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Carmel | Fishers | Noblesville | Westfield News Gathering Like & Partner Follow us! HIGH: 34 LOW: 22 Noblesville Schools Kinetic Advantage plans urges Holcomb to new Carmel headquarters begin vaccinations of The REPORTER office space at 10333 N. Meridian St. Kinetic Advantage, a newly-cre- in Carmel, plans to invest more than school district staff ated automotive floorplan financing $4 million to expand its new head- The REPORTER icant challenges to be pres- company, announced plans on Mon- quarters, leasing and equipping an Editor’s note: Nobles- ent and engaged in support day to scale its operations in Central additional 34,200 square feet in the ville Schools has called of students. They have also Indiana, expanding the company’s same building. The additional upgrad- upon Gov. Eric Holcomb worked hard to follow safe- new headquarters in Carmel. To sup- ed space will allow Kinetic to grow to prioritize vaccinations ty protocols aimed at keep- port its growth, Kinetic, which has al- its client base and continue providing for school staff. The district ing schools open. ready added 65 new Indiana positions technology-driven solutions to inde- sent a letter to Holcomb on Despite this, our staff- since July 2020, plans to continue pendent automotive dealers across Thursday, signed by Super- ing continues to be del- growing its team by creating up to an Holcomb Brainard the U.S. The company plans have the intendent Beth Niedermeyer icately balanced and additional 225 new jobs over the next said Governor Eric J. Holcomb. "Ki- expanded space fully operational by and all five school board absences among any em- few years. netic's rapid growth, even during the April 2021. members, asking Holcomb ployee group (teachers, bus "With Indiana’s best in the Mid- pandemic, is impressive, and we're Kinetic has already launched in 26 to authorize the vaccina- drivers, food personnel, west ranking for entrepreneur friend- grateful for the quality career oppor- markets to date and will continue ex- tions of employees at No- custodians, principals, etc.) liness, we're committed to providing tunities that the company is creating panding nationally by developing re- blesville Schools. could quickly turn into a the business-friendly environment for Hoosiers." lationships across auction platforms. * * * situation that forces us to and skilled workforce that companies The company, which currently Governor Holcomb – close our buildings. like Kinetic need to grow operations," operates out of 24,500 square feet of See Kinetic . . . Page 2 Thank you for your Indiana students must commitment to thoughtful- not fall further behind. ly managing this pandemic We take care of our staff and for your support of In- so they can take care of our County health officials share diana schools. children. We urge you to We know you recognize authorize the vaccination of the critical importance of school staff now, with the ensuring that our children goal of keeping our facili- ideas for smooth vaccine signup can safely continue their ed- ties open and operating to By DEMIE JOHNSON emergency preparedness coordinator, ucation, and their access to best serve Hoosier families. WISH-TV | wishtv.com said local leaders are already prepar- support services, during this Respectfully, ing for the larger shipments. difficult time. Dr. Beth Niedermeyer Hamilton County health officials “We’re moving from a quite small We ask you to take ad- Superintendent, Nobles- admitted Wednesday that getting a facility on the 4-H fairgrounds to a ditional action to support ville Schools vaccine has not always been a quick place – I don’t even know how many and protect the continuing Dr. Joe Forgey or easy process. At a town hall, they times bigger it is, but it is going to operation of schools by Board President, No- addressed issues and helped neigh- be,” Walker said. “The registration prioritizing vaccinations blesville Schools bors navigate appointments. area alone is about six times bigger for our staff. Mrs. Laura Alerding To help with a smoother sign up, than what it is in the other facility. We believe we are one Board Vice President, they shared a few ideas – trying at Ginder Walker We’re going from having five lanes to of only a few school dis- Noblesville Schools night or on weekends – and urged away from others and possibly could virtually having 30 available.” tricts in the state that has Mrs. Christi Crosser people to stay online or on the phone impact the already-low supply. How- Gov. Eric Holcomb said the larg- been able to continually Board Secretary, No- after they’re placed on hold. ever, long wait times could clear up er shipment puts the state just days serve our students in-person blesville Schools “We’re seeing that happen a lot some as more vaccine becomes avail- away from beginning to vaccinate since August 4, 2020 thanks Mrs. Lisa Sobek where an individual has five or six ap- able. people ages 65 and older. Currently, to the dedication of our over Board Member, Nobles- pointments because they were shop- Indiana health officials announced only people 70 and older can be vac- 1,500 teachers and support ville Schools ping for the best vaccine for them,” an extra 13,000 doses a week for Hoo- cinated. staff. Mrs. Stephanie Lam- said Jim Ginder, the county’s health siers, which brings the weekly total to The Hamilton County Health De- They have pushed bert education specialist. more than 90,000. partment oversees vaccinations for all through fears for their own Board Member, Nobles- Overbooking takes appointments Christian Walker, the county’s areas of the county but Fishers. health and overcome signif- ville Schools

MJ Insurance designated as Technology can bring joy Prevail’s Hero of the Month to the elderly right now The words COLUMNIST most of our food out to me about two mar- “technology” from scratch, etc. velous creations that can and “elderly” Touché. bring some joy to elderly don’t exactly For the first folks, especially now when go together, as category, how- so many of them are isolat- many of us know. ever, companies ed due to COVID-19. And, let’s face it, are getting smart The first product is The there are a lot of and making tech- Skylight Frame (skylight- things older peo- nology easier for, frame.com). This has be- ple know that AMY SHANKLAND let’s say, people come so popular that it’s some of us don’t Sandwiched of a certain age. on backorder – and I can anymore – driv- After last week’s ing a stick shift, making column, readers reached See Tech . . . Page 2 HSE Schools operating tax referendum likely on May 2023 election ballot By LARRY LANNAN The current referendum burses school districts based LarryInFishers.com is generating $22 million per on their student population. year for the local school dis- Nunn says a budget-cutting Photo provided The operating referen- trict. There is no indication at committee is already meet- Prevail has named MJ Insurance as its most recent Hero of the Month. dum passed by voters in the this time whether the school ing and is making progress. At the end of 2019, MJ Insurance chose Prevail as one of its Charities HSE school district will be board will opt to renew the A report to the board is ex- of Choice. The honor comes after MJ associates nominate, advocate expiring, and a renewal of current referendum tax rate, pected from that group soon. for, and select their charity through a voting process. This allows MJ the referendum property tax or ask taxpayers for more or Nunn points to recent team members to take a more focused and active approach to support rate is expected to be on the less in that referendum vote. years' school property tax the charity itself. MJ has supported Prevail by assisting with Support primary election ballot in The loss of roughly 400 rates, which have declined Group Graduation Celebration. According to Prevail, MJ went above May of 2023. That's what students in the current school slightly. She credits increas- and beyond by providing decorations, gift bags, celebration meals, the district's Chief Finan- year has resulted in the need es in assessed valuation of and even treats for Prevail’s therapy dog, Odle. (From left) Morgan cial Officer Cecilie Nunn to cut the 2021-2022 school property within the school Duffy, Pam McDonald, Bonnie Uber, and Stephanie Jok. told school board members year spending by $5 million. district as the main reason Wednesday night. The state of Indiana reim- for the lower tax rates. Empowering Hoosiers to take on that raise or promotion For many, learning they Guest COLUMNIST Assistance For Needy Families household's income increases to prevent earning more at work, suddenly losing earned a raise or promotion at program to 50 percent of the Hoosiers from losing their benefits entire- these resources could worsen a family's work is news that calls for cel- federal poverty level by 2025. ly if they experience a slight pay bump. financial situation. ebration. But for some, it could For a family of four, the total A problem many call the “cliff effect” By implementing a gradual phase out, mean choosing between taking gross income would need to – This is when any extra money earned this could incentivize more Hoosiers to on a new opportunity or jeop- be roughly $13,100 in order to through a raise, promotion or higher pay- take a step forward by furthering their ca- ardizing their families' financial qualify. To be eligible currently, ing job makes recipients ineligible to re- reers and accepting higher-paying positions assistance. a family’s income needs to fall ceive TANF or other benefits. without taking two steps back financially. I authored legislation to em- between 13 and 16 percent of For example, families who are on the The bill I am working on this year power Hoosiers to take on these CHUCK GOODRICH the federal poverty level, which higher end of the income qualifications is designed to build on a law I authored opportunities without worrying State Representative equates to a gross yearly income could lose their benefits if they receive last session, which recently took effect. about losing certain benefits. of $8,547 for a family of four. a small raise. For many, this increase in The 2020 law exempts dependents' My proposal would increase income This change would help create a gradual wages could make them ineligible for fi- eligibility requirements for the Temporary phase-out in this assistance as an eligible nancial assistance. Even though they are See Empowering . . . Page 2 2 News & Views

Kinetic from Page 1 Some Kroger stores to begin The company will continue Kinetic Advantage has is helping its independent ramping up hiring this year, chosen Carmel for its cor- dealer partners and team giving COVID-19 vaccines and open positions will be porate headquarters along members succeed while WISH-TV | wishtv.com include: registration system,” Box posted online as they be- the Meridian Corridor, providing them with an Kroger Health on • Bartholomew said. “…What this means come available. which continues to attract exceptional and engaging Wednesday announced it • Boone is the state’s 211 call center “I’ve been involved in high-paying jobs,” said user experience. Kinetic is will offer COVID-19 vac- • Delaware can only help you make ap- three startups in Indiana Carmel Mayor Jim Brain- committed to forging strong cines at 45 Indiana pharma- • Floyd pointments at sites using the and have found that Indi- ard. “We work hard to cre- partnerships through trans- cies in 16 counties, including • Hamilton state’s sign-up system.” ana is a great place to build ate and sustain a high qual- parent communication and Hamilton County. • Hancock For example, Kroger and a business given the edu- ity of life so that companies simple, innovative solu- Participating locations • Henry Meijer are using their own cated workforce, excellent like Kinetic Advantage will tions. Kinetic provide its for vaccinations at Kroger • Howard appointment system, so eli- work ethic and pro-business have a large pool of high- partners and team members pharmacies can be found • Johnson gible Hoosiers attempting to climate in Indiana," said ly educated residents to fill with the support and tools online. • Kosciusko sign up via the 211 call cen- Kinetic CEO Marty McFar- the new jobs they create. they need to grow through- Indiana State Depart- • La Porte ter will not be able to select land. "I am thrilled to work We look forward to watch- out their journey. ment of Health Commis- • Madison those sites. with my Indiana teammates ing them grow and succeed About IEDC sioner Dr. Kristina Box • Monroe Box said the number of in building an employee and in Carmel.” The Indiana Economic said Kroger, along with • St. Joseph Hoosiers getting vaccinated customer centric business." The Indiana Economic Development Corporation Walmart and Meijer, had • Tippecanoe continues to climb. More Founded in July 2020 Development Corporation (IEDC) leads the state of In- either begun to offer the vac- • Vigo than 477,000 Hoosiers had by McFarland, who also offered Kinetic Advantage diana’s economic develop- cine or are preparing to offer Box, during Gov. Eric received their first dose of co-founded Dealer Ser- up to $5 million in con- ment efforts, helping busi- it at select stores throughout Holcomb’s weekly coronavi- the COVID-19 vaccine as of vices Corporation, Kinet- ditional tax credits based nesses launch, grow and the state. rus briefing Wednesday, said Wednesday afternoon. ic utilizes market-leading on the company’s plans to locate in the state. Governed Kroger spokesperson eligible Hoosiers can make Indiana State Department technology solutions to en- create up to 273 jobs by the by a 15-member board Eric Halvorson on Wednes- vaccination appointments of Health on Wednesday re- hance the floorplan experi- end of 2024. These tax cred- chaired by Governor Eric J. day said the vaccination