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Mayor John Ditslear shares his achievements April 16 at First Presbyterian Church during the Noblesville Rotary Club’s mayoral forum. (Photos by Mark Ambrogi)

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Ditslear, Corbett spar on economic development

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It was billed as a forum not a debate. Nonetheless, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and his opponent, Mike Corbett, forum squared off at a Noblesville Rotary Club breakfast session at the First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville on April 16. The primary is set for May 5. Ditslear, who beat Corbett four years ago, is seeking his fourth term. Corbett launched a late campaign as an independent candidate in 2011. Ditslear won with 4,283 votes compared to 2,292 for Corbett. The candidates faced four topics: economic development, vision for historic downtown, a plan for tourism and recreation and public safety, and then had time for a few questions from the audience. The first and most contentious issue was the city’s economic development. Corbett, who owns the Hamilton County Media Group, said he would like to see more ambitious planning to recruit businesses to the corporate campus. Corbett said Noblesville has the second highest tax rate in Hamilton County. “I would like to see more focus on the nuts and bolts of recruiting businesses to town and less focus on the ribbon cuttings and job fairs and the sort of public relations of economic development,” he said. Corbett said the city giving BlueSky Technology Partners $3.5 million over the next 20 years to stay and grow in Noblesville was a bad sign. “I would suggest that when we get to the

point we have to offer millions of dollars for companies just to stay here, that our economic development has gotten off track and I would like to see us do a little better job than that,” he said. “I’m not in favor of throwing money at the problem, I think we have to be careful about the economic incentives we give to people to stay. We do have to be aggressive about economic development in Noblesville.” Corbett said he believes that Ditslear didn’t hire the most qualified economic development director. Ditslear bristled at Corbett’s comments. “In spite of what you heard, I think we’ve done a great job in economic development,” Ditslear said. “We have grown our economy. We’ve added hundreds of jobs. We’ve increased our tax base.” Ditslear said SMC America headquarters has brought more than 600 employees to Noblesville. Helmer Scientific has doubled its size by 170,000 square feet and doubled its number of employees. He pointed out Cabela’s, a retail outfitter for hunting, fishing and outdoors gear, is scheduled to open in the fall. Ditslear praised the 80,000-square foot building for the store. Pharmakon Pharmacy and its manufacturing affiliate Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals will move its headquarters from Carmel to Noblesville by 2016. Zevacor Molecular, a health care firm, also purchased a 72,000-square foot building in 2014. Ditslear defended the work of economic development director Judi Johnson, praising her

communications skills. “It’s all about relationships in that business and attracting people to here,” he said. “We are very active with the state and the JapaneseAmerican Society. We have boots on the ground getting the job done. Certainly we’ll defend that. I would put (his team) against any economic development group in the state of Indiana.” Ditslear said as the county seat, Noblesville’s downtown is older and many buildings have been there for 200 years. “Unlike some of the other communities that are maybe getting credit because they didn’t have a downtown (before),” he said. “We were fortunate 200-some years ago we were picked to be the county seat. That has some advantages and disadvantages. We are proud of the culture and authenticity of our downtown and the history of downtown. “It’s (downtown) is the heart and soul of Noblesville. We work hard to make it vibrant. We have the Street Dance, First Fridays and Jazz on the Square and all those activities to entice people to come downtown. We have movies downtown and we’re lucky to have vintage cars coming there on Saturday nights in the summer. We have a goal of expanding downtown to the west and we’re starting to accomplish that goal.” Corbett said he believes the downtown area needs more attention. “Frankly, we’ve had very little private investment in downtown,” he said.

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As spring weather finally starts to come around and people parks & Rec begin venturing outside more and more in the city’s parks, you’re likely to see a new face leading the city’s recreation department and programs. Hired to replace former recreation director Susie Davis in her retirement, Nichole Haberlin is making a name for herself. “I have found my dream job here at Noblesville Parks and Rec,” Haberlin said. “I am surrounded by great leadership, a great community, and I am excited to help them grow by building upon their solid base of programs and parks.” Haberlin began her new role in January.

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Local church to expand

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Since its inception in 1991, Grace Church has had a deep commitment to plant churches with similar philosophical valGrowth ues to its own. Over the years, the leaders of the church have helped to plant many new startups. More than two decades later, the church has initiated a comprehensive strategy called “re:generate” to plant new campuses of its own across the state and internationally. The expansion started with the September launch of the first satellite campuses in Fishers. Plans include new campuses in Bloomington, north Indianapolis and the first international church in London. Dave Rodriguez, senior pastor at Grace Church, says that the first step in starting a new campus is to develop leadership and a support team. Usually, a period of two years is spent developing the team prior to building a permanent site. Currently, the church has selected pastors for the Bloomington and London locations. Grace Church is working with long-time Kenyan partner, Nairobi Chapel, to plant the London church. The church may be the first of

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Chalkboards were created to share the re:generate initiatives, and are currently found in display in the church lobby. (Submitted photo)

its kind, formed on one continent by leaders from two other continents. Project leaders have been unable to identify another example like it in their research, which includes contact with a wide network of other churches across the globe. “It’s a formidable task,” Rodriguez said. “It’s a lot to blend.” Cultural differences will inevitably impact international locations. Rodriguez said he is hopeful that the London church will open its doors within two years. Within the state, the major college towns are the focus. He said the church aims to connect with students who come from all over the world, “with the hopes that they will return to their home countries with transformed lives.”

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obituaries Michael P. Marinaro, 59, Noblesville, died on April 20 at his home. He was born on August 24, 1955 to Frank and Dolores (Fitzpatrick) Marinaro in Teaneck, N.J. His parents precede him in death.Michael was a 1977 graduate of Miami University, and was a self-employed structural engineer with Professional Engineers’ Group. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of Sigma Alpha Mu, and instrumental in contributing to the ARE Review. A Marinaro man of faith, Michael was a community and church volunteer and dedicated platelet donor. He loved to travel and explore, traveling to all 50 states and many countries. He was very musical, playing the guitar, ukulele and numerous other instruments. Michael had an infamous and “punny” sense of humor, loved others and was loved well. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Deborah Marinaro; daughters, Michelle (Lincoln) Kaffenberger, Kathryn (Daniel) McElroy, and Jennifer Marinaro; sisters, Kathryn Marinaro, and Sandi Volpe; brothers, Frank Marinaro Jr., and Steven Marinaro; one granddaughter, Liliana Kaffenberger; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on April 29 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 9900 East 191st St., in Noblesville, with Rev. Tom Metzger officiating. Visitation will be April 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers and memorial contributions, either monetary or blood donations may be made to Indiana Blood Center, 7458 Fishers Station Drive, Fishers. Condolences: www.randallroberts.com.

