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Council presented first draft of Fishers 2040 plan / P3

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City unveils Fishers 2040 Comprehensive Plan

By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com Work by a collection of assembled task forces and committees over recent months, plus input from residents, business and complanning munity leaders, has resulted in a first draft of the Fishers 2040 Comprehensive Plan — a plan designed to ensure the city’s financial sustainability throughout the next 20-plus years.

“It’s been a long road to get here,” said Deputy Mayor Leah McGrath, who presented the plan to the Fishers City Council for first reading at its March 21 meeting. “Over the last few years, the staff has been working to just prepare our community for this undertaking. We've had about 1,300 people take surveys and last August the mayor set up our steering committee and four task force committees who, combined, met for more than 600 hours last fall.”

The project’s steering committee included Mayor Scott Fadness, McGrath, city councilor Pete Peterson, Plan Commission President Warren Harling, former Conner Prairie CEO Ellen Rosenthal and Memory Ventures CEO Anderson Schoenrock.

The four assembled task forces were focused on issues surrounding land use, residential standards, transportation and parks and open spaces.

“Last December, we had a presentation where all of those committee members came together to share their recommendations,” McGrath said. “Since that time, our staff has been working diligently to pull all that together into a draft document… This begins really the next phase of public input for us. You

Deputy Mayor Leah McGrath presented the Fishers 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the city council for first reading March 21. (Photo by Sam Elliott)

can find this plan at Fishers2040.com. Probably the easiest place to go is the 'Process' tab, and you can click on the ‘draft plan’ link.”

Next, the draft will go before the Plan Commission at its April 12 meeting.

“Then we have two community meetings planned for open houses where we're going to be listening and sharing more of this draft plan and hearing input from the community,” McGrath said.

The first of those open house community meetings will be from 6 to 8 p.m. April 21 at

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To see all the details of the full Fishers 2040 plan draft, visit Fishers2040.com

Conner Prairie, while the second will be from 6 to 8 p.m. May 5 at Brooks School Elementary.

The city will have information on Fishers 2040 available at Movies in the Park nights next month and at the farmer’s market.

“People I think are generally excited to hear that we have a plan, that we're planning for especially the transition from moving from a growing community to a stable community by 2040,” she added.

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After a statewide search, the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation has tabbed Greg Roach as the next principal at Mt. Vernon education High School, effective July 1, the corporation has announced.

MVCSC Supt. Dr. Shane Robbins made the recommendation to the school board March 14 to hire Roach, who currently serves as the high school’s assistant principal. He’s replacing Bernie Campbell, who is retiring after seven years in the role.

“I’m driven by the desire to see our students experience success in the classroom, on academic Roach teams, in the fine arts, in athletics and many other areas,” Roach stated. “I want to give our students as many opportunities as possible to succeed. I want our students to be challenged and prepared for success after

Greg Roach, the new principal of Mt. Vernon High School, with his family, from left, son Zach, wife Cyndi and daughter Ellie. (Submitted photo)

high school.”

A Sharpsville native, Roach first joined Mt. Vernon as the high school’s athletic director in 1997. He served in that role until 2009 and for a time maintained both the girls athletic director position and assistant principal position as

necessitated by budget cuts.

He’s planning an full evaluation of all aspects of current operation at MVHS as he approaches his first school year as principal this fall.

“Mt. Vernon has been a four-star school for many years and designated an ‘A’ school by the Indiana Dept. of Education,” Roach stated.

“I’m committed to lead and grow the academic and extracurricular excellence at Mt. Vernon High School, providing students a technologyrich 21st Century learning environment.”

Roach, who began his career as a math teacher at Whitko Middle School in Larwill, earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics education from Ball State in 1990. He added a master’s degree in educational leadership from Indiana University in 2002. He and his wife, Cyndi, a media assistant at Fortville Elementary, have two children, Zach and Ellie.

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across four March meetings and has another with more PTOs scheduled for April, followed Hamilton Southeastern Supt. Dr. Allen Bourff by a pair of public meetings to cap off his tour.

The meetings, open to all members of the went on a tour of upwards public, will be at 6 p.m. at the Delaware Towneducation of 50 meetings last fall to ship Community Center, 9094 E. 131st speak with resiSt., April 20 and 26. dents and community groups as the “We want them to know what the district was planning for its upcoming referendum is about,” Bourff said. ballot referendum.

“We want them to be aware of all the Now that the referendum’s tax goals we have within and the objecrate and strategy has been finalized, tives of this referendum — and we Bourff is back out on tour in an effort have many. Of course, the primary to educate voters on the referendum’s Bourff one is to reduce class sizes. The secdetails, goals and potential effects. ond would be to attract and retain “We want informed voters to go to quality teachers and third is to prepare our the polls this spring,” Bourff said. “The more students for the global environment, but there informed our voters are, the more we think are many different pieces within that, and we they're going to see that a 12.75-cent increase think if people understand what we're trying in the tax rate is money invested in a good to do, they'll be more likely to support it.” cause — that would be the HSE schools.”

