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TODAy’s WeaTHER FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 Today: Partly sunny. Wind gusting to 30 mph. SHERIDAN | NOBLESVIllE | CICERO | ARCADIA Tonight: Clear. IKE ATLANTA | WESTFIELD | CARMEL | FISHERS NEWS GATHERING L & PARTNER FOllOW US! HIGH: 45 LOW: 25 Main power line Sheridan students’ production accidentally cut The REPORTER A power outage closed the Hamilton of ‘Little Shop’ set to be big hit County Judicial Center on Thursday. Ac- cording to County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, construc- tion crews working on the Logan Street Bridge project accidentally cut a main power line. The outage oc- curred at approximately 2 p.m. County employ- ees working at the Ju- dicial Center were sent home for the day. Heirbrandt According to Heirbrandt, the outage did not affect other areas of downtown Noblesville. “Duke Energy was very responsive and had the power back on in about an hour,” said Heirbrandt. Court Magistrate may be charged on drug offense The REPORTER The Reporter has learned a Hamil- ton County Magistrate is expected to be charged today with a drug-related offense. Reporter photo by Kirk Green As of press time, law enforcement Students from Sheridan High School and Middle School take to the stage starting tonight for their production of officials have not formally released Little Shop of Horrors, and Sheridan’s young actors were practicing one last time Thursday evening. The play the name or charging information. The opens at 7 p.m. this evening in the Sheridan Middle School auditorium, 3030 W. 246th St. General admission is Reporter’s attempt to reach Hamilton $5. You can also catch the show at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Please note that the show is rated County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham PG for mild language and mature thematic material. was unsuccessful. Stations rezoning approved Keep those by Fishers City Council traditions going It’s easy when isn’t so fast any- By LARRY LANNAN | LarryInFishers.com you’re in the more) I finally The Stations development re- sandwich gen- got her shake. ceived Fishers City Council approval eration to get so Mom didn’t Monday for a rezoning request, allow- caught up in the have a good day ing Thompson Thrift to continue with care of your elder- the previous Fri- plans for 8.6 acres between The Yard ly parent that you day. It had been and Kroger along 116th Street east of sometimes forget cold and rainy, Interstate 69. The project calls for con- to have fun with AMY SHANKLAND with a dramatic struction of a mixed-use building with them. Between Sandwiched drop in tempera- office and retail space, a commercial managing the gro- ture from last building, a hotel and approximately ceries, medications, appoint- Thursday. That’s always a 50 townhomes on the site. ments, their overall schedule formula for aches and pains In answering questions from the council, Attorney and finances, taking the time for older folks. So I wasn’t Steve Hardin said the city may need to deal with a near- to just enjoy their presence sure how she’d be feeling by creek as the development moves forward. Councilman can be hard. Especially last Saturday. But thankful- John Weingardt pointed out that Thompson Thrift invest- when you also have your ly the warmer temperature ment has grown substantially since the original plans for spouse, children, work and and sunshine helped her The Yard, by tens of millions of dollars. home to take care of. tremendously. She was all Knowledge Services announced in June 2017 it would Thankfully I remem- smiles when I walked in the locate its headquarters between the Navient building and bered one important, fun door – and her eyes widened I-69. The firm was to begin construction on the complex tradition last Saturday and in delight when I presented by the end of this month. The council voted to extend the shared it with Mom. She and the shake to her. deadline to the end of September. I have enjoyed a McDon- “Oh, boy!” she literally Photo provided ald’s Shamrock Shake® exclaimed. A resolution approving the project agreement for de- At the most recent Fishers City Council meeting, velopment of the north side of 116th Street by Browning together since I was a little We don’t call her Little representatives of Browning Investments and CRG Investments and CRG Residential was passed by council girl. I had planned to get her Miss Sweet Tooth for noth- members. The mixed-use building will have 235 residen- Residential explained their $61 million investment one for weeks, but life kept ing. tial units with retail space on the first floor. The garage, in downtown Fishers. getting in the way. Mom was pleased that I which will be owned by the Fishers Town Hall Building cial