Oner J. Higginbotham, affectionately known as “Higgi”, 87, Noblesville, died on April 20 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on Sept. 27, 1927 to John and Nannie Mae (Wood) Higginbotham in London, Ky. Mr. Higginbotham served in the United Higginbotham States Army from Feb. 16, 1946 to Aug. 16, 1947. Oner then worked for Firestone, retiring after 42 years. He was active in the American Legion and with the Masonic Lodge. Oner loved farming and raising Black Angus cattle. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Lucille (Heiny) Higginbotham; sons, Bob (Cheri) of Noblesville, Bill (Jenny) of Westfield, and Jim of Noblesville; sisters, Ida Tishner and Ethel Marcum; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and nine half-brothers and sisters. In addition to his parents, Oner was preceded in death by his daughter, Sally Ann; four brothers; and two sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to Clarksville Christian Church, 16600 Lehr St., Noblesville.Condolences: www.randallroberts.com. [Not authorized by any candidate or committee. Paid for by Hamilton County Professional Fire Fighters Local 4416 PAC.]

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Main Street goes upstairs downtown news@currentnoblesville.com Have you ever wondered what’s above some of the downtown square’s most popular business? History Most of the upstairs lofts are vacant, offices for businesses, or have been flipped into apartment dwellings over the years. But on Friday, several downtown Noblesville properties – not normally open to the public – will be available to tour as part of “Upstairs Downtown,” May’s First Friday event with Noblesville Main Street. The self-guided walking tours around the courthouse square will give guests the opportunity to see the unseen and learn about the history of the buildings. The Adler Building, located on the southwest corner of Ninth and Maple Streets, will kick off the tour and will be celebrating its 25th anniversary as it transitioned from a church to an office building. This starting point will also feature a complimentary hog roast prepared by Chef Keith Brooks of The Ville. An additional feature of the tour will be the newly remodeled Noblesville Main Street office located over the Visitors Center. We are happy so many building and busi-

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Family advocate recognized for taking on complex family law cases By Beth Taylor • news@currentnoblesville.com Leslie Henderzahs was recently recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers, a rating service of lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and personal achievement. This is the fifth time she has received the distinction; no more than 5 percent of the lawcover story yers in Indiana are chosen by the research team each year. “Families need lawyers who protect the interests of children and families for the long term,” said Henderzahs, after receiving the honor. “We develop strategies to promote agreements, preserve relationships and protect family assets. My firm genuinely cares about families, and that is a distinction from which our clients benefit. “I focus on sophisticated and complex family law cases. I want our clients to begin from a position of strength so we can develop a plan that benefits the whole family,” she said. “As skilled and caring legal advocates, we help forge positive futures for families despite what can sometimes be a stressful and unpredictable experience.” After graduating from law school, Henderzahs served the federal courts for two years. She was the law clerk for Honorable J. Patrick Endsely, magistrate-judge of the United States District Court of the Southern District of Indiana. She started at Church Church Hittle & Antrim in 1992 and became the first female partner in 1995. “There were eight of us at the time, and I was the only female,” she said. “My partners prided themselves in providing me with challenges and compensating me according to task. They treated me so well, beyond fairly.” Henderzahs’ strength is litigation. “To win, you’ve got to be better at what you do,” she said. “If you walk into a room and the room is full of people who know each other, then you have to walk into the room and earn their respect. At the end of the day, the person who is most convincing will be successful.” Henderzahs has never been phased by rumors of good ‘ole boy networks in other counties. “If I knew a county may have a network, then I would just be more sharply prepared,” she said. During her 25-year career, Henderzahs says that the family dynamic has changed, causing family law to change significantly. One positive she sees is that divorcing parents are now making more of an effort now to create a successful environment for their children.

Henderzahs says that the most rewarding part of her job is knowing that she’s helping families. “It’s satisfying to see a client on the street and her say, ‘Thanks for giving me my life back. We were so unhappy,’ There’s nothing positive for a child when mom and dad aren’t happy.” Henderzahs intended to work in products liability and injury litigation but found family law to be a natural fit. “I could understand some of the problems that the families were facing.” As she built her career, she and her husband built a family. Becoming a working mother was a natural fit and added depth to her work. During the workday, she would focus technical arguments and rules of trial procedure to prepare her cases. “There are no higher stakes — you’re talking about children,” she said. Coming home to her three daughters provided the balance for Henderzahs. “When I walked through the door and the kids jumped in my arms, (work) melted away,” she said. “That’s exactly what balanced it for me.”

About Leslie Henderzahs • Hometown: New Albany, Ind. • Education: Indiana University, Criminal Justice; Indiana University School of Law, J.D. • Family: Husband Allen –Teacher and coach at Mt. Vernon; three daughters, Shelby (25), Caroline (23) and Madelyn (16) • Hobbies: Swimming • Favorite vacations: Destin, FL

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Pressing forward: A freshened Current Welcome to your new Current. If you notice a slightly different format with the newspaper you’re holding in your hands, you are correct. If you notice a cleaner, brighter presentation with enhanced color reproduction, you’re on target. We have aligned with a different print vendor, not because our previous vendor did anything untoward, but mostly because the new vendor has the capacity to accommodate Current’s growth. It really was that simple … in the end. It was a bittersweet parting, because this, without a doubt, is our most important vendor relationship, and the previous vendor was extremely good to us. We grew with that outfit, and it grew with us. We were treated like family, and so the decision to part with the company actually took approximately five months at which to arrive. There are so many moving parts that it became an extremely “micro” exercise. But, in the end, it came down to this: There are all sorts of efficiencies that now are available to us in this new relationship, including different methods of advertising-message display and delivery, and we aim to make use of them. We simply had to do it, because the growth curve of our company has been steep and should be so well into the future. We owe it to our readers and advertisers to be as “current” as possible and to take every opportunity to improve the Current experience. So with the new vendor, there are presses more modern and a number of processes to enhance presentation of news and advertising to you. Everything is well organized, and we’re encouraged for what we believe the future holds. We urge you to give this newand-improved version of Current a test drive and let us know your thoughts. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

BE L 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 Oklahoma, cars must be tethered outside of public buildings. Source: dumblaws.com

Isn’t that special?

