April 17, 2012 by Current Publishing

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New art gallery to open at Good Life Coffee House / P9 City Councilman Rob Stokes,and Lisa Howe, Good Life Coffee House owner.

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Overwhelming response to egg drop at Oak Trace Elementary editorial@youarecurrent.com On April 7, Imagine Church hosted the first annual Easter egg drop in Westfield at Oak Trace Elementary School. More than 12,000 plastic Easter eggs were dropped from a helicopter that flew over the fields at Oak Trace to the cheers of the hundreds of families gathered. Children participated in one of three age-specific Easter egg hunts immediately following the egg drop. Local Westfield entertainer and full-time comedian, Tony Wolf, was on hand entertaining children with his unique brand of family comedy prior to the egg hunt. Mayor Andy Cook welcomed everyone who came out. "We are thrilled to have such an exciting event taking place in our community," said Cook. "I hope this becomes an annual event which families can enjoy for years to come." There was on overwhelming response to this year’s event with preregistrations filling up in just one week. The eggs were dropped and 750 children participated in this year’s egg drop, making it the largest egg hunt ever in Westfield, and one of the biggest in Hamilton County. Seventy-five volunteers from Imagine Church served at the event. “We worked very hard to make this a unique and memorable event for the whole community. We’re excited Imagine Church can offer fun events like this to serve the families of Westfield and the surrounding area," says Brad Ruggles, lead pastor of Imagine Church. “We had a phenomenal response from the community

Aaron Sherrick, volunteer, Watson and Brad Ruggles, Image Church lead pastor. and we look forward to bringing the egg drop again next year even bigger and better!” “Although Imagine is a brand new church, we decided from the beginning we wanted to serve the community to the best of our ability, and we think providing a free event like the Imagine Church Easter egg drop is a great way to bring the community together," says Aaron Sherrick of Imagine Church. Imagine Church offers upbeat music, engaging teaching and fun-filled programs for children.

Potential development to change

Westfield Rotary Club goes global

By Lindsay Eckert • lindsay@youarecurrent.com

Westfield’s northside may be singing a new tune if the 277 acres of farmland are developed to a multidevelopment mega location for residents, business owners and retail shops and eateries. The owner of the property, James Farmer, introduced the development at last week’s City Council meeting as the first step to obtain a business PUD. Farmer introduced Harmony to the council and attendees through an elaborate slideshow highlighting all of Harmony’s features. “The development is great for all generations, whether it’s young families or empty nesters,” he said. “It has something to offer for everyone, including tourists visiting Grand Park." As Grand Park builds its national sporting destination and Grand Junction development plans are furthered, Harmony could offer everything Westfield needs to accommodate the city’s growth and amenities for Grand Park visitors. “There will be cafés, retailers and business offices such as dental offices that will make the location a walking community.” The requested ordinance will move on to the Advisory Plan Commission with a positive recommendation from City Council. For more information and to view the slideshow, visit www. westfield.in.gov.

Every Tuesday at noon, men and women eat lunch and brainstorm on how to help their community. The Westfield Rotary Club has lent its hand to people and places all throughout the city. The Westfield chapter has been helping all over the world. “We have started a project that teaches people in impoverished situations to learn to farm and provide for themselves,” club resident Cindy Olsen said. Although the chapter is small, it mighty. Its members effortlessly strive to raise money for their ventures to help others by providing events that help their community, such as the annual golf tournament and the first half marathon/marathon to add to the chapter’s $20,000 pot of money for Haiti. The local chapter has been making a name for itself as a group of people who are doing their part in the world for years, and the nation is taking notice. The chapter was recently awarded the Governor’s Certificate and the Presidential Certificate. Olsen said she was looking for a group to call home when she moved to Westfield years ago and found more than she could have imagined in the unity of Westfield’s Rotary Club. “It has become a family for me. I was looking for somewhere to belong and I was in the Rotary before I moved from Illinois.” For more information, visit www.westfieldrotary.net.

