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IU Health: ‘Stretched beyond prior belief’ IU Health officials warn of dwindling hospital capacity By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Indiana University Health doctors warned the system’s hospitals are near, at or past capacity and that most PANDEMIC COVID-19 hospitalizations, as of Jan. 4, were caused by the delta variant, meaning Indiana could see a record-setting surge of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the coming weeks because of the omicron variant. Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths have lagged behind case numbers by a few weeks. In recent weeks, the state has seen a sharp uptick in cases. The Indiana State Dept. of Health reported a statewide seven-day moving average of 8,525 cases Jan. 4, shattering the previous record of 6,888 set Dec. 7, 2020. “The feared projections and belief is that it could go higher,” IU Health Senior Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness Dr. Chris Weaver said. “We are at the highest point we’ve been, and just to be clear, if we haven’t been, we are full and (at) about 120 percent capacity at all of our hospitals. Every single one of our 16 hospitals is stretched beyond prior belief.”
As of Jan. 4, IU Health reported 553 COVID-19 patients in its hospital system. Weaver said more than 2,000 other patients are being cared for at IU Health hospitals. Weaver said on average, six COVID-19 patients are dying per day in the IU Health system, which has four hospitals in the Indianapolis suburban region: IU Health North (Carmel), Saxony (Fishers), Tipton and West (Avon). IU Health has requested assistance from the Indiana National Guard and FEMA. During a Jan. 4 press conference, IU Health officials mentioned creative ways the hospitals have coped as ICU beds have filled with COVID-19 patients. Ambulance bays and emergency room beds have been used, and patients with medical emergencies have been treated in waiting rooms when ERs are full. On Jan. 4, the Indiana State Dept. of Health reported Indiana 3,207 residents were hospitalized with COVID-19. “We have seen, consistently, a lag of about two weeks,” Weaver said of hospitalizations. “Reports on omicron have been different, requiring less hospitalization. Our hope is we don’t see the same two-week lag and climb, at least with the same numbers that we have seen with the other variants, but we don’t know that, so we have to be prepared and ready for that.” Health officials agree that the omicron variant is more contagious than previous
variants, and more hospital employees have been infected by the virus, requiring isolation and hindering already shortstaffed hospitals. “If it is more contagious, then that worries us from the standpoint of even more of our team members, even though they may not require hospitalization because they are vaccinated, will be then isolated and off work if they get it,” said Dr. Michele Saysana, IU Health’s vice president of safety, quality and patient improvement and chief patient safety and quality officer. Although therapies have rapidly advanced in the last two years, Saysana said most, including monoclonal antibodies, are in limited supply and are only available for some “very, very high-risk patients.” Dr. Liz Linden, IU Health vice president and chief nursing officer of patient care services at Indiana University Health Adult Academic Health Center Hospitals, said the majority of hospitalized COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated. Of the vaccinated patients, most have not received a booster shot. She said most who are fully vaccinated and have received a booster present mild, cold-like symptoms. “It’s keeping them out of the hospital, and, more importantly, it is keeping them from death,” Linden said.
CFBC grant funds sound-dampening panels news@currentinzionsville.com New sound-dampening panels were recently installed on the lobby walls of the Humane Society for DONATION Boone County Shelter to help mute noise in the building, which has a cathedral ceiling in the entry room. The acoustical tiles absorb sounds that can cause stress for cats in kennels in a room adjacent to the lobby at the shelter. The purchase of the panels was made possible by a Community Foundation of Boone County grant awarded to the Humane Society to assist the nonprofit’s mission to help homeless dogs and cats receive shelter, food, veterinary care and placement in forever homes. The Humane Society hired E-Noise to create customized panels in the shapes
New sound-dampening panels at the Humane Society for Boone County. (Photo courtesy of the Humane Society for Boone County)
of a cat, dog, paw prints and shelter logo as well as a number of rectangular tiles. “It is so much quieter in here now,” Humane Society for Boone County Executive Director Susan Austin stated. “This grant for a functional use also helped us extend our branding and mission and has made the shelter so much more welcoming. As people walk into the lobby, they see these beautiful sound-dampening panels that illustrate our mission.” According to Austin, the acoustical tiles are nonbudgeted items that fulfill an important need at the shelter. “The foundation’s unrestricted grants allow so many non-profits like (the Humane Society) to do projects that cannot get funded any other way,” Austin stated. “We can’t thank the Community Foundation of Boone County enough for their generous support.”
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DISPATCHES Zionsville homes selling fast — The average sale price for a Zionsville home continued to be the highest in central Indiana in December 2021, as homes continued to sell quickly. According to F.C. Tucker Co., the average sale price for a home in Zionsville increased 12.4 percent to $543,585, compared to November 2020. The average price per square foot also increased for a Zionsville home, up 11.8 percent to $185.01. Homes in Zionsville left the market faster compared to this time last year, selling 12 days, or 32.4 percent more quickly. Barnes & Thornburg elects Zionsville resident next managing partner — Barnes & Thornburg, an Indianapolis-based law firm, recently announced Zionsville resident Andrew J. Detherage will become the firm’s next managing partner, effective early November 2022. Detherage will succeed Robert T. Grand, who assumed the role in 2014 and is stepping down in fall 2022 at the completion of his second term. Grand has led Barnes & Thornburg during seven years of consecutive growth, adding eight new offices and increasing gross revenue by nearly 40 percent, according to the firm. He will continue to practice in the firm’s Government Services and Finance group and remain active in practice development and community involvement.
