Connect Interest Group of International Women Indiana hosted an event at SullivanMunce Cultural Center in Zionsville March 16.
Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron spoke to an audience of women to share ways of helping each other in their lives and wor during a brunch.
Brick Street Business District
• Create a new, more ‘welcoming’ southern entrance to town and spruce up the next six blocks headed north.
New Development
• Work toward an agreed-upon set of development standards and goals to diversify our tax base, add services, and enhance neighborhoods.
• Bring together people who can help focus and balance the development to come to Creekside Corporate Park, the Carpenter Nature Preserve, and Perry and Union Townships.
Community Recreation Center
• The people have spoken! We have heard through the Parks Department that people in Zionsville want one that will serve all our generations — from babies to seniors — and everyone in between.
Styron strayed from talking about politics and spoke about her family and how her father inspired her to be the woman she is today.
Styron said she is one of three daughters and that her mother was a homemaker and was happy in that role. Styron knew early on that being a homemaker was not what she wanted for her life, and it was her father who helped her become a strong woman.
“He knew I was not growing up to take on the role as a homemaker,” Styron said. “My father used to play (the song) ‘I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar’ by Helen Reddy, over and over. That’s what I hear in the back of my head.”
Styron then said she is “bossy by nature.”
When asked about her role as mayor and her future plans, Styron — who is not running for reelection — said she had a wonderful time as mayor, calling it “joyful.”
As she approaches the end of her time in office, Styron said she felt fortunate to be able to retire and has plans to become an artist.
“Art is a passion I have had most of my life,” she said.
John Stehr knows that we need a clear vision for how we want our town to grow – one that preserves the heart and soul of Zionsville. That’s why Growth and Development is one of the pillars of John Stehr’s Zionsville 2040 plan.Donna Monday is a Zionsville resident who regularly attends events in the town. She can be reached at dmonday8698@att.net . Mayor Emily Styron speaks at the women’s month event at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center. (Photo courtesy of Donna Monday)
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Three Republicans are vying for the District 3 seat on the Zionsville Town Council. Incumbent Craig Melton has held the seat since 2019. Kyle Campbell and Kendrick Davis will face off with Melton in the May 2 primary. The candidates answered the following questions from Current.
The Town of Zionsville is the 14th-fastestgrowing community in Indiana, and census numbers show it’s grown to 29,340 people, adding more than 4,800 residents since 2010. What do you feel is the best way to keep up with the growth of the town?
Kyle: Campbell: Since police and first responders need more money in their budgets to hire new officers, a budget increase is necessary for the police and fire. The fire chief recently received a grant that would allow him to hire five more firefighters, and that grant would pay for the salaries of those firefighters for three years. Roads and infrastructure are a priority as well. We need to maintain our roads and infrastructure so they may be able to maintain the increase of the population.
Kendrick Davis: There has been a lack of planning in some areas, which has potentially placed us in a position of becoming reactionary. We need to solidify a position and plan for Perry Township with input from its residents. The best way for Zionsville to keep up with growth is through future planning, employee retention and fiscal responsibility. It must be a team effort.
Craig Melton: The best way for the town council to keep up with the town’s growth is to maintain a balanced budget with ample reserves every year, moving through these growth years. If we do not plan for healthy reserves, we may sacrifice some
services during our larger growth years. The town needs diverse development growth, including development planning, that generates a 2 percent and 3 percent property tax base. This, too, is very important as Zionsville grows.
How should the town balance redevelopment with maintaining the character of surrounding, wellestablished areas?
Campbell: Zionsville’s character and charm in well-established areas of the town will stay the same, and we need to focus on keeping redevelopment out of the village area.
Davis: We need to invest in the history of our town. When we are invested in our history, preserving the charm stemming from that makes finding a balance easy. When we are elected, we become stewards of this town. We must carry this responsibility to serve those who have come before us and those who will come after.
Melton: The town must maintain and plan redevelopment harmoniously with all areas around the town, both rural and urban areas. The town must follow its codes and ordinances and update them regularly, reducing the need for the most common variances. Focusing on the needs of residents is key. Many Perry Township residents are seeking better internet and water services. What is Zionsville doing well? What is its area in need of most improvement?
Campbell: Our parks and recreation are in a really good spot, such as Carpenter Nature Preserve. The areas that need improvement are, we need to look at incorporating Perry Township into the services that Zionsville has to offer. That needs to be within the next five years. Those folks in Perry are part of Zionsville and should be offered the benefits of the town. I have promised to meet every department head and find out what their wants and needs are.
Davis: Zionsville is doing well in many respects, from being the safest town in
the state to having more than 500 acres of parkland and more than 20 parks. Areas of improvement include planning for future growth, preservation of our rural areas, and incorporating Perry Township into our community. We cannot continue in the manner we have been as far as our accounting and finances; we have to do better moving forward.
Melton: Our public safety is what we are doing well. I have prioritized the town’s public safety, voting to fully fund all requests for equipment and training for the police and fire departments. We have also approved several new positions for both departments to accommodate our growth and partnership with the schools for safety officers. Rebuilding the town’s credit rating is my current priority. As the town plans for upgrades, repairs and replacement of our aging infrastructure, like our wastewater treatment facility, we need an excellent credit rating.
The relationship between the town council and the mayor has been rocky, to say the least. How do you envision that relationship moving forward with a new mayor?
Campbell: Whether it be Republican or Democrat, the vision and charm of Zionsville needs to stay on track, and that has been broken from the failing audit to the decrease of our credit rating. We need to work as a team so that businesses and residents that plan on coming into our town say this is the town I want to build in, or this is the town I want to raise my children in. Communication, transparency and working together is the key to success for the town.
Davis: I have a unique perspective due to being employed by the town as a firefighter/paramedic for almost eight years. I have seen good, I have seen growth, and I have firsthand experience with these rocky times. There is no reason for animosity between the two governing offices.
Melton: I am very optimistic about the incoming mayor. Both candidates have stated they will prioritize attending council meetings, and they see the value of working with the Town of Zionsville’s fiscal body.
