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3 found dead in Noblesville home on Christmas Day

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at press time still was investigating the deaths of three family members found on Christmas Day in a Noblesville investigation home near 191st Street and Promise Road.

Three bodies were discovered in the home by family members at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 25. Authorities were dispatched to the

11200 block of East 191st Street at 4:35 p.m.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said the victims include an elderly couple and their adult son. Detectives also stated they have not ruled out the possibility of a murder-suicide.

As of Current in Noblesville’s press time, investigators had not yet released the cause of death or identities for any of the three individuals, but an email from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, just after 10 p.m. Dec.

Council approves changes to Downtown Development Fund Project ideas to now go to council, too

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be presented to and approved by the common council.

Megan Wiles, council president and chair At its Dec. 19 meeting, Noblesville Comof the Downtown District Committee, said a mon Council approved an amendment to the portion of the fund in 2017. was used downtown deto hire a consultant to better develdowntown velopment fund, op the downtown streetscape. Other 9-0. The fund is projects this year include downtown sourced from the trash fee, which streetlight replacements, minor was implemented midway through sidewalk repairs and a design fee 2016. for Seminary Park improvements.

Nothing changed from the downThrough paying the trash fee, town development fund’s presentaWiles which was previously covered by tion at the council’s last meeting property taxes, Wiles said residents will except for some minor language changes see a return on the fee with downtown in one of the whereas clauses in the improvements. ordinance. “(The trash fee) is something that we can “In that whereas clause, it lays out the use on other things, and it guarantees half process by which the Downtown District a million dollars on downtown enhanceCommittee considers and recommends ments,” Wiles said. projects from the fund,” City Controller Jeff The trash fee approved in 2016 was $10.57 Spalding said. “It previously said the recomper residence beginning June 1, 2016. The bill mendation was to the mayor, and the new slightly increased with the first wastewater language says the recommendation is to go bill in July 2017, and will continue a slight into the mayor and full council.” crease through July 2018 and 2019 to cover the The downtown development fund will acincrease in the city’s contract with Republic crue $500,000 from the trash fee each year.

Services. The increase was to $10.69 in 2017. It The $500,000 does not need to all be spent will be $10.82 in 2018 and $10.94 in 2019. because it can roll over each year. Any projFor more, visit cityofnoblesville.org. ect using the fund exceeding $25,000 must

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25, referred to the incident as a shooting. A press briefing was scheduled for 3 p.m. Dec. 27, just after autopsies were to be completed earlier that day. To see the updated story, visit currentnoblesville.com.

Hamilton County Coroner John Chalfin told Current in Noblesville that neighbors of the deceased have given names to other news sources, but no public safety officials or the coroner’s office have confirmed the identities or ages of the victims officially.

Dispatches Christmas tree collection — Republic Services will collect Christmas trees through Jan. 12. Trees will be collected on the same day and in the same location as residents’ trash/recycle collection. Trees must be cut into sections of no more than four feet per section and placed inside the trash cart so that the automated arm of the trucks will be able to place them in the truck. Trees lying on the ground beside trash containers will not be collected. For questions, contact Republic Services at 317-917-7300.

City extends hours at Ice Plaza — The Federal Hill Commons Ice Plaza is extending its hours through winter break. Through Jan. 8, the Ice Plaza will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

The rink, which has already welcomed approximately 4,000 skaters, will close early at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Admission is $12 and allows for unlimited skating all day.

Guests may bring their own skates if they prefer, but renting skates is included in the admission fee. Admission rates of $10 also are available for groups of 10 or more.

Tickets may be purchased online at www. federalhillcommons.com/iceplaza to bypass the ticket line at the ice rink. However, the discounted $10 tickets will only be available at the rink. For more, visit www.federalhillcommons.com.

State Sen. Spartz to hold town halls — In January, District 20 State Sen. Victoria Spartz will host two town hall events for the public. At 10 a.m. Jan. 6, Spartz will hold a meeting with State Rep. Kathy Richardson (R-Noblesville) in the first-floor courtroom of the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center, 1 Hamilton County Sq., Noblesville. At 10 a.m. Jan. 13, Spartz also will meet with State Reps. Tony Cook (R-Cicero and Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) at Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn St., Westfield.

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Cocoa and crafts — From 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 11, Hamilton East Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville is welcoming families to warm up with hot cocoa and crafts. Registration required by visiting help.lib.in.us.

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HCSWCD Envirothon — Registration is now open for high school students to sign up to participate in this spring’s Central Region Envirothon contest, hosted by the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District. The Central Region contest will be held March 22 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Top teams in each regional contest will then compete at the Indiana State Envirothon in April. The winning team at the state contest will then represent Indiana at the National Conservation Foundation Envirothon Contest in July at Idaho State University. Envirothon is a way for high school students to learn about the environment and the issues facing current and future generations. The deadline to register is Feb. 23, 2018. For details and more, visit hamiltonswcd.org/ envirothon.html, or contact Ginger Davis at 317-773-2181.

