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Candidate forum covers public safety, education, tough issues By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com For nearly three hours April 11, voters had the opportunity to hear from candidates at the state and county level for May 3’s primary elecpolitics tion at Noblesville City Hall during the Hamilton Co. League of Women Voters’ candidate forum, under the moderation of Hamilton Co. League of Women Voters member Janet Chandler. CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY OFFICES County-level candidates for the contested Hamilton Co. Commissioner seat and three at-large seats on the Hamilton Co. Council focused on the proposed public safety training facility for police and fire units throughout the county, which was voted down 4-3 by the current Hamilton Co. Council. Fishers Police Chief George Kehl, who is seeking a council seat and will retire Sept. 30, said he was in favor of the project at the time of the vote and would still vote for it today. Fishers’ Fall Creek Township Trustee Jeff Hern, and Bill Dennis, both vying for council seats, said they would also be proactive and in favor of the project. Incumbent councilors Rick McKinney and Brad Beaver maintained their position of opposing the $3 million funding requested from the county. “We don’t have fire department responsibility,” McKinney said. “We (the council) met with commissioners in June 2015. We offered a compromise – no county department or county employees, and let’s split the $3 million 50/50 with everybody else. The commissioners said no. They did not want to go back to the table. So, I voted no because it was a bad deal.” Opponents for the District 3 County Commissioner seat, Bill Smythe and incumbent Mark Heirbrandt, differed on their stances as well. “With the level of township government that we have, the four outlying townships outside the municipalities who need (fire and police) assistance … they probably need support (from the county),” Smythe said. “But as far as Westfield, Fishers, Carmel and Noblesville, if they want a fire training center, by all means, let them buy a fire training center. Why in the heck is that a county responsibility?” “Public safety should be the number one priority for the citizens here in Hamilton County. Done,” Heirbrandt said. “When you have all the mayors, all the city councils, all the trustees, all in favor unanimous-

(Above left) Candidate Scott Willis. (Above right) Sen. Luke Kenley. (Photos by Sadie Hunter)

ly of this project and then you get a ‘no’ on this, we can do better than that.” The issues of public trust and ethics and also came up among the county candidates, in which many said not taking large campaign contributions in return for favors or support for the donor. McKinney said he would strive for full transparency to the council and would work to restore live cable television broadcasts of each meeting, as well as live online streaming. CANDIDATES FOR STATE OFFICES State-level candidates’ responses often lead back to education, infrastructure and economic development. However, a recent bill passed through the statehouse garnered questions over a more controversial issue – abortion. When asked what was or would have been their vote on the abortion bill – HEA 1337, which added provisions to existing abortion laws prohibiting abortions based on things like race, ancestry, sex, and known or potential disability – candidates’ answers varied. State Senator Luke Kenley said he didn’t vote for the bill, found it unconstitutional, too extreme and punitive to women. His opponent, Scott Willis, said although he didn’t have a vote, he agreed with Kenley, stating while he was pro-life, he believed the bill was mean-spirited for women. To learn more about what to do on Election Day, May 3, early voting or to see which candidates you’re eligible to vote for as a registered Hamilton Co. voter, visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov/219/Elections-Office, or call 317-776-8476. Current’s election guide will be delivered to homes inside its Saturday, April 30 edition.

Dispatches Teacher of the Month – The deadline to submit an essay for Market District’s Teacher of the Month is May 15. To submit your 100-word essay about your favorite teacher, email it to teacher@youarecurrent.com. Spaghetti supper – The annual Spaghetti Supper at Christ United Methodist Church is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m., April 30. The menu includes allyou-can-eat-spaghetti, bread sticks, salad, beverage and dessert. Prices are $8 for adults, $4 0 for kids age 3-12 and kids under 3 are free. Begun in the mid-1950s, it has been an annual event with the proceeds going for either missions or other benefits. This year the proceeds are going to a local family to help defray medical expenses. The dinner will take place at the church, 318 N. Union St. For additional information contact Craig or Sandy Wood, 896-3025 Bash Boutique ribbon cutting – Bash Boutique, 149 N Walnut St., will hold a ribbon cutting with the Westfield Chamber of Commerce 6 to 8 p.m. May 5. Those who bring a donation of professional clothing, shoes, purses or jewelry will receive 20 percent off their next visit. Ten percent of sales that night will be donated to Dress for Success. Scholarships for social media campaign – Indiana high school and college students are being encouraged to put their smartphones to good use by urging others to “Drive Now. TXT L8R”. Several state agencies have partnered to award $5,000 scholarships to students who compose the most creative and viral social media posts on Twitter, Instagram and Vine. Students may register their public Twitter accounts and read contest rules at www.txtl8r.in.gov HAND breakfast meeting – Hamilton Co. Area Neighborhood Development will hold their annual breakfast meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on May 11 at the Delaware Township Community Center, 9094 E. 131st St., Fishers. To register, visit www.HandIncorporated.org.

