TODAY’S WEATHER Today: Sunny. Areas of frost before Friday, March 10, 2017 Vol. 4, No. 46 8 a.m. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Sheridan, Noblesville, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield HIGH: 34 LOW: 19 Agencies, government should pool their development ideas By FRED SWIFT to pool their ideas for housing, trails and economic devel- town. There are new homes, apartments, restaurants and the A plan to sell Seminary Park for homesites was dropped opment. renovated Monon depot along five blocks of the street by city officials almost as soon as it The Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development bordering the trail. The difference from 8th Street is that was proposed earlier this week. Feed- (HAND) has its eye on the site of the former Farm Bureau Carmel lost the railroad and uses the right-of-way for the back from city councilors, park board Co-op grain operation at 8th and Mulberry Streets. But, no trail. members and others was not favorable luck so far. Financing has been the big problem. In Noblesville it would seem that a trail could be built to the idea. At the same time city and some county officials want to alongside the railroad, and with cooperation between the There are many who want to see convert the Nickel Plate Railroad into a walking trail similar city and HAND, the co-op site could be developed for this green space near downtown kept to the popular Monon Trail. Other folks want to keep the housing which would be popular with those who want as it is. Seminary Park was the site of railroad. access to a trail. Noblesville's first public school. For Does it all seem like an insurmountable problem or an It would take some vision, some cooperation and many years Second Ward School opportunity? probably a public/private partnership. But, it could create a occupied the city block at 10th and Let's look at what Carmel has done in a somewhat situation where everyone involved gets what they want: Hannibal. similar situation. South 8th Street is not generally consid- housing, a trail, the railroad, keeping Seminary Park and So, what happens next assuming there is a demand for ered the most attractive street in town. Similarly, Carmel's potential economic development where it is needed. new housing in the central city? Here's an idea: Various Second Avenue along the Monon was not a particularly There is opportunity there for those bold enough to seize agencies and branches of local government should be able exciting place 15 years ago. it. Now the street is developing into an upscale part of old HSE School Board Noblesville Five Points roundabout utility construction begins moves forward on Duke Energy will begin utility relocation on the east side of the building projects Greenfield Avenue, Christian Street and 10th Street intersection today. The work By LARRY LANNAN should cause minimal impact to the LarryinFishers.com intersection, but flaggers will be onsite The Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) when necessary to assist with traffic. The School Board moved forward with hiring work is anticipated to take one week. the CSO architectural firm to design the Utility relocation is the first step in new, so far unnamed, elementary school the construction of a roundabout at this to be constructed next to HSE intersection. Road work will begin in Intermediate/Junior High School on mid-April. Currently, the intersection has Cyntheanne Road. CSO will be paid just a stoplight that must cycle through three under $1 million. The board will also be roads. The roundabout design provides contracting with a firm named Brain- a safe, effective intersection and creates Spaces at an additional cost of $105,000 a new southern gateway into the City of to provide professional services tied to making the building better suited for the Noblesville. More details will be HSE 21 program of immersive learning. released closer to road construction. In addition to those expenses, the elementary school building construction is estimated to cost $18.4 million. The Artistic rendering courtesy new elementary is projected to be ready the City of Noblesville for students by the start of the 2019-2020 school year. The board vote to approve CSO and Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville receives donation from Sharp Brainspaces was five in favor, one op- posed and one abstention. Amanda The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville was recently a Shera voted no and Sylvia Shepler ab- recipient of a donation from Sharp Business Systems. Sharp stained. generously provided the Club with a newer, more efficient In another building-related matter, model of a multifunctional office printer to upgrade an aging the board voted unanimously to hire machine. Sharp Business Systems advances and enables more Meyer-Najem as