ser- online at ourshot.in.gov. ported 40 more COVID-19 ence for independent auto its are performance-based, Holcomb, the IEDC manag- vice doesn’t apply to all Kro- “As we add more and deaths, bringing the total dealers, streamlining cus- meaning the company is es many initiatives, includ- ger stores, only in counties more vaccination sites, to 9,470. A total of 617,176 tomer experience, increas- eligible to claim incentives ing performance-based tax suggested by the state health some of them will be us- Hoosiers have tested positive ing flexibility and offering once Hoosiers are hired. credits, workforce training department. Those counties ing their own appointment for COVID-19. increased cost transparency The city of Carmel supports grants, innovation and en- around fees. Kinetic has the project. trepreneurship resources, secured more than $225 About Kinetic Advantage public infrastructure assis- million of initial debt and Kinetic Advantage is a tance, and talent attraction Tech equity funding to support dynamic floorplan company and retention efforts. For from Page 1 its expansion. led by trusted industry vet- more information about the see why. From their web- until May, but I’m thinking ed to send my mother a “We are thrilled that erans. Kinetic’s core focus IEDC, visit iedc.in.gov. site, Skylight is a beautiful my siblings and I can go in little “hello” message via touch-screen, Wi-Fi con- on this together and get her email or text, but of course, nected digital photo frame this frame as an early gift. she’s never been a fan of that lets you email photos Another wonderful in- computers or cell phones. from your phone or com- vention is the Grand Pad The GrandPad would al- puter directly onto your (grandpad.net). This one low me to do this and so loved one's frame – from might take some convinc- much more. anywhere in the world. ing on Mom’s part, but this Betty has a similar I can just imagine my tablet was created especial- device and she’s always mom waking up each day ly for … well … the elder- thrilled to tell people “I looking forward to seeing ly, as its name suggests. have a TABLET.” The new photos of her dog Rex From their website, the pride in her voice makes (who now lives with us), essential apps and services me chuckle. her great-grandchildren, on the GrandPad eliminate While neither of these, or anything fun that we all the clutter, distractions or other technology, can would like to send to her! and complications of other take the place of a face- My adopted grandmother, devices, allowing seniors to-face visit (or a hug … Betty Gerrard, whom many to instantly connect with boy, am I ready to return to of you know, loves hers and loved ones. hugging) they can certainly recommended it to me. I can’t tell you how help ease things for the old- Mom’s birthday isn’t many times I’ve just want- er folks we love so much. Empowering from Page 1 Live Music At Pasto Italiano income earned through from their families' eli- their careers and lessen their paid internships or work- gibility for benefits. The dependence on government based learning programs goal of this law is to em- assistance. A Benito DiBartoli Every Wednesday IT LI power the next generation If you have any ques- O A (1/2 Price Bottles of Wine On Wednesdays) of Hoosier workers by re- tions about this legislation T N S moving barriers to oppor- or have any input about how O Meeting Notice A Dave Lowe: Friday January 29

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For more information ating seniors or undergrad- on these scholarships or the WISH-TV | wishtv.com of him driving his Lambo- aspirated took quite a bit of He also was talking on the uate students; and a total of Hamilton County Exten- A Crime Stoppers tip, rghini on I-465 near the I-70 planning, especially since phone via the car’s Blue- eight $500 scholarships are sion Homemakers, contact a series of YouTube videos interchange on the south- I needed a good stretch on tooth handsfree system available to Indiana home- Purdue Extension Hamilton and a Westfield man’s love west side. clean road to pull it off. I during the drive, state po- makers age 25 or older who County at (317) 776-0854. of his Lamborghini led to Police said the video – it can’t imagine what those lice said. are working to complete Homemaker him being charged with was uploaded on Nov. 18 but people I passed were think- The state police in- their education or upgrade reckless driving after reach- is no longer on the YouTube ing lol. Thanks to Bryce vestigation found other their vocational skills. scholarships ing speeds around 200 mph page of Bryce Thompson Thompson for putting this YouTube videos featur- Student Indiana Extension on Interstate 465. Media – captured the sports together. It was definitely a ing Sleiman talking about Homemakers Association Gabriel Sleiman, 33, car’s speedometer topping fun project!” his initial involvement in scholarships (IEHA) is an organization was charged on Jan. 13 in 213 mph. The same video A state police recon- street racing, his growth in The Hamilton County affiliated with the Purdue Marion Superior Court 22 was uploaded to Facebook structionist, Detective his abilities as a mechanic, Extension Homemakers Extension Service and is with driving “at an unrea- on Nov. 18, according to Chris Hanson, later used and what he described as Association is offering six interested in furthering edu- sonably high rate of speed” an investigation by Indiana the video to calculate that an addiction to increasing $500 scholarships to Ham- cation, leadership, and com- and endangering others, ac- State Police Trooper Bran- the black Huracán LP-610 the performance of vehi- ilton County graduating munity volunteerism. cording to court documents. don S. Fletcher. in the video passed another cles and racing them, court seniors or undergraduate IEHA is offering eight Indiana State Police According to court doc- vehicle on I-465 at a speed documents said. Sleiman students. $500 scholarships to Indi- didn’t pull Sleiman over on uments, Sleiman stated in of 198 mph. also talked about his Lam- Four are for students ana homemakers who are I-465; instead, they found the Facebook post, “Well, The video also showed borghini in those videos, majoring in the Health and 25 years of age or older. out from a Crime Stoppers that’s all she has in her ..for Sleiman was driving while which described him as an Human Science field -in These scholarships are to tip about a YouTube video now! Doing this naturally not wearing a seat belt. Indianapolis garage owner. cluding majors in depart- be used to complete ed- The video dated Nov. 18 ments of Foods and Nutri- ucation or upgrade voca- was removed from Bryce tion; Family and Consumer tional skills. One must be Thompson Media after Science Education; Interior admitted, or cleared for Sleiman spoke with the Design; Textile and Cloth- admission, to an academ- state police trooper on Dec. ing Design; Hospitality & ic or