Today’s Weather Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 Today: Cloudy with showers at times. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Sheridan | Noblesville | Cicero | Arcadia Slight shower chance. ike tlanta estfield armel ishers News Gathering L & A | W | C | F Partner Follow us! HIGH: 50 LOW: 41 Hamilton County Domestic Violence Awareness Month www.ReadTheReporter.com Reporter Facebook.com/HamiltonCountyReporter Noblesville Lions Club visited Two found dead in Fishers home by Dr. Beth Niedermeyer The REPORTER Emily Pace Abbotts, Two staff members of the director of school and Hamilton Southeastern community relations for school district, a man and the HSE district, issued this a woman, were found dead statement: Wednesday night after po- "It is with great sadness lice responded to the 1300 that we have learned of block of Dorster Street in the sudden passing of two Fishers on a report of pos- longtime staff members sible shots fired during an inci- Wednesday eve- dent Wednesday ning. evening. Fishers According Police Depart- to police, near- ment is leading by construction the investigation, workers heard and we will be gunshots at a supporting them neighboring res- in their efforts. idence around 6 We are currently p.m. When po- Chalfin working through lice arrived, they our district’s Cri- found a man and a woman, sis Response Team, which later identified by Hamilton includes mental health County Coroner John Chal- professionals, to provide fin as Frank and Crystal much-needed support Sergi. during this difficult time." Sgt. Tom Weger, the Classes were canceled spokesman for Fishers Po- Thursday at Hoosier Road lice Department, said no Elementary and Fall Creek one is actively being sought Intermediate schools. and police believe there was Coroner John Chalfin no threat to the public. Po- told The Reporter an autop- lice said no one else was in sy would be conducted at the home. some point today.

Photo provided by Jake Doll “Wednesday night’s tragic incident is difficult news to share On Wednesday, Noblesville Schools Superintendent Dr. Beth Niedermeyer visited the local Lions Club with our community. We stand in support of our schools, and discussed the need of the current referendum in the upcoming election. She was assisted by and the teachers and administration impacted by the Assistant Superintendent Dr. Dave Mundy and Noblesville Schools CFO Robin Phelps. Niedermeyer events. Fishers Police Department continues to conduct a answered questions from the club members after her presentation. She detailed most of her answers thorough investigation and details will be released as they in such a way that it helped the club members understand the school needs much better. School become available and when appropriate. On behalf of the safety was a big concern, and she explained the actions the school will take if the referendum is entire Fishers community, our sincere thoughts and prayers passed. Niedermeyer was presented an appreciation certificate for taking the time to speak to the club. go out to the family and their friends and loved ones.” (Above) Niedermeyer stands with Noblesville Lions mascot Stanley (Steve Craig). – Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness HSE parents worry about kids’ future; district advances redistricting plans Go Purple By JENNY DREASLER (Click here to the redistrict- The spark to redistrict a result we need to rebalance WISH-TV | wishtv.com ing options packet PDF.) the Hamilton Southeastern our schools and make sure Parents who spoke to lines came as Fishers ex- we have the proper numbers with Prevail For the second time since News 8 said they are worried, panded east with the addi- in each of our buildings." 2015, the Hamilton South- and some were even angry tion of a 13th elementary Each of the three scenar- eastern school district will about the choices that many school, which is current- ios would move upwards of be reshuffling elementary said offer no right answer. ly being built. The district 3,500 kids to a new school. school boundary lines. "People move to Ham- wants to reduce overcrowd- It's a change many par- The plans to redistrict ilton Southeastern school ing, address the use of por- ents said they feel is the will impact thousands of stu- district for the schools, and table classrooms and offer wrong answer to a tough dents. that's really one of the rea- improved teacher-to-student question. More than 200 parents sons we moved here, for ratios. "This is just the wrong voiced their opinions at a that specific school that "We keep changing as a time in life to be taking kids meeting Wednesday evening our neighborhood is joined community," said William away from their friends," The Bystander Effect can change with us. at Fishers High School. with," said HSE parent Eliz- Carnes, the interim assistant said HSE parent Amy Riebe. Below are some tips to speak up in a way Parents have been giv- abeth Statzer. "I mean, it is superintendent of Hamilton "As a parent, I struggle with that will not put you in danger as well. en three choices of how what it is. Whatever is best Southeastern. "We're a very 1) Disrupt the situation: If you see someone to redistrict HSE schools. for the kids." dynamic community and as See HSE . . . Page 2 being harassed, interrupt the conversation by asking for directions or a similar question. This allows the person being harassed time to Noblesville Common Council passes 2019 Civil leave the situation if needed. 2) Don’t act alone: Ask others around you City budget, adds 17 new full-time positions to help. The more people that get involved, the less likely the incident will continue. If you The REPORTER operational goals job well costs street (4), parks (2), police feel you may be putting yourself in danger, call The Noblesville 2019 and needs of city less than doing it (2), planning (1), econom- law enforcement. Civil City budget was departments. All cheaply.” ic development (1), in- 3) Confront the harasser: Simply tell them passed at the Common expenses get ac- The Nobles- formation technology (1), in a respectful way that what they are doing counted for and ville Civil City human resources (1) and Council at its Oct. 23 meet- is not acceptable and that they need to stop. ing. The 2019 proposed are budgeted for,” budget does in- finance and accounting (1). Remember, safety is key here. Do not put Civil City budget totals he said. “The crease, but the The estimated costs with $69,259,933, with a general overall structure proposed 2019 benefits for the positions is yourself as risk if you feel it is a dangerous fund budget of $43,193,151. of civil city bud- budget is bal- $1,361,900. situation. A guiding theme for get to best use anced and builds • Full-time city employ- 4) Focus on the needs of the target: Tell Controller Jeff Spalding and taxpayer dollars Spalding reserves by ap- ees, mayor, clerk and city them that they are not to blame for the incident the finance and accounting wisely and allocate financ- proximately $4 million. judge will receive a 3 per- and act as a support system, if needed. office was to “right size and es logically and clearly. Several recommenda- cent raise. Common Coun- Always remember that you should never realign” for fiscal transpar- Noblesville is a growing tions with the 2019 Civil cil members have a 1.5 per- put your safety in jeopardy. If you feel that you ency, forecasting and plan- community, the point is to City budget include: cent raise. may be putting yourself in danger by helping, ning, cost efficiency and do things well and do things • The hiring of 17 new • Public safety is the No. 1 call law enforcement! performance metrics. better. We still want to be full-time positions, which #GoPurplePrevail #Believe “This budget reflects the cost-efficient, but doing a include fire department (4), See Budget . . . Page 2 2 “Go Purple” with Prevail!