The Northwest Warriors 12U homeschool boys basketball team won the National Christian Homeschool National Championship March 17 in Springfield, Mo. The Warriors were ranked fourth out of 48 teams at nationals and won six games in five days. Team members are from Zionsville, Carmel, Indianapolis and surrounding areas. The Northwest Warriors are, from left, coach Josh Stahl, Elijah Anderson, Jayden Stahl, David Tolbert, Brayden Lehman, Hudson Reichanadter, Finn Davis, Isaac Fraiz, Nathaniel Cockerham, Luke Pettersen and coach Austin Lehman. (Photo courtesy of Northwest Warriors)
The Zionsville Community High School 2022 “All In” Aerie yearbook earned the Hoosier Star Award from the Indiana High School Press Association, the top student media honor in the state. In addition, the “All In” yearbook was selected from more than 1,000 yearbooks to be featured in a national best of yearbook anthology called the “Jostens Look Book.” The 2022 Aerie was one of only 20 books to receive a double-page spread in the “Look Book,” which is sent to thousands of schools in the U.S. and Canada. From left, yearbook staff members Claire Weesies, Bella Rolsen, Sadie Meenan, Ryan Luke, Abbie Stoops, Rosemary Papa, Grace Howe, Mikayla Query, Madilynn Taylor, Annie Davidson, Greta Bash, Charlee Norton and Maddie Patrick (not pictured). (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Community Schools)
In 2022, the Zionsville Fire Dept. received a Federal Emergency Management Agency SAFER grant of $1.6 million for the hiring of six firefighters. The recruits are in training and have started the 18-week recruit academy. The academy includes six weeks of training to become emergency medical technicians, one week of hazardous materials and 11 weeks of intense firefighting training resulting in certifications in those fields. The recruits will graduate in August and join the ZFD as probationary firefighters. From left, Trey Cobb, Jonathon Rollins, Austin Alcorn, Xavier Davis, Tyresse Schaffer, Jesse Felmy and Trent Thomas. (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Fire Dept.)
By Natalie Gargiulo Natalie@youarecurrent.com
For her work as an au pair with a Zionsville family during a particularly difficult time for the family, Antonella
“Anto” Arnau — was recently named the 2023 Au Pair of the Year by the International Au Pair Association. Arnau, 27, from Argentina, began working with the Serfaty family in Zionsville in March of 2021 after Jessica Serfaty gave birth to her son, Asher, who was born three months premature. Asher spent 103 days in the hospital, during which time Arnau learned how to care for Asher and bonded with the Serfatys’ then-3-year-old son, Grayson. Arnau received the Au Pair of the Year honor on March 23. Every year, thousands of young people from around the world travel to the U.S. through cultural exchange visas to live with American host families to help care for their children as au pairs exceeding to the International Au Pair Association. Through the experience, they get a chance to see more of the world, gain confidence and impact their host families and host kids’ lives, according to the International Au Pair Association.
To highlight the impact, the International Au Pair Association annually hosts a global “Au Pair of the Year” contest. Host families share why they love their au pairs through a written essay and video, and the IAPA reviews a small number submitted by member agencies.
“It never seemed like there was a moment (Arnau) doubted joining us with COVID and now Asher’s medical situation, with so much unknown,” Jessica said. “But through and through, Anto was there and supportive.”
Five-year-old Grayson said that Anto is his best friend and loves her.
“I love her because she always takes care of me,” he said.
Arnau still lives with the family and said she is touched by the award.
“It was such a huge honor to be considered for the nomination,” Arnau said. “It’s like a huge hug from my host family.”
Nearly $16,000 awarded in Operation Round Up grants — Boone REMC’s Operation Round Up board of trustees recently awarded the following grants. Advance Food Distribution received $2,000 to help stock food pantry shelves. The Boone County 4-H FaiR was awarded $4,200 to purchase outdoor speakers as part of an audio system overhaul at the fairgrounds, Love Inc. of Boone County received a grant for $3,077 for electrical work and the installation of carpeting in a new homeless shelter area being constructed in the existing warehouse, Mama’s Cupboard was awarded $6,300 to assist with building masonry repairs, and Girl Scout Troop 2059 received $280 to assist with an exterior beautification project at the Caring Center.
Hussey-Mayfield Public Library names new Whitestown branch manager — The Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees recently welcomed Ashtan Bennett as the branch manager for its second location, that is construction in Whitestown. “I am eager to connect with residents in our community and to be a part of building this wonderful new resource,” Bennett said. “I look forward to meeting everyone during neighborhood bookmobile visits and at upcoming community events like the Whitestown Easter egg hunt and the Zionsville brick street market.”
We are getting close to that national holiday that nobody ever thinks about. Arbor Day this year falls on April 28.
When I say nobody thinks about it, I mean banks don’t close, mail gets delivered and very few people get to stay home, fire up the grill and enjoy a day off. On the other hand, it is still recognized as the day everybody should plant a tree.
The first Arbor Day was April 10, 1872, in Nebraska. The state board of agriculture urged everyone in the state to plant a tree. An estimated 1 million trees were put in the ground that day. Presumably, this made up for the trees pioneers cut down to create farm fields just a few years earlier.
President Theodore Roosevelt made the holiday official in 1907 when he made a national appeal to America’s school children. When I was in the sixth grade, we had an extended recess on Arbor Day so we could watch our principal plant a tree at the edge of the playground. I saw the tree a few years ago and it was at least 60 feet tall.
Since its inception, the concept of Arbor Day has spread to just about every nation on Earth. Uncounted billions of trees get planted every year. In the U.S., the Arbor Day Foundation sends out an annual appeal, and if you support them with even a small donation, they will send you a free tree.
My dad was a forester, of course, so he had a vested interest in trees. He once commented on his years directing Civilian Conservation Corps camps charged with planting trees and fighting forest fires in the Northwoods of Wisconsin that his CCC boys had planted more than 10 million trees during the tenure of the camps. He said every day was Arbor Day back then.
We have actually lost a lot of trees at our home here in the village. When we added the addition to the house, we had to cut down several gum trees.
When we moved into the house in 1981, I planted a tulip poplar seedling. It is now a full-grown tree. It will be my Arbor Day contribution for years to come.
Former Zionsville Community High School swimmer Zoe Mattingly was surprised she was named to the Indiana High School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame.
2012 ZCHS graduate said. “It was such an incredible experience shared with women that I had grown up swimming with and a great way to finish off my high school career.”
