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Candidates cover public safety and more By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com For nearly three hours April 11, voters had the opportunity to hear from candidates at the state and county level for May politics 3’s primary election at Noblesville City Hall during the Hamilton Co. League of Women Voters’ candidate forum. Under the moderation of Hamilton Co. League of Women Voters member Janet Chandler, candidates answered prepared questions and questions from the large audience, covering a Kehl wide variety of topics. More specifically, countylevel candidates for the contested/open Hamilton Co. Commissioner seat and three open at-large seats on the Hamilton Co. Council focused on the proposed public safety training facility for police and fire units throughout the county, which was voted down 4-3 by the current Hamilton Co. Council. Fishers Police Chief George Kehl, who is seeking a council seat and will retire Sept. 30, said he was in favor of the project at the time of the

vote and would still vote for it today. Fishers’ Fall Creek Township Trustee Jeff Hern and Bill Dennis, both vying for council seats, said they would also be proactive and in favor of the project. Incumbent councilors Rick McKinney and Brad Beaver maintained their position of opposing the $3 million funding requested from the county, both saying the county council is not responsible for fire services. “We don’t have fire department responsibility,” McKinney said. “We (the council) met with commissioners in June 2015. We offered a compromise – no county department or county Hern employees, and let’s split the $3 million 50/50 with everybody else. The commissioners said no. They did not want to go back to the table. So, I voted no because it was a bad deal.” Opponents for the District 3 County Commissioner seat, Bill Smythe and incumbent Mark Heirbrandt, differed on their stances as well. “I think the responsibility of elected officials, especially here in the county, public safety should be the number one priority for the citizens here in Hamilton Co. Done,” Heirbrandt said. “Crimes are

getting significantly worse. They’re more violent. You’re seeing more home invasion than we’ve ever seen before. That border of 96th Street, we are protecting it. We’re putting our law officers and our first responders in dangerous situations. We need to be professional, and we need to be able to collaborate. When you have all the mayors, all the city councils, all the trustees, all in favor unanimously of this project and then you get a ‘no’ on this, we can do better than that.” The issues of public trust and ethics also came up among the county candidates, in which many candidates pointed to not taking large campaign contributions in return for favors or support for the donor. McKinney said he would strive for full transparency to the council and would work to restore live cable television broadcasts of each meeting, as well as live online streaming. To learn more about what to do on Election Day, May 3, early voting or to see which candidates you’re eligible to vote for as a registered Hamilton Co. voter, visit hamiltoncounty. in.gov/219/Elections-Office, or call 317-776-8476. Current’s election guide will be delivered to homes inside its Saturday, April 30 edition.

Land use foundation for rest of plan This is the second entry in a Current in Geist series on the city’s Fishers 2040 comprehensive plan, this week covering the chapter of the plan focusing on land use. By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com

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When the steering committee for the Fishers 2040 comprehensive plan was creating the task forces to build its final plan, fishers 2040 they knew the effects of the land use chapter of the plan would be felt by the others. “The land use really becomes the foundation not just for future decision making with development proposals, but it becomes the foundation for our transportation plan because what those roads ultimately look like is very related to how the land is used there,” Deputy Mayor Leah McGrath said. “Commercial warrants four lanes versus two lanes for traffic patterns, for example.” Weingardt So the land-use task force was set to play an important role in the city’s overall plan for the future of Fishers. The task force was co-chaired by John Weingard, Fishers City Council president and principal at

type of developments you want — but also going even bolder than that and talking about will the land use as we’ve talked about create the sustainability from a tax base to be able to support our community. “There is a lot of land that’s out there and no developed, The land-use map included in the Fishers 2040 comprehensive plan. (Submitted map) land that might be redeveloped or land that we have some ideas for like at the airport Peachin Schwartz & Weingardt, and Steve Harden, with maybe a special study on that,” he added. a Faegre Baker Daniels partner. The task force also Weingardt has been a city councilor since included councilors Rich Block and Eric Moeller, plus Hamilton Southeastern Supt. Dr. Allen Bourff, Leech- 2012 and was named president in January. He credited looking long-term at Fishers’ future as Hensley Architects President April Hensley, Mays a highlight of the Fishers 2040 process. Chemical President Kristin Mays-Corbitt, CloudOne “We’re looking out to 2040 and you kind of CEO John McDonald and Fishers High School stutake that end and backtrack to say, ‘OK, what dent Sarah Congress. are the building blocks to get us there?’” he “We got together as a group and talked about said. “That’s what this whole plan is all about, how we have this one shot to develop Fishers in especially the land use piece. If you don’t have the right way,” Weingardt said. “You only have one opportunity to really go out and really have it where good land use, the rest of it isn’t going to work.” For more, or to view the draft of the plan, it fits very well from a number of perspectives — visit Fishers2040.com. from a use perspective, the type of property, the

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Fishers City Councilor Todd Zimmerman and Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness came out to support Janus at the Create, Connect and Commit Fundraising Breakfast. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved)

