, Taylor said.
Griffin said the total cost of the training center project is not yet known. The TIF area in Carmel is expected to contribute $2.7 million to the project annually until it expires in 2031. At that point, all property tax dollars generated in the area will be distributed to taxing entities at the same rate they are in areas without an active TIF area. Griffin told Current it’s not clear how remaining or recurring costs for the training center would be funded at that point but that county officials are reviewing options.
Griffin said he is confident final approvals for the project can occur quickly and that ground will be broken by the end of the year.
The city council vote came exactly nine years after the Hamilton County Council narrowly rejected a plan on Aug. 5, 2015, to spend $3 million on a first phase expansion of the training center. At the time, county councilors expressed concerns about the price of future phases of the project.
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Applications for ISP — The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 87th Recruit Academy for traditional and lateral applicants. New applicants must be a United States citizen; must be between the ages of 21 and 40 as of July 17, 2025; must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes; must possess a valid driver’s license; must be willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere within the state of Indiana; and must have a high school diploma or GED. Probationary troopers who graduate from the academy and successfully complete field training receive a $5,000 cash bonus. Interested individuals must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 13.
Fellowship opportunity for college graduates – Orr Fellowship, an early career development program in Indiana, is accepting applications for its 2025 cohort of Orr Fellows. Qualified candidates for the two-year program must be anticipating graduation in August 2024, December 2024 or May 2025 and have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher; a strong interest in leadership or business; demonstrated leadership and/or impactful work, life and volunteer experiences; and authorization to work in the United States. Orr Fellowship recruits, assesses and matches university graduates with high-agency roles in growing Indiana businesses, providing graduates with professional development resources and a support network to accelerate their careers. Orr Fellowship is funded in part by a Lilly Endowment grant to invest in capacity-increasing activities. The organization has a network of 624 alumni and 120 fellows, partnering with 41 companies in Indiana. Selected finalists will interview and be matched with partner companies on Nov. 22. Apply at orrfellowship.org/apply.
Shepherd’s Center social program — Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County hosts free social programs for residents 55 and older. The Together Today program is an opportunity for seniors to play cards, enjoy games, engage in conversations and attend educational programs. Each session begins with social time full of games and catching up with friends, and lunch is provided free of charge by donors. No reservations are required. Learn more at shepherdscenterofhamiltoncounty.org.
Art exhibits debut
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Noblesville Creates is welcoming artist Lisa Macha’s “A Few of My Favorite Things” exhibit, Gal’s Guide Library’s “Things We Found in Books” exhibit and the Hamilton County Art Association’s “All Our Best” exhibit this month.
DISPLAYS
According to Lydia Cheeseman, account manager for Noblesville Creates, Macha regularly shows her work at Art on Main Gallery and Gifts in Carmel. She is a member of Noblesville Creates and recently won an honorable mention award at its 2023 prized competition for her oil painting “Strut.”
“A Few of My Favorite Things” can be seen in the Stephenson House at 107 S. 8th St. in Noblesville through Aug. 31, Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Meanwhile, The Gal’s Guide Library exhibit will showcase things people have left behind inside donated books.
According to Cheeseman, The Gal’s Guide Library, located on the Noblesville Creates Campus, is the first Women’s History lending library in the United States.
“Things We Found in Books” is on display through Aug. 31 inside the Judge Stone House gallery at 107 S. 8th St. in Noblesville. Also this month, the Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s exhibit, “All Our Best,” is moving from the Fishers Municipal Center to the Noblesville City Hall Gallery. Cheeseman said the exhibit features various artwork by HCAA member artists.
“All Our Best” is on display through Aug. 30. Noblesville City Hall is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more, visit noblesvillecreates.org.
“No Regrets” by Lisa Macha and more of her art will be featured this month at 107 S. 8th St. in Noblesville. (Photo courtesy of Lydia Cheeseman)
Grant awarded to youth club
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Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation, has awarded the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville a $5,000 State Strategic Grant.
“We’re grateful for AWCF’s grant because they aren’t earmarked for a specific program, which allows us to help fill the gaps where we need the money across the wide range of programs and services that we offer,” stated Becky Terry, executive director of BGCN. “These donations are huge for us to support the mission and the work that we do.”
Indiana American Water’s Noblesville Operations Senior Superintendent Greg Stephens recently presented the grant to BGCN.
“It makes me feel really good to present a grant to an organization that meant so much to me as a kid when I was growing up. I spent a lot of time during my youth at the Boys & Girls Club, and it played a big part in shaping me into the person I became,” Stephens stated.
Indiana American Water’s Noblesville Operations Senior Superintendent Greg Stephens, center, presents a $5,000 AWCF State Strategic Grant to Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville’s Executive Director Becky Terry, right, and Nathan Helm, director of development, left.