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Geist resident helps bring smiles to Princess for a Day event

By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com

Like most young girls, Geist resident Mary Hoffman spent her childhood playtime pretending and dreaming she was a royal princess.

Thanks to her work with a local charity the past four years, she’s gotten to continue that dream into cover story adulthood.

“That’s why I’m so glad I get to be a part of this — because I still get to be a princess,” Hoffman said.

But her involvement makes others glad, too, as Hoffman spent the day March 13 decked out in princess attire welcoming young girls — themselves dressed as princesses, too — and interacting and entertaining them during the sixth annual Princess for a Day. Princess for a Day benefits Flashes of Hope, which donates proceeds to cancer research and provides unique experiences for children hospitalized by cancer and their families.

Professional photographer Mark Watson, owner of Spotlight Photography in Indianapolis, is the director of the Indianapolis chapter of Flashes of Hope. The charity will take over one room of a local hospital, like Riley’s Hospital for Children or Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, and transform it into a photography studio to provide free professional photo shoots with and portraits for families.

“He has a whole team he brings in, like makeup artists and stylists, and they’ll bring full costumes for the kids,” Hoffman said. “They take professional photos of kids and families who might not know how much time they’re going to have to spend together, but they’re holding onto hope… They donate the photos to the families, so it’s just a time to capture those smiles and those precious moments and just be able to kind of take their minds off the fact that they’re in the hospital.”

Hoffman first met Watson at a party he was photographing, where he quickly recruited her to get involved in the Princess for a Day event to benefit Flashes of Hope.

“He told me all about Princess for a Day because he needed a volunteer to be the big princess,” she said. “Now not only do I volunteer as a big princess, but there are several others that do as well. We come down and interact with all the little princesses. Not only do I feel like a princess, I feel like I make a difference in all these little princesses’ lives. They all look up to me and just to see the little girls when they first walk in, as

Hannah Jeffers, 5, is all smiles as she gets her nails done during the Princess for a Day event.

soon as they see me as a princess, their faces light up, and they’ll come running over. They’ll want to give me a hug and just smile.

I’ll greet them and say, ‘Hello, little princess, it’s great to have you here at our royal ball.’ I just try to make them Mary Hoffman shares a hug with Madison Fox, feel really special.

2, during the Princess for a Day festivities.

Some years I’ll have (Photos by Theresa Skutt) some little girls just follow me around all day because they’re just so captivated.”

The event features a “royal treatment” of activities for young princesses, including hair, makeup and nail styling, a princess photo shoot opportunity, crafts, games and plenty of princess-themed fun.

“It just makes me really happy to know I have a moment in time to make a special memory with a little girl that she won’t forget for the rest of her life,” Hoffman said.

“I’ll often get to be in a lot of the professional photos because the little princesses will get professional photos, and they’ll want me or another princess in theirs. That’s another great little moment in time and they’re never going to forget that little bit of joy from one day in their life when they were little.”

For more, visit SpotlightPhotography.net/ Flashes-of-Hope.

Carter Brown, 3, gets the royal treatment of having her hair and makeup done by volunteers during the Princess for a Day event.

Meet Mary Hoffman • Chicago native, moved to the Geist area four years ago.

• Owner of Musica Bella music studio, teaching piano and vocal lessons to area youth.

• Involved with Fishers Community Chorus, which has its next concert at 3 p.m. May 22 at Geist Christian Church.

• Volunteer with Flashes of Hope’s Princess for a Day event for four years.

Mary Hoffman and cancer survivor Mickey Deputy, 18, share a hug at this year’s Princess for a Day event.

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Home sales down 3.5 percent Commentary by Jim Litten Pended home sales are gaining momentum in Central Indiana. Although February 2016’s data shows pended sales real estate were down 3.5 percent compared to this time last year, January 2016 sales had been down 9.5 percent. Available inventory continues to tighten across the region, while average sales prices grew modestly by 2.7 percent, now at $171,932.

Hamilton Co. saw decreases in all categories – average sales price, available inventory and pended sales. In February, the average sales price inched down 0.3 percent to $268,678, listings declined by four houses, and pended sales dipped 16 percent compared to this time last year.

• In Fishers/Geist, the average year-to-date home sale price declined 3.2 percent compared to this time last year, decreasing to $247,193.

• Inventory moved at a slightly faster pace in Fishers/Geist in February 2016. Overall, homes sold in 79 days – eight fewer days

than this time last year.