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Heart & Soul clinic’s annual High Tea fundraiser on Saturday – Westfield’s Heart & Soul Clinic will hold its second annual High Tea and Fashion Show fundraiser from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at East Street Studios, 18880 N. East Street, Westfield. All proceeds go toward operations of the clinic, which provides free, basic healthcare to walk-in patients from all of Hamilton County. Tickets are $30 per person, or $180 for a table of six, and can be purchased by calling Executive Director Sandy Kirsch at 317-374-5804. More information is available online at www.heartandsoulclinic. org, or by searching for Heart & Soul Clinic on Facebook. Fire hydrant flushing – The Westfield Public Works Dept. has begun its biannual fire hydrant flushing that will continue through May. WPWD is urging all residents to be aware of the flushing in their respective areas and that temporary water discoloration could be a possible result. For more information, visit currentinwestfield.com WFD offers EMT course – Westfield Fire Dept. is hosting an EMT course in the summer. The class will run June 23 to July 5 and provide a weeklong break. The class provides all the necessary requirements to certify as an EMT. For more information about the course and the WFD’s training, visit currentinwestfield.com WYAP to host annual breakfast – Westfield Youth Assistant Program will hold its annual breakfast to raise money for the program. Mayor Andy Cook will emcee the event that highlights the program’s participants and their achievements since they’ve been involved in the program. For more information about attending the event and background information about the organization, visit currentinwestfield.com. Story ideas – Want to share your story ideas with Current in Westfield? Visit Current in Westfield Managing Editor Lindsay Eckert Wednesdays at Good Life Coffee House, Ind. 32 and Union Street, from 10 a.m. to noon.

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City Council to decide road impact fees

4-H enrollment increased from 2011

By Lindsay Eckert • lindsay@youarecurrent.com

Hamilton County’s 4-H enrollment continues to increase and officials are hopeful to meet a milestone before the summer. Hamilton County 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator Kathleen Bohde said the county is just nine members away from 2,000 members. “This is the start of the 4-H season for 2012, and the enrollment period has been very strong,” she said. “We hope to hit that goal this year.” While enrollment numbers across the state are still being figured, Bohde said Hamilton County has one of the larger programs and estimates it as the third or fourth largest in Indiana. Hamilton County officials are particularly pleased to see enrollment numbers continue to steadily increase, especially this year, when the enrollment fees increased from $10 to $25 – with a maximum family amount of $75. Bohde said the Hamilton County 4-H Council offered funds to provide scholarships for families with financial hardships. “We were concerned about 4-H numbers decreasing,” she said. “Costs did not deter from participation in the program. It’s a handson learning opportunity the whole family can be a part of.” Starting this year, the state 4-H program implemented an annual $15 state 4-H program fee that will be collected from all 4-H

The City of Westfield may see an increase in road impact Road impact fees for fees if passed neighboring communities: by the City • Zionsville – $90 per trip Council in • Fishers – $237 per trip June. The • Noblesville – four sepaordinance, rate, average 110 Zones 12-13: Road infrastructure needs Impact Fee, within each zone provides a study that suggests increasing road impact fees nearly four times the amount of current fees required for the city. Westfield established road impact fees in 2007, when the City Council decided to charge $188 per trip – an average of $1,800 per dwelling area. Prior to 2007, Westfield divided its community by east and west, charging the west side $602 per trip and the east side $284. According the Westfield Community Development Dept., City Council decided to decrease confusion by charging a community-wide road trip fee of $188 per trip. As Westfield builds and grows, the WCDD has introduced a zoning improvement plan based on a recent study. The study authorizes a rate of $401 per trip by looking at building infrastructure and projected costs for the 10 years. The study will also show what specific areas of the city are in need of infrastructure changes. The study shows Westfield will need $401 to keep up with all the improvements projected to be needed in the next 10 years. Mayor Andy Cook said the study shows increasing the fee from $188 per trip to $410 per trip is needed to keep up with improvements, and the decision for how much or how little the road impact fees will increase is for City Council to decide. “City Council has to decide what it thinks is correct and digestible,” Cook said. “The difference (between the money authorized in the study and what the Council decides to charge) is if we don’t come up with the funds, we begin to experience gridlocks we’re having at our intersections today.”