Reuter said AWCF has awarded $35,000 in State Strategic Grants across communities served by Indiana American Water this year. State Strategic Grants are part of the AWCF’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: water, people and communities. For more about AWCF’s grant program, visit amwater.com/awcfgrants. For more about BGCN, visit bgcni.org.
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Retreat at Morse coming to Noblesville
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
A new development, Retreat at Morse, will have units for sale in Noblesville this fall.
DEVELOPMENT
Developed by Apollo Developers, Retreat at Morse was approved by the Noblesville Plan Commision and Noblesville Common Council at the end of 2022. It is now in the final stage of construction.
According to Denise Aschleman, principal planner for the City of Noblesville, the development will consist of 47 duplex villas for a total of 94 individual units.
According to the builders, Beazer Homes, there will be four plans available, including a two-bedroom, two-bathroom option, and three different three-bedroom, two-bathroom layouts. Prices will begin in the mid-$300,000’s.
Located on approximately 27.5 acres on the north side of 196th Street and
Hague Road, Retreat at Morse will be near downtown Noblesville, Forest Park and Aquatic Center and near several greenways. Aschleman said private amenities will include trails throughout the neighborhood and a pickleball court.
Aschleman said once the developers get the public water tested and finish building the entrance to the neighborhood, lots will go on sale.
For more, visit beazer.com/ indianapolis-in/the-retreat-at-morse.
HCSA reveals new logo, aims to extend reach
By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com
Hamilton County Sports Authority revealed a new logo Aug. 1 as part of a broader strategic plan to expand the organization’s reach and grow sports tourism in the county.
TOURISM
“We want the brand to look strong in the marketplace and the new marks resemble a banner, and that’s purposeful, like a championship banner or banner you hang in the rafters at a coliseum or at an event location,” said Carl Daniels, HCSA director.
Founded under the umbrella of Hamilton County Tourism in 2005, HCSA aims to stand out as a leader in sports event planning and coordination.
“We just want to differentiate ourselves so when people see the logo and they see the marks, they know this is a sport event. This is going to be competitive. This is going to be something that could be a little edgy,” Daniels said.
Daniels was hired last summer along
with Gabe Amick, senior sports development manager, to revitalize HCSA following a COVID-19 induced downturn. Together they have more than 35 years of experience in sports event management and leadership.
“I think it is fitting for the Sports Authority to unveil a new brand with new leader-
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Rendering example of a duplex at Retreat at Morse. (Rendering courtesy of Apollo Developers)
Hamilton County Sports Authority unveiled a new logo Aug. 1. (Image courtesy of HCSA)
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ship that will take our efforts to the next level. I can’t wait to see what’s next and I’ll be the biggest and proudest champion of the cause,” said Karen Radcliff, HCT vice president and chief strategy officer.
Radcliff pioneered HCSA as a way to attract golf events and youth sports tournaments to the county. The organization has grown and through HCSA Hamilton County has hosted NCAA and Team USA events. The sports tourism industry accounts for 11 percent of all tourism within the county, Radcliff said.
Although rebranding, HCSA still operates under HCT.
“Our brand was recognizable but possibly tied a little too closely with our leisure brand, which is Hamilton County Tourism. So we wanted to make the brand distinctive, make it stand out,” Daniels said. “We realized that the sports authority could have a distinctive identity.”
Daniels said while the many championship golf courses and Grand Park are huge drivers, he also looks forward to the new Fishers Event Center set to open this fall and the Noblesville Event Center slated for late 2025.
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“Dave and Carl have done a tremendous job of revitalizing that organization. They’re going to really start to work with organizations to co-produce events and take a much more active role in the creation and development of sports tourism activity. I’m really excited about that,” said William Knox, president and CEO of Westfield-based Legacy Sports Group. Knox worked for HCT and helped form HCSA.
Daniels says his team is working on some big events coming to Hamilton County and is excited to announce those as they become official.
“We intend to bring events that are going
to benefit the community and provide local businesses with more revenue and the tax revenue to fund community programs,” Daniels said.
The HCSA team hopes to bring more overnight stays to the county and provide positive exposure for communities in Hamilton County.
“They get to see what a great community we are and who knows, that can lead to them wanting to come live here at some point, or, if they’re a business owner, it could lead to them wanting to come bring your business here to Hamilton County,” Daniels said.
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Ind. 32 project enters final phase
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INDOT has announced that the Reconstructing State Road 32 project in Noblesville is now in its final phase as crews recently finished Phase 3 of 4. The project replaces pavement and addresses drainage issues.
According to INDOT, Phase 4 will include resurfacing Ind. 32 from Lakeview Drive to 6th Street and 16th Street to 19th Street. There will be no road closures during the final phase.
“It’s exciting to begin the final phase of construction, which only has temporary lane restrictions and no full closures,” INDOT Project Manager Jennifer Beck stated. “We hope residents and visitors enjoy this improved stretch of critical infrastructure.”