• Buyers in Fishers/Geist had fewer options available to them. Last month, 464 homes were available for sale – eight fewer homes compared to February 2015.

• Pended home sales have slipped in Fishers/ Geist. In February 2016, 139 homes sold – a decline of 32 homes compared to February 2015.

• Of the pended home sales in Fishers/Geist last month, nine were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 32 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 40 were priced $200,000 to $299,999; 57 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and one was priced below $99,999.

The spring buying season will heat up the market, but the low level of inventory will keep demand in check.

Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker Company. Comment on this article by e-mailing to editorial@youarecurrent.com.

Dispatches Building future workforce – OneZone presents Workforce 2020, Building a Strategic Workforce for the Future, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19 at Ritz Charles. The nature of employment and the composition of the labor pool are undergoing a transformation.

Edward Cone, Deputy Director in the Thought Leadership group at Oxford Economics, will share research results that serve as a call to action for all businesses. Reservations are due by April 15. Visit www.OneZoneCommerce.com.

Young professionals event – Discover Indy is an annual event for young professionals to get plugged into Indianapolis through a social, yet focused evening. Attendees will meet other young professionals who are new to the metro area to learn more about our city and ways to get involved. This event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on April 7 at Kiwanis International, 3536 Woodview Tr., Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.IndianapolisJCI.org.

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By Sam Elliott • sam@youarecurrent.com A donation of nearly $16,000 from St.Vincent Fishers to the Fishers Fire Dept. will help save lives in the event of a donation cardiac emergency involving visitors to the city’s most popular parks.

Representatives from the hospital presented a check for $15,844 to Fire Chief Steve Orusa and Parks & Recreation Director Tony Elliott last month, allowing for the departments to purchase 11 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be stationed within city parks.

“It’s estimated that somewhere between 400,000 and 500,000 people across the United States will die of sudden cardiac death each year,” St.Vincent Fishers cardiologist Dr. Chris Hollon said. “The more we can get these defibrillators out there and train people to use them, the higher the likelihood we’ll be able to resuscitate people and improve long-term survival.”

“In no small way, our partnership with St.Vincent has made a difference in our community and a difference in the level of service the Fishers Fire Dept. can provide,” added Chief Orusa. “Were blessed, we’re grateful and

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

Fattest cities – Personal finance website WalletHub recently published the 2016 Fattest Cities in America. WalletHub’s analysts compared 100 of the most populated U.S. metro areas across 14 key metrics. They range from “percentage of adults and high school students who are obese” to “percentage of people who are physically inactive.” The Indianapolis metro area ranked third on the list. Source: WalletHub.com

Pictured, from left, are St.Vincent Fishers cardiologist Dr. Chris Hollon, Chief Nurse Officer Kim Nealon, Administrator Gary Fammartino, Fishers Fire Dept. Chief Steve Orusa and Parks & Recreation Director Tony Elliott. (Photo by Sam Elliott)

I want to thank St.Vincent so much for their commitment to the health and wellness in our community and their commitment to our fire department.”

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

‘Trump Sisters’ mean business

You might have heard about Diamond and Silk, former Democrats that have wholeheartedly jumped aboard the “Trump Train.” Theirs is no gimmicky play, either. The African-American sisters hailing from Fayetteville, N.C., have a series of online videos for your viewing consumption and consideration (the link for one such production, this one a Fox interview from last week, is https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=_PT3cQ0rTx4). When you sense the zeal with which they speak, it’s not a fabrication, no puff, no comedy. They are as passionate about getting off “the Democrat Plantation” as they are standing tall – and maybe a tad loud - for the Republican billionaire candidate for president. They take shots at the Clintons, much of it rooted in the past.

There is, to say the least, an element of fun in their delivery, but it’s also highly thought provoking. On www.diamondandsilkinc.com, you will find a Ditch and Switch page, which states, among other things, this: “DITCH the Democrat Party and SWITCH to Republican Party to vote for Mr. Donald J. Trump in the primaries. Look below to see if your state is a Closed or Open primary voting state.” They have become bona fide political activists, and, yes, they are gut-level serious in their delivery. Listen to their message and see if, to you, it is as rooted in good sense as it is to us. Granted, they are imploring folks to get out and vote for their candidate, but voting for anyone is better than not voting at all. As we’ve stated previously, voting is a right and a responsibility, and it needs to be accorded the seriousness it deserves … yes, even if Diamond and Silk make you chuckle. The message is clear.

Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

Welcome to the club

Commentary by Terry Anker

In his 1959 memoir, “Groucho and Me,” famed comedian and commentator Groucho Marx defended his desire to resign from a prominent Hollywood social club: Please accept my resignation. I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member.