“Where’s Amy?” … I attended the eighth annual Janus Create, Connect and Commit Fundraising Breakfast at the 502 East Event Center in Carmel. What an honor it was to meet and hear inspiring stories of the real superheroes of the world who hail from Janus in Noblesville. Janus provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate and contribute within the community. The 502 East Event Center was packed with the more than 500 community leaders, sponsors and lifelong supporters of Janus. Current was a proud sponsor of the event. I was humbled when I received an invitation to sit at table 18 with board members Larry and Ellen Schafer whose son benefitted from this amazing notfor-profit organization. Janus President and CEO Chris Sorensen and SVP of Development & Transportation Debbie Laird chaired a truly magical, emotional and exciting fundraising breakfast, which left the guests energized to help support this important organization and cause. For more, visit janus-inc.org. To see more photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Hern suspect in theft of campaign banners – The Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office opened an investigation April 15 after Hamilton Co. Councilman Rick McKinney reported three banners for his campaign had been stolen. Near one location, McKinney found a cell phone that sheriff's office officials determined belonged to Fall Creek Township Trustee Jeff Hern, an opponent to McKinney in the Hamilton Co. Council election. During an interview with Hamilton Co. detectives, Hern informed investigators his cell phone was missing. The case was referred to the Hamilton Co. Prosecutor's Office for review. For updates, visit CurrentinFishers.com. Lacrosse doubleheader benefiting HSE cheerleader – A lacrosse doubleheader April 29 at Fishers High School will benefit Lindsey Schuler, the Hamilton Southeastern student undergoing rehabilitation after a cheerleading accident left her unable to move from the waist down. The HSE/Fishers girls lacrosse team will face Cathedral at 6 p.m. in a rematch of the 2015 state championship game and the Fishers boys team will play Cathedral at approximately 7:45 p.m. Offerman appointed to IERC – Gov. Mike Pence announced Ed Offerman, former Fishers Town Councilman, has been appointed to the Indiana Emergency Response Commission. The IERC is charged with supervising and coordinating the activities of Indiana's 88 local emergency planning committees.

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Christmas in Action is seeking volunteers editorial@youarecurrent.com The generous attitude of the Christmas season isn’t limited philanthropy to just one day of the year in Central Indiana. Christmas in Action is a faith-based organization founded on the idea of neighbors helping neighbors – friends and strangers alike taking the initiative to reach out to lowincome, elderly or disabled individuals in need of home repairs. In past years, Christmas in Action has helped replace floors, redo bathrooms, paint both interiors and exteriors of homes, build stairs and ramps, patch roofs and much more. It is an example of total community involvement, with many individuals volunteering to help complete these projects. Local businesses also get involved by donating supplies and food for the workers. This year’s Christmas in Action Blitz Day will take place May 21. The organization is currently looking for qualified homeowners in need of assistance in completing home re-

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pairs. They are also looking for volunteers and businesses that can donate time, money, food or materials. All donations, in whatever form, are equally appreciated and volunteers are not required to be experienced in construction. For more, to see locations for the Blitz Day or to submit an application as a homeowner or volunteer, visit ChristmasInActionIndy.org or email your request to CIAindy@gmail.com.

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Where’s Amy? ‘Where’s Amy?’ is a photo column by Amy Pauszek, a society girl and film producer and partner with Ever Film Productions, LLC. She may be reached at amy@youarecurrent.com.

Where’s Amy? attends the Hamilton Co. GOP Breakfast Noblesville City Councilor Chris Jensen, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear, Westfield Mayor Andy Cook, Hamilton Co. Sheriff Mark Bowen and Westfield Deputy Mayor Todd Burtron at the Hamilton Co. GOP breakfast. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved.) Where’s Amy? … I attended the Hamilton Co. GOP Breakfast, featuring U.S. Rep. Susan W. Brooks. The Bridgewater Country Club was packed with 100-plus Republicans who turn out for the breakfast. Hamilton Co. GOP Chairman Laura Campbell did a phenomenal job organizing the event and proudly introduced the guest speaker. Congresswoman Brooks gave an update on Washington, where the Republican party stands now and what is in store for the future. Brooks stressed how important it was for Hoosiers to get out and vote. For more, visit currentinfishers.com.

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Geist-area resident teaches Constitution 101 class for adults By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com

A chance meeting between a Fishers city councilor and Geistarea resident led to a new opportunity for cover story area adults to restart, refresh or kick-start their civics and government education. “I was asked to be a judge for Fishers’ We The People teams,” City Councilor Cecilia Coble said. “The first night I volunteered, I happened to be paired up as a judge with the national director of the We The People program.” That was Geist-area resident Robert Leming, a long-time teacher involved with the Center for Coble Civic Education for nearly 30 years and national director of the We The People program — which offers students opportunities for civics education and competition — since 1998. The pair created Constitution 101, a six-week course offered to area adults eager to learn more about the document in which our nation’s government was established and how it continues to apply to life today. Leming considered it an experiment to see what sort of response such a class would get. “What I've learned is there are people who want to do this but don't know about it, or what I'm realizing is adults have a craving for understanding the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and government, and it's been a long time since they've been in school,” he said. “There's a real need, but more importantly a want, to participate and learn.” The group engaged in interactive discussion on a variety of topics covered by and concerning the constitution, its historical context, case examples challenging its power and its relationship to present-day current events. “We were interested in the topic, and we've been here in Fishers for about five years and felt this was a good opportunity. We've gotten a lot of good information out of it,” resident and class participant Lou Rush said. “We're taking lessons on an important theme. We were students a long time ago, so some of this intended to refresh us on what the Constitution was about and all of our rights. The group has done a nice job of discussing all of it.” Fay Rush said she enjoyed Leming’s presenting of the country’s founding fathers and appreciated the detail in his analysis of their

