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From left, AT&T Indiana President Bill Soards, Indiana Integrated Public Safety Commission Executive Director David Vice, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear, Noblesville Police Chief Kevin Jowitt and Noblesville Fire Chief Greg Wyant announce that the City of Noblesville has become the first in the state to subscribe its public safety departments to FirstNet. (Submitted photo)

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On Feb. 1, Noblesville became the first city in Indiana to link its public safety departments to FirstNet, a POLICE & FIRE network dedicated to public safety.

As a result, all of Noblesville’s police, fire and EMS personnel use the platform built

by AT&T and the First Responder Network Authority.

“We are proud to be the anchor tenant in Indiana and one of the first cities nationwide for this cutting-edge public safety communications platform,” Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear stated in a press release. “We want to lead in technology and public safety, and this move allows us to do both and provide better service to our first responders, residents and guests in times of need.”

FirstNet is the nation’s first nationwide public safety communications platform dedicated to first responders.

Noblesville officials said by subscribing to FirstNet, its public safety departments will stay connected to critical information. FirstNet helps ensure its personnel can easily and quickly communicate with one another.

The communications platform provides the city with an additional tool for everyday public safety situations as well as emergency events.

“Communication networks become congested in disasters, emergencies or even large city events or concerts at Ruoff Home

Mortgage Music Center,” Noblesville Police Chief Kevin Jowitt stated. “With FirstNet, first responders and other public safety personnel will access one highly secure, nationwide, interoperable communications platform that will support voice, data, text and video communications.”

“By becoming the first community in Indiana to officially sign on to FirstNet, the City of Noblesville has shown tremendous leadership in public safety,” AT&T Indiana President Bill Soards stated. “This move to the FirstNet platform gives Noblesville the advanced tools they need to make their communications simpler, faster, more collaborative and more secure.”

City officials said several factors played a part in the decision to use FirstNet, primarily access and reliability. The platform gives first responders priority instead of using a congested network.

“The amount of connectivity and its reliability is absolutely mission-critical,” Noblesville Fire Chief Greg Wyant stated. “Our communication needs extend beyond phones to connecting our computers to our dispatch center, our EKG monitors to the hospital and many other devices that have a direct impact on firefighter and citizen safety and health care outcomes. These must remain connected, especially during major events, which is historically when cellular systems have been overloaded.”

Noblesville officials also said FirstNet will help first responders communicate with ease across agencies and state lines.

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WIN expanding opportunities

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which meets every other month. It runs from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Smith House, 444 Lafayette Rd. Refreshments are provided, and the event is free.

Although plans have been in the WIN alternates Coffee and Connect and works for nearly five years, Women in a similar networking event, Dine and CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Develop, every other month.

“We have a coordinator of the evening who has an activity at each table Noblesville is looking to expand oppordiscussing professional development,” tunities for its members.

Hudson said. “They have dinner and This year, the Noblesville Chamber learn something new.” of Commerce committee wants The events lead up to a conto connect local business ference May 16 at the Ivy Tech women to network and create campus in Noblesville. friendships.

“That’s where we have a “What we are trying to do main-event speaker, lunch, is provide opportunities for networking workshops. That’s networking, partnership and an annual event, and it was ongoing education to empower Hudson in the fall last year,” Hudson local business women,” comsaid. “We wanted to have more organic mittee member Lisa Hudson said. “We opportunities for women. We are defiare trying to build friendship and connitely having a more focused approach nections, share ideas and expertise. this year with getting more people We also open up to anyone in Indiainvolved.” napolis and Hamilton County wanting To RSVP for Coffee and Connect, to build connections.”

Dine and Develop or to learn more, visit This year, WIN is offering some new noblesvillechamber.com. programs to its members, such as Coffee and Connect, a networking event

Meet a public servant: Drew Kjeldsen

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Hometown: Indianapolis Rank: First-class firefighter, Noblesville Fire Dept.

Kjeidsen Years of service: 6 Station/Crew: Station 75, A-Crew EMT or Paramedic: EMT Technical Rescue Team: No Dive Team: Yes Hazardous Materials Team: nNo Hobbies: “My wife and kids (5-year-old-boy, 3-yearold-girl and 3-month-old boy) are where most of my time is spent, but I also try to find time for basketball, cycling, bow hunting, woodworking, camping/hiking/ backpacking, skiing. I’m always open to trying out something new.”

Community involvement: “My wife and I have volunteered with Westfield Younglife for the past 10 years, and it’s a big part of our family. My wife, Sarah, began working fulltime for Younglife a little over three years ago.”

What he did before NFD: “I graduated from Indiana Wesleyan with a degree in finance and business administration and did financial planning for a year before deciding to begin pursuing the fire department. I had always worked for my dad in our family landscaping Community Features business and also substitute taught at Westfield schools for a couple of years.”

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Humane Society taking Valentine’s sponsorships — The Humane Society of Hamilton County is asking the public to give $25 Valentine’s Day sponsorships in memory of a someone special – human or animal.

The cost will sponsor one of the hundreds of Humane Society animals for two days. Each sponsorship will be recognized with a heart donning the kennel of the animal. Sponsorships can be purchased at hamiltonhumane.com.

Conner Prairie free admission day—On Presidents’ Day, Feb. 19, Conner Prairie will offer free admission. Throughout the day, the park will have history’s greatest presidents and first ladies giving presentations and mingling with partygoers for George Washington’s birthday. For more, visit connerprairie.org.

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HCAA FEATURES NEW JURIED ARTISTS’ WORK

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On Feb. 2, the Hamilton County Artists’ Association featured its new juried artists’ works. (Above) Volunteers, from left, Linda Tyler, Sue Payne and Alys Caviness-Gober pause near a display honoring Ken Bloomhurst, who recently died. (Right) Kevin Hughey is a new juried artist.

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Teacher to explore life in Kenya

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“For You Are A Kenyan Child.”

“It describes a child who lives in Kenya and it goes through his day,” Mbath said.

Kenyan culture will come alive for kids “The book has Swahili words that I can at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public teach them. There are also items Library Feb. 20 when LIBRARY a teacher who spent that pop up in the book that I physically have that I used while I five years overseas was there. It allows the kids to feel, shares what she learned through touch and see exactly what they’re the experience. seeing in the book.”

Stephanie Mbath of Noblesville Children will be able to make a taught fourth grade at the West traditional Masai craft.

Nairobi School as a teacher with Mbath “There is a tribe in Kenya called Wycliffe Bible Translators. She said the Masai tribe,” Mbath said. “The craft she had always wanted to teach and live will be a necklace that they wear. I have overseas. real ones from Kenya to show the kids.

“At the time, the school system here They’re made out of beads, but we’ll do a was very saturated with teachers, and it kid version.” was very difficult to get a job,” Mbath said.

“I had three invitations (to teach abroad).

KENYAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCE One was the Philippines, one was Thailand and one was a school in Kenya. When I was When: 10:30 a.m. Feb. 20 little I always thought it would be fun to Where: Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public go to Africa. So, when I was actually apLibrary, 250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville proached with the idea of those three, KeCost: Free nya just jumped out at me.”

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INTERACTIVE ARTS EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEK Compiled by Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com GRASSROOTS MUSIC OPEN JAM Join Hamilton East Public Library staff from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 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. Registration is not required for this free event but will help determine seating. For more, visit hepl.lib.in.us, or call the adult services department at 317-770-3215.

VALENTINE’S DAY DATE NIGHT From 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14, 15 and 16, Nickel Plate Arts will host date nights at its Noblesville campus, 107 S. Eighth St. Projects for couples, friends, mothers and daughters, double dates groups and girls nights out can be done anytime during these three-hour events, which include live performances by local musicians, writers and performers, a wine/beer bar, hors d’oeuvres and more. Cost is $10 per activity for two.

Special discounts are available on an allinclusive package. Visit nickelplatearts.org/ signature-events/valentines-day to sign up.

MAKE IT/TAKE IT CRAFT: WOOD YOU NAME IT? Join Hamilton East Public Library staff to make a customized wooden plaque with the first or last name of your choice from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 15. Guests of this make it/take it craft program can specify the name they want on their plaque when they register, as staff will prepare the template ahead of time. The class is free for those 18 and older, and registration is required. For more, visit hepl.lib.in.us.

‘100 DAYS OF ABSTRACTS’ Each month, Nickel Plate Arts presents a showcase of artwork by a local artist or art group inside our Stephenson House Gallery, 107 S. Eighth St. For February, the arts organization welcomes Tori Weyers’ “100 Days of Abstracts” exhibit, a collection of the artist’s works formed during her personal project described in the show title. An opening reception will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17, and the public is invited to attend. The exhibit will be open to the public during regular business hours, from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through the month. For more on Weyers and her work, visit drawriot.com.

DRUMMING CIRCLE SERIES Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274 Logan St., holds its drumming circle on the first and third Sundays of each month. The next ses-

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Guests are encouraged to bring their own handheld percussion instrument. Each session runs from 2 to 4 p.m., and the group will learn drumming basics. For more, visit the Logan Street Sanctuary Facebook page.

JEWELRY-MAKING INTRODUCTION Learn to make your own jewelry using beads from around the world. Guests of this Hamilton East Public Library craft program, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 20, will take home a finished piece at the end of the evening. This class is taught by Emily Wasonga of Love’s Hangover. Registration is required at hepl.lib.in.us.

‘PAINT THE TOWN RED’ Red is the color of love, among many things, so Nickel Plate Arts thought it only appropriate to devote its February exhibit to exploring the color. The “Paint the Town Red” exhibit will showcase the works of Community Artists from the area. Artists from a wide variety of backgrounds and styles will display works in a range of mediums that showcase different shades of red through Feb. 24. The exhibit will be on display during normal gallery hours, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

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Brunner earns Hall of Fame nod

Ex-sportswriter opens sports card shop downtown

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Conrad Brunner figured opening a sports cards shop was a logical move.

“What else is a retired sportswriter going to do to finish out?”

COVER STORY Brunner said.

Bruno’s Shoebox, featuring mostly vintage sports cards and sports games, opened at 50 N. Ninth St., Noblesville, on Jan. 9, one day after his 60th birthday.

Brunner left his job covering the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers with 1070 The Fan in August. Brunner came to Indianapolis to write for The Indianapolis News in 1988.

The News merged staffs with The Indianapolis Star in 1995. Brunner remained with The Star until 2000 when he joined Pacers. com. In 2011, he joined 1070, writing stories and making radio appearances.