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Rupp to perform with ICC By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Westfield community may be familiar with the Rupp family, as father Steve Rupp is on the board of directors for profile the chamber of commerce. But a smaller, younger member of the family is making an impact as well. Anastasia Rupp is 10 years old, and she has a busier schedule than most adults. On Monday and Wednesday, after taking her fifthgrade classes at the intermediate school, Ana goes to soccer practice with the Indiana Fire Juniors. Thursdays she goes to ICC to practice with the choir, and Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school, she practices for music rehearsals. “I practice my singing more than I spend time on homework,” she said. While managing school and her extracurricular activities, Ana is preparing for two concerts – a choir concert at 7 p.m. April 30 for a 30th anniversary performance with ICC at Clowes Memorial Hal, and a “Cinderella” musical with WIS, where she portrays an evil stepsister,, set for 7 p.m. May 12 in the WIS gymnasium. Ana admits that although she enjoys the choirs, she prefers to perform alone.

Anastasia Rupp has been singing with Indianapolis Children’s Choir for more than a year. (Submitted photo)

“I like singing alone because other people can hear my voice instead of when I’m singing with other people,” she said. “I’m not nervous. I’ve just done so many performances that I’ve never had stage fright, even if I go alone.” Her favorite song to perform is “Tutira Mai.” “They sing a lot of international songs,” Steve said. “The higher choirs travel outside of the country, and (it) gives kids that don’t travel a lot a chance to travel.” Those wanting to attend the WIS musical can get tickets for $15 at the door May 12. For the ICC 30th anniversary performance, tickets are $13 and are available at www.icchoir.org.

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Farmers Market pulls from its past to make changes for new season By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com With the weather warming, the downtown streets of Westfield are full of residents mingling, shopping and exploring the trails. Soon, the streets will be full of residents cover story exploring the farmers market, as well. Returning to the roots of years past, the Westfield Farmers Market will take up residence at the open space west of city hall, 130 Penn St. Other changes are expected to come, too. “There’s a lot of differences. It’s on a different day at a different time with a different logo and name,” said Teresa Skelton, market master. “We are focusing more on food, and we are not having a lot of professional service type of booths. Primarily, we want to focus on produce. The vision is a European Skelton feel with artisanal flair.” The market will occupy the space from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday mornings, June 4 through Sept. 25 except for the weekends before July 4 and Labor Day. In addition to the European feel, there will be live entertainment during the hours of the market, such as music performed by local bands. Melanie Miles, co-market manager, said the market will be a place to spend time and chitchat. “It is more of an event where you’re going to spend time instead of just walk through. It will be a place where people will hang out,” she said. “People can sit and drink beer. There will be beer and wine vendors, coffee Miles vendors and food trucks.” The market moved from the parking lot of Ameriana Bank, now First Merchants Bank, at the corner of Carey Road and Ind. 32. It has moved multiple times, but this time with an end goal of remaining at Grand Junction Plaza. Jen Whitesell, co-market manager, said with the end goal of Grand Junction Plaza in mind, moving the market to the city hall lawn was a good idea. “We are bringing the market downtown, back to its roots, and bringing it closer to where it will soon be at Grand Junction Plaza. It’s closer to Grand Park, which will drive lots Whitesell of traffic,” Whitesell said. “Being down at this new location will make people aware of all the different offerings we have as restaurants and businesses they may not be aware of. It can draw more towards that.” The Westfield Farmers Market originally started in 2008 at Red Man Park off of Main Street, and has since been at the lawn of city hall and Ameriana Bank. Last year, the market was