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By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Monique Dominguez and her mother, Teresa Dominguez, opened 2 Busy Bees LLC, a home-based concierge busiNEW BIZ ness, in September 2021 after moving to Zionsville in May of last year from Orange County in California. The mother-daughter duo has more than 20 combined years of administrative experience. “We just really wanted to take our administrative background and transfer it into our own home business,” Monique said. “The inspiration to create 2 Busy Bees was to use that skill set and help out more than executive businesses … really just the masses or regular people.” 2 Busy Bees’ services include dry-cleaning, post office trips, shipping items, grocery shopping, item returns, shopping for gifts and contractor/vendor management. “Let’s say a homeowner has a busy schedule,” Monique said. “Their spouse is working, they’re managing the kids and they’re not going to be home while a technician comes to their home to repair something on their house. They’ll give us a call, and we’ll actually wait during that time frame for the technician to come out and complete the work order.” The business also offers home organizing services, including closet, kitchen, garage and entire house organizations. 2 Busy Bees only serves Zionsville residents, but Monique and Teresa said they are interested in expanding their service area to surrounding municipalities, such as Carmel, Westfield, Fishers and Noblesville. “Our goal is to branch out but stay on the north side of Indianapolis,” Monique said. Although living in California “had its pros and cons,” Monique and Teresa felt the central Indiana area would be a “natural progression” for their careers and a chance to be closer to family. And they thought Zionsville was the perfect place to start a concierge business. According to F.C. Tucker Co., an Indianap-
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olis-based real estate firm, the average sale price of a Zionsville home is the highest in central Indiana at $543,585. Zionsville has a median household income of $137,377, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, compared to Carmel’s $112,765 and Indianapolis’ $47,873. “Doing research, the north side of Indy seemed like the place in Indiana that I wanted to land,” Monique said. “It’s quaint, cute, has historic charm off of Main Street. That’s something that attracted us to the town.” Teresa said their experiences have affirmed their first impressions of the town. “So far, a lot of the customers and people we have spoken to have been super receptive and have been very warm and welcoming,” Teresa said. “It has made this very easy for us. At the beginning, when you start a business, it is very daunting. But the community has been really great.” For more, visit 2 Busy Bees’ Instagram profile at @2busybeesin, email 2busybeesin@gmail.com or call Monique at 317-447-3394.
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CONSTRUCTION ZIONSVILLE Project: Templin Road Bridge reconstruction Location: The shoulder of this bridge is closed. The Templin Road bridge over Eagle Creek was inspected and an engineering firm has been hired by the Boone County Highway Dept. to work on design of a complete bridge replacement. Estimated completion: Construction will start this year. CARMEL Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. The initial phase affects the right southbound lane of Range Line Road as crews replace a water main. Work will stop for the winter and resume in mid-March with construction of a roundabout at Medical Drive followed by construction of a roundabout at 116th Street. Expected completion: Summer Project: Transmission and water utility work Location: Veterans Way between The Cat Theatre and 1st Street SW. Partial closures will occur but access to all addresses will be maintained. Expected completion: The four-phase project, which will later impact other areas, is expected to be complete by May. WESTFIELD Project: Jersey Street Location: Jersey Street between Union Street and Mill Street Expected completion: With the opening of Grand Junction Plaza, the road is now open. Project: Chad Hittle Drive roundabout Location: A section of 191st Street from Tomlinson Road to U.S. 31 will be converted into a boulevard with a roundabout at Chad Hittle Drive. Estimated completion: Drivers will continue to see construction signs and activity off the road, but no associated closures at this time. FISHERS Project: Roundabout construction on 146th street. Location: The intersection of Ind. 37 and 146th Street. Best detour is bypassing 146th street by taking 141st street. Expected completion: May
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Youth rugby club to launch By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarcurrent.com The Zionsville Youth Rugby Club will play its inaugural season this spring, and the club’s president, Casey Farrell, SPORTS hopes it can become a feeder program for the high school’s club rugby team and possibly a girl’s high school club team. Farrell led the creation of the club. He worked closely with Zionsville Community High School rugby coaches with the intention of creating a program that would expose kids to the sport at a younger age without fear of being cut or not being given much playing time. This spring, the youth club will offer rugby for students in second through eighth grade. Boys and girls in second through fourth grade will participate in co-ed flag rugby. Children in fifth and sixth grade will compete in co-ed tackle rugby. Boys in seventh and eighth grade will participate in another grouping, playing tackle rugby, and girls in seventh and eighth grade will do the same in their own league. Practices and games will be played at Mulberry Fields in
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Zionsville, 9645 Whitestown Rd. Farrell said the sport offers opportunities for children and families who are looking to avoid extensive travel and take part in a sport that is not “crazy expensive.” “We have the benefit of competing against other local clubs because Carmel has a team, and Avon and Fishers (have teams),” Farrell said. Farrell said female participation in rugby is “skyrocketing.” Registration for the spring is open. For more or to register, visit zyrugbyclub.wordpress.com or email zyrc46077@gmail.com.
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Year-end fundraiser a success for Boys & Girls Club of Boone County By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com The Boys & Girls Club of Boone County raised more than $86,000 in December through its year-end NONPROFIT One Last Gift for 2021 fundraiser. Katie Reasoner, the club’s chief development officer, said the funds will go toward general operating expenses. The club has units in Lebanon, Whitestown and Zionsville. All three units provide after-school care. The club also provides before-school care in Whitestown and Lebanon, hosts summer camps and community events throughout the year, and offers sports programming. The fundraiser sought donations from Boone County residents to donate to the club, and all donations made between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2021, were matched up to $40,000, doubling the impact of the investments. “We raised over $86,000 for the month of December,” Reasoner said. “We had two
matching donations of $20,000 each, so we did hit both of our matches, which was great. In fundraising everywhere, a large percentage of your donations come in that fourth quarter, and you need that to set you up for the first quarter of the next year because that’s one of the leaner times.” Of the club’s $1.6 million budget, 63 percent is raised through fundraising, Reasoner said, with the remainder consisting of revenue generated from sports, programming, membership fees and other fundraisers. The club’s largest fundraiser of the year, ZGravy Chase, which consists of several foot races, is held annually in November. “Fourth quarter fundraising is really key for our budget to set us up for operating expenses,” Reasoner said. “In 2020, we raised more money than we ever had, and we ran the emergency meal program, and it really hit a nerve of fulfilling a need in our community. We were just really hoping to have a lot of those first-time donors in 2020 carry over and continue to support us.” To learn more or to donate, visit bcgboone.org.
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Junior develops into productive scorer for HSE basketball team By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Riley Makalusky, it’s easy to pinpoint where she has made the most growth during the girls high school basketball season. “I have made the most improvement in my shot,” the Hamilton Southeastern High School junior said. “I worked the whole offseason tweaking my form and changing old habits to have a more consistent shot. “There is definitely always room for things to improve, but one thing I’m working on right now is finishing strong at the basket through contact.” Prior to the Jan. 6 game, Riley, a 6-foot2 guard, was averaging 18.3 points per game for the Royals (10-6). Her sister, Maya Makalusky, a 6-3 freshman guard/forward, was averaging 14.8 points. “I have absolutely loved playing with Maya this year,” Riley said. “She is truly my best friend, and we play so well together, which makes every game so fun. I’m so glad I get to play two years in high school with her.