“For one, it means I’m more than 10 years out of high school, which still seems impossible to me,” Mattingly said. “But mostly, there are so many swimmers already in the Hall of Fame that I looked up to and admired throughout my entire career. It seems a bit surreal to be considered in the same category as them. So, I’m very grateful to be honored and excited to see some old friends at the ceremony who are also being inducted this year.”
Mattingly will be inducted April 15 as a member of the Class of 2023 at a ceremony at Primo South Banquet and Conference Center in Indianapolis.
“The most special moment in high school had to be winning the (IHSAA state championship) 200 free relay my senior year and then at that same meet finishing second as a team,” the
Mattingly also won the 200-yard freestyle state title her senior year. She captured the 100 freestyle state title as a junior.
Two moments stick out for Mattingly during her University of Michigan career.
“On an individual level, qualifying for NCAAs in the 100 backstroke as a sophomore was something I could have never imagined in high school or even in my freshman year at Michigan,” she said. “It was super exciting, and I still remember the race vividly. But the most special moment was winning the Big Ten Championship as a team my senior year. We went from placing sixth in the Big Ten when I was a freshman to winning it in my last year, and seeing everyone’s hard work come to fruition after four years was a feeling I’ll never forget.”
Mattingly, 29, said she was always drawn to water.
“We’d go to the pool almost every day in the summer, so the transition to competing in
something I already enjoyed seemed natural,” Mattingly said. “Once I got more serious, I think what kept me in the sport was twofold. First was the competition aspect. I loved working towards a big meet and seeing the hard work pay off. Second was the community around swimming, both in Zionsville and across Indiana, which I can thank for most of my close friendships back then.”
Mattingly said it’s getting harder to find time to swim, but still gets in the pool when she can.
“I just finished my MBA at Stanford and was able to swim on the Masters team last year, which was great having a coach and written practices again,” Mattingly said. “However, my most exciting post-grad swimming endeavor has to be competing in the Trans Tahoe relay last summer with five of my Michigan teammates. It’s a race where teams swim across the width of Lake Tahoe, alternating swimmers with a boat following close behind for exchanges. We had such a blast and, much to our surprise, won our age group.”
Mattingly, who lives in San Francisco, started a new job after graduating in June 2022 at Minted, a seller of stationery and gifts.
Parade tickets on sale — Tickets are on sale to the public for the 2023 AES 500 Festival Parade. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online at 500festival. com/tickets. Proceeds from all 500 Festival ticketed events support the organization’s free programming and events for Indiana youth and college students. The parade will take place at 11:45 a.m. May 27 in downtown Indianapolis. The grand marshal is Frank Shorter, Olympic gold medalist and the winner of the first OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon.
Boone County Senior Services annual art and photography contest — Boone County Senior Services, Inc. will host their 9th annual art and photography contest. The artwork will be submitted on April 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Public Library, 104 E. Washington St., in Lebanon.
One of Zionsville Community High School senior softball player Sydny Poeck’s biggest strengths is her versatility.
Poeck, who will play for the University of Notre Dame, can play multiple positions — first and third base and outfield, if needed.
“I’d be comfortable if we had to move her to middle infield,” Eagles coach Mike Garrett said. “It has allowed us to build around her. Typically, teams build around a pitcher, so her versatility makes us a better team. She is an amazing softball player with a great skill set that she has worked very hard on for many years. However, she is a better person, leader, teammate and strong young woman, mentally and physically.”
Garrett said she made the most improvement in being a vocal leader. Poeck has started every game of her varsity high school career.
“It can be challenging in the locker room when a freshman or sophomore starts over an upperclassman,” Garrett said. “Syd is
Favorite athlete: Former Florida State third baseman Sydney Sherrill
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: “A League of Their Own” College plans: Major in biology
very humble and such a good teammate. She is a good mentor for our younger players and encourages them often. Ability got her to varsity. Ability, attitude and effort have kept her there. Syd always takes responsibility for her play and demeanor.”
Zionsville Community High School senior softball player Sydny Poeck committed to play for the University of Notre Dame in the fall of junior year. (Photo courtesy of University of Notre Dame sports information office)
Poeck, who hit .468 with three home runs for ZCHS as a junior, said she is excited about the talent the Eagles have this season. As of March 28, Zionsville was 3-0.
“I think we have a lot of new people in the lineup, but they’ve been crushing it so
far, so I can’t wait to see what they can do this season,” Poeck said.
Poeck began playing when she was 5 years old.
“I just remember being my happiest when I was on the field,” Poeck said. “I have wanted to play college softball since middle school. I really tried to push that dream to become a reality when COVID hit, and my freshman season was canceled. I would go to Lions Park, and I would practice with my dad there three or four times a week. I think that’s where I learned to develop my skills.”
Her father, Chad Poeck, played minor league baseball in the Texas Rangers organization and in a professional league in Taiwan. Chad, who played for Baylor University, has coached his daughter’s travel softball teams.
Poeck plays travel softball for the Bombers, who play tournaments across the U.S. Although she can play multiple positions, Poeck said first base is her favorite.
“But I love playing at third because it’s kind of a challenge for me since you get balls hit harder at you,” she said. “It’s the hot corner in softball, so you have to be quick on your feet.”
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One of the main purposes of the 500 Festival Princess program is to help the Princesses learn leadership skills.
we have some bankers who will be a natural fit for that as well.”
Bliss said there are several learning sessions that Princesses and interns can attend. For instance, the National Bank of Indianapolis held a session about building their financial futures.
Segars, especially,” Worcester said. “I am in a male-dominated major and feel as though I can really relate to her being the only female in her sales field. I also am excited to hear from the other influencers like Lauren Schneider and Carrie Abbott.”
Laura Bliss, vice president of operations for the 500 Festival, oversees the leadership development program for the Princesses.
Bliss said all the festival interns and Princesses participate in the program.
“We’re just hoping to expose them to professional and personal development opportunities through those leadership development program sessions,” Bliss said. “So, throughout their time with us, they get a variety of different events or networking opportunities in order to further their professional skills.”
The interns started the first week in January and are with the 500 Festival until the start of June. Bliss said there is a different curriculum for the 12 interns than the Princesses. The Princesses started the leadership development program in late February. The program runs throughout the month of May.
“It’s a cool opportunity for them to be exposed to some of those really successful career people around the Indianapolis area,” Bliss said. “If somebody is studying biology or (is on a) premed track, we have hospital board members who we pair them up with. Somebody who’s studying finance,
“They talked about credit scores and how, as young professionals, they can set themselves up for success down the line from a financial standpoint,” Bliss said.
