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Noblesville in 2015: A preview / P7

Indiana Chamber of Commerce discusses legislative priorities / P2

Students earn perfect standardized test scores / P3

Noblesville Schools trims $1.7 million from budget / P18

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Mayor John Ditslear looks over plans for Cabela’s, which will be built in 2015 adjacent to Hamilton Town Center. (Photo Illustration by Zach Ross) Founded Sept. 15, 2009, at Noblesville, IN Vol. V1, No. 15 Copyright 2014. 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.

ICC focused on seven priorities

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Area business leaders received a preview of potential hot topics during the upcoming 2015 Indiana Legislature session when Kevin chamber Brinegar, president and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, spoke at Oak Hill Mansion in Carmel. Chamber of commerce members from throughout Hamilton County attended the Dec. 12 breakfast, as did Donna Schaibley, recently named to replace Steve Braun as state representative from District 24 that covers parts of Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville and Sheridan. Brinegar, a Noblesville resident who has been ICC president for 12 years, said his group is focused on seven priorities in the areas of education, infrastructure, labor relations and taxation, where its eight lobbyists will monitor and attempt to influence legislation. Brinegar said the ICC would still like to see the state’s business property tax completely eliminated, “but it won’t be this year.” In the meantime, the ICC is behind legislation to have businesses that pay less than $200 annually in the tax be freed from doing so. He said that would cut more than half of the state’s 270,000 business filers off the list, yet it would only see a $10 million decrease in business property tax revenue of the $6.7 billion generated annually. Another business-related focus is for a work-sharing program that would allow an employee whose hours are reduced to receive some unemployment compensation. Currently, only those completely out of work in Indiana can access the unemployment system. The ICC favors legislation that would give employees whose workload has been reduced a proportionate amount of unemployment benefits. For instance, a 30 percent reduction in hours would yield 30 percent of full unemployment compensation. Employers would also have to maintain full benefits for the reduced-hours employees. “There’s a majority of states that have adopted this legislation and we’d like Indiana to do that,” Brinegar said. “That way, the employee stays employed and the employer doesn’t lose the talent so that when the economy picks back up, they don’t have to start from scratch and go find somebody. They can just increase the hours back.” In education, Brinegar said the ICC favors expand-

DISPATCHes Diversion – Families have fun “making it snow” with the parachute during the free “Christmas in the Park” program. Hosted by the Noblesville Parks Dept., the event was held in the morning and afternoon Dec. 11 and 18 as a “thank you” to patrons. It included holiday fun, crafts, stories, hot chocolate and a special wagon ride through the park. Schedule change – Starting in 2015, the monthly meetings of the Noblesville Plan Commission and the Noblesville Board of Zoning Appeals will begin at 6 p.m. Based on feedback from commission and board members, the public and city staff, the decision has been made to move the meeting start times up one hour. The location for each meeting will remain at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The plan commission meets on the third Monday of each month and the BZA meets on the first Monday. For questions about the time change, call 776-6325.

Kevin Brinegar, Indiana Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, outlines “issues of interest” in the upcoming Indiana Legislature session to Hamilton County chamber of commerce members Dec. 12 at Oak Hill Mansion in Carmel. (Photo by Mark Robinson)

ed preschool funding for low-income families; using existing national academic standards tests with modifications for Indiana, instead of spending “tens of millions of dollars developing our own”; and making the superintendent of public instruction position appointed by the governor instead of elected. “The governor appoints every other department head, he ought to appoint the head of the department of education,” Brinegar said. “That’s been the position of both political parties over the years, it’s been the position of the state teachers union until recently, until they got their own candidate elected.” Brinegar said a two-year INDOT study revealed that revenue from gasoline and diesel taxes is less than it was 10 years ago because of the alternative vehicle power sources developed such as electricity and natural gas. That leaves an annual $750 million gap in the state’s road and highway maintenance budget. The ICC favors increasing the amount of fuel tax going to the highway fund (instead of the state general fund), indexing the fuel tax to inflation and taxing alternative fuel vehicles with higher license plate fees.

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Trash pickup – Noblesville Athletic Club, 411 S. Harbour Dr., will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 1. The public is invited to try out equipment and fitness classes from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and local vendors will be on hand from noon to 1:30 p.m. selling a variety of items. NAC has been locally owned and operated for more than 30 years. For more information, call 776-0222 or visit nacfitness.com. Taking a bite out of crime – During a recent traffic stop K9 Macho alerted to a vehicle where approximately one pound of marijuana and approximately seven grams of crack cocaine were located. The Hamilton County Drug Task Force was called to the scene for further investigation. With NPD and DTF working together more marijuana, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, hash and money related to the narcotics were taken as evidence.

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Columnist Mike Redmond receives a reimbursement check from the hospital for being overcharged. It was a legitimate check with correct amount, address and account number, but the wrong name. Before he can cash it, Redmond gets to experience hospital bureaucracy – and some aspirin for his incident. To read more, visit currentnoblesville.com

While the buzz lately is all about specialty craft cocktails with elaborate syrups and mixers, the next “new wave” in drinks is the punch bowl. It allows holiday hosts to avoid the cost of stocking a full bar and yet providing a fun welcome or a time to make a toast and thank their guests. Lori Goldsby offers two punch recipes to try out at your next party. To read more, visit currentnoblesville.com

Columnist Jordan Fischer answers a reader’s question if “assume” and “presume” can be used interchangeably. Fischer writes how presume is generally used when taking on an attitude and is typically used in this sense as a negative, denoting arrogance or impertinence. To read more, visit currentnoblesville.com

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Students perfect on ISTEP+

Noblesville Schools had 40 students earn perfect scores on one portion of the annual ISTEP+. 32 students earned the honor at the elementary level: Hazel Dell – Calvin Lighty and Kyle Wood (third grade math). Hinkle Creek – Aaron Pharris (third grade math); Simon Adams and Ava Bramblett (third grade English/Language arts); and Isaiah Alwin, Marshall Axsom, Nathaniel Burck, Jedi Johnson, Parker Mutter, Ashley Nickloy, Audrey Ouillette and Joseph Thornbury (fourth grade math). Noble Crossing – Alison Engel and Dominic

Fisher (third grade math); and Noah Bushong, Dana Garrett and Lauren Tolentino (fourth grade math). North – Austin Cart, Delaney Howard and Theodore Quinnell (fourth grade math); and Audrey Wallen (fourth grade English/Language arts). Promise Road – Jenna Dopps and Alyssa Wilkes (third grade math). Stony Creek – Skyla Harden, Esther Knoll, Asher Propst and Isabella Soukup (third grade math); and Nathaniel Cook, Eli Ketterer, Abigail Ripley and Maxwell Shepard (fourth grade math).