personalities and effects on history. Participants used a textbook, “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution,” in conjunction with a pocket Constitution and readings provided by Leming on examples of Supreme Court cases challenging certain properties or powers of the Constitution. The reception by participants and prospects of the course the first time around has Leming considering another edition of the program. “I wasn't planning on it, but I am now,” he said. “I think what we're going to work on is something bigger and better for September.” Leming’s goal is to use technology to live stream the course on the Internet into the homes or offices of those who can’t make it to Fishers City Hall in person. “You'd have a live audience there, but you could broadcast it out to different groups,” he said. “Then, they could be involved through live streaming, and there could be discussion between the two and things like that. There is some discussion of it going bigger and better in September. At the least, it would be another class, but I think we have time to actually plan this out and make it something special where more people in Fishers, as well as the rest of Indiana and maybe other states, could be a part of it.”

Get to Know Robert Leming • Geist-area resident • National Director of the We The People program, which involves classes by thousands of elementary, middle and high school teachers across America • Holds three degrees from Indiana University • Attended General H.H. Arnold High School in Weisbaden, Germany • Teaches online courses on the Constitution and Bill of Rights at Kansas State University • Began teaching career in middle school and high school government and math in Grand Rapids, Mich. and the U.S. Virgin Islands • Taught undergraduate and graduate social studies courses at IU • Taught part time in jails and prisons in Michigan, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Indiana

Geist resident and We the People National Director Robert Leming teaches Fishers’ first Constitution 101 class at City Hall. (Photos by Sam Elliott)

Robert Leming’s Consitution 101 class averaged approximately 50 students.

Popular politics City officials weren’t sure what to expect when offering Fishers’ first Constitution 101 class to the adult public. “This was something different and unique and we weren't quite sure what to expect in terms of response from the public,” Casey Cawthon, Fishers’ marketing and public relations manager, said. “I think we were overwhelmingly pleased with how many people were interested in the class and then once it filled how many people were still reaching out to participate.” With “class crashers” welcomed, attendance throughout the six-week course averaged approximately 50 students. “One of the things I've attributed that to is the We The People program in the high schools is so strong and they do a great job keeping the public looped in to how they're advancing and going to nationals, so they have a lot of great momentum and I think this program came at an awesome time,” Cawthon said. “A second tier to that is anyone who completes this course is able to be a judge for the We The People competition.”

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Transparency receives a boost I would like to thank the Statehouse legislators, especially Rep. Jerry Torr and Sen. Jim Merritt, for supporting House Bill 1017, which Gov. Mike Pence signed into law March 23, 2016. This bill added local newspapers, such as Current, to the list of acceptable printmedia options in which municipalities can publish public notices. This new rule allows for greater transparency of local government, which is what I told the Senate Committee on Local Government when I spoke in support of this bill. The new law dropped the requirement that the media had to have a “paid subscription” base in order to be on the list of acceptable notice publications. Before HB1017, my office could only select The Noblesville Times as the media outlet for publishing public notices, and it reaches only 1.3 percent of Carmel residents. Current, as you might know, is free and reaches 100 percent of households in the communities it serves. We now have market competition and options for public noticing. In Carmel, and maybe it’s the same in your community, residents routinely have voiced their dismay that public notices are not in Current. When they do not see notices printed in the Current, our residents assume we are not doing our job of adequately notifying them of important city business taking place at public meetings. The City of Carmel clerk treasurer, mayor and the Common Council value the citizens’ input, because the more they know, the better our government can represent them. Thank you, State of Indiana, for putting transparency first! Christine S. Pauley is the clerk treasurer for the City of Carmel and the executive director of the City of Carmel Local Public Improvement Bond Bank. You may reach her at 317-571-2430.

BEL I EVE  I T ! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In South Carolina, a railroad my not remove itself from a town of more than five hundred people. Source: dumblaws.com

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An Iditarod dilemma Commentary by Terry Anker We all seek success. Right? Well, can we agree that we all want to be able to keep up with the achievement of those closest to us? Being valued as a member of the crew, or family, or dog-sled team, is important to our ego – and to our general well-being. If the lead dog is able to run for 20 miles and if we are pulling the same sled, then anything less would hold back the top achiever. So, how do we keep up? We can practice and push ourselves to performance consistent with that front canine. Such may be the best and most honorable way to prove our worth to the collective. But, what if we’re not able (or willing) to exert the effort required to be a mutual contributor to the effort? In that case, perhaps our strength comes from some other special skill. Our inability to run the course might be off-set by our ability to get the most out of the other dogs. While our best running days are over, we’ve become highly adroit at logistics, sled

maintenance, or nutrition. We are the team’s secret weapon. Yet sometimes, our inclusion only debilitates the work of the others. Our failure to know and admit our own limitations becomes a drain on the contributions of the rest. We can guilt or cajole the team into keeping us. We can undermine the confidence of the top performers to hold on a bit longer. But, the truth may be that we should simply retire. Are we keeping up, contributing, or getting in the way? The best among us ask this question routinely in the course of life’s winding journey. It helps us correct and focus our effort. And, it can make us confront our own uncomfortable truths – good and bad. It’s an Iditarod dilemma. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