Family must adjust to being in the spotlight I’m so grate- a bit hesitant to elements for a column in a that I’m back in the saddle, mission. Begrudgingly. away in 1996. I grew up ful for the support show enthusiasm beloved local newspaper, especially since he’s a sales- I’ll also be writing stories reading her column, which from my husband, for my new Re- you can’t help but put your man who often has custom- about my mom as well, al- focused on the everyday John, and my porter column. family in the spotlight. ers in Hamilton County. though of course I’ll always experiences of being a wife teenage sons, Jon- Let me explain. Thanks to my previous Also, my boys were lit- call her Mom and I won’t and mother. Erma is one of athon and Jacob, I used to write column, John probably has tle back in the days of my use her real name. Out of my idols. She had a beauti- on my endeavors. a column years 20+ stories of when strang- old column. They’re young respect, however, I’ll talk to ful gift for storytelling and They’ve cheered ago for another ers have asked him about: adults now, which means her about any topics revolv- could make you laugh out me along all of AMY SHANKLAND local paper. My 1. His health they won’t be immune to ing around her as well. loud or wipe away a few my journeys, Sandwiched family also has 2. A recent vacation people asking them, “Are you I’m still at the beginning tears. If I ever write a column from walking in a rather unusual 3. Our boys and their the Jonathon/Jacob that Amy of this new venture, so to even half as good as one of the Indy 500 Mini Marathon last name. Like my previous mishaps at home and school Shankland writes about?” avoid causing (much) em- hers, I’ll be amazed. last May, to becoming an in- column, “Sandwiched” will 4. Our home improve- With all of this in mind, I barrassment to my family, So with Erma’s spirit dependent grant consultant, primarily focus on my fam- ment projects literally asked each of them I’ve made a vow to always always with me, a thorough and to finally getting -pub ily life to help others realize 5. Our parents weeks ago if they were okay think, “What would Erma pre-screening process for ev- lished “for real” with my re- they’re not alone in their … and other topics. He’s with me starting this new do?” I’m referring of course ery story, and the occasional cent self-help book. highs and lows. already steering himself for column. After some eye rolls to the beloved humorist, prayer, I hope the spotlight However, they may be When you combine these even more questions now and me swearing upon my writer, columnist, and jour- will be softened for each and father’s grave that I would nalist Erma Bombeck. every family member. Thank always run topics past them Some of you young’uns you once again, John, Jona- before I even open up my won’t know who Erma thon, Jacob, and Mom, for laptop, they granted me per- Bombeck was, as she passed your support! HSE from Page 1 losing all my connections. best for the children, and re- them away from that com- Now, all my kids are in high districting is the way that we munity, you're in chaos." school with families that I get there." District officials hope don't have a lot of interaction "They keep talking about to narrow the choices down with like I've had for the last this being a 'community to one scenario, which they several years." process,'" said HSE parent told News 8 will likely be a "I really get this," district Gwen Keller-Lusk. "But, the variation of the current three leader Carnes said. "I under- communities are built around scenarios after parental input stand that this is not about the schools. When you take is gathered. numbers. This is about chil- the parents that are involved The board is set to vote dren. We want to do what's in those schools and you rip on the final scenario Dec. 12. Budget from Page 1 priority in the communi- fire engine and ambulance “While the 2019 tax ty. In 2019, public safety and a remount ambulance rate has not been calculated accounts for 68 percent of chassis. and finalized by the state, the general fund budget and • The budget includes the city anticipates it will 47.3 percent of the overall $3 million for road resur- be no higher than the 2018 Civil City budget. Capital facing and sidewalk, trail rate of $1.0735 per $100 of equipment requests include and alley design and con- assessed value, or decrease 18 new police SUVs, a new struction. marginally,” Spalding said. “Go Purple” with Prevail! 3

 Local Agents CLICK HERE!