Entertainment industry reporters first attributed the quote to Marx in a rift with the famed Friar’s Club. Then for decades, Marx and his children both confirmed and denied how and to whom Marx directed his ire (perhaps to protect the guilty as much as the innocent).

We humans don’t like to be excluded from the club. It doesn’t really matter what the club does or what benefits it might offer – if there is a door, and we are on the wrong side of it our collective blood pressure rises. Airports, vineyards, swimming pools and men’s razor companies have all exploited our need to be “in” when designing their marketing effort. A shaving “club” must be better than

buying a razor the old way… right? There must be some special benefit – it is a “club” after all. And, airlines have their own strategy. For $50 or so per flight, per day, we can access the storied halls of wealth and power. We can enter the sleek gated doors to find our own place in sanctum sanctorum.

While enduring a five-hour layover in sunny Houston airport, a travel partner granted me passage behind the velvet rope. Hosanna! What did I find? Very little. Stale coffee, low quality liquor, dried-out cheese cubes and heavy crowds. The only real advantage may have been to enjoy the longing eyes of the plebeian masses as I exited back to the airport hall to find a working bathroom.

Maybe Marx was right. Once you peek behind the gilded door, the magic is gone.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

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Q U O T E O F T H E W EE K

Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In South Carolina, it is considered an offense to get a tattoo.

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

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– William Arthur Ward

My newly-minted 12-year-old and I were texting back and forth a few days ago about the homework she humor supposedly slid under my door after I’d gone to bed. I, of course, failed to see it (or even step on it) and therefore, was of absolutely no help to her. Eventually she typed, “It’s Gucci. I’ll just ask my teacher.” Confused at her word choice and somewhat miffed that she included not one, but two, crying emoji’s, I randomly asked a couple of students who were just walking into my classroom, “Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘It’s Gucci?’” They surprised me with ear-to-ear grins, like “Wow! Our old fart of a teacher might finally be catching on!”

Turns out, “It’s Gucci” means everything is fine, although I’m sure my daughter did not merely wish to inform me she no longer needed assistance. I sensed a definite if-you-were-a-stay-at-home-mom-youwouldn’t-ignore-me vibe.

Anyhoo, the following morning, having slept terribly, I announced to a group of juniors, “I am really riding the struggle bus today!” I had learned this euphemism last year in the halls and so sought to not only relay my fatigue but also connect on their level.

“Um, Mrs. Wilson? We don’t really say that anymore.” Argh! There goes my street cred. I simply can’t get it right. When I don’t understand I seem stupid, and on the rare occasion when I do, I still seem stupid. It’s a catch-22, like the swearing crisis I experienced in 2003. If I dropped the F-bomb in front of my 3-year-old after an unfortunate potty-training incident, I risked receiving a call from Sister Mary Jo at PRE. If I didn’t, if I somehow miraculously refrained from releasing the cussword Kraken as I Silkwooded the entire bathroom, I’d go insane from bottled-up frustration.

The point is, that despite having kids at home and teaching high schoolers, I can no longer keep up with today’s youth speak. Alas, I must accept and use the language I know and love, and not worry about impressing teenagers. If they think I’m weird, so what? It’s Gucci.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Pray for our city Commentary by Rev. Michael VandenBerg “Get rid of the chains you use to hold others down. Stop pointing your finger at others as if they had done something religion wrong. Stop saying harmful things about them. 10 Work hard to feed hungry people. Satisfy the needs of those who are crushed. Then my blessing will light up your darkness. And the night of your suffering will become as bright as the noonday sun.” Isaiah 58:9-10 This week, I want to speak to my fellow Christians. Let me ask you, what kind of city do you want to live in?

Do you look around and see the ills of the city and long for a better place? How should you as a Christian respond to the problems that plague the cities of America? Isolation, retaliation, intervention?

According to Isaiah, Jeremiah and yes, even Jesus (Luke 4:17), Christians are to be the arbiters of hope for the city. They are to work tirelessly for the poor, the fringes of society, the homeless, the broken of our cities. They are to set free those in bondage, those crushed by the pressures of our society.

Unfortunately, in a time when our cities seem all too broken, I hear more and more of us as

Christians wanting to distance ourselves from the problems of our cities and to isolate ourselves from their needs. We see those streaming into America and instead of being grateful that they see America as a haven of hope, we ostracize them as outsiders.

Jesus said blessed are the peacemakers, yet we continue to disrespect our men and women who protect us for the failings of a few. We call for better leaders, then savagely attack even the tiniest bit of their human failings. We are called to care for the poor, the widows, the orphans, but then only care for those who are like us.

We need to be about praying for the success of the city, the welfare of the city, the people of the city and bind ourselves to them. If we did this as followers of Jesus, then we might work harder to solve our city’s ills. I want to encourage all my fellow believers this resurrection season to pray, work and bless our city with a huge outpouring of love to all who live here.