vocational school 29. Sleiman admitted to the Tourism; Child Develop- which is state-licensed or trooper that the Lamborghi- ment and Family Studies; accredited. ni in the video was his and Consumer Science & Re- Preference will be giv- said videos featuring his tailing; Nursing; Fitness en to a person studying at vehicles were “fake and de- and Health; Speech, Lan- an undergraduate level. ceptively edited.” guage and Hearing; and Scholarships will be award- Bryce Thompson, who Health Sciences. ed with regard for financial operates Bryce Thompson Two additional $500 need. Former winners may Media, later told police scholarships will be award- apply again. that he had not ridden with ed to students majoring in Scholarship applications Sleiman in the sports car, Elementary Education. may be obtained at the Pur- but had set up the camera to Past winners must reap- due Extension Hamilton capture the drive and later ply each year. Applications County office located on the edited the video as filmed, are due no later than March 1. Hamilton County 4-H Fair- Family Law only adding some stock The Indiana Extension grounds, 2003 Pleasant St., footage and transitions. Homemakers Association Noblesville, or online at ie- Asked if Sleiman drove is sponsoring an additional ha-families.org/programs. Elder Law 213 mph, Thompson told scholarship for vocational php. Applications are due the state trooper, “As far as and technical accreditation to the State Committee by Personal Injury the footage says: Yes.” called “Steps to Success” March 15. 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Natalie Morrow Nicholas Harbin Joshua Faudree Junction Crossing Branch Manager Oak Ridge Branch Manager Pebble Village Branch Manager Southeast corner of Spring Mill Station Corner of SR32 and Oak Ridge Rd West of SR32 and Hazel Dell Rd Bank of Indiana Westfield Westfield Noblesville News 5 Rep. Torr’s bill providing COVID-19 liability protections to businesses passes key committee The REPORTER lawsuits alleg- ity of pandem- that help slow the spread for something outside of duct, willful and wanton The House Judiciary ing someone ic-related legal of this virus," said Torr, their control." misconduct or intentional Committee on Wednesday was exposed to action a concern. chair of the House Judi- Torr said this bill does misrepresentation would voted to advance State or contracted Torr said an ex- ciary Committee. "In order not cover non-COVID-19- not be protected by this Rep. Jerry Torr's (R-Car- COVID-19 at ception to this to continue our economic related claims and it does legislation. mel) bill providing busi- the business or protection would recovery, our businesses not let facilities off the HB 1002 now heads to nesses, schools and health where a service be if the entity must be able to reopen and hook if they fail to meet the full House of Represen- care entities with civil lia- was provided. was accused of continue serving our com- the proper standard of care tatives for further consider- bility protections related to According to a gross negligence munities and creating jobs to patients. Defendants ation. For more informa- COVID-19. survey conduct- or willful mis- for Hoosiers while helping who are grossly negligent, tion about this legislation, Torr, the author of ed by the Nation- Torr conduct. shield them from liability commit willful miscon- visit iga.in.gov. House Bill 1002, said this al Federation of Indepen- "This immunity is not a legislation would provide dent businesses, 55 percent get-out-of-jail-free card for temporary immunity to of Hoosier small business- bad actors who disregard Hoosier companies from es considered the possibil- commonsense practices Grant applications open for Community Hunting Access Program due March 31 The REPORTER CHAP provides a practical age match for the total acres Communities interest- and economical method for they offer for deer hunting ed in applying for funding reducing deer numbers and opportunities, that is, CHAP through DNR’s Community balancing ecological and so- will provide a dollar amount Hunting Access Program cietal needs through regulat- per acre for up to 75 percent (CHAP) can apply through ed deer hunting. of the acres identified on an March 31. Parks, homeowners asso- application. Total financial CHAP is designed to in- ciations, and other land-man- assistance per participating crease hunting opportunities aging entities are eligible to partner is capped at a maxi- for white-tailed deer in com- apply for CHAP. Successful mum of $25,000. munities and to help allevi- applicants will be awarded CHAP allows for com- ate human/deer conflicts. financial assistance to help munity partner oversight and The program provides par- them manage a deer hunt the flexibility to determine ticipating organizations with during the regulated 2021- when and where managed financial and technical assis- 2022 deer hunting season. hunts occur. tance to administer hunting New this year, CHAP For more information programs in their commu- recipients will be required and to submit an application, nities. In a broader sense, to provide a 25 percent acre- visit on.IN.gov/dnrchap. Sen. Mike Braun reintroduces U.S. constitutional amendment to impose Congressional term limits The REPORTER limit pledge for support congres- U.S. Senator Mike Braun myself and to sup- sional term limits. (R-Ind.) has joined U.S. port this constitu- The rise of polit- Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) tional amendment ical careerism in with Sens. Pat Toomey (R- to break up the today’s Congress Pa.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), farm system of is a sharp depar- Todd Young (R-Ind.), and politics and take ture from what Rick Scott (R-Fla.), to rein- on the dysfunc- the Founders in- troduce an amendment to the tion in D.C.” tended for our U.S. Constitution that would “Every year, federal governing impose term limits on mem- Congress spends Braun bodies. I have bers of Congress. billions of dollars on give- long called for this solution U.S. Senators would be aways for the well-connect- for the brokenness of Wash- limited to two six-year terms ed: Washington insiders ington, D.C., and I will con- and members of the House get taxpayer money and tinue fighting to hold career of Representatives to three members of Congress get politicians accountable. As I two-year terms. re-elected, all while the sys- have done in the past, I urge “If there is one change tem fails the American peo- my colleagues to submit that would immediately ple,” Sen. Cruz said. “It’s no this constitutional amend- make Washington work wonder that the vast majori- ment to the states for speedy more for Americans and less ty of Americans from every ratification.” for the swamp, it’s term lim- political stripe – Republi- Click here to read the its,” Sen. Braun said. “I’m cans, Democrats, and Inde- text of the proposed amend- proud to have signed a term pendents – overwhelmingly ment.