 Independent Agency with Multiple Carriers

 Insurance Plans to Fit YOUR Needs  Payment Plans to Fit YOUR Budget 317-758-5828 CLICK HERE for a free insurance quote! BraggInsurance.com

Get a quote today! Our rates are Falling! Home * Auto * Business * Life Sobriety checkpoint coming this weekend The REPORTER bat the crime, the Partnership maintains a On the other hand, if all looks right meets constitutional requirements. A sobriety checkpoint will be conduct- webpage at hamiltoncounty.in.gov/503. during the initial contact, the driver is often Should you have any questions regard- ed on the night of Saturday, Oct. 27 and the At a sobriety checkpoint, law enforce- on his or her way in less than two minutes. ing these sobriety checkpoints, please con- early hours of Sunday, Oct. 28. ment officers evaluate drivers for signs of Officers staffing the sobriety - check tact Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Impaired driving is one of our nation’s alcohol or drug impairment at a specified points work on an overtime basis paid by Andre Miksha at 317-776-8595. most frequently committed violent crimes. point along the roadway, often depending grant funds from the National Highway About the Hamilton County Just in Indiana in 2014, alcohol-relat- upon the support of local property owners Traffic Safety Administration through the Traffic Safety Partnership ed traffic crashes killed 101 people, ac- for the use of appropriate land. Checkpoint Indiana Governor’s Council on Impaired The Hamilton County Traffic Safety counting for approximately 13 percent sites are selected based upon analysis of and Dangerous Driving. Partnership (HCTSP) is a consortium of of all fatal crashes, and injured another available crash and impaired driving arrest Sobriety checkpoints are legal in 39 law enforcement agencies in Hamilton 1,880 people. data and a consideration of officer safety. states, including Indiana, and the District County working to increase the usage of About 750 people are convicted of an Vehicles are stopped in a specific -se of Columbia. In 1990, the U.S. Supreme seatbelts, to combat aggressive driving, impaired driving offense annually in Ham- quence, such as every other vehicle, every Court ruled that, if conducted properly, so- and to decrease impaired driving with the ilton County alone, and nearly 100 of those third vehicle, every fourth vehicle or by briety checkpoints do not constitute an ille- overall goal of creating a safer Hamilton are repeat offenders. In 2015 in Hamilton stopping three, four, or five cars in succes- gal search and seizure. In the 2002 case of County. The HCTSP is comprised of the County, for example, the State filed 732 sion and allowing other traffic to proceed State v. Gerschoffer, the Indiana Supreme Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, cases of operating while intoxicated. Of while checking the stopped vehicles. The Court found that sobriety checkpoints are Fishers Police Department, Carmel Police these, 106 drivers had prior convictions for planned sequence in which vehicles are constitutional when conducted properly. Department, Noblesville Police Depart- operating while intoxicated within the last stopped depends on the number of officers Members of the Hamilton County Pros- ment, Westfield Police Department and five years. available to staff the checkpoint, traffic ecuting Attorney’s Office work with the Cicero Police Department, with the assis- To combat this crime, the Hamilton congestion, and other safety concerns. Partnership to ensure that each checkpoint tance of the Indiana State Police. County Traffic Safety Partnership will be Upon making contact with the driver, setting up sobriety checkpoints around the officer advises them that they've been Hamilton County to aggressively deter, de- stopped at an HCTSP sobriety checkpoint tect, and arrest those drivers who make the and asks for the driver's license and the decision to drive impaired. Sobriety check- vehicle's registration. If, in the course of points have proven successful in both rais- the contact, the officer detects that alcohol ing awareness of impaired driving and re- may be involved and that the driver may be ducing the likelihood of a person driving impaired or if some other issue arises, then after they have been drinking. the vehicle is directed into a pull-off area In order to raise awareness of the preva- for further investigation. Further investi- lence of impaired driving in our communi- gation may involve the Standardized Field ty and the efforts of the Partnership to com- Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). Westfield man arrested for child exploitation The REPORTER ony charges of Dissemination of Material A Westfield man was arrested -Thurs Harmful to a Minor. day afternoon on a Henry County Felony The charges against Brouwer stem Warrant after a lengthy State Police inves- from events that occurred earlier this year tigation. The investigation started in April when Brouwer allegedly took photographs of this year after Pendleton District Inves- of a minor child engaged in sexual activity tigator Andy Byers received a tip from a as well as transmitted images of an adult concerned parent. engaged in sexual activity with a minor. As a result of Byers investigation, Brouwer was lodged in the Henry County Timothy W. Brouwer, 27, Westfield, was Jail. arrested on seven Level 5 Felony charges All suspects are presumed innocent un- of Child Exploitation and two Level 6 Fel- til proven guilty in a court of law.

You’re reading the best newspaper in Hamilton County! 4 “Go Purple” with Prevail!