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At the middle school, Noblesville Schools had eight students earn perfect scores in math. The Noblesville East and West middle schools students include: Fifth grade – Blake Surface, Holly Golightly and William Reiff; Sixth grade – Jacob Hamm, Mark Miller, Isaac Stephan and Nicholas Williamson; and Seventh grade – Drake Hart. From left: Noblesville West Principal Stacey Swan, Nicholas Williamson, Max Reiff, Holly Golightly, Isaac Stephan, Jacob Hamm, Blake Surface and Noblesville East Principal Ryan Rich. (Photos by Robert Herrington)

DISPATCH Visitor spending breaks record - Visitor spending in 2014 as a result of regional advertising initiatives by Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. exceeded $100 million, a 42 percent increase from 2013, according to a research study of advertising campaigns in influencing travelers to visit Hamilton County by Carmel-based Strategic Marketing and Research Insights released Dec. 17. The report revealed visitors spend $225 for every dollar the organization spent on advertising in 2014. Hamilton County Tourism spent $468,000 targeting the direct marketing areas of Chicago, Champaign, Louisville and Fort Wayne and digital advertising in Dayton, Cincinnati and South Bend. “Hamilton County has grown into a regional tourism destination through the investments our cities, attractions and businesses have made,” said Brenda Myers, Hamilton County Tourism executive director.

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Approximately 200 were on board the Polar Bear Express train when two wheels derailed the track near downtown Noblesville on Dec. 19. Officials said there were no accident injuries in the incident. The train is run by the Indiana Transportation Museum in Noblesville, which investigated the incident’s cause. The train was returning to Fishers and had just crossed the White River when the wheels left the track. Officials said the train was moving From left: Noblesville High School Principal Jeff Bryant with students Lucas Parke, Laura Schweikert, Kelsey Bowyer, Abbie Herman, and Calvin Colby. NHS had nine students earn perfect scores on End of Course Assessment tests in 2014. Perfect scorers include: Biology – Calvin Colby and Abbie Herman; Algebra 1 – Aleina Markham; and English 10 – Jessica Baker, Kelsey Bowyer, Avery Chadd, Katherine Holtkamp, Lucas Parke and Laura Schweikert. (Photo by Robert Herrington)

slowly because it was approaching downtown when the incident occurred. Buses shuttled passengers back to the Fishers Train Station where the trip originated. The train was back in service the following day after being inspected. This is the second incident in the past two months for ITM trains. On Nov. 8 an ITM train was involved in a fatal crash when a 17-year-old driver disregarded warning signals and pulled in front of the train at a Tipton intersection. Officials determined all lights and audible warning devices were working for both the train and the crossing.

Be aware of new scam – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has recently been made aware of residents who have received telephone calls requiring them to purchase prepaid credit cards and submit a payment in order to avoid arrest for not appearing in court for jury duty. In yet another twist on the scam, officials said the perpetrators use the names of real officers. To read more, visit currentnoblesville.com.

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A Noblesville High School teacher has been accused of inappropriate contact with a student according to a press release by Noblesville Schools on Dec. 19. education In the statement read, “It has come to our attention that a Noblesville High School teacher has been accused of inappropriate conduct with a minor student. Student safety is our number one priority and Noblesville Schools

takes an allegation of this nature very seriously. As such, the teacher in question was immediately removed from contact with students, and based on the investigation of this claim we have begun the process of terminating employment. We also immediately contacted the Noblesville Police Department and are working closely with them on the investigation into this matter. Noblesville Schools has not released the name of the teacher and added it has “no other information to share at this time.” NPD Spokesman Lt. Bruce Barnes said the department was

investigating the matter and since it was an ongoing case no additional information would be released at this time. “School officials notified the Noblesville Police Dept. about this matter on Dec. 17,” he said. “Investigators from our agency have been working in close cooperation with school officials from the onset.” Neither the schools nor NPD commented on if the alleged inappropriate conduct happened on or off school grounds.

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Former resident to appear on ‘Bachelor’ news@currentnoblesville.com Samantha Steffen, a 27-year-old Carmel High School graduate, will appear on “The Bachelor.” The ABC show starts this television season at 8 p.m. on Jan. 5. She will be one of 30 contestants vying for Chris Soules’ attention in Season 19 of the reality dating show. Steffen, a 5-foot-5 fashion designer, is the daughter of Mala and Joseph Steffen. The Steffen family lived in Carmel but now has home in Noblesville. Steffen lives in Los Angeles with her 3.5-pound teacup Steffen Maltese. She came in seventh in the Miss California USA Pageant. One of her projects was going to Africa to dig wells for clean water. Her uncle, Manoj Bhargava, founder and CEO of 5-Hour Energy, devotes 90 percent of his profits to charity. Bhargava was born in India and moved to the U.S. at age 14. Q and A with Sammi: Can’t live without: My family, Kallie (my 3.5 pound Teacup Maltese), friends, lip gloss, chocolate.

Biggest date fear: Dating someone who is selfish and arrogant. I love it when my date acts like a gentleman. I hate it when my date does nothing but talk about himself. Do you consider yourself neat or messy? Neat to a fault – drives me crazy if my house isn’t neat. Are you a little bit country or more of a city person? Both! I grew up more in the country, but have lived in New York City and Los Angeles for the past four and a half years. Eventually the country might be better as it may be a better environment to raise a family. Do you consider yourself a romantic? Yes because I enjoy romantic situations like candlelit dinners, sunsets, being cozy, holding hands, etc. How important is your family’s approval to you when it concerns dating a certain someone? My family’s approval means everything to me because they are the most important people in my life and they are smart about what’s good for me and we value each other’s opinions. I believe when you marry someone, you are also marrying their family. Questions and answers provided by ABC television network. Steffen is not to conduct interviews until the show is complete.

obituaries Earl W. Jones, 81, of Noblesville, died Dec. 20, 2014 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. Born Sept. 7, 1933 in Mosheim, Tenn., he was the son of Richard and Mattie (Gregg) Jones. Since 1968, he worked as a concrete Jones driver for Builders Concrete, retiring in 2006 after 38 years of service. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Noblesville. He loved his truck, enjoyed fishing and loved traveling and going on vacation. Survivors include his sons, Earl (Jenene) Jones Jr., Richard Dean (Tracy) Jones and Michael Allen Jones; daughter, Roxanna (David) Hitchcock, Joann (Howard) Stearns, Linda Wiles and Bobbie (Glen) Walters; son-in-law, Dennis Grimes; daughter-in-law, Donna Summers; numerous grandchildren along with several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years, Freda Jones; daughter, Ruth Ellen “Dodie” Grimes; sons, Basil “Bug” Summers Jr. and Glen Summers; and daughterin-law, Darlene Kay Summers. Funeral services were held Dec. 23 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 11818 Ind. 32 East, Noblesville, with the Rev. Mark Lowe will officiate. Burial followed at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.