Rev. Michael VandenBerg is the pastor of Hope Community Church, a congregation of the Christian Reformed Church, and a community consultant for City in the Church Consulting. He and his wife Nancy have been Indiana residents for more than 17 years and Indianapolis residents since 2008. He can be contacted at office@indyhopecrc.org.

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“Whatever you say, Mr. Wolfsie. Please grab one of the blue gowns off that hook on the President Obama’s annual physical indidoor … if you can reach it.” cated he had grown over an inch since taking When I got home, I asked my wife how tall office. His doctor said there was humor no explanation for this. The Dem- she thought I was. “Well, let’s see, when I’m in heels, I’m taller than you, and I’m 5’ 7,” so ocrats credited Obamacare.

I guess I’d say you are 5’ 8.” And you’re just I recently needed a brain scan. After examabout as adorable as can be.” ining my head, the nurse told me they didn’t “But when we got find anything. (They I have to admit that either I’m a married, I told you I was need to find a better pathological liar and need some 5’ 10.” Why didn’t you way of presenting that expensive counseling, or I am — and challenge me? information.) this is tough to admit — shrinking.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Brighter kitchen, bigger dining Commentary by Larry Greene

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Before Background info: These homeowners recently relocated to this 21-year-old home in the Queens Manor neighborhood from their California home.

They knew they wanted to do some updating, while still matching the classic structure and wood trim throughout the home.

Before problems:

After solutions: The goal was to create a brighter, larger space in which the homeowners could enjoy cooking, dining, and entertaining.

1. The existing perimeter cabinets were painted white, and the hood was replaced, updating the look.

2. Removing the large bulkhead above the island allowed a more open feel and the installation of pendant lights.

3. The new dining room addition mirrors an extended bay on the other side of the home seamlessly.

4. The large, custom windows bring so much light into the space, which extends into the adjacent sitting area.

5. New white, custom built-in shelving and an update to the stone fireplace create a cozy, inviting feel.

6. The space was completed with accent cove lighting, and custom glass cabinet inserts.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may e-mail him at lgreene@caseindy.com. To see more before and after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

The existing space appeared dark and bulky, with a lack of space for a decent dining table.

For a combined kitchen/dining/living space, it was definitely too small. It was not a pleasant space to spend time in or entertain guests.

Divorce - What to Expect: Making a Workable Custodial and Parenting Time Arrangement Child Custody is actually two separate concepts; legal and physical custody of the children have different definitions and applications. Legal custody refers to the authority to make decisions on ongoing medical, educational, and religious issues surrounding the children. Joint legal custody allows for both parents to have input into these significant decisions and prohibits one parent from making these decisions without the consultation from the other. In cases where, the parents are able to communicate and cooperate with one another on such matters, joint legal custody is a typical agreement or order. However, if the parents are unable to discuss these discussions in a reasonable and consistent manner, the Court may issue an order awarding one parent this authority, referred to as “sole” legal custody. The legal custody order does not automatically affect the physical custody/parenting time order.

Physical custody refers to the primary residence of the children, subject to the parenting time of the other parent, which can be as much as an fifty percent or what is referred to a “shared” physical custody.

So long as a parenting time schedule is in the best interest of the children, parents may create a unique schedule which satisfies the needs of their children and each other and allows for both structure and flexibility. If the parties are unable to agree, the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines provides a minimum parenting time schedule that gradually increases from the time of a child’s birth up until the child is three (3) years of age whereby parenting time occurs every other weekend, alternating holidays, with extended periods of parenting time during summer vacation. While the Guidelines represent a minimum amount of reasonable parenting time to be afforded to the non-custodial parent, many Indiana Courts commonly award an involved, non-custodial parent parenting time in excess of the schedule provided in the Guidelines, so again, an agreement that takes into account all facets of the parents’ schedules and the children’s needs is preferable.

If you and your child’s parent do not have regular or typical work schedules, creating a schedule tailored to meet your specific needs will likely better serve your family than would the “default” schedule under the Guidelines. Should parents request court intervention to determine a parenting time schedule, parties would be well advised to keep in mind that judges will only be as knowledgeable about the details of your daily schedules based upon the evidence presented at trial as time permits.

Therefore, there are a number of benefits to reaching an out of court agreement, including but not limited to, keeping work-related child care expenses low and allowing for added flexibility for holiday traditions or family vacations. When parties are able to communicate and cooperate on these matters it is a win-win for all involved.

We recognize that such is not always possible. In the event you are unable to reach an agreement and you must litigate the issue, Indiana Courts consider a number of factors in determining an appropriate custodial and parenting time arrangement. Factors considered in determining what may be in the child’s best interest with respect to physical custody include: which parent has served as the primary caregiver; the child’s age and sex; the wishes of the child and the parties; the child’s relationship with each parent, siblings, and others; the child’s adjustment to their home, school, and community, the mental and physical health of all involved; among other various considerations.