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As “Saturday Night Live’s” Church Lady might have observed, “well, isn’t that special?” Her snarky and moralizing posture won hordes of fans and pointed to the judgmental nature of many of the imagined religious old guard. Dana Carvey, playing the character in drag, succeeded in securing a load of catchphrases and merchandising money along the way. But even as we enjoy a laugh firmly based in our own superiority over the silly and preening nature of the Church Lady, are we missing our own progressive, but equally judgmental, posture? Some 3,500 people surrendered their U.S. citizenship last year – a record beating even the previous year’s highest-ever number. Those asked routinely cited the considerable expansion of government and taxation as the reason for their decision to depart. Hmmm. In the meantime, U.S. companies are eyeing the relocation of their corporate operations to some foreign land as they intentionally seek a more attractive regulatory and financial environment in which to remain internationally competitive

(a practice called inversion). Hmmm, again. Bitter with the embarrassing departures, Mr. Obama has been joined by a number of moralizing church ladies in scolding the erstwhile once Americans as somehow anti-American. Aren’t they behaving in an anti-American fashion by definition? “God bless America, but another choice is better for me.” Regardless of the motivation behind the move, the political aristocracy feels compelled to criticize the moves as immoral. As was the case at the founding of this nation some nearly 250 years ago, folks will gravitate to places where they see the greatest opportunity and away from those they see in decline. Can we blame them? Should our attention be focused upon the reasons cited for the departure instead of raging at the audacity of their free will? Are we losing our best and brightest? Do we care? Should we? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel.com.

Q U O T E  O F  T HE WEEK The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. -Helen Keller

For the third year in a row, my spring break and my kids’ did not align. Not a huge deal, but it does ix-nay the family vacation. Last year, my husband Doo said, “Tough tukus!” and decided to take our four children to Florida anyway. I anticipated a magical time, not having to worry about homework or ear infections or rides to practice, and knowing that the house would be clean and quiet for more than three minutes. But with a dog and a cat driving me bonkers the moment I set foot in the house, and without a carefully orchestrated schedule to keep me on task each day, I found myself stumbling around in a discombobulated state of loneliness and mild depression for the better part of the week. I actually wore two different colors of knee-high boots to school one day, such was my out-of-sorts-ness. Not wanting a repeat of last year’s footwear debacle, I made several key decisions to help me not only survive spring break, but actually enjoy it. The first was to kennel the dog. The entire time. The second was to binge-watch the entire Sherlock series. Love it! The third, and perhaps the key to the entire fantabulous week, was to schedule a weekend in Louisville to visit my folks. The cool part of my trip was that I wasn’t in town for a wedding or a shower or a reunion, nor did I make plans to meet up with old friends. Quality moments with the ‘rents was my primary objective. And even better, this was the first time in 20 years that I stayed with Mom and Dad sans husband, children or any of my four sisters. It was just me, them and one delectable pot roast. Initially, it was a bit weird. I’m so used to competing with either my siblings (including a twin) or the plethora of grandchildren for a smidge of attention that I felt awkward under the limelight. After about five seconds, though, I acclimated and happily accepted the love. Shopping, pedicures, movies, steak dinners and fireside chats filled the most glorious two days of my forties. No worries, no stress, no nothing . . . just fun, relaxation and Kit Kats out the wazoo. As I packed up to leave, all I could think was, “This might have been my life if I’d been an only child and never married.” Dang! Consequently, I’ve decided to make this bonding weekend an annual event.

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REA D ER ’ S V I EW Candidate shares plans Editor, In response to citizen concerns of Noblesville, regarding the details of the candidate’s vision and commitment, I would like to present my position for the upcoming election and beyond. Remember a seat on the council is only as good as the leadership from the administration. My hope is that new leadership from both the executive and legislative branches of government will be elected to bring together the best ideas for the best results for everyone in the community. What would I do? 1. Open a citizen forum to create a “Noblesville Vision” for all to follow for the next four years and beyond. 2. Reinstate all citizen committees and opportunities for citizens to add to the Vision. Many attempts to include the citizens have been dropped over the years by the current administration. Groups such as the “Downtown Strategic Action Committee” to implement the Strategic Plan, Benchmarking, reviewing elected officials for their accomplishments and do those accomplishment

meet the Vision, and the Historic Preservation Commission that has been dropped also. If we consider Noblesville to be a historic center, than we need the citizen driven commission. The commission can receive grant money to go toward Old Town improvement. There are more but these would be my top three committees and commission to reactive immediately. 3. The city has the tools for revitalization efforts in the Historic Downtown and the corridors into the city. Several years ago the entire Noblesville chamber membership voted the top priority was improving the corridors into the city. Nothing has been done. Revitalization of the Historic Downtown and improving the corridors leading to the downtown are a priority. 4. It is vital to immediately review and create a plan for the Historic Downtown center using the existing “shelved” Downtown Master Plan. For an extended version of this letter, please visit www.currentnoblesville.com Mary Sue Rowland Candidate for Common Council At-Large