January 18 - February 14, 2021 Stream On Demand for $35 Enjoy this powerful story from the comfort of your own home! Call 317-843-3800 or visit atistage.org for tickets. 6 News The Reporter’s policy Sen. Todd Young helps reintroduce on Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor should be 400 words or less. Letters bill banning abortions after 20 weeks over the word limit may be cut at the editor's discretion. Submitted cal, brain and side the womb abuse is reported to either All letters are subject to editing for style, mechanics and U.S. Senator Todd stress responses gives evidence social services or law en- grammar. Letters containing language or content that is of- Young (R-Ind.) on Wednes- demonstrating to the pain their forcement. fensive, or that the editor feels is inappropriate, will not be day joined Senator Lindsey pain at this stage unborn counter- 3. In the case of the ex- published. A maximum of two (2) letters will be published Graham (R-S.C.) and 42 of development. parts feel while ceptions: by any individual in any calendar month. This includes re- other Senators to reintro- The Pain-Ca- in utero. Ultra- • the abortion may only sponses to previously published letters. Readers are encour- duce the Pain-Capable pable Unborn sounds show proceed in a manner that aged to post responses and comments regarding individual Unborn Child Protection Child Protec- unborn babies at provides the best opportu- letters on our website, ReadTheReporter.com. There is Act. The legislation would tion Act is based 20 weeks suck- nity for the unborn child to no limit on the number or length for online responses. provide commonsense pro- in science, has ing their thumb, survive unless that would tections for unborn chil- overwhelming Young yawning, stretch- pose a greater risk of death dren at 20 weeks after fer- public support, and is nec- ing and making faces. or serious bodily injury to TODAY’S BIBLE READING tilization, a point at which essary to protect unborn Summary of the pregnant woman; and What, then, shall we say in response to these there is significant scien- children from painful and • the abortion provid- things? If God is for us, who can be against us? tific evidence that abortion untimely deaths. provisions er must receive informed He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him inflicts tremendous pain on This legislation pro- 1. The Pain-Capable consent from the pregnant up for us all—how will he not also, along with the unborn. Young was a tects unborn babies after Unborn Child Protection woman, certifying that him, graciously give us all things? Who will cosponsor of this legisla- 20 weeks or five months, Act would make it illegal she has been provided the bring any charge against those whom God has tion in the last Congress. more than halfway through for any person to perform, child’s gestational age, a chosen? It is God who justifies. “It is unconscionable pregnancy. The United or attempt to perform, an description of the law, and Romans 8:31-33 (NIV) that the United States is States is one of only sev- abortion without first mak- her rights under the law. one of only seven coun- en countries that allows ing a determination of the 4. A woman on whom tries in the world that al- on-demand abortions past probable post-fertilization an abortion was performed lows abortions past 20 20 weeks. The other six age of the unborn child. in violation of this Act may weeks, the point at which are: North Korea, China, 2. If the post-fertil- bring a civil action against science tells us that an un- Vietnam, Singapore, Can- ization age of the unborn the abortion provider in born child can experience ada, and the Netherlands. child is determined to be court to recover damages. 1621 E. Greyhound Pass pain,” Sen. Young said. “I Pain-Capable legislation 20 weeks or greater, an 5. Abortion doctors are have always been a cham- has already passed at the abortion shall not be per- required to submit annual Carmel, IN 46032 pion for life and I will state level in Indiana, Ohio, formed, unless: data to the National Center (317) 587-2001 never stop working to de- West Virginia, Wisconsin, • It is necessary to save for Health and Statistics Donna www.bussellfamilyfunerals.com fend the lives of innocent North Dakota, South Da- the life of the pregnant providing statistical in- Bussell children.” kota, Nebraska, Kansas, woman; formation about abortions Idaho, Iowa, Oklahoma, • The pregnancy is a re- carried out after 20 weeks Background Texas, Louisiana, Arkan- sult of rape and the wom- post-fertilization age. At the age of 20 weeks sas, Mississippi, Alabama, an has received medical 6. The criminal punish- post-fertilization, scientific Georgia, Kentucky, and treatment or counseling at ment for a violation of this evidence suggests that an Arizona. least 48 hours prior to the Act is imprisonment of up unborn child can feel pain. Advances in modern abortion; or if she chooses to five years, fines, or both. Anesthesia is administered medicine help babies born to do so, has made a report 7. The Act makes clear directly to the unborn child at 20, 21 and 22 weeks to law enforcement; or that a woman who receives in second-trimester fetal post-fertilization survive • The pregnancy is a an illegal abortion in viola- surgery. The unborn child outside the womb. The result of rape or incest tion of this act may not be shows physical, chemi- pain these babies feel out- against a minor and the prosecuted. 