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Renderings of the new city hall building, equipped with a theater and art center. (Renderings courtesy of City of Fishers)

Fishers mayor, DELV Design announce details for the new Fishers City Hall By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com As a public business destination, the City of Fishers wants to make its future City Hall building as welcoming GOVERNMENT as possible. City officials also want it to be multifunctional and unique. DELV Design co-founder Jeremy Welu and Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness spoke in detail about the project during an April 20 Twilight Town Hall Zoom event. Designs of the new building were unveiled during an Welu April 18 Fishers City Council work session. Fadness called the new building “a bit unconventional.” “As many things are in Fishers,” he said. “We try to be innovative and took a different approach to truly be the people’s house and an opportunity for residents to engage in unique and different ways.” The $22.8 million building will be built in the same location as the existing City Hall at 1 Municipal Dr. Fadness said because of a wealth of needed updates and repairs, including a sinking foundation, it made more sense to invest in a new building than fix

the old one. The new City Hall will include a theater and art gallery, among other amenities. The city will use $6.3 million of its $6.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help pay for the building. Fadness said because of the city’s debt strategy, there will not be a tax increase to fund the new City Hall. DELV Design and Meyer Najem were chosen to design and construct the facility after a monthslong request for proposals process. Welu, a Fishers resident, said his goal is for the new building to be more welcoming to residents. “The average city hall Fadness isn’t often interacted with by regular residents,” he said. Welu said his design priorities were “to put people first.” “Many times, you think of in most cities the roads collide into a node in the middle,” he said. “A lot of times, it’s a monument, like Washington, D.C., for example. Fishers is different. At the heart of our city is activity, like the concert series and farmers market.” Welu said a theater and arts center will make the building more attractive to residents. “How do you create as much foot traffic and as much curiosity as you can to invite

people in?” Welu said. An open breezeway in the new building will separate the theater and the art gallery. “The right side is the art center, and the left side is the theater,” Welu said. Welu said an ellipses-style curve of the site would allow residents to engage with the building without having to enter it. The Indianapolis Arts Center will partner with the City of Fishers to offer arts-related programming, such as pottery or painting classes. Fadness said the building is the largest investment the city has ever made in arts programming. “At the heart of it is a 250-seat courtyard theater,” said Welu, noting that a courtyard theater allows flexibility where seats can retract and open to a flat floor. “It can have City Hall meetings or theater or a local play. Our goal is to have an entrepreneurial city like Fishers to have the space react and provide a creative backdrop for lots of different kinds of presentations.” The art center will have classrooms, galleries and other features. A rain garden will border the east side of the building. Welu and Fadness expect groundbreaking to happen in October. The new City Hall will likely be complete in March 2024. For more, visit fishers.in.us/ artsmunicipalcomplex.


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LNHS hires new coach By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

onship in 2004. Following that, he served four years as the head boys junior varsity coach, compiling a 67-11 record. He also The Metropolitan School District of Lawserved as Keefer’s top varsity assistant for rence Township School Board unanimously two years. approved the hiring Giffin graduated from Ben DaSPORTS of Chris Giffin as vis High School, where he played Lawrence North High basketball, baseball and tennis. He School’s boys basketball coach at was named to the Indiana All-State its April 25 meeting. doubles tennis team in 1995-1996. Giffin will be the second boys He attended Indiana University and coach in program history. Jack Keefwas a basketball manager for three er announced his retirement earlier seasons under coach Bob Knight. Giffin this month after 46 seasons as the After earning a bachelor’s degree boys head coach. in secondary social studies education, Giffin Giffin has been the school’s girls varsity became a graduate assistant for Knight at head coach since 2012. His record was 201Texas Tech University in 2003-2004. 60 and included seven 20-win seasons, five Giffin is in his 17th year of teaching in the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference special education department at Lawrence titles, four Marion County Tournament North High School. championships, five sectional champion“Coach Giffin has demonstrated commitships, four regional championships, two ment to the students and student-athletes semi-state championships, one state runat Lawrence North and has taken the girls ner-up and a Class 4A state championship basketball program to the next level. I have in 2020. He also coached nine Indiana Girls full confidence in his ability to continue All-Stars: Ana Owens, Destiny Washington, the tradition of excellence in the boys basLamina Cooper, Ae’Rianna Harris, Lauren ketball program at Lawrence North High Dickerson, Destiny Perkins, Katie Davidson, School,” MSDLT Supt. Shawn Smith stated. Kristen Yong and Indiana Miss Basketball “Coach Chris Giffin will continue the traJayla Smith. dition of excellence at Lawrence North High In total, 15 of Giffin’s former players have School. His student athletes perform at the gone on to play NCAA Division I basketball. highest level both in the classroom and on Prior to coaching the girls team, Giffin the court,” Lawrence North Principal Brett spent 10 years in various roles under Keefer Crousore stated. and the boys program. Giffin previously Giffin and his wife, Jenica, have two spent one season as the boys freshman daughters, Bailee and Emmerson, and a son, coach, winning the Marion County ChampiParker.

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Lawrence awarded funding for road projects — The City of Lawrence was recently awarded funding for an 80 percent match to build a roundabout at 75th Street and Oaklandon Road. The funding was awarded by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization. The project is estimated to be $1.8 million. The project will be completed in 2025.

Nichelle M. Hayes named interim Indianapolis Public Library CEO — Nichelle M. Hayes, the manager of the Center for Black Literature and Culture at Central Library, was appointed interim CEO of the Indianapolis Public Library March 28. There is one IPL branch in Lawrence at 7898 Hague Rd. with a second branch on 56th Street under construction. Express appreciation to a MVCSC employee — The public is able to share a kind message to a bus driver, teacher, cafeteria worker, instructional assistant, custodian or any staff member at Mt. Vernon Community Schools Corp. The Mt. Vernon employee being recognized will receive a “Because of You…” postcard with a personalized message. For more, visit mvcsc.k12.in.us/ News/1551#sthash.WCrtRXBv.dpbs.