What To Expect: Grandparent Visitation Indiana law provides that grandparents may be awarded court-ordered visitation with their grandchildren under the Grandparent Visitation Act (“GVA”). Accordingly, just as a court can grant parents parenting time with their child, a court can similarly grant visitation for a grandparent to spend time with a grandchild. The GVA is intended to strengthen familial bonds of the extended family under certain circumstances. Following a United States Supreme Court ruling, court-ordered grandparent visitation has been deemed constitutional under certain conditions. Since then, many states, including Indiana, have adopted their own Grandparent Visitation Acts. Grandparents may only seek visitation with their grandchildren if they have standing. Only in limited circumstances are grandparents able to ask a court to grant visitation rights with their grandchildren. Those circumstances include when: (1) the child’s parent is deceased; (2) the child’s parents have been divorced; or (3) the child was born out of wedlock (if the child’s father has established paternity). If any one or more of these three circumstances are presence, then a Grandparent may seek visitation. What factors does a court consider in determining whether to award a grandparent visitation? The court weighs several factors, including: (1) a presumption that a fit parent’s decision about grandparent visitation is in the child’s best interests; (2) the “special weight” that must therefore be given to a fit parent’s decision regarding non-parental visitation; (3) “some weight” given to whether a parent has agreed to some visitation or denied it entirely; and (4) whether the petitioning grandparent has established that visitation is in the child’s best interests.

How does the court know if visitation is in the child’s best interest? The court must look at the totality of the circumstances when determining what may be in the child’s best interests. The court may consider a child’s past experiences with a grandparent, the child’s wishes, and the relationship between the parent and the grandparent, etc. Where do Grandparents file their petition to seek Grandparent Visitation? The petition requesting grandparent visitation should be filed in the county in which the child lives. However, if there has been a divorce between the child’s parents, the petition should be filed with the court that granted the dissolution of marriage. Can a Great-grandparent seek grandparent visitation? The GVA does not provide great-grandparents the ability to seek grandparent visitation with their great-grandchildren. Currently, however, there is proposed legislation that would amend the GVA to allow great-grandparents the same rights as grandparents under the GVA. Should that legislation pass, great-grandparents would be able to seek visitation with their great-grandchildren. 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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REA D ER ’ S V I EW Candidate criticizes ‘grand vision’ Editor, In election years, it is typical for the incumbents and their supporters to label the challengers as uninvolved, inexperienced, unqualified and momentum stoppers. They are just using negative campaigning to turn voters away from viable candidates whose platforms tell the truth about what is really occurring. That is the case again this election. Let me demonstrate. On Dec. 31, 2007, last day as a town, our total property tax rate was $2.52. In 2015 it’s $3.04. During that same period, the city’s rate went from $.33 to $.77. If you listen to the incumbents, our rates are down. Under Cook and his council, debt has increased from approximately $4 million, in 2007, to more than $66 million in 2014. In a face-to-face discussion with Cook he said to me, “is that all” in describing this more than 17 fold increase. And understand; tens of millions more will occur simply because of the methods they have embraced. Let’s not forget about the utility sale, effec-

tively a $40+ million tax increase imposed on utility customers via the conscious decision of Cook and his council. We’re now paying approximately 50 percent more per month for the same service! As for their “grand vision”, more than $50 million has been spent on the sports park yet they haven’t paid for the land? That’s correct; to own the land outright, Westfield still needs to borrow more than $10 million. These are but a few of the facts that the incumbents would rather we ignored via negative campaigning. To them, Westfield is in a great financial position with more opportunities for them to borrow and spend more of our tax dollars. In closing, please visit www.getFITwestfield.com to see the commitments FIT candidates have publicly made, our plan and reasons for change. Ron Thomas Westfield City Council candidate At-Large

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tions answered. So if you have not voted, made up your mind or have concerns, contact the council candidates, via phone, email, in person, social media or check out their websites and most importantly, ask questions and get detailed, specific answers. Some candidates have been working with Noblesville city departments for years, have had detailed platforms posted for months and are uniquely prepared for the bright future of Noblesville. So when you meet a candidate, standing on your front porch, via the phone or social media, it is very important to reach out and get your questions answered. There will soon be nine council members, managing YOUR tax dollars whether you vote or not, so take time to get your specific questions answered and VOTE! Darren L Peterson AIA Candidate for Noblesville Common Council, District 4

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Ron McNeill’s love affair with the Beatles began at an early age. “I borrowed my older sister’s Beatles records and never gave them back,” he said. While attending a Los Angeles performance Beatles Fest, McNeill watched a contest for sounding or looking like one of the Beatles. He took note of one singer impersonating Paul McCartney. “I just couldn’t believe he sounded just like Paul McCartney,” McNeill said. That was Ardy Sarrf, who won the contest. “The next year I was so inspired I went up there by myself and won as John Lennon,” McNeill said. “I met up with Ardy a couple years later and we formed a group. It’s been our fulltime job for 17 years. It’s the best job in the world. How many people wouldn’t want to be a Beatle?” The Fab Four, featuring McNeill and Sarrf, will perform at 8

p.m. on May 2 at The Palladium at The Center for Performing Arts in Carmel. McNeill said his manager has instructed him not to reveal his age. “But none of us in the group are old enough to have an original Beatles memory,” he said. “Our drummer Erik’s (Fidel) first glimpse of the Beatles was on a VHS tape from the Ed Sullivan Show. It keeps carrying on through generations and generations.” Fidel performs as Ringo Starr and Gavin Pring takes on the role of George Harrison. Pring actually comes from Liverpool, England, where the Beatles were formed. The group also has understudies at each spot. McNeill said the group does about 100 dates per year. “In the early days, we would play about every day,” McNeill said. The Fab Four visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland the weekend of April 17-18. Starr was inducted as an individual performer on April 18 and was introduced by McCartney. “We personally invited both of them to our concert on Fri-

day and they didn’t come,” McNeill said. “But we were hoping if they came to our show, we’d get invited to their show. It didn’t work out that time.” McNeill said The Fab Four played in front of Hall of Fame building for the morning TV news. While there are tributes for many other groups, McNeill said everybody loves the Beatles, especially musicians. “Those are some of the first songs you learn,” McNeill said. “Obviously the Beatles wrote the best songs in the world so it’s always great to imitate them. This is not a cheesy thing. We take it very seriously when we’re on stage. We want to get as close to those guys as we can. So that we can mirror their own memories in a way.” The Fab Four are featured in “Come Together: A Beatles Tribute Documentary,” that was produced and directed by Steve Ison and John Scofield, who are based in Indianapolis. The 2014 documentary features 10 of the estimated 8,000 international Beatles tribute bands. For more information on The Fab Four, visit thefabfour.com.