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Where’s Amy? ‘Where’s Amy?’ is a photo column by Amy Pauszek, a society girl and film producer and partner with Ever Film Productions, LLC. She may be reached at aepaws1@comcast.net.

I loved hanging out and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at The Grill in Geist with my Ever Film Productions, LLC business partner Andy Murphy. We both enjoyed the traditional corn beef and cabbage special served with green beer and wine. The pub was hopping with Geist locals who were celebrating St. Patty’s Day while cheering on their favorite March Madness basketball team. I also got a chance to meet new owners Ajmer Mann and Bill Sandhu who were so welcoming and too much fun. If you are looking for a cozy friendly atmosphere with excellent service and delicious food, stop by The Grill in Geist.

The Grill 2 Proprietor Robert A. Garcia (Geist) was ready to jump in and help his busy staff members Taylor Szalaiy (Geist), Lisa Garcia (Geist) and Julia Morton (Indianapolis) serve their famous corn beef and cabbage, green beer and specialty cocktails for St. Patrick’s Day at The Grill at Geist.

Where’s Amy? enjoys green beer at The Grill Angie and Dave Binkley (Geist) were ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at The Grill, their favorite neighborhood pub.

TOTS to present late Melif work

By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com In 1975, Leonard Melif wrote “Pornostars At Home” to take a different look at the adult film industry. This year, William Wilkison, director, convinced Theatre on the Square, at 627 theater Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, to allow him to direct the play.

“The interesting thing about the play is it takes a different look at that industry,” he said. “It’s stripped away the ideas that people have about folks in that industry and it puts a very human face and element on the subject matter.”

The play follows four adult film stars invited to one of their coworkers 35th birthday party. The play takes place in Bennett’s apartment and the audience learns the different hopes and dreams about each character and what they want out of life.

“One of the cool things about it is there’s no nudity, but there is adult subject matter obviously,” Wilkison said. “It is something that’s a part of their lives and the play gets into some detail about what they like about the industry, but also some things that are very tragic about industry.”

The play has a PG-13 rating due to adult themes and language.

Although Melif wrote “Pornostars At Home” in 1975, some of the elements and issues discussed in the play are still apparent in today’s time.

Wilkison said the play touches on feminism and other hot issues, such as one character who stars in gay adult films but claims he is heterosexual.

‘In The Mood’ at the Palladium – Now in its 22nd season, ‘In The Mood’ is a phenomenon among touring shows. With performances all across the U.S. and around the world including two sold out tours of Australia, this show is a celebration of American popular music. The show will be at the Palladium in Carmel on April 3. The timeless melodies and rhythms of the big band era such as “Tuxedo Junction”, “Sing, Sing, Sing”, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and of course “In the Mood” then culminating with a stirring salute to our Veterans will have the audience cheering for more. A show for kids from 8 to 98 – bring the whole family. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Singing Hoosiers – The Singing Hoosiers will perform at the Palladium in Carmel at 8 p.m. on April 15. The Indiana University Singing Hoosiers have a long and storied tradition of excellence in the contemporary vocal arts, performing popular contemporary vocal music ranging from The Great American Songbook, jazz, Broadway, to the hits of today. Dazzling choreography and a fun, energetic and entertaining program that appeals to all audiences and all ages are a part of a Singing Hoosier performance. The ensemble averages 85 student singers and instrumentalists from the IU Jacobs School of Music as well as students from throughout the university. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Carmel Symphony League to host Annual Spring Luncheon – The Carmel Symphony League will host the Annual Spring Luncheon April 12 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Social hour will begin at 11 a.m. with the luncheon beginning promptly at 11:45 a.m. Proceeds of the momentous occasion will benefit the CSO Education Program, which works to foster the musical talent of our local young artists. Appearances by special musical guests will highlight the luncheon with silent auction items on display as well. Featured silent auction bid item includes a dinner with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra Maestro, David Bowden.

RSVP by April 5 to info@carmelsymphony.org.

Miranda Nehrig and Jay Hemphill rehearse for the show. “Pornostars At Home” will be on stage April 1-23. (Submitted photo)

“All of these subjects are just as relevant today as they were then,” he said. “I think it’s looking at where we came from and where we are now and those types of things are all throughout the play. I think it’s a relevant play, it’s a comedy drama so it doesn’t take itself too seriously but it packs an emotional punch.”

“Pornostars At Home” will be playing on weekends from April 1-23 at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday showings and 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for students or seniors. For more, visit tots.org.