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“As we began playing together this year, our nickname became the ‘Splash Sisters.’” Hamilton Southeastern coach Brian Satterfield, in his first year of coaching the girls team after 20 seasons as HSE’s boys basketball coach, said Riley’s biggest strength is her ability to score. “She can score in a variety of manners by
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knocking down the jumper, driving to the basket, posting up and getting to the foul line,” Satterfield said. “This versatility makes it tough for opposing defenses. She also does a good job of reading the defense to
know when to cut or slip screens when she is off the ball.” Riley averaged 9.6 points as a sophomore. “Last year, she struggled from the perimeter, but that is an area she has improved,” Satterfield said. “Teams can’t play off her like they did last year. The other (improvement) area is attacking the offensive glass. She has recently done a better job of getting second-chance (scoring) opportunities for herself or the team.” Satterfield said Maya has been ready to play from the start. “She has been poised and not afraid when the lights get turned on, which can be rare for a freshman,” Satterfield said. “She knows there are areas she needs to improve on and continues to work on them every day. Maya has been a big part of our success and continues to get better every day.” Both sisters benefited from having a mother, Jenn Sliwa Makalusky, who played basketball at Villanova University. So far, Riley has Division I offers from Purdue Fort Wayne, IUPUI, Cleveland State and Lehigh. Cleveland State also has offered Maya a scholarship.
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Group offers gifts, gratitude to Vietnam War vets By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Vietnam War veterans often didn’t receive the same warm recepRECOGNITION tion returning home as other veterans. Fishers resident Jill Fewell wants to help rectify that. “We estimated there are 120,000 Vietnam-era veterans in the state of Indiana,” said Fewell, executive director of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans, Inc. “We are trying to find them and give them the thanks, the long overdue gratitude and appreciation and respect they weren’t shown even being affiliated with that war or when they came home.” The gift of gratitude is for Indiana Vietnam-era veterans between 1955 and 1975. The gift includes “A Time To Honor,” a hardcover book, with an expanded digital book and e-book, and “The Journey Home,” a documentary on DVD. The gift can be ordered on VetsGift.com. The expanded digital version will include a photo of the veteran receiving the award. The program started in March 2021. Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans is in the Indiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs, 777 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Gifts can be picked up at that location. The other part is connecting the veterans with someone who can supply them with benefits information. “The benefits have really ramped up,” Fewell said. “It’s almost like an emergency mission. There are now 17 presumptive illnesses that is are the associated with the This community Vietnam War. There were four just added, you've been looking including diabetes. Now more than ever,for. we just want to find these guys because we We build also estimated that halffriendships of these 120,000 Vietnam veterans have either never applied based on who you are, for benefits, or they filed a claim years ago and itnot was denied. (are) do. a lot of whatThere you benefits that can be life-changing to these veterans. It’s just a matter of navigating or finding someone to help them through the process.” Fewell said the government is allowing for more benefits, but a lot of veterans have given up on getting them. “They may be getting health care benefits but there are more benefits available,” she said. “For instance, for disabled veterans, there (are) property tax deductions. There
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Runner forms national championship team By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Mike Cole and John Poray have been talking about forming a 40-and-older running team for a couple of ATHLETICS years. “We were waiting until John and Jesse Davis turned 40 and hoping I would still be running decently strong and be able to help the team,” said Cole, a 46-year-old Zionsville resident. The Indiana Elite Athletic Club won the USA Track and Field National Club Cross Country Championships 40-and-over men’s masters 10K division Dec. 11 in Tallahassee, Fla. “We’re very proud and happy. One of the best running moments of my life, and I’ve had a lot of them, (was) to put together a team to win a national title. (It) is pretty special,” Cole said. Davis, an Indianapolis resident, was the race winner in 32 minutes, 55.1 seconds. “Jesse is a two-time Olympic qualifier in the marathon, and he’s an all-around good runner,” said Cole, who competed for Ball State University’s cross country and track
From left, Indiana Elite Athletic Club members are Jesse Davis, Jeff Zeha, Tom Burns, Bryan Lindsay, Rob Awe, Jasen Ritter, Mike Cole and John Poray. (Photo courtesy of Mike Cole)
and field teams. Team member John Poray of Fishers was 12th. Other team members’ finishes were Bryan Lindsay, Zionsville, 19th: Tom Burns, Westfield, 28th; and Jasen Ritter, Indianapo-
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lis, 40th. The top five finishers were counted in the winning total. Cole finished 41st and Jeff Zeha, Fishers, 77th and Rob Awe, Carmel, 120th. “Bryan Lindsay was second in the NCAA
Championships in the 1,500 when he was at BYU,” Cole said. “There are some really good athletes on our team. It’s crazy we all live in a 20- to 30-mile radius other than Mike Jackson, who lives in Bloomington, and (he) wasn’t able to go (to) the race.” Poray competed in cross country and track for the University of Indianapolis while Davis ran at Ball State and the University of Southern Indiana. Burns, who competed for Indiana University, was the 2005 Big Ten champion in the steeplechase. Ritter, a former Florida State competitor, is the oldest runner at 47. “This is our first national championship we went to together,” Cole said. “USA Track and Field has several masters national championships. We have high hopes for winning all we go to.” Cole said there are championships in 5K, 1 mile, 10 mile and half-marathon. The 5K road championships are in February. Cole’s oldest son, Logan, runs for Northern Colorado’s cross country and track and field teams. His youngest two sons, Skyler and Aidan, are runners for Zionsville Community High School.