Letter guidelines Calling on community for Yes vote Dear Noblesville residents, $5,000 to $15,000 more per year. I highest level of education is proven this election season My family and I moved to No- don’t blame the teachers. They have to be a major factor in why families The REPORTER blesville about eight years ago. Our to do what is best for their families. purchase homes. It is what brought The Hamilton County Reporter, your hometown top criterion for selecting an area How many of us wouldn’t jump at us to Noblesville and will continue newspaper, is always willing to publish Letters to and house was good schools. We an opportunity for higher salary to bring transplants to Noblesville. the Editor in our pages. But with the approach of the selected Noblesville because of the without increased responsibilities? Investing in our education is invest- Nov. 6 General schools, but the sense of community We need to be able to offer competi- ing in our community, businesses Election, we are was an added benefit. tive salaries to attract the best teach- and the development of our town. establishing some In the past eight years, Nobles- ers for our kids in order to provide Please come together as a com- guidelines to keep ville has proven itself to be a won- them with a high-quality education. munity and show our kids that we things fair and bal- derful and close-knit community. The way schools are funded has care and that we are willing to give anced. After the shooting at NWMS, No- changed in the last decade. In 2010, them the resources they need by Letters to the blesville once again came together dramatic changes were made by im- retaining teachers, providing more Editor addressing to take care of one other. I was so plementing the 1 percent property and better resources for mental new topics about proud of how everyone from the tax cap. These changes significantly health and counseling, and increas- the upcoming teachers, staff, students, parents decreased funding for the schools. ing security while they are at school. election or the pol- and community handled themselves Noblesville schools have “lost” Voting “YES” for the referen- icies of individual with such class and dignity. I am $46.5 million since 2009. There- dum will provide this to our chil- candidates will be accepted until the end of the busi- proud to call Noblesville our home fore, our schools are forced to rely dren, our students and our future! ness day on Tuesday, Oct. 30 and will be published on and proud that all three of our chil- on referendum funding. Indiana has Please come together once again, Wednesday, Oct. 31. dren have been educated by Nobles- had to become a referendum state in Noblesville, and help provide these Letters in response to new topics published in the ville schools. order to compensate for the shortfall resources for our kids and our com- Oct. 31 edition will be accepted until Friday, Nov. 2 Unfortunately, like the shooting of school funding. munity. Don’t fail us now, Nobles- and will be published in the Saturday, Nov. 3 edition. has affected our community, so has Those who don’t have kids in the ville! These deadlines will give candidates and their the national shortage of teachers. school system may find it difficult Thank you, supporters the opportunity to reply to letters sent the Teachers are leaving Noblesville for to see why they should vote “YES” Hyde (Heidi) Heckman last week of October. neighboring school systems to make for the referendum. Maintaining the Noblesville Please send your letters to News@ReadTheRe- porter.com. Letters to the Editor do not represent the opinions of The Reporter or our staff. Thanks for reading! Invest in the future by voting Yes for school referendum Dear Neighbors, we are not just investing in our schools ADLER Our children and families are the – we invest in so much more. We invest heart of our community. And if our peo- in our future workforce and leaders. We ple are the heart, then our schools are the invest in our local businesses by promot- Attorneys at Law backbone. It is essential that we invest in ing community growth. We invest in our the education of our students by promot- neighbors and friends who are employed ing safety, emotional wellness and staff by the school system, which is the larg- retention. est community employer in Noblesville. As a graduate of the 2017-2018 Mill- We invest in our residential and commer- Family Law er Ambassador class, I had the great priv- cial property holdings as we draw others ilege of having a front row seat to learn to live within our community and boost just how much goes on behind the scenes property values. Personal Injury within our Noblesville schools. Our ad- Our children and staff need to know ministrators, teachers and support staff that this community believes in them, Criminal Defense are doing some amazing and innovative believes in their safety, believes in their things. They are making every moment, education, believes in their ability to Estate Planning every student and every dollar count. No- thrive, and believes in their worth and blesville Schools has adopted the mission value as learners and educators. Invest in “Engage. Inspire. Empower.”, and that our schools and invest in our community. Litigation is just what they are doing. Noblesville Vote YES on Nov. 6, 2018. Schools needs the community to partner Sincerely, Appellate/Appeals with them to continue this mission. Patrick & Kami (Hines) Propst However, when we make this com- Community Advocate and Noblesville Bankruptcy mitment to our schools, make no mistake, & Miller Ambassador Alumna Real Estate Law Florida reader applauds Lt. Housman for Hurricane Michael relief efforts Dear Editor: Beach, south of this area, and I would like to commend Panama City to the west. Both the City of Noblesville for areas have been dramatically their plan to send much needed disrupted. relief items to Hurricane Mi- For many, it is not just chael victims in Chipley, Fla. an exercise in living with- In particular, I want to thank out electricity. It is a matter Noblesville Firefighter Lt. Eric of economic survival. Thou- Housman for spearheading this Kraft sands have lost their homes, Personal Service. Dependable Counsel. relief effort. vehicles and sadly, their jobs. The article in the Hamilton County Since hundreds of small businesses have Reporter was accurate. This area has been either been wiped out or severely dam- devastated. Those of us in Tallahassee aged, there is little hope of an economic were spared the brunt of the storm with rebound for the afflicted any time soon. mere wind gusts of 50 or 60 miles per National support from government, char- hour. Ninety-five percent of Tallahassee ities and relief groups is reaching these was without power after Michael went areas, but there is not much one can do through. Luckily, we mainly had fallen without a car, truck, home or a way to Raymond M. Adler Seth R. Wilson Shana D. Tesnar Trampas A. Whalin Christopher J. Evans trees and downed utility lines, roads were earn a wage. It is a very dire situation. cleared within 48 hours, and 90 percent Again, it was very gratifying to read 136 South Ninth Street of power was restored by the fourth day. in the Reporter that my hometown is This was not the case west of Talla- banding together to send much needed Noblesville, IN 46060 hassee. Communities such as Bristol, supplies to this region of North Florida. Blountstown, Alpha, Sneads, Chat- Thanks to everyone involved! [email protected] tahoochee and Chipley were literally John Kraft wiped off the map. Of course, the na- Tallahassee, Fla. (317) 773-1974 tional attention was on coastal Mexico 5th generation Hamilton County Hoosier “Go Purple” with Prevail! 5 Group in Carmel working to raise funds for Best Buddies program By JOE MELILLO development. friends with everyone in the how passionate he is about doesn't hold that against me champion. WISH-TV | wishtv.com At TCC in Carmel, RJ office. Zeph was hired as an his job. There's not a day or anything." The competition ends Zeph and his boss Kim Mill- HR assistant after he was let that he comes to work with Miller designed their Nov. 10. There are 12 cham- A team of co-workers in er are both nominated for the go at a Marsh grocery store. a bad attitude. He's always team's logo and hashtag, a pions raising money right Carmel is trying to raise as 2018 Best Buddies "Cham- He not only changed jobs positive and I'm so thankful bicycle and "#withfriend- now. All funds, 100 percent much money as it can for pion of the Year" for Indi- but changed careers. Despite for that." ship." Miller believes none of them, go to Best Buddies Best Buddies of Indiana. ana. The award recognizes all the difficulty, Miller says "I have the same skills of this would be possible in the community. The team is nominated for active leaders in the name of Zeph thrives in the corporate as everyone else does," said without friendship. Their For more information on "Champion of the Year" and inclusion. People who know environment. Zeph. "It might take me a story is only one of a doz- the Best Buddies program, the competition is happen- Zeph say when he started his "I was blessed with RJ," little bit longer but my team en nominees for this year's click here. ing right now. new job at TCC one year ago said Miller. "I think this pro- The Best Buddies pro- he was a completely differ- gram has blessed me more gram helps people with in- ent person. than anything and it's made tellectual and developmental He was nervous, shy and me want to give back to my disabilities get opportunities only talked through text mes- community to those individ- from one-to-one friendships, sages. Now he's outgoing uals with IDD because I see employment and leadership and talkative and has made how much he changed and