Q U O T E  O F  T HE WEE K Never look back unless you are planning to go that way. – Henry David Thoreau

I apologize for once again harping on about our kitchen remodel, but the experience is so overwhelming that humor I can think of little else. We are heading into either Week 6 or 7 (I’ve lost track) of no sink, disposal, dishwasher or countertops, and new in the last few days, also no main-floor toilet. I mention this because our oldest son’s bedroom is adjacent to this bathroom, and he cannot contain his frustration at having to climb stairs and cut through a sibling’s room to use the facilities in the middle of the night. Okay! We get it. We’ve ruined your life. Now suck it up and deal. For the love of all that is holy, just please. Stop. COMPLAINING! On a positive note, we finally installed new flooring, so we no longer have to worry that we’re breathing fecal-contaminated air. But now, our overweight, anxious, earinfected Labrador, who used to love running herself silly around the living and family rooms, can barely function. The change has left her quiet, withdrawn and seemingly depressed. A welcome change from her normal shenanigans, certainly, but I do kind of feel sorry for her. Kinda. And my husband and I finally snapped. A “discussion” the other day quickly escalated, driving me to tears and Doo to major schmuck-dom. At the end, we realized most of the issues were stress-based, thanks to our home having been a barely-livable S-box for almost two months. Why don’t I see this kind of drama on Fixer Upper or Property Brothers? I watched HGTV religiously in preparation for this reno, and never once did I see families ready to rip each other apart. There were disagreements, yes, but all the shows made kitchen redo’s look effortless, even fun. Not cool, Joanna Gaines! Not cool. Supposedly, the insanity will end in a few days when the last of the “biggies” arrive, our countertops. Within the week, the kitchen should be restored, and hopefully, domestic order, too. And then I’ll return to writing about more exciting topics, like working-mom guilt and the infinite uses of Clorox. Yay! Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

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Referendum helps mental health Get involved in the Bicentennial Fishers community, It is with great honor that I get to serve a smart, vibrant, entrepreneurial city such as ours. We live in a city that is attracting businesses and families from all over the nation. People want to live here. As I speak with those looking for a place to call home, the first question I get is, “Are the schools good?” They are not just good; they are excellent. However, teachers and administrators face roadblocks that must be addressed if they are going to continue to prepare our children for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. One of the challenges that faces all communities is in the arena of mental health. HSE administration and the City of Fishers have a tremendous working relationship. We have been working together, along with various strategic partners, to establish plans on how best to address mental health concerns in our city. It is an opportunity to change the conversation. A conversation that, for years, has been one that very few people want to address. Social stigmas surrounding mental health create environments where people hide struggles. Living with increasing anxiety

and depression can cause individuals to make poor choices. Studies show that in Indiana alone, 19 percent of Hoosier students contemplated suicide. Almost two out of 10 young people have felt so trapped by life that they have thought of ending it. To make sure every child has a chance in this world, we must continually strive to have a foundation of strong education combined with care for the individual needs of children. If the schools’ tax referendum passes, HSE will be able to provide a mental health component through trained individuals a young person can go to in order to discuss challenges they face. Anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts impact all ages. Your “Yes” vote on May 3 will help our schools address the current needs of our children and plan for the emerging challenges of tomorrow. Join my wife and me as we vote “Yes” on May 3. The best is yet to come! Todd Zimmerman Fishers City Councilor at-Large zimmermant@fishers.in.us

Editor, With springtime beginning to bloom in Indiana, our Bicentennial year is passing fast. Now is the time for every Hoosier to be involved in marking 200 years of our state’s history and progress. Now is the time to build toward a prosperous future. Just as the engine of Indiana is fueled by citizens working to move the state forward, so a successful Bicentennial observance is powered by the efforts of everyday Hoosiers. In January, Gov. Mike Pence noted in his State of the State speech: “Two hundred years ago this summer, 43 founders gathered beneath an elm tree in Corydon to craft a constitution for a new state they would call Indiana. Over the past two centuries, our state has seen remarkable growth. A population of some 60,000 is now more than 6.5 million. An agrarian economy bound to the great Ohio River has become a global engine of commerce, ingenuity, education and culture.” Thousands of Hoosiers are already involved in Bicentennial activities. If you haven’t yet found a way to participate in Indiana’s special year, we extend a heartfelt invitation to step

aboard the bandwagon. Involvement in the Bicentennial is a meaningful contribution to your state. Consider that the most important purpose of the celebration is to leave a lasting legacy for future generations. The Bicentennial Nature Trust, for example, has preserved thousands of acres of land. A new education center at the Indiana State Library scheduled to open this fall will become the first stop for students and other visitors on field trips to the Statehouse. As of April 8, the Bicentennial Commission has endorsed 1,196 Legacy Projects – with another round of projects to be endorsed May 20. A resolution adopted last summer puts special emphasis on Bicentennial projects aimed at enhancing the well-being and health of children. We encourage you to answer this call to service. For more, visit Indiana2016.org, email info@ indiana2016.in.gov, or call 317-234-8686. Perry Hammock Executive director of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission

DIVORCE – WHAT TO EXPECT: Going to Court Although settlement is the preferred resolution for family law cases and frequently results in a better conclusion for all concerned, the parties have the fundamental right to have their dispute heard and decided by a judge. Court hearings have structured and specific procedures and understanding what the Court will hear and how evidence must be presented is key to being prepared. In these circumstances, the “fear of the unknown” is a major concern for clients. Typically, clients have not been in Court to testify and have only limited experience with Court proceedings. In the event your case proceeds to a hearing, knowing what to expect (to the extent that is possible) in Court can help to ease your concerns. Request the Hearing. The Court does not automatically set hearings. Therefore, your attorney will file a written request specifying the issues to cover and the amount of time the parties anticipate needing to present the evidence. These hearing can be for preliminary orders, enforcement requests, and, ultimately, for the final adjudication of the divorce terms themselves. If the case begins with a great deal of conflict and agreement is unlikely, you may request a preliminary hearing upon the filing of your initial Petition. This will ensure that you are set on the Court’s calendar in a timely manner so as to avoid any unnecessary delay in resolving the issues pending before the Court. Be Prepared. Preparation is the key to going to trial. Presenting the proper evidence and anticipating the position of the opposing party are key in obtaining the best possible results. There is no way to know how the Judge will rule on any given issue on any given day due to the fact that each family law case is unique – no two sets of facts are the same – but making your position clear and providing supporting evidence in an organized and efficient manner is essential. Understanding that there is limited time within which to present your evidence to the Judge, deciding which evidence is the most important to present is also essential; frequently, there will not be time for the Judge to hear everything, so what

he/she does hear must point to the result you want and provide the basis for the Court to find that the facts and the law favor the outcome you seek. Understanding what the documentation and witness who can best provide that basis will require considerable preparation, including understanding what questions will be asked of all witnesses and what the information the questions are intended to relay. What to Wear? Simple - look like you respect the Court. While it is not absolutely necessary to dress formally when appearing in Court, that never hurts. You should present yourself in a clean, conservative, business-casual manner. It’s hard to be overdressed; be certain you aren’t underdressed. The Day of the Hearing. Make certain that you know the location of the Court and give yourself time to find parking and make it through the building security. Be early. Courts have limited time and arriving late is a good way to get off to a bad start. Once the Court is ready to begin, the Judge will enter and the matter will begin with the evidence from the party who requested the hearing. At the close of the petitioning parties’ case, the opposing party will present his/her evidence. When all evidence has been presented, the Judge will issue a ruling. This may be done in Court live on the record or after the hearing if the Judge has taken the matter under advisement. If the matter is taken under advisement, the Judge has ninety (90) days to issue a written Order. Frequently, the Judge will ask the attorneys to provide proposed orders for the Court to consider. At Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C., our team has the experience, the understanding, and the compassion to assist with your family law needs. If you have questions or concerns regarding divorce, custody, support, or any other family law concerns contact our firm at 317.DIVORCE or visit our website at www.hzlegal.com.

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lucky.” “Dick, when I say nothing, I don’t literally mean nothing. I’m paying bills, doing laundry, Every night at dinner my wife and I ask cleaning out the car. You know, nothing, each other, “What are you doing tomorrow?” really.” I’m not sure why we do that. We humor never to listen to the answer. “You call that nothing? That’s something. Don’t you know anything about nothing? Now, In the morning we repeat the I am really doing nothing.” question. Then later that night, when we both “Look, are you arrive home, we ask I usually have nothing to do, bored, Dick? Do again: “So … what did you want to do you do today?” We but I look forward to that. something?” get the same re“No, Bob, that’s the whole point. I want to sponse as before, but it’s always fun to hear have nothing to do with you.” it for the first time. I called my wife. “Mary Ellen, I am home My wife is constantly busy. She always right now, and I have nothing to do.” has something to do. I usually have nothing “The lawn needs to be mown and the gato do, but I look forward to that. I wake up rage needs to be cleaned … and you say you in the morning and when Mary Ellen says, have nothing to do? Go do something.” “Tell me again what you are doing today?” I Now, all of a sudden, I have lots of things to can say: nothing. And when she gets home do. I better get started on my chores. at 6 p.m. and asks, “What did you do today?” I might as well. After all, I have nothing else Once again, I can say: nothing, or better to do. yet, absolutely nothing. This morning, I called my best friend. “Hey, Bob. I can’t believe you’re home. What are you doing?” Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at “Nothing, what about you?” wolfsie@aol.com. “That’s exactly what I’m doing. And I thought I was the only one who was that