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City gets $1.7 million for trails

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200 individual businesses. Lawrence will contribute a $500,000 match for the grant. The City of Lawrence is one step closer Lawrence Deputy Chief of Staff Joe Murto better connecting its community after phy said acquiring the grant took several receiving a years. The city first applied in late CONNECTIVITY $1.7 million 2019 and learned in 2021 that its Indiana Dept. application was denied. of Natural Resources Next Level “We went back to the drawing Trails grant. board and evaluated what went Funding, which was awarded well and what didn’t go well,” April 20, will be used to construct Murphy said. “Going into the next two 10-foot-wide pedestrian trail round of funding, we knew where Murphy segments in Lawrence. we were at and our strengths and The first segment is along Lee Road from weaknesses.” East 59th Street to East 63rd Street. The The city rewrote its proposal for the same second is along East 63rd Street from Lee request and this time received a grant. LawRoad to Winona Drive. rence will now begin the design phase. MurTrail construction will span 1.2 miles and phy said he hopes construction can begin enhance pedestrian connectivity to the next year and be complete in 2024. following: Fort Harrison State Park, The Fort “It’s the next step in a continuation of Golf Course, Fort Benjamin Harrison YMCA, effort the city is making to try to develop Lawrence Civic Plaza, the Arts for Lawrence trails that already exist and extend those Cultural Campus, Forest Glen Elementary to touch new residents,” Murphy said. “This School, Fall Creek Valley Middle School, Ivy is a landmark award for the city. We have Tech Community College, Lee Road Park, never received this funding for trail building Lawrence Community Park, Watson Farms before, so we are hopeful this is just the subdivision, 20-plus restaurants and nearly start of our trail building and not the end.”

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Dad’s decision proved right for Westfield softball player By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School senior Avery Parker was a bit forced to trade in her pompoms. “I was a cheerleader until I was 10,” Parker said. “My dad picked me up from a tumbling class and handed me a mitt and said I was going to play softball.” It proved to be the right decision as Parker is headed to play softball for Indiana University on scholarship. Parker had two major goals, one personal and one team, entering the 2022 season. She has already smashed her personal goal of breaking the school’s all-time home run record of 25. She has nine already to give her 28 in her career. Now, she just has to get her team goal of breaking the school’s single-season record for wins, which is 16. As of April 25, the Shamrocks were 9-4 and 2-1 in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference. Through the first 13 games, Parker was hitting .526 with 28 runs batted in. “All around as a team we’ve been doing better than we have in past years,” she

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Westfield High School senior softball player Avery Parker has set the school’s all-time home run record. (Photo courtesy of Avery Parker)

homers as a freshman. The 2020 season was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parker said she was recruited by IU as a catcher and to play at the corners in the infield. “I love catching, but honestly, I like play-

ing everywhere,” she said. The 5-foot-9 Parker said her biggest improvement has been an increase in power. “I’ve built up strength as I’ve gotten older, so I’ve hit the ball harder,” she said. “A lot of balls I hit that would have been flyouts have turned into home runs. Line drives that would have been groundouts have turned into doubles and triples. My speed has developed more. When I get on base, I like to steal bases.” Parker said playing travel softball with Indiana Magic Gold has helped her see more pitchers with speed. “In travel softball, we play some Power 5 Division I commits, so they throw some heat,” she said. Parker said she has always wanted to play in the Big Ten and IU seemed like a great fit. “I know (IU’s coaches) are going to develop me in the best way,” said Parker, who plans to major in psychology and wants to become a forensic psychologist. Her brother, Aidan Parker, is a 2020 WHS graduate and an offensive lineman for Youngstown State University’s football team.


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Local women run largest-certified female-owned commercial real estate brokerage firm in the state By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com After a decade of working together, Kara Riggle and Yumi Goodman — who have nearly 20 years of experience in commercial real estate — felt the time was right to start their own business, 92c Partners, which launched in March 2020. “We were at the prime age to start our own firm and go out on our own,” Riggle said. Today, the company is the largest-certified female-owned commercial real estate brokerage firm in Indianapolis. 92c Partners derives its name from the 92 counties in Indiana. “We service the entire state of Indiana and have completed multiple transactions in each of the 92 counties,” Riggle said. The Indianapolis-based company is women-certified at the state and city level. Riggle said they are working on obtaining their federal certification. “Being certified puts us in front of companies that are seeking to diversify their minority participation,” said Riggle, who lives in the Geist area of Fishers. Goodman said 92c Partners does more than negotiate lease terms. The company is a full-service commercial real estate firm. “We provide brokerage services to all industries — office, industrial and retail — as well as construction management, project management, furniture procurement, move management, lease administration and lease audits,” said Goodman, who lives in Carmel. “We take it A to Z,” Riggle said. “Once the lease is signed, we continue ​to work with you by providing a​ ncillary services such as construction management and project management. It’s a one-stop shop.” Goodman said offering all services under one roof prevents important items from getting lost in translation. Goodman said 92c Partners also assists clients with strategic planning. “We save clients time and money by helping clients reimagine a floorplan and give them deliverables before the architect gets involved,” Goodman said. Riggle said many clients don’t know what

nies that are offering hybrid work schedules for their employees. “Now, they might not need as much space, so we have been working with clients to help them understand how much space they actually do need,” Riggle said. “A lot of people need advice on how to handle that.” The company’s five employees are all women, although Riggle and Goodman said they would hire a man if the right candidate came along. For more, visit 92cpartners.com. ON THE COVER: Kara Riggle, left, and Yumi Goodman offer many services with their commercial real estate brokerage firm, including strategic planning. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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Kara Riggle, right, and Yumi Goodman co-own 92c Partners, the largest certified women-owned commercial real estate brokerage firm in the state. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

they need until they work closely with 92c Partners. “They may not have a good grasp of what they actually need,” Riggle said. During the pandemic, Riggle and Goodman helped clients prepare to return to the office after the lockdowns. “The last thing anybody was thinking about was their office lease for the first

few months,” Riggle said. For example, one client needed help adding personal protective equipment to the office. “We know how many people sit at the counters, so we ordered plexiglass to go between each one of those seats,” Riggle said. “We were putting stickers on the floor.” The real estate firm also assists compa-