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Nickel Plate Arts Events BOOK ARTS WORKSHOP / May 7 or 9 / Great for Mother’s Day! Artists Kandi Jamieson and Emerald Smith break down the working process of book altering and journaling, and how to use different media such as paint, writing tools, photographs and collage. Great Mother’s Day gift or outing with Mom! Unplug and create with us on May 7, 6-9 p.m., or May 9, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Books, materials, snacks and refreshments included in $30 fee. Registration required; reserve your spot at nickelplatearts.org. MAY GALLERY SHOW / FREE / Home décor available for purchase Nickel Plate Arts showcases furniture and other home décor pieces from designated Indiana Artisans May 1-30. Interior Designer Chip Kalleen selected pieces from the Furniture Guild of Indiana Artisan’s furniture makers and accessories including fiber and clay May 1 - 30, 2015 Furniture | Home Décor | Art wall hangings, rugs, hand-woven baskets, ceramics, glasswork, paintings and more to dress the Judge Stone House gallery. Don’t miss your chance to see and buy these wonderful pieces all in one place.

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CELEBRATE WITH US / May 1, 6-9 pm / FREE Get first dibs on one-of-a-kind art and home décor pieces. Join us on First Friday for the opening of the Indiana Artisan gallery show. Actors from The Belfry Theatre will perform scenes and songs from Nunsense. Plus, stock up on summer reading materials during our local author showcase. AND MORE! Admission is FREE; cash bar with local beer and wine available for sale. First Friday event sponsored by Brannon Sowers & Cracraft.

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Partner Events FEATURED! Rodney Reveal Watercolor Classes / May 7, 14, 21, 28 / $35 per day Paint a new painting under the guidance of Nickel Plate Arts studio artist and popular instructor Rodney Reveal during each session at the Birdie Gallery, home of the Hamilton County Artists' Association, in Noblesville. Registration info at hcaa-in.org. 2015 May Festival in Arcadia / May 16 & 17 / FREE As part of this annual celebration, don’t miss the Saturday art show, hosted by Arcadia Arts Initiative, featuring works from local artists. While you’re in town, stop by The Depot to see its historic Arcadia Glass collection. Local bands, street dance and more! Visit facebook.com/mayfestarcadia for details.

The Scoop: Established in May of 2003 in Carmel, Bub’s is famous for good service, good quality food and most of all: the Big Ugly Burger. Boasting a one-pound aftercook weight in beef and a half pound bun, challenges to eat more than one attract people from all over. Stop by with a big appetite for a chance to get your picture on the Bub’s Wall of Fame, or swing by after walking on the Monon for a nice cold milkshake. Type of Food: Burgers, hotdogs, fish, ice cream.

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Art in the Afternoon • Enjoy art displays hosted by the Carmel Arts Council to help support their high school scholarships, student Curator Program, Children’s Gallery, programs with assisted living venues, teacher grants for art projects and other community outreach programs. Food, drink, and entertainment will also be available. • Today 2:30-5:30 p.m. • 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel • $30 • www.carmelartscouncil.org/2015/03/16/art-in-the-afternoon

Family Fun Carnival • Enjoy this carnival hosted at First Christian Church of Noblesville for all kinds of fun activities such as giant bowling, a cake walk, soda toss, duck pond, bounce houses, balloon animals, pony rides and more! Dinner and treats, like snow cones and cotton candy, are included in admission price. • Today 5:30-8:30 p.m. • 16377 Herriman Boulevard, Noblesville • Family wristbands: $25, couple: $15, individual: $10 • 773-4582 • www.noblesvillepreschool.com/FamilyCarnival.html

Backstage Exclusive: Spamalot Edition • Take a tour of the backstage Tarkington during a run of Monty Python’s Spamalot for behind-the-scenes views of sound processing, dressing rooms and the prop department. Refreshments will be provided by Monarch Beverage Company. • Today at 5:30 p.m. • 3 Center Green Suite 200, Carmel • $35 • 843-3800

Mother’s Day Sale • Stop by the Old Picket Fence for great sales on gifts as beautiful and unique as Mom. Offering a variety of antique and vintage furniture, gift items and home accessories, a great Mother’s Day gift will be easy to find and easy on the wallet, too. • Today from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and May 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. • 894 Logan St., Noblesville • 774-1800 • www. noblesvilleantiques.com

Jubilee Village Project: Walk for Water • This project is a three-mile walk during which participants carry a five-gallon bucket, in order to experience and symbolize the trek that millions of women and children around the world have to take daily in order to collect water for their family. Walkers raise money as an individual, team or family to support and expand systems to clean water in African villages. Begins at Noblesville High School. • Today, all day • 18111 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville • 517-0512 • www.jubileevillage.org Wild Edibles • Like the pioneers and other natives to the area, learn to identify edible versus poisonous plants during a short hike and presentation at Founders Park. The event will be wrapped up with a sample of nature’s delicacies. For ages 18 and up only. • Today 7:00-8:30 p.m. • 11675 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel • $12 • 848-7275

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Family First Fridays at Grand Park • Bring the family out for an evening of enjoying the outdoors and Grand Park’s Sports Complex! Attendees should plan to bring their own playing equipment. Special activities will also be hosted by staff and local sports celebrities may make an appearance! The concession stand will be open. • Takes place every first Friday of the summer and early fall months, 6:00-8:00 p.m. • 701 E. 191st St., Westfield • Free • www.grandpark.org/familyfridays

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Comedy at SoHo Café • Enjoy a spring comedy performance at SoHo Café while sipping on coffee in downtown Carmel. • Tonight at 7:00 p.m. • 620 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel • www.sohocafecarmel. com Amy Speace at The Warehouse • In support of Speace’s newest album, “That Kind of Girl,” the folk musician and songwriter will perform at The Warehouse in Carmel with an opening by Ryan Culwell. Known for her poetic, honest, and touching songs, Speace has been working for the past 10 years under the radar of the mainstream music industry. • Tonight at 8:00 p.m. • 254 1st Ave. SW, Carmel • $20 • 661-1760 • www.amyspeace.com/ tour-dates/2015/5/1/carmel-in-the-warehouse