Public Notices Thanks for NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING OF ARCADIA TOWN COUNCIL AND ARCADIA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS reading Notice is hereby provided to the public that the Arcadia Town Council and the Arcadia Board of Public Works will hold a joint public meeting on Monday, October 29, 2018, at 6:30 o’clock p.m., at the Arcadia Town Hall Building, located at 208 West Main Street, Arcadia, Indiana 46030. The public is invited The to attend. RL1865 10/26/2018 Reporter NOTICE TO BIDDERS Solicitation documents for purchasing SURPLUS TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT from the Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation are available on the web site www.hseschools.org. (Please refer to the link near the bottom of the HSE home page.) This website is the official source for all documents related to this solicitation. Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation is not responsible for documents distributed through any other means. ITEMS FOR PURCHASE: Model iPad 2 - iPad 3 - iPad 4 - iPad Air - iPad Air - iPad Air2 - iPad 5th Wifi Only Wifi Only Wifi Only Wifi Only WiFi+Cell Wifi Only Generation Quantity in working 73 13 1090 0 1 0 0 condition Damaged 14 0 86 58 0 26 3 Memory 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: prior to 10:00 am local time (EST) November 8, 2018 RECORDING OF PROPOSERS: 8:00 am local time (EST) November 9, 2018 LOCATION: Hamilton SE Schools Administration 13485 Cumberland Rd. Fishers, IN 46038 Vendors shall submit bids according to the Instructions, Provisions and Specifications stated in the solicitation documents. Questions should be addressed via email to HSE’s Director of Infrastructure Technologies, Tom Kouns ([email protected]) RL1864 10/26/2018, 11/2/2018

It's our Career HELPF OUR FaUTURiE WrORKF!ORCE DISCOVER EXCITING CAREERS IN YOUR INDUSTRY!