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members. All of these funds will be used for the Indiana 4-H program. The other $10 is the county enrollment fee, which is used to support the Hamilton County 4-H program. “The statewide fee for funding helps support the 4-H program as revenues and budgets have been tightened,” Bohde said. March 1 was the enrollment deadline for reenrolling youth, but members can still sign up. However, the highest placing they can receive for projects at the county 4-H fair is a blue ribbon, and they are not eligible to advance to the state fair. Bohde said brand new youth have until June 1 to enroll. “We’re still accepting 4-Hers’ enrollment in the office or online,” she said. 4-H is an informal educational program in which youth in grades three through 12 “Learn by Doing.” Mini 4-H is available for students in first and second grade. There is no fee for Mini 4-Hers. For more information and an enrollment card, stop by the Purdue Extension Hamilton County office on the 4-H Grounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville, or call 776-0854.

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No so-so use of so

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My husband is a math guy. His grammar has improved in the nearly two decades we’ve been together, but ultimately, he’s brilliant with numbers. So when his co-workers ask him grammar questions, he happily suggests their questions for columns. That’s how this column came about: “How do you use so? I really like the word, and I use it a lot, so I need to know what I’m doing.” The word so functions in a variety of ways. Unlike most of the other coordinating conjunctions, so has several definitions that make using it correctly somewhat complicated. Normally, a coordinating conjunction takes a comma when connecting two independent clauses (clauses that can stand alone as complete sentences): • Marty ate beans, so he got gas. So works in this case when it means, “therefore,” or “consequently.” When used to mean, “in order that,” so often does not require a comma because it turns the second clause into a subordinate (dependent) clause: • James took some medicine so he wouldn’t get gas. In case you’re thinking this is a bit too complicated to remember, you’re in luck: There’s a trick. In the second case, when so means, “in order that,” it is often followed by that. If you can follow your so with that, you don’t need the comma because instead of functioning as a coordinating conjunction, in this case, so is a subor-

dinating conjunction. Is your head spinning? That’s not the only exception to so, though. Other coordinating conjunctions are rarely, if ever, followed by a comma. The reason for this is simple: Conjunctions connect, and commas divide. Commas often come before the conjunctions, but they rarely follow them. This rule is especially true at the beginning of sentences, where people are prone to beginning with and or but (something that should be done only very sparingly and with purpose) and then following those conjunctions with a comma. Those people are almost always wrong. Strangely, though, the rules change a bit with so. Unlike and and but, so is often used in informal speech as both verbal filler and as a way to start a new line of conversation. In this second instance – and please note it should be reserved for very informal, conversational writing and speaking – the so should be followed by a comma: • So, has Marty tried Beano yet? There are a number of other so rules, but they’re not as widespread in misuse as the ones listed. I guess they’re only so-so. Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please e-mail her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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City Councilman Rob Stokes,and Lisa Howe, Good Life Coffee House owner.

New art gallery to open at Good Life Coffee House By Lindsay Eckert • lindsay@youarecurrent.com It’s the good life. That’s what everyone says, and today, Lisa Howe is getting a slice, rather, a cup of the Good Life since her small coffee shop, Good Life Coffee House, has expanded into the old bank building at Ind. 32 and Union Street. Howe opened the coffee house in June and experienced a stall of business that almost ended the dream. “People didn’t know we were here. They think we just opened, and I’ve been here for nine months and almost had to shut down,” Howe said. “I went from thinking about closing my business to expanding into a bigger space. I wanted this space all along, so I took a huge leap of faith. If I hadn’t, I would’ve always wondered why I didn’t.” Opening a business can be a life-consuming process, but so can being a second-year medical student. Howe is both. She opened the summer after her first year of medical school and saw the opportunity as one that would help her balance stress and sanity. “This is my place to relax; my after-school hangout. I come in and drink coffee and do my homework here, just like some of my customers. It’s homey and cozy,” Howe said. “It’s my little slice of heaven.” However, Howe isn’t interested in keeping that slice all to herwww.currentinwestfield.com