Anthony L. Phillips, 44, of Noblesville, died Dec. 17, 2014 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. Born Dec. 15, 1970 in NoblesDawson ville, he was the son of William and Jo-Ann (Patrick) Phillips. He was a lawyer. He received his undergraduate degree from Wabash College and his doctorate from Indiana University School of Law. Survivors include his mother, Jo-Ann Phillips; sisters, Angela Robison and Debra Phillips; nieces and nephews, Serena Ehrgott, Ben Robison, Emily Robison, Austin Robison and Alicia Robison; and great-nieces and nephews, Rilan Ehrgott and Hadley Ehrgott. He was preceded in death by his father. At his request, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton County Cancer Fund, c/o Good Samaritan Network, PO Box 339, Noblesville, 46061. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.

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Lawrence Reel Jr., 87, of Noblesville, died Dec. 20, 2014 in Anderson. He was born Oct. 7, 1927 in Noblesville. He worked for Noblesville Casting for more than 40 years; and also was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Betty I. Reel; sons, Jim Reel and Larry Reel; daughter, Kristi Hill; sister, Doria; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Dec. 27 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville, with the Rev. Stanley R. Sutton officiating. Burial followed at Stony Creek Cemetery in Noblesville. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.

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Schools Noblesville in 2015: A preview By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com “I think the city is doing well. We’ve accomplished what we want to accomplish in 2014,” Mayor John Ditslear said. “We’re prepared to continue to do a great job.” Ditslear said the city is progressing and growing. One of his goals of 2015 is creating and brining more jobs to the city to increase the commercial tax base. Other projects that residents should take note of this year include:

Election This year’s ballots will change as Noblesville transitions to a Second Class City. The change means the Common Council will comprise nine members and not seven. Councilors will be elected from six redistricted areas of the city and three at-large members. Noblesville will have a mayorappointed financial officer (comptroller) and an elected city clerk instead of a clerk-treasurer.

winter Preperation Ditslear said the city’s second salt barn will be completed in the first quarter of 2015. The location at Eastside Park (near Klipsch Music Center) provides the city with salt storage on the east and west sides of the city. “It makes us more efficient,” he said. “Drivers will not have to travel to get salt. It will save fuel, time and lets us put more salt down quicker.”

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Budget concerns The Common Council approved a $522,000 red budget last month with plans to use cash reserves to fund the deficit. However, Ditslear said it has been a city tradition for years to spend less than the budget allows. While the city uses a conservative budget, “We’ll probably most likely turn back more than the deficit spending in 2014,” he said, “The budget is tight instead of us going back and asking for money every month.”

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Two of the biggest questions facing the district ended up being easy answers with no changes. Earlier this month, Supt. Dr. Beth Niedermeyer recommended to the school board that no action take place on the potential school start time switch to begin and end elementary students’ days before middle and high school students. The second non-change was the school calendar. For the 2015-16 school year, Noblesville again will have a “balAug. 3 begins anced” calendar. School begins the next school year. Aug. 3 and will end June 3, 2016. Two-week breaks include Oct. 12 through 23, Dec. 21 through Jan.1, and March 28 through April 8.

Federal Hill – The newest city park will break ground this summer. Parks Dept. Director Brandon Bennett said the construction timeframe is 10 months. “It will be completed in 2016, most will be built in 2015, I hope,” said Ditslear. “We’ll certainly get a good start on that.” The creation of Federal Hill will connect the west side of White River to downtown, provide the city with another Bennett amentity and will serve as an economic spark to that area. Ditslear said Riverview Health has plans to expand into the old Kahlo lot. Dog Park – The city’s first park dedicated for canines will be started next year. Ditslear said there is a 6.5-acre parcel of the Firestone property located off of Pleasant Street where the soil has been extensively tested for safety, and the EPA has determined that a dog park would be an acceptable use for this property. “It’s such an ideal spot. We’re excited about that,” Ditslear said. The plans provide the first revitalization of the Firestone property and is an amenity the city doesn’t currently offer. The estimated cost is $600,000 which includes the fenced area, parking lot, places to sit, restrooms and dog obstacles. Design work is being in-house and Bennett said alternative funding and grants are being sought to assist with costs. ••• The parks department will hire a new recreation director following the retirement of Susie Davis in January. ••• The department is working to partner with Ivy Tech to create recreation programming and space at the community college. Bennett said there is no timeline as the two work through plans and updates needed in the school. ••• While Footgolf had a month of play this fall at Fox Prairie Golf Course, Bennett said the sport will be ramped up in 2015 including possible league play, tournaments and birthday packages with a party room.

Taxes - Did you know that in 2015, the federal government is likely to start taxing online

purchases? According to a study done by Columbia University: “Many online merchants that do not collect sales tax have a pricing advantage over traditional stores that must, under law, collect sales tax. Online shoppers are supposed to submit payment for tax due, but almost no one does. As a result, many online purchases are tax-free and cheaper than in-store purchases.” Although the bill to stop this was stalled in the House of Representatives in July, it will be revisited in 2015.

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Performing arts The Belfry Theatre is two shows into its 50th season. Upcoming performances for this season include: “Bus Stop” by William Inge, Jan. 30 through Feb. 15; “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn, April 3 through 19; “Nunsense” by Dan Goggin, May 29 through June 14; and the Apprentice Players (youth) show of “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” July 24 through Aug. 2. ••• May 1 and 2 – Noblesville East Middle School’s Drama Club will host its annual performance. ••• Klipsch Music Center will be announcing its lineup in the spring but five concerts on the books already include Lana Del Rey, May 28; Nickelback, July 11; Vans Warped Tour, July 29; 5 Seconds of Summer, Aug. 22; and Foo FightNickelback ers, Aug. 27. ••• The Noblesville Parks Dept. Summer Concert Series lineup includes: Dillon Park, 6001 Edenshall Ln. – Living Proof, May 28; Ripple Effect, June 4; Endless Summer, June 11; 8 Miles High, June 18; and My Yellow Rickshaw, June 25; and Forest Park, 701 Cicero Rd. – Terry Lee & the Rockaboogie Band, July 9; Seth Bradley, June 16; Zanna-Doo, July 23; and Paul Butler as Elvis, July 30. As a special bonus show, Big Daddy Caddy will perform Aug. 6 at Southside Park, between Second and Third streets Continued and Washington and Pleasant on page 8 streets.