Since construction began in April, Ind. 32 has been reconstructed from 6th Street to 16th Street. INDOT officials said drivers will notice an improved roadway, better drainage and enhancements that complement the character of Noblesville’s historic downtown.
Crews will also be making intersection
enhancements along Ind. 37 in conjunction with Phase 4. The improvements will take place at Ind. 37 and 206th Street, Ind. 37 and 191st Street and Ind. 37 and 186th Street.
Detour routes can be found at ReconstructingSR32.com.
INDOT reminds drivers to help keep construction workers safe by slowing down, using caution and avoiding distractions when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change. If there are changes to the schedule, they will be announced on the project’s social media channels and website.
New Magistrate sworn in
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Magistrate Aaron “A.J.” Johnson was honored with a robing ceremony Aug. 1 at the Hamilton County Government & Judicial Center in Noblesville. Hamilton County now has five magistrate judges who work alongside its eight elected judges.
CEREMONY
According to Hamilton County Communications Director Tammy Sander, Johnson was recently hired by the county’s eight elected judges. He fills the seat of Valorie Hahn, who recently became the county’s new juvenile magistrate.
“Becoming a judge has been a lifelong dream of mine,” Johnson stated. “I’m completely elated. I’m raising my family in Hamilton County, so I’m honored to also now be serving my community.”
Sander said Johnson grew up in Gary in a family of 12 children.
“I grew up helping my parents resolve disputes. It’s a skill set I’ve been working on my whole life. So, I like to think I’m open-minded and open to hearing different opinions,” Johnson stated.
Prior to his new role, Sander said Johnson worked as General Counsel at the Indiana Supreme Court, where he provided legal services to the Supreme Court staff. He also spent six years as trial counsel for the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, where he evaluated and investigated complaints of attorney misconduct.
“Aaron will be a spectacular addition to the judiciary of Hamilton County,” stated Superior Court Judge Jonathan Brown. Magistrate Johnson began his role Aug. 5.
Detour map for the Reconstructing State Road 32 project. (Map courtesy of INDOT)
Justice Christopher M. Goff of the Indiana Supreme Court swears in Aaron Johnson with his family standing by. (Photo courtesy of Tammy Sander)
Republican Party rallies county voters at event
By Conrad Otto conrad@youarecurrent.com
The City of Noblesville hosted the Hamilton County Republican Party’s second Great Outdoor Party Aug. 2 at Forest Park.
POLITICS
The event allowed voters to show support for Republican candidates running for state office, including U.S. Sen. Mike Braun for governor and Micah Beckwith for lieutenant governor.
Speakers included State Treasurer Daniel Elliot, State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen.
Braun outlined his campaign priorities, which includes property tax reform and lowering health care costs.
“We are going to reform and bring down health care costs in this state,” Braun said. “We’re going to make sure our workforce is working and we’re not going to let any of the woke agenda come into our community or our state.”
Beckwith expressed his support for Braun’s agenda.
“I’m going to tell you right now, Mike Braun is going to be a leader that is not
lowering state debt, among other topics.
“You’re in a city that has completely reformed how we support our men and women in blue, and we are the party that backs the blue,” Jensen said. “I believe Noblesville can be a picture of the future of Indiana. We can tell the story of what it’s like to govern, get stuff done, keep taxes low, keep businesses open, to keep our kids employed or keep our kids in school, and keep our kids coming back to our state and our city.”
afraid to jump in and get his hands dirty,” Beckwith said. “We have been void of good, strong leadership for a while on a state level. We’ve got a leader now that is giving us permission to come together, to unify and to find solutions for these problems.”
Elliot, Nieshalla and Jenson also spoke and talked about family rights for kids and
Hamilton County Republican Party Chairman Mario Massillamany encouraged Republican supporters to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.
“The biggest thing we need to do in Indiana is get the Republicans out to vote,” Massillamany said. “We need to understand that this is a marathon and not a sprint. We need to keep up that energy and make sure that we get our people to come out and vote.”
For more, visit hamiltoncountygop.org.
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun speaks to the crowd at the Great Outdoor Party. (Photo by Conrad Otto)
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Fishers native takes new role with Muslim advocacy group
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Community engagement and advocacy come naturally to Fishers native Yaquob Saadeh, and the recent IU-Indianapolis graduate is using those skills as the new community engagement coordinator for the Indiana Muslim Advocacy Network.
OUTREACH
Saadeh, 22, attended Eman Schools in Fishers — a private Muslim school — and has been involved in Fishers’ Muslim community throughout his life. He said he loved growing up in Fishers, although there were some challenges.
“As a Palestinian living in kind of a suburban Midwestern town, sometimes you don’t feel like you fit in,” he said. “I’ve seen my mom get treated a certain way because she very clearly identifies as a Muslim with her head scarf. And I think in those instances, I didn’t really know how to react, just because I was so young, but it always kind of made me feel like there needs to be someone or a guiding voice or an organization that is advocating on behalf of Muslims when it comes to that stuff.”