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Paws & Read—Hamilton East Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, will again host its recurring Paws & Read event from noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 27. The program is aimed for kids to help build self-esteem, confidence and reading comprehension skills while reading aloud to cats and dogs from Love on a Leash. For more, visit hepl.lib.in.us.

Stage to Sell — Current columnist and aesthetic-home-improvement expert Krista Bocko will host “Stage to Sell,” a workshop on staging homes for selling, from 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at Hamilton East Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville. This program is free, but registration is required by visiting hepl.lib.in.us.

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Conner Prairie youth volunteer program — Conner Prairie is now accepting applications for its youth volunteer program for 2018. The program teaches youth ages 10 to 18 personal development skills in a handson, immersive environment. Youth volunteer in both historic costumes and modern clothes throughout the museum’s grounds, indoor experiences and more. Youth also volunteer at special events that Conner Prairie stages throughout the year. Applications to become a 2018 youth volunteer at Conner Prairie are available online. The deadline to apply is Jan. 5.

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Between April and June 2006, the HCAA restored power to the building, provided After 11 years of paying a monthly fee to a general cleanup of the area, removed the City of Noblesville, the Hamilton County carpet and paneling from the Artists’ Associadowntown tion now owns sanctuary, cleaned a crawl space, repaired gutters and a sewer the land and pipe and developed an electrical building, The Birdie Gallery, at 195 improvements plan. Between July S. Fifth St. The Board of Works apand August 2006, the association proved the deed transfer at its Dec. completed electrical repairs, floor 19 meeting. repairs, chimney repairs, painting The city waived the HCAA’s final Rowland and more. Between September payment of $30,000, and council 2016 and spring 2017, the association built a member Mary Sue Rowland said the deciofront step and sidewalk to a back entry for son was made after noticing the associadisability access and more. tion’s continuous updates to the building “Every year they’ve improved the propand its future plans. erty,” Rowland said.

Originally, the building was a First BapThe land deed transfer comes with a few tist Church. HCAA acquired the land deed stipulations. For example, the HCAA cannot March 27, 2006. In its first year, the HCAA sell the building unless its to a nonprofit, completed many updates to the building.

“What has evolved since Hamilton County and it can’t tear it down. If the association were to sell, the city would have right of Artists’ Association has discovered the old first refusal on the building. The deed rechurch is a great, adaptive reuse,” Rowland strictions are in place through Dec. 31, 2029. said. “They were a little off the (downtown) Rowland said the association will consquare, but people have found them, and tinue to improve the building. For more, we now have an artists’ district. It’s been visit hcaa-in.org. a very good investment and addition to our

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Interactive arts events happening this week Compiled by Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com CURE FOR CABIN FEVER: DROP-IN CRAFTS Bring your young artist to Nickel Plate Arts for a range of afternoon art projects during gallery hours from noon to 5 p.m.

Jan. 3-5. Each project is $10. Kids of all ages are welcome.

NICKEL PLATE ARTS FIRST FRIDAY Nourish your appetite for local culture during First Friday at Nickel Plate Arts, 107 S. Eighth St., packed with local artists’ works and more from 6 to 9 p.m.

Jan. 5. A cash bar is available featuring beer and wine from local producers. Live music will be provided by harpist Jennifer Midkiff, including a showcase of art by a local artist in the Stephenson House.

‘WOVEN TOGETHER’ EXHIBIT Keep cozy in Nickel Plate Arts’ first exhibit of 2018, “Woven Together,” which will showcase fabric and textile arts from a variety of established artists. Quilts, blankets, scarves, hats, wall hangings, capes and more will fill the Judge Stone House gallery space at 107 S. Eighth St. from Jan. 5 to 27. Nickel Plate Arts will

Blanket by artist Jessica Madsen (Submitted photo)

host a special opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 5 with live music, refreshments, drinks and more.

MONOCHROMATIC LANDSCAPES Challenge yourself to create a landscape using only one color by learning about tints and shades. The free class is offered by Hamilton East Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 10, 17 and 18 and is taught by Debby Ellyn Studio. Registration is required by visiting hepl.lib.in.us.

GRASSROOTS MUSIC OPEN JAM Join fellow musicians Hamilton East Public Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 9 for an acoustic, family friendly open jam session. Guests will play folk, rock, blues, country, bluegrass, pop or anything else that appeals. Bring your instrument, prepare to sing, or just drop in and listen.

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Throughout the year, SHC visited 310 homes in the county, resulting in 21 new solar homes. To end the year, SHC made sure each home followed through with solar plans. New solar homes in the county include nine in Carmel, three in Noblesville, two in Fishers and one in Westfield.

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Solarize Hamilton County teamed with local mayors and presented at Carmel and Westfield public libraries on the benefits of solar energy. It also partnered with the cities of Fishers and Noblesville.