self. She’s sharing it with local artists and musicians. Howe said City Council member Rob Stokes asked her about her plans for the building’s upstairs. “Lisa has been gracious and invited me into her home here, and with that, she created a multifaceted place where people can listen to live music Friday nights, look at art for sale and drink hot cocoa,” Stokes said. “We also want to inspire young children, too, so we’ll have a wall for middle school students to sell their art. To introduce a new generation is something we’ll be able to do here.” Howe’s passion for inspiring children doesn’t stop at the doors of Good Life Coffee House. She is studying pediatric oncology at Indiana University-Indianapolis, and said her love for youth stemmed from an unexpected place. “I didn’t really get a childhood, so I want to help children have a good childhood no matter how bad the circumstances,” Howe said. Howe, a Westfield resident, who has five children with her husband, said she ended up raising her siblings from a very young age. “My parents got divorced and it wreaked havoc on our family. My mom had to work a lot and my dad wasn’t around a lot,” Howe said. “My friends were going to concerts and doing fun things; they were being kids. I was doing house stuff.” Current in Westfield

Good Life Coffee House events: 108 E. Main St. Art Gallery will open May 4 Live music Fridays 7 to 9 p.m. Howe said her husband often says saving the world is Howe’s calling, someone who won’t give up if it helps others. Although Howe sacrificed her youth to children, she said her love for children just expanded. “I went to medical school to help kids be healthy and feel better, but a doctor’s ability to help children is limited,” Howe said. “I’m involving kids in the art gallery for a different social environment for kids in Westfield,” Howe said. Howe said her two lives of business owner and medical student has allowed her to achieve an endless support system for kids. “There’s a lot of sad in the world. I’ve seen children who have inspired me die. I’ve seen children go through terrible things, but they continue to smile and shine,” Howe said. “People sometimes turn their heads and act like it’s not there, but I want to be the person who looks at an unhappy child and improves his or her life, that’s how I want to make a difference.” April 17, 2012 | 9

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Chilling effects It is our position freedom of speech is not only a right, but a privilege. The general public has access to the widest array and farthest-reaching communications tools the world has ever known. It seems lately the First Amendment is getting quite a workout. Recent events such as a Marine being discharged for using his Facebook page to de-face the President, a high school student being suspended for tweeting profanities allegedly with school property and Arizona recently passing a law making “annoying” and “offensive” online speech illegal, has made many wonder if our right to free speech is in jeopardy. Are these events truly examples of the chilling effects of expressing one’s opinion via social media, or are they a chillingly realistic window to behavior in a modern day society? James Madison authored the First Amendment with the intent of granting power through liberty, a privilege thought to be a necessity for the safety and happiness of the people. John Milton argued an individual is capable of using reason and distinguishing right from wrong, good from bad. If they had a crystal ball, would our forefathers have written amendments for linguistics and manners into the Bill of Rights?

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Image builders Commentary by Terry Anker With the advent of digital cameras, the world of memory preserving has changed immensely. Time was that we all made judicious use of the expensive and often temperamental film employed to record our important vistas and milestones. Now, we can shoot thousands of shots. Virtually unrestricted by incremental cost, once we invest in the camera, the photos are free. My computer and telephone are filled with scores of images; and, my screensaver takes me on a halcyon journey with the progression of each photo from my collection. Yet in spite of all the advantages, I miss the tactile nature of developed prints. Even while most general retailers can produce the pictures for pennies each, we routinely fail to have them made. Add it to the list of good intentions – we plan to print and share but are daunted by the effort required to review 100 pictures to find just the right one. Is it a basic tenant of human nature to col-

lect – even hoard – all manner and sort of object or experience and yet never commit the time to fully enjoy them? Perhaps it is simply the urge to accumulate that stimulates us. Whatever the root our desire to build a personal stash of our favorite things can, in itself, become an addiction. But even if we manage to control the urge to overstuff our homes and our lives, we still have to find time to enjoy those things that we have collected. As a boy, I was amazed by people who had all the toys and times that I thought I needed in my life. Yet they would let them sit unused and unenjoyed. Like many things with the passage of time, I have come to realize it is more complicated than once thought. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmel.com.