Bliss said there is a series with the Simon Property Group about women in business that involves several speakers where Princesses can learn about different career paths.
There also are 500 Festival corporate members events.
“The Princesses can network with all the professionals that are at those events,” Bliss said. “We try and cast a wide net with what the opportunities are for Princesses. They have such diverse backgrounds and future career opportunities.”
Each Princess is paired with one of the board members from the 500 Festival to serve as their mentor. There are 33 Princesses and 33 board members.
Butler University sophomore Grace Worcester, a Guerin Catholic High School graduate from Westfield, is looking forward to the Women in Business Brunch, which is scheduled for April 5.
“I’m excited to hear from (Simon Property Group’s) Rachel
Worcester’s mentor is Roger VanDerSnick, chief sales and marketing officer for the Indianapolis Colts.
Purdue University senior Ryann Bowers, a Zionsville Community High School graduate who is majoring in pre-medicine, said she is looking forward to the IndyHub panel in the development series.
“I am looking forward to learning from Indy professionals on how to be a successful leader both in the workplace and outside of it,” she said. “I am so grateful that this leadership development series is a part of the Princess program.”
Bowers is working with Scott Bove, regional president for STAR Financial Bank.
“Scott is a fellow Boilermaker and it’s also his first year on the board,” Bowers said. “We are hoping to work together to plan some fun and impactful outreach events for Hoosier communities to share the spirit of the 500 Festival.”
IUPUI junior Hannah Romero De Gante, from Seymour, is eager to hear from the IndyHub panel as well.
“This session is all about leadership and the importance of empowering and emboldening young leaders like us,” she said. “I am really excited to learn from several Indy change-makers as they describe opportunities that the Circle City has given them and why they continue to call Indy home.”
Kelsey Sweet is a Fishers resident and director of marketing and communications for the Hamilton East Public Library. She grew up in Greensburg, attended college at Indiana State University and moved to Fishers in 2011. She enjoys spending time in the community with her family going to local events, farmers’ markets and exploring parks and trails in Hamilton County.
What is your best habit, and what is your worst?
I think my best habit is that I try to keep a positive attitude. Negativity won’t solve or improve a problem, so I prefer to be positive and work toward a solution. My worst habit is probably procrastination. If I get overwhelmed with daunting tasks, I tend to put them off for as long as possible.
Do you have a hidden talent?
I’m not sure this is really considered a talent, and I’m no expert, but I know enough to get by on a sewing machine. I don’t sew often but I occasionally whip something up. I don’t know how to follow patterns; I just make up my own design. My last project was a superhero pillowcase for my son.
What do you do when you’re creatively stuck?
I like to listen to music when I work or browse online for inspiration. If that doesn’t help, I stop what I’m doing, work on something else, and come back to it later with a fresh mindset.
Is there a book that you recommend to everyone?
“All Good People Here” by Ashley Flowers. Ashley is the founder and co-host of the Crime Junkie podcast, which I’m a big fan of, and love that it’s based out of Indy. This was her first book and I couldn’t put it down.
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John Stehr, a retired broadcast journalist, and Jane Burgess, a former Zionsville Community Schools school board member, are vying for the Republican nomination for Zionsville mayor in the May 2 primary election.
Stehr and Burgess recently answered the following questions from Current.
Party: Republican
Years in Zionsville: 28
Job: Recently retired from a 42-year career as a broadcast journalist
Previous elected positions: None
The Indiana State Board of Accounts audit has cited Zionsville government for several hundred thousand dollars of questionable spending in 2022. Do you believe Zionsville has too much debt? Why or why not?
The questionable spending cited in the SBOA report on Zionsville is not related to our debt load, or our municipal tax rate, which is the lowest when compared to our peer communities in central Indiana. The town council’s efforts at controlling appropriations have kept Zionsville’s tax rate low. While Zionsville’s budgeting process has been protracted in some areas in recent years, I believe we are fully funding our public safety operations, town employees have gotten appropriate wage increases, and we have been prudent in discretionary spending. What will be of greater importance going forward is consistent, reliable reporting of our financial information to the town council and the public.
The Town of Zionsville is the 14thfastest-growing community in Indiana, and census numbers show it’s grown to 29,340 people, adding more than 4,800 residents since 2010. What do you feel is the best way to keep up with the growth of the town?
Planning. Growth and development are here, and one of the top concerns I hear
from our neighbors is that the infrastructure is not always keeping up. Examples include heavy traffic on the two-lane sections of Oak Street, difficulty turning left on Michigan Road, and the daily afternoon traffic jam at the stoplight at Zionsville Road and Sycamore. Designing and building infrastructure projects takes time, and tax revenue lags behind the development. That’s why it comes back to planning, which includes diversifying our tax base by considering the types of businesses that we seek to attract along with the housing options and services that are part of the mix. How should the city balance redevelopment with maintaining the character of surrounding, wellestablished areas?
Zionsville has the asset that every town around here wants — an authentic, historic Main Street business district. What we have seen is that development can take place around us — like in Anson and on Michigan Road — and not cause our brick street business district to dry up and blow away. In fact, what benefits it most is having people in proximity who want to come here. So, first and foremost, we need to build a new gateway to our downtown. It must be complementary to the brick street, a welcoming area that announces “You are in Zionsville” and provides basic amenities like parking, a public restroom and a guide to everything you can do or see in Zionsville.
What is Zionsville doing well? What is its area in need of most improvement?
I know that as parks board president, it may sound self-serving — but I think our parks system has been a bright spot in recent years. We have completed the northern and southern extensions of the Big-4 Rail Trail, opened Overly-Worman Park, and moved the Zionsville Nature Center to a more accessible spot at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Library. As for what we could do better: vision. Our children get a first-class education here. We enjoy a safe environment with neighbors who are generally supportive and welcoming. At the same time, we need to look beyond today to envision what we want our town to be for the next generation and beyond.
The relationship between town
council and mayor has been rocky to say the least. How do you envision that relationship moving forward?
It goes beyond “rocky.” We have had a massive breakdown in communication in our town hall — and it’s true that when you don’t communicate, you don’t trust — and you can’t work well with people you don’t trust. It comes down to relationships, and as a professional communicator for over 40 years, I have the skill set needed to restore communication among our town leaders and departments. Job 1 as mayor will be to establish a good working relationship with each town council member — to find out what’s important to them, and what they see as important to their constituents.