Brunner’s personal memorabilia collection remains in a shoebox at home. He grew up a Washington Redskins and Washington Senators fan. He and his two older brothers had amassed a huge collection growing up.

“We had thousands upon thousands of cards, and my parents threw them out when we moved,” said Brunner, who lives in Lawrence. “So, you have that pain that lingers.

I’ve always had an affinity for it, almost always older stuff. I don’t know if I’m trying to recreate the memories or get back what I had. I’ve always had a passion for that and games.”

Jayson Manship, who once worked with the Pacers, owned several businesses in the building where Brunner’s store is located. He offered Brunner a spot a couple of months ago in his game store shop.

“It was a lucky break for me because I have a home base instead of traveling around to go to shows all the time,” Brunner said.

Andy Albert, who owns a sports card store in Indianapolis, is one of two people who motivated Brunner.

“He’s been encouraging,” Brunner said. “He made me feel about the hobby again.”

The other motivator was Brody Stephens, an 8-year-old boy from New Palestine who died in April 2017 of viral complications from his battle with leukemia.

“All through his struggles, he came to the card shows,” Brunner said. “I was impressed this young guy had so much respect for vin-

Former sportswriter Conrad Brunner has opened Bruno’s Shoebox in Noblesville. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

Brunner, left, reporting from his press row seat, far left, at a Bulls vs. Pacers game. (Submitted photo)

tage cards. He wanted a Pete Maravich rookie card. He wanted Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Hank Aaron. You don’t see that with young kids. He would show up, and I would have something special for him at a show. When he passed way, I found out that his dream was to open a card shop after he played in the NBA, of course.”

So, Brunner and other sports card show dealers created Brody’s Card Shop for his funeral service. They brought their showcases

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Brunner toes the line at a Colts practice.

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and got his collection.

“Brody was 8, and he sort of had his whole life planned out,” Brunner said. “I was almost 60 then and didn’t know what I was going to do for the next five to 10 years of my life. I thought, I’m going to do this. At the time, it was more about doing shows, and then this opportunity came up.”

The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

In late January, it was announced Conrad Brunner would be inducted into the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame in April.

Greg Rakestraw, the program director for 107.5 FM and 1070 The Fan during Brunner’s tenure there, said the honor is well deserved.

“If you’re writing a career review as to what truly sets Bruno apart, I think his move to Pacers.com was a true trendsetter,” said Rakestraw, now the operations manager for Network Indiana. “He ushered in the era of legitimate sports journalism on team websites. Now, that’s a given on virtually any major pro team’s website. It wasn’t when Bruno first made the move.”

Rakestraw said Brunner made the transition to covering the Pacers and Colts appear easy when he joined 1070 when it really wasn’t.

“He’s as talented of a person as I’ve ever been around, and his work ethic was second to none,” Rakestraw said. “I had to remind him to slow the pace down every once in a while, because he was so connected to providing content on both teams at the same time.”

Brunner said covering the 1993-94 Pacers, who reached the Eastern Conference Finals, was the most compelling experience of his career.

“From figuring out Larry Brown, to watching Reggie Miller emerge as one of the sport’s great clutch players, to marveling at Byron Scott’s leadership and ability to hit the singlebiggest shot in franchise history to beat the Magic in Orlando in Game 1 of the playoffs, to seeing the city embrace the team, truly, for the first time since the ABA years, that was the year that made everything afterward possible,” Brunner said.

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Commentary by Terry Anker None of us are indispensable. Sure, we may contribute. We might even add value in a way that is uniquely our own. But, is it fair to imagine that we fill a role so incontrovertibly without compare that no other human (or machine) might be able to take our place? They would never be us – we are all precious individuals, no doubt; yet, could they fill our shoes differently?

Still, once in a while, there is a singular person who challenges this certainty. Hamilton County Superior Court Judge Steve Nation may be such a human. Even though he has served with distinction for 24 years, acting as a leader to his peers throughout our state, this does not comment on his professional accomplishment and distinction. Instead, it notes that Judge Nation takes a far broader view of community.

From the bench of authority, he dispensed justice under the law. Still, as he shed the black robes of the jurist, he picked up the work of preventing the conditions that kept him fully employed in his day job.

He lent his considerable experience to the intractable problems of domestic violence, senior abuse, veterans’ reintegration, traffic safety, homelessness, education and juvenile justice. As much as he educates those at his side on these scads of nonprofit boards and commissions about the rules and peccadillos of law, he learns from those on the frontline about the root of criminal activity and the impact on its victims.

Although none of us is truly without replacement, some of us are worthy of emulation. Others are likely to step up, each in their own way, and we are lucky to have them. If we don’t see them, then be them.

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

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Side effects of rock bottom Commentary by Eric McKinney Homeowner boards love to feel like they’re getting a good deal – who doesn’t? But negotiating the lowest possible management fee with your management company could end up costing your community more for yearly maintenance and capital improvement projects than what’s saved on the management fee.

When a property management company agrees to manage communities for ‘rock-bottom’ fees, it requires that they manage additional properties (to offset decreased management fee revenue on a per property basis) to remain profitable, which translates to their community managers having less time to devote to each of their communities.

Community managers having too many properties to oversee don’t have

adequate time to properly assemble comprehensive requests for proposals, nor negotiate best pricing with qualified vendors.