ZCHS presents: The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood • A captivating comedy that follows the story of Robin and The Towns Girl as the band battles evil Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham, you will laugh and learn while watching. • Today at 7:00 p.m. • 1000 Mulberry St., Zionsville • $8 for students and $12 for adults • www.zionsvillechamber.org/events Barker Brothers Kiln Burn • Visit the Prairietown Pottery Shop at Conner Prairie to see a kiln full of wares be fired. Learn how a very hot fire and table salt puts the finish on pottery. On the way out, don’t forget to stop by the Conner Prairie Store to purchase your own wood-fired pottery made on the grounds. • Today 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • 7766006 • www.connerprairie.org

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Blackhawk Winery First Anniversary Party • Kickoff the winery’s music season and celebrate their first year in business with the band Less is More and anniversary cake! Bring a picnic blanket or chairs to enjoy the grounds. • Today 1:00-6:00 p.m. • 28153 Ditch Rd., Sheridan • Free • 771-2814 Drawn to the District • Every weekend this May, all artists are invited to come paint, draw and/or sculpt the Carmel Arts and Design District. This is a great opportunity to get to know other artists in the community! You are welcome to sell your art. Thank you gifts will be given to visiting artists each week. Non-artists are welcome to watch as well. • Every Saturday and Sunday in May • Main St. and Range Line Rd., Carmel • Free • 752-1722 • www.carmelartsanddesign.com/events Mother’s Day Pottery • Want a unique, personal, yet useful gift for Mom this Mother’s Day? Kids ages two through 10 are invited to create a personalized hanging flower pot with decorations and even a special place for a picture. Parents, supervision and registration are both required! • Today 1:00-2:00 p.m. • Roy G. Holland Memorial Park: 1 Park Drive, Fishers • $22 for residents, $33 for nonresidents • 595-3150 For more calendar events, visit currentnightandday.com

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Arts & Design District is beginning its season of warm weather events, starting with May’s debut of Drawn to the District on May 9. diversion Drawn to the District is a new idea where, “all types of artists are invited to create.” There will free arts supplies from ArtSplash Gallery for anyone who wants to join in the fun. “With these lovely late spring evenings, I think the visitors will really enjoy being a part of the creative process,” said Stephanie Marshall, merchant liaison and Marshall event planner for the Arts District. Drawn to the District will continue every weekend in May. In addition, the May gallery walk will welcome in spring with Jan Aldridge Clark, a board member at the USA International Harp Competition. ArtSplash Gallery will also feature an exhibit from Anna Baseva Afsfar, an artist originally from Lithuania and Russia. She paints in both watercolor and oils and has studied with teachers from around the world. “She is a popular artist at the gallery and has a strong following of students,” Marshall said. “This will be a particularly nice collection of her work this May.” And as usual with every second Saturday gallery walk, there will be a scavenger hunt with prizes. Participants can also pick up charms as a part of the monthly charm bracelet giveaway. For more information, visit www.carmelartsanddesign.com

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In 2008, Alex Garrison graduated from Carmel High School where he had spent his entire life growing up. After high school Alex studied at Indiana University, and soon music after moved to Chicago, where he has resided ever since. While attending Indiana University, Alex met Steven Phillips, who later linked up with him in Chicago to start writing original material for a band they were forming. Soon after meeting in Chicago, they met platinum record producer Sean O’Keefe who had experience working with bands such as Fall Out Boy and The Plain White Tees. According to Garrison, “With him (O’Keefe) we recorded a four song EP that we used to recruit members to fill out the band. Around March of 2014 we had finalized the band with myself, Steven Phillips (guitar), Manny Miller (guitar), Mike Bronk (Bass), and Jack McKee (drums).” “We spent the large part of the month of December recording our first album as a band,” Garrison said. The band recorded the

album in studios located in both Crystal Lake and Chicago. The Central Standard is working to have their first album released this summer, sometime during mid-June. At that time, physical copies of the album will be available via the band’s website. At the same time as the physical release, they also plan to release the album digitally on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon. While the band has held all of their shows in the Chicago and Milwaukee area, they are looking to expand to the Indy area soon as well. According to Alex, “Some of our upcoming performances are opening for White Mystery in a Red Bull Sound Select event at the Cubby Bear in Chicago on April 23. We also will be playing are largest show to date when we headline the Double Door in Chicago on May 9.” If you are interested in any of the band’s upcoming shows or just want to check out some of their songs, head to the band’s official website www.thecentralstandardband. com or contact them at thecentralstandardband@gmail.com.

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The Foolery looks forward to summer of comic-book movies By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

When comic book movie “The Avengers” came out in 2012, it wasn’t just the biggest movie that summer. It ended up ranking as the third highest grossing film of all time with $1.5 billion worldwide, according to Forbes. The sequel is scheduled to hit theaters on May 1 and studio analysts are already projecting the movie will make more than $200 million in its opening weekend. And those huge box office numbers should mean increased interest in comic books, which is good news for a small locally-owned shop called The Foolery, at 25 W. Main St., Carmel. Bob Williams, owner of The Foolery, said he’s adjusted his inventory to cater to which titles are popular nowadays. And he said the Williams growing success of Marvel Comics movies has introduced new readers to the medium. “As far as the comic books go, before the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie came out, nobody knew who was in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” and Marvel seems to be able to turn nothing into huge, huge successes,” he said. “So with “The Avengers,” they already have the name, so obviously with what they’re doing it’s just going to continue along the same path.” “The Walking Dead” – a top rated TV show on AMC – is another popular title that’s been an introduction to comic books for new readers.

