Sheridan's Heritage Museum Gets New Home
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WEEK OF DECEMBER 18, 2017 SHERIDAN | NOBLESVILLE | CICERO | ARCADIA ATLANTA | WESTFIELD | CARMEL | FISHERS Sheridan’s Heritage Meth lab found at Courtyard Museum gets new home The REPORTER At approximately 4:04 a.m. on burg, historian, and Laura The REPORTER Wednesday, Dec. 13, police officers Stapleton-Robbins, mem- The Sheridan Historical and firefighters from the Noblesville bership. Society has purchased a new Police & Fire Departments responded Contributions to the museum site at 315 S. Main to the Courtyard by Marriott (17863 museum project are wel- St. and is remodeling the site Foundation Drive, Noblesville) in come as well as tax de- for its collections and gene- reference to a report of smoke. Of- ductible. Those interested alogy services that will pro- ficers and firefighters arrived on the vide two-and-a-half times scene a short time later and began in participating should Saunders contact Ron Stone at 317- its present space for heritage to investigate. 758-5170, by cell at (317) exhibits and family archive Once of the scene, is was deter- 306-5058, or by email at services. The society, found- mined that the source of the smoke [email protected]. ed in 1969, had been gifted was coming from a single room on Checks for the new muse- its present location at 308 S. the fourth floor of the hotel. Firefight- um are to be mailed to the Main St., by late industrial- ers and police officers made entry into Sheridan Historical Soci- ist Kenneth Biddle who had the room and located what is believed ety Inc., 308 S. Main St., used it for an office during to be a functioning meth lab. Two oc- Sheridan, IN 46069. retirement. It opened in 1972 cupants were also located inside the and collections assembled room and were taken into custody and were acquired and managed interviewed by police. by volunteers. As a result of the ongoing inves- Pridgeon “In essence, we have a tigation, the occupants of the hotel museum that captures pioneer room have been arrested and transported to the Hamilton life, artifacts from an Indiana community that expanded See Meth Lab . Page A3 from a hill-top log cabin in 1828,” detailed Ron Stone, president. “We have a story State Road 37 design to be showcased, and that in- cludes our 1908 Black motor Photo provided Ron Stone, left, president of the Sheridan Historical Society, talks with Jim changes, budget issues See Museum . Page A2 Pickett, executive director of the Museum. By LARRY LANNAN Public relations rep engaged . LarryInFishers.com Hamilton County residents re- ceived an update on the State Road First steps taken for White River Bridge 37 project Monday, Dec. 11, and of- ficials had a lot to talk about. The in- By FRED SWIFT County Commissioners. vices for the bridge. It will Bridge Fund with sever- tersection designs for 141st and 146th ReadTheReporter.com Following several years be the fourth span over the al million dollars. County streets have both changed dramatical- of discussion with the city river in Noblesville and is government is responsible ly, the sequence of when intersections The first step toward of Noblesville, commis- key to a bypass of the city's for building and maintain- will be constructed is now up in the air, and officials are a new bridge over White sioners entered into an en- downtown area. ing major bridges through- working to keep the project within budget. River at Pleasant Street gineering agreement with Estimated cost figures out the county whether First, the two major design changes: was accomplished last USI Engineering for pre- have not been announced. 141st Street was originally designed to be a two- Monday by Hamilton liminary engineering ser- But, the county has a Major See Bridge . Page A4 lane roundabout. The new design calls for a single lane roundabout. The 146th Street interchange with State Road 37 was originally planned to be a two-lane roundabout, but en- Noblesville’s O’Connor to run for State Rep. gineers are now drawing-up a traffic signal interchange, The REPORTER and knowledge ernment to insure ment Committee Chair and much like the one at Allisonville Road and Interstate 465 Greg O’Connor, a 10- I’ve developed ongoing job cre- member and as a member in Marion County. year member of the Nobles- over the last de- ation, economic of the Plan Commission, ville City Council, will run cade and apply development, and O’Connor has made a big See State Road 37 . Page A3 for Indiana State Represen- it to effectively workforce de- impact. In the last decade, tative, District 29. O’Con- represent the cit- velopment,” said O’Connor has proved his nor has been a Noblesville izens of District O’Connor. experience and dedication Volunteer group raises resident for 30 years. 