THURS. NOV 8, 2018 9:00 AM-2:30 PM SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM 24185 HINESLEY RD | SHERIDAN | 46069 6 “Go Purple” with Prevail! Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville to host first Topgolf Tournament The REPORTER County to give back and 317-773-4372 or nhelm@ The Boys & Girls Club support local youth,” said bgcni.org, or register on- of Noblesville (BGCN) will BGCN Board Member and line at bgcni.org/index. host its first Topgolf Tour- Committee Chairman, Paul php/topgolf-tournament. nament on Tuesday, Nov. Cahlamer, of Sysco India- The deadline to register is 13 at Topgolf Fishers, 9200 napolis. Monday, Nov. 5. E. 116th St. The afternoon The event will kick off About the Boys & Girls will feature food, drinks, at noon with check-in and Club of Noblesville giveaways, a silent auction open play. A lunch buffet, The Boys & Girls Club and Topgolf's TopCon- sponsored by Sysco India- of Noblesville provides tender gameplay, all while napolis, and two TopCon- high-quality, low-cost pro- supporting affordable, af- tender games will follow grams for youth members ter-school programming beginning at 12:45 p.m. with the help of donors for over 2,000 local youth During the event, partici- and sponsors. Between the and teens. pants will have the chance Club, the Community Cen- “BGCN’s first Topgolf to participate in contests ter and Camp Crosser, it Tournament will help en- such as closest-to-the-pin provides opportunities for sure that the Club’s mem- and longest drive, in addi- members to enjoy activities berships remain affordable tion to a $10,000 hole-in- and experiences that help to local youth. Each day one contest. The event will shape character and offer after school, over 325 mem- wrap up with an awards cer- new perspectives. The Club bers come to the Club at emony at 4:15 p.m. is dedicated to inspiring and a cost of only $55 for the To inquire about team enabling all young people to year, while the true cost of and individual registrations reach their full potential as a membership is $555 per and sponsorship opportu- productive, caring, respon- year. This outing is a great nities, please reach out to sible citizens by promoting opportunity for businesses BGCN Director of Devel- leadership, character, health Gatewoods and citizens of Hamilton opment Nathan Helm at and physical development. Vegetable Farm & Greenhouse Noblesville residents must contact Street Department for free brush pickup The REPORTER said Street Commissioner should be no more than four Residents with brush Patty Johnson. “Brush pick- inches in diameter. If a res- Indiana Honeycrisp piles must contact the No- up is meant for homeowner ident’s brush pile exceeds blesville Street Department trimmings and not intend- the listed size, street depart- to schedule a pickup at 317- ed for contractors to utilize ment crews will utilize dif- along with 8 other 776-6348. Weekly brush when being paid to remove ferent equipment to pick up pickup on trash days by the residential trees.” the larger pile. Apple varieties , street department started Residents are asked to Pickup is made on the March 13 and ended Oct. 13. stack brush in small piles street side only with no al- Stuckey Apple Cider, “While not available that are no more than four ley collections. All brush weekly anymore, we still feet in length and eighteen must be placed as close to Apple butter offer this free service to our inches in diameter (4’x18”). the curb as possible without residents when needed,” The individual limb size going in to the street.

Pumpkins, Caramel Apples, Gourds,Fall Mums, Corn Stalks, Indian Corn, Sorghum, and frozen pies

Mon. to Sat. 9-6, Sundays 9-5 9555 E 206th St. Noblesville, IN 46060 www.GatewoodVegetableFarm.com ReadTheReporter.com

Do you have a . . . Community announcement? Wedding? Anniversary? Birth announcement? Share it with the community! Contact the Reporter today: [email protected] “Go Purple” with Prevail! 7

Isabella “Belle” Josephine Collier TODAY’S BIBLE READING December 12, 2016 – October 22, 2018 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches Isabella “Belle” Josephine Collier, 22 months, Noblesville, passed away on Monday, off the trees, and strawed them in the way. And they that went before, and October 22, 2018 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on December 12, 2016 to Byron and Jackie (Mohr) Collier in Fishers. they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the Belle was a very sweet girl. She was adventurous with a free spir- name of the Lord: Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh it. Belle loved Elmo and Cookie Monster. She loved her parents, her in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. And Jesus entered into sisters and her family. Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon She is survived by her parents, Jackie and Byron Collier; twin sis- all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with ter, Abigail Marie Collier; sister, Gabriella Louise Collier; grandpar- the twelve. And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was ents, Vivien and Michael Mohr and Judy Collier; and aunts, Amanda (Matt) Duke and Denise Austin. hungry: And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he She was preceded in death might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but by her grandfather, Bobby Collier. leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. And Jesus answered and said unto it, Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oc- Arrangements No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it. tober 26, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, Calling: 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 26 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville. Private family Location: Randall & Roberts Funeral Center Mark 11:8-14 (KJV) services will be held. Service: Private Condolences: randallroberts.com Condolences: randallroberts.com Donald Earl McCarty February 27, 1932 – October 22, 2018 Donald Earl McCarty, 86, after a long struggle with cancer, went to be with his Lord on October 22, 2018, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born February 27, 1932 to Walter and Nellie (Caraway) McCarty in Adams Township, Hamilton County. In 1950, Don graduated from Sheridan High School and married Phyllis Poer in December 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He was manager of the Records Department at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Company for 35 years. During harvest time, you could find him helping at Waitt Elevator in Westfield, moving grain and cooking for customers and the employees. Don was an active member and preacher for over 60 years at Gadsden Church of Christ in Lebanon, and an avid fisherman and farmer. His claim to fame was playing Santa Claus every year for the Poer family. However, the loves of his life was his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his large extended family. Don is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis; daughters, Jetta (Steve) Hall and Jodie (Bob) Freeland; five grandchildren, Katie (Anthony) Scott, Amy (Jason) Sanford, Scott Hall, Andrew (Sarah) Freeland and Holly Freeland; and seven great grandchildren, Blake Sanford, Briley Sanford, Maddie Scott, Chase Scott, Nadia Hall, Heidi Freeland and Nigel Freeland. In addition to his parents, Walter (1949) and Nellie (1972), he was preceded in death by his sisters, Devota (McCarty) Pickett (1990) and Lillian (McCarty) Hiatt (1997). Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Kercheval Fu- neral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with Brother Richard Hendricks officiating. Vis- itation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Kercheval Funeral Home. Burial will be at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan. Arrangements In lieu of flowers, the family has requested a me- Calling: 4 to 6 p.m., Oct. 28 morial contribution to the Riverview Health Founda- Service: 10:30 a.m., Oct. 29 tion – Infusion Center, 395 Westfield Road, Nobles- Location: Kercheval Funeral Home ville, IN 46060. Condolences: kerchevalfuneralhome.com