92c Partners co-owners Kara Riggle and Yumi Goodman launched their business from home in March 2020 and expanded to an office space in Lakefront at Keystone office park in February 2021. By December 2021, they acquired an office space in the same complex that was double the size. “It’s a chicken-or-the-egg situation,” Riggle said. “We are growing to meet the new needs we have or what has come about that we need to service.” 92c Partners also became a member of Commercial Real Estate Supplier Diversity Association, or CRESDA, at the end of last year. CRESDA, based on the East Coast, is a national alliance of certified minority-, women- and veteran-owned commercial real estate firms, according to its website. “They reached out to us and asked us if we would be interested in joining CRESDA as a member,” Riggle said. “This is a huge opportunity for us as CRESDA selected us as their representatives to provide brokerage services throughout the state of Indiana.”


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INDIANA’S 5TH DISTRICT

STATE REP DISTRICT 32

Note: Republican incumbent Victoria Spartz is unopposed in the primary. Jeannine Lee Lake • Party: Democrat • Age: 52 • Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ball State University and ABT (all but thesis) completed toward a master’s degree in journalism. • Occupation: Journalist of 30-plus years. • City: Muncie • Immediate family: Recently single after a 25-plus year marriage. Four adult children and three grandchildren. • Previous political experience: Won the Democratic nomination to represent the 6th Congressional District in 2018 and 2020. • Top three campaign issues: 1) Helping address issues related to the pandemic and finding solutions for those problems (Particularly, economic concerns for small business owners like myself). 2) Health care disparities, from high prescription costs to lack of access to affordable healthcare. 3) Reviewing and creating common-sense legislation that targets Red Flag laws and national networking system but doing so in a way that does not violate laws that truly respect the Constitutional rights of Hoosier gun-owners. • Website: Jeannineleelakeforcongress. com Matthew (Matt) L. Hall • Party: Democrat • Age: 50 • Education: B.S. in history with a minor in coaching. AA general studies from Eastern Michigan University, De Anza Community College • Occupation: Program lead, Indy Warrior Partnership • City: Fishers • Immediate family: Daughter, Anna (9); son, Clay (3). • Previous political experience: Appointed to Lawrence Common Council • Top three campaign issues: 1) Mental and behavioral health – It’s the foundation to almost all issues. 2) Economy and infrastructure – making your dollar is worth more and ensuring that you can move safely and effectively around the country. 3) Main Street America – supporting small businesses, police and fire departments and people. • Website: matthallforcongress.com

Note: Democrat Victoria Garcia Wilburn is unopposed in the Democratic primary. Fred Glynn • Party: Republican • Age: 47 • Education: B.S. from Embry-Riddle • Occupation: Loan officer • City: Carmel • Immediate family: Wife of 18 years, Beth, and daughter, Jayda, who is a junior at Carmel High School • Previous political experience: Finishing up my second four-year term on the Hamilton County Council • Top three campaign issues: 1) Education 2) Support for law enforcement in the era of defunding the police 3) Pushing back against radical federal policies that are pushed on the states through the power of purse strings. • Website: FredGlynn.com Suzie Jaworowski • Party: Republican • Age: 55 • Education: B.S. Business, Marketing • Occupation: Energy infrastructure consultant • City: Fishers • Immediate family: Husband, Steve, children: Matthew and Karrigan Jaworowski (son and his wife), Jayne Jaworowski, Mary Kate Jaworowski, Sarah Jaworowski • Previous political experience: Carly Fiorina for president, Indiana Co-Chair; Donald Trump for president, Indiana State Director • Top three campaign issues: 1) Promoting business-friendly policy, meaning low taxes and only commonsense regulations. 2) Setting standards for excellence in education. 3) Supporting law enforcement. • Website: FriendsForSuzie.com Paul G. Nix • Party: Republican • Age: 66 • Education: I worked my senior year of high school at a factory learning the welding trade and worked in a welding shop for five years. I have now been in the insurance business for 44 years. Both industries train their people. • Occupation: Owner NIXGroup, Inc., Insurance Agency working mainly with retired people regarding Medicare, long term care, annuities and final expense insurance plans. • City: Fishers

• Immediate family: Wife, Ann; six sons, Nathan, Gabe, Eric, Zach, Ben and Jon; and daughter, Sarah. • Previous political experience: I have worked as a vice precinct committeeman for 12 years under Rick Fain in Delaware 7. • Top three campaign issues: Faith, family, freedom. Government needs to respect our constitutional rights and stay out of whether we can go to church, run our business, and, yes, parents have plenty to say about what their children are taught in school. • Website: Nix4Indiana.com

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 88 Note: Republican candidate Chrystal Sisson and Democratic candidate Craig M. Hirsty did not respond. Chris Jeter • Party: Republican • Age: 43 • Education: B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; JD, George Washington University Law School • Occupation: Attorney • City: Fishers • Immediate family: Wife, Karen, and kids, Macy (6); Hayden (3); and Kali (1) • Previous political experience): Incumbent Indiana state representative • Top three campaign issues: The COVID pandemic and the government’s subsequent reaction has caused a significant hardship on our community – particularly our kids. I also want to continue pursuing policies that decrease taxes, reduce the burden of the administrative state, maximize personal freedom and make government more responsive to individuals. • Website: chrisjeter.com Donna Griffin • Party: Democrat • Age: 62 • Education: Masters degree University of Texas at El Paso; Bachelor’s degree Butler University; graduate of Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis • Occupation: Adjunct professor at Butler University, a substitute teacher in Hancock County and independent author and media creator. • City: Greenfield • Immediate family: Husband, David; son and daughter-in-law; daughter and son-in-law; four grandchildren. Oldest daughter killed by a reckless driver in