“There’s so many small Muslim communities, and so I want to make sure that I’m reaching out to those communities and involving them in our advocacy efforts.”
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and I just realized my passion altogether lies in working with communities directly and building them up. And so that’s kind of how I transitioned into this role with the Indiana Muslim Advocacy Network.”
As IMAN’s community engagement coordinator, Saadeh said he will focus on making connections with various Muslim communities throughout the state, from central Indiana, where the organization is based, to Evansville in the south, Fort Wayne in the northeast and Crown Point in the northwest.
Saadeh said negative attitudes toward Muslims haven’t really improved since he was a kid. He said his mother and sister still experience reactions to their traditional Muslim attire, including slurs yelled out by people in passing vehicles. One thing that has improved, though, is how the family reacts. Before, he said, they internalized their emotions.
“Now, we have a very open dialog about (how) this person is not secure in his Americanhood, so he’s coming after my Americanhood,” he said. “We know that regardless of how that person feels, we’re just as American, if not more American, than they are.”
As a college student, Saadeh became involved in advocacy for Muslims and Arabs. He founded the Middle Eastern Student Association at IU-Indianapolis and helped start an Indiana chapter of the national American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.
“That kind of got me more connected with the student communities,” he said. “I was working a lot with partners and other student organizations and collaborating,
“There’s so many small Muslim communities, and so I want to make sure that I’m reaching out to those communities and involving them in our advocacy efforts,” he said. “We want to make sure that our policies that we’re advocating for are actually ones that affect not just Muslims in central Indiana, but all across the state.”
To accomplish that, Saadeh said he’s been on a listening tour, visiting mosques in various communities. He said he particularly wants to reach out to Muslims who haven’t been involved in the past. He said Muslim citizens need to be more involved if they want to help make positive changes.
“A lot of people are just very, very hesitant, especially when you’re speaking from the immigrant point of view,” he said. “A lot of immigrant families come from countries where they feel they don’t trust the government or there’s corruption. They don’t know that they can talk to their officials. Not all of them know that they can reach out.”
Saadeh stressed that IMAN is a nonpartisan organization that advocates for all Muslim Hoosiers, regardless of their ethnic or racial background.
For more about IMAN, visit imanadvocates.org.
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RELAUNCHING THE CHALLENGE
Volleyball fundraiser to benefit ALS patient
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
It has been 10 years since the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge went viral on social media, and one Noblesville resident wants to revive it this year with the help of iBeach31.
iBeach31, an outdoor beach volleyball venue at 750 E. 181st St. in Westfield, will host a volleyball tournament Sept. 7 to raise money for Deb Sarkisian, the mother of Noblesville resident Kailey Kniola. Sarkisian was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in 2022.
ALS is a disease where the neurons that generally connect the brain to muscles become defective. People with ALS slowly lose muscle control. For Kniola’s mom, 65, it started in her legs.
“She had a drop foot, and she noticed that her foot was dragging, causing her to fall,” Kniola said. “It took about a year for her to get a diagnosis. That’s part of the problem with ALS. It typically does take a long time to get diagnosed. She got her federal diagnosis in May 2022.”
Sarkisian, who previously walked 10,000 steps a day and was an avid pickleball player, went from being a healthy, retired woman to requiring a wheelchair in less than two years.
“She can’t stand, and she can’t use her legs at all,” Kniola said. “She has one stable arm. That’s how rapid of a decline the disease can be. When you get the diagnosis, the prognosis is that your life expectancy is normally only three to five years. It can start anywhere in the body and then progress. So, with her, it was her feet and legs, then one of her hands and arms, now her other hand and arm.”
With medical costs increasing, Kniola has teamed up with iBeach31 to host a volleyball tournament, where 50 percent of the funds will go to Sarkisian.
“She has had two bigger expenses lately,” Kniola said. “She got a sit-to-stand wheelchair. It’s really nice because it helps her stand and stretch out and not have to be sitting on her butt or reclining all day. So, costs will be associated with that. And then, because she is wheelchair-bound, they had to get a wheelchair-compatible car. So, those two items were a pretty penny. Any proceeds will go directly to those
two items and any other medical equipment it can help cover. The rest of the proceeds will go to iBeach for the costs associated with hosting the tournament.”
The volleyball tournament begins at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at iBeach31. It is a quads co-ed tournament, with teams of four that must include at least one female. The cost is $30 per player and $120 per team. Those who register by Aug. 26 will receive a free T-shirt.
“There are two different divisions, intermediate and competitive,” Kniola said. “We will also be hosting raffles with signed jerseys and volleyballs, and some of the folks who were at the Olympics will be signing volleyballs. I’ve also been reaching out to local organizations that are donating items. So, we’ll have a bunch of random items and a raffle where folks can pay for tickets, which will also help raise money for my mom.”