“For me, it is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.” – Carl Sagan, 20th-century American astronomer and astrophysicist Current in Westfield

As the U.S. 31 Freeway Project now is under way with quite a fervor, we urge motorists from Boone and Hamilton counties to exercise extreme patience – if not a little ingenuity – in dealing what many already are calling “the three-year mess.” The finished product, we believe, will be worth the wait and certain hassles. Further, it isn’t a mess; it’s progress taking shape. We have opined in this space before on the positive aspects this project will deliver. To get to the good, we must find a way to sanely endure the “ugly,” and that means finding ways around snarled traffic, keeping your cool and allowing plenty of extra time during peak commute hours. A customary 10-minute drive last week took us more than 25 minutes. Patience! It will be worth it in the end. “Coping skills” may be found at us31hamiltoncounty.in.gov. Current will provide updates in the paper, on its Web site and on Facebook and Twitter. We pledge to help you all we can. ••• Saturday brings the second running of the Carmel Marathon, of which Current is a sponsor. Participants, including those from here, Indiana, most of the nation and nations abroad, are bringing not only their talents and determination, but also their wallets. Hotel rooms have been booked for months, and the local economies should enjoy a bump-up on the bottom line. That’s the good news. The “other” news is the event will cause traffic disruptions for a short while, so anyone in, or passing through Carmel is urged patience while the races play out. Police and signage will be of help to you. For more information, please visit www.carmelmarathon.com. Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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Driving down to New Orleans Laughs by Danielle Wilson When my Louisville Cardinals made it to the Final Four in New Orleans, I joked with my husband about going down for the game. The following evening, after Kentucky earned its own ticket, the joke turned into something real. University of Louisville versus University of Kentucky? With the winner going to the national championship? That’s a no brainer. So I emailed my dad and sister, both Louisville alums, and discovered I could have a hotel room floor and a driving partner if I wanted. I WANTED. I quickly called Doo, in Alabama on business, to inform him of my plans. He whined at being excluded (even though he’s an Indiana University fan) and spread the guilt on thick enough to smother any simple plan of getting to the game. Luckily, I am the Queen of Logistics Miracles and quickly set to work to devise a way for us both to go. Despite single parenting, working full time and driving to/attending an inordinate amount of practices and concerts, within three days, I’d located a sitter (a longlost cousin who happened to have nothing going on that weekend), organized a place to stay (a different cousin’s boyfriend’s parents’ house) and painted “Final Four, Baby!” and “Cardi Gras Bound” all over the minivan. Thursday night found me heading south to collect one

sister from the Mega-Bus stop in downtown Indy, one from the Ville and an engaged couple whom I’d never met but had promised to pay for gas. The next 38 hours were a whirlwind of emotion and activity. When you take the Battle of the Bluegrass to Bourbon Street, things get crazy quickly. My sisters jammed with an old guy for 30 minutes before they realized it was Jimmy Buffett. A Kentucky-clad Doo talked Bobby Knight into taking a photo with him. And, I fell victim to hormones and fatigue resulting in an all-out brawl with Doo in the valet lot of the Cardinals' hotel that ended with me crying myself to sleep and Doo drinking all night with our Katrina-survivor host. I also had a hurricane shutter fall on me, met an Irish-mafia vampire and almost missed tip-off awaiting the arrival of my ticket-toting inebriated sister who’d lost track of time in the French Quarter. Louisville lost, and the 14-hour drive home was so not fun. (Damn you, construction!) But I crossed off a Bucket List item, and for me, that made the madness worth it. Peace out.