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Carmel resident Jonathan Titus, who helped test the program in its early days, has completed the Exodus 90 journey sevStarting next week, thousands of men eral times. worldwide will voluntarily give up alcohol, “It’s a roller coaster of emotion,” Titus sweets, television said. “At the beginning, all the disRELIGION and warm showers ciplines of the things you’re giving for the next three up get a lot of attention because months. they’re kind of a shock to the Participants in the next round system.” of the Exodus 90 program — which About halfway through the probegins Jan. 17 and ends 90 days gram, the asceticism and other elelater on Easter — will abstain from ments become routine, said Titus, a Baxter these comforts and several others married father of five boys. and commit to a daily hour of reflection and “It definitely freed up more time and atprayer as they seek to grow closer to God tention for other things in my life,” he said. and focus on what matters most through “I found myself being much more present the spiritual disciplines of asceticism, with my family at home, not distracted by prayer and building fraternity with other so many things. I ended up finding I had men in the program. a lot more time in my day than I thought I “In the middle of your ordinary life, if you did.” just make some space, God can move,” ExBaxter said that type of feedback is comodus 90 co-founder and CEO James Baxter mon, and many men choose to give up some said. “When that happens, you find more former aspects of their life permanently. He, peace. You find more joy. You find more for instance, no longer uses social media. freedom.” Titus has stopped watching televised sportBaxter, a Fort Wayne resident who grew ing events, which used to take up a lot of up in Zionsville, helped launch the program his time. in 2016 with the encouragement of the Rev. “Looking from the outside in, sometimes Brian Doerr, who led seminary students it seems like it’s adding unnecessary sufferthrough similar disciplines. Doerr, who is ing to already difficult lives, but the thrust now pastor at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic and the whole reason behind the program Church in Carmel, saw the positive results is to try to gain freedom from things that the program was having with his students are distracting or enslaving or holding us and believed it would be beneficial beyond back from being free to be fully present in the seminary walls. relationship with Christ and those in our The first year, the program had 750 families,” Titus said. “Freedom is the biggest participants, and the following year particfruit that comes out of the whole thing.” ipation more than doubled. Over the past The first week of Exodus 90 is free. After five years, more than 50,000 men from 70 that, the program costs $10 a month or $90 nations have completed the journey. Baxter a year. Members receive access to the prois hoping to see 25,000 participants in 2022. gram, daily Gospel reflections, a Biblical SeExodus 90 has Catholic roots, but the ries for study following the 90-day journey program is open to all men. It has been and more. The program is available yearcompleted by men of different Christian round, although most participants will jourtraditions and by those who don’t follow a ney through it together beginning Jan. 17. religion at all. The program is not available Learn more at Exodus90.com. for women.
“It definitely freed up more time and attention for other things in my life. I found myself being much more present with my family at home, not distracted by so many things. I ended up finding I had a lot more time in my day than I thought I did.” – EXODUS 90 PARTICIPANT JONATHAN TITUS
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Three local teens secure pre-seed investment, $1.5 million valuation By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com A Zionsville teen and CEO secured a $20,000 pre-seed investment at a $1.5 million valuation, which he said made him one of America’s youngest venture-backed CEOs. Zionsville Community High School senior Isaiah (Izzy) Branam, 18, and his business partners Emma Hamilton, 17, and Krishna Thiru, 17, both seniors at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, founded Find Ideal Branam Applicants, or Fia, ahead of an Indianapolis regional high school business-pitch competition in 2021 called Innovate WithIn. They took first place and have continued to refine their business. Branam, Fia’s CEO, Hamilton, its chief marketing officer, and Thiru, its chief operating officer, won the 2021 Elevate Ventures Central Region Pre-Seed Awards Competition held Nov. 17. Branam, who pitched for the business, received a pre-seed investment at a $1.5 million valuation. “The average age to raise venture capital would probably be 15 years older than we are,” Branam said.
WHAT IS FIA? Fia is an employment recruitment platform that Branam, Hamilton and Thiru hope will change how sales positions are filled. “Essentially, what we are doing is, we are using algorithms to match active job seekers to companies that are trying to fill these sales roles,” Branam said. “We are doing that by looking at employee past experience, field job profiles and a little bit about what they are looking for in their dream job. Then we talk with the employers. We get data on their existing team. “We get data on the sales position and what skills would be necessary, and we can autonomously match employers and employees through that system.” With Fia, job seekers need only answer a few questions about their ideal position, and they will start receiving personalized job recommendations, according to Branam. Businesses are given a dashboard of
tures is one of the biggest ventures here in Indiana, and they will work with them. They are not going to get just money. They are going to get guidance and support and introductions.” Hamilton said the venture capital has made an impact on Fia’s founders in more ways than one. “It has been incredible that people believe in high schoolers to take on the hiring process,” Hamilton said. “I think it’s been monumental for our business and our confidence because it’s one thing to believe in yourself, but when other people believe in you and people are willing to invest in you, not just with their time but with money, also, it has been pretty surreal.” For more, visit fiarecruit.com. ON THE COVER: Isaiah (Izzy) Branam, Emma Hamilton and Krishna Thiru co-own the company. (Photo courtesy of Isaiah Branam)
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Fia co-founders Emma Hamilton, Isaiah Branam and Krishna Thiru visit with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb. (Submitted photo)
applicants. Branam said Fia reduces the amount of time human resource professionals need to source candidates and undercuts the market rate of a recruiter — partly by speeding up the hiring process. Hamilton said one employer generated 58 candidates and four hires within 30 days of becoming a Fia platform user.
FINDING SUCCESS Instrumental to Branam, Hamilton and Thiru’s success has been help from others. “We’ve had great support,” Branam said. “We have built a network here in Indianapolis of some other founders, people involved in the startup space — just a lot of people along the way who have been very supportive, (shared) their insights and (mentored) us. We couldn’t have done it without them.” One of the mentors has been STARTedUP
Foundation President/CEO Don Wettrick, whose foundation runs Innovate WithIn. “They sort of formed because they heard about Innovate WithIn, and they came together, came up with a plan and executed on it,” Wettrick said. “It’s very difficult. They are in rarified air for 17- and 18-year-olds getting venture funding. That’s very, very rare. I also think, though, that it is important that Indiana is looking toward our youth to take entrepreneurship (seriously).” Now that Fia has continued beyond Innovate WithIn and secured venture capital, Wettrick said the company’s founders will get more help.” “When a company doesn’t have enough money on their own, much like ‘Shark Tank’ on TV, they can have an investor or group of investors not only give them money, but provide them with advice and introductions,” Wettrick said. “Elevate Ven-
The future of Find Ideal Applicants, or Fia, is unknown, but, for the time being, so are the futures of the company’s three founders. Isaiah (Izzy) Branam, Fia’s CEO, said “a best-case scenario” would be to work at Fia full time after he graduates from Zionsville Community High School, although he said he will apply to colleges to “leave doors open.” Emma Hamilton, the company’s chief marketing officer, expects to continue working part time at Fia as a college student after graduating from Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. She has not decided which university she will attend. Hamilton said Krishna Thiru, Fia’s chief operating officer, will likely continue working at Fia part time during college. “Krishna, he has a lot of offers, so he will probably go to one of the colleges that have offered (admittance) to him,” Branam said. “But it’s such a crazy time in our lives. It’s hard to know how exactly it will play out.”