Law change? Indiana municipalities could no longer annex property owners against their will if lawmakers follow recommendations of a study committee when they reconvene in January. A panel has recommended several changes to the state’s annexation code, including eliminating involuntary annexations and lowering the percentage of homeowners required for a remonstrance. Under the proposal, annexations could occur only if 51 percent or more of affected property owners agree. The percentage required to fight annexation is recommended to decrease to 51 percent for a remonstrance, compared with 65 percent currently.

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Business development In 2014, Noblesville added $101 million to its tax base in ground or promised to be in ground. Economic Development Director Judi Johnson said companies creating or expanding their businesses this year include:

Ind. 37 Corridor

Terry Lee Hyundai facility southeast corner of Ind. 32 and Ind. 37, is progressing towards completion with a grand opening in March. Terry Lee The Hyundai project creates 76 new jobs with a $1.7 million payroll. In addition to the car dealership anchor, the area has 33 developable acres for other tenants and businesses. ••• Floors to Your Home, 16080 Prosperity Dr. just off Ind. 37 and Greenfield Avenue intersection, is a family owned discount flooring company. It will open in 2015 with a capital investment of $1.8 million. The store will add approximately 10 full time jobs and additional part time.

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Cabela’s: An outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear will open in the fall. It will hire approximately 170 full and part time employees for the 80,000 Cabela’s square foot facility. The store will be built in Cabela’s next-generation layout, designed to surround customers in a complete outdoor experience. The building’s exterior will reflect Cabela’s popular store model with log construction, stonework, wood siding and metal roofing. ••• Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals expansion: Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals relocated its corporate headquarters and pharmaceutical division to 14450 Getz Rd. in the Saxony Business Park on Jan. 2. They acquired and fully renovated a 37,000 square foot building. Because of significant growth, they have recently acquired an additional 7 contiguous acres and will construct a 50,000 square

foot expansion starting first quarter of 2015. The expansion will be used for the companies long term care pharmacy business and also provide space for additional business growth. Forty-seven jobs were relocated to Noblesville and Pharmakon expects to hire 150 new employees in the future. All phases of Pharmakon’s purchase and expansion will result in capital investments of real property totaling approximately $5.8 million and personal property investments totaling approximately $3.9 million. ••• Zevacor Molecular: In 2014, Zevacor Molecular purchased a 72,000 square foot building at 14395 Bergen Blvd. in the Saxony Business Park. The building was purchased for $7 million and renovations are currently underway to accommodate the only commercially-owned 70 MeV Cyclotron dedicated to medical use in the United States. Personal property capital investments will total approximately $30 million. The facility will be used to manufacture medical isotopes used in the diagnostic imaging and therapies within oncology, neurology and cardiology. Manufacturing equipment also opens up the ability to research isotopes currently not widely available in the United States such as Copper-67, which is therapeutic for treating cancer. Zevacor will hire 46 high wage employees by December 2018. ••• Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites will be coming to the Hamilton Town Center area at 13625 Tegler Dr. The 16,700 square foot hotel will have 123 rooms. It will likely open in the fall.

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ID Castings: In October 2013, ID Castings purchased the old foundry, a previously underutilized ID Castings and dilapidated multitude of buildings (which housed the still functioning staff of Indiana Ductile) on South Eighth Street. In 2014 they started their promised manufacturing equipment purchases which will result in expenditures of $31 million. Some equipment to be purchased includes a dust collector system, air filtration ductwork, hunter molding lines, a sand system and a process control system. The new owner also plans to invest $20 million to overhaul the facility. About half of the facility is targeted for demolition, an existing production line will be refurbished and two new lines are in the works.

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residential development “It’s important to grow, but not too fast,” Ditslear said. “Four hundred single-family residence building permits (in 2014) is a reasonable number.” The top six (three subdivisions and three apartment complexes) that are expected to begin work in 2015 include:

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FROM THE BACKSHOP Union strikes out on RTW challenge Unions, in general, mystify us. One of us has been a card-carrying member (against his will, no less) of a newspaper-representing organization (term used loosely) and both of us have worked in environs where “the union rule” oftentimes prevented work from being done in an orderly fashion. We understand unions ostensibly exist to negotiate for employee rights, but some of the antics that have resulted in pure ugliness are, we believe, not what the founders of organized labor intended. But up through the years the sleaze factor has redlined, and these days it encompasses challenges of multiple laws. Could it be the left is so crafty as to get liberal judges elected to help organized labor achieve on its goals? Well, yes, although as conservatives we don’t like to recognize such genius (Did we really just use that word?). In general, we believe some voters are too uninformed to fully understand the ramifications of electing liberals to the bench. And so the announcement earlier this month that the Indiana Supreme Court rejected a United Steelworkers Union challenge to our state’s Right to Work law, was met with no small amount of excitement across our metro region. The USW actually argued that unions have a right to force workers to pay for their unwanted organizational services. It just doesn’t make sense. Workers have been forced to pay union dues just to keep their jobs, despite the fact that they do not belong to the union nor sought the union’s representation. We’re glad the Supreme Court justices saw the forest for the trees on this one. ••• Local government floods our inboxes with a lot of information, and even some of it actually is important. We won’t isolate the guilty parties, but recent missives have warned us that if we’re going to be partying on New Year’s Eve we should consume high-protein foods to help sideline the effects of booze. We also learned that local police will drive by your home if you’re on vacation. It’s your tax dollars hard at work, folks. Happy New Year! Brian Kelly, publisher, and Steve Greenberg, general manager, are co-owners of Current Publishing, LLC. Write them at info@ youarecurrent.com.