29. Hamilton Serving two for economic development, “I have worked diligent- County is a driver terms as Nobles- workforce development, ly over the last 10 years for of economic suc- ville City Council streamlining budgeting $95K for Conner Prairie the citizens of Noblesville cess of our state O’Connor President, Chair processes, implementing The REPORETER as a City Councilman. I in- and I intend to work closely of the Finance Committee, Last week at its annual meeting, an all-female, all-vol- tend to take the experience with local and county gov- an Economic Develop- See Rep . Page A10 unteer group that raises funds to support Conner Prairie announced its major gift for 2018. Conner Prairie Alliance President Linda Tyler awarded museum President and CEO Norman Burns Kenley to run again as Noblesville Trustee $95,000 to support three museum initiatives – $90,000 for improvements to the River Crossing play area inside the Dear Editor: elected for a second term. to the community in many ways. Civil War Journey experience, $2,500 to support the tex- It has been a pleasure With the help of the My belief is that our office should tiles operations and $2,500 to the agriculture department. serve all the residents of Noblesville Township relevant to the community as a whole. Conner Prairie Alliance conducted its annual meeting Noblesville Township over Board I have lowered your When the budget allows, we provide today inside the Overlook at Conner Prairie. the past three years as your general property taxes community service grants to partner This year’s gift, raised entirely from the sale of goods Trustee. I am announcing during my time in office charitable and cultural organizations. in the Apple Store at Conner Prairie in September and Oc- my intention to run again and plan to do so again We have increased financial as- tober, brings the total of the Alliance’s contributions to the for the office of Trustee in in 2018. I cannot promise sistance to our residents who are in museum since it formed in 1982 to more than $1.2 million. the 2018 election. further tax cuts, but pledge serious need of a hand up and have Conner Prairie Alliance has more than 100 members. We have accomplished to keep rates as low as pos- done the best we can to help the During the event, three Alliance members received the a great deal during my first Kenley sible for our residents. homeless in our county without a organization’s Touchmark Award, which honors members term and I will continue to serve the In addition to a lower township who have performed beyond expectations to support the township to the best of my ability if tax rate we have expanded services See Trustee . Page A10 See Conner Prairie . Page A3 A2 News Week of December 18, 2017 Quick glances around the county Cicero increases By FRED SWIFT ReadTheReporter.com parking fines The REPORTER ask residents to please Hamilton County youngsters began The Town of Cicero call 317-984-3648 to using the latest Koteewi Park attraction has announced they have make arrangements. If this past Saturday. It's a 'tubing hill' increased their fine for calling after business designed for snow sledding, but with parking violations. The hours, the Cicero Police inner tubes instead of sleds. County fine has changed from $5 Department asks resi- park department employees, using a to $10. Cicero also an- dents to call 317-773- snow-making machine, are preparing nounced there will be a 1282 to speak to the a heavy base of snow on the hill for $15 fee added to the fine on-duty officer. season long winter use at the county's if not paid within 10 days. Cicero is also ask- largest park west of Strawtown. Town officials stated ing residents that during * * * they understand on oc- inclement weather vehi- Darren Murphy was sworn in as a casion residents have ex- cles not be parked on the court magistrate Monday, Dec. 11 at tra guests during special street in order to aid in the Government and Judicial Center. events and holidays and snow removal crews. He takes the position formerly held by David Najjar who became judge of Hamilton Superior Court 5 last month. A reception hosted by Murphy's for- County Treasurer to mer law firm followed the swearing-in administered by Superior Court 6 lead Indiana County Judge Gail Bardach. * * * The Carmel School Board held its Photo provided Treasurer’s Association last meeting of the year Monday, Dec. Darren Murphy was sworn in as a court magistrate on Monday, Dec. The REPORTER treasurers work towards 11 without making any decision on the 11 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center. Murphy Hamilton County the training require- future of school superintendent Nick takes the position formerly held by David Najjar, who became judge Treasurer Jennifer Tem- ments set by the State Wahl.