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HAMILTON COUNTY Hamilton County’s Hometown Newspaper www.ReadTheReporter.com REPORTER Facebook.com/HamiltonCountyReporter TodAy’S Weather Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 Today: Mostly cloudy. Afternoon showers of snow and Arcadia | Atlanta | Cicero | Sheridan rain. Wind gusting to 30 mph. Tonight: Rain and snow showers. Carmel | Fishers | Noblesville | Westfield NEWS GATHERING Like & Wind gusting to 35 mph. PARTNER Follow us! HIGH: 40 LOW: 20 Latest scammers Carmel gets the gold for great parks impersonating family members in need of money The REPORTER The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has recently received complaints about possible fraudulent telephone calls to coun- ty residents. The scammers are targeting the elderly population and claiming to be family members in need of money. If you have received a call like this, or you are unsure if the call is valid, please call the Sherriff’s Department non-emer- gency number at (317) 773-1872. Remember to never give out any per- sonal information over the phone if you are unsure of the source or feel that the call may not be valid. Photo provided Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Director Michael Klitzing (left) and Leon Younger representing the American Retired Sheriff’s Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration (right) recently presented Mayor Jim Brainard (center) and the Carmel City Council with the Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management to deputy killed in hang in council chambers at City Hall. The Parks Department received the award late last year. accident in Fishers The REPORTER On Tuesday, Fishers police investigated a fatal motor vehicle crash on Southeastern Help solve historical mystery in Sheridan Parkway near Isle of Man Boulevard that resulted in the death of a retired Hamilton The poem that follows was found on the back of County Sheriff's deputy. the painting seen of Potter’s Bridge seen at left. Reports indicate the crash occurred Old Bridges shortly before 5 p.m. According to acci- How they stand like silent sentinels of an era that is past, dent investigators, evidence at the scene, These old bridges still defying scorching sun and winter’s blast. and witness statements, an ATV operated Just a few are left to reverence times and tides while in its flight by James Fetters, 76, Fishers, attempted to Oh time and pause for just a moment cross Southeastern Parkway and was struck They are now our beacon light. by a Dodge Ram pickup truck. Now they speak with tongues immortal of their builders who are dead Fetters was transported to an area hos- Just a pioneer left with us while the rest have gone ahead. pital by paramedics from the Fishers De- There is still a sacred feeling as I view the Bridge once more partment of Fire and Emergency Services, Bringing memories of the sturdy pioneers in days of yore. Old Bridge, you were ever faithful. but died due to his injuries. You have bridged both tide and time The pickup truck was operated by Terry And these years have made you finer, like they do old friends and wine. Wright, 47, Greenfield. Wright was treated Those old slabs on which you’re standing at the scene for minor injuries. Safely guard the builder’s name, Fetters, a lifelong Fishers area resident, But their epitaphs are dimmed some by the onslaught of the rain. retired from the Hamilton County Sheriff's As I walk beneath the shadow of that sturdy old beech tree Department in 2007 after serving nearly 28 Art provided There’s a kind of revered feeling, a sort of charm comes over me. years. The Sheridan Historical Society is looking for the public’s help in identifying Oft I’ve sat and fished in childhood while the quiet waters flow an “M. E. Clark” listed on the back of this painting of Potter’s Bridge. Now in torrents are returning memories of the long ago. Oft you’ve sheltered weary traveler, oft you’ve housed a robin’s nest. The REPORTER were together, MEC probably refers to State Health Dept. The Sheridan Historical Society has M. E. Clark, but that is not certain. The You have always been a landmark, many years you’ve stood the test. lots of items of historical significance, big question is who was M. E. Clark? Now your drooping face speaks wisdom changes classroom And your roof is sagging some. and most of them have interesting stories The Historical Society wonders if some- Your splintered boards bid enter to the moonlight and the sun. associated with them. Occasionally, how- one in the community or the surround- But within your walls you’re guarding as it was a treasure chest quarantine, contact ever, a donation is received, and the His- ing area might have that information. If Names that once were old time sweethearts torical Society is not sure of the creator/ you know or have an idea, please stop Yours and mine among the rest. tracing protocols author, its significance, or the story be- by the museum any Tuesday or Friday Just below you stands a new one, cold unfriendly seems to be. WISH-TV | wishtv.com hind it. Here is one of those conundrums: afternoon between 1 and 4 p.m. or call It doesn’t house the robin’s red breast State health officials on Wednesday -an And it holds no charm for me. A few months back, Society pres- (317) 758-5054 so this mystery can be nounced changes to classroom quarantine ident Ron Stone was given a painting solved. You can also click here to send So Old Bridge as you’re leaving memories heritage for me Now my sincere benediction; let me breathe once more on thee. protocols that will go into effect on Mon- of Noblesville’s Potter’s Bridge, and a message. day. The announce- Compliments of M. E. Clark on the backside of the framed painting The Historical Society thanks you in ment was made during was a poem about covered bridges. The advance for any help you can provide. Gov. Eric Holcomb’s poem says it is “Compliments of M. E. Everyone is also invited to come to the always ready to hear your story about any con- weekly virtual press Clark” and in the lower right corner of new museum for a visit, which is located nections you have to the Sheridan community. If conference. the painting are the initials “MEC.” at 315 S. Main St., in the heart of down- you do decide to visit, please mask up and main- Indiana State De- Because the poem and the painting town Sheridan. The Historical Society is tain social distancing. partment of Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said, ef- fective Monday, ISDH Carmel church to celebrate teens with will no longer require Box quarantine or contact tracing if students and teachers remain at least three feet apart special needs in drive-thru prom event and wear a mask at all times while in the By ANGELI KAKADE Church in Carmel says registrations are ter bottles and other fun items. classroom. WISH-TV | wishtv.com down by almost 70 percent for the local Then, on Feb. 10, the church will hold These quarantine changes do not apply event. a drive-thru event where pre-registered to exposures that happen during lunch, ath- A Carmel church is hoping to keep the “It’s been hard getting families excit- guests can pick up their bags in prepa- letics, band, or other school settings. dancing alive as it prepares for its annual ed about a virtual event because it doesn’t ration for prom night. Polster says the Box said some schools had only been Night to Shine prom for teens with spe- sound as fun,” said Polster. drive-thru will have a red carpet, dancing able to separate students by three to four cial needs during the pandemic. It’s part But the church is looking to change in cars, and music. feet, but the data show the reduced spac- of the national Night to Shine hosted by that through several additional events “We will still see the joy on their fac- ing has not resulted in increased cases. Box the Tim Tebow Foundation, and while the leading up to the big night on Feb. 12. On es,” said volunteer Heidi Stan. also cited the ongoing burden a 14-day pandemic hasn’t canceled it, prom will be Wednesday, the church held a Goody Bag For anyone looking to attend or vol- quarantine has had on schools, students virtual this year. packing party for volunteers to pack gift unteer at any of the events, visit north- Mandy Polster with Northview bags with items like tiaras, bracelets, wa- viewchurch.us/nighttoshine. See Protocols . Page 2 2 News & Letters to the Editor Carmel firefighters handing The Reporter’s policy on Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor should be 400 words or less. Letters out free masks at Whole Foods over the word limit may be cut at the editor's discretion. The REPORTER face masks while supplies the front foyer of the north proper distance from oth- All letters are subject to editing for style, mechanics and The Carmel Fire De- last. The type of masks be- entrance. ers as they approach the grammar. Letters containing language or content that is of- partment has scheduled ing distributed are similar During the event, rep- booth. fensive, or that the editor feels is inappropriate, will not be another COVID-19 in- to what you would find in resentatives from CFD will The goal of this booth published.

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