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2006. She inspired a nonprofit called Dani’s Dreams Innovation in Education. • Previous political experience: None • Top three campaign issues: People in Indiana House District 88 a deserve a representative who shares their dayto-day concerns, for safe roads and managed commercial development where essential workers, in healthcare, public safety, and education know they are respected and supported. They deserve thriving small businesses and students who gain knowledge of both the freedom and responsibilities of citizenship through education, recreation, and quality-of-life programs. • Website: griffinforindiana.com

COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 7 JUDGE Stephenie Gookins • Party: Republican • Age: 49 • Education: B.S. in public policy from Indiana University, 1994. Juris Doctorate from Indiana University, 1998. • Occupation: Attorney/partner at Terry & Gookins, LLC Attorneys at Law in Carmel. • City of residence: Washington Township, near Westfield. • Immediate family: Husband, Tom, of 20 years. My son, Zach, is 17, a junior at Westfield High School • Previous political experience: I have never run for political office. However, I was an intern for U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar during college, coordinated the Jean Leising for Congress Campaign in 1994 and 1996, and have worked on several Hamilton County judicial races during the last 20 years. • Top three campaign issues: Due to Judicial Cannon of Ethics, all judicial candidates are limited in what we can discuss about our position on issues. However, if I am elected, I will work hard to run an efficient court that allows all litigants the opportunity to be heard and their position fairly considered followed by the timely issuance of decisions that allow litigants to have closure to the issues that brought them into the judicial system. • Website: GookinsForJudge.com Darren J. Murphy • Party: Republican • Age: 52 • Education: Bachelor of Arts in political science, IU 1993; Bachelor of Continued on Page 12


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Science in criminal justice, IU 1993; Juris Doctorate, IU School of Law Indianapolis, 1997 Occupation: Magistrate judge City of residence: Fishers Immediate family: Elizabeth, wife; Brooke, daughter (32); Zachary, son (28); Morgan, daughter (24); Eila, daughter (9) Previous political experience: The magistrate judge position I currently hold is an appointed position, so running for judge of the new Hamilton Superior Court 7 is my first campaign. Top three campaign issues: 1) I am the only candidate with judicial experience. 2) I have a proven track record of treating litigants that appear in my courtroom with dignity and respect and for having results that are fair, well-reasoned and appropriate. 3) As the auxiliary judge of the Hamilton County Veterans Court, I seek to expand the eligibility of potential participants to best assist with services and opportunities unique to veterans. Website: DarrenMurphyForJudge.com.

COUNTY PROSECUTOR J. Gregory Garrison • Party: Republican • Age: 74 • Education: IU Bloomington, Social Studies B.S. ed, 1970. IU School of Law, J.D. 1973. • Occupation: Lawyer • City: Fishers • Immediate family: Wife, Phyllis, seven children, 15 grandchildren • Previous political experience: None • What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? 1) Protecting citizens from violent crimes. 2) Build a rapport with law enforcement to prepare stronger cases for prosecution. 3) Train the next generation of deputy prosecutors to leave a legacy for the next generation. • Website: garrisonforprosecutor.com D. Lee Buckingham II • Party: Republican • Age: 56 • Education: Loyola University of Chicago: Bachelor of Arts in Economics with minors in philosophy and theology. Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis: Doctorate of Jurisprudence • Occupation: Prosecuting Attorney for the 24th Judicial Circuit of Indiana

(Hamilton County) • City of residence: Fishers • Immediate family: Due to my position, and past threats I have received, I do not disclose family member identities to the media or in public forums. • Previous political experience: Although I do not consider the Office of Prosecuting Attorney as a “political office” in the traditional sense of politics, I have served as the elected Prosecuting Attorney for Hamilton County since 2011. I am seeking reelection to my fourth term as prosecuting attorney. • Top three campaign issues: Since day one in office, my focus has always been on: Initially developing and now maintaining a good working relationship with Hamilton County law enforcement; continuously improving the effectiveness and efficiency of my staff; making sure that the office is run in a highly ethical manner that takes our role as ministers of justice seriously and ensures the integrity of the office while aggressively but fairly pursuing justice for victims and the citizens of Indiana. • Website: BuckinghamForProsecutor.com

COUNTY CORONER Dr. Ned P. Masbaum • Party: Republican • Age: (did not respond) • Education: Graduate of the IU School of Medicine • Occupation: Forensic psychiatrist • City: Carmel • Previous political experience: None • Top three campaign issues: (did not respond) • Website: FornPsych.com Jeff Jellison • Party: Republican • Age: 60 • Education: Noblesville High School, Ball State University, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy • Occupation: Chief deputy coroner, Hamilton County Coroner’s Office • City: Westfield • Immediate family: Wife, Monique; son, Zack; daughter, Shelby; stepson, Ray McQueary; stepdaughter, Irene Heath. • Previous political experience: None • Top three campaign issues: Employee mental health, technology and keeping pace with the growing population of Hamilton County • To learn more: Call me at 317-408-5548.

COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 John V. Accetturo • Party: Republican • Age: 73 • Education: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration, graduate Command and General Staff College, graduate of FEMA Emergency Management Officer Course • City: Carmel • Previous Political Experience: Carmel City Council 2008-2011 • Top three campaign issues: 1) Positive campaigning 2) Service to the taxpayer 3) Making Hamilton County government better • Website: accetturo4countycouncil.com Tim Griffin • Party: Republican • Age: 42 • Education: Carmel High School graduate, IUPUI • Occupation: I have spent 19 years as a firefighter for the Carmel Fire Dept. In addition, I am the public information officer for the Carmel Fire Dept. • City of residence: Carmel • Immediate family: My wife, Teresa, and I have five daughters — Vera, Amelia, Stella, Maria and Lainie. • Previous political experience: Although I have not run for an elected office, I have been very involved in several local campaigns and elections. Top three campaign issues: 1) Hamilton County must continue to be a safe place to live. I look at serving as a Hamilton County councilor as one more way of keeping residents protected. 2) We must focus on more education, preparedness and future strategic planning as it relates to pandemics. 3) I am a strong fiscal conservative and will always advocate for low taxes and being fiscally responsible. • Website: TGforHC.com

COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 Note: Republican incumbent Amy Elizabeth Massillamany did not respond. Republican candidate Christopher T. Owens withdrew from the race but will still appear on the ballot. Democratic candidate Nathan Bullock is unopposed in the primary.