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Ecclesiastes accurately claims, “to everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven...” While my youngest credits the Peter Seeger lyrics to the 1965 Byrds song “Turn, Turn, Turn” that he has memorized from his 26 watchings of “Forest Gump,” the Bible, pardon the pun, is the genesis of the apt description of the natural patterns of life. There was a time, not so very long ago, that we were attending the weddings of our own contemporaries and close friends. The late spring and summer months would find us travelling on seemingly every weekend to some hometown bridal destination. But as the years have marched on, most of us have comfortably settled into life. Save the occasional remarriage or renewal of vows, our June weekends have been largely nuptially unencumbered. Yet as the verse predicted, with the end of one season another has begun. Now we are finding our way to the ceremonies of the children of our friends. Somehow, these youngsters have ma-

tured to adulthood and have initiated their own routes to the altar. And, we consider ourselves lucky to be included in the procession of it all. The hopeful nature of engagement and eager expectation of a new life together inspires reflection on the accumulated wisdom of our own successes, and failures, in marriage. What advice would, or should, we offer to the newlyweds? Can our own lives serve as a suitable guide? Make a commitment to the institution of marriage as much as to the other person. Remember that love and commitment are not the same thing. Laugh. Be honest. Don’t conflate caring for each other with taking care of each other. Understand what matters, and what doesn’t. And most importantly, enjoy each season, rain or shine, secure in knowing that as one passes another will follow. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@currentincarmel. com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.

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Two phrases you never want to hear around the holidays are “The toilet is overflowing” and “The tree just fell over.” Luckily for your entertainment, both were uttered in my household recently. Enjoy! I was already at work, trying to get settled for the day, when I received a frantic phone call from my husband Doo. “Get. Home. NOW.” Huh? He went on to explain, quite hysterically I might add, how he was in the midst of sopping up run over from our main floor commode but had an eight-o’clock meeting he simply could not miss. During our terse conversation, all hell broke loose when the potty literally erupted like Old Faithful. I could only imagine the scene: Doo in his dress slacks and buttondown shoving his hands to block the geyser of filth attempting to drown him and the rest of our poor bathroom while shouting obscenities over the phone. Needless to say, he hung up with some additional solid cursing and a “You’ll have to take the day off. I’m out.” Momma to the rescue! I organized a substitute (or rather had our secretary; I hadn’t the slightest idea how to find someone on such short notice!), jumped in the van, called the plumber (who of course couldn’t be there until noon and maybe not until five) and arrived back at the house to find 13 soaked beach towels and a thankfully now-draining john. (Later I discovered a leak into our finished basement but by that point there was nothing to do but lay more towels and sanitize with Lysol.) When the plumber finally took a look-see (at 2:30 p.m. by the way), of course he couldn’t find anything out of sorts: “You definitely had a blockage but it seems to have cleared itself, ma’am.” No schnitzel, Sherlock! A whole day wasted to learn nothing but the obvious. Good times, go-od times. Then the following afternoon, on my way home, my middle son calls and announces quite casually, “Ugh, the Christmas tree just fell over.” The 13-foot, real Douglas fir fully-decorated with large, fire-hazard lights and hundreds of sentimental fragile ornaments? Yes, that one. Glockenspiel! How many disasters can a gal take? When I walked through the door, I saw our entire family room littered with shards of wood and glass, pine needles, and of course, a huge conifer laid out on the sofa. I wanted to cry, such was the sad sight, but instead, posted a picture entitled “Timmmberrr!” to Facebook. Misery does love company. Life happens, my friends, and usually when you least expect it. I hope you were able to make some holiday memories for yourself, but with much less mess! Peace out.

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THIS WEEK Frozen Party – “Let it snow, let it go” at the Carmel Clay Public Library’s Frozen Party from 2 to 2:45 p.m. and 4 to CARMEL 4:45 p.m. Jan. 2. The Storytime Room, 55 Fourth Ave SE, will include frozen crafts, activities, games and fun. Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Children’s Reference Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time. This program is for children in grades K-2. For more information, call 844-3363. NYE at Prairie Guest House – Even if you can’t limbo under a flaming pole you can still have just as hot a time here FISHERS at the Prairie Guest House, 13805 Allisonville Rd. Put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt and a lei, or a breezy island skirt with a flower in your hair to enjoy island music, fruity drinks and Caribbean recipes. The party starts at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Cost is $60. There also are nine guest rooms available for overnighter stays with a mid-morning brunch including hangover specials. For more information, call 663-8728 or visit www.prairieguesthouse.com.

After watching “Despicable Me 2” many families gathered around tables and played board games before watching the ball drop in 2012. (File photo)

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By Robert Herrington • robert@youarecurrent.com Staying in means staying out of trouble or potentially bothersome situations for those who attend the First Night Noblesville New Year’s Eve event Dec. 31 at the Hamilton holidays County 4-H Grounds, 2003 Pleasant St. This is the fourth time event coordinator Jim Wafford of Logan Street Signs & Banners will host the event. Wafford said last year’s event had 450 people in attendance. “We had over 100 people come for the movies (Despicable Me 2),” Wafford said. “Seventy-five to 80 people were still there at 11:45 p.m. watching the ball drop. Many people then stayed around and helped us clean up. It was a pleasant surprise.” First Night Noblesville opens at 7 p.m. and ends after a live feed of the ball drop in Times Square at midnight. The kitchen opens at 8 p.m. with snacks and drinks provided by Meijer and Greek’s Pizzeria and Bingo starts at 10 p.m. The event also has coloring books and crayons for youngsters, tons of board games and activities, mini basketball and two ping pong tables. In the past, Wafford has shown family classics. This year he will show the recently released

“Blended” starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore at 7:30 p.m. Also new is live music by Jennifer Johnson from 9 to 10 p.m. Wafford said door prizes will be given away at least every half-hour during the event. Wafford said the event is not a babysitting service and anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. “The point is to be there with your family. To have some family time,” he said. “That’s what we are trying to create and it has done really well.” The event began 21 years ago by George Kristo and his late wife Linda as an alternative for families and those who want to celebrate the holidays in a safe environment. They hosted the event for 16 years at various places in Noblesville including downtown and the high school. There was no event in 2010 before the Kristos handed the event over to Wafford. “I’m very proud of it,” Wafford said. “It’s like their baby has grown a little and they’re saying, ‘OK, take care of it now.’ I need to give it more love and care and hopefully it will continue to grow.” Kristo is still a part of the event and serves as the caller during Bingo. “It’s just as important to have him with us,” Wafford said.

Wafford renamed the event First Night Noblesville last year; however, the event is open to anyone who wants to come. “There’s a First Night Boston with 25,000 people and they block off the streets. I’d really like to eventually create something like that here in Noblesville,” he said. Wafford said his goal – besides having it not cost him money to host it – is to get more community members involved. “I’d like to get more community involvement, more ideas brought to the table because if it’s just my ideas it could get stale,” he said. “I’d really like to make it a community event by having more community people – churches or government offices.” Wafford said the event is important to me because he’s seen the affect alcohol can have on people. “This time of year, all you hear about are people going to parties and drinking. I’ve had friends affected by drunk drivers,” he said, adding his grandfather was an alcoholic. “I’ve seen it and that’s enough motivation for me. He died because his liver gave out from the damage of drinking.” For more information, call Wafford at 773-7200 or visit www.FirstNightNoblesville.com.