One of the main goals of the fundraiser is to revive the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, created 10 years ago. According to the ALS Association, the challenge involves pouring a bucket of ice water over a person’s head, either by another person or self-administered, to promote awareness of ALS and encourage donations to research.
“We are going to encourage everyone that comes to the tournament to make the traditional ice bucket video and nominate
three other people to do the challenge,” Kniola said. “I assume we’ll post some on the iBeach Instagram, but then we will also encourage all the individuals to post on their own social media. We will have some ice and encourage people to bring ice as well.”
Katie Conner, co-owner of iBeach31, said one of the centerpieces of the business’s vision and mission is to connect the community. One way it does that is by hosting charity events throughout the year.
“I think when we have a very specific cause to raise money for, it is even easier to say let’s all gather together,” Conner said. “For example, we’re trying to raise money for a wheelchair for Kailey’s mom, and we know how debilitating this disease is. Kailey, her husband and their group of friends have been part of our community since we opened seven years ago. To be able to give back to them and their family and make a difference and an impact is really important to us.”
Kniola, who played volleyball growing up and regularly plays at iBeach, looks forward to spreading awareness of ALS through the Ice Bucket Challenge.
“I feel like most people probably remember the Ice Bucket Challenge from when it first happened, and it’s crazy to think that it was 10 years ago,” Kniola said. “I’m planning on taking a minute to remind everyone to appreciate the fact that they can be out there and feel that sand in their toes and the sun on their skin. Unfortunately,
with my mom, her ability to play the sport that she loved was taken away. So, I am just looking forward to reminding everyone to appreciate what they have and raise a little bit of money for my mom.”
To sign-up for the event, visit volleyballlife.com/tournament/22915.
ON THE COVER: From left, Kailey’s husband Adam, Kailey and Katie and Josh Cowell will
10 YEARS OF THE ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE
According to the ALS Association, the Ice Bucket Challenge was started in 2014 by ALS patients Anthony Senerchia, Pete Frates and Pat Quinn.
The association’s website states that the men inspired more than 17 million people around the world to dump ice water on their heads and donate to an ALS organization. The initiative raised awareness of the disease worldwide and collected $115 million to support ALS research and care for people living with it. For more about the challenge and to learn how to participate in the 10year anniversary, visit als.org/ibc.
host the fundraiser Sept. 7. (Photo courtesy of Kailey Kniola)
Kailey Kniola, left, and her mom Deb Sarkisian. (Photo courtesy of Kailey Kniola)
The volleyball tournament to raise funds for Deb Sarkisian will be at iBeach Sept. 7 at 750 E. 181st St. in Westfield. (Photo courtesy of Katie Conner)
Carmel Community Players set to present rare horror show
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Persistence paid off for Lori Raffel.
Raffel has been wanting to direct “The Woman in Black” since she first proposed the play to Carmel Community Players five years ago.
“The rights have been tied up by a Chicago theater for the past three years and after checking every morning for the past year I discovered it was available and I proposed it again,” she said. “We are the first theater in central Indiana to undertake this production.”
The CCP production is set for Aug. 16 to 25 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel
Raffel said the play centers on a lawyer, Kipps, who is obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the specter of a woman in black. He engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. Only two actors are on stage with lines during the entire play.
“It’s not an easy project to take on for me as the director, and certainly for the actors who do most of the heavy lifting with lines and blocking and special effects,” Raffel said. “I have concentrated on the telling of the story because I think that is what theater is about, but there are scary and surprising elements throughout the show. The Woman in Black appears on stage during the show, but she does not speak. Surprisingly, I had six women audition for the part of the Woman in Black.”
The Carmel resident said the play is set in a Victorian theater in London in the early 20th century.
“The stage is set to show that a show recently closed on the stage, so there are set pieces and furniture sprinkled around the stage left over from the last production,” Raffel said. “The characters use these items to create their story, so the intimacy of The Cat stage is perfect for the show.”
Noblesville resident Earl Campbell plays Kipps. He said he was familiar with the storyline as he read the book “The Woman in Black” by Susan Hill around Halloween several years ago.
Campbell said he enjoys the opportunity to play multiple characters within the course of the story. He said he plays characters from Kipps’ memories as he relays the story to The Actor.
The challenge, Campbell said, is the number of lines he and fellow actor Todd Isaac have on stage.
“That’s a lot of lines for only two actors in a 90-minute show, and it’s not just the lines, but it’s the accent and the dense storytelling and descriptions,” Campbell said. “It’s just not how the majority of people speak on a day-to-day basis, not in Indiana. So, it’s been a lot of line repetition — drilling the lines and imprinting them.”
Campbell said he must perform a different variation of English depending on which character he is playing in the show.
Isaac, a Zionsville resident whose character is titled The Actor, said he was only slightly familiar with the play before auditions, reading the script once right before.
The biggest challenge, Issac said, was presenting horror on the stage.
“It’s not an easy thing to do and I was excited to give this a whirl,” he said. “(I’ve) always been a big fan of horror, whether on stage or screen. It’s always been more difficult on stage.”
Isaac said the type of English spoken in the play isn’t easy to memorize.
“Doesn’t roll off the tongue like other shows,” he said.
This is Isaac’s first appearance with CCP.
“I only moved to the Indianapolis area a few years ago,” he said. “I don’t have a go-to theater company. It always depends on the show.”
Megan Janning, from Brownsburg, appears in the title role. Carmel resident Margot Everitt is the producer. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
‘LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL’
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” runs through Aug. 25 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Barracuda: America’s Heart Tribute is set for Aug. 16, followed by Bubbles Up! Let’s Celebrate Jimmy Buffett Aug. 17 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com
SYMPHONY ON THE PRAIRIE
Hollywood Nights: A Bob Seger Experience concert is set for Aug. 16, followed by Let’s Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience Aug. 17 at Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Both performances start at 8 p.m. For more, visit indianapolissymphony. org. SYMPHONY ON THE PRAIRIE THE STRUTS
The Struts will appear with opening act Barns Courtney at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. For more, visit rock the ruins. For more, visit rocktheruins.com.
DISPATCHES
Emmylou Harris to perform at Palladium — Recently added to the 2024-25 Center Presents schedule is legendary singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris, who has released more than 25 albums. She will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 3, 2025, at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Harris is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and 14 Grammy Awards. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Country rock group Alabama set for Fishers Event Center — Multi-platinum selling country rock group Alabama has announced its “Roll on 2 North America” tour will include a stop Dec. 9 at the new Fishers Event Center. The concert will feature special guest Lee Greenwood. Tickets are now on sale at FishersEventCenter.com.
Todd Isaac, left, and Earl Campbell rehearse for “The Woman in Black.” (Photo courtesy of Samantha Kelly)
FREE EVENT LATE NIGHT ON MAIN
Feeling strapped for cash but still want to have some fun? Each week, Current helps you find things to do without breaking the bank. Here’s what’s on tap this week:
Carmel Porchfest presents Late Night on Main with Midnight Red Eye Band. The street party, 1 E. Main St., Carmel, begins at 7 p.m. while the music starts at 9 p.m. Learn more at carmelporchfest.org.
OTHER FREE AREA EVENTS
COOL CAREERS — Learn what it takes to become a film or television producer from experienced film and television manager/producer Jennifer A. Haire. The hourlong event is presented by Hamilton East Public Library-Fishers and is at 6 p.m. Aug. 15. Free registration is required at hepl.libnet.info/event/10933027
Face 2 Face at Conner Prairie
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Billy Joel understands one day his touring career will be over.
CONCERT
So, Mike Santoro said when he met Joel, the 75-year-old piano man offered support for Santoro’s tribute act.
GARAGE & BREEZEWAY
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“The way he said it, we are keeping his music alive because he won’t be doing it forever,” Santoro said. “When he’s off the road and fans see one of our shows and they’re buying a record or downloading music, they’re not buying from us, they’re buying from him.”
The Face 2 Face tribute act, with Santoro as Joel and Ronnie Smith as Elton John, will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie in Fishers.
Santoro and Ronnie Smith formed Face 2 Face in 2010. Santoro also performs as Billy Joel in a solo act called The Stranger.
Then we come back to do an hour and 15 minutes Face 2 Face. That’s what we’re doing (at Conner Prairie).”
Santoro, 55, said they have played Symphony on the Prairie several times. The concert stays true to the live music performance of both performers.
Santoro has seen Billy Joel and Elton John perform live, but never saw the duo together when they toured at Face to Face. Their last tour together was in 2009-10.
“We come out together with the band and play four songs,” Santoro said. “Then Elton would exit and I would do a set for 40 minutes. Then he would do a set for 40 minutes, followed by a short intermission.
“We patterned the show on how they did it,” Santoro said. “It worked for them and we hoped it would work for us and it has.” For more, visit indianapolissymphony.org and face2facetribute.com.
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Mike Santoro performs as Billy Joel in a Face 2 Face tribute show. (Photo courtesy of Mike Santoro)
NIGHT & DAY
Costumes star in GHDT event
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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “Fashion at The Florence: GHDT Costumes Past and Present on the Runway” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at The Florence, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel.
FUNDRAISER
The fundraiser supports production expenses for the company’s new season, which begins with “Autumn Nights” Oct. 25-26 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
GHDT is known for its costumes that range from simple elegance to fantastic fashion, often with a global flair. GHDT Executive Artistic Director Gregory Hancock makes or curates all the costumes for the company’s productions.
“People often have great interest in the costumes of GHDT and are fascinated with the stories behind the costumes” Hancock stated. “I have selected costumes from the vast and eclectic collection that represent a small portion of the scope of costuming in GHDT productions.”
According to organizers, the event will be an opportunity to hear Hancock talk
Gregory Hancock and GHDT company members. (Photo courtesy of GHDT)
about the inspiration behind his creations and see them presented as fashion on the runway, instead of the concert stage.
It will be the first event held in The Florence following the final installation of additional theatrical lighting and a new sound system in July.
The event is for ages 21 and older with cocktail or semiformal attire requested. There will be a silent auction and light refreshments offered. Seating is limited. Tickets are $100.
For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.
GriefShare seminar returns
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Noblesville First United Methodist Church at 2051 Monument St. in Noblesville recently announced the beginning of its next GriefShare session that will be open to the community.
CONNECTION
The fall GriefShare weekly sessions will meet Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 15. Participants are invited to join anytime during the 13 weeks of meetings. A one-time registration fee of $20 is appreciated.
According to Coleen Albright, lead facilitator for the seminar, GriefShare is a 13-week nondenominational group featuring Christ-centered programming that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. Noblesville First United Methodist Church started the program in 2012.
“There was a need identified at our church for people who were grieving, and a couple who had lost a son in 2010 had been introduced to GriefShare,” Albright
said. “GriefShare is international material that is available to churches around the world.”
Albright said the DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. Daily work in the GriefShare workbook also helps people reflect on their grief experience and the healing process.
“It’s always amazing to me to watch folks from the beginning, when they arrive that first night, and then see how they progress during the course of the 13 weeks just by being with other people and listening to the material that’s presented in the videos and workbook,” Albright said.
The GriefShare group is led by people Albright said have experienced grief and successfully rebuilt their lives.
“I think it’s given people who are grieving an opportunity to come together, find each other and realize that they aren’t alone,” Albright said. For more, visit noblesvillefirst.com.
Holliday Park offers a challenge
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
If your goal is to combine a stroll through nature with leg day, then Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd. in Indianapolis, is the place for you.
Located on 94 acres of greenspace along the White River, the park’s eight trails total 3.5 miles and wind through wooded ravines with varying elevation changes, from trail inclines to several stone and wood staircases. The staircase on Trail 4 totals 125 steps of varying heights and surfaces and is not recommended for anyone who is not steady on their feet. It is one of several stairways in the park.
The trail along the river combines natural surfaces with boardwalks, with access in several sections to the banks of the White River. Although the trail can be moderately difficult, there are also several overlooks and benches to make the journey worth it.
Although the trails are marked, getting your bearings might be hard on your first visit, so taking a photo of the map available at each trailhead is recommended.
Not interested in a difficult hike? Hol-
TAKE A HIKE!
liday Park still has something for you. Besides a playground, pavilion, garden, outdoor learning lab and nature center, Holliday Park is home to The Ruins — an art project dedicated in 1973 and revitalized in 2016. The Ruins includes three sculptures from the facade of the St. Paul Building, a skyscraper in New York City built in 1898 and dismantled in 1959. The City of Indianapolis won a bid to move the sculptures to the park.
Learn more at hollidaypark.org.
Holliday Park is located at 6363 Spring Mill Rd. in Indianapolis. (Photo by Marney Simon)
Nonprofit to hold open house
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Independent Living for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, a Zionsville-based nonprofit that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Boone, Hamilton and Hendricks counties, will host its fifth-anniversary open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the ILADD Sunshine Barn at 4025 Whitestown Pkwy. in Lebanon.
PROGRAMMING
The event will include exhibits and demonstrations of ILADD’s programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Anyone new to ILADD will be entered in a prize drawing, and food trucks will sell food during the event.
Michele Gray, ILADD Inc.’s program manager, said the organization was established in 2019. It focuses on education, social and housing.
“Our target audience is adults with developmental disabilities and they have to be 18 or older,” Gray said. “For the educational piece, we offer classes directly to adults with developmental disabilities, like
cooking classes and budgeting workshops. For the social aspect, we have game nights twice a month.”
Gray said the housing aspect of ILADD’s mission is in the developmental stage.
“Housing-wise, we are part of the Wild Air housing community being built in Zionsville,” Gray said. “We will be donated some land in partnership with (the developer) Old Town, and we will have a little community of 15 to 17 houses of our own. Our self-advocates will actually be the homeowners.”
Gray said ILADD has grown substantially in the last five years, and she wants to expand programming into other communities in the near future.
“We’ve got a lot of Zionsville, Whitestown and Lebanon families that we are already serving, and we are seeing growing numbers visiting us from Westfield, Carmel, Noblesville and Brownsburg. We’ve been trying to grow our programs and draw from other communities,” Gray said.
Registration for the open house is appreciated by emailing program.manager@ iladdinc.org. For more about ILADD, visit iladdinc.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 TH , 2024
11AM to 3PM at Lucas Estate, Carmel, IN
COME BY OUR SHOWROOM
Autumn Elegance
STYLE SHOW & LUNCHEON
Riverview Health Auxiliary invites you to the Autumn Elegance Style Show & Luncheon featuring the latest fashions from The Secret Ingredient.
When: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Where: The Bridgewater Club 3535 East 161st Street, Carmel, IN 46033
Registration & Shopping: 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Style Show, Luncheon & Gift Basket Raffle: 12 p.m.
A cash bar will be available. The Gift Basket Raffle may be paid for with cash or debit card only—no credit card.
$60/ticket
Sponsored by Riverview Health Medical Staff
Have a seat — and shut up
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
What has happened to the art of sitting? People nowadays don’t just sit. They have to be involved in some activity like emailing, blogging, tweeting, reading or watching TV.
HUMOR
When I was a kid, people in my neighborhood sat on their front porches. Since this was New York, they were mostly protecting their valuables or waiting for the police to arrive. They were sitting, nonetheless. You do see people sitting in a doctor’s office — but these people are waiting. Big difference.
In some of those old English manors, there were sitting rooms. But if you ever saw a movie or read a book about life in those days, you’d know that people also did a lot of yakking to each other while they were sitting. They would converse about the murder that had just occurred in the sewing room or speculate about why the downstairs maid was spending so much time upstairs. In reality, these were talking rooms, not sitting rooms. My wife was addicted to “Downton Abbey.” A lot of talking in that show … OK, and maybe a few liaisons thrown in.
We need to applaud the historical significance of this leisurely activity. For it is in this repose that the truly lazy people of the world have made their impact. Do you think it was hardworking folks who came up with the idea for the backhoe, the chainsaw and the snow blower? Heavens no. It was the sluggish and the indolent looking for a way to get their work done quickly, so they could just sit for the rest of the day.
Cracker Barrel has tried to bring back sitting as an art form. The restaurants have these nifty front porches lined with sturdy rocking chairs. This is sit waiting to happen.
Sitting alone inside your house is actually a little weird. You see, part of the charm
We need to applaud the historical significance of this leisurely activity. For it is in this repose that the truly lazy people of the world have made their impact –
DICK WOLFSIE
of sitting is that you are publicly displaying that you have the time and the inclination to just park your rear end in a chair. Not a bill to pay, a chore to do or a place to go. You can’t flaunt this in private. If word got out you were in your spare bedroom staring at the walls, the neighbors would call for some form of crisis intervention. But sit on your front step and gaze into space with a slight smirk and there is immediate neighborhood speculation about an unexpected inheritance or gossip about you and the new UPS driver.
Sometimes to relax, I just sit in my driveway in an old beach chair. When my neighbor Josh sees me, he always grabs a stool from his garage and plants himself next to me. Then he wants to chat endlessly about politics or religion, but lately I’ve mustered up the nerve to tell Josh I’d rather be alone. Some people just don’t sit well with me.
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10. Rating for many HBO shows
14. On the briny 15. Amazed 16. Hurries
17. Site of the Dan Quayle Vice Presidential Museum
19. Picnic pests
20. Kuaba Gallery display
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22. Alley howler
24. Mr. Clean rival
26. Floral neckwear
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43. Site of the RV Museum and Hall of Fame
44. Historic period
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53. “Hold on a ___!”
56. Replies to an invitation, briefly
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67. Site of the Insane Asylum Museum
70. KFC offering
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72. Type of dancer
73. Lord’s wife
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2. Loan shark’s practice
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4. Boater or bowler
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6. Christmas tree topper
7. Roasted in the Village order
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9. Dispatched
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13. Aide (Abbr.)
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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE Hamilton SUPERIOR COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF Hamilton ) CAUSE No.29C01-2406-MI-006601 RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: ) )
Mursal Mikael Malik ) Petitioner )
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Mursal Mikael Malik, whose mailing address is: 14254 mourning dove 1n. Ant #106 and if different, my residence address is: in the Hamilton County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Mursal Mikael Malik has filed a petition in the Hamilton Court requesting that his name be changed to Mursal Rizwan. Notice is fiirther given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on November 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Mursal Mikael Malik Petitioner
July 5, 2024
Date Kathy Kreag Williams Judicial Officer
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35. Oodles
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39. Approves
40. PU prof’s degree
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47. FedEx alternative
49. Leppert Mortuaries
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BorgWarner PDS (USA), Inc. seeks a Sr. Software Engineer based out of our office at 2151 E Lincoln Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned office address; from our technical center, 13975 BorgWarner Drive, Noblesville, Indiana 46060; and from home. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the aforementioned office address. Note, this position does not require travel. Design and implement embedded software solutions for automotive controllers, among other duties. Email resume to ccregar@borgwarner.com and reference job number R2024-1124.
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