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The Center for the Performing Arts announces new season lineup Editorial@youarecurrent.com From country to classics, the new season of shows at The Center for the Performing Arts is sure to attract audiences from performance all music styles. Series highlights will include a folk performance Sept. 17 by George Thorogood, the Wilmington guitarist who piled his gear into his drummer’s Chevy van to play their very first gig at a University of Delaware dorm. More than four decades, over 8,000 live shows, and some 15 million albums sold worldwide later, that same maverick guitar-slinger is still making electrifying music, still thrilling audiences, and still the most bad-to-the-bone performer in rock. Also in the folk series will be the show titled “An Evening with Joan Baez,” on Oct. 20. A central figure in the nation’s cultural and political life for over 50 years, folk music luminary Baez stirred the masses during the American roots revival of the early 1960s. She remains a musical force of nature whose influence is incalculable. A Grammy nominee and recipient of the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Baez brings her signature energy and passion to the Palladium stage for one night only. In the Center’s Dance Series, there will be performances from contemporary and classic dancers, including Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Sept. 23 and 24. The group will be celebrating 39 years in contemporary dance, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has long been known for its exceptionally talented, versatile and virtuosic performers, as well as for an adventurous repertoire of works by diverse choreographers. Under the artistic direction of Glenn Edgerton, this all-star ensemble is arguably at the top of its game, and will “take your breath away,” according to a review from the “Washington Post.” Later in the year, holiday performances will be perfect for the family with shows such as the Home Free Holiday on Dec. 15 and the New Years Eve Extravaganza, back for its second year on Dec. 31. The Home Free Holiday show will feature the famous a cappella band that was crowned Season 4 champions of NBC’s “The Sing-Off.” The group continues to entertain audiences with their high-energy show peppered with quick-witted humor that meshes Nashville standards with pop hits dipped in country flavor. Home Free returns to the Palladium for an unforgettable holiday performance. For the full list of new season shows, visit currentnightandday.com.

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Country Series • The Time Jumpers featuring Vince Gill, Kenny Sears and “Ranger Doug” Green • April 28 at 8 p.m. • The Palladium

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National Association of Home Builders, Spring 2016 Nationwide housing starts rose 5.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.178 million units in February, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. Single-family production increased 7.2 percent to 822,000 units— its highest level since November 2007— while multifamily starts remained virtually unchanged, inching up 0.8 percent to 356,000 units. “This month’s report is consistent with positive builder sentiment and other economic indicators showing that the housing market continues to recover at a gradual pace,” said NAHB Chairman Ed Brady, a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Ill. “February’s single-family gains indicate that this sector is strengthening in line with our forecast,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “As the U.S. economy firms, job creation continues and mortgage interest rates remain low, we should see further growth in housing production moving forward.” Combined single- and multi-family starts rose in three of the four regions in

February, with the West, Midwest and South posting respective gains of 26.1 percent, 19.9 percent and 7.1 percent. The Northeast registered a 51.3 percent loss. Locally, Indianapolis-area home builders had their best February in almost a decade last month with a big surge in new-home buying. The last time area builders filed more permits in February was in 2007, when they filed 442. According to Jennifer Pyatt, co-owner of Pyatt Homes, a local area homebuilder, “Double digit permit gains in both February and March is certainly an indicator that the Indianapolis new home market is heating up. New home builders are seeing results pointing to better-thanseasonal order activity for the first time since the market downturn. With strong fundamentals in place such as low interest rates, improving mortgage availability, record low new home inventory and accelerating household formations, we are confident that we will continue to see moderate increases in permit numbers this year.” As usual, Hamilton County led the area in filings, followed by Marion County then Hendricks County.

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Consumers often rate the kitchen as the most important room in the home, and with good reason. This area is the spot where families and friends gather together most. Baths, as the serenity space where homeowners go to relax and unwind, follow closely in status. So, what do buyers want in these most-loved spaces? Clean lines and natural-tone finishes, coupled with sophisticated design features, are characteristics that buyers want in their kitchens and baths. Homeowners value function and form over the size of a home, so small design details can go a long way when creating a practical yet stylish space. Here are some of the top design takeaways for kitchens and baths:

When in doubt, stay simple. An all-white color scheme remains a top design trend among consumers for the clean look that it gives kitchens and baths. Clean edges and streamlined fixtures create chic, modern spaces while keeping design straightforward.

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Clean countertop lines and white finishes may be what buyers are looking for, but the addition of a textured backsplash or exposed material is the extra component that will enhance the character of a kitchen or bath. This takes the “pop of color” trend one step further to embellish the surfaces and provide dimension to a simple room.

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The home buyer’s checklisT Use this checklist to help you select a builder or remodeler to do work on your home: ❑ Does the builder or remodeler have a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers? ❑ How long have they been in the building business? It usually takes three to five years to establish a financially sound business. Will they be around after the construction is complete to service any warranties? ❑ Is your builder a member of the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis? ❑ Did your builder provide you a copy of the Quality Assurance Builder Standards? ❑ Have you called your local Better Business Bureau? It can alert you to any complaints. ❑ Does the builder/remodeler have sufficient workers compensation and general liability insurance? If not, you may be liable for any construction-related accidents on your premises. ❑ Will the builder/remodeler provide you with names of previous customers? Ask them if they would hire the builder/remodeler again. ❑ Have you seen the builder/remodelers’ work, both completed and in progress? Check for quality of workmanship and materials. ❑ Are you able to communicate with the builder/remodeler? Remember, you will be in close contact with them throughout the construction process and afterward as you live in your new home. ❑ Will the builder/remodeler provide you with a complete and clearly written contract? The contract will benefit both of you. Review it carefully. ❑ Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids. If the builder/remodeler is unable to pay for the materials and labor as the project proceeds, this may indicate a problem.