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Girls basketball Burton takes over, Tigers come back to win Mudsock By RICHIE HALL ers the past week, but Votaw is finding FISHERS - The Fishers girls basket- the positives in the situation. ball team was trailing Hamilton South- “I think it’s really good as a coach,” eastern by 10 points in the middle of the said Votaw. She mentioned the Tigers’ fourth quarter of Thursday’s Mudsock tough loss to Brownsburg on Tuesday, game at the Royals’ gym. where Fishers fell after holding the lead Was there still a chance for the Ti- late in the game. gers? Katie Burton said “Yes.” “You don’t have time to worry about With her team down 38-28, the senior it,” said Votaw. “We come back on St. John’s commit poured in 11 of Fish- Wednesday, I got to get ready for South- ers’ next 12 points to get the Class 4A No. eastern on Thursday, which means that 7 Tigers ahead 40-38 with 11.5 seconds we can’t pout about it, we can’t think left. Seconds after that, Katie Howard about what would’ve been. I asked made two free throws, and Fishers had a them to text me and tell me what they 42-39 comeback victory over the Royals. learned. We learned something? Okay. The Tigers won the Mudsock trophy We learned something, now we’re mov- last year, so this marks the first time Fish- ing on.” ers has ever scored back-to-back wins in the regular-season rivalry game. FISHERS 42, “I’m just really proud of their fight,” HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN 39 said Tigers coach Lauren Votaw. “We’ve Fishers FG FT TP PF talked all year about finding a way. I Audra Emmerson 0-1 0-0 0 1 thought tonight we were really struggling Katie Howard 2-5 2-2 8 0 to find what that way was going to be. Hailey Smith 2-2 0-2 4 2 Sometimes it just takes the lid to come Olivia Smith 1-2 1-2 3 3 off. Katie hit a shot, and then we gota Katie Burton 9-16 5-8 27 4 Joirdyn Smith 0-1 0-0 0 1 couple steals and we just started going.” Jordan Imes 0-1 0-1 0 0 Burton got things going by making Kaiya Walker 0-0 0-0 0 1 back-to-back 3-pointers, and sudden- Karina Scott 0-1 0-0 0 0 ly Fishers was within 38-34. Then with Haley Gausepohl 0-0 0-0 0 0 three minutes left, Burton was fouled Reporter photo by Richie Hall Emily Gausepohl 0-0 0-0 0 0 Totals 14-29 8-15 42 12 while attempting another 3-point shot, Fishers' Katie Burton (left) scored 27 points for the Tigers during their and made two of the three free throws, Fishers 3-point shooting (6-14) Burton 42-39 Mudsock win over Hamilton Southeastern Thursday. Pictured 4-7, Howard 2-4, Scott 0-1, J. Smith 0-1, cutting HSE’s lead to 38-36. for the Royals are Lauren Stewart (background), Makayla Hinshaw (14) Emmerson 0-1. The score remained the same until and Jocelyn Davis (right). Fishers rebounds (11) O. Smith 4, Em- Olivia Smith’s free throw got the Tigers merson 2, H. Smith 2, J. Smith 1, Imes 1, within one point at the 1:42 mark. Bur- lead. Ryan Viele added five points and bounds with four. Burton 1. ton scored seconds later on a layin, and Makalusky scored four. Makalusky add- Makalusky scored 18 points for the Southeastern FG FT TP PF the Tigers were in front 39-38, never to ed an additional four points in the first Royals, with Viele scoring 10. Self col- Lydia Self 2-3 1-2 6 4 trail again. Burton made a free throw with part of the fourth quarter as well. lected five rebounds, while Hinshaw Makayla Hinshaw 1-5 0-0 2 2 “We had some opportunities, even pulled four. Olivia Brown dished out sev- Riley Makalusky 9-11 0-0 18 3 11.5 seconds left, then Howard hit her Olivia Brown 0-0 0-0 0 4 foul shots to give Fishers a 42-38 advan- down the stretch,” said Royals coach en assists and Hinshaw handed out four Ryan Viele 4-9 1-3 10 1 tage with 10.3 seconds left. Chris Huppenthal. “We got a few open assists. Jocelyn Davis 0-0 0-0 0 3 The Tigers led 11-6 after the first shots, not many, but a few open shots and Southeastern finished Hoosier Cross- Teegan Acres 0-0 0-2 0 0 quarter, with Burton scoring eight points a few opportunities to get an open shot. roads Conference play 3-4 and is 11-6 Lauren Stewart 1-4 0-0 3 0 in that period. Howard also hit a 3. But Just didn’t execute.” overall after completing its regular sea- Totals 17-32 2-7 39 17 Southeastern 3-point shooting (3-13) Viele the Royals took over in the second, scor- Burton finished the game with 27 son. The Royals play Noblesville Tues- points, including four 3-pointers. day in the first round of the Zionsville 1-5, Stewart 1-4, Self 1-1, Hinshaw 0-2, ing 17 points for a 23-18 lead at halftime. Makalusky 0-1. Riley Makalusky scored six points, Lydia “Give Katie a lot of credit,” said Hup- sectional. Southeastern rebounds (18) Self 5, Hin- Self had five, including a triple, and Lau- penthal. “She deserves it. She took the Fishers is 4-2 in HCC play and 15-4 shaw 4, Acres 2, Makalusky 2, Brown 2, ren Stewart made her own 3-pointer in game over, like you would expect a se- overall. The Tigers have one more regu- Viele 2, Stewart 1. the final seconds of the half. nior to.” lar-season game to go, hosting Franklin Score by Quarters Southeastern continued to roll in Howard added eight points, and hit Central tonight to finish up conference Fishers 11 7 5 19 - 42 Southeastern 6 17 11 5 - 39 the third quarter, cruising to a 34-23 two 3-pointers. Olivia Smith led the