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December 31, 2013
Current in Noblesville
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December 31, 2013
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Trash time – As a result of the holidays, there will be no trash pickup Jan. 1 and regular trash pickup schedule for Wednesday through Friday will be delayed one day. Beginning Jan. 6, Republic Services will then return to its normal pickup schedule. In addition, Republic Services will pick up Christmas trees now through Jan. 31. Trees will be collected on the same day and in the same location as residents’ trash/recycle collection. For questions, contact Republic Services at 917-7300.
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Noblesville City Hall stands behind Mayor John Ditslear while on the roof of HMC Screen Printing, 954 Conner St. (Photos by Robert Herrington) Founded Sept. 15, 2009, at Noblesville, IN Vol. V, No. 14 Copyright 2013. Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com The views of the columnists in Current in Noblesville are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.
Business climate heats up
By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com The opportunities and options available in Noblesville are continuing to attract businesses to the city, according Economic Development to Economic Development Director Judi Johnson. When asked what the top three new construction/renovations projects are in the city for 2014, Johnson provided the following information: RZ Automation: A company that specializes in automation for Johnson robotics in industrial companies, RZ Automation is a 10-year-old enterprise that has outgrown its current space at 15223 Herriman Blvd. in the Stony Creek Business Park. In 2014 it will build a building of approximately 15,000 square feet in the Noblesville Business Park (near 146th Street and Cumberland Road) with a capital investment of approximately $1,750,000 and purchase new personal property valued at approximately $125,000. When a business wants to expand and has outgrown its current business park location, multiple business park options to meet its growth needs are available in Noblesville. The average wage for new employees will be $65,000 with benefits. Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: The long-
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New businesses • New openings in 2013 include: Hobby Lobby, LA Fitness, Home Goods, Rio Grande Mexican Grill, Nemo’s, YAT’s, Vitamin Shoppe, Noblesville Family Chiropractic, Vom Fass, Pizza Hut Hazel Dell Road, Jiana Gifts and Tea, The Joint and Harbour Market. • Planned openings in 2014 are the Courtyard by Marriott, Tucano’s Brazilian Grill, Chuy’s, Terry Lee Hyundai, City Cafeteria, Wings Etc. and Panda(ology).
term care pharmacy company took ownership and has begun renovation of a 40,000 square foot building at 14450 Getz Rd. in Saxony Business Park. Pharmakon anticipates relocating 65 current employees to the site and plans on hiring 70 new employees by 2018. The company also will invest nearly $1.5 million. Terry Lee Crossing: Ongoing work is being done by Terry Lee. This development will ultimately offer a new Terry Lee Hyundai dealership of Ind. 37 and Ind. 32. Terry Lee Crossing, when fully developed, will offer eight lots for sale on approximately 33 acres. The balance of the 52 acre site is needed for floodway reconstruction and mitigation, storm water detention, and public rights of way. The Hyundai dealership is expected to create 76 jobs with an estimated annual payroll of $3.7 million.
Living united – 35 percent of Noblesville Schools’ employees have made pledges and donations of more than $23,000 to this year’s United Way campaign to benefit central Indiana families. Each school and the Educational Services Center participated in a drive for United Way. White River Elementary School won the district’s traveling trophy for having the highest participation rate among employees with 93 percent making pledges or donations. A close second was North Elementary with 83 percent of its staff participating. Construction – City Engineer John Beery said the city has received a $250,000 grant to construct a half-mile trail along Carrigan Road to Clarendon Drive. “It will directly connect the entrance of North Harbour to the pedestrian bridge over the reservoir,” he said. The project will be completed by the fall. Holiday cheer – The holiday spirit was abundant at Riverview Hospital on Christmas Eve. Many patients enjoyed handmade cards – with thoughtfull notes inside – and angel ornaments. These items were given by a Riverview Hospital Foundation Philanthropy Council member’s family, as well as students from Casey Toomb’s fourth grade class at North Elementary School in Noblesville. Women’s health – Riverview Hospital will host a Women’s Health & Wellness Event from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 18 at the hospital Women’s Pavilion (entrance 11). Enjoy a morning filled with health information, screenings and assessments designed to educate and inspire women. This event will include a variety of breakout sessions, health and wellness information booths, fitness demonstrations and a continental breakfast. To register, call 776-7247. For more information, visit www.riverview.org.
Grammar Guy “Gone” and “went” are both past tense forms of the verb “go.” While both “went” and “gone” are used in the past tense, you’ll notice that “gone” is paired with an auxiliary verb – “have” – while “went” is alone. Jordan Fischer explains the two reasons for this. Read more at currentnoblesville.com
Redmond
Travel Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity is believed to be the oldest complete church in the world, owing its longevity to the power of the Biblical wise men from the east. Although Christmas has come and gone for most Christians, the Christmas Eve service in the church commemorating the birth of Jesus is still at least a week away. Read more at currentnoblesville.com
Instead of just one, how about 12 Days of Christmas? Mike Redmond writes it’s a chance to savor the best time of the year instead of wolfing it down in one huge chunk and then feeling a little let down, a little empty, the next day – and the day after that, and the day after that, and the day after that. Read more at currentnoblesville.com