Party: Republican
Years in Zionsville: 21 years
Job: Civic and community Leader
Previous elected positions: Elected to Zionsville Community Schools board in 2008, 2012 and 2016
The Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA) audit has cited the Zionsville government for several hundred thousand dollars of questionable spending in 2022. Do you believe Zionsville has too much debt? Why or why not?
Zionsville’s debt level is not the issue raised by the SBOA. The issue stems from our current mayor not following the law and being reckless with the taxpayers’ money. The 2021 audit identified unapproved expenditures, a lack of internal controls and misappropriations of funds. Her actions have damaged the financial credibility of our town. As mayor, I will follow the letter of the law, be fiscally responsible and earn the trust of our community and the financial community.
The Town of Zionsville is the 14thfastest-growing community in Indiana, and census numbers show it’s grown to 29,340 people, adding more than 4,800 residents since 2010. What do you feel
is the best way to keep up with the growth of the town?
Zionsville has experienced tremendous growth in the last decade. Growth brings both opportunities and challenges to our community. We must maintain our high level of public safety and preserve our charm. Finding a better balance of a commercial and residential tax base is critical. I will give careful consideration to land use, traffic and infrastructure. I will work hand in hand with local, county and state officials to ensure our growth is responsible.
How should the town balance redevelopment with maintaining the character of surrounding, wellestablished areas?
Zionsville is so much more than our iconic Main Street. We encompass 67 square miles with a number of locations we should consider for development to help diversify our tax base and lighten homeowners’ tax burden. These include Creekside Corporate Park, the Gateway, Perry Township, the U.S. 421 corridor and the area surrounding the airport. As mayor, I will lead the effort to attract the right businesses to be placed in the right locations.
What is Zionsville doing well? What is its area in need of most improvement?
We have been one of the safest towns in America for many years. Our men and women in public safety need to be commended for their efforts in keeping us safe. Our greatest need for improvement starts at Town Hall. We have to restore the public’s trust and our financial reputation. As mayor, this is my first priority, and we will succeed.
The relationship between town council and mayor has been rocky to say the least. How do you envision that relationship moving forward?
My approach will continue to be collaboration and communication. For the past 16 months, I have attended town council meetings and have earned three public endorsements from town councilors. That does not mean I will always agree with the council, but I will never back away from my seat at the table. Trust and respect are two-way streets. All branches of our government are needed to best serve Zionsville. I will lead by example.
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I am writing today to express my support for Jane Burgess, Republican candidate for mayor. I’ve known Jane for years, and her leadership and relationships run deep.
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Jane has been attending the town council meetings for the past 16 months, and she has three public endorsements from town councilors. That does not mean she will always agree with the council, but she will never back away from her seat at the table. All branches of our government are needed to best serve Zionsville. Jane recognizes the importance of strong relationships and trust. Jane will bring collaboration, leadership, transparency and civility back to the mayor’s office.
I am excited for Jane to serve as our next mayor!
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Apples and pears are tasty. The latter can be tricky to store because they don’t hold up as long at home on the counter. But we are told that both are good for our bodies. In fact, didn’t someone famous once say something about eating an apple a day? Likewise, oranges hit the spot. They hydrate as well as come inside of their own convenient carrying case. We can peel one open just about anywhere. And short of the occasional spray that might get us, there is little mess. There is no need for water to clean or knife to cut. Even the skin is organic and will quickly return to the earth without further processing.
Still, for reasons unknown to most, some among us don’t partake of the remarkable fruits. They turn their noses and refuse them in nearly every form. Maybe they claim a medical reason, allergy or other sensitivity. Maybe they don’t find an adequate selection at an affordable price and are forced to make other choices despite their preference
for the fruit. Either reason can be measured and determined to some degree of scientific assurance. But what if they simply don’t like them? Is it possible that these poor, uneducated knuckle-draggers simply disagree with well-known and accepted fact? Don’t they see the benefits that we know are there? Didn’t they learn in third grade about the food pyramid and “keeping the doctor away?” Should we regulate and force the resistors to consume? We would all reap the benefit of a healthier society. Besides, it is upsetting to imagine that they are eating bananas and pineapples. Oh, my.
Life is a fruit salad and some of us pick out the parts we don’t like. So what? If others skip the pineapple, doesn’t it leave more for us?
Let’s talk mammograms, people. Specifically, my most recent not-so-fun experience. And let me be clear – in no way do I wish to discourage women from receiving this potentially lifesaving screening. But I’m going to speak honestly about the process because though it’s occasionally horrible, it’s also objectively hilarious.
I went in for my annual scan, willing myself to disassociate from what was about to happen. Anytime I must stand topless and allow a veritable stranger to aggressively manipulate me between cold metal and hard plastic, I default to self-deprecating apologies (“Sorry, you don’t have a lot to work with!”) and a general sense of numbness. But I made it through relatively unscathed and congratulated myself on prioritizing my health over the expected (and confirmed) discomfort. Unfortunately, I had to return a week later because the radiologist “saw something.” So not only did I spend six days imagining
the worst (stupid “Grey’s Anatomy!”), I had to endure Round 2 of what politely could be deemed torture. And this time my tech Karen didn’t even pretend to care that she was inflicting pain. She barked orders and maliciously squeezed, oblivious to my tears and cries of “Owww!” She left me in a special waiting room for 25 minutes, shivering in my pink gown and contemplating the appeal of Christian pop rock. And then she had the audacity to send someone else to deliver the news (Really, Karen? After all we’d been through?), which thankfully was a very anticlimactic, “Everything looks fine.”
The point is, mammograms are both important and frequently awful. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed talking about them at my expense. You’re welcome. Peace out.
Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.
The point is, mammograms are both important and frequently awful. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed talking about them at my expense. You’re welcome.
– DANIELLE WILSON
If you show up at an emergency room with a fishhook in your nose or your fingers super-glued together, there is a good chance you’ll be sitting in the waiting room next to a guy with a bagel injury.
“Sir, I need to record all the data. It’s part of the new government program, O’Bagel Care. What kind of bagel was it?”
“It was an Everything Bagel.”