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Walk in my shoes! Laughs by Dick Wolfsie

Mary Ellen and I live in a subdivision of homes built around a small lake. It is exactly a one-mile stroll to circle the neighborhood. But what should be a pleasant and invigorating jaunt each evening turns into a humiliating 20 minutes for me. Not for Mary Ellen. That’s because it takes her only 15 minutes to complete the trip. I’ve always been a very slow walker. The day we got married and headed down the aisle, I ended up having to break into a full gallop so we’d reach the minister at the same time. If Mary Ellen were an understanding wife – and not simply an Olympic fast-walking athlete – she would have the courtesy to double-back every few minutes and loop around me. This would prevent the entire neighborhood from hearing a senior citizen yelling “Wait up!” The big reason I was originally attracted to my wife was her long, slender gams. But this is how short-sighted and impulsive men can be. I wish someone had said to me, “Sure, she has gorgeous legs, but 30 years from now, you’ll be a quarter mile behind her by the time you get out of your cul-de-sac.” I’m so unhurried in my pace even my 11-year-old arthritic, overweight dog has to turn around every 20 seconds to see

where I am when we walk in the woods. I’m a little tired of that “Are you coming, or not?” look on his face. But at least Toby is checking to make sure I haven’t had a coronary. I wish Mary Ellen would be as concerned. Sometimes, just to feel loved and wanted, I’ll hide behind a tree to see if Mary Ellen will notice I’m no longer anywhere in sight. But in a residential area, men hiding behind trees are frowned upon. I tried to explain this once to the police officer who was summoned by the neighborhood crime watch. You know you’re in trouble when the officer keeps writing down the word “lurking.” Because of the beautiful spring weather, the indignity has begun earlier than usual this year. Mary Ellen is in her fitness mode and she refuses to slow down her gait to accommodate me. She suggested we head in opposite directions around the circle, claiming no matter what pace I walk, we will still pass each other at exactly the same time. Huh? Someone needs to explain that to me. I’m a little slow.

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Outsmarting the smartphone Laughs by Mike Redmond I just got a new smartphone. It does everything – manages my e-mail, keeps my calendar, gives me driving directions, downloads books, sends messages, does my taxes, walks the dog and cooks breakfast. So why am I not deliriously happy? Is it because I’ve been up late the last three nights trying to figure out how to perform this phone’s simplest tasks, such as finding the button that turns it on? Is it because it is a touch-screen phone, which kind of gives me the willies because I can’t stand fingerprints on shiny surfaces? Yes and yes. But there’s more. It appears the phone may be smarter than its owner. There may be no limit to what it can do, but the same cannot be said of the owner. Now, lest you get the wrong impression, I am no Luddite, no Flintstone. I embrace the changes brought by modern technology. I love my computer and my cable TV and my cell phone. Well, maybe not so much on that last one. Part of that is because I am a guy, and guys are easily distracted by shiny things that make noise. This explains cars, stereos and shotguns. But there’s more. I have doomed myself to a lifetime of frustration. The quickening pace of technological

advancement also accelerates the pace of obsolescence. As soon as you buy the newest, fastest, most powerful thingamajig, an even newer, faster, more powerful one becomes available. That’s the problem with trying to keep up with technology: You can’t. You start to ponder this stuff and inevitably, the questions begin: Do I need 1,000 channels of TV? Do I need to be available to the world 24/7? Do I need a computer to do what I used to do with a typewriter or, before that, a pen and paper? But about this new phone: It really is a marvel. Not that long ago, it would have required a Univac machine the size of your living room to do all the stuff that now can be done with a gizmo that fits in your hand. In time, I’m sure I’ll learn to use my phone properly, to exploit its full technological value. I’m sure it will be wonderful. And I’m just as sure as soon as I do, someone will come up with something faster and more powerful. But that’s a problem for another day. Right now, I’d just like to know how to get the silly thing to make a phone call. Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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Wellness Helpful tips to protect skin outside HEALTH