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of travel lanes. The speed limit WESTFIELD has been reduced to 60 mph Resurfacing projects are and to 50 mph while workcontinuing throughout the ers are present. city. These projects include CONSTRUCTION Hamilton County Highway Joliet Road, Catherine Dept. has closed CyntheDrive, Greyhound Pass anne Road between 146th Street and from 151st to Western Way, Grey156th Street to replace the bridge over hound Court, Spring Meadows subdivision Keiser Drain. Anyone with questions should and half of Pine Ridge and Quail Ridge contact the Hamilton County Highway Dept. subdivisions. at 317-773-7770.

Utility relocations are under way. The GEIST project was to be complete by the end of The left, southbound lane of I-69 bethe year. The project includes construction tween Exit 219 near Pendleton and Cyntheof a roundabout at 186th Street and Spring anne Road in Fishers is closed for general Mill Road and a new boulevard roadway construction work. construction to Kinsey Avenue.

On I-69, between Exit 205 near 116th Towne Road reconstruction includes Street in Fishers and Exit 219 near Ind. 38 in three new culverts, widening and vertical Pendleton, drivers should watch for major sight distance corrections. The project is nighttime construction work for a bridge reexpected to be complete by summer or fall construction. Speed limits may be reduced.

2018. Resurfacing Towne Road from 116th to U.S. 36 in both directions will have pe156th streets will begin after the New Year. riodic lane restrictions and delays near The Monon trail is being extended from I-465, between Pendleton Pike and W. 191st to 216th streets. Most of the work is County Line Rd. near Lawrence for a culvert expected to begin after the New Year. replacement.

CARMEL ZIONSVILLE/WHITESTOWN A water main upgrade is under way on Construction is scheduled to begin on Range Line Road between City Center and or after Jan. 2 on Third Street storm sewExecutive drives. The road will remain open er improvements. Calumet Civil Contractors, throughout the project.

Inc. will replace aging and undersized Veterans Way at Carmel Civic Square is storm sewers between Oak and Walnut closed as overhead power lines are buried streets. Additionally, storm sewers will be from city hall to midtown. Access to the replaced on Cedar Street between Second south parking lot at city hall is limited to and Third streets and on Second Street vehicles accessing the lot off of southjust north and south of Cedar Street. The bound Range Line Road. It is expected to project is expected to be complete in the reopen early this month. spring. Area roads will remain open during FISHERS construction though some temporary cloPeriodic lane restrictions will occur sures and traffic limitations are expected. at the intersection of 131st Street and C.R. 400 S./425 S. is closed between Cumberland Road for utility work to be C.R. 650 E. and 750 E, as crews work on completed. the 300 S./400 S. connector project in east A new traffic signal installation at 126th Whitestown. Two lanes are under construcStreet and Hoosier Road is complete. tion, although ultimately it is planned to be Improvements are under way to rehabilia four-lane, divided roadway. The project is tate bridges, pavement and drainage strucexpected to continue into 2018. tures along 15 miles of I-69. Two lanes have been shifted to accommodate construction

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In God We Trust Commentary by Terry Anker This time of year, we become reacquainted with old friends and family, remembering why we love and miss them. But also, we may remember why we only see them on holidays!

All the same, winter brings out in us an innate desire to reaffirm traditions of all sorts. We search high and low for the “right” sweet potatoes for pie. We love the treat and couldn’t imagine a year without it. Yet, we never seem to miss it the other 364 days of the calendar. Food, decorations and song work our collective memories.

They connect us to each other and to our past. Even more so, we scan the channels seeking the reaffirming and redundant broadcast of our favorite movies and specials. How can the 25th viewing be more powerful than the previous 24?

One favorite, “A Christmas Story,” is adapted from humorist and author Jean Shepherd’s book, “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash.” Loosely based on his childhood home in Hammond, Ind., the story is that of youthful desire. Yet, it elegantly lays out the hopes and dashed desires of the protagonist’s “old man” as well. Even as he misses the top prize, he cherishes the one he does receive.

Likewise, no one thinks Ralphie to be incomplete without a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200 Shot Range Model Air Rifle. Still, they suspend their legitimate concerns about his safety to support his long-held dream.

Even as we know that our only complete trust may be reserved for our maker, we work to find trust in those around us. Reliability, support and love may not substitute for trust. But, aren’t they close enough?

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

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READERS ’ V I EW Greg O’Connor is the right individual for the job Editor, It is hard to imagine anyone taking the place of State Rep. Kathy Richardson. Rep. Richardson is a fierce champion for her constituents and for her hometown - Noblesville.

As we look at next year’s election to replace her, it is imperative that we entrust the seat to someone who, like Kathy, knows Noblesville and the unique issues our city faces. Greg O’Connor, our fellow common council member, is that

person. Greg’s 10 years of service on the Noblesville Common Council, coupled with his strong background in finance and understanding of local issues, such as infrastructure and workforce development, will serve him, and Noblesville, well in the Indiana General Assembly.