More than 40,000 Americans ended up in an ER last year with a BRI — a Bagel Related Injury. That’s about 10 dozen people a day (in bagel talk), which means 325 million people in the U.S. have avoided these doughy morning mishaps. What are they eating for breakfast? Pop Tarts?
A BRI occurs when cutting the bagel in half before popping it in the toaster. The result can be hand lacerations, gouges or severed digits … all of which, especially the last one, can ruin a lovely Sunday brunch.
I was once a victim of my own bagel booboo. My big mistake was using a dull knife to cut a frozen bagel held in the palm of my hand. OK, I guess that’s three mistakes.
Hospitals may have to assign specially trained triage nurses to handle these bleeders arriving at the ER.
“What seems to be the problem, sir?”
“I cut myself while slicing a bagel.”
“Were you cutting it horizontally or vertically?” the nurse might ask.
“I was vertical, of course. It’s not safe to slice a bagel while lying on the couch.”
“You are bleeding pretty badly. I also detect a white ooze in the cut.”
“That’s cream cheese. Can we move on with this? It really hurts.”
“Oh, I just love those. I can even see the little poppy seeds and specks of onion on your bloody napkin. That explains the burning sensation in your gaping wound. By the way, can you recommend a place to get a good Everything Bagel?”
“Yes, there’s a cute neighborhood shop on 86th Street … wait a second, what are we doing here? I hate to be blunt about this, but can we get me in to see a doctor quickly? And can you confirm my accident is covered by my insurance?”
“You would need to have a bagel medical plan like Blue-Cross, Blue-Berry, with a Sesame Seed supplement. Just kidding. Dr. Cohen, the physician on duty, made up those jokes. It’s just a barrel of laughs working here in the ER.”
A sympathetic nurse may offer some advice while you wait.
“You might want to invest in a contraption specifically designed to cut bagels, so we don’t see you here again. They’re sometimes called Bagel Guillotines. They protect your hands from sharp edges. Doesn’t that sound like a good idea?”
“No, but Pop Tarts are starting to.”
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.
– DICK WOLFSIE
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The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual awards March 24 at the Sixpence Wedding and Event Space in Whitestown.
The chamber’s annual awards recognize businesses and individuals in the Zionsville community for their accomplishments.
“We are incredibly proud of the 2023 winners,” Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Allyson Gutwein said. “We have leaders doing great things in and for the community of Zionsville. Innovating, providing charitable services, creating businesses that others can look to as examples, we are proud to highlight their efforts.”
The Ambassador of the Year award went to Don Barrett of The UPS Store. Barrett was awarded for displaying extraordinary service as a Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Ambassador.
The Dahlia Excellence in Service award recognizes a deserving employee of a Zionsville business or organization. This year, the Dahlia award went to Connie Berry of Zionsville Eye Care.
The Community Service award recognizes the efforts of businesses or organizations that work toward the betterment and growth of the community. This year’s award went to Danielle Pezet of the Zionsville Farmers Market.
The Town Crier award is given to someone who has spoken on the town’s behalf for the community’s improvement. Debbi Kuller of Storen Financial received this year’s award.
The Nonprofit of the Year award went to the Humane Society for Boone County. The nonprofit award is given to an organization that made contributions to the Zionsville community in the past year.
The zWORKS Startup of the Year award winner went to a new business professional, zWORKS Board Chairman Paul Dreier and Novilytic, LLC, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
Business of the Year went to K1ds Count Therapy, a therapy center for children that opened in Zionsville in 2021.
The Outstanding Hoosier of the Year award was given to Leigh Ann Akard, former co-owner of Akard True Value Hardware and a pillar in the Zionsville community.
Sherri Reagin Elected to serve as delegate on the Independent Community Bankers of America federal delegate board — Sherri L. Reagin, chief operating officer for North Salem State Bank, has been elected to serve as delegate for Indiana on the ICBA federal delegate board and assumed her three-year term March 16. In addition to Reagin’s business leadership, she serves on the Hendricks Regional Health Foundation Board and active in service to families through a variety of community groups in Hendricks County. Sherri resides in Zionsville and enjoys spending time with her two children.
Are GMOs unsafe? — There’s a lot of hype surrounding GMOs (genetically modified organisms). A team of 50 scientists reviewed more than 900 studies in the 20 years since GMOs were first introduced. They found that GMOs have not caused increases in cancer, obesity, gastrointestinal illnesses, kidney disease, autism, or allergies.
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Sudden paranoia — If someone you know has become suddenly paranoid, there are several possible causes. Dementia may be one cause, but there are other, treatable conditions that can cause paranoia. It also can be caused by certain medications. So, if someone begins acting paranoid, urge them to see a doctor quickly to determine the cause.
Have you ever wondered what those new crazy machines at the eye doctor do?
It seems that these days, when you go to the optometrist, the pretest room has become more crowded than NASA HQ as you are asked to put your face into yet another machine. What in the world does each instrument tell about your eyes? Technology has certainly evolved over the years!
Let’s begin with the gold standard tests. Everyone has been asked to watch that farmhouse or hot air balloon as it goes in and out of focus. Luckily, we live in Indiana, so those targets are appropriate! This machine measures the curvature of the front part of your eye, along with the length of your eye, and in turn gives a starting point for your refractive state, a.k.a., glasses prescription. The target going in/out of focus simply serves to keep your focusing system in a relaxed state, which results in a more accurate prescription.
You may be seeing less and less of that air puff test. The “archaic torture chamber” actually measures the speed at which the air bounces off the front part of your eye, and that tells us how hard your eye is and how much pressure is inside of it. That test has been dreaded for ages, and, thankfully, smart optical engineers have been listening. It has evolved into a new and improved handheld device that measures your eye pressure with a super tiny probe that – yes – does actually touch your eye, but it is super tiny and so fast you truly don’t even feel it. I’m almost nervous to share that secret, as I may have ruined the mystique.
I have many more technologies to share about in upcoming editions. Stay tuned for parts two and three coming up soon.
Dr. Kim Hall is an optometrist at RevolutionEYES. She graduated from Purdue University in 1999 and the Indiana University School of Optometry in 2005.
You may be seeing less and less of that air puff test.
– DR. KIM HALL
Meredith Willson’s contributions to the Great American Songbook go far beyond his most famous work.