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Note: Republicans Tony Scott and Patricia Bratton did not respond. Republican Tiffanie Ditlevson withdrew from the race but will still appear on the ballot. Brian Baehl • Party: Republican • Age: 57 • Education: Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering at the University of Evansville • Occupation: Software engineer developing medical devices • City: Fishers • Immediate family: Wife, Shelly, married 27 years; son, Nicholas, and daughter, Brianna, who both graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School and attend college. • Previous political experience: I have served the residents on the Fall Creek Township Board for two terms. I have also served as an elected Republican precinct committeeman. • Top three campaign issues: 1) Continue to develop the beautiful Fall Creek Woods Natural Area. 2) Keep taxes low. 3) Services to residents. Continue to partner with charitable organizations to help residents in need. • Website: Brian Baehl Fall Creek Township Board Member on Facebook Jason Meyer • Party: Republican • Age: 53 • Education: Carmel High School, 1987 graduate. Ball State marketing degree and Purdue University electrical engineering. • Occupation: Distribution sales manager for Onsemi • City: Fishers • Immediate family: Nicole (Pesavento) spouse. Daughters, Clara Meyer and Lydia Meyer. • Previous political experience: Fall Creek Township Board president (incumbent). Member of Fishers Board of Public Works and Safety. Past: Republican precinct committeeman, delegate to Republican State Convention, Fishers Planning Commission, candidate for Fishers Town Council. • Top three campaign issues: I will continue to be a voice for the residents focusing on providing fire protection, public assistance, cemetery care and protecting our township’s natural Continued on Page 113


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ELECTION GUIDE Continued from Page 12 treasures through park development. • Website: Jason Meyer for Fall Creek Township on Facebook Joe Weingarten • Party: Democrat • Age: 77 • Education: New York University-Mechanical engineer, Air War College • Occupation: Aerospace engineer • City: Fishers • Immediate family: Wife, Cindy, seven grandchildren • Previous political experience: State representative, Fishers City treasurer, chairman Hamilton County Democratic Party • Top three campaign issues: The main focus is service to residence of the township. The township is where you go to help, one of the main functions is poor relief and yes in rich Hamilton County we have people who need help. Then another primary function is to insure we provide services such as funding for fire equipment and parks. Yet at the same time being very efficient with spending to keep taxes low. • To learn more: E-mail mrmac@aol.com Rachna Greulach • Party: Democrat • Age: 42 • Education: B.S. in Business Administration with Honors in Accounting, The Ohio State University • Occupation: Senior director of financial reporting at Elanco Animal Health • City: Fishers • Immediate family: Husband, Scot; sons, Ronak (8) and Milan (6) • Previous political experience: Fall Creek Township board member, 2019-present. • Top three campaign issues: 1) Maintaining low tax rates. 2) Expanding assistance services and increasing awareness for those in need. 3) Seeing our vision come to life for Fall Creek Woods Natural Area. • Website: rachnaforfallcreek.com. Dr. Sukriti Sachdeva Sclippa • Party: Democrat • Age: 39 • Education: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (India), MBA Healthcare Administration (UC Denver) • Occupation: Senior manager, sales operations and solutioning • City: Fishers • Immediate family: Husband, Carlo A

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Sclippa; son Niam Sclippa, dog, Buddy • Previous political experience: None • Top three campaign issues: 1) Diversity and inclusion. 2) Expansion of community resources – continuous trails, dog parks or solving community pet issues by installing dog waste bags station, more benches around community areas. 3) Neighborhood speeding due to unsafe environment for kids in the neighborhood as the cars speed through. • To learn more: Email drsukritisachdeva@ gmail.com or call 720-486-8070. Kimberly Passey Strahan • Party: Democrat • Age: 48 • Education: Bachelor of English Literature • Occupation: Fishers High School choir treasurer • City: Fishers • Immediate family: Married for 23 years and two daughters graduating Fishers High School this year. • Previous political experience: None • Top three campaign issues: 1) Making sure that residents in the township know about our food bank 2) Keeping parks safe and clean 3) Maintaining the cemeteries with dignity and thoughtfulness. • To learn more: Instagram @kimberlypasseystrahan.

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RACES WITH UNOPPOSED PRIMARIES: • State Senate District 31 – Kyle Walker, Republican; Jocelyn Vare, Democrat • State Representative District 29 – Chuck Goodrich, Republican • State Representative District 37 – Todd Huston, Republican • Hamilton County Clerk – Kathy Kreag Williams, Republican • Hamilton County Recorder – Trini K. Beaver, Republican • Hamilton County Sheriff – Dennis Quakenbush, Republican • Hamilton County Assessor – Kevin W. Poore, Republican • Hamilton County Commissioner District 1 – Christine Altman, Republican • Delaware Township Trustee – Debbie R. Driskell, Republican • Delaware Township Board (vote for three) – Rick Fain, Marilyn A. Schenkel, Kim Logan, Republicans • Fall Creek Township Trustee – Doug Allman, Republican; Nicole Tredup, Democrat

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Commentary by Terry Anker “Your driver will arrive in two minutes,” says the trusty app on our phones. How wonderfully convenient. In fact, the screen also points to the live location of the vehicle, its general appearance and license plate number. Moreover, it tells us, with eerie specificity, that our ride is now “400 feet from us.” Terrific, we’ll soon be on our way, secure in our confidence of the marvels of modern technology and maybe just a bit smug in the wonders that we have delivered upon this good Earth. But the vehicle has not moved from its spot 400 feet away for five minutes now, then seven, then 10. The application allows for a text we send to the driver with a basic inquiry, “We’re here and ready, is all well there?” A few slow minutes pass. Now, we call. Naturally, the call is unanswered. Moments later, the car disappears from our screen. The transportation service offers to get us another ride in only 15-minutes. Instead, we board a waiting taxi and are on our way. As the cab is nearing our destination, a phone notification, in an odd delay, informs us that Jane canceled our earlier trip, no apology just a restatement of the obvious fact. Then, an email arrives from the rideshare company with a bill for “our” failure to complete the transport and an admonishment that we be more responsible. Then, in a multistage process with countless drop-down menus and new logins, the company says that they will refund our money because their “system investigated this issue and resolved as per (their) policy.” Do we thank them for returning money to us that they wrongly took? Do they thank us for our wasted time? Do we challenge our positive impression of the “gig” economy? Or do we simply take a taxi?