Greg O’Connor has our full support.

Noblesville Common Councilors Brian Ayer, Mark Boice, Wil Hampton, Chris Jensen, Roy Johnson, Mary Sue Rowland and Rick Taylor

Every Christmas, my four sisters and I struggle to come up with a present for our parents. Often we go solo, one humor framing a picture of the grandkids and another giving a gift card to their favorite restaurant. But this year, divine inspiration hit the youngest, and we magnificently delivered on what will certainly go down as the Best Christmas Present ever. We gave them a golf cart!

First, some backstory. My parents have lived in the same house for 45 years. In 2014, the middle sister found the perfect home, directly across the street from Mom and Dad. They are so close that though impractical, a zip line between the two is feasible. Then this past May, our baby sister moved from Chicago, around the corner and five doors down. Dad often jokes that if this were Monopoly, they’d only need one more for a hotel. So, half of my family lives within 200 yards of each other in what is slowly becoming a compound.

Enter the golf-cart! Middle Sister braved a potential Facebook Marketplace murderer from Carollton, Ky., to purchase an obviously used four-seater, only to have the windshield blow off on her way back. I nearly rammed the thing through a neighbor’s fence as we prepared for the big reveal.

But it was all worth it when my parents were lured outside with lies of carolers and saw it barreling down the street, decked in colored lights and a bow. Mom’s joy in particular was priceless. Now, they can visit and transport grandkids even when hobbled while being the coolest old people on the block.

Best Christmas present ever!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Thompson said. “Another storm sewer will be installed between Monument and Grant down 12th Street. (Restoration) of streets and sidewalks and the continued work on the rain gardens at 10th and Wayne (streets) will also be completed in 2018.”

City preps for 2018, highlights infrastructure and downtown development

By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com With further development of downtown and major infrastructure projects among the highlights, the City of Noblesville is looking ahead to 2018 with the continuation of many projects that began in 2017.

“Our goal is to continue growing the city and managing that growth through efficient services and infrastructure improvements,” Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear said. “In 2017, the city began Distlear work on several projects and initiatives that will greatly benefit the community, like the Pleasant Street Study, Downtown District Committee, Housing Study Phase II and III and River Activation, and we’ll be able to share more information to the public as the studies end and the projects progress.”

downtown arts district In 2017, the city designated a large portion of downtown as the Noblesville Cultural Arts District. In 2018, Economic Development Director Judi Johnson said more work will be done to cultivate the district and Noblesville Arts Council, which is made up of a district committee, public art committee, events committee and marketing committee.

“Nickel Plate Arts will play a more Johnson direct role in managing Noblesville’s Cultural Arts District and development of the local creative economy,” Johnson said. “Nickel Plate Arts, through the leadership of its president, Aili McGill, has the knowledge and expertise necessary to grow the city’s arts resources and will continue to unite the local arts McGill and cultural resources around an inspiring and innovative vision for the future.

“McGill will serve as a consultant to, and coordinator for, the city economic development department in regards to all things art and culture,” Johnson added. “She will facilitate and provide leadership of the Noblesville Arts Council.”

The city also has provided a $5,000 marketing and promotion sponsorship to the arts council for more visibility in the city.

STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN In October 2017, the City of Noblesville hired the

consulting firm Context LLC to create the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan.

“Essentially, the goal is to create a ‘wow’ factor so people know when they enter and leave downtown Noblesville,” Ditslear said. “The plan is in the early stages, but it will extend the downtown borders farther out from the Square and create a more functional space for cars and people.”

Assistant Planning Director Caleb Gutshall said Context is acquiring data and researching past planning initiatives in Noblesville.

“In tandem, they are meeting with various stakeholder groups to create a vision for the downtown streetscape and developing goals and guidelines that will shape the backbone of the plan,” Gutshall said. “Starting in 2018, the consultant team will begin to engage the public and stakeholder groups as part of a market analysis of the downtown area. The market analysis will examine economic trends in downtown and identify economic strengths, opportunities and aspirations of the community moving forward. A draft plan will be presented to the public, stakeholder groups, and the Downtown District Committee in the spring of 2018 to gain additional input and direction. The consultant will revise the plan based on the feedback. The final product is anticipated for adoption in the fall of 2018. Substantially transformative streetscape projects should begin in 2019.”

infrasturcture PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL PLANT In fall 2017, Noblesville Utilities began the federal, unfunded mandate of building a phosphorus removal plant, which will be completed in late 2018.

“The Phosphorus Removal project is progressing slowly,” Noblesville Utilities Director Ray Thompson said. “Work … to be completed in 2018 is to replace the old, leaking, underground air supply system with above-grade stainless steel piping, installation of new energy efficient blowers with control systems and Thompson to continue the conversion of our lighting to LED, including the overhead yard lighting.”

LONG TERM CONTROL PLAN PHASE 4 UPDATE The Noblesville Utilities Dept. started Phase 4 to address separating of storm and sewer lines in northern Old Town.