construction manager effective and efficient communication through technology for the planned renovation projects at and solutions supported by local, caring people. Their vision Cumberland Road Elementary School is to turn clients into fans by exceeding expectations. and the HSE Schools Administration Ross Raifsnider, Midwest President/General Manager of Building. Sharp Business Systems, was present for the donation and said, “At Sharp Business Systems, our culture and guiding principles are a way of life. We seek first to serve, and we March’s Carmel give back to the community generously, because it is the right thing to do. We are proud to link arms with the Boys & Girls Club in an effort to make a difference in the Noblesville Gallery Walk is community.” “We are extremely appreciative for the generous gift made Saturday by Sharp,” said BGCN Executive Director, Becky Terry. “The donated machine is a much needed upgrade and it will Wine and dine at one of the District increase the efficiency and quality of the work of our staff. restaurants, browse the new and exciting It also will reduce costs as more items will be capable of being exhibits at 10 District galleries and explore printed in-house. all the unique things the District has to offer during the IU Health North Hospital Second Saturday Gallery Walk on Saturday, March Photo provided 11, 2017 from 5-9 p.m. If you participated in the Gallery Walk The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville recently Scavenger in January and February, make received a donation of a multifunctional office sure to visit us in March for your chance to printer from Sharp Business Systems. win one of five prizes valued at approxi- mately $150 each! Please bring your punch Pictured: Ross Raifsnider, Sharp Business card to be eligible to win. Systems President/General Manager - Midwest, Additional featured artists and exhibits Daryl Petry, BGCN Board Member & Treasurer, and Becky Terry, BGCN Executive Director. 2 News County League of Women Voters to CARMEL From Page 1 conduct business meeting next Thursday during the March Gallery Walk include: District. * CCA Gallery's feature gallery for the *Be a part of the Scavenger Hunt that The League of Women Voters of Hamilton County will be holding a business month of March will be displaying oil will lead you to find select pieces of art or meeting Thursday, March 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hamilton East Public paintings by Margaret Hanke and Ann items of interest in each of the participating Library, Five Municipal Dr. in Fishers. Simons. Everyone is invited to their recep- galleries and businesses. Begin the hunt Anyone interested in finding out more about the LWV is welcome. You may tion to view these beautiful works and to inside California Closets (1 S. Range Line bring your lunch to eat during the meeting. meet the artists during the Gallery Walk. Rd.). Your completed Scavenger Hunt clue For more information, contact at [email protected]. * Throughout March, Inspire Studio sheet will enter you for a chance to win one & Gallery is exhibiting the works of con- of several great prizes during the Gallery temporary artist "Scotty Lu" - the alter ego Walk, including: of renowned artist Randall Scott Harden. Ÿ Mosaics & Wine Class by Nancy The Opening Reception for the exhibit will Keating ($62 value) be during the Gallery Walk. Wine & light Ÿ 2 Matted Original Watercolors and a refreshments will be served in "Starving pastel painting print from ArtSplash, Artist" style. sponsored by CarDon & Associates * The 2nd You and Tranquil Souls (411 ($100 value) N. Range Line Rd.) will be hosting a tasting Ÿ Gift Basket donated by The Olive Mill event from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. along with ($50 value) the launch of Wunder Juice. Live music will Ÿ Muldoon's Gift Card and T-Shirt also be on hand. You can also sample their Basket ($50 value) products such as Wicked Good Nibs, Cilan- Ÿ Gift Basket donated by John Pacilio tro Sauce and Chipotle Black Bean and and REMAX Ability Plus - Team Cheese Dip at REMAX Ability Plus-Team Pacilio Pacilio, located at 200 S. Range Line Road. * Carmel Arts Council Children's Follow the clues through the District and Art Gallery features Forest Dale Elementa- then turn in your completed clue sheet to ry, Carmel, Clay and Creekside Middle receive a Gallery Walk Punch Card, new to Schools and Carmel High School. Our 2017. Those who complete all three Scav- Community Art exhibit features the Spring enger Hunts in a quarter will be eligible for Art contest winners. one of five prizes valued at about $150. In * REMAX Ability Plus-Team Pacilio addition, at the end of the year, large prizes (15 E. Main St., Suite 200) will feature a will be awarded to those who participated meet and greet with Indiana artist and in all 12 months.