re- play. It’s been a hectic schedule for Fish- Three GC players in double figures . . . Golden Eagles finish regular season with win Guerin Catholic finished its regular season at 11-9. The Golden Eagles’ next season on a winning note Thursday, beat- game is Friday, Feb. 5 at the Heritage ing Covenant Christian 45-44 in a Circle Christian sectional, where they will play City Conference game at the Eagles Nest. the winner of Tuesday’s game between The Golden Eagles led 11-8 after the Heritage and Shortridge. first quarter and 24-17 at halftime. Ka- tie Koger and Kathryn Loso both scored GUERIN CATHOLIC 45, eight points in the first half, with Loso COVENANT CHRISTIAN 44 making two 3-pointers and Koger one. Guerin Catholic FG FT TP PF Guerin Catholic had a solid defensive ef- Aliyah Dorsey 5 0-1 11 0 fort in the third period, holding the War- Katie Koger 5 4-6 15 0 riors to four points and leading 35-21 by Delaney Klee 0 2-3 2 1 Kathryn Loso 5 1-2 13 3 the end of the quarter. Covenant scored Olivia Labus 1 2-4 4 0 23 points in the fourth, but the Golden Mia Thompson 0 0-0 0 1 Eagles were able to hold on for the win. Halley Buehler 0 0-0 0 0 Koger led GC with 15 points, fol- Totals 16 9-16 45 5 lowed by Loso with 13 and Aliyah Dors- Score by Quarters ey with 11. Covenant 8 9 4 23 - 44 Guerin Catholic finished conference Guerin Catholic 11 13 11 10 - 45 Guerin Catholic 3-pointers (4) Loso 2, play with a 2-3 record and its regular Dorsey 1, Koger 1. 8 Sports Hamilton County Reporter Soccer Players of the Year Jenna Chatterton and Palmer Ault, Noblesville

Kent Graham/File photos The Hamilton County Reporter has named two Noblesville players, senior Jenna Chatterton and junior Palmer Ault, as its Soccer Players of the Year. Chatterton scored 11 goals for the Millers and helped them to a second straight Class 3A state championship. She was named Miss Soccer for 2020. Ault scored 20 goals for the Noblesville boys, who were ranked No. 1 in 3A for most of the season. Hamilton County Reporter All-County Girls Soccer Team 2020 Name School Year Sara Kile Noblesville Senior Brooke Bailey Carmel Senior Katie Koger Guerin Catholic Junior Erin Baker Carmel Senior Olivia Labus Guerin Catholic Senior Evelyn Bestard Guerin Catholic Senior Jayla Logan Hamilton Heights Junior Claire Bonnici Carmel Senior Makenna Maloy Noblesville Junior Ava Bramblett Noblesville Senior Quincy McMahon Guerin Catholic Senior Kaysey Castro Fishers Senior Madison Niehaus Westfield Junior Jenna Chatterton Noblesville Senior Caroline Quinn Guerin Catholic Senior Cassidy Felger Hamilton Heights Sophomore Aubrey Robertson Fishers Junior Kyndall Ferguson Hamilton Heights Junior Lydia Self Hamilton Southeastern Senior Molly Harris Hamilton Southeastern Senior Olivia Smith Hamilton Southeastern Junior Jordan Imes Fishers Senior Susie Soderstrom Carmel Senior Meskerem James Noblesville Sophomore Amiah Sprunger Westfield Junior Abby Jenkins Hamilton Southeastern Senior Kadance Vogie Sheridan Freshman Hamilton County Reporter All-County Boys Soccer Team 2020 Name School Year Gabe Ingle Noblesville Junior Ethan Aspy Hamilton Heights Senior Quinn Manford Fishers Senior Palmer Ault Noblesville Junior Ethan Mason Guerin Catholic Senior Drew Barnes Noblesville Senior Medard Mikobi Carmel Senior Gui Basso Carmel Senior Lukas Pinon Guerin Catholic Senior Ethan Cabotage Guerin Catholic Senior Mitch Rambo Fishers Senior AJ Caito Carmel Junior Nick Rambo Fishers Senior Jackson Carl Carmel Senior Noah Reinhart Fishers Sophomore Ellis Douthit Westfield Senior Moneeb Sayed-Elawad Fishers Senior Kyle Eden Sheridan Senior Isa Sayeed Hamilton Southeastern Senior Harsahil Gandham Hamilton Southeastern Senior Donovan Trew Hamilton Heights Senior Parker Gopsill Hamilton Southeastern Senior Ben Wallace Westfield Senior David Green Westfield Senior Matt Weaver Hamilton Southeastern Senior Tommy Hartman Guerin Catholic Junior Neel Wetzel Hamilton Southeastern Senior Spencer Holland Noblesville Junior Declan Wheeler Westfield Junior Brady Horn Noblesville Junior Sports 9

Thursday's games Houston 104, Portland 101 Detroit 107, L.A. Lakers 92 NBA standings L.A. Clippers 109, Miami 105 Phoenix 114, Golden State 93 Eastern Conference Western Conference Atlantic W L PCT. GB Northwest W L PCT. GB Philadelphia 13 6 .684 - Utah 14 4 .778 - Brooklyn 12 8 .600 1.5 Denver 11 7 .611 3.0 Boston 10 7 .588 2.0 Portland 9 8 .529 4.5 New York 8 11 .421 5.0 Oklahoma City 8 9 .471 5.5 Toronto 7 11 .389 5.5 Minnesota 4 13 .235 9.5 Central W L PCT. GB Pacific W L PCT. GB Milwaukee 11 6 .647 - L.A. Clippers 14 5 .737 - Indiana 11 7 .611 0.5 L.A. Lakers 14 6 .700 0.5 Cleveland 9 9 .500 2.5 Phoenix 9 8 .529 4.0 Chicago 7 10 .412 4.0 Golden State 10 9 .526 4.0 Detroit 5 14 .263 7.0 Sacramento 7 10 .412 6.0 Southeast W L PCT. GB Southwest W L PCT. GB Atlanta 9 9 .500 - San Antonio 10 8 .556 - Orlando 8 11 .421 1.5 Memphis 7 6 .538 0.5 Charlotte 7 11 .389 2.0 Houston 8 9 .471 1.5 Miami 6 12 .333 3.0 Dallas 8 10 .444 2.0 Washington 3 11 .214 4.0 New Orleans 6 10 .375 3.0 Thursday high school basketball scores Courtesy John Harrell's website 23 Lebanon 64, Southmont 36 Speedway 70, Cascade 64 www.johnharrell.net Evansville North 61, Evansville Central 49 Lewis Cass 44, Rensselaer Central 38 Tecumseh 44, Southridge 26 Faith Christian 73, Tri-County 44 Maconaquah 61, North Miami 52 Tippecanoe Valley 62, Manchester 49 GIRLS GAMES Fishers 