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Friends, I’ve had a rather sleepless week, mostly from dealing with what I’m positive is a broken arm, but also from learning all the ways scuba can kill me. Let’s explore! First, I’ve self-diagnosed a stress fracture somewhere in my right shoulder. Based on extensive online research, including but not limited to Web MD and Wikipedia, discussions with co-workers and family members, none of whom are medical professionals, and my own anatomical intuition, I’m 80 percent confident I’ve suffered a break. It was probably back in February while doing stupid burpees or a HIIT workout without warming up properly (stretching is for the weak!). It’s continued to worsen, and now I have difficulty writing on the chalkboard, reaching over to smack my husband Doo when he’s snoring, and lifting anything heavier than my phone. I can’t get in to see a doctor until midMay, so I’m going with the broken arm theory until proven wrong. And I’m telling everyone about it. Ad nauseam. When I’m not flinching from the acute pain of turning onto my stomach at night, I’m wondering why on earth I decided to become dive certified. I mean, sure, I’ve always wanted to learn, and I did turn 50 this year – YOLO – but sweet mother, who knew how easy it was to get a brain embolism or to poison yourself with nitrogen or simply disappear in the vast ocean surrounded by jellyfish and woman-eating predators? I’m completing the online course, and every other slide is basically, “You might die!” Doo, unfortunately, offers little in the way of reassurance: “Yeah, you might.” In summary, it’s been a fairly sleepless week. Peace out.

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Come join us on your own, with your best golfing buddy, or with a quartet of friends to enjoy a fantastic day of golf and fundraising for a great cause on Thursday, June 9th at Plum Creek Golf Club in Carmel! Progress House has reached a milestone of 60 years of serving men seeking recovery from substance use disorder. Please visit the Progress House Events website page to register to play or consider a sponsorship opportunity! www.progresshouse.org/golf-for-recovery If you have any questions please reach out to Spencer Douglas at spencer.douglas@aspireindiana.org or 317.574.4814


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Feinstein, Patty to share Palladium stage By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Michael Feinstein has been eager to have singer Sandi Patty join him again in person. CONCERT Feinstein and Patty performed a free virtual concert featuring holiday music in November 2020 amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We did a live concert a number of years ago and I was thrilled she wanted to do another one together because she is a wonderful person in addition to being an exquisite talent,” Feinstein said. An Evening with Michael Feinstein with special guest Sandi Patty is set for 8 p.m. May 7 at the Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel. Feinstein, the Center’s artistic director, typically performs at least one concert per season. Feinstein said he and Patty will each perform a set of songs and then sing some duets. “I’ll be doing some Gershwin selections from my new recording,” Feinstein said. “I’ve got some new things I’ve been working on, a couple of new routines, some classics and some more contemporary things. I like to mix it up and bring different things to each show for those who might have seen me before (so they) can hear something that is new.” Feinstein said the show contains incredible pieces of music. “I always try to find something that will be fresh for everyone, so it’s always new,” he said. Feinstein’s latest album, “Gershwin Country,” featuring duets with a variety of stars, was released in mid-March. “One of the things that made it unique was recording it in Nashville with a Nashville band,” Feinstein said. “Then tailoring each duet to the individual personalities from Dolly Parton to Brad Paisley, Lyle Lovett, Alison Krauss, each one was tailored to that specific voice,” Feinstein said. “I’ll probably do those songs solo unless Sandi likes one of the duets and wants to do them in a performance. We

‘HELLO, DOLLY!’ “Hello, Dolly!” runs through May 15 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘THE FANTASTICKS’ Carmel Community Players presents “The Fantasticks” through May 8 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org. GARY LEVOX Former Rascal Flatts lead vocalist Gary LeVox will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 5 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘MATILDA, THE MUSICAL’ Civic Theatre’s production of “Matilda, The Musical” runs through May 14 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheare.org. ‘WORKING, THE MUSICAL’ Michael Feinstein will perform with guest Sandi Patty May 7 at the Palladium. (Photo courtesy of The Center for the Performing Arts)

haven’t discussed that.” Feinstein last performed at the Palladium with Melissa Manchester in May 2021. Feinstein said his schedule has picked up in the last few months as the pandemic has eased. “Performances have resumed and that’s been wonderful,” he said. “I’ve done a couple of shows at Carnegie Hall and been in Florida several times with different symphonies. I haven’t been back to full schedule because depending on the geographical location, some people are more or less reticent about coming out. Audiences in some places have been smaller until people feel totally comfortable about going out again for live music. It varies from place to place.” Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael had its grand opening in May 2021. He has similar clubs in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Feinstein said each club has acts that draw better crowds than others. “In Feinstein’s club in San Francisco, we’ve learned an equal balance of local

talent mixed with international talent works best in this place,” he said. “With Feinstein’s at the Carmichael, we are still discovering what audiences like to see in the room, even though the many great performers we’ve brought in from New York and LA have done well. With our goal being serving the community and sharing the breadth of talent that is local, the balance is still being worked out.” Feinstein said one of the things he loves about the room at the Carmichael is that it was created from scratch as a nightclub and is not a space that was transformed from something else into a nightclub. “All of my friends who have come to play the room have been agog at the beauty of the place and comfort of performers on stage,” Feinstein said. “I think it will grow as more and more people experience it. I think once people are in the room, I would wager they want to come back and experience it many more times. At least, I hope so.” For more on the May 7 concert, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Working, The Musical” runs through May 22 at the Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.