New Year’s Eve At Lutz’s Steak House – Lutz’s, 3100 Westfield Rd., will celebrate New Year’s Eve and the end NOBLESVILLE of an era as owner Nancy Lutz retires from 4:30 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31. A special menu created just for the day will include prime rib, teriyaki chicken and tilapia entrees. Complimentary champagne and party favors will be available to ring in the New Year and entertainer Dave Lowe will be on hand to provide tunes. For more information, call 896-5002. Acting and Auditioning Techniques – The Westfield Parks Dept. will host the theater class from 5:15 to 6:15 WESTFIELD p.m. Jan. 7 to 28 at the Main Street Programming Facility, 330 E. Main St. Actors have four minutes in a audition to grab the attention and knock the material out of the park. Each student will have the opportunity to run though commercials, monologues, mock interviews and more. Cost is $66 and for ages 13-17. For more information, call 804-3183. First Tuesday – Each month a different Zionsville Chamber member has the opportunity to host this event at their zionsVILLE place of business. The first event of 2015 will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at The Rug Gallery, 130 S. Main St. First Tuesday features networking, door prizes and appetizers and is a great way to meet new people. This event is free for Zionsville Chamber members and first time guests. For more information, call 873-3836.

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New Years Eve Celebration at Beef & Boards • Enjoy a special performance of “The Odd Couple” along with an excellent dinner buffet, party favors, dancing, champagne toast and a midnight breakfast. Full bar service and a gourmet dessert selection are available for an additional charge. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Call for times. • Tickets are $82.50 each and include both buffets. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com

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Visit NickelPlateArts.org for the latest details and pricing. Gingerbread Village at Conner Prarie • Stroll through the amazing and delicious-looking holiday gingerbread house village. Marvel at the many exhibits from both amateurs and professionals. Take the time to notice all the little details and try to choose a favorite display! Kids can also stop by the indoor play area. • 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • Today through Jan. 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Free with general admission • 776-6006 • www. connerprairie.org 3rd Annual Holiday Lights Historic Neighborhood Tour • Noblesville’s “Twelve Houses of Christmas” will be decked out for Christmas. Purchase a map at Nickel Plate Arts, tour the homes at your convenience and vote for your favorite. • Maps available at 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • Tour occurs through Dec. 31 • Maps are $1, tour is free. • 426-1672 • www. nickelplatearts.org “Jolly Days Winter Wonderthursday land” at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis • This holiday exhibit is free with regular admission and includes a two-story Yule slide, ice fishing, visits from Jingles the Jolly Bear and more. • 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis • Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Adult tickets $19.50, Seniors $18.50, kids ages 2 – 17 are $14.50. • 334-3322 • www.childrensmuseum.org Nickel Plate Arts First Friday Open friday House • Take advantage of this opportunity to see what Nickel Plate Arts has to offer; tonight’s Open House is the opening of “Collaboration: painters, poets, playwrights, singers, songwriters, sculptors and actors unite.” Enjoy live musical performances and a cash bar. • Tonight from 6 – 9 p.m. • Free • 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville • 452-3690 • www.nickelplatearts.org

Beef & Boards Presents: “The Odd Couple” • 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the popular television and stage show that continues to enjoy a multitude of revivals and adaptations. Check out the Beef and Boards version of Oscar and Felix as mismatched roommates. • 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Tonight at 8 p.m.; Jan. 4 at 1:30 and 7 p.m.; Jan 6 at 8 p.m. • Tickets start at $40.00. • 872-9664 • www.beefandboards.com Live Music at Hopwood Cellars in Zionsville • Visit Hopwood Cellars to enjoy award-winning wines that are made from Midwestern grapes and stay to listen to folk, pop and rock musicians Bryce Earnest Taylor and Woody Originals. • 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville • Tonight from 8 – 10 p.m. • Free • 8734099. • www.hopwoodcellars.com Beginning Bird Hikes at Cool Creek Park and Nature Center • These guided hikes help teach all ages how to identify a wide variety of birds. Bird watchers of all levels are welcome. • 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel • Today from 9 – 10 a.m. • Free • 774-2500 • www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov

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“Christmas at the Lily House” at the Indianapolis Museum of Art • Christmas Day has come and gone but the holidays are not officially over. This is the last day to see the lavish holiday decorations at the Lily House. • 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • Today from noon to 5 p.m. • Free • 923-1331 • www. imamuseum.org ‘Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure’ at the Eiteljorg Museum • Visit this unique locomotive wonderland and get in the spirit of the holidays while watching the trains roam around replicas of Indianapolis building and national sites. • 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis • Today from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and various hours and days through Jan. 19. • Adults $12, Youth 5-17 $6, Free for Kids 4 & under • 636-9378 • www.eiteljorg.org

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Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Presents: “The Wizard of Oz” • This holiday show celebrates the classic Wizard of Oz tale with dazzling song and dance. • 3 Center Green, Carmel • Tonight at 7 p.m.; Jan. 3 at 2 and 7 p.m. • Adult tickets $46.50 and $24 for kids. • 843-3800 • www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.com Winter Farmers Market in Carmel • Stop by the Wilfong Pavilion in Founders Park for a large selection of locally produced food and wine at the Winter Farmers Market. Over 30 vendors will be on site through March 14, 2015. (No market on Dec. 27). • 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel • Today from 9 a.m. to noon. • Free admission. • 710-0162 • www.carmelfarmersmarket.org

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Tasting Tuesday at Mass Ave Wine Shop • Free wine tasting from the wines on the wall at the unique Mass Ave Wine Shop and Cafe. • 878 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis • Tonight from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Free • 972-7966 • www. massavewine.com