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If you have the opportunity to visit Lima, Peru, a must stop is Cafe San Antonio. It’s not only the best bakery in town but is a favorite for locals (you will see the occasional tourist). The menu offers a variety of amazing savory and sweet dishes at a reasonable price. I’ve often been asked what can I recommend from their menu - the answer is that’s always a big dilemma because everything at this cafe, is delicioso! Here, I try to recreate this yummy sandwich from our visit. This dish is great for lazy weekends or school lunch, because it can be ready in a flash. The secret? It is semi-homemade! It is a flexible recipe; you can adjust the quantities to your taste. Serves: 2 Ingredients: • 1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced • Handful cup pecans, roasted, chopped

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• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise • 1/2 cup jar peach, drained, thinly sliced (Trader Joe’s has a great canned peach) • 2 croissants or white bread Directions: Mix together the chicken, celery, pecans and mayo in a medium bowl. Spoon mixture onto bread and top chicken with sliced peaches. You can accompany this with kale chips. Ceci Martinez is a Zionsville resident who was born in New York and raised in Peru. For more of Ceci’s recipes, visit currentzionsville.com.

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The Christamore House Guild Author Reception included six talented and sought-after writers from all over: Laurie R. King, Nina Sadowsky, Lauren Belfer, Elizabeth Church, Ellen Feldman and Katrina Anne Willis, hosted by Guild Member Jennifer Kittle.

Where’s Amy attends The Christamore House benefit Hats off to Co-Chair Deb Maar (Geist), Christamore House Guild President Angela Ostrowski (Geist) and Co-chair Paige Button (Indianapolis) for a successful night with books, authors and elegance. (Photos by Amy Pauszek for Current Publishing LLC. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved.)

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“Where’s Amy?” … I had a wonderful evening covering the 36th annual Book and Author Benefit for The Christamore House. The exclusive author reception party was held at the beautiful estate of Jeff and Jennifer Kittle. The elegant private reception gave guests a one-on-one experience to meet and mingle with six acclaimed authors who shared their journey, love and gift of writing. Proceeds from this event and a luncheon following the next day were presented to the Francis Coburn Scholarship Fund, as well as other educational programs at the Christamore House. The Christamore House Guild has raised more than $2 million dollars to provide scholarships to more than 950 students from the Indianapolis Haughville neighborhood pursuing undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees and vocational training. For more visit christamoreguild.org.

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Title Boxing Club in Fishers will host a fundraising event to benefit the Lupus Foundation of America Indiana Chapter May event 21. Participants will pay a $40 donation and receive a one-hour boxing class. “About 36,000 Hoosiers are estimated to have lupus,” Indiana chapter CEO Morgan McGill said. “It’s such a hard illness to understand by the public because they don’t see that it happens all the time because of the re-occurrence of symptoms. It’s very complicated to get the message about what it is and what happens. It takes about three years on average for patients to be given an accurate diagnosis. It happens to women 90 percent of the time.” The event was organized by Sherry Eldridge, an area lupus patient who is very active with LFOAIC. “About six months ago, for her health and to stay mobile, she started working out at Title Boxing Club,” McGill said. “They became interested in the fact that she was a lupus patient. She became aware that they do community events at their club and we decided on

With May being Mental Health Month, the city is introducing a new Stigma-Free Fishers informational campaign mental health and pledge as part of the city’s collaborative mental health initiative. The Stigma-Free Fishers campaign will encourage residents to reject stigmatizing attitudes toward mental health challenges and instead pledge to be stigma-free. The pledge challenges residents to learn more

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May because it’s the time of year we try and get out into the community to promote awareness. They’ve offered to give 100 percent to our organization, which is not the standard for fundraisers. This is special and all due to Sherry that they are giving 100 percent of their proceeds. We’re very thankful to them.” Participants should register in advance by contacting the club at 317-7675550. The $40 donation fee includes wraps and gloves. “You don’t have to have ever tried boxing before,” McGill said. “They have registration from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and then some instruction. Boxing is at 2:30 p.m. and will last for about an hour.”

about mental health, see the person and not just the illness and to take action by sharing their pledge to be stigma-free. The campaign kicks off April 26 and the city is asking residents to take the pledge and submit their stories about mental health challenges at stigmafreefishers.com. There will be opportunities for people to take the pledge at community events, including the Fishers Farmers Market, and a “Ride Out the Stigma” community-wide bicycle ride to raise awareness of the Stigma-Free Fishers.

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Healing Hands Gala – Trinity Free Clinic, the largest free medical and dental clinic in Hamilton Co., announced that St.Vincent renewed its commitment as the title sponsor for the Trinity Free Clinic’s annual fundraiser, the Healing Hands Gala. This event will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m. on April 29 at Ritz Charles and support the clinic’s general operating fund. For more, visit www.TrinityFreeClinic.org.

Visitor restrictions at Riverview Health – Riverview Health is taking added precautions to protect the community from unnecessary exposure to influenza. The following restrictions are in place: no visitors with flu-like illness, fever or cough; no visitors under the age of 16; no visitors except immediate family, partner, or significant other.