HSE student wins Best of Show editorial@youarecurrent.com Fishers Arts Council announced the winners April 22 of the 13th Annual Fishers Arts Council Senior Showcase sponsored by STAR Bank at the Art Gallery at City Hall. Senior Showcase is an annual event where seniors of Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern high schools exhibit their artwork and compete for 19 scholarships. The top award for Best in Show went to Grace Vandiver (Hamilton Southeastern) for her artwork entitled, “Avarice.” The evening’s other big winner was Grace Lux, (FHS) for her artwork entitled, “True Self.” She won the award for “Best Art Reflecting Poetry or the Written Word.”


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The Cool Creek Summer Concert Series will offer an even mix of old and new in its 2022 schedule. MUSIC “Three of this year’s six musical acts will be new to the Cool Creek Concerts stage — Fleetwood Gold, The Nauti Yachtys featuring Josh Kaufman, and Stella Luna and The Satellites,” said Don Nicholls, Hamilton County Parks resource development specialist. “All in all, Hamilton County Parks is extremely excited about this year’s stellar lineup of musical artists and, of course, the fun activities that are staged in the park in conjunction with the concert performances.” Kaufman, a Carmel resident, was the Season 6 winner of “The Voice” on NBC in 2014. Nicholls said he likes the fact that the series has a unique variety and is adding a tribute band. The 28th year of the Friday night series kicks off June 17 with The Flying Toasters at Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st St. The series follows with Fleetwood Gold, June 24; Toy

The Center for the Performing Arts President/CEO Jeffrey C. McDermott saw the need for more balancing CONCERTS programming at the Palladium, the Carmel venue’s 1,600-seat concert hall. “About five years ago or so, we felt we needed to step up the more commercial revenue-driving shows we were booking here,” McDermott said. “We would bring in all sorts of world-class shows that I would call mission shows, classical, jazz, songbook or international, great talents and great artists who weren’t necessarily well-known but part of our mission to bring great music and great artists to our venue. “The challenge was, without some higher revenue-producing and commercially viable artists, it’s hard to maintain that mission.” There have been some big draws like Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Weird Al Yankovic, Diana Ross, Sheryl Crow and Steve Martin and Martin Short. McDermott

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The Flying Toasters guitarist Josh Hayes performs at a previous concert. The Flying Toasters return to open up the 2022 series June 17. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton County Parks)

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said the 2021-22 season might have created the biggest buzz with attracting John Legend, who performed Oct. 20, 2021, and Sting, whose concert is set for May 8. Both concerts sold out quickly after public sales began. McDermott said the Center wanted to book Sting for more than one night, but his schedule was already filled. McDermott said Sting and Legend likely could have sold out multiple nights. McDermott said some of the more popular ticket-selling acts are added after the season is announced. “A lot of the more commercial artists might book four or five months in advance,” McDermott said. “They have to be touring in this area and we have to have the opening at the same time. It’s the combination of art, science and a little luck.” McDermott praised the contributions of Dan Kemer, who was named the vice president of programming in June 2021. Kemer, a Carmel resident who has been a vice president of Live Nation Entertainment in the Midwest, stepped into the role when Doug Tatum retired from the position.

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“Having to step back and remind myself that this is a teenager who has lost her parents, her brothers and is standing alone It’s been easy for Ciara Huckeby to emin this fight is difficult,” Huckeby said. “You brace the title role in “Antigone.” want to immediately assume that symbol of “I really, really love hope and honor the role that she’s THEATER how complex she been made out to be, but you know is,” Huckeby said. this girl has to be terrified.” “There is so much fire inside of her, Director Nicole Crabtree, a Fishso much drive to do what she feels ers resident, said she likes that is right. She’s such an intelligent Antigone is one of the first, not to young woman, but you can tell she mention one of the few, feminist lets her heart lead her. She loves so representations in ancient literature Huckeby unabashedly and with such intensiand theater. ty, it’s overwhelming.” “I also love that the play holds a very “Antigone” is an Ancient Greek tragedy, interesting and relevant conversation about the third chapter in the famous “Odeipus” morality’s place in politics and vice versa, trilogy. It focuses on Odeipus’ daughter and that it consistently reminds you there Antigone in the aftermath of battle for the are things bigger than yourself,” she said. throne, which leaves both her brothers Fishers resident Nathan Terhune, who dead, and her uncle is appointed king. Mud plays Kreon, said he admires Antigone’s Creek Players is presenting “Antigone” at resolve. 6:30 p.m. May 5-8 in free outside perfor“We see other characters waver and mances at the Mud Creek Theatre, 9740 E. shake at different moments in the play, 86th St., Indianapolis. In addition, an Art Fair but no matter what she goes through, she will be presented May 7-8 from 2 to 6 p.m. maintains her love for Polynices,” Terhune Huckeby said it’s easy to forget Antigone said. is so young. For more, visit mudcreekplayers.org.

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lis Symphony Orchestra several times. “I’m going to reminisce about my childhood and mention places in Indianapolis. I’m going to When Richard Glazier was 9, the Indiplay great, unique arrangements of some anapolis youngster saw the 1943 movie of the great songs by Hoagy Carmichael, “Girl Crazy” and fell in George Gershwin and (Alan Jay) LeMUSIC love with the musical rner and (Frederick) Loewe. score by George and Ira “I’m going to end with part of the Gershwin. solo piano version of ‘Rhapsody in Glazier, now 59, was inspired Blue,’ which is my signature piece.” to write a fan letter to lyricist Ira Glazier said the show will be Gershwin. That set off three years supplemented with entertaining of correspondence between the stories and rare video clips and still Glazier two before Gershwin invited Glazier images. to Beverly Hills for a visit. He was For example, Glazier is going to invited by Ira to play a tune on a piano that play the Harold Arlen and Ira Gershwin song had belonged to his brother, George. “The Man that Got Away” from the 1954 ver“That was a life-defining moment for me,” sion of “A Star is Born” with Judy Garland. Glazier said. “As I play that song, I’m going to show Glazier’s love affair with the Great Amerthere was a live broadcast in September of ican Songbook has never wavered. He will 1954 from NBC of the premiere of ‘A Star is perform his show “From Broadway to HollyBorn’ from Grauman’s Chinese Theatre,” he wood” at 7:30 p.m. May 5 at the Feinstein’s said. “I’ve edited that and put it in slow moCabaret at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. tion, and they are going to see the stars on The performance is presented by Actors the red carpet.” Theatre of Indiana. For tickets, visit feinsteinshc.com. For “It’s a homecoming for me,” said Glazier, more, visit richardglazier.com. who has been a guest soloist of Indianapo-