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Williams said he’s carrying not only Avengers comics, but spinoffs, such as Thor, Iron Man, Captain America and The Hulk. “We try to focus in on the comic books that are tied to “The Avengers,” he said. “There’s some Ultron comics, which is the major villain in the new movie, so we’re also picking those up. The pop vinyl figures that come out are extremely popular. We’re going to carry those as well.” That first weekend in May should be especially big for The Foolery because Free Comic Book Day is May 2. Williams said he expects to give away hundreds of specially printed free comics. It’s been estimated that Free Comic Book Day generated $3.4 million in free publicity in 2014 nationwide. Williams also bumps up his business by selling used vinyl

records. When he has a down day in the shop, Williams will also log onto Ebay to sell comic books and records as another source of revenue. But recently, Williams said his biggest seller, even bigger than superheroes, has been “Star Wars.” Marvel bought Lucas Entertainment and is now releasing new “Star Wars” comic books, which sold over a million direct sale copies for its first issue. “Star Wars” is a huge title,” he said. “We can’t believe the numbers of people who are strictly buying “Star Wars,” but what’s nice is that they want it all. The “Star Wars” completest comes in and everyone just seems to accept the Marvel comics with open arms.”

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Musical hit ‘Xanadu’ comes to Carmel By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

From May 1-17, Actor’s Theatre of Indiana will be performing the musical hit “Xanadu” at the Studio Theatre in the Center for the Performing Arts. ““Xanadu” is a musical fantasy about a young muse who comes to Venice Beach, California to inspire a young artist in his quest for his dream,” Director Billy Kimmel said. “It’s a musical comedy which Actor’s Theatre is known for doing, nominated for several Tony awards. It really has a classic message; it’s basically to believe in one self and to be inspired with your dreams no matter what the cost.” Kimmel compares “Xanadu” to “Rocky Horror Picture Show”, referring to the musical as a cult classic that is very well known and has lots of followers. It is based off Greek mythology, has great music and involves roller skating.

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Just the dispatches Dave Dugan appearance – May Day! May Day! If you’re in need of emergency humor, check out comedian Dave Dugan at 7 p.m. May 1 at the Soho Café, 620 South Range Line Rd. Expect a lot of fresh material and a change of clothes since the performance earlier this year. Cost is $10. Bike rodeo – Girl Scout Troop 484 will hold a bike rodeo from 1 to 3 p.m. May 2 at Smoky Row Elementary, 900 W. 136th St. Activities will focus on bike safety. Also, old bikes are being collected for an Eagle Scout project. They will be fixed up and given to children who can’t afford their own bikes. Cost for the rodeo is $5. Program Palooza – The Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park Dr. E, will hold Program Palooza from 1 to 3 p.m. May 2. They’ll have free demo classes, information on programs and classes, tours of the facilities, open swim time in our indoor aquatics pool, free massages, free snacks, food trucks and more. Amy Speace in concert – The Warehouse presents musician and songwriter Amy Speace during her album release tour for “That Kind of Girl” at 8 p.m. May 1. Recording artist Ryan Culwell will open the concert. Tickets are available for $20.00 at www.liveforthemusic.com. The Warehouse is located at 254 1st Ave SW. Victorian Treasures – The Hoosier Chapter Victorian Society of America presents Victorian Treasures: A Presentation of Antique English Silver with speaker Doreen Squire Ficara from 6 to 7 p.m. May 6 at the James Whitcomb Riley Museum, 528 Lockerbie St., Indianapolis. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Folk Concert Series – First Avenue Folk Concert Series presents Connor Garvey at 7:30 p.m. April 29 at The Warehouse, 254 1st Ave. SW. Garvey has won awards at Kerrville Folk Festival, Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, and Solarfest Singer Songwriter Showcase. Pops concert – The public is invited to enjoy a musical trip to the movies during the annual St. Mark’s Orchestra Spring Pops Concert at noon on May 3 at the church, 4789 E. 126th St. Planned selections include tunes from John Williams, Les Miserables, Tower of Power, Aaron Copeland and more.

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Farmers’ Markets Carmel – The growers and producers-only market – offers a bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs, plants and prepared foods. Only edible products, with the exception of annuals and perennials, may be sold at the market. No craft items are sold. With few exceptions, all products are grown and/or produced in Indiana. There are also plenty of prepared foods such as jams, salsas, breakfast sandwiches, Belgian waffles, Danish pastries, cheeses and honey. The 2015 market is open 8 to 11:30 a.m., Saturdays, from May 18 to Oct. 5 on Carmel’s Center Green, located adjacent to the Palladium concert hall. Fishers/Saxony – The Saxony Market, sponsored by IU Health Saxony Hospital, is a Saturday event in the community of Saxony, located in Fishers. It also runs Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. The market offers the best fresh produce from local vendors and farmers in the area. Spend your Saturday morning at the Saxony Market, where farm-fresh produce and community come together. Visit www. saxony-indiana.com/ market.html for more information.

Geist area – This market runs Thursdays, May through Sept. from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Some of the many items for sale at this market include cheese, baked good, eggs, flowers, vegetables and honey, poultry and meats. It’s at 8115 Oaklandon Rd.

Fishers – 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, June 6 through Sept. 26. Located on the grounds of the Town’s Nickel Plate Park in front of the Fishers Amphitheater, is a community focused initiative by the Fishers Chamber of Commerce. Developed in 2003 with 15 vendors, this rain or shine market has grown to showcase over 38 high quality vendors offering fresh produce, live goods, bakery items, honey, specialty food items, meat, coffee and hot food selections. Juried to the strictest standards, the market is visited by as many as 2,500 residents and visitors each Saturday morning and showcases some of the best market vendors in Indiana.

Fortville – This is a relatively small farmers market, but has lots of variety, including yellow watermelon and barbeque sauce. It runs Thursdays, May 15 – Sept. 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. It’s at 701 South Maple St. Call 485-0410 for more information.

McCordsville – This open air market offering locally grown produce and consumer goods runs Wednesdays 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 30 – Sept. 29. McCordsville Farmers’ Market, part of the Hancock Harvest Council, opens at the McCordsville Town Hall to feature a wide variety of produce, meats, eggs, breads and more.