This can be quite costly to a community given that an association board will invest 50 to 60 percent of annually collected homeowner dues on yearly maintenance and capital improvement needs for their community.

When negotiating, consider that a rock-bottom management fee could affect the ‘intangible’ services your community receives. To read the full column, visit youarecurrent.com Eric McKinney is a Carmel resident and 28-year veteran of the HOA/COA industry, managing partner of Cambri Management and co-founder of CommunityLynk.com. Contact Eric at ericm@cambri.com.

I was stalking Facebook the other day and came across a friend’s photograph showing her newborn twins HUMOR and two older children sprawled on the carpet. Her post read, “I just went to the grocery with all four by myself!” And I thought, “You go, girl!” It took me back to my own early days of parenting when successful momming meant I got everyone out of the house at least once and returned home with the same number of children with which I left.

Inevitably, though, and usually when I was in Meijer, some old, stranger lady would approach and say, “These are the best days of your life, honey. Enjoy them!”

My internal response? “Are you kidding me, lady? Please, God, tell me you are kidding!” Those days were long, hard and often horribly lonely. The burden of keeping little ones alive and occupied for 12 to 15 hours was enormous, and when blessed naptime was disrupted, I would nearly lose my mind, or what was left of it after playing Thomas Train for the entire morning. I longed for adult interaction, workplace stimulation, and by five p.m., a goblet of Pinot. I literally could not wait for the moment when I could ship my angels off to school and return to normal, sane adulthood.

The moral of my stumble down Memory Lane is twofold. For new parents struggling with infants/toddlers/preschoolers, hang tough. The silver lining is around the corner (or wherever your elementary school is located!). Second, if you see a mom in dairy with a rug-rat-laden cart and simply must speak, offer words of condolences or assistance. Or a bottle of scotch.

Peace out.

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

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Winter’s wind-chill factors can wreak havoc not only on our comfort, but also on our health. Here are some common sense, and unexpected, tips.

YOUR HEALTH Beyond clothes Your Metabolism plays a large part in your body’s ability to keep warm.

Avoid alcohol. Alcohol relaxes you to the point that it prevents your body from shivering, and shivering helps your body warm up naturally.

Avoid too much caffeine. In moderation, caffeine can raise your metabolism, but too much can actually short-circuit your metabolism, bringing your body temperature down.

Ginger is known to increase core temperature. Cayenne and other peppers are known to increase heart rate, which excites nerve endings. But don’t overdo it. A pinch here or there is all you need.

Complex carbohydrates are key. Unlike simple carbs that break down quickly, giving you a short spike of energy, complex carbs break down slowly. This gives you the boost that can keep your body warm throughout the day. Choose brown rice over white, whole grain breads and oatmeal or multigrain cereal for breakfast.

Most importantly, stay hydrated. We hear this message a lot during the dog days of summer, but it’s just as important in winter. Drinking seven to eight glasses of plain water per day helps your metabolism function properly. On that note, hydration can also help guard against dry skin that could be more susceptible to frostbite. Consider using moisturizing soaps and plant-based body lotions (which absorb over a longer amount of time, as opposed to water-based), especially on exposed areas such as fingers and nose.

Wrapping it up The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more detailed information on how to protect yourself in cold weather.

Check out cdc.gov/disasters/winter/staysafe/index.html, or contact your primary care provider if you have questions.

Last month, Riverview Health Physicians announced its welcoming of a new family physician to Hazel Dell Family Care, Steven DeLee, DO, CMD. STAFF “I look forward to helping people in the surrounding communities achieve their best health,� DeLee stated in a press release. “While I’m joining a health care system that provides the latest treatments and services, Riverview Health offers the feel of a smaller hospital, allowing for more personDeLee alized care, which is something I value greatly.�

As a family physician, DeLee said he believes in compassionate care that’s tailored to each person. His experience covers all ages and also includes hospice and geriatrics care. DeLee earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.

To schedule an appointment with DeLee, call 317-705-4360.

Commentary by Dr. Reeta Bhargava

Reeta Bhargava, MD, specializes in family medicine. She is a guest columnist and is located at IU Health Physicians Primary Care, 380 S. Junction Dr., Suite 100, Westfield. She can be reached by calling the office at 317-399-3550.

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on double-occupancy rooms, and will rise by $500 if a single-occupancy room is desired. The price includes roundtrip The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce airfare from Chicago; airfare within China; a nine-day stay at various fouris doing something unique this year. and five-star hotels; three meals From Oct. 6 to 14, TRAVEL the chamber will each day; English-speaking guides; bus tours; and entranctake a group of at es to all attractions. least 30 local residents on a trip DuBois said many residents to China. Chamber President Bob have shown interest. Although DuBois said there has been lots the trip doesn’t have a maxiof interest. mum amount of people required, “This is our first time venturDuBois a minimum of is 30 required. ing into offering travel experiDuBois said he doesn’t think there will ences for members of our community,” be any issue filling space.