“Work to be completed in 2018 includes the installation of three storm sewers at 12th Street running east at Clinton, Logan and Conner (streets), which should help with the short-term flooding during extreme, heavy rains,”

road projects Drivers in Noblesville will see at least four larger road projects coming in 2018 – the extension of Herrimann Boulevard between 141st Street and 146th Street, a roundabount at 19th and Pleasant streets, the completion of road improvements on 141st Street east of Olio Road and the resurfacing and repair of Greenfield Avenue from Ind. 37 to Boden Road.

PLEASANT STREET The expansion and extension of Pleasant Street still is in the works. Beery said preliminary design options are being prepared, but the overall project is still unfunded and does not have a definite timeline.

“The Pleasant Street project is vital to creating a connector between the eastside and westside of Noblesville while relieving traffic from (Ind.) 32 and through our historic downtown square,” Ditslear said. “Preliminary planning began this summer along Pleasant Street from (Ind.) 37 to Hague Road. An additional study on the environmental impact started in August. The goal remains to hold a public meeting in early 2018 so the city can share the preliminary results and impacts.

IND. 37 CORRIDOR Like the Pleasant Street project, City Engineer John Beery said the overhaul of Ind. 37 to rid its intersections of stoplights also remains unfunded with no timeline, but that the city is attempting to work with the Indiana Dept. of TransBeery portation for a funding solution.

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PARKS & RECREATION PARKS Assistant Parks Director Mike Hoffmeister said he is looking forward to adding some new programming to Federal Hill Commons, including adding more concerts, Flashback Fridays, a full year of food truck Fridays and another year of WZPL’s Kids Day. The park also Hoffmeister will see small upgrades, additional lighting and more.

Hoffmeister said Forest Park also will see changes, including a central restroom, tennis court renovations and a possibly a pickleball field.

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TRAILS City Engingeer John Beery said work on the Midland Trace trailhead at Hazel Dell Road will be ongoing through 2018.

“The trailhead, rest area and trail signage between Hazel Dell and Gray Roads will be finished this spring,” Beery said.

“The next phase of the project from Hazel Dell Road to Willowview Road has been awarded and will begin construction late this winter or early spring.”

In an update on the proposed Nickel Plate Trail, Beery said the city is awaiting the National Surface Transportation Board’s decision on the railbanking application submitted by the City of Noblesville and City of Fishers.

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Public safety POLICE Noblesville Chief of Police Kevin Jowitt said projects begun in 2017 will be continued in 2018.

“We made significant changes in 2017 and will continue with those: Intelligence Unit, Problem Oriented Policing Team, Traffic Unit and District Jowitt Policing,” Jowitt said.

“Nothing new is on the horizon in our operations (for 2018). We will continue automating as much as possible. Asset management and fleet management are our primary focus for 2018. Both of those areas are partially automated but still have significant manual processes involved.”

FIRE Public Information Officer Trevor Hash said the Noblesville Fire Dept. will see changes in equipment in 2018.

“We will be taking possession of three new apparatus – an engine, a ladder truck and ambulance in 2018,” Hash said. “The engine will go to Station 71 and the ladder and ambuHash lance will be at Station 77.

These are all replacing older apparatus that will be removed from service. The fire department also will be remounting one of the backup ambulances (putting a new chassis under an existing box).”

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Jeanette Wiles wanted to lose weight, but she wanted to keep it off.

“I wanted to lose weight, but I weight loss wanted to do it in a sustainable manner,” said Wiles, a Noblesville resident. “In the past, I’d been on a yo-yo. I’d lose weight and not feel so good and gain some weight. I wanted to do something I could continue doing.”

So, Nelson decided to start with Riverview Health’s Body Knowledge program in late March 2017. The program began in November 2016.

Wiles, 74, has lost 36 pounds of fat.

Brittany Nelson, registered dietitian and corporate wellness supervisor, runs the program that uses Bod Pod, which measures fat and lean body mass.

“We’ve had all different types of clients. That includes people that are more athletic or athletes that want Bod Pod measurements monthly to see how body composition is changing,” Nelson said. “With our clients, we’ve had really good success.”

Nelson said programs range in length from four weeks to 10 months.

Wiles has been doing Bod Pod since March 28, 2017. The program is 16 weeks. Nelson said the longer program allows for setting long- and short-term goals “We can give them the education they need as far as nutrition and calories needed for weight loss,” Nelson

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Wiles said she had never tried much of an exercise program in the past.

“What Bod Pod did for me was motivate me to see what I needed to do,” Wiles said of exercise. “I was losing weight, but I really (was) starting to lose muscle, which I feel has been a problem in the past as I’ve tried to lose weight. With this program, I went to a trainer, and he gave me strength-training exercises, so I can see now with Bod Pod, I’m losing fat but not muscle.”

Wiles is involved with the Aqua Joints exercise program at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness in Noblesville.