Marlin Brubaker helps a customer with produce at his booth during a previous Westfield Farmers Market. (File photo)

An example of one of the vendors, Stephen Orchard. (Submitted photo)

on Friday evenings. “I think actually the day and time is good, because it’s on the same day as many markets but not quite as early as some of those markets,” Skelton said. “We view this as not only a good fun event for the whole family, but as a great community engagement and awareness of what’s going on in our downtown community.” Skelton said that dogs are allowed at the market but must remain at a leash at all times, and owners must take responsibility of cleaning up after the dog.

through the years

• 2008-2010 – The market begins in Red Man Park. • 2011-2012 – The market moves to city hall. • 2013-2015 – The market is held at the Ameriana Bank parking lot. • 2016 – The market will return to city hall. Future markets will take place at Grand Junction Plaza once construction is complete.

Booth spots are still available for produce and fresh flower merchants through May 16. There are currently 40 vendor spots taken and 10 more available. To be considered for the application process, call Skelton at 317-508-3392.

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

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

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

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

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The mayor’s monarch pledge Commentary by Erin Murphy Monarch butterflies are amazing creatures. They may be small, but they are mighty. Every year the monarch butterflies nature travel up to 3,000 miles in the winter to Mexico. In 2004, it is estimated 550 million butterflies made the trek to Mexico, but by 2015 only 56.5 million made the trip. One of the biggest problems is a lack of native nectar plants such as milkweed in the Midwest. The City of Westfield along with Hamilton Co. Parks and Recreation is doing its part in helping to save our monarch butterflies through habitats and education. Mayor Andy Cook is one of 60 mayors who has taken the “Mayor’s Monarch Pledge” through the National Wildlife Federation. By taking this pledge, Mayor Cook has chosen three initiatives that the city can implement to help save the butterflies. Mayor Cook discussed opportunities with the Public Works Dept. on revised mowing programs to help the native nectar plants thrive. Mayor Cook also appointed a staff member in the Public Works Dept.to oversee planting of milkweed and native nectar plants in the right-of-way and medians along the U.S.

Mayor Andy Cook recently took the mayor’s monarch pledge. From left, Andy Cook, Al Patterson and Amanda Smith. (Submitted photo)

31 thoroughfare. The last action item was presenting a proclamation to Hamilton Co. Parks and Recreation to celebrate their educational programs focused on helping the monarch butterfly. Cool Creek Nature Center offers our community resources on how we can do our part in protecting all pollinators. The city encourages residents to visit and learn how they can help. If you would like more information on the “Mayor’s Monarch Pledge,” you can visit nwf.org. Erin Murphy is the City of Westfield Communications Director. You may reach her at emurphy@ westfield.in.gov or by calling 317-804-3004

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

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

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

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

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The â&#x20AC;&#x153;casual organicâ&#x20AC;? style that buyers prefer incorporates natural surfaces and raw tones to make homes feel more down-to-earth. Using natural wood finishes on countertops and wall panels is a stylish way for buyers to feel like they are bringing the outside in. In baths, natural finishes and textures enhance the spa-like, serene feel that buyers crave when looking to relax in their home and disconnect from the outside world. Buyers are shying away from the artificial and opting for more windows to increase natural light within the home.

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

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

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following the next day were presented to the Francis Coburn Scholarship Fund, as well as other educational programs at the Christamore House. The Christamore House Guild has raised more than $2 million dollars to provide scholarships to more than 950 students from the Indianapolis Haughville neighborhood pursuing undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees and vocational training. For more visit christamoreguild.org.