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Selling prices up 2.7 percent Commentary by Jim Litten March revealed it’s a sellers’ market in central Indiana residential real estate. The amount of available listings real estate decreased 13.5 percent compared to this time last year, and this has helped raise the average selling price of a home 2.7 percent across the region. The number of pended home sales have also increased year to date by approximately 1.6 percent compared to 2015. March 2016 was a slower month for Hamilton Co. compared to this time last year. Pended sales declined 8.5 percent, or 57 homes, compared to March 2015. Inventory also tightened by approximately 6 percent, a decrease of 102 houses. In addition, average sale prices inched up 0.5 percent to $272,524. • In Fishers/Geist, the average year-to-date home sales price decreased 1.7 percent, now at $252,693. • Inventory moved at a slightly faster pace in Fishers/Geist in March 2016. Overall, homes sold in 74 days – five fewer days than this time last year.

• Buyers in Fishers/Geist had more options available to them. Last month, 526 homes were available for sale – an increase of 12 homes compared to March 2015. • Pended home sales have slipped in Fishers/Geist. In March 2016, 204 homes sold – a decline of 27 homes compared to March 2015. • Of the pended home sales in Fishers/Geist last month, one was priced $1,000,000 or higher; seven were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 47 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 66 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 80 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and three were priced below $99,999. It is a prime time to be a seller. Sellers do not have as much competition, as buyer options at all price levels – starter, trade-up and premium – are dropping, especially in the starter category. And, the pacing of sales continues to accelerate month over month.

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By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com The newest tenant at Launch Fishers isn’t another local startup business, but hopes to provide service to those 575 business members if needed while building relationships at the co-working space. “We hope to engage our members on the latest technology so that they can continue to maintain a leadership position as they develop for their clients,” Launch Fishers founder and CEO John Wechsler said. The engagement center features a trio of mounted televisions, a selection of mobile devices on display and a charging station in the heart of the new Launch Fishers main shared workspace near the coffee shop. “The engagement center will serve as a starting point for AT&T resources, programs and other support mechanisms in the tech and development business community,” Wechsler said. “From morning coffee talks to the weekend Internet of Things Civic Hackathon, we see this as a platform with which to support our tech and innovation-driven

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entrepreneurs.” The $20,000 setup is a first for AT&T inside a co-working space. AT&T already provides free DirectTV to Launch Fishers and previously made a $50,000 donation. Launch Fishers purchases its Internet access through AT&T, too. The Internet of Things Civic Hackathon is the first AT&T program at Launch. It runs from 6 p.m. April 29 to 9 p.m. April 30. For more, visit attcityhackind.eventbrite.com.

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Blueprint for Improvement: 1930s bathroom with updated details Commentary by Larry Greene

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The goal was to create more spacious, functional bathroom for the homeowners that reflected their 1930s home aesthetics. 1. The vanity is now housed on one wall, with two sinks on one longer run. 2. Custom mirrors were designed with a curve in the center to add a focal point. 3. A makeup sitting area was tucked under the sloped roof at the end of the vanity. 4. The shower and toilet spaces were switched to provide better functionality and circulation, ensuring a spacious, open shower design. 5. The details in the lighting fixtures, cabinetry, crystal knobs, and oil rubbed bronze finish coordinate with the home’s aesthetics. 6. The angled tile flooring draws your eye naturally to the main focus area of the updated bathroom.

Before Background info: This 1930s Meridian Kessler master bathroom in Indianapolis provided a fun challenge, as the new design had to keep with the original style of the home. It was in desperate need of both a functional and aesthetic update.

Before problems: The existing space had hunter green carpet on the floor, a tub that was never used and split vanity areas that made for an dysfunctional layout and very outdated look. It was time to replace the polished, brass fixtures and awkward spaces with updated fixtures and function.

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Jesus and the mosque Commentary by Don Knebel The Great Mosque of Damascus is considered by some Muslims to be the fourth most important mosque on earth, foltravel lowing mosques in Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Surprising to many Christians, the Great Mosque, one of the largest in the world, honors both John the Baptist and Jesus. The Great Mosque lies in the center of Damascus on a site devoted to religious buildings since at least 1000 B.C., when it was the location of the temple of a Canaanite weather god. When the Romans captured Damascus in 64 B.C., they converted the temple to one honoring Jupiter. When Paul was baptized in Damascus in about 40 A.D., the temple honored a number of Roman gods and rivaled in splendor the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. In the late fourth century, when Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire, the temple was converted to a cathedral. By the sixth century, the cathedral claimed to hold the severed head of John the Baptist.

When the Umayyads established an extensive Islamic caliphate in the late seventh century, they made Damascus their capital. They demolished the cathedral and constructed a mosque on the site. During construction, workers discovered a box they believed contained the head of John the Baptist, who is important to Muslims, and created a domed shrine for the head in the women’s prayer hall. The tallest of the Great Mosque’s three minarets is named for Jesus, whom Muslims revere as a prophet second in importance only to Muhammad. Many Muslim residents of Damascus believe that Jesus will return to their city at the end of time, where he will battle and defeat the Antichrist. In 2001, Pope John Paul II toured the Great Mosque because of its ties to Jesus and John the Baptist, becoming the first Pope to visit a mosque. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column, visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. com.

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