“It’s a love-hate relationship with my elliptical,” Wiles said. “I hate to do it, but I miss it when I don’t do it.”

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The first time Zach Rosing was asked to help with a theater production, he was sure he was the theater wrong man for the job.

By the time the run concluded, he was sure theater production was in his blood.

“I first got involved in producing theater in 2008, when a friend asked me to help with Rosing a local independent production of the musical ‘Bare,’” Rosing said. “I wasn’t much of a theater person before that, and I’m certainly not an actor, but I realized the various skills from my video and media production business translated very well to theater.

“I made a lot of great friends, and from there I was hooked.”

He still is.

A 2001 graduate of Zionsville Community High School, Rosing has produced more than 20 shows since 2008. His most recent effort is the rock musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” which begins an eight-performance run Jan. 5 at the Epilogue Players Theatre in Indianapolis.

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From left, Kate Homan (Yitzhak) and Tim Hunt (Hedwig) from “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.”

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show with producing partner Zack Neiditch. Collaborating under the moniker Zach & Zack, Rosing and Neiditch share responsibilities, which are rather easy to identify.

Rosing produces, and Neiditch directs.

“For ‘Hedwig,’ I’m in charge of a variety of responsibilities, including assembling a staff, money, marketing, including tak-

ing photos and designing artwork, securing the venue, ticketing, etc.,” Rosing said. “Basically, all the behind-the-scenes administrative stuff. I’m also the sound designer for the show.”

A longtime Zionsville resident who moved to Indianapolis a few years ago, Rosing has worked on his own productions and done others for theater companies. He is a three-time winner of NUVO’s Best Locally Produced Play for his work on “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “The Great Bike Race” and “The Gab.” He is producing “Hedwig” for the second time.

A stage musical that opened OffBroadway in 1998, “Hedwig” tells the fictional tale of Hedwig Schmidt, an East German “rock goddess” who makes it over the Berlin Wall after a botched sexchange operation and learns “a thing or two” about life along the way. The cast includes Tim Hunt (who is also the associate producer) as Hedwig Schmidt and Kate Homan as Yitzhak.

Rosing last produced “Hedwig” in 2014.

“I’m excited to revisit it in an intimate, 50-seat venue,” Rosing said. “We always try to surpass expectations for what a nomadic theater company can produce.

Audiences should expect an evening they’ll never forget. Also, it will be loud.”

The show contains mature content and is recommended for people 16 and older. For more, visit zachandzack.com; Facebook.com/ZachAndZack; or Instagram @zachnzack.

Rock musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”

• Where: Epilogue Players theatre, 1849 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis

• Shows: 9 p.m. Jan. 5; 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Jan. 6; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11; 9 p.m. Jan. 12; 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Jan. 13; and 7 p.m. Jan. 14 • Admission: $25 opening night; $30 all other performances • For tickets: Visit zachandzack.com

Songbook applications due March 25 editorial@youarecurrent.com The Great American Songbook Foundation’s nationwide application process for its 2018 Songbook Academy summer intensive program is under way. The music and performance program for high school students is led by Foundation founder and five-time Grammy Award nominee Michael Feinstein.

The weeklong Songbook Academy is the only high school intensive in the U.S. focused on jazz standards and classic Broadway and Hollywood songs, known as the Great American Songbook. The academy is scheduled for July 21 to 28 at the Songbook Foundation’s headquarters, the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

U.S. high school students are invited to submit videos with performances of two contrasting songs from the Great American Songbook genre. The 2018 application deadline is March 25.

Forty students nationwide are selected each year for this opportunity to participate in workshops and masterclasses.

“These young peoples’ lives are forever changed by the experience, and they stay bonded to each other,” Feinstein stated in a press release. “Whether they become professional musicians or not is not the point.

The goal is just to give them the joy of experiencing this music, and the eloquence and beauty of the emotions and feelings that are expressed in it.”

For more, visit TheSongbook.org.

Westfield — Cam Clark will perform live music at 6 p.m. Jan. 5 at Urban Vines, 303 E 161st St. Carmel — The Bishops will headline the New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at The Palladium in Carmel at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $95. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org Fishers — Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie will be open until Jan. 7. See a variety of amateur and professional gingerbread houses. Viewing the houses is free with general admission.

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If you aren’t used to picking out flavors, get an idea by looking at the description on the back of the bottle. You may see words like “hints of…chocolate, red berry, nutmeg, leather, tropical fruit.” Figure out your sweet spot.

Tell the clerk what you usually drink and why. For example: “I am just polishing off the last of my 2005 Gravity Hills Killer Climb Syrah. I really like the bacon fat and

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At $56ish the Maison Brotte ‘Les Murets’ is totally worth it. If you’d rather go with mad pepper tonight, 1000 Stories Zinfandel at about $20 is an affordable option. You could also go with a young Rioja from Spain or even a sweet Port like Quinta do Noval, Noval Black. About $23.” You’ve just gotten four diverse options to choose from, each with a little something you already know that you’ll enjoy.