“Today, Meredith Willson is best known for writing ‘The Music Man,’ and if that is all he did, he would be a compelling figure in American music,”
Great American Songbook Foundation Executive Director Chris Lewis said.
“Willson changed the face of Broadway with innovations that last today. But there is so much more to the legacy of Meredith Willson and his vast contributions to American music.”
The Songbook Foundation will hold Indiana premiere screenings of the documentary “Meredith Willson: America’s Music Man” at 7 and 8:30 p.m. April 11 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The later screening was added because of the popularity of the event. The tickets are free and available at thecenterpresents.org.
The documentary premiered in February on an Iowa PBS station. There will be a 6 p.m. discussion before the 7 p.m. screening and one following the 8:30 p.m. show with documentary filmmaker Tyler Brinegar, of Iowa PBS, and guests. The documentary is narrated by Broadway performer Sutton Foster and features interviews with Great American Songbook founder Michael Feinstein.
“(Willson) was a symphonic composer and worked with (Arturo)Toscanini and John Philip Sousa,” Lewis said. “He wrote film scores like ‘The Great Dictator’ with Charlie Chaplin, and he was a star on radio and television. His songs have been performed by everyone from Frank Sinatra to The Beatles. He even wrote the holiday classic, ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.’ There is no denying that Meredith Willson was an important figure in
the Great American Songbook.”
Songbook Academy alumni Olivia Broadwater and Hayden Elefante, both Zionsville Community High School graduates, will sing some rarely heard songs that were cut from “The Music Man.”
Elefante will sing “We’re Engaged (Fireworks)” that was cut from the film version of the musical. Broadwater will sing “You Don’t Have to Kiss Me Goodnight,” which was cut from the Broadway production. Broadwater also will sing one of the most beloved songs from “The Music Man,” “Till There Was You.”
“This song happened to be a favorite of iconic actress and singer Doris Day, as evidenced by a letter she sent to Willson which exists in his collection at the Songbook Foundation,” Lewis said.
Lewis said the Songbook Foundation houses the papers of Willson in its archives facility in Carmel, where it holds the collections of more than 300 songwriters and performers who contributed to the foundational era of popular music.
“When The Music Man Foundation was looking for a home for the collection, there were several organizations vying for the opportunity, including the Library of Congress,” Lewis said. “The Songbook
Foundation was selected because of our commitment and ability to preserve and process the collection and celebrate and share the legacy of Meredith Willson. We continue to do just that by creating exhibits relating to Willson and his work, as well as our work with authors, journalists, musicologists and filmmakers from around the world.”
Brinegar spent one week in Carmel in 2022 researching Willson’s collection.
“However, that was just the start,” Lewis said. “Our Songbook team then worked remotely with Brinegar throughout production, sending him digitized files from the archives,” Lewis said.
Joining Brinegar will be Dominic Broomfield-McHugh from the United Kingdom to participate in a moderated discussion. Broomfield-McHugh has a long history with the Songbook Foundation, Lewis said. His recently published book, “The Big Parade: Meredith Willson’s Musicals from The Music Man to 1491,” was researched in Carmel at the Songbook Foundation.
The conversation with Brinegar and Broomfield-McHugh will be moderated by Cary Peñate, assistant teaching professor of music history at Ball State University. Along with the discussion, there will be an opportunity to view artifacts from the Meredith Willson Collection.
“An American in Paris” runs through May 14 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s production of “Illumination” is set for 7 p.m. April 7-8 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org,
Comedian Kevin Nealon will perform at 8 p.m. April 7 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Josh Kaufman will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 8 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Jazz Brunch: Easter Day with Blair Clark is set for 11 a.m. April 9. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
World Voice Day set — The Center for the Performing Arts’ annual World Voice Day is set for 6:30 p.m. April 11 at the Palladium. Registration for tickets is free but recommended at thecenterpresents.org. Singers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join the piano accompanist and emcee for an open-mic night that is informal, free and open to the public. The performers and audience will sit nightclub-style at tables on the stage with a cash bar. Participation is limited to the first 30 singers who register beginning at 6 p.m. in the Palladium’s west lobby. Each singer may perform one song.
‘Mr. Confidential’ creators to hold event — An opportunity to meet the creators of “Mr. Confidential,” an Actors Theatre of Indiana production, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. April 10 at Sugar Creek Winery, 1111 West Main St., Carmel. The book and lyrics are by Samuel Garza Bernstein, who is also directing the musical. Music and orchestrations are by David Snyder, and Willem Devries is serving as the choreographer. For more, bit.ly/3norzHz.
The Indianapolis Children’s Choir’s Big Fun Event will return to normalcy this year.
ming and financial assistance for singers who need help with participating in the programs.
“Our Indy Voice singers will be performing at the Big Fun Event this year and it is really special for the ICC because this is the first year we are holding this event in person since 2019,” ICC Artistic Director Joshua Pedde said. “The event has been held virtually since the pandemic.
“The Big Fun Event — A Tropical Paradise” is set for 6 to 9 p.m. April 21 at the Indianapolis Yacht Club, 12900 Fall Creek Rd., McCordsville. The goal is to raise $80,000.
“’The Big Fun Event’ will include a dinner, live auction, a giving wall, a wine and whiskey pull,” said Pedde, a Carmel resident. “The event will be filled with big fun with a tropical theme, but will also support the ICC’s high-quality choir programs.”
The spring fundraiser is the ICC’s largest annual fundraiser to support the choir programming, community outreach program-
Pedde said it specifically supports programs that allow ICC to serve the community through ICC Community Connections programs.
The programs, Pedde said, include the financial assistance programs, Music At Play (MAP), a full-year program for pre-school children where ICC partners with schools throughout the community; Preschool Outreach Program (POP!), a one or two-day program ICC takes to community agencies, churches and neighborhoods for preschool-age children; Young Exceptional Singers (YES!), a program for first- through third-graders where they experience the ICC for one day and culminate the day with a performance for their families; and the Neighborhood Choir Academy, an after-school program for elementary, middle school or high school students where ICC collaborates with the school music teachers to create a program that includes participation in an ICC season concert performance. For more, visit iccchoir.org/big-fun-event.
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When I was a kid, there was a cheese shop in the fashion mall that had an absurd number of cheeses, meats and other gourmet items. Much of it was imported because in the mid-‘80s, there simply wasn’t a large number of domestic producers cranking out stinky cheese, salamis or spreadable meats. My mom used to take us to the cheese shop and we would crush their “Sicilian cheese” samples while she was perusing the case. More often than not, we would go home with a package of pungent cheese, French pâté, and some Walker’s Shortbread cookies (mom’s favorite).