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During the recent holiday break, a slower schedule allowed for more time to read the daily papers. In perusing the Wall Street Journal, the name of a longtime acquaintance, David Henderson at Stanford’s Hoover Institute, caught attention with his commentary on the possible connection between government attempts to coerce behavior and the ongoing struggle to contain the mutating COVID-19 Greek alphabet. It is exciting to see a friend’s name in the paper, arrest records aside, and the relationship encouraged a read. Henderson and his co-author question a number of basic suppositions about human freedom and the responsibility that is naturally imbued therein. Most who have parented or helped to raise a youngster come to understand the significant difference between enforcing one’s will and teaching good habit. Taking a child’s money to spend on their behalf is different than teaching them fiscal prudence. Taking control of what a child might eat is different than teaching them why a healthy diet matters. Taking control of a child’s emotional life is different that helping them come to terms with their immature passions. Still, a child is immature. When do they become adult – when they agree with our judgement? Are we too focused on control? With such a posture comes significant downside. A child who did not learn how to eat will eat badly. And a child who does not learn how to handle difficult emotional situations will handle them badly. In each case, the child will suffer at the hands of a well-intentioned, high-control parent. Still, do we impose our will if we are certain that we know best? Henderson’s name led to the read, but knowing him led to the thought.
Bonjour, friends! I survived international travel during a global pandemic over Christmas and am sufficiently recovered to share a brief retrospective. You’re welcome. The overarching narrative throughout our journey to visit our younger son who’s studying in France this year was COVID-19. Tests prior to departing the U.S. and then again upon our return; special vaccine QR codes to enter restaurants and public buildings; and worst of all, our oldest actually contracting the virus 10 days before we left. Even with a doctor’s clearance, the United Airlines agents (on both sides of the Atlantic) were reluctant to let him on the plane. Oh, mon dieu! The other big takeaway from this holiday adventure was that navigating a foreign country with six adults is an exercise in patience and suppressed rage. Strong personalities and different expectations, sprinkled with less-thanideal sleeping arrangements and too much red wine, made for a few incredibly irritating situations. Even the sobering sight of a fire-ravaged Notre Dame didn’t keep me from losing my (French expletive) on an heir for behaving like an obnoxious brat. Is it any surprise that my favorite part was the two hours I spent wandering alone through a small Parisian art museum? No husband, no kids, no responsibilities whatsoever. Just me and Monet, and a magical moment of serenity. La perfection. We did eat well, laugh a ton and enjoy the beauty, history and culture of some remarkable cities. And having our family together under the same roof for the first time in almost five months was indeed heartwarming. But we will never do it again. Never. C’étais trés stupide. Peace out.
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.
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three different women. I sometimes feel that way about Mary Ellen after she’s had I did something this year for the first two glasses of merlot. time in the history of my 40-year marriage. Regardless of whether I shop in person I guess I was going through a kind of (late) or online, I never get it quite right, and mid-life crisis and I needed this year was no differa little novelty in my life. The problem with online ent. Over the summer, my I had heard that unless I wife casually mentioned purchases is that I was careful, I could end up that it would be nice at usually buy clothes for bedtime to get into her with a bad virus. That was not something I wanted to my wife, but I can never pajamas and slip under bring into our home. the covers with an iPad. I remember her size. In Nevertheless, this year, I thought I was very good previous years, I could did all my shopping online. at hints, but she just hatThe problem with online ogle the saleswoman at ed the pajamas I got her. purchases is that I usually Go figure. the department store buy clothes for my wife, Many years ago, priand compare her body to or to our 25th wedding but I can never remember her size. In previous years, anniversary, she kept my wife’s body. I could ogle the saleswomwalking around the house – DICK WOLFSIE an at the department store humming the tune, “I Love and compare her body to Paris in the Springtime.” It my wife’s body (I’m able to explain this in was obvious to me what she was hinting print, but if I had used that same terminolfor. And yet, when I surprised her with the ogy at the store, they’d have slapped the sheet music with the lyrics, she seemed cuffs on me). disappointed. When you buy online, you have something All the gifts I got Mary Ellen this year called a “virtual dressing room.” I select were either too big, too small or the wrong a blouse and then the computer digitally color. Everything has already been sent applies it to the image of a woman who is back and money credited to our account. supposed to be about my wife’s size. Well, Mary Ellen will take her time looking for if my wife were 2 1/2-inches tall, this would the perfect replacements. “What did Dick have been very darn helpful. give you for Christmas?” a friend might ask Last month, I rummaged through Mary Elher. “Oh, I have no idea,” she’ll say, “and I len’s closet and peeked at the labels to see doubt I’ll know ’til early spring.” her size. Incredibly, my wife is a small in several things, a medium in others and even a large once in a while. This kind of freaked Dick Wolfsie is an author, me out and reminded me of an “X-Files” epcolumnist and speaker. Contact isode when some guy discovers that his him at wolfsie@aol.com. wife is really an alien and can change into
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Cheli, Balourdet Quartet to perform at Palladium By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Dominic Cheli spent some quality time in the Indianapolis area last summer as a finalist at the American CONCERT Pianist Awards. “I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends and new faces as well at the concert,” Cheli said. “I enjoyed getting to know the community and a lot of supporters of art and music in the area.” Cheli and the Balourdet Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “We’re looking at influences, particularly Johannes Brahms, not just in his own music, which we see the quartet will play, but his influences on many different composers’ art,” Cheli said. “We see it in (composer) Amy Beach’s ‘Piano Quintet,’ which is influenced by Brahms’ own quintet. Beach finds her own voice and unique perspective on music style. The solo pieces I’m playing are just so delightful. Again, they really harken back to Brahms.” Clara Schumann’s “Romanze in A minor” is a piece dedicated to Brahms. “It came at a time when she was struggling with her husband Robert (being in an) asylum,” Cheli said. “Francois Couperin’s ‘Le Tic-Toc-Choc’ is a piece Brahms himself would champion. It wasn’t his own music he was interested in but also composers of the past.” Cheli will open with “Suite for the Left Hand’ by Erwin Schulhoff. “He’s a composer I’ve been in love with for a number of years,” Cheli said. Schulhoff’s works were blacklisted by Nazi Germany because of his Jewish descent and his communist sympathies. He was arrested by the Nazis in Czechoslovakia in 1941 before he could leave for the Soviet Union and died of tuberculosis in a prison in Wurzburg, Germany. “His music was forgotten for many years until it was recovered by the Recovered Voices Initiative, based in Los Angeles, which I’m a part of. This particular piece is influenced by Brahms.”