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To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy meets ‘Joseph’ cast “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” cast members, front row, from left, David Cunningham, Jonathon Studdard, Erin Worman, Jeff Angel, middle row, from left, Zack Clar, Matthew Altman and Jacob Butler, back row, and Anna Lee pose for Where’s Amy backstage minutes before the show starts at Civic Theatre at The Tarkington. Go see “Joseph,” as it’s a must-see for the holiday season and New Year. The show’s performances end Jan. 7. Visit civictheatre.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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included hit singles “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It,” which both went to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Serving as opening act for Carrie Underchart. He became the first male solo artist wood on her 2016 Storyteller Tour provided to debut with back-to-back No. 1 another boost to concert Easton Corbin. hits in 17 years.

Other top hits include “Lovin’ You “Absolutely. That’s is Fun” and the album title track “All what it’s about, exposure,” Corbin Over the Road” in 2012 and “Baby Be said. “She appeals to a wide variety My Love Song” from the “About to of people, whether that be a counGet Real” album in 2015. try audience or pop audience. So, it “The hits are what people want absolutely helped to expose me to Corbin to hear, so you get out and do some of those folks.” those,” Corbin said. “It’s all about having a Corbin will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at good time. We’re going to do our hits. We’re The Palladium in Carmel. Corbin said he has going to do stuff off the new record they’ve made solo appearances in the Indianapolis never heard.” area before but this is his first time at The Corbin’s roots are in traditional country, Palladium. but his sound includes other influences.

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REPAIRS.

REASONABLY PRICED. RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING

Cy Clayton Cadwalader

cy@3CPlumbing.com

Get your card in front of 126,095 households!

Call Dennis O’Malia @ 317.370.0749 for details

CPA-Attorney Since 1971

Lic. # PC1Q701074

From protecting assets to estate planning

317-844-1303 • CPAttorney.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES CHIP TRAIN REMODELING KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • BASEMENTS

317.850.5114

16 years experience Free home inspection Guaranteed work/referrals

From tax return From accounting preparation to business to U.S. Tax Court transactions

Remodeling Carmel and Zionsville since 1992 Licensed • Bonded • Insured Chip Train 317-258-2650 • chiptrain@msn.com

Clean of Hearts Cleaning Service Collecting dust since 2005

• Residential Cleaning • Move Ins/Move Outs • Quality Service • Free Quote • Satisfaction Guaranteed

WALLA PAINTING

Small Local Business - Servicing Hamilton County 2010-2016 Angie’s List Service Award Winner Fully Insured and Bonded - FREE ESTIMATES Discounts on high quality paints

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“JEFF” OF ALL TRADES • PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL • TILING, CARPENTRY & MORE! TURN YOUR ‘TO DO’ LIST INTO A ‘TO DONE’ LIST

HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC.

FREE ESTIMATES

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Any job of $250 or more “JEFF” OF ALL TRADES 317-797-8181 Coupon must be presented at time of estimate.

Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 1/31/18.

• Interior / Exterior • Full prep • Walls, Ceilings, Trim • Decks, Fences, Cabinets

Insurance Specialist ROSE ROOFING Storm Damage

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS

Since 1993

$150-175 for most rooms 2 coats & patching on walls

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

wallapainting.com 317.656.7045

848-7634

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Member Central Indiana

HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Protect Your Assets For Your Children and Grandchildren

• Estate Planning & Reviews • Power of Attorney • Health Care • Wills Directives • Trusts • Living Wills • Pet Trusts

Law Office of

Wesley N. Hoppenrath

3501 Westfield Rd, Suite 101 • Westfield IN (317) 913-2828 info@hoppenrathlaw.com • www.hoppenrathlaw.com

Licensed, insured & bonded • Kitchen/Bath Remodeling

Member of the Indiana and Indianapolis Bar Associations

• Custom Decks • Finished Basements • Ceramic Tile

Karen Tanner Real Estate Group Annie Greenberg Schweiger REALTOR/Broker

• Wood Floors

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• Doors & Windows • Interior & Exterior Painting • Drywall • Plumbing & Electrical

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Home | Life | Auto | Business

Office: 317-660-5494 Cell: 317-703-9575

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Free Estimates & Satisfaction Guaranteed

• Roofing and Siding • Room Additions • Power Washing • Decorative & Regular Concrete • Handyman Services

simpsonconstructionservices.com

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• Interior/Exterior

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• Kitchen Cabinets • Residential/Commercial

15% OFF

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ARMESON

LECTRIC LLC Brian Harmeson (317)414-9146

Owner/Master Electrician bharmeson@harmesonelectric.com Locally owned and operated in Hamilton County Licensed-Bonded-Insured/Residential-Commercial Carmel, Fishers, Geist, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville

WHEN YOUR LIFE CHANGES, YOUR INSURANCE SHOULD DO THE SAME. Commercial/Residential Gutter Cleaning • Pressure Washing Fully Insured • Free Estimates

Michael Pettygrove, Agent 240 East Carmel Drive | Carmel Office: (317) 846-5861 Cell: (317) 506-9239

10% off Gutter, Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing (Offer expires 1-31-18)

(317) 645-8373 • www.TopShineWindowCleaning.com

Classifieds

VISA, MasterCard acceptedReach 126,095 homes weekly

now hiring

Michael.Pettygrove@infb.com

now hiring

Carmel Clay Schools is Hiring!