area development by the same developer. Shamrock With St. Patrick’s Day remembered our tradition, Corporation, will include 329 spaces. Four older retail of- agreed to work with Zimmerman and city staff to address approaching, I knew I was and I was happy to sit down fices that front 116th Street will receive exterior aesthetic his concerns. running out of time. So off and chat with her and not be and structural improvements. Council members unanimously approved an amend- I went to McDonald’s last in a rush for once. We had A rezone for Shamrock Development at 12244 E. 116th ment to rules governing hand-offs of neighborhoods from Saturday morning. After some good laughs and were St. was tabled after Councilman Todd Zimmerman said he developers to Homeowners Associations. Mayor Scott waiting in the drive-thru excited to make plans for was concerned plans for this commercial development did Fadness said this amendment was about addressing ne- line for 20 min- not appear to be up to the standards of a nearby commer- glect by developers, not the result of routine maintenance. utes (fast food See Traditions . Page 2 Noblesville Schools adds leaders Westfield reports reduction in to enhance safety, mental health crime rate for third consecutive year The REPORTER The REPORTER Department.” Noblesville Schools an- On Thursday, “I am so proud of nounced on Tuesday that it the City of Westfield the men and wom- has appointed a new full- announced a third en of our team,” time safety director, district consecutive year in said Westfield Po- mental health coordinator which its crime rate lice Chief Joel Rush. and, through its partnership decreased. This is “Their hard work and with the City of Noblesville, among the key find- commitment to pro- a Noblesville Police Depart- ings in the Westfield fessionalism shows ment (NPD) lieutenant to Police Department in the service they oversee the district’s team Hendrich Whaley Ginnan 2018 Annual Report. Cook Rush provide each day. We of school resource officers (SROs). sistant superintendent responsible for safety “As a community, we can measure love serving the people of Westfield and The new staff is as follows: for seven years, and as a former principal. success in many ways and the safety and appreciate the overwhelming support • Dr. Heather Hendrich, Safety Director She also serves as an adjunct professor at security of our community is the most im- we receive.” • Michele Whaley, Mental Health Coor- Ball State University, where she earned her portant,” said Mayor Andy Cook. “Cre- In 2018, Uniform Crime Reports dinator doctorate in education. ating a safe community for our families (UCR) decreased to 562, the lowest rate • Shane Ginnan, NPD lieutenant “Heather rose to the top of a very com- is a priority in Westfield. The fact that since 2012. This statistic is significant as Hendrich brings extensive experience petitive safety director selection process our crime rate has gone down three years the population of Westfield increased by to her role as safety director, having served by clearly demonstrating her experience in a row while our population has gone almost 2,300 from 2017. UCR is a national as an Indiana school safety specialist for 10 up is a testament to the professionalism years, as a Western School Corporation as- See School Safety . Page 2 and commitment of the Westfield Police See Reduced Crime . Page 2 2 News School Safety Tradition from Page 1 from Page 1 in the school safety arena, sive, district-wide mental ty training and are assigned the following Saturday with I. Taking her that shake plans to have some fun with her strong analytical back- health system to benefit all full-time to protect Nobles- my friend Stacey who was brought back memories of your elderly parents. The ground and her ability to students. ville Schools. Additionally, coming to Noblesville. shopping trips in Mishawa- warmer temperatures will successfully collaborate A graduate of both Ball his role will partner closely “It’s about time I got ka, where I grew up, and certainly help. Enjoy a fam- with our law enforcement State University and In- with Hendrich. you outside for awhile,” I other fun adventures we had ily tradition, or create a new partners at NPD,” said No- diana University, Whaley “We’re excited to wel- teased her, “You need some shared throughout the years. one! Taking that time is ab- blesville Schools Superin- has also been elected as the come these new team fresh air!” If you’re in the sand- solutely worth it and you’ll tendent Dr. Beth Nieder- next president of the Indiana members to Noblesville Mom was in great spir- wich generation, I want treasure the memories for meyer. “In addition to all School Social Work Associ- Schools,” said Niedermeyer. its when I left, and so was to encourage you to make years to come.