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As we head outdoors to enjoy the warm spring weather, now is the perfect time to review the best ways to protect your skin from sun damage. It’s important to wear a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or more when exposed to the sun for an extended period. Sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide provide the best protection and should be applied to your entire body before going outside. It’s best to reapply sunscreen every two hours or sooner if you begin developing sunburn, and remember: Do everything you can to prevent your skin from burning. Sunburn causes DNA damage to skin cells, which can lead to skin cancer, as well as wrinkles and other damaging effects. In addition to good sunscreen, there are hats, beachwear and protective clothing that have ultraviolet protection; look for “ultraviolet protection factor” on the label. Even if you are only exposed to the sun for a limited time, you should use a daily sunscreen. We are exposed to harmful UV rays while driving a car, sitting by a window or walking from the car to our destination. Routine exposure to harmful UV rays can lead to skin cancer and photoaging (wrinkles and brown spots). This is especially true for tanning beds. With proms and other seasonal special events right around the corner, teenagers and others are strongly

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Move the needle: Automatic leadership Commentary by CJ McClanahan You’ve just completed another 65-hour week and had the realization something’s got to change. No amount of money is worth all this stress, exhaustion and time away from family. It’s time to bring on some additional help. However, unless you understand how to lead, you may have just signed up for more work and frustration. Keep in mind leading an individual is completely different than managing employees. Anybody can send out an e-mail with a list of tasks and follow up to make certain they were complete. Anyone can manage – few people know how to lead. First, a great leader starts by understanding the “why.” Understanding the “why” simply means you need to take time to figure out what your employees hope to get out of their careers. In other words, you need to know what a perfect career looks like for each of your direct reports. How much would they (employees) like to make? What would their title be? What skills would they be developing? Before you start, it’s important to note I have asked thousands of employees these questions and almost no one has any idea what they want their career to look like in the future. You’ll need to help them stretch their horizons a little bit and get them dreaming. Next, be prepared for some of your staff to have a vi-

sion for their careers that doesn’t include you and your company. That’s perfectly normal. They were going to leave anyway – everybody does. Why not get the most out of them while they’re here? Second, once you know where your employees want to go, it’s important you set some clear expectations to help them get there. Most leaders think an annual review and sporadic staff meetings qualify as setting clear expectations. Not true. Employees are like teenagers: They do a lot of head bobbing (up and down) to our instructions, but rarely give us their full attention. As a result, you need to set and reset expectations all the time. I recommend you start weekly at a minimum. When your staff doesn’t meet expectations, you have to hold them accountable. Because holding people accountable is often uncomfortable, many leaders permit the failure to meet expectations convincing themselves “They probably won’t make this mistake again.” Don’t let that be you. Avoiding these conversations doesn’t fix the problem; it just makes it worse. As with most things in life, the solution is simple. All you need to do is execute.

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DIVORCE – WHAT TO EXPECT: PROPERTY DIVISION

In Indiana, courts divide a divorcing parties’ property in a manner which is deemed to be fair and reasonable. Indiana law follows the “one-pot” theory for the division of marital property, which presumes all marital property is put into one pot and that a fifty-fifty (50/50) division of all marital assets and liabilities is presumed to be fair and reasonable. However, there are various factors Courts consider in determining whether or not a deviation from the equal division is warranted, including: the contribution of each spouse to the acquisition of property; the economic circumstances of each spouse at the time of the disposition of the property; the conduct of the parties during the marriage as related to disposition or dissipation of their property; and the earning ability of the parties. Thus, while an equal division is presumed, one party can request more than fifty percent of the marital estate. What is Marital Property? It is important for parties to understand what is considered marital property as many people believe certain assets or accounts remain separate from the estate. This is often incorrect. Absent a prenuptial agreement, excluding certain property from becoming part of the marital estate, Indiana law presumes that all assets and debt brought into or acquired during the marriage is marital property and is subject to division by the Court. That being said, one may argue that certain property or liabilities should be allotted to one party in the division of the estate. An example of a liability remaining with one party would be a student loan.

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Such a determination is very contextual and seeking legal advice is recommended to determine if such a request is supported by the facts of a given case. Each case is unique and the decision to exclude property is left to the discretion of the Court. Naturally, there are certain issues which arise more often than others and therefore, more Court decisions regarding the treatment of such property in dividing the estate. This gives parties guidance on what may be expected after a hearing on the given issue. Further, it is important to note that any property which is acquired after the date of the filing of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage may be considered property which is separate from the marital estate. The division of each marital estate requires the work of the parties and counsel to reach an agreement which works best for the family. Parties are well advised to seek the advice from financial planners to determine a division which will have the fewest tax consequences or negative implications on the estate. 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. Stay tuned for the next installment of “Divorce-What to Expect: Maintenance/Alimony” by HOLLINGSWORTH & ZIVITZ, P.C.