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

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contract disputes with Don Henley and the late Glenn Frey. In 2008, Felder wrote a bestselling book “Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Long before Don Felder joined the Eagles, Eagles (1974-2001).” he seemed destined for great things. On his current tour, Felder plays After all, while still in mostly Eagles songs and some solo music high school, he played in pieces. a band called The Conti“I have an unbelievable band,” Felder nentals with Stephen Stills in Gainessaid. “They’re all high-seasoned, highville, Fla. Stills, of course, went on to profile professional musicians. It’s debecome part of Crosby, Stills & Nash. lightful to play with these guys.” Felder gave a younger Tom Petty guiFelder typically does between 75 tar lessons, and he rubbed shoulders Felder and 80 shows each year. with the Allman brothers. Another “I know people that go out and do 150 Florida friend from those days was Bernie shows a year and just live on the road,” he Leadon, a founding member of the Eagles. said. “We did that with the Eagles during the Felder said there are some areas such as ’70s and again during the Hell Freezes Over Detroit in the Motown era and Seattle in the tour.” grunge era that breed success. Felder said touring too much makes it diffi“It’s that shared creativity, shared competicult to spend any time with family and friends. tion and challenging each other to improve,” “I need to have a real balance between my said Felder, who will perform at Hoosier Park’s professional and personal life,” he said. “If I’m Terrace Showroom at 9 p.m. May 21. “There not playing enough, there is something missare certain areas where things happened ing in me. I need to be playing music. If I’m magically. I don’t know why. Maybe there was playing music too much, and I’m missing the something in the water we were drinking or other part of my life, there something wrong something we were all smoking.” with that.” For more, visit hoosierpark.com. Felder eventually joined the Eagles in To read more of Current’s interview with 1974. The band broke up in 1980 but reformed Felder, visit currentnightandday.com. in 1994. Felder left the band in 2001 after

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and your knees directly above your ankles. Squeeze your rear end and return to the starting position. As you squat down in front of your baby, play a fun game of peek-a-boo so you can hear their adorable baby belly laughs! Tickle-Toes Fast Feet: Facing the stroller, use jog in place with “fast feet,” as you are jogging in place, every 10 seconds, jump up and as your land on your feet, tickle your little ones toes! Baby Boot Camp-Carmel, Noblesville & Fishers has classes at St. Vincent Fishers Hospital and The Fashion Mall. Your first class is always free. Register at babybootcamp.com, or contact kara. babcock@babybootcamp.com.

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

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

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Selling prices up 2.7 percent Commentary by Jim Litten March revealed it’s a sellers’ market in central Indiana residential real estate. The amount of available listings real estate decreased 13.5 percent compared to this time last year, and this has helped raise the average selling price of a home 2.7 percent across the region. The number of pended home sales have also increased year to date by approximately 1.6 percent compared to 2015. March 2016 was a slower month for Hamilton Co. compared to this time last year. Pended sales declined 8.5 percent, or 57 homes, compared to March 2015. Inventory also tightened by approximately 6 percent, a decrease of 102 houses. In addition, average sale prices inched up 0.5 percent to $272,524. • In Westfield, the average year-to-date home sales price increased 0.6 percent, now at $313,252. • Inventory moved at the same pace in

Westfield in March 2016 compared to March 2015. Overall, homes sold in 79 days. • Buyers in Westfield had more options available to them. Last month, 232 homes were available for sale – an increase of 31 homes compared to March 2015. • Pended home sales have slipped in Westfield. In March 2016, 82 homes sold – a decline of 10 homes compared to March 2015. • Of the pended home sales in Westfield last month, eight were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 16 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 23 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; and 35 were priced $100,000 to $199,999. It is a prime time to be a seller. Sellers do not have as much competition, as buyer options at all price levels – starter, trade-up and premium – are dropping, especially in the starter category. And, the pacing of sales continues to accelerate month over month.

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New board officers – The Hamilton Co. Economic Development Corp. is pleased to announce the election of four new officers to lead the board of directors. The new chairman is Tom Dickey, managing director–Real Estate at Hageman Group. Sue Finkam, a Carmel city councilor, will serve as vice chairman. Corby Thompson, president at Boomerang Development, LLC, will serve as treasurer, and Mark LaBarr, district manager at Duke Energy, will serve as secretary. Lauth appoints CEO – Carmel-based Lauth Group Inc. has appointed President Michael Jones as chief executive officer.

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

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Great Mosque of Damascus with Jesus Minaret. (Photo by Don Knebel)

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

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

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