For pricing e-mail your ad to classifieds@youarecurrent.com

services

services

Will do Fall cleanup, trim shrubs, clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint, do odd jobs, demo small buildings, provide personal services.

Fully insured. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135; shidelerjay@gmail.com

Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun All levels - in Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856

C&H TREE SERVICE

• Bus Drivers • Bus Aides Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/ccs/onlineapp/

Email: abeaven@ccs.k12.in.us or call 317-844-8207.

Allied Solutions is hosting a Career Fair

Top pay, including OT and Bonus Flexible Schedules

in the second floor lobby! Candidates will be able to meet with a member of the Recruiting team at • IT • Claims

• Data Entry • Mail Room Services

• Customer Service

• And More!

ALLIED SOLUTIONS OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

Job Training & Supportive Staff Guaranteed FT Hours

No experience required! Must have a desire to make a difference in someone’s life – including yours!!! Visit us at www.senior1care.com NOW HIRING!!! FT & PT EMPLOYEES WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS! Call 317-652-6175 to set up an interview or stop by our office at 598 W Carmel Drive, Suite F, Carmel, IN 46032 EOE

SNOW & ICE REMOVAL

Locally owned/operated over 42 Years

*Residential /Commercial *FREE ESTIMATES 1-317- 491-3491

Pet & House Sitting Service www.pawpatrolindy.com 18 years Experience

317-802-6565 317-432-1627

“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding” Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield

Join us on Saturday, January 27, from 10am–3pm

the event. We have openings for the following:

Become a Senior1Care Caregiver Today!

If you are compassionate, reliable and love the elderly, join our family business!

Free CNA Training is offered to FT (32 hrs) employees!

Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED -- FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-238-9314

Guitar Lessons

350 Veterans Way | Carmel, IN 46032 AlliedSolutions.net/careers

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Nick’s Tree Service AVAILABLE SERVICES

• Tree Removal • Trimming • Stump Grinding • Finish Grading • Bucket Truck Work • Climbing • Lot clearing

CALL TODAY! (317) 524-9100

January 2, 2018

Current in Noblesville

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services

services

services

services

merchandise

PHOTO SCANNING SERVICE.

Have your photos scanned and saved to a DVD, which is a great way to preserve and share your photos with family and friends. Contact Nancy at 317-900-1133 or visit www.photos4keeps.com.

Puzzle Answers

merchandise

ACCENT BICYCLES FEATURING

Guitar Lessons

Blix • Currie • Faraday • Juiced Stromer • Smart • Diamondback

With Baker Scott

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons near Carey Road & 146th Carmel 317-

910-6990

.com Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Cars: BEETLE, BRONCO, CHARGER, JAGUAR, MUSTANG, RAM; Cities: CORK, DUBLIN, GALWAY, LIMERICK, WATERFORD; Parks: LINCOLN, POKAGON, SHADE, SHAKAMAK; Stores: ACE, HOME DEPOT, LOWE’S; Colors: BLUE, GOLD; Honoree: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR

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MOBILE SHARPENING & MAINTENANCE Specializing in lawn care, residential and commercial.

Sharpening mower blades, hedge trimmer blades, chain saws, garden tools.

Maintenance, oil changes, filters, grease or lube.

317-937-2803

The Electric Bike Center

622 Rangeline Rd, Suite S, Carmel • 317-506-6902 AUCTION

AUCTION

The Home of Plug and Play RETAIL • REHEARSE • REPAIR Now offering guitar, drum and voice lessons Ask about our HD video services Fully equipped studios, In-ear (“silent”) studio Book Studio A for private parties, CD release events, showcases, recitals, meetings and more!

Come see for yourself why hundreds of bands and performers refine their shows in our studios!

Call Rick Kingston at 317.979.0137 340 Ridgepoint Drive, Carmel 46032 kingstonsmusicshowcase.com

THANK YOU!

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Bolt For The Heart, the Indiana State Police, our many sponsors and our record number of participants this year, we humbly thank you for being a part of this year’s Bolt.

The Bolt For The Hear Thanksgiving Family 5K 2017 was our best year yet in terms of participants.

Happiest of Holidays and a safe and properous New Year!

BoltForTheHeart.com

Hundreds of families started a new tradition 3000 Participants! Up 20% over last year Placed 90 AED’s in ISP Patrol cars

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The Shepherd family wishes you a blessed and joyful holiday.

Happy New Year