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Collaboration Exhibit / Jan. 2-31 / FREE Great ideas don’t always spring forth serendipitously. Often, it takes a real-life muse, nudge or story to spark creativity. During our Collaboration exhibit, you will see how artists of many ages and skill levels relied on teamwork of all sorts to inspire their artwork, writing, music and more. These threads of collaboration will give us insight into how artists think and work. Come see the surprising results. Free exhibit is open during regular hours (Wednesday through Saturday). First Friday / Jan. 2, 6-9 pm / FREE Unplug with us during the opening night of our “Collaboration” exhibit. Artists of all stripes will be on hand to talk about how their pieces relate to the theme, with many of the works for sale. A cash bar with local beer and wine will be offered. Sponsored by Brannon Sowers & Cracraft. Mondays Drawing Class / Jan. 5-March 9, 7-9 pm / $100 for 10 Classes Learn to draw or improve your skills during this popular 10-week class for adult artists at all skills levels. Nickel Plate Studio Artists Bruce Neckar and John Reynolds will prepare subject matter for participants to draw and will provide helpful tips and friendly feedback. Nickel Plate Arts provides graphite sticks, newsprint and drawing boards. Space is limited to about 18 students. Reserve your place today at nickelplatearts.org or call 317-452-3690. New Year’s Project Party / Jan. 8 or 10 / $30 Create a Resolution Jar to inspire your 2015. Don’t scribble your resolution on a slip of paper to get lost in the wash. Your very own Resolution Jar will do a better job to encourage you to live the life you want in 2015. Decorate the outside and use it to store rewards for sticking to a habit, or fill it with motivational sayings or trinkets to remind you of your goals. Visit our January Project Party Pinterest board to see examples. Sign up for Jan. 8, 6-9 p.m., or Jan. 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. All materials included for $30 fee. Reserve your spot online at nickelplatearts.org or call 317-452-3690. For more events, classes and details, visit nickelplatearts.org. All events held at Nickel Plate Arts sponsored by the City of Noblesville and Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim.

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DIY Wind Chimes / Jan. 10, 1-2:30 pm / Cost varies Children ages 8 and older will fuse their own glass wind chimes during this Fishers Parks & Recreation program. All supplies are provided. Cost is $26 for Fishers residents; $39 for nonresidents. Register by Jan. 3 using activity title Wind Chimes. fishers.in.us Hedgehog Music Showcase / Jan. 10 and 23 / $10, $20 This month in Arcadia, hear bluegrass musicians Tim Coffey & Elk Ridge on Jan.10, (7 p.m., $10). On Jan. 23, extraordinary world-class guitarists Loren Barrigar & Mark Mazengarb stop by the Hedgehog stage (7:30 p.m., $20). hedgehogmusicshowcase.com Fiction Writer’s Group / Jan. 14, 7-8:30 pm / FREE Join local writers and authors at the Fishers Library to discuss fiction writing during Hook, Line and Sequel, an informal session where writing tips and exercises will be shared. hepl.lib.in.us Classical Music Concert / Jan. 24, 7:30-9:30 pm / $10 The Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy in Fishers continues its Music and Art Series with local flutist Julia Mattern, cellist John Mattern and pianist Michael Sherperal in concert. fishersmusic.com

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Combine 1/2 gallon apple cider, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves and 1 Apple star anise pod in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until reduced by half, then let cool. Coat rim of a flute with equal parts granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Add 1 ounce apple cider reduction and top with 4 ounces sparkling wine.

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Year in review – In 2014 the Noblesville Economic Development Dept. went before the Common Council with five competitive project approval requests. Total capital investment of real property (buildings) and personal property (equipment) on these five project wins was $101.23 million. Two of the projects were new attractions (Zevacor Molecular and Pro-gard Products) and three were expansions (ID Castings, LeMasters Steel Erectors and Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals). From left: Alaina Shonkwiler, Judi Johnson and Sarah Reed comprise Tbe projects have retained 202 the city's economic development team. The department is developing jobs and promised 185 more. The city welcomed 35 new busi- a new existing business retention/expansion program in 2015 called "Stay Here, Grow Here." (Submitted photo) nesses in 2014. They included: Vitamin Shoppe, JT Thomas Enterprises LLC, Rio Grande Fresh Mexican Grill, Wings Restaurant, V’s Pizza, Shelter Distribution, Anytime Fitness, Noblesville Orthodontics, Godby’s Furniture, Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Nova 29 office building, LA Fitness, Lings’s Oriental Martial Arts, Noblesville Kids Dentistry, Northpointe Pediatrics, Paxxal Pallets, Midwest Eye Institute, The Ville, Courtyard by Marriott, Americana Bank, 1st Signature, Jagger’s and at Hamilton Center: Charlotte Russe, Tucano’s Brazilian Grill, Vom Foss, Chuy’s Restaurant, Pandology, Crazy 8, Cookie Cutters, Perkin’s Restaurant, Neel Thredzy Spa, Yats and Noblesville Town Market (Shell station/Gandolfi’s New York Deli/Liquor store).

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Prices rise but market doesn’t Commentary by Jim Litten As a result of fewer homes on the market, average home prices in Central Indiana reached $176,863 in November 2014, a real estate 6.5 percent jump compared to November 2013. Available homes for sale in the nine-county region decreased 3.7 percent in November 2014 with 10,285 homes on the market, 395 fewer than in November 2013. In Hamilton County, 1,663 homes were listed for sale, a modest reduction of .5 percent compared to November 2013. Hamilton County is also among the areas reporting pricing gains in November 2014, with sales rising 6 percent to $267,635 from $252,515 from November 2013. • In Noblesville, the year-to-date average sale price in November 2014 climbed 2.1 percent to $213,033 from $208,670. • Of the pended home sales in Noblesville last month, two were priced $500,000 to $999,999; 10 were priced $300,000 to $499,999; 13 were priced $200,000

to $299,999; 37 were priced $100,000 to $199,999; and six were priced at $99,999 or less. • Homes in Noblesville are moving at a stable rate. Last month, homes stayed on the market 72 days, which is one less day compared to November 2013. • Inventory across the region is tightening. In Noblesville, 325 homes were on the market last month compared to 315 homes in November of last year. We expect the shrinking inventory to continue driving up prices and contribute to this seller’s market that we’ve been experiencing in recent months. We are still positioned to finish the year on a healthy note although sales appear to be sluggish compared to last year – the fourth best year in real estate history. Jim Litten is the president of F.C. Tucker Company. Comment on this article by e-mailing to editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