DuBois said. “We chose China specifiThe trip isn’t limited to Noblesville cally because we wanted to offer an residents. DuBois said Florida residents international destination that had some have already signed up because they connection to central Indiana from the have friends in Noblesville who are goeconomic sense. In China, there’s a ing on the trip. number of central Indiana businesses An informational open house will be doing business in that area. This is a at 7 p.m. March 1 at the chamber offices, sightseeing trip (and) a chance to see a 1 Library Plaza. very different culture and experience all The trip must be paid in full by July the wonders of a destination they prob15. A $300 deposit is required upon ably wouldn’t visit on their own.” registration. For more, visit noblesvilThe trip costs $2,399, not including lechamber.com. the required $155 travel visa, or a $39 tip for the tour guide. The cost is based

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When: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 15 Where: 14741 Hazel Dell Crossing Candidates’ Forum for State Rep. 29 What: The chamber will host contested primary candidates for the District 29 state representative seat.

When: 11:30 a.m. Feb. 38 Where: 12160 E. 216th St. All County Networking Breakfast What: The county’s four chambers of commerce – Noblesville, Westfield, OneZone and Northern Hamilton County – will host this fast-paced networking breakfast.

When: 7:30 a.m. March 1 Where: 12156 N. Meridian St. Taste of Business What: The chamber will celebrate the opening of the new convention center at Embassy Suites at its annual Taste of Business event. The business-to-business consumer show will feature more than 80 businesses.

When: 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: 13700 Conference Center Dr. S.

F.C. Tucker sales statistics — Sellers in Noblesville are seeing home values remain steady but fly off the market quicker. According to F.C. Tucker, homes in the city sold in an average of 54 days, an impressive 29 days faster than this time last year.

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New loan officer – Michael E. Schrage, president and CEO of Centier Bank, announced the appointment of Lynne A. Coverdale as mortgage loan officer, serving the Greater Indianapolis Community through the bank’s Carmel Mortgage Production Office. To contact Coverdale, call 317-844-4649, ext. 3966, email lcoverdale@centier.com or visit Centier Bank Carmel office, 244 E. Carmel Dr. New lender formed – CENTURY 21 Scheetz and New Penn Financial have announced the formation of a new joint-venture mortgage company, Milestone Home Lending.

The partnership gives CENTURY 21 Scheetz the ability to offer clients an array of residential mortgage products, supported by an experienced, on-site lending team. For more, visit newpennfinancial.com.

Entrepreneurship series – Carmel Clay Public Library will host Selecting Your Business & Kitchen Table Entrepreneurship from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Join speaker Saidah Pearsall, founder of Shea Bodyworks, as she shares her journey from transforming a kitchen table business to a retail and online store.

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Association Indianapolis Chapter, and $2 from each ticket sale benefits the organization.

Audiences of the play “33 Variations” “(Brandt) has ALS and is deteriorating will have a firsthand look at the devastatrapidly and is working against the clock,” ing effects of ALS, also is known as Lou Jamison said. “She does depict Gehrig’s disease. through the play the deterioration THEATER Main Street Proof her symptoms, so people get ductions is producan idea of what limitations can ing the play, which follows the happen with ALS. Not all people character of Katherine Brandt, a get the same symptoms, but most musicologist recently diagnosed get the physical limitations and with ALS. Her goal is to finish a speech problems when the mind is book about Ludwig van Beethoven Jamison still sharp, but the body gives out.” and why he was obsessed with Jamison said she wants to raise $1,000 the mediocre waltz theme, “Diabelli for the foundation. Collection buckets will Variations.” be available during each show.

Director Jan Jamison said the Westfield Tickets are $14. Three performances Playhouse audience will see Brandt’s struggle with ALS symptoms. Brandt, who remain. Besides Reinking, who hails from Westfield, the cast includes Steve Jerk is played by Monica Reinking, travels to and Doug Stanton, both of Anderson; KateBonn, Germany to research Beethoven. lin Reeves, Carmel; Kelly Keller, Fishers; The time period and scenes alternate Dave Hoffman, Indianapolis; and Susan between 2009 in the U.S. and Bonn to 1819 Hill, Noblesville. Pianist Kyle Thomas is and 1823 in Austria, where Beethoven is rushing to finish his own masterpiece, “33 from Noblesville.

Jamison said “33 Variations” is a large Variations.” production for the small theater to stage.

The play is a fundraiser for the ALS

“It’s a piece of theater that is a challenge for this little theater we have,” she said. “We have incorporated music, and the piano is on stage. Our pianist is deaf, and he is playing the music written by Beethoven. It’s phenomenal and amazing to see him. The whole play itself is quite an undertaking. There are projections, music, period costumes and regular costumes and lots of scene changes that need to be running smoothly.

“The team put together to run this production has done an amazing job. It’s fascinating to folks that this caliber of a show can come from this little theater.”

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The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra will present the film “Shout! A Beatles Celebration with Glenn Gass” at 8 p.m. March 2 at Flix Brewhouse in Carmel.

The event is a benefit for Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, a youth and family development program of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Gass, Indiana University provost professor of music, developed a series of courses on the history of rock and popular music, including historical survey courses and courses devoted to the music of the Beatles and Bob Dylan.

The $75 ticket includes a pre-show meal from Flix Brewhouse, two drink tickets and a question and answer session with Gass following the show.

For more, visit flixbrewhouse.com/ carmel/shout-a-beatles-celebration-withglenn-gass.

Westfield — Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St., will host a trivia night at 7 p.m. Feb. 15.

Teams of two to six are accepted. The event has a $5 entry fee, and prizes are available.

Carmel — Singer-actress-writer Storm Large will perform both Great American Songbook and rock favorites at The Palladium at 8 p.m. Feb. 16.

Geist — Comedian Dave Dugan will appear at Valentine’s Day Corks & Comedy at 7:30 p.m. Feb 14 at Daniel’s Vineyard, N. 700 West, McCordsville. For more, visit danielsvineyard.com.

Fishers — Four Day Ray Brewing, 11671 Lantern Rd., will host a Barley and Hops for Beer Lovers dinner at 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Registration required by Feb. 13. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/barleyhops-for-beer-lovers-dinner-tickets42470298807?aff=efbeventtix.

Zionsville — Comedian Dave Dugan will appear at a Comedy Night at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Bub’s, 620 S. Main St.

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National Band Association as the But this will be speoutstanding composition for band cial because the Chicago-based for 2017. composer will guest conduct the “It was a huge surprise,” SteIWS in “Masterworks Old and New” phenson said. “I rarely enter comat 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at The Palladium in petitions and did so just kind of Carmel.

Stephenson on a whim. And I was proud of the Stephenson will conduct his piece, so I figured, why not? Both the NaSymphony No. 2 “Voices.” tional Band Association and William Revelli “My music has been played by the IWS at are widely known and respected instituThe Palladium before, but I have not been tions and names, so to be associated with there to witness it, nor perform there,” them is a true honor. Also, to look at the Stephenson said. “So, this will be my first time. I guest conduct anywhere between 10 list of names that have been awarded in previous years, and to now join them, I am to 15 times per year. As my main gig is comcompletely thrilled.” posing, I only really fully got into conductStephenson describes it as an extremely ing recently, but that number seems to be virtuosic piece and an intensely personal growing, which I am happy about, because piece all at once.

I love it.”

Conrad, a Carmel resident, described SteIWS Director Charlie Conrad said his phenson as one of the busiest composers symphony was part of a commissioning in the nation. consortium for Stephenson’s piece written For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org. to honor the 500th anniversary of the RefFor the full story visit youarecurrent.com. ormation: “Luther: In Canon.” That was per-

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Where’s Amy attended Actors Theatre of Indiana’s sold-out opening night and after-party for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Feb. 2. The audience was entertained by outrageous spelling bee contestants, including a few unsuspecting audience members who joined the stage for laughs and fun.

ATI’s new Marketing Director Amy Stark (Carmel) with Mike Kueper (Fish- The show had the audience in stitches and gave the cast and crew a well-deserved standing ovation. For ers) at opening night of “Spelling more, visit atistage.org.

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“A Big Band Valentine’s Concert,” The Theater at the Fort, Lawrence

You asked, and Theater at The Fort answered — there will be stage space for swing dancing. Sit in the audience and listen to the music by the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra, or strap on your dancing shoes and hit the dance floor.

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“33 Variations,” Westfield Playhouse, Westfield

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7:30 p.m. Feb. “The 25th Annual Putnam County 14-17 and 2 Spelling Bee,” The Studio Theater, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel. p.m. Feb.18.

An eclectic group of mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime, and then, one by one, candidly disclose hilarious and touching stories about their home lives.

Cost: $20-$45.

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“Masterworks Old and New,” The Palladium, 7:00 p.m., the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel Feb. 18.

The Indiana Wind Symphony plays masterworks, from Mozart to modern day, written specifically for wind ensembles. The concert will include James Stephenson’s new Symphony No. 2 “Voices” in one of its first-ever performances.

Cost: $10-$35.

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7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-17 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 18.

Drama, memory and music combine to transport you from present-day New York to 19th-century Austria in this play about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life.

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“Mama Mia!,” Beef & 1 p.m. Feb. 14, 8 p.m. Feb. 15-17 Boards Dinner and 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 18.

Theatre, Indianapolis (continues through April 8).

Matt Anderson, left, and Carrie Neal appear in Civic Theatre’s “Sense and Sensibility.” (Submitted photo)

“Sense and Sensibility,” The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel.

7 p.m. Feb. 15-16 and 5 p.m. Feb. 17.

Civic Theatre presents a playful, new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel that follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable.

Cost: $24.50-$40.50.

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“SIMCHA,” Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Academy, Carmel

7 p.m. Feb. 17 and 3 p.m. Feb.18.

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s annual fundraiser offers a variety of Yiddish and Klezmer music with vignettes showcasing dance and costume from Jewish culture and heritage.

Cost: $35 (includes refreshments).

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Nominated for five Tony Awards, the musical weaves an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship as ABBA’s greatest hits tell the hilarious story of a bride’s search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise.

Cost: $44-$69 (includes buffet dinner).

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“The Summit,” The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel.

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Vocal jazz doesn’t get much better than this on a collaborative tour featuring The Manhattan Transfer, marking 45 years in the business debut, and Take 6, celebrating 25 years of a cappella innovation Cost: $45-$95 for adults. $15 for students

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Rebecca DeVries McConnell, children’s theater is a blast.

“The kids don’t hesitate THEATER to react vocally when they are excited, and it’s thrilling to get that instant feedback from them,” DeVries McConnell said. “One of my favorite parts about doing the Pyramid Players productions at Beef & Boards is doing the meet-and-greet and autographs that follow the show. The children are delighted to meet us, and it’s such a treat to converse with them in character about the story.”

DeVries McConnell will perform as the Fairy Godmother in “Cinderella” Feb. 17 to March 17 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre.

She played the same role in a 2012 production at Beef & Boards.

“She’s a really feisty and fun character,” DeVries McConnell said. “This is a very funny interpretation of the classic fairy tale. Children will recognize their favorite characters but will enjoy getting to know some new ones that were adapted into this version.”

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DeVries played the Sea Witch in the Pyramid Players’ production of “The Little Mermaid” in 2016. She also performed in “The Music Man” and “Godspell” at Beef & Boards.

DeVries McConnell, who has lived in Carmel for 10 years, graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School. She studied musical theater at Hope College in Holland, Mich., and theater education at the University of Indianapolis.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Cupids will take flight as part of “Beer & Ballet IV” on a Valentine’s Day weekend.

Aerial artist Kristen Noonan BALLET worked with Carmel-based Ballet Theatre of Indiana choreographer Cole Companion with dancers as flying cupids, which is set to the music of Queen.

“The idea is everyone is assigned a cupid to help them find true love,” BTI Artistic Director Stirling Matheson said. “But the idea is our main character is such a loser, he’s been assigned four. They’re still all very frustrated. It’s kind of like a romantic comedy. It’s funny, and there are ballerinas flying around.”

BTI and Sun King Brewery will team up for the fourth time for “Beer & Ballet IV” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and 17 at the Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum, 407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis.

Kristen Noonan, a Carmel High graduate whose sister Megan is BTI dancer, also will perform her singing lyra act, which blends musical theater and aerial work. Other pieces by dancers include Emma Beigel, El-

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Dancers Christina Voreis, left, and Simon Pawlak prepare for Beer & Ballet IV at Sun King Brewery. (Photo courtesy of Mark Abarca)

vis Presley, Audrey Robson, Billy Joel, Stuart Coleman and The Chainsmokers.

Matheson’s piece includes music from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Instead of intermission, Matheson said there is a five-minute break between each piece.

“It’s fun and accessible, works for Beer and Ballet, generally brings in a new audience, and, hopefully, gets them hooked to let them love all of ballet,” Matheson said.

Tickets are $25 and Sun King beer will be available for purchase. For more, visit btindiana.org.

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The original kitchen lacked the efficient layout and overall design the homeowners desired.

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El Capitolio in Havana, Cuba.

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Havana’s symbolic capitol Commentary by Don Knebel Visitors to Havana are often surprised to find a massive and familiar looking building in the heart of the city. Conflicting claims that the building is a replica of TRAVEL the United States Capitol and that it has no connection with the Capitol are both false.

In 1925, after a period of political instability and financial distress, during which the U.S. repeatedly intervened to protect its interests, General Gerardo Machado became president. Machado immediately set out to make Cuba the Switzerland of the Americas, attractive to visitors from around the world. As one of many public works projects he initiated, largely financed by American banks, Machado engaged Cuban architect Eugenio Rayneri Piedra, the first graduate of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture, to design a home for the legislature to communicate a new image for Cuba.

To connote democracy and stability, Rayneri based the essential look and scale of the building on the U.S. Capitol. To connote European sophistication, he copied the

dome of the Paris Pantheon. Other design elements were adopted from Cuban colonial buildings. An estimated 5,000 laborers completed the 681-by-300-foot building, named El Capitolio, in just more than three years. The elegant interior included the third-largest indoor statue in the world and a 25-carat diamond marking the center of the Cuban coordinate system. The Cuban legislature began meeting in its new home Feb. 24, 1931.

When the revolutionary government of Fidel Castro gained control of Cuba in 1959, it abolished the legislature. El Capitolio became the home of the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment. In 2013, Raúl Castro authorized an extensive renovation of a badly deteriorating El Capitolio to become home in 2018 to the Cuban National Assembly, established in 1976.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.

Did I say “love?” I totally meant to say “a snowboarder.” I love any and every competition in both GRAMMAR GUY the Summer and Winter Olympiads.

So from bobsleds to the event where they cross-country ski and shoot a gun, today I’m going to use the Winter Games to clear the air, so to speak, on a few similar sounding words: air, heir and err.

The most common of this group of homophones is air. As a noun, air most commonly refers to the combination of gases we breathe in Earth’s atmosphere.

So when Shaun White elevates far above the halfpipe, snowboarding aficionados say he gets “big air.” As a verb, air means to let out or to broadcast. Even though it happened last night, I can’t wait to watch NBC’s re-airing of the Nigerian women’s bobsled team zooming down the track.

You know what they say about the biathlon: It’s the Nordic sport of kings.

OK, they never actually said that, but go with me on this one. This winter sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. In a winter biathlon gone ter-

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ribly wrong, it’s possible the king of Norway could have a freak ski-and-rifle incident, leaving his heir to take the throne afterward. Heir is the person who inherits titles, land or property following another’s death.

You’ve probably heard the saying that goes “to err is human; to forgive, divine.”

When Alexander Pope wrote this he had probably never seen the skeleton competition in the Winter Olympics. If anyone errs in this 80 mph dance with death, his skeleton gets shattered and his nation will never forgive him. In this case, err means to go astray or be mistaken.

I don’t quite have the air time for a few less common homophones: ere (an older way of saying “before”), are (a metric land measure), e’er (an old-timey way of saying “ever”) and eyre (an English itinerant judge). I did, however, want to make sure I included them so that you didn’t think I was erring in my ways.

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

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CALL TODAY! (317) 524-9100

NOW HIRING 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

ACCENT BICYCLES 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

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Nick’s Tree Service

Pet & House Sitting Service With Baker Scott

LECTRIC LLC

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VISA, MasterCard acceptedReach 126,976 homes weekly

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

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The Electric Bike Center

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

Maintenance Supervisor Thornbury Pointe

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812.205.2329

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February 13, 2018

Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING MSD WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP TEACHER RECRUITMENT FAIR Elementary: March 5, 2018 Secondary: March 6, 2018 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Interviews on the spot!

Bring your resume & dress for success!

8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN 46240

WHY MSDWT?

International Baccalaureate o Teaching at all grade levels!

Competitive Salary o $41,000 beginning teacher salary & full benefit package!

To RSVP and for questions: mmartin@msdwt.k12.in.us

Visit the MSDWT website! http://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/ Join us on Twitter! @MSDWT_HR

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!

Top pay, including OT and Bonus Flexible Schedules

NOW HIRING

Immediate opening for full time, entry level, dental laboratory technician.

Experience beneficial, but not required.

Please forward inquiries to: info@hunterdentallab.com.

Resumes may be faxed to 317-564-4930

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

With over 30 years of experience in the special event industry, Ritz Charles specializes in innovative, upscale and superior event services. Ritz Charles has a strong presence in the event market. Our multiple culinary teams, service staff and event planners host a variety of on and off premise events year- round. Our company has the resources to manage large events yet the personal touch of a small caterer. With our fast paced energetic work environment, we have a need for motivated individuals who can give excellent customer service. If you are looking to join a company with a dedication to excellent customer service and a friendly atmosphere, Ritz Charles has bartending, banquet server, doorman and set-up positions available.

If you are interested in learning more about our company, please contact Kate McGowan at KMcGowan@Ritzcharles.com

with the purchase of a Carrier A/C See * & **

✓ up to 15-year CAIRfree parts & labor warranty ✓ up to 12 months 0% financing available

locally owned, operated and trusted for 52 years

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Call for your Free System Estimate 24/7 No Overtime Charge (317) 660-4893 No Breakdown Guaranteed FURNACE

Noblesville Schools Employment Opportunity

Questions may be directed to: Brian Zachery, Director of Transportation Noblesville School Corporation 1779 Field Drive Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 773-7203

FREE AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM

Seeking high school or college student to distribute posters and postcards, promoting an entertainment event, throughout Hamilton County, Zionsville & Geist area. Pay is $10 an hour Contact Tom at (317) 502-5926 for information.

Job Training & Supportive Staff Guaranteed FT Hours

We have an open position as a Bus Mechanic at Noblesville Schools. This is a full-time year-round, benefit eligible position.

CDL license or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.

Experience with Cummins engines and air brakes is preferred but not required. If interested, you may apply online within our Human Resource page at: www.noblesvilleschools.org.

HALF OFF a FURNACE plus

Dry Cleaning (Carmel) - PT driver needed for pickup / delivery service and some instore duties. 20 hours possibly more. Please apply in person at Weston Cleaners, 4000 W. 106th. Street Carmel ( NE corner of 106th & Michigan Road) Any questions please email bstrapulos@yahoo.com

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New clients only please. No breakdown this season. Must be able to start unit. One unit only. Normal business hours only. See ** C02

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Valid with repair. $94 value. See** C01

*Valid on 80% efficiency furnace (up to $1,069 equipment discount) when purchased in combination with a 16 SEER A/C. Equipment discount can be applied to other select models. Free air filtration system with qualifying purchase. Some restrictions apply. Rebates, credits & financing vary by model. Financing with approved credit. 0% financing options up to 12 months. Monthly payments required. Customer responsible for filing utility rebates if applicable. All credits and rebates follow appropriate guidelines. **All coupons must be presented at time of service. Cannot combine with other discounts.

Not valid on previous purchases. Existing residential only. See dealer for details on discounts, warranties and guarantees. Homeowner authorization needed. Must be in service area. Expires 3/15/18. HVAC Lic. #: H0002400 Plmbg Lic. #: CO50800249

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Current in Noblesville

www.currentnoblesville.com

New… It’s a sign of growth.

A fresh start.

And full of possibilities.

There’s nothing like new.

Introducing the new Riverview Health Westfield Hospital.

Featuring the area’s first combined ER and Urgent Care.

Sometimes you don’t know whether you need to go to an ER or Urgent Care. At Riverview Health Westfield Hospital, our combined ER and Urgent Care will offer a single access point – where you’ll be guided to the level of care you need.

The hospital will also house an inpatient unit, surgery suites, physician offices, drive-thru pharmacy and a walk-in orthopedic and sports medicine clinic.

Opening this spring.

To learn more, visit riverview.org/westfieldhospital

RIGHT SIZE. RIGHT CARE. RIGHT HERE. NOBLESVILLE / CARMEL / CICERO / FISHERS / SHERIDAN / WESTFIELD Riverview Health has a full-service hospital with advanced, 24/7 ER capabilities and doctor offices located throughout Hamilton County.

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