42, Hamilton Southeastern 39 Marquette Catholic 29, Culver Academy 24 Traders Point Christian 45, Central Chris- Alexandria 67, Madison-Grant 30 Floyd Central 39, Providence 28 Merrillville 68, Portage 54 tian 36 Anderson 73, New Castle 33 Fort Wayne Blackhawk 56, Adams Central Morristown 61, Indianapolis Lutheran 44 Trinity Lutheran 63, Madison 61 Avon 61, Greenfield-Central 28 45 Mount Vernon (Fortville) 53, Delta 19 Triton Central 68, Beech Grove 24 Benton Central 53, Kankakee Valley 38 Fountain Central 52, Riverton Parke 11 Mount Vernon (Posey) 50, Evansville Union City 83, Centerville 35 Bethesda Christian 68, Providence Cristo Goshen 51, Mishawaka 23 Harrison 34 Valparaiso 49, Munster 32 Rey 22 Greencastle 42, South Vermillion 24 New Palestine 48, Indianapolis Ritter 37 Winamac 51, Twin Lakes 41 Blue River 58, Monroe Central 26 Guerin Catholic 45, Covenant Christian 44 North Decatur 49, Edinburgh 44 Woodlan 50, Prairie Heights 48 Bluffton 53, Whitko 28 Hanover Central 65, Calumet 35 North White 59, Frontier 25 Yorktown 81, Elwood 19 Boonville 25, Castle 11 Harrison (West Lafayette) 76, West Lafay- Northfield 74, Rochester 38 Brownstown Central 55, North Harrison 48 ette 54 Northridge 52, Plymouth 50 BOYS GAMES Caston 32, LaVille 29 Heritage Hills 63, Princeton 32 Northwestern 56, Mississinewa 27 Clinton Christian 60, South Bend Career Charlestown 69, Clarksville 34 Heritage 50, Eastside 42 Oak Hill 46, Blackford 42 56 Columbus East 51, Indianapolis Cathedral Homestead 96, Fort Wayne South 51 Orleans 52, Mitchell 45 Gary West 61, East Chicago Central 39 43 Indianapolis Roncalli 55, Columbus North Pike 60, Pendleton Heights 54 Hammond 74, Hammond Noll 34 Corydon Central 48, Crawford County 32 48 Pioneer 70, Clinton Central 46 Indiana Deaf 62, MTI Knowledge 20 Culver 47, West Central 33 Indianapolis Shortridge 42, Indiana Deaf Rossville 53, Delphi 40 Lakeland Christian 43, Trinity Greenlawn Eastern (Greentown) 49, Peru 42 36 Salem 50, Austin 24 42, OT Eastern (Pekin) 52, Henryville 22 Jac-Cen-Del 46, Southwestern (Hanover) Seeger 73, Attica 13 Northeastern 80, Cambridge City Lincoln Eastern Hancock 53, Randolph Southern 37 Seymour 43, New Albany 33 49 25 Jay County 47, South Adams 30 Shelbyville 82, Hauser 32 Purdue Poly Englewood 67, Indiana Math Elkhart 48, John Glenn 47 Kouts 58, Hebron 25 Shenandoah 61, Wapahani 41 & Science 61 Evansville Mater Dei 81, Evansville Bosse Lake Station 71, Covenant Christian (De- South Ripley 38, Switzerland County 22 South Central (Union Mills) 57, LaCrosse 24 Motte) 38 Southwestern (Shelbyville) 56, Southport 43 Evansville Memorial 62, Evansville Reitz Lakewood Park 57, Lakeland Christian 33 28 Woodlan 55, Lakewood Park 33 Meet the Colts new offensive coordinator, Marcus Brady By OLIVIA RAY It’s really just about the opportunity,” that aspect, so you can get very creative ready to move on and start our next chap- WISH-TV Brady said. offensively.” ter here in Indy.” The time is now for Marcus Brady. Brady began his coaching career in the Since then, he’s been with the Colts While Frank Reich will be calling A quick rise through the coaching Canadian Football League with Montreal serving as assistant quarterback coach in plays for the Colts this season, Brady still ranks landed the 41-year-old the gig of in 2009 as the wide receivers’ coach. He 2018 and then being promoted to quarter- has a new mix of responsibilities. Argu- Colts offensive coordinator. then transitioned into the offensive coor- back coach for the last two seasons. ably the most important one is the role he “Surprised, no, I’ve been coaching dinator role for one season before joining “I’ve been around great people that will play in pushing the league’s leader- now, going into my 13th year now. It’s Toronto’s staff as OC for four seasons. have groomed me and brought me here; ship forward by becoming the third Black a different league obviously, but it’s still “It’s a different game up there,” Brady under Marc Trestman, under Scott Mi- coordinator in the NFL. coaching football. I’ve been playing and said. “All the movements and the motions lanovich and now here under Frank and “I understand that I have to go out coaching football for many years now. – there is a little bit more variety there in the coaching staff that is here. Like I said there and do a great job,” Brady said. “It before, we have a great staff. I’ve learned is my responsibility given this opportu- from all of them.” nity to go out there and produce, so that However, the biggest challenge for others get the same opportunities that I Brady hasn’t been re-adjusting to the have been blessed with here.” states. It has been planning an offense Now that the Colts have a new offen- around four different quarterbacks in the sive coordinator, Indianapolis patiently four years he has been with the Colts. awaits who the next quarterback will be. “We adapt well to the players,” Brady “You could go young, you could go said. “Not just the quarterback position with a veteran and we have to put our but everybody that we have. I had a great minds together and figure out who is out year with Philip, learned a lot from him, there, who can we get to put in this situ- developed a good relationship with Phil- ation,” Brady said. “Until we know who ip and he’s at peace. I know he’s excited we can get, you really can’t make that de- about his next step and I think we all are cision yet.”