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A brief history of Fort Ouiatenon Commentary by Don Knebel Fort Ouiatenon Park in West Lafayette includes a reconstructed fort that is inaccurate in its design and location, TRAVEL but nonetheless remembers an important historical site. Prior to the arrival of Europeans, Weas, a subtribe of the Miami Nation, established a village along the south bank of the Wabash River 4 miles southwest of what is now West Lafayette. In 1717, the French established a fortification named “Ouiatenon” (Wee ot teh non) across the river from the Weas. The fort became the center of fur trading, and French settlers built homes around the fort, the first European settlement in what is now Indiana. In 1761, during the French and Indian War, British forces captured Ouiatenon. Two years later, Native American forces organized by Ottawa Chief Pontiac captured Ouiatenon. A 1765 meeting between Native Americans and the British at Ouiatenon resulted in a peace treaty. Weas later used Ouiatenon for organizing attacks against settlers. In 1791, President George Washington ordered the total destruction of Ouiatenon and the Wea village.

In 1909, the Daughters of the American Revolution erected a marker where they believed the French fort had stood. In 1929, Richard Wetherill, a wealthy Lafayette physician, historian and philanthropist, donated the riverfront land that surrounded the marker to the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. In 1930, he financed construction of a wooden blockhouse on the site. The area around the blockhouse, including a boat ramp and pavilions, became Fort Ouiatenon Park. In the late 1960s, archaeologists discovered the actual location of Ouiatenon, about a mile west of the park, which was named a National Historic Landmark in 2021. Historians also determined that Wetherill’s blockhouse is of British rather than French design. Despite these inaccuracies, every early autumn Fort Ouiatenon Park hosts the very popular Feast of the Harvest Moon, reenacting the annual fall gatherings between the French and Weas at Ouiatenon.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION The City of Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana (“City”), pursuant to Ind. Code §6-1.1-18-5, hereby provides NOTICE that the City’s Common Council (“Council”) will conduct a public hearing during its May 16, 2022 regularly scheduled Council meeting for considering the following additional appropriation(s) in excess of the budget for the current year. Appropriation Reduction Excess Levy Fund – Professional Services $34,063 0 Total $34,063 0 The Council meeting will take place at 7:00pm at the City Hall Auditorium, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038. Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard. The additional appropriations as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (Department). The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriation within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken. Dated this 20th day of April, 2022 CITY OF FISHERS Lisa Bradford City Controller Hamilton County, Indiana

“baby’s”: My baby’s pacifier got lost in his car seat. That baby’s lung capacity is exceptional. The word “babies” on its own indicates more than one baby: The babies went through an entire crate of diapers last week. As a child, I enjoyed the cartoon “Muppet Babies.” Those politicians are acting like a bunch of babies. When multiple babies possess or own a thing or multiple things, use babies’: The babies’ strollers each got a new neon green paint job. The babies’ father had his hands full. It’s a daunting task to take on the responsibility for a new life, especially given the various levels of disarray in our nation and world. I do take solace, however, that my baby’s first word will no doubt be uttered in honor of his favorite absolute person in the entire world: mama.

My wife and I welcomed our third baby last week. Our baby boy is happy and healthy; his parents are happy and tired. Please send GRAMMAR GUY caffeine. During the nightly brain fog induced by our new “feed-change-cuddle-repeat” cycle, I’ve been thinking about a few baby-related language rules. Please excuse me if any spit-up gets on this column. Is “baby” ever a proper noun? Unless your stage name is DaBaby, the short answer is “no.” Baby is a common noun, just the same as lamp, tree and stroller are common nouns. The only instance in which “baby” becomes proper is when the word is used as a name. For instance, “Baby Sinclair” is the name of a character from the early 1990s sitcom “Dinosaurs.” How do you express something a baby owns or possesses (other than my heart when he wraps his perfect, tiny fingers around my pinky)? That certainly depends on the context. If one baby owns a thing or things, use

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Custom drapery and soft furnishings workroom in Carmel is looking for friendly, personable people who like to sew. Sewing experience is necessary and the desire to learn and enjoy and increase your skill is a must. We’ll teach you our methods. Part-time weekday daytime, flexible 20 hour week position in a handy location in Carmel. Ability and willingness to climb a ladder is needed. Good communication skills. Call Mark at Silk Mountain Creations 317 815-1660 to set a time to come by. Please do not drop-in. www.silkmountaincreations.com

Full time. Office staff Must be professional, detail oriented & team player Starting Pay $18 - $20 per hour, depending on qualification/experience Please email: info@royaldentallabs.com

Seeking experienced, mature person to walk dogs and care for cats. Flexible, part time work. Apply at www.FetchPetCare.com

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Carmel, IN. Work on a team delivering software for next generation active safety products for automotive applications. Design, develop, and test embedded 32-bit microprocessor software in C. Support process activities (analysis, design, review, testing). Work with system and software engineers to develop new technologies and products. Provide configuration management support. Requires Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and coursework in Embedded Systems Engineering, Distributed Embedded Control Systems, Linear Systems Theory and Design, Digital and Non-Linear Control, and Robotics & Mechatronics. Mail resumes to: Aptiv Corporation, Attn: Lori Tucker, HR Site Manager, 13085 Hamilton Crossing Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032. Ref: 70943A.

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Looking for an entry level employee to join our help desk. It is a perfect job for college-aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce. Primary duties include inbound tech support calls, emails, and light office work. This is a part-time or a full-time position, depending on experience and demand (20+ hours), in a flexible work environment. Please send resumes to: agilbert@theankerconsultinggroup.com.

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Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

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