“SHEAR MADNESS” “Shear Madness” runs through Feb. 5 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. CLINT BREEZE AND THE GROOVE Clint Breeze and the Groove will perform in the Live at the Center series at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $5 for in-person or register for the free livestream at thecenterpresents.org. LANEY WILSON AND JUDY GOLD Laney Wilson, The Great American Songbook contest winner, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, and comic Judy Gold will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. From left, Justin DeFilippis, Russell Houston, Angela Bae and Benjamin Zannoni form the Balourdet Quartet. (Photos courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)
Dominic Cheli was a finalist at the American Pianist Awards in 2021. He will perform at the Palladium.
Cheli and Balourdet Quartet member Russell Houston were classmates for two years at Colburn School in Los Angeles. They played in a trio at Colburn for a school credit. “I met the other members at the Aspen (Colo.) Music Festival,” Cheli said. “They are lovely people, and making music together is going to be a joy.” Cheli is performing a solo set followed by the quartet.
“The second half of the program is all five of us,” Cheli said. Houston plays the cello. The other members of the Balourdet Quartet are Angela Bae, Justin DeFilippis and Benjamin Zannoni. Bae and DeFilippis play the violin and Zannoni plays the viola. They are in residency at the New England Conservatory’s Professional String Quartet Program in Boston. The quartet received the Grand Prize at the 2021 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition. The Balourdet Quartet was formed in 2018 at Rice University. “Justin, Angela and I met at Taos School of Music, which is a wonderful summer chamber music festival every summer in Taos, New Mexico,” Houston said. “We wanted to continue the chamber music and string quartet together. Justin had known Ben from another group they played in and the four started playing together. We went to our first summer program, which was the Aspen Music Festival, and we did well in that.” Houston said he looks forward to performing with Cheli again. “He’s a wonderful pianist and an incredible musician and artist,” Houston said. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘ELVIS TRIBUTE: ARTIST SPECTACULAR’ Shawn Klush will be one of the featured performers in the “Elvis Tribute: Artist Spectacular” at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Fishers Arts Council exhibits feature Walker, Mintze editorial@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Arts Council will present its first exhibits of 2022 with Taylor Walker in the Art Gallery at City Hall and Judy Mintze in the Alcove at City Hall. A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 14 at the gallery, with live music by Jon Martin, snacks and adult beverages. The exhibit is open daily, except for holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Walker’s exhibit, “Prismatic Brilliance,” is all about color and energy. She specializes in pet and family portraits, watercolor paintings, children’s art, greeting cards and encaustic paintings. Mintze’s work primarily focuses on abstract and figurative art. The exhibit is titled “Hats Off,” and is a portrayal of women’s fashion and modern life. For more, contact info@fishersartscouncil.org.
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Clint Breeze and the Groove set for Palladium performance By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carrington Clinton is better known in some circles as Clint Breeze. Breeze is the artistic persoCONCERT na of the Indianapolis-based drummer and hip-hop producer, who heads an all-star lineup of Indianapolis-area jazz musicians known as the Groove. Clint Breeze and the Groove will perform in the Live at the Center series at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $5. The concert also is available as a free livestream. “(The audience) can expect a very energetic performance, which consists of a blend of hip-hop and jazz,” Clinton said. “It’s going to be a good time. People can expect to go different places musically. They can look at it (as) somewhat of an adventure.” Clinton looks forward to what will be the group’s first appearance at the Palladium. “They always have it looking nice and it’s a good display for local artists,” Clinton said. “It’s a great stage. I’m excited to play there. I think it will be a great experience, well worth it.”
Clint Breeze and the Groove will perform Jan. 13 in the Live at the Center series Jan. 13. (Photo courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)
Clint Breeze and the Groove formed in 2016. Clinton said the emcee and lead vocalist is Pernell from Pike Township in Indianapolis. Clint Breeze and the Groove have headlined festivals, including Chreece and Indy Jazz Fest, and shared stages with such artists as Trombone Shorty, and Durand Jones & The Indications. The group has released two albums, “Arrival” in 2019 and “Endtime Overture” in 2020. “We were able to do exciting things in 2020 despite the pandemic,” Clinton said. “This year, we’ve slowed down but we still have momentum that people come to our shows and support. The Palladium show will be a good one to regain momentum for this year.” Clinton has another project he started last fall where he sings and plays drums at the same time. Live at the Center is a series of livestreamed concerts for the community, featuring local and regional artists in genres from jazz and classical to soul and indie rock. In-person concerts were added in 2021. To register for the free livestream, visit thecenterpresents.org.