Antiques Road Show – Antiques Roadshow, PBS’s most-watched ongoing series and a production of WGBH Boston, visits Indianapolis as part of a sixcity 2016 summer tour. Roadshow and WFYI will host an all-day appraisal event on July 9. To enter the drawing for free tickets to the Indianapolis Antiques Roadshow event and to see complete application rules, go to pbs.org/roadshowtickets.

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Where’s Amy? celebrates at Mo’s Irish Pub

Amanda and Ryan Burwell (Noblesville), Sarah Murphy (Broad Ripple), “Hugo the Irish Server” (Noblesville), Brent Hirshey (Noblesville), Brandy Shafer (Noblesville), Eric Watkins (Noblesville) and Paige Bowers (Fortville) came to Mo’s Irish Pub to Celebrate Ryan Burwell’s Birthday and St. Patty’s Day! (Photos by Amy Pauszek) I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with old and new friends at Mo’s Irish Pub in Noblesville. The pub was filled with live Irish music, festive party favors and lots of green beer and specialty drinks. The Mo’s staff was excited and ready to kick off their annual three-day St. Pat’s Weekend Bash. Yep, it's safe to say these St. Paddy's Day party-goers sure enjoyed the delicious food and spirits because everyone’s Irish eyes were shinning.

Megan Hiner (Noblesville) had a blast serving up green beer and her special green cocktails for the large crowd festive at Mo’s in Noblesville.

Gwen McVeigh (Fishers), Heather Carson (Fishers), Mia Dennett (Fishers), Amy Adams (Fishers) and Maureen Spradin (Fishers) met at Mo’s for a GNO St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. They said they loved Current in Fishers and loved that they found “Where’s Amy?” in the sea of green.

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SFJAZZ returns April 8

By Jay Harvey Founded in 2004 by saxophonist Joshua Redman in San Francisco, the SFJAZZ music Collective has honored a series of jazz giants with new arrangements of their compositions, preserved on CD and shared with national audiences through touring.

The pattern was broken in 2011 and 2012, with recordings and a tour focusing on Stevie Wonder. The artistic direction of the group thus branched out into pop music, showing that there was a legitimate jazz approach to such songs as “Sir Duke” and “Superstition.” The octet brought that show to the Center for the Performing Arts, proving its point definitively.

A further departure from a purist concentration brings the band back to the Palladium April 8, the night after a concert at Purdue’s Loeb Playhouse. This time, the ensemble features its arrangements of songs by Gary native Michael Jackson. Without the Jackson vocals and dance production, the venture may seem like a stretch, but the Collective touts the musical validity of — and their personal love for — songs like “Working Day and Night” and “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough.”

The octet will perform at the Palladium on April 8. (Submitted photo by Jay Blakesberga)

Members appearing here are Matt Penman, bass; Obed Calvaire, drums; David Sanchez, tenor sax; Miguel Zenon, alto sax; Avishai Cohen, trumpet; Robin Eubanks, trombone; Warren Wolf; vibraphone, and Edward Simon, piano.

Two weeks out of every year, the octet gathers at the San Francisco Jazz Center to write and rehearse new arrangements. Then it goes on tour, from which a CD results.

SFJAZZ Collective plays the music of Michael Jackson 8 p.m. April 8 Palladium at Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: $45-$95 (students, $15); www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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The Indiana Stamp Club hosts its Spring Stamp Fair, April 9-10 at the Lawrence Community Center, 5301 N. Franklin Rd., Lawrence, Ind. Show hours: Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-4. 17 dealers.

Free admission and ample free parking.

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Real Estate Auction Saturday • April 16 • 10 am

New Queen Solid Wood Cherry Sleigh Bed HB/FB/Rails.

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Brand NEW Queen Pillowtop Mattress and Box Spring set. Still in factory sealed plastic. Never used. ONLY $195.

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Carmel Clay Schools Now Hiring

• Instructional Assistants: Emotional Disability, FAP, FIAT, Life Skills, Remediation, Special Ed needed across elementary, middle and high schools.

• EduCare workers: Full time Toddler & Pre-K Teachers, Part-time afternoon Teacher Aid, and Full time Cook • Substitute Teachers: Earn $70/day, flexible work schedule, awesome students and staff • Wireless and Network Infrastructure Specialist: Full time salaried position with benefits Apply online at ccs.k12.in.us Questions: Email cmiddlet@ccs.k12.in.us 317-844-9961

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Noblesville Schools Employment Opportunity

Full-time custodians are needed at Noblesville Schools.