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Humane spay/neuter programs help keep cat populations in check Commentary by John Mikesell

While most of our articles are about dogs, I think it is important at this time of year to remind everyone this is “kitten season,” a time when millions of kittens are brought to animal shelters or left to fend for themselves on the street. It’s a compelling reminder of the significant reproductive potential of pet cats, as well as neighborhood stray and feral cats. Spaying and neutering, however, can help keep cat populations in check. Not only does it prevent litters of kittens, it improves cats’ health, according to Alley Cat Allies, a national advocacy organization based in Bethesda, Md. That’s why Alley Cat Allies, along with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (New York) and other organizations, advocate trap-neuter- return programs for feral cats. The name is self-explanatory: Feral cats are humanely

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Secrets of the pyramids Commentary by Don Knebel The Great Pyramid of Giza remains the most massive structure ever built. Its base covers 13 acres and it was the tallest thing made by man for almost 4,000 years, when it was eclipsed by the spire of Lincoln Cathedral. By any standard, the Great Pyramid is extraordinary. And yet, so monumental and almost otherworldly does the Great Pyramid loom in the common imagination that many visitors to Giza come away vaguely disappointed. It is a little like standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon and not being amazed that it could have been created by flowing water because, after all, there it is. But there are legitimate surprises for people who visit the Giza plateau to see the Great Pyramid and the smaller ones nearby. For example, photographs of strategicallyplaced visitors approaching the Giza pyramids on camels help maintain the illusion the pyramids are far out in the desert. They are not. Giza is right next door to Cairo, a sprawling city of 17 million people. Another common misconception, fostered by late-night movies, is the pyramids were built by thousands of slaves led by bare-chested Egyptians wielding whips. The pyramids were almost certainly built by paid workers, perhaps including farmers during the off season.

Pyramids of Giza overlooking Cairo. (Submitted photo)

People visiting Egypt are surprised to learn the art of building pyramids was at its pinnacle near the beginning and went downhill from there. The largest and most complex of the true pyramids, the Great Pyramid of Khufu completed in about 2560 B.C., was also one of the first. The 100 or so pyramids of subsequent pharaohs were less impressive. The pyramid of King Teti, who died in about 2300 B.C., is little more than a pile of rubble. As witnessed many times in history, continued progress of civilization is never guaranteed. Don Knebel works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com

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Creative design for new screened-in porch Landscaping by Larry Greene Original backyard setting: This home located in the Bayhill neighborhood in Carmel was built in the mid-90s. The existing backyard area was nicely landscaped and also included a simple wood deck. The family always wanted to add a screened porch, but due to the existing windows and the roof profiles, it had never been able to figure out how or where to tie a porch into the existing home. Design challenges: The project designer presented the homeowner with various options to connect the porch to the home. The homeowner wanted to maintain the windows in the master bathroom on the second floor, and also wanted to avoid placing the porch in front of the family room windows. The creative final solution was to create a new hip roof and move the porch out about 8 feet from the house, and add a connecting roof. This allowed the nice open cathedral ceiling the owners wanted while maintaining the natural light from the existing home windows. Exterior and interior details: The porch

was finished with new HardiePanel exterior siding and cedar trim on the knee walls. To add architectural detail, the corner support posts were finished with new decorative stone column bases. Finally, a new pergola was added above the existing deck including 4-by-4 cedar posts and decorative columns with stone bases to match the porch. The porch includes new fiberglass screens and two new screen doors. The porch ceiling includes a painted beadboard ceiling with cedar-wrapped beams. The porch flooring is cedar decking boards covered with semitransparent oil-based stain. Final results: The homeowners added new landscaping and stone pathways to complement the new porch. The new porch gives the family a place to sit, relax and enjoy the beauty of the backyard setting.

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