Hamilton County Reporter Contact Information Phone 317-408-5548 Email [email protected] Publisher Jeff Jellison [email protected] 317-408-5548 Sports Editor Richie Hall [email protected] Twitter: @Richie_Hall Public Notices [email protected] 765-365-2316 Web Address www.ReadTheReporter.com Subscription Inquiries [email protected] Mailing Address PO Box 190 Westfield, IN 46074

Local News. Local Sports. Local Views. Local Events. This is Hamilton County’s Hometown Newspaper 8 “Go Purple” with Prevail! Experienced Millers are a tough group By RICHIE HALL This year's Noblesville girls basketball team will be a familiar team to Miller fans. Four of Noblesville's returning starters are back from last season, during which the Millers went 15-8. That included an eight-game win streak that gave Noblesville an undefeated month of January and a sectional win over Anderson. The Millers then played sectional champion Carmel tough in the semi-finals before falling 50-45. While Noblesville did graduate Indiana All-Star Emily Kiser, now playing at the University of Michigan, the four returning starters are tough, talented players. "This is a tough group," said Millers coach Donna Buckley. "They know how to win. We will look to our seniors to provide the leadership we will need to be successful." The three seniors include two double-figure scorers. Mallory Johnson is the top returner with 12.2 points per game; she also averaged 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest. Next in line is Maddie Knight, who contributed 11.4 points per game, in addition to 3.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Noblesville's third returning senior is Madison Whetro, who averaged 4.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. The fourth returner is junior Abby Haley, who brings back the most assists per game (3.1). Haley is one of five juniors on the team, and each of them brings back varsity experience. In fact, Haley and Anna Kiser played in all 23 of the Millers games last year (as did Haley). Sarah Etchison will be another solid player, as she averaged 3.8 points per game last season. Kailyn Ely played in 21 games, and Devon Ray got in five games. Two Noblesville sophomores are also on the varsity list: Emily Wood and Mallory Miller. Both played a handful of games last year as freshmen, so that means everyone on the Noblesville varsity roster has some varsity experience. "We will be experienced," said Buckley. "We will need to rebound and take care of the basketball to give ourselves a chance on game nights." The Millers open their season at home next Thursday (Nov. 1), playing Lawrence North. Kent Graham/File photo VARSITY ROSTER Seniors: Mallory Johnson, Maddie Knight, Madison Noblesville’s Madison Whetro is one of three returning seniors for the Millers girls basketball team this season. Whetro. Noblesville opens its season next Thursday by hosting Lawrence North. Juniors: Kailyn Ely, Sarah Etchison, Abby Haley, Sophomores: Abby Baker, Olivia Busalacchi, Emery Sophomore: Deanna Grey. Anna Kiser, Devon Ray. Denison, Jayla Jones, Makenna Mundy, Sarah Unison. Freshmen: Aubrey Arms, Shelby Cates, Megan Sophomores: Mallory Miller, Emily Wood. Freshman: Neely Berezny. Feltner, Mary Claire Fisher, Abby Hoover, Lilly Kempf, JUNIOR VARSITY ROSTER C TEAM ROSTER Natalie Solomon. Juniors: Sarah Matte, Olivia Stinson. Junior: Helen Tietze. Cross country state finals are this weekend