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review committee made up of representatives from various levels, functions and schools throughout the district. “The objective was to make cuts as far Noblesville Schools has trimmed its overall removed from the classroom and students as budget by $1.7 million as part of a budget possible,” Niedermeyer said. management initiative education launched by Supt. Dr. Beth Niedermeyer said the district is eliminating cell phones for administrators and has Niedermeyer. reduced some supply and library budgets, “We spent a great deal of time studyhealth care costs, travel expenses, ing and looking for ways we could substitute costs, overtime fees and streamline our costs and operate changed how the district has used more efficiently,” Niedermeyer said. benchmarking time for kindergarten “What this will do is help us manage teachers and collaboration days. ourselves a little bit more leanly and “Some of those really center just be mindful of the ever increasing around outside contracts that we challenges that school districts face are eliminating,” Niedermeyer said. in terms of budgeting.” Niedermeyer “We are also making reductions here The largest savings came from at central office. We have restructured our reallocating technology support staff exsecretarial staff and were able to reduce two penses ($430,000), adding a kindergarten positions in doing that.” instructional assistant when student enrollNiedermeyer said staffing changes are ment reaches 24 ($300,000) and restructuring coming through reorganization, retirement or secretarial support ($110,000). The following natural attrition. moves all saved at least $75,000: reducing “There is not one lost job,” she said. property/casualty insurance broker services; The district also will be exploring opportunidiscontinued contract with public relations ties for revenue generation for the corporation. firm; changes to health consulting services “We also looked at how we can shift some and a 10 percent reduction in supply budgets. expenses from general (fund) into our operatThe process to identify the cuts spanned ing fund. several months and included challenging cenNiedermeyer said the district’s 2014 budget tral office leadership to it their department is $99,384,317. operations, as well as convening a budget

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Visiting a single hill in Amman, Jordan, provides an opportunity to see where many of the empires of the Middle East battled and travel left their marks. It also provides an opportunity to stand on the spot of a key scene in the Bible’s most famous story of elicit love. Citadel Hill, the highest of Amman’s seven hills, includes evidence of human occupation since 7,000 B.C., making it one of the world’s longest continuously inhabited sites. At the time of Israel’s King David, a hilltop citadel defended an Ammonite city called Rabbath-Ammon. According to the Bible, Uriah the Hittite was among the Israelite troops besieging the fortress when David, remaining behind in Jerusalem, seduced Uriah’s wife, the beautiful Bathsheba. David then ordered Uriah to the front lines where, as David had hoped, an archer perched on the citadel wall killed Uriah with an arrow. David took Bathsheba as his wife and, after belatedly joining the battle, captured Rabbath-Ammon to join the previouslycaptured Kingdom of Moab on the eastern edge of his United Monarchy. After the United Monarchy collapsed upon the death of Solomon, David’s son with Bathsheba,

Rabbath-Ammon fell under control of a parade of empires, starting with Assyria, Babylon and then Persia. The Greeks captured RabbathAmmon from the Persians in the third century B.C., renamed it Philadelphia and lost it to the Nabateans. On behalf of Rome, Herod the Great captured Philadelphia from the Nabateans in 30 B.C. and made it one of the cities of the Decapolis. The Romans later built a large temple to Hercules atop Citadel Hill. After Christianity became legal in the Roman Empire, Philadelphia became the seat of a bishop and residents destroyed the temple and used its columns in their basilica. When Muslims conquered the city, they renamed it Amman and built a still-standing palace over another church, with a mosque nearby. Citadel Hill contains two millennia worth of temples, churches and mosques. The Jordan Archaeological Museum on the hill displays a reproduction of a stele chronicling how King Mesha recaptured Moab after the fall of the United Monarchy. There is a lot of history on Citadel Hill. Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.

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Non-smoker, non-drinker, without any pets would have bedroom with closet, shared bathroom, laundry, kitchen, dining, and living area. Serious inquires only and background check will be completed. Please contact Beverly at 317-430-5696

Now Hiring Computer service center

seeking full-time technician to assist business and residential customers with all aspects of computer support. Send resume with references to jobs@ctcarmel.com

Delivery Drivers Needed

Immediate Openings for Delivery Drivers We are looking for energetic, detail oriented, delivery drivers with a back ground in customer service. This job can be full or part time. You make your own schedule. Current delivery areas are Carmel, Castleton, Fishers, Westfield, Broad Ripple, Nora and Zionsville. Several shifts available, especially Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Average driver makes $60 to $100 dollars a shift. Please send your resume to Email@ order-in.biz and we will contact you.

Member of the Indiana and Indianapolis Bar Associations

Donatello’s Italian Restaurant, located at 9 W. Main Street in Carmel, is now looking for new employees with restaurant experience. Must be able to work every weekend. Pay starts at $10 an hour. A resume is required to be considered. Send your resumes to donatellositalian@gmail.com.

CARPENTERS NEEDED NOW

Simpson Construction Services, LLC, a family owned general contractor, would like to hire skilled construction carpenters. Our company is growing, and we are looking for craftsmen that take pride in their work and want a future with our company. Contact Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575. BullDog Cleaning Services, INC. Positions available: 116 and Meridian 4.5 to 5 hours nightly $10 to 10.50 per hour: 96th and Meridian 5.5 to 6 hours nightly $10 to 10.50 per hour: 98th and Keystone 5.5 to 6 hours nightly $10 to 10.50 per hour: Castleton area 2 to 2.5 hours nightly $10 per hour: Manager 8 plus hours nightly $11.50 to 12 per hour: Please call 317-252-9795 and leave your name and phone number. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.

Administrative Assistant

Carmel CPA office has immediate, part-time, with possibility of permanent opening for exceptional, outgoing individual with professional appearance. Excellent organizational and computer skills with attention to detail required. Position involves a variety of admin and general office duties, including answering phones, filing, errands and client relations. Must be able to multitask. Possible Saturday morning hours during February, March and April. Send resume to: Human Resources, Slattery & Holman, P.C., 12900 N. Meridian, Suite 125, Carmel, IN 46032 or email to: recruiter@slatterycpa.com

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Job Fair

Career Fair

New Year! New Career! **ATTEND OUR CAREER FAIR** **Tuesday January 6, 2015**

Holiday Inn Express-Fishers Tuesday, January 6, 2015 5:00p – 9:00p 9791 North By Northeast Boulevard, Fishers, IN 46037 317-558-4100 (Front Desk) - 69 Freeway, Exit 203 Please, apply online, bring your resume, and meet us at the Career Fair! | www.tmshealth.com Job Numbers: 14043406 & 14037240

Customer Care Specialists *English and Bilingual French Canadian *Troubleshooting-Diabetic Medical Device-Inbound *Customer Service focused *Bachelor’s degree required

TMS Health, a Xerox Company is commitment to service excellence, exceeding our client expectations, reward performance with a competitive compensation, monthly performance bonuses, bilingual differential, and an excellent benefits package.

Inside Sales Representatives *Motivated sales professionals who love to sell and manage relationships with their clients *Previous sales and customer service experience *Ambitious, competitive and self-motivated *Bachelor’s degree required

For more information contact: Phyllis Jackson | Senior Recruiter 317.521.1620 | phyllis.jackson@tmshealth.com

Customer Care Supervisor *Bachelor’s degree required

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