To apply for these positions, please visit our website at www.noblesvilleschools.org Any questions may be directed to: Steve Coverdale at 317- 773-4680, Ext. 12132 Bill Farley at 317-773-2580, Ext. 26130 CARPENTERS NEEDED NOW

Simpson Construction Services, LLC, a family owned general contractor, would like to hire skilled construction carpenters. Our company is growing, and we are looking for craftsmen that take pride in their work and want a future with our company. Contact Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

The Brickman Group

Dako North America, Inc. has the following employment opportunity in Fishers, IN: Application Specialist (NK-IN): Provide instruments/reagents systems technical support. Position may requiretravel to various, unanticipated locations.

Telecommuting may be permitted. Send your resume (must reference job title and job code NK-IN) to Attn: Cielo, 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 400, Brookfield, WI 53005.

Now Hiring: Painter

$10-12 starting pay.

Steady work all year. Training & equipment is provided. All work is local. 35-40 hrs per week, no work on weekends. Must have reliable vehicle. Call Jonathan 999-8124.

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13192 Cumberland Road, Fishers, IN

See Website for Full Terms and Conditions Seller: Carlene A. Henry 10% PP Buyer’s Premium AC30900124 Seth D. Seaton: AU10900115

Learning Time Preschool is looking for Early Childhood Teachers to nurture, motivate & encourage the healthy development of young children at all three of our campuses. Apply @ learningtimepreschool.com

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2,802 SF Home + 2 Barns

2.75 AC • 4 bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • 2 Half Baths • Hardwood Floors • Sunroom • Exposed Brick & Beams • 2 Large Barns • Chicken Coop • Partial Basement • Don’t Miss the Chance to See the Seamless Merging of Old & New! Preview: By Appointment

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Seasonal/Full Time Wanted Landscape Crew Leaders and Crew Members Located in Westfield Up to $15.00 an hour 317-366-6833

Residential cleaning company in Fishers is seeking Full time and Part time housecleaners. Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm.

Needs reliable transportation, current auto insurance and a great attitude. Please call the Housekeeping Maid Easy office for more information or to apply 317-579-1988 or email lindsey@housekeepingmaideasy.com.

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International Montessori School Inc. For Preschool and Kindergarten Students 2150 West 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER SCHOOL AND FALL 2016 OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 16, 2016 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Phone: (317) 575-8733 for more information www.intlmontessori.com A unique and warm place for children ages 3-6 years providing quality Montessori Education, including exposure to diverse cultures, languages, art, music and more.

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The Greenskeeper, Inc. is now hiring.

Applicants must apply in person at 17309 Westfield Park Rd in Westfield.

317-804-8877 Lawn Care Applicators & Landscape Crew Members 40hr/week. Starting @ $10hr.

No experience OK. Must have valid driver’s license, willing to work outdoors in all conditions, able to lift 50lbs.

Passionate About Health and Fitness?

Motivated, Outgoing, and Like Helping People?

Then We Are Looking for You! A Few Benefits of Working for Us: Get Valuable Training in Health and Nutrition, Fun and Flexible Environment, and FREE Supplements.

If Interested, Send Resume to jobs@pointblanknutrition.com.

Seasonal Field Service

Local pool cover service company is seeking seasonal field service assistants.

Starting pay will be $11 - $13. Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime.

Mechanical abilities and proficiency with basic hand tools required. Must be able to pass a background check. If interested, please contact apccareer@gmail.com

Like to Sew & Create?

Custom drapery and soft furnishings workroom in Carmel is looking for friendly, personable people who like to sew.

Sewing experience is necessary and the desire to learn and enjoy is a must. We’ll teach you our methods. Part-time weekday daytime, flexible 20 hour week position in a handy location in Carmel. Ability and willingness to climb a ladder is a needed.

Good communication skills. Call Mark at Silk Mountain Creations 815-1660 to set a time to come by.

Please do not drop-in. www.silkmountaincreations.com

Lawn mowing & landscaping $10/hr starting pay Servicing Hamilton County No work on Sundays Must have reliable transportation Must be able to lift heavy equipment Must have valid ID Call Ray 698-5480 Midwest Academy is currently seeking candidates to fill the roles of high school science teacher, technology teacher/ coordinator, and substitute teachers.

Qualifications include subject area expertise, teaching background, and the ability to relate well to pre-adolescent and teenage students. Master’s degree and experience with learning style differences is preferred. Please send a resume and letter of interest to Katie Foster at kfoster@mymidwestacademy.org.

CAR WASH Rama Car Wash Employment Rama Car Wash is looking for hard working and dedicated individuals.

These candidates should be available for full-time and part-time work.

Must have flexibility in schedule and enjoy working outdoors.

If interested you may download a application from www.ramacarwash.com under our employment section and bring it into the Carmel Dr. location.

Rama Car Wash 431 East Carmel Dr. Carmel, IN, 46032

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Westfield service company located at US 31 and SR 32 is seeking seasonal CSR’s.

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APRIL 22 – MAY 7 The Tony award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof, is coming to Civic Theatre!

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