As usual, Hamilton County will be competing at state for the first time. well-represented at this year's IHSAA state In the boys race, Carmel will appear at cross country meet, which takes place Sat- state for the 43rd time, advancing out of urday at the LaVern Gibson Championship Shelbyville. Fishers, the champion of the Cross Country Course in Terre Haute. New Haven semi-state, is back at state for The girls will race first on the 5,000- the fifth year in a row and Hamilton South- meter course, with their race starting at 1 eastern also qualified out of New Haven. p.m. The boys will be next in line, beginning Two boys individuals are also in the their race at 1:45 p.m. race: Guerin Catholic senior Quinn Gal- Four county girls teams will be racing, lagher and Noblesville sophomore Travis three of which are making a return trip from Hickner. last season. Carmel will be competing for Twenty-four full teams and 40 more the 38th time, continuing their record of individuals who qualified without their perfect attendance at the state meet. Nobles- squad (208 runners each race) will compete ville is back at state for the first time since in each race over the 5,000 meter course 2016; both came out of the Shelbyville with a reputation as one of the finest in the semi-state. Fishers and Hamilton Southeast- nation. Here's a list of notables from the ern also qualified, each earning a spot out of IHSAA. the New Haven semi-state. Defending Boys Team Champion Hamilton Heights will also have a runner The Carmel boys team is making its state at state, with sophomore Maria Mitchell record-extending 43rd consecutive appear- ance at the state finals and stands as the defending state champion after winning its second title in three years in 2017. This year’s Greyhounds are ranked third in the final state coaches poll after a runner-up finish to top-ranked Indianapolis Cathedral at the Shelbyville Semi-State last Saturday. Cathedral, which has won a championship each weekend this tournament so far, is looking for its first cross country crown. It’s previous best finish was third place in 1960. Boys Individual Champion A new boys individual state champion is assured as Hamilton Southeastern’s Gabe Fendel has graduated after winning the 2017 state title. Defending Girls Team Champion Third-ranked Zionsville is the defending team champion after capturing the school’s first title a year ago and is a prime contender again having won a title at each stop this tournament. Top-ranked Fort Wayne Car- roll, the state runner-up each of the last three years and also winner each weekend of this tournament, is looking to score its first state crown on Saturday. Defending Girls Individual Champion Greencastle senior Emma Wilson is the CROSS COUNTRY From Page 9 defending state champion after running Memorial, Fishers, Floyd Central, Fort Batesville, Bloomington North, Browns- Most Consecutive Boys Team away with the title a year ago by nearly 15 Wayne Bishop Dwenger, Hamilton South- burg, Carmel, Carroll (Fort Wayne), Appearances seconds. Wilson has comfortably won eastern, Homestead, Lowell, Penn, Val- Center Grove, Columbus North, Crown 43 by Carmel, 1976-present. each tournament race up to this point and paraiso, West Lafayette, Zionsville. Point, Delta, Elkhart Memorial, Evansville Active Streaks of Boys Team would become the first back-to-back girls Most Consecutive Girls Team Memorial, Floyd Central, Forest Park, Appearances (Three or more years) winner since Culver Academies’ Alex Appearances Franklin Central, Hamilton Southeastern, 43: Carmel. 12: Columbus North. 11: Banfich won three in a row from 2005-07. 38 by Carmel, 1981-present. Jennings County, Morgan Township, Valparaiso. 7: Bloomington North, West Active Streaks of Girls Team Munster, Norwell, Oak Hill, Penn, Pike, Lafayette. 6: Crown Point. 5: Avon, Fish- GIRLS NOTABLES Appearances Rushville, Terre Haute South Vigo, Twin ers. 4: Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran, Former Girls State Champions in the (Three or more years) Lakes, Valparaiso, Warsaw, West Lafay- Lowell, Tell City, Westview. 3: Jennings Field 38: Carmel. 15: Carroll (Fort Wayne). 12: ette, West Noble, Western, Zionsville. County, Zionsville. Emma Wilson (12) Greencastle, 2017. Bloomington South, Columbus North. 9: Girls Regional Champions: Bloomington Boys Team Appearance Droughts Girls Teams Participating (24) West Lafayette. 8: Penn. 7: Homestead. 6: North, Brebeuf Jesuit, Carroll (Fort Broken (10 or more years) Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Floyd Central, Zionsville. 5: Valparaiso. Wayne), Center Grove, Chesterton, 45 years: Highland (1973) 11: Franklin Brebeuf Jesuit, Carmel, Carroll (Fort 4: Bloomington North, Fishers. 3: Evans- Columbus North, Evansville Memorial, Community (2007) 10: Floyd Central Wayne), Chesterton, Columbus North, ville Memorial, Lowell. Fishers, Floyd Central, Lowell, New Pal- First Boys Team Appearance Crown Point, Edgewood, Evansville Girls Team Appearance Droughts estine, Oak Hill, Penn, Warsaw, West Harrison (West Lafayette) Memorial, Fishers, Floyd Central, Fort Broken (10 or more years) Lafayette, Zionsville. Boys Semi-State Individual Champi- Wayne Bishop Dwenger, Franklin Central, 31 years: Pike (1987). Girls Semi-State Champions: Blooming- ons Hamilton Southeastern, Homestead, Girls First Team Appearance (0) ton North, Carroll (Fort Wayne), West Caleb Futter (12) Christian Academy of Lowell, Noblesville, Penn, Pike, Val- None Lafayette, Zionsville. Indiana paraiso, Warsaw, West Lafayette, Zions- Girls Semi-State Individual Champi- Jesse Hamlin (12) Fort Wayne Snider ville. ons BOYS NOTABLES Cole Hocker (12) Indianapolis Cathedral Girls Teams Returning from 2017 Annalyssa Crain (10) Edgewood Former Boys State Champions Gabriel Sanchez (11) Lowell (20 of 24) Meagan Hathaway (12) Carroll (Fort in the Field Boys Sectional Champions: Batesville, Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Wayne) None. Bellmont, Bloomington North, Browns- Brebeuf Jesuit, Carmel, Carroll (Fort Mary Schultz (12) West Lafayette Boys Teams Participating (24) burg, Carmel, Columbus North, Elkhart Wayne), Chesterton, Columbus North, Emma Wilson (12) Greencastle Avon, Bloomington North, Bloomington Memorial, Evansville F.J. Reitz, Fishers, Crown Point, Edgewood, Evansville Girls Sectional Champions: Barr Reeve, South, Carmel, Columbus North, Crown Floyd Central, Franklin Community, Point, Fishers, Floyd Central, Fort Wayne Gibson Southern, Harrison (West Lafay- Concordia Lutheran, Franklin Community, ette), Highland, Homestead, Indianapolis Hamilton Southeastern, Harrison (West Cathedral, Jennings County, Kankakee Lafayette), Highland, Homestead, India- Valley, Logansport, Lowell, New Pales- napolis Cathedral, Jennings County, tine, Northview, Penn, Rushville, Seeger, Lowell, North Central (Indianapolis), Tell Tell City, Valparaiso, Wabash, Warsaw, City, Valparaiso, West Lafayette, West Westview, Yorktown, Zionsville. Noble, Westview, Zionsville. Boys Regional Champions: Avon, Boys Teams Returning from 2017 Bloomington South, Carroