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Lack of mask mandate leaves businesses to set their own policies By Jarred Meeks jarred@currentnoblesville.com Businesses in central Indiana have been forced to decide if they will require customers to wear face coverPANDEMIC ings after health officials released new guidance but no mandates. The response from the business community has varied. Some are requiring masks, others are not and some feel they can’t enforce a mask requirement without a state or county mandate. Because of the pervasiveness of the COVID-19 delta variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance July 27 recommending individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear face masks in indoor areas of substantial or high transmission, which includes all of central Indiana, according to the CDC. Local health departments soon followed suit and issued new guidance echoing the CDC’s call to recommend masks. But because masks are not mandated, as they previously had been in Indiana, businesses now must choose whether to require masks or leave them up to personal choice. Some businesses have chosen not to require masks. Curt Whitesell, owner of Greek’s Pizzeria at 231 Park St. in Westfield, said the restaurant has chosen not to have an independent policy regarding masks for employees or guests. “It was important to us to have as normal and comfortable an environment as possible for those that chose to work or dine with us and to implement an unnecessary or opinionated policy on either party seemed counterproductive,” Whitesell said. “For our guests, we always encourage them to dine with us when they feel comfortable, and if a mask is part of that process, they are more than welcome to practice that right. As for our employees, many of them are under the age of 18, so after the mask mandate was lifted, we asked them to discuss with their families their best individual practice. “We will always follow what we are legally mandated, but beyond that it is an individual choice and we have had zero pushback from either side.” Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys in Carmel required masks during the mandate, but the store now recommends customers wear masks. Store manager Keri Dorsey said the decision was made because Kits & Kaboodle

Health officials say COVID-19 is not as easily spread outdoors, but businesses are left to decide whether to require face masks indoors after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended all individuals in areas of substantial or high transmission wear masks. Above, diners eat outdoors at Muldoon’s in Carmel. (Photo by Jarred Meeks)

is a children’s store, and children younger than 12 are not eligible for a vaccine. Other businesses have chosen to require masks for all customers, regardless of vaccination status. Angela Gapinski, owner of Root 31, at 226 Park St. in Westfield, and Remedy, at 203 Jersey St. in Westfield, said her businesses require masks and have “always followed the CDC’s recommendations, and we will continue to regarding masks.” “We are thankful our entire staff is vaccinated; however, we care about our community’s well-being over our individual comforts,” Gapinski said. “Wearing a mask is an easy way to show our neighbors that we care and a simple way to protect the most vulnerable.” Liz Esra, who co-owns Cobblestone in Zionsville, said her restaurant is following guidance from the Boone County Health Dept. but is not requiring masks. “I honestly think for a lot of people it’s going to take a mandate for them to wear (masks) again because it was at times difficult to enforce them when the mandate was in effect,” Esra said. The delta variant has caused an increase in cases in recent weeks, leading to a surge not seen since winter, when cases were highest. On Aug. 11, the Indiana State Dept. of Health reported a seven-day moving average of 1,833 cases, the highest average

since Feb. 6. The ISDH reported a seven-day moving average of 196 on June 28. Hospitalizations and test positivity rates also are rising, although deaths remain at record lows. Health officials say vaccinated residents account for an exceedingly low number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths and that vaccines provide the best form of protection against the disease. But some business owners believe conflicting views surrounding vaccinations have made it difficult for business owners and their employees to consider policing mask policies. Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Allyson Gutwein said because of employee shortages, many businesses feel they are not capable of enforcing mask requirements. “I think for many of our businesses, they would appreciate having a state or county mandate about masks,” Gutwein said. “If you are going into one restaurant or one business where it requires it and another doesn’t, it leaves a level of ambiguity, and it puts it up to that business owner. You already have a number of employees that are under a great deal of stress because they are already working more hours and doing more than what’s in their capacity than in the past. Having to police mask wearing on top of that is difficult.” Current editors Anna Skinner and AnnMarie Shambaugh contributed to this story.

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didn’t include Larsen’s comments and were incomplete and inaccurate. He said there also was no recording in the minutes about The Westfield City Council met Aug. 9. a council member’s question regarding the Per the first agenda item, City Attorney software. Manny Herceg “It was just glossing over what GOVERNMENT expressed happened with the clerk’s full stateconcern about ment,” Herceg said. “It’s a concern. the council’s minutes from its July It’s a public record. That’s going to 26 meeting. be cemented and it’s not accurate.” At that meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Gossard is responsible for recording Cindy Gossard said the BeyondTrust the council’s minutes. software the city uses for remote Council President Mike Johns said Herceg IT assistance resembled spyware the council would take Herceg’s and shared concerns she and her office had concerns under consideration and asked for about the software. IT Director Chris Larsen the minutes to be reviewed and be presentresponded by saying the software wasn’t ed at the next council meeting. spyware, and a lengthy discussion ensued. For more, visit westfield.in.gov. Herceg said the minutes of that meeting

Woofstock Survivor 5K returns By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Dogs of all shapes and sizes will take part in the Humane Society for Hamilton County’s Woofstock Survivor 5K EVENT and Dog Walk. “We have people pushing them in strollers if they are super little,” said Megan Davis, Humane Society for Hamilton County senior communications manager. “People run with their dogs or walk with them. While it is competitive, it’s a family friendly (event).” The 13th annual Woofstock Survivor 5K and Dog Walk is set for Aug. 21 at Four Day Ray in Fishers. The event benefits the survivor program, which provides funds for emergency and lifesaving medical care to 1,500 animals each year. The program is fully funded through donations. “We encourage all racers to create a fundraising page that can be done when they buy their tickets and register for the race,” Davis said. “Our goal is $40,000, and we’re already at more than 20 percent of that goal.” Davis said the event is able to bring back

Woofstock Survivor 5K returns Aug. 21 at Four Day Ray in Fishers. (Photo courtesy of Furtography Studio)

vendors, which weren’t on-site in 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions Top youth, individual, corporate and team fundraisers will be awarded different prizes as well as overall male and female winners and age group winners. There are fundraising prizes as well. The in-person entry fee is $45 for entries and $30 for the virtual option. Online registration ends Aug. 20. To register, visit hamiltonhumane.com.

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Atkinson takes unlikely route to Ivy Tech chancellor post By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Given the extremely shaky start of her academic career, Stacy Atkinson seemed an unlikely candidate to EDUCATION become chancellor of Ivy Tech Hamilton County. “I can tell you I wouldn’t be standing here today if I didn’t take a lot of risks,” Atkinson said. “I’m not supposed to be here.” The Westfield resident shared her journey with the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Noblesville Annual Leadership Luncheon audience July 28 at Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville. English is not Atkinson’s first language as her parents and sisters spoke Spanish at home. “I grew up thinking educators are the most important people in the world,” Atkinson said. Her mother wondered why her daughter wasn’t learning English in second grade in New York City, so her mother went to the principal. “Something was wrong with me. I was in English as a Second Language classroom with 24 other Spanish-speaking students and a Spanish-speaking teacher and at no point was I going to learn the English language,” Atkinson said. “So, my mom protested to get me taken out of ESL, which they didn’t want to do in Brooklyn in the late ‘80s. She fought, and she is the reason I can speak the English language. She is the reason I have been taught to be bold and be brave. My mom taught me to speak even if your voice is shaky. Her voice was very shaky. She is a teeny, tiny woman, 5-foot-1, who didn’t speak the English language but made sure she got her point across and got me pulled out. My mom is my hero.” Atkinson had attended kindergarten at 4 years old, so she graduated high school at 17. “At this point, I was at the smallest Catholic girls high school in Brooklyn,” Atkinson said. “I was going to go to college and I was first generation. My parents didn’t go to college and my older sister dropped out of high school and joined the Army.” Atkinson said she was used to be awakened by her mother at 6:45 a.m. every day. She lost that discipline going to college. “My neighbors were playing beer pong on

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Runner Satterfield seeks to help HSE win state title By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hamilton Southeastern High School senior cross-country runner Nolan Satterfield has set high expectations for the team and himself for the season. Satterfield finished ninth in the 2020 IHSAA boys cross-country state meet in a time of 15:53.9, helping the Royals to a sixth-place team finish. “Individually, I’m setting the bar at a top-10 finish again,” Satterfield said. “I’m putting in a lot of work and I’m putting in a push for top five this year. As a team, we definitely have a lot of talent. We are returning all of our guys that scored last year. We’re all going to be seniors that will be scoring for us. We want to win a state championship and that’s our goal. We know it’s going to be hard work, but we know we can do it.” Satterfield was 46th in the 2019 state meet in 16:25.9 as a sophomore and HSE was 10th. As a freshman, Satterfield placed 115th and the Royals finished 13th. Following his freshman year, Satterfield decided to give up basketball and concen-

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Westfield Democrats Club to conduct back-to-school event -- The Westfield Democrats Club will conduct an event at 6:30 pm. Aug. 18 at Jan’s Village Pizza, 108 S. Union St., for a family social. Teachers, kids and friends are invited to join members to celebrate a successful return to school. The event may be moved to Asa Bales Park if necessary due to COVID-19 restrictions. Indiana Criminal Justice Institute launches new effort – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute recently launched a new effort designed to connect victims of a violent crime with support and services. By visiting hopeandhelpin.org, crime victims and survivors in Indiana can find resources on a variety of topics ranging from domestic violence and sexual assault to human trafficking, with more expected to be added over time. Free budgeting course – Centier Bank has launched a free e-course on budgeting through Centier To You, the bank’s financial education series. The course includes budgeting worksheets for those just getting started and tips for consumers looking to tweak existing budgets. Learn more at centier.com/centier-to-you-budgeting. Spartz accepting military academy applications – U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) is accepting applications for military academy nominations for the class of 2026. To be considered for a nomination, applicants must be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of the 5th Congressional District, must be at least 17 years old but not yet 23 years old and unmarried without children and under no legal obligation to support children or other dependents. Fill out an application at https://spartz.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations and submit to SpartzAcademyNominations@mail.house. gov. Applications must be received no later than Oct. 15. North Central Beekeepers Club to meet – The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at Cool Creek Nature Center in Westfield at 6:30 p.m. Experienced beekeepers will be available to answer any questions a half hour before the meeting starts. Meetings are free to attend by all levels of beekeepers located centrally north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming beekeepers are welcome. The Aug. 18 meeting will feature a roundtable of questions and answers and a presentation on what beekeepers should be doing in August and September.

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By Haley Miller news@currentinwestfield.com After experiencing chronic stress, health problems and burnout in the corporate world, Elizabeth DiCristofano decided to prioritize wellness not only for herself, but for other female entrepreneurs as well. This year, DiCristofano became a certified functional medicine health coach. She primarily works with entrepreneurial women ages 40 to 60 to help them improve their overall wellness. “These are women who are taking care of not only their own businesses, being in a higher executive role, but also being a mother, being a caretaker,” said DiCristofano, a Westfield resident. “It causes havoc on their body.” DiCristofano offers a six-week program of individualized coaching sessions to help women create a plan to manage chronic stress and heighten their sense of wellness. “The biggest thing for me, and I think for them, is not just the physical results, it’s the ‘aha moment’ that, ‘I can do this,’” DiCristofano said. “I don’t need to rely on others to take care of my own health.” DiCristofano said she helps women approach well-being holistically. For example, in sessions, she reviews the client’s sleep, diet and lifestyle habits to find where stress and health problems may arise. She said the key to success is making small, achievable goals, which can be as simple as developing and adhering to a morning routine. “If you’re rushing out the door to go to work, maybe a

protein shake,” DiCristofano said. “Start there. Start small. Start where we could implement, not add.” DiCristofano uses a 1-10 scale called the Wheel of Life to track different aspects of her clients’ progress and set goals for desirable behaviors in the future. She said fluctuations and setbacks from week to week are normal. “We all know things happen in our lives,” DiCristofano said. “You were at an eight or a seven last week and this week you’re at a five. It’s OK. Let’s see what happened and how we can get through this together.” Kelly Ponticelli, 42, a longtime friend turned client, said during their sessions DiCristofano helped her recognize her pain and trauma. Ponticelli faced recurrent pregnancy loss and has dealt with autoimmune disease throughout her life. “She’s very nurturing and supportive, and she’s a good listener,” Ponticelli said. “She saw things clearly as an outsider but was also very supportive of the choices that I’ve made and the journey that I’ve gone through.” DiCristofano said the role of a health coach is never to judge or prescribe. Instead, it’s to be a listener and accountability partner. “We have so many questions that are unanswered or questions that we don’t know to ask,” DiCristofano said. “Whether it’s functional medicine or conventional, either way, we need to have somebody who understands and who could be there for us to help guide us through challenges.” In the future, DiCristofano said she will provide services for corporate wellness and continue taking cli-

ents personally. She said coaching other women has contributed to her own wellness. “It’s a journey that I went through as well, along with them,” DiCristofano said. “It’s a growth of helping other women understand that not only is it never too late to take back your health but that they are worth it.” ON THE COVER: Elizabeth DiCristofano works through a session with client Kelly Ponticelli. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

HOSLITIC APPROACH Functional medicine health coach Elizabeth DiCristofano said clients often come to her with many different symptoms, such as hair loss, weight gain or headaches. She said taking a holistic approach to health helps clients identify a root cause off issues. “We are holistic beings,” DiCristofano said. “When one thing is out of whack, your whole system is out of whack.” Kelly Ponticelli, a former client of DiCristofano, said the holistic method to wellness helped her take back control of her health. As an individual with an autoimmune disease, she said she has needed to learn her triggers and how to put herself first during sessions with DiCristofano. “Liz helped me realize that the choices I’m making are affecting everything about me – mental, physical and emotional,” Ponticelli said.

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For many of us, the lockdowns and closed restaurants precipitated by the pandemic and our reaction to it led to a renewed interest in the food we eat. For months, it was nearly impossible to purchase the ingredients for us to make our own bread. The lowly yeast packet was elevated to a highly prized and often hoarded treasure. Still, benefitted by countless cookbooks that we’d not touched in years, or by the ubiquitous nature of the internet query (ask your browser how to boil an egg and you will find nearly infinite advisors), we came to experiment with home cooking. The plebeian meatloaf became an Epicurean delight. And common stew was explored in every variation. There is Irish stew, but it is only the beginning. Wikipedia’s page, List of stews, outlines a few, 177 to be exact, with advice on ingredients and preparation strategies. So, the earnest among us might undertake to experiment a bit. Carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, a bit of meat, maybe it is seafood, and spices to bring it all together. Into the pot or pan it goes, and with some time and attention, voilà — we have stew. All the ingredients, measured, prepared and warmed together, over time, deliver a tasty treat. But what if we’ve allowed our concoction to become under salted? Well, wouldn’t we add a bit more salt? But what if we’ve allowed our concoction to become too salty? That is trickier. We could start again — throwing out all ingredients and the time to prepare them. Or could we simply put in more stew until it is to our taste? Even as we continue to grow our ongoing melting pot, if we don’t like the flavor, do we dispose of it all or instead consider how to offset the abundance of deleterious spice?

What a difference a year makes! I’ve said this often, but when I look back over the past 12 months, it couldn’t be more apt. In August of 2020, almost this same week, I had been banished from school for a 10-day quarantine thanks to our youngest daughter contracting COVID-19. She and a group of her besties had gone to a belated graduation party with no masks, and then on to a restaurant where they shared straws (I’m shaking my head as I type. What dummies!). I hadn’t even met all of my students at that point because we were on an alternating block, hybrid, whackadoodle schedule that had me periodically questioning my commitment to teaching. In August of 2020, my father was still with us. He was in the final stages of cancer, confined to a hospital bed in the den of the house I’d grown up in, feisty and curmudgeonly, but slowly losing the fight. I spent more hours with Dad last summer than I had since I’d been a teenager, soaking up as much of him as I could. In August of 2020, we as a nation were holding our collective breath as the presidential election campaigns began to intensify and the calls for social justice continued to increase. The unknown direction of both kept me awake many a night. But in August of 2021, my classroom is once again filled with energy and excitement and real live human beings; Dad is no longer suffering and has become quite the guardian angel; and the nation, though far from healed, feels less on the brink. What a difference a year makes. Peace out.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “It was because we failed to do the thing we really have a genius for, which is compromise. Americans like to think of themselves as uncompromising. Our true genius is for compromise. Our whole government’s founded on it. And, it failed.” — SHELBY FOOTE, CIVIL WAR HISTORIAN

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currently goes to Susan G. Komen.” Divine suffered from breast cancer, which eventually spread to her kidney. Divine died at age 66 in 2012. Since 2017, Tour de Komen has raised just more than $250,000. The goal for the 2021 race is $50,000. The 2019 event drew a great deal of attention because Indiana Pacers Hall of Famer Reggie Miller took part in the ride and raised $125,000. “I messaged (Miller) on Instagram, told him my story and he responded,” Vannoni said. “He can’t do it this year but said he wants to come back and do it again, and he will.” Eventually, Vannoni wants to donate 50 percent of funds raised through the event to the Susan G. Komen organization and 50 percent to setting up a scholarship in his mother’s name. “We’ll give (the scholarship) to a child locally who lost a parent to breast cancer and needs help going to college,” he said. T-shirts will be sold to raise money. For more, visit tourdekomen.org.

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BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre will present “Newsies” from Aug. 19 through Oct. 3. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S Liberace & Liza: A Tribute is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20-21 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com ART ON THE PRAIRIE Conner Prairie will present Art on the Prairie from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22 in Fishers. Local artisans will have their work on display and available for purchase. The Indiana Folk Music Society will play at 11 a.m. Admission is included in Conner Prairie admission CARMEL MOONCAKE FESTIVAL

Jim Owen fills John Lennon’s role in Classical Mystery Tour. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Symphony Orchestra).

“Outdoor is really great for that kind of festival atmosphere,” Owen said. The concert will open with an orchestra overture. “The rest of the concert is us with the orchestra together,” Owen said. “It’s a re-creation of the original Beatles recordings. We play whatever The Beatles played, guitar, bass and drums, vocals. The orchestra plays at the same time whatever was done on the original recordings.” For example, Kishman, as McCartney, plays acoustic guitar on “Yesterday,” backed up by a string quartet. “It’s done exactly like the original,” Owen said. “Then there are more full songs. Like “I Am the Walrus” had more strings and French horns.” Owen said the early Beatles hits didn’t use any orchestra. “As they got into the middle ‘60s and late ‘60s, you’d be surprised how many of their songs used full or partial orchestra,” Owen said. “Our opener song (‘Got to Get You into My Life’) is from the ‘Revolver’ album in 1966, and it is has saxophones and trumpets, kind of like a Motown sound to it. That’s what we use is four trumpets

and four saxophones to recreate the sound.” Early on, Classical Mystery Tour didn’t play early Beatles songs because it didn’t want to create an orchestral arrangement. “Fans appreciate the respect we put into it,” Owen said of the music. Owen said fans said they missed the early Beatles songs. “We started adding early songs like ‘I Saw Her Standing There,’ and maybe something like ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’” Owen said. Owen said he is contemplating doing a similar idea with all different songs from the 1960s. “There are a lot of really neat songs with orchestral arrangements,” he said. “That’s something we have in the works to do in the next year or two.” Because of the COVID-19 pandemic hitting in mid-March of 2020, the group played only two shows, including one in Terre Haute, in the summer last year. Owen said since April, the schedule has been closer to normal. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org and classicalmysterytour.com.

The City of Carmel Chinese Mooncake Festival is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The free event features a dragon parade, music, dancing and mooncakes. For more, visit Facebook. com/CarmelMooncakeFestival.

GreekEats replaces Indy GreekFest editorial@youarecurrent.com The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Carmel will host its first-ever GreekEats event (Aug. 27-28), in lieu of Indy GreekFest. Guests can pre-order meals and desserts and enjoy it under a large tent while listening to music and watching or joining informal Greek dancing. All food and bakery orders must be made in advance. Organizers recommend that pre-orders be made at least one day ahead to secure your order. Tours will be offered at select times. Visitors are encouraged to sign up on the event website at their preferred time. Free parking will be available on the grounds of the Cathedral. Pickup times for GreekEats is 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27. For Aug. 28, the times are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For more, visit greekeats.htcindyevents.org.

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Carmel High School vocalists join Broadway performers By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Sophie Miller figures she is quite lucky to have earned a spot on stage in Discovering Broadway’s concert with CONCERT music from “Hamlet.” The 2018 Carmel High School graduate will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 in a concert from the new musical “Hamlet” in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theatre at the Indiana Historical Society in

Indianapolis. The concert features Jordan Donica (“My Fair Lady”) as Hamlet, Samantha Pauly (“Six”) as Ophelia, Adam Pascal (“Rent”) as King Claudius, and Bryonha Marie Parham (“Prince of Broadway”) as Gertrude. “This is an incredible Miller and rare opportunity to perform alongside these talented artists,”

Miller said. “I’ve never had the opportunity to work with Broadway performers in a cast setting, and I’m so excited to see how we create art from all different walks of life. I’m also very proud to share the stage with several others from Carmel, a place that values and supports the performing arts.” Discovering Broadway founder Joel Kirk, a 2012 CHS graduate, also is the director of “Hamlet,” which is in the formation stage before it lands on Broadway. The “Hamlet” writers’ retreat begins Aug. 17 at the Hotel

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Tiek said “Newsies” is a great story of teamwork, determination and perseverance. “We could all use a story with a happy Sam Tiek has been eager for this opportu- ending these days,” he said. nity since first watching “Newsies.” Tiek said his favorite number is “Carrying The Carmel High The Banner.” THEATER School sophomore “I think it’s a great way to start will perform in Beef & the show and introduce the audiBoards Dinner Theatre’s production ence to the ‘Newsies,’” he said. “It’s of “Newsies” Aug. 19 to Oct. 3. such an energetic song, and it really “I have loved ‘Newsies’ ever since draws everyone into the show right I was 5 years old, and I saw it for from the very beginning.” the first time on TV with Christian Tiek said he started acting when Tiek Bale and David Moscow,” Tiek said. a talent agent saw him in a gym“I also loved watching the Broadway version nastics class at age 5. of it. I have wanted to perform in ‘Newsies’ “I did a national commercial for USA Gymever since. I’m super honored to be playing nastics at the age of 5, but my real passion JoJo.” for acting began in fourth grade when my Tiek said he is excited to perform in his drama teacher cast me as Timon in ‘Lion first Beef & Boards show. King Jr.,’” he said. “I have loved it ever since. “It is challenging being one of only a few My favorite roles have included Ren Mckids in the cast,” he said. “We have to keep Cormack in ‘Footloose’ with Carmel Middle up with all of these super-talented adults. School and Lord Farquaad in ‘Shrek Jr.’ with It’s also fun, though. All of the adults are so Civic Theatre.” nice to us, and we are so lucky to be a part For more, visit beefandboards.com. of such a great group of people.”

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Where’s Amy attended the 2021 Lobster Palooza Aug. 8 at Daniel’s Vineyard benefitting the Indianapolis Opera. Guests enjoyed fresh lobster prepared by locally owned A Cut Above Catering, specialty cocktails and wine, and then danced the night away to the tunes of the Dean Martini Band. Broadway selections also were performed by Indianapolis Opera veterans Daniel Narducci and Marci Jackson. The Indianapolis Opera has a stellar season lined up. For more, visit indyopera.org.

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DISPATCHES Mooncake Festival set for Aug. 21 — The City of Carmel Chinese Mooncake Festival is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The free event features a dragon parade, music, dancing and mooncakes. For more, visit Facebook. com/CarmelMooncakeFestival. Spin Doctors set new date — Fishers Parks announces the band Spin Doctors will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Nickel Plate

District Amphitheater in Fishers, following the postponement of the originally scheduled June 25 performance as part of the Spark!Fishers festival. The Grammy-nominated band is best known for its early 1990s hits “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 7 and No. 17, respectively. Admission is free. Chairs and blankets are welcome. For more, visit ndamp.com.

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History of the Dentzel Carousel Commentary by Don Knebel Growing up in Star City, Ind., I occasionally visited Logansport’s Riverside Park, riding what I called its “merryTRAVEL go-round.” Today, Logansport’s Dentzel Carousel is one of Indiana’s 43 National Historic Landmarks. In 1860, 20-year-old Gustav Dentzel came to Philadelphia from Germany, where his father had taught him to carve carousel animals. In 1867, Gustav opened the Dentzel Carousel Co., producing two or three carousels a year featuring lifelike horses and other animals carved from bass and linden wood. In 1900, the Fort Wayne Consolidated Railway Co. obtained a Dentzel carousel for its Robinson Park. The carousel’s 38-animal wooden menagerie consisted of horses, reindeer, goats, giraffes, a lion and a tiger. When Robinson Park closed in 1919, a private owner moved the carousel to Logansport’s Spencer Park. In 1949, a subsequent owner moved the carousel to Riverside Park and housed it in an open-sided pavilion near the Eel River. The carousel featured a metal chute filled with 69 steel rings and one

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Is it buy low and sell high, or vice versa? All I know is that it’s not a good idea to buy while high. Either way, all this house market GRAMMAR GUY hullabaloo got me to thinking: What’s the difference between the words “appraise” and “apprise?” I have a feeling it’s time for a refresher. These two words share so much in common. Both words are verbs. They have incredibly similar spellings. Not only that, but both have their roots in French. “Appraise” comes from the Old French word “appriser,” which means “to set a value on.” We get “apprise” from the French word “appris,” which means “to inform, give notice or advise.” Appraise, appriser. Apprise, appris. Are you surprised we confuse these words? I’ll cut to the chase: “Appraise” and “apprise” do have distinctly different meanings. “Appraise” means “to estimate or assign value” while “apprise” means “to tell or inform.” A Realtor can apprise her clients of the home’s appraisal. In this hot market,

appraisals are coming in unusually high. Case closed? Not so fast, house hunters! Another word has crept into existence: “apprize.” Although it’s an uncommon word that appears in English in the 14th century, its definitions include both “to inform” and “to increase in value.” Go home, English; you’re drunk. In theory, your Realtor could apprize that the home you want to buy has granite countertops. As a result, this apprizes the home in your eyes. People love a good granite countertop. First, I’d advise you to forget you ever learned the word “apprize.” It only confuses things. When you hear “appraise,” think of “raise,” as in value. When you hear “apprise,” think “advise.” I don’t know much about real estate, but I do know about words. And you can’t put a value on using the right word at the right time.

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Lawn Care and Landscaping, Mulching, Spring/Storm Clean-ups, Paint, Power-Washing. Trash & Furniture Hauling & Building Demos. FULLY INSURED & Sr Discount Text or call Jay 574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jayspersonalservices .com

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Professional & Economical Remove tree stumps, ugly tree roots, stumps in and around chain link or wood fences. We also remove tree stumps that are protruding up onto sidewalks and around sidewalks. We grind them and/or remove. Please Call & Text at 816-778-4690 or 317-341-4905.

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

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SUNNY SANIBEL AVAILABLE

2021 AUG 16TH THRU SEPTEMBER 30, NOV. 11 THRU DECEMBER 22 2021-2022 DECEMBER 31 THRU JANUARY 19 *Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo *4th Floor with Gulf View *A Beautiful Inviting Pool *2 Lanais with Lounge Chairs *Plenty of Great restaurants to choose from *Perfect biking and walking paths *Up to 6 People A PARADISE AWAITS YOU Please email: rkojsc3@aol.com for rate info and details.

3 MONTHS FREE “GROW YOUR BUSINESS” Near 2,000 apartments and condos 317-844-8579

NOW HIRING DOG WALKER/PET SITTER Seeking experience. mature person to walk dogs and care for cats. Flexible, part time work. Apply at: www.FetchPetCare.com

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED

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

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575. Automotive Detailer in Westfield is looking for person(s) to help with the cleaning of vehicle interiors. Must have exemplary driving record, have dependable transportation, and be detailed oriented.

OPERATIONS MANAGER Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Andersen Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell. We are looking for an Operations Manager, who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates ﬁnding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis. This position is responsible for the activities related to operations after the sale; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients. Requirements: The ideal candidate is professional, entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of a project post sale until completion; day to day warehouse, inventory, and ﬁeld supervision; and likes to get his hands dirty! Construction or Carpentry skills required. To Apply: CLEVERNEST INC 240 W. Carmel Drive 46032 tom@clevernest.com; 317-688-8100 www.clevernest.com

“FULL-TIME /PART- TIME” *Equal Opportunity Employment *$15 to $18 per hr. to start *$250 SIGN ON BONUS *Commission/Unit count possible *All Beneﬁts Negotiable SEND RESUMES TO dan@dansdetail.info

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Hiring experienced lawn care laborers, shrub and tree trimmers, Bobcat operators immediately. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135

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North Indy | Fishers, Lafayette and surrounding areas Sign on bonus • Full-time & Part-time availability Starting pay $13-$14 an hour • Days, Evenings, Weekend and Overnight PTA (Full time) (Full time) • Employee Owned Company

Looking for an entry level employee to round out my help desk. It is a perfect job for college aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce. Primary duties would be inbound tech support calls, emails, and light ofﬁce work. Mid-morning, approximately 15 hours per week. Please send resumes, work history, or questions to: mkress@theankerconsultinggroup.com

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NOW HIRING SECURITY OFFICERS FT/PT & Seasonal hours available Hiring for all shifts

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Apply online at www.jobs.aus.com Call 317-920-0402 to schedule your interview today! Open Interviews every Wednesday 10-3.

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Autumn Elegance STYLE SHOW & LUNCHEON Featuring healthcare hero models

Sponsored by the Riverview Health Medical Staff

Riverview Health Auxiliary invites you and your friends to attend the Autumn Elegance Style Show & Luncheon featuring the latest fashions by The Secret Ingredient, Bash Boutique and Riverview Health Gift Shop.

8777 Purdue, Suite 300, Indianapolis IN 46268

Sept. 9, 2021

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The Bridgewater Club 3535 East 161st Street, Carmel

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Visit riverview.org/styleshow or email mnash@riverview.org for more information.

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