This early exposure to unique textures and flavors shaped my palate and set my trajectory for food exploration and appreciation. You might be thinking, “Pâté?” Yes, pâté. The French are largely believed to be the originators of pâté (originally ‘patete’). It was developed as a means of preserving meat. Pâté is typically prepared inside a crust, and this is called pâté en croute. If pâté is prepared outside of a crust and just
in a terrine, then it is pâté en terrine. Pâté can be smooth and creamy topped with a gelatinous substance called aspic. It can also be coarse with pieces of chopped, shredded or coarsely ground meat. I think pâté has a sordid reputation because it often, but not always, utilizes organ meat. But this isn’t grandma’s liver and onions. So, leave the expectations at the door. There are countless types and styles of pâté that make its application truly diverse. You can take your pâté sweet or savory, before or after dinner, country-style pork pate with mustard and cornichons, or pâté de fois gras with fig jam and toast. This weekend, be brave and try some spreadable meat. Try a creamy smooth pâté like Olympia Provisions’ Pork Liver Mousse (short for mousseline) or get your country on with Indianapolis’ own Smoking Goose Pig and Fig Terrine!
Built in 2008, the new owners of this Carmel townhome wanted a kitchen makeover before move-in day, complete with a redesigned floorplan that improves function and flow with an added touch of updated style.
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• Removing the wall between the kitchen and living room provided an open and airy space with improved flow and plenty of natural light.
• The existing cabinetry was in great shape but needed a slight glow-up, with new paint and sleek new hardware.
• The small island in the kitchen was diagonally positioned, interrupting the room’s flow. The new island streamlines the space and provides more storage and seating, along with a stylish pop of color.
• A gas range replaced the electric stove, and a new wine fridge and custom wine rack were added to the space for a tailored storage solution.
According to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Jesus was born in Bethlehem. After Emperor Constantine declared that Christianity was legal in the Roman Empire, he sent his mother Helena to the Middle East to identify Christian sites. She concluded that Jesus had been born in a cave in Bethlehem beneath a temple to Adonis. Constantine demolished the temple and replaced it with a church, dedicated in A.D. 339. Emperor Justinian rebuilt the Church of the Nativity in its current form in A.D. 565, making it the oldest church in the world. A star in the cave beneath the church marks what some believe is the stone where Mary lay while delivering Jesus.
According to traditional English translations of Luke, Jesus was placed in a feed trough (manger) after his birth because there was no room in the inn. A Palestinian house in Taybeh, a few miles from Bethlehem, suggests a different story. The house, similar to those in Jesus’ time, includes a stable and manger in a cave beneath the house. The main floor includes a small guest room, called “kataluma” in Greek. “Kataluma,” translated as “upper room” in the story of Jesus’ Last Supper, is the word translated as “inn” in the story of Jesus’ birth. A growing number of scholars believes Luke reports that Jesus was born in a stable under the house, either because the kataluma upstairs was filled or, more likely, was not considered an appropriate place for a birth. This interpretation aligns with the ancient tradition, reflected in the Church of the Nativity, that Jesus was born in a cave. An unavailable guest room also seems more
likely than an overcrowded inn in first-century Bethlehem, a town much too small to support such a facility.
GRAMMAR GUY
Are you ready for a linguistic adventure that blurs the lines of words and verbal volleyball? Buckle up, buttercup, because things are about to go to a-whole-nother level of morphological creativity.
We’ll start with tmesis (pronounced tuh-MEE-siss). In speech or writing, tmesis divides a word into parts to provide emphasis. Tmesis doesn’t change the meaning of the original word being modified. I’ll explain.
The word “tmesis” is borrowed (or loaned) directly from Greek, meaning “a cutting.” Sometimes you’ll hear or read someone using tmesis like this: “You didn’t do your homework again? Un-believable.” In this instance, the teacher or parent chides the student by breaking up the word “unbelievable” into separate parts, emphasizing that the student is apparently developing a pattern of shirking her homework duties.
Here’s an example of tmesis from TV. In the show “How I Met Your Mother,” Neil
Patrick Harris’ character Barney Stinson loves using the word “legendary,” often using tmesis to add to its impact. In one episode, he’s talking with his friends Ted and Marshall. “For the first time ever, the three of us are single at the same time. I’ve dreamed about this, boys, and it’s going to be le-gen-dary.”
Sure, you know about prefixes and suffixes, but what about infixes? An infix inserts another word into the middle of a word not only to add emphasis, but sometimes to change the meaning of the word.
I’ll continue to use Barney Stinson’s multiple deliveries of the word “legendary” to illustrate infixes.
I know many of my fellow word nerds dislike the use of a-whole-nother I wrote in the first paragraph. Like it or not, it’s another example of infixing. If you really don’t like it, puh-leaze don’t send me emails.
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The best candidate is a motivated, well-organized technician with at least three years hands on experience in automotive diagnosis, problem-solving and repair. Able to interpret and apply diagnostic/repair information from computerized databases and other sources. Also able communicate clearly and effectively with your supervisor, your fellow employees and, as needed, with customers. A complete job description is available with a request to frontdesk@integrityautomotive.net.
We offer competitive pay with a Monday through Friday work week and (after 90 days) up to four sick/personal days per year and paid holidays.
To schedule an interview, send your resume with contact information to: frontdesk@integrityautomotive.net
40 S Rangeline Rd Carmel Indiana 46032 www.IntegrityAutomotive.net
MR WINDOW
Position involves two main responsibilities: data entry and providing exceptional customer service through phone, email and text interaction. Other responsibilities may include general office tasks, ordering, and scheduling. Part time or Full time hours available, Monday through Friday. Great work environment w/ excellent pay including bonus potential. Two years data entry and/or customer service experience required. Pay negotiable according to experience and skill level
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A math teacher at Midwest Academy will be responsible for teaching all aspects of mathematics, including fundamental and introductory algebra skills, to Middle School and High School students in a progressive environment designed for children with learning differences.
This position is full time and compensation is commensurate with experience. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a child-centered mentality are essential to this position.
To apply please send your resume to careers@mymwa.org
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