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Acclaimed vocal group Straight No Chaser will deliver the headline performance in September at the Center FUNDRAISER for the Performing Arts’ annual gala fundraiser. The Center Celebration 2022 presented by Krieg DeVault is set for Sept. 16 at the Palladium. After two years in which the event was streamed online because of pandemic concerns, the next gala will return to an on-site, in-person format. “We can’t wait to welcome our family of supporters back to the Palladium for this special night that we all look forward to so much,” stated Jeffrey C. McDermott, the Center’s president/CEO. “The 2022 event will truly be a celebration.” Straight No Chaser was scheduled to appear at the 2020 gala, which was canceled. The group was scheduled to return in 2021, but when the event switched to virtual, a decision was made to have the group return when there could be an in-person audience. Straight No Chaser, founded at Indiana University and discovered on YouTube by Atlantic Records, has become one of the
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Art brings ‘return on enjoyment’ Commentary by Randy Sorrell Here’s not a surprise. Most artists like to collect art. After all, your walls can only absorb so much of your SPPOTLIGHT own pieces without feeling a little too self-absorbed (note to self). And at some point, the “return on enjoyment” takes precedent over “return on investment” — although both have relevance. ARTIST PAM NEWELL A recent conversation with artist Pam Newell confidently verified these perspectives. I have the incredible luxury of meeting and speaking with lots of gifted artists all around the world, and her contagious enthusiasm and perspective are absolutely compelling. I can’t recall when I have been as excited about painting, collecting and writing about art than after my conversation with her. And her art is a beautiful reflection of that. She has a BFA from the University of Massachusetts; has been painting her entire life; considers C.W. Mundy a mentor; has taken classes from rock star artists across the country; and, wow, can she paint! New-
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ell paints primarily with oil and occasionally pastels and describes her style as Impressionism/Realism infused with light and rich colors. Get a closer look at her works at Indiana Artisan, 22 N. Rangeline Road in Carmel.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2021-00239 Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 24th day of January 2022 at 5:15 p.m. in the Caucus Room at City Hall (1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to increase the maximum allowable Lot Coverage to 45% for 40 homes sites located in Troy Estates. The property is generally known as 4100 141st Street W. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2021-00239. The real estate affected by the said application is described as follows: A part of the North Half of Section 19, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 39 seconds East along the south line thereof 236.04 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 44 seconds West 653.58 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 56 seconds West 234.65 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 32 seconds East 653.67 feet; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 57 seconds West 656.39 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 11 seconds West 1308.08 feet to a point on said South line of the North Half; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 39 seconds East along said South line 655.11 feet to the place of beginning, containing 23.0 acres, more or less. This description is for zoning purposes only and is subject to change upon the completion of an accurate boundary survey. The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Lennar Homes of Indiana, INC. PETITIONERS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids: February 16, 2022 Project Name: Loose Furniture and Equipment for Zionsville High School –Phases 1 & 3 Zionsville Community Schools Project Number: 219125.17 Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. 350 E. New York St, Suite 300 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Phone No.: 317/848-0966 The Board of Education, Zionsville Community Schools, Zionsville, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the Loose Furniture and Equipment Project at Zionsville High School. Multiple lump sum bids will be considered for the work. The Board of Education will receive bids until 2:00 pm on February 16, 2022 at Zionsville Community Schools Educational Services Center, 900 Mulberry St., Zionsville, IN 46077. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. All interested parties are invited to attend. By submitting Bid on enclosed Bid Form, Bidder satisfies requirement for Indiana Form No. 96 (Revised 2013), as prescribed by State Board of Accounts of Indiana. This shall clearly show Bidder’s financial resources, construction experience, organization, and equipment available for Work contemplated. A bid security in the form of AIA Document A310, a certified check, Indiana General Revised Form No. 86, “Contractors Combination Bid Bond and Bond for Construction,” or a form from an acceptable surety shall accompany each bid. The bid security shall be in the penal amount of 10 percent of the total bid. Bid security shall be forfeited if bid is withdrawn after closing time on date for receiving bids. Successful bidders are required to furnish satisfactory separate Performance Bond and Payment Bond AIA Document A312, from an acceptable surety in an amount equal to 100 percent of the full contract sum. To obtain documents Bidders will be required to register at the Eastern Engineering, 317-598-0661, website (distribution.easternengineering.com) to become a plan holder for the Project. Once registered, Bidders can download the complete set of documents in .PDF form free of charge. Registered bidders will receive electronic distribution of addendums and other electronic communications during the bidding period. Bidders can purchase hard copies of the documents from Eastern Engineering for the cost of printing as established by the Printer. No partial sets will be issued. The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. Zionsville Community Schools reserves the right to assign all or a portion of the bid or bids to a Building Corporation, formed under Indiana Code Title 23, Article 17, Chapter 1.1. All Contracts awarded by either the School Corporation or Building Corporation shall be conditioned upon and subject to the sale by the Building Corporation of its securities in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of the contracts executed by the Building Corporation plus incidental expenses of the Corporation in connection with such work and such sale. The Corporation shall use its best efforts to sell such securities, but, upon its failure to do so or upon its determination that such securities cannot be sold, the Building Corporation and the School Corporation may cancel all such awards without liability. In the event such sale of securities is not completed within 60 days after the bid date, any Contractor may withdraw his bid, without liability, by written notice. Such cancellation shall be effective 30 days after written notice. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after the actual date of the bid opening thereof. By order of the Board of Education Zionsville Community Schools Zionsville, Indiana
the term “anatonym.” An anatonym can be one of two different terms, hence the two “parts.” First, an anatonym can be a word for any body part. Elbow. Krelbow. Knee pit. Coccyx. Pinky toe. Uvula. As someone who recently broke a small bone in my foot (the tibial sesamoid in my left foot), I’m becoming more aware of the tiny, intricate parts of the foot. Your body, as John Mayer wrote, is a wonderland, indeed. When it comes to body parts, let’s just say I know some good ones. Purlicue, for example, is the word for the space between your thumb and your forefinger. The philtrum is the word for the groove between your nose and your upper lip. Your glabella is the area between your two eyebrows — unless you have a unibrow. The next time you play Mad Libs on a road trip, consider these anatonyms. “Rasceta” is not the name of an obscure Sicilian pasta dish; it’s the name for the lines on the inside of your wrist. Do you laugh at the word
“armpit?” Show a little class and refer to it as one of its more proper names — “axilla” or “oxter.” You know that little half-circle of cartilage at the front of your ear? That’s your tragus. Now we have arrived at Part 2 of this body part word education. Another definition for “anatonym” is a phrase that uses a body part in it. For example, when you conform to someone else’s rules, you “toe the line” (not “tow” the line). If you fail to toe the line, you eventually have to “face the music,” which is when you have to confront the consequences of your bad decisions. I like anatonyms; they are like personification for phrases.
Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids: February 01, 2022 Project Name: Loose Furniture and Equipment for Trailside Elementary School Zionsville Community Schools Project Number: 219124.02 Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. 350 E. New York St, Suite 300 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Phone No.: 317/848-0966 The Board of Education, Zionsville Community Schools, Zionsville, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the Loose Furniture and Equipment Project at Trailside Elementary School. Multiple lump sum bids will be considered for the work. The Board of Education will receive bids until 2:00 pm on February 01, 2022 at Zionsville Community Schools Educational Services Center, 900 Mulberry St., Zionsville, IN 46077. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. All interested parties are invited to attend. By submitting Bid on enclosed Bid Form, Bidder satisfies requirement for Indiana Form No. 96 (Revised 2013), as prescribed by State Board of Accounts of Indiana. This shall clearly show Bidder’s financial resources, construction experience, organization, and equipment available for Work contemplated. A bid security in the form of AIA Document A310, a certified check, Indiana General Revised Form No. 86, “Contractors Combination Bid Bond and Bond for Construction,” or a form from an acceptable surety shall accompany each bid. The bid security shall be in the penal amount of 10 percent of the total bid. Bid security shall be forfeited if bid is withdrawn after closing time on date for receiving bids. Successful bidders are required to furnish satisfactory separate Performance Bond and Payment Bond AIA Document A312, from an acceptable surety in an amount equal to 100 percent of the full contract sum. To obtain documents Bidders will be required to register at the Eastern Engineering, 317-598-0661, website (distribution.easternengineering.com) to become a plan holder for the Project. Once registered, Bidders can download the complete set of documents in .PDF form free of charge. Registered bidders will receive electronic distribution of addendums and other electronic communications during the bidding period. Bidders can purchase hard copies of the documents from Eastern Engineering for the cost of printing as established by the Printer. No partial sets will be issued. The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. Zionsville Community Schools reserves the right to assign all or a portion of the bid or bids to a Building Corporation, formed under Indiana Code Title 23, Article 17, Chapter 1.1. All Contracts awarded by either the School Corporation or Building Corporation shall be conditioned upon and subject to the sale by the Building Corporation of its securities in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of the contracts executed by the Building Corporation plus incidental expenses of the Corporation in connection with such work and such sale. The Corporation shall use its best efforts to sell such securities, but, upon its failure to do so or upon its determination that such securities cannot be sold, the Building Corporation and the School Corporation may cancel all such awards without liability. In the event such sale of securities is not completed within 60 days after the bid date, any Contractor may withdraw his bid, without liability, by written notice. Such cancellation shall be effective 30 days after written notice. No bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after the actual date of the bid opening thereof. By order of the Board of Education Zionsville Community Schools Zionsville, Indiana
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• FALL CLEAN-UP • LEAF REMOVAL • IRRIGATION & WINTERIZATION • SNOW & ICE REMOVAL FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491-3491 POLLY MCCORKLE-CDM 317-385-6303 In-Home Meal Prep Creative Culinary $45 hr
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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.
Trim/Remove shrubs & trees Clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint. Do odd jobs, demo small buildings Provide personal services Fully Insured Text of all Jay. 574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jaypersonalservices.com
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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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This is a live-out position work, from Monday to Thursday. $700 weekly Childcare and Light housekeeping Must be able to interact with children Speak English, and non-smoker. MUST HAVE REFERENCES AND BE RESPONSIBLE,If interested you can reach Mary at foodstores101@gmail.com
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
Software Engineer. Carmel, IN. Design, develop, and debug software in Embedded C for 32 bit microprocessors. Gather and analyze requirements. Implement diagnostics requirements. Perform design prototyping and feasibility analysis. Perform unit testing, functional testing, and static analysis in compliance with ASPICE. Develop diagnostic software and CAPL scripts for testing and debugging. Requires Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and two years of software development experience, including requirement gathering and analysis, unit/ functional testing, static analysis, JIRA, Visual Studio (or Eclipse), FxCop (or StyleCop or Coverity), and SVN (or Plastic). Mail resumes to: Aptiv Corporation, Attn: Lori Tucker, HR Site Manager, 13085 Hamilton Crossing Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032. Ref: 70704A. Hiring experienced lawn care laborers, shrub and tree trimmers, Bobcat operators immediately. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135
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Position: Mobile Advocate Location: Noblesville, IN Type: Full Time | Organization: Prevail, Inc. Description: Prevail is committed to offering crisis intervention and restorative support services for those who have experienced crime and abuse, free of charge, in a confidential, supportive, non-judgmental environment that is meant to empower those we serve. We know this work must be grounded in building a community that actively promotes authentic wellbeing for all its members and boldly moves toward being antiracist and practicing equity in all things. Prevail is seeking to fill a Mobile Advocate position responsible for intervention and prevention services for victims of crime, including domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include individual and group facilitation using a trauma-informed model. Prevail values EMPOWERMENT, CONNECTION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, and DIGNITY Mobile Advocate: While primarily working with clients (adults and/or children) on-site at Prevail, Mobile Advocates will also have the opportunity to serve families who have experienced crime or abuse through tele-advocacy and mobile (off-site) advocacy. Duties: Provide intervention and follow-up services to clients which may include (but is not limited to): intake assessment, community referrals and resources, court advocacy, assistance in filing protective orders, completing safety and action plans, and inter/intraagency networking and advocacy on behalf of the victim.
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Facilitate weekly support groups. Maintain and update group curriculum, identifying resources, materials and speakers. Provide individual trauma-informed services. Serve as a reference guide for the community in the area of victim resources and violence prevention, by direct referrals for clients, and through public presentations and participation in community organizations. Regular schedule will include some weekday evenings. On call shifts, as required, will include weekends and holidays. Represent the agency in public and private presentations to increase awareness and educate audiences as to victim-related issues. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field preferred; or a combination of experience, education and/or training. Spanish speaking strongly preferred. Prevail is committed to the development of a broadly inclusive workplace; candidates from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life, short & long term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development. Salary commensurate with education and experience (starting wage $17.49/hour). Click APPLY NOW to submit cover letter and resume or you may send to Michelle Moen at mmoen@prevailinc.org.
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.
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