We all know that this ugly winter weather causes potholes on our thoroughfares. The Noblesville Street Dept. tells us it monitors roads daily, but it also acknowledges it can’t catch everything all the time. It is for that reason that we urge you to help yourself and the rest of us by reporting potholes at the first opportunity. For the fire-breathing, tire-beating devils you find on city streets, call 776-6348. Repairs will be made. For Ind. 19, Ind. 32, Ind. 37 and Ind. 38, INDOT would appreciate a call at 462-7751. The tire you save may very well be your own. We speak from experience here. A pothole ate the left-front tire and, sadly, the wheel, too, on one of our cars. We didn’t see it until the last second, and the choice was to swerve and endanger others or grit teeth and try to reduce speed. We went with the latter. Final tally for that decision (the right one): $648. That’s a good enough reason enough to act on your own behalf and that of others.

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It’s a small one, but here’s another reason your tax dollars will be at peril with an investment in mass transit. The communications folks at IndyGo warned in a press release last week that in the event of snow, we should allow extra travel time to and from our destination; plan for delays due to icy streets, heavy snowfall and traffic congestion; watch our footing as snow and ice can make sidewalks, steps and bus floors slippery; hold onto the railing when boarding and alighting; and dress warmly for potentially longer wait times at bus stops. Wow. You can’t make up this stuff.

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In observance of Presidents’ Day on Feb. 17, the United States Postal Service will be closed. That means delivery of your edition of Current will be delayed one day, to Feb. 19.