Noblesville – The weekly farmers’ market in downtown Noblesville is open rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 9 to Oct. 17. Located in the Riverview Health overflow parking lot on Connor Street at the intersection of Ind. 32 and 39, vendors sell a wide array of locally grown produce, bedding plants, fresh-cut flowers, locally produced honey, handmade soaps and fresh-baked goods. Westfield – The marketplace will return in 2015 at Ameriana Bank, and runs 5 to 8 p.m., Fridays, June 5 to Aug. 28. This year’s edition includes a variety of vendors from produce, homemade baked goods, crafts, food vendors, service organizations and possible entertainment. The market is held after the bank closes so it does not impact any customers.

Thursday market – Noblesville Main Street will continue and expand its market programming to include the second “Thursday Market” downtown. This European style market will offer locally grown seasonal produce, ultra-fresh meals, small batch artisan foods, handcrafted products, high quality art and local live music from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, June 4 to Sept. 17 in the urban park just east of the Noblesville Main Street office at 839 Conner St. Zionsville – Fresh produce, plants and flowers, baked goods and locally prepared food items are available from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, May 16 to Sept. 26 at Town Parking Lot at the corner of Hawthorne and Main. Visit the Zionsville Farmers’ Market Facebook page for weekly updates.

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Collaborative concert hosts first party of the summer By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

Get ready to kick off the summer with a full orchestra! On May 22 at 7:30 p.m., the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Indianapolis Opera will host a collaborative concert called Crescendo that will take place at White River State Park in Indianapolis. The collaboration will provide more than just opera, aiming to achieve a fun-filled, family event full of all kinds of activities. “It is a concert to kick off the summer. Memorial weekend is a big weekend in Indianapolis so it will be the first party of the summer down in White River Park,” ICO Executive Director Elaine Eckhart said. “It is being presented by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Indianapolis Opera, and it is a sneak peek for each of our seasons in 2015-16.” The concert will provide a mix of opera, classical and pop music equipped with music, singing and a full orchestra. Eckhart describes it as “rousing.” This is the first time the ICO and IO have done something like this in Indianapolis. Eckhart as well as IO’s General Director Kevin Patterson hope it will bring some publicity to their groups.

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“We’re hoping to start this annual tradition here in Indy,” Eckhart said. Patterson says the number one objective of the collaboration is for people to have fun, but he hopes that it will raise awareness of their organizations as well. “For both organizations it’s about creating awareness,” Patterson said. “We are hoping to attract 4,000 – 7,000 people.” Patterson says there will be something there for everyone, including musical variety, audience participation and even the opportu-

nity to conduct the orchestra that night. Lawn seating is free and open to the public, but there is also the option of purchasing seat tickets. Those tickets can be accessed through indyopera.org or icomusic.org. “I’m hoping that people who are not familiar with the ICO or the IO will learn about us and it will increase their curiosity about us,” Eckhart said. “Also, one of my objectives is people will come and have fun, and find the music invigorating or uplifting. It’s not rock, but a full orchestra is pretty impactful.”

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With 2,528 pended sales in March in Central Indiana, overall year-to-date home sales are up 7.7 percent compared real estate to this time period last year, according to statistics compiled by F.C. Tucker Company. On a monthly basis, March 2015 pended home sales slipped 1.8 percent compared to March 2014, a decrease of 47 homes sold in the nine counties that F.C. Tucker tracks. However, home sales prices are trending up. In Hamilton County, year-to-date sale prices rose to $269,917, an increase of 4.4 percent from the same time period last year. • In Noblesville, home prices increased 7.6 percent to $211,438 in the first quarter compared to the first three months of last year. • Of the pended home sales in Noblesville last month, two were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 15 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 30 were priced $200,000 to 299,999; 47 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and seven were priced at

$99,999 or less. • The pace of home sales in Noblesville has improved. In March 2015, homes sold in 82 days on average, six days faster than March 2014. • The number of homes sold in Noblesville was down slightly in March. Last month, 101 homes pended, a decrease of 17 homes compared to March 2014. • Inventory in Noblesville has decreased. In March 2015, the number of homes for sale fell to 329 – tightening 0.6 percent from March 2014. As we move into the second quarter, we believe home sales will increase and prices will remain strong. Though March sales were a little sluggish, we still expect to see activity gradually pick up due, in part, to recent job growth and the start of the spring selling season. Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker Company. Comment on this article by e-mailing to editorial@youarecurrent.com.

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Tis the season … for allergies Commentary by Tammy Wittmann

Allergy season that is. If you are anything like me, this time of year can really be frustrating. One of the main eye care areas that are affected is our eyes. Itchy, red, watery eyes are the telltale signs of ocular allergies but can sometimes be symptoms of other ocular infections. It’s important to have your eyes checked by your eye doctor if you are having these symptoms to rule out more serious infections. Also, keep in mind that watery eyes alone are not necessarily allergy eyes. And you can also have allergic conjunctivitis and not experience any other allergy symptoms like sneezing and rhinitis (hay fever). It’s important to note that the oral medications you may be taking for your systemic symptoms do little to nothing for ocular allergies. Some of the prescription nasal sprays will help but the most effective treatment for ocular allergies is an eye drop. There are some over-the-counter drops that work well, but you want to steer clear of any of the “get the red out” drops. Also, stay away from gener-

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Dispatches New nurse practitioner – Jennifer Hansen, adult nurse practitioner, has joined St.Vincent Medical Group in Carmel. Hansen is accepting new patients in her office located at 13450 N. Meridian St., Suite 244. For more information, call the office at 5829355 or visit www.stvincent.org/ medicalgroup.

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EXISTING HOME: Located in the Village of West Clay subdivision in West Carmel, the kitchen aesthetics this spec home blueprint for in felt generic and did improvement not fit well with the homeowners’ personal style. The existing half wall separating the kitchen from the living room was not conducive for entertaining guests. “Our cabinets were in good shape, but they made the kitchen feel dark. In addition, the original location of the eat-in island backed up to our dining table causing guests to constantly bump into each other.” CREATING BETTER FLOW: To create more room for dining and entertaining, the half wall in between the kitchen and living room was removed and became the new location for the eat-in island. This also allowed more natural light to stream into the kitchen. Shelves were added to the original location of the island to showcase the homeowners’ antique treasures. COUNTRY FARM DESIGN: “Our ultimate goal was to create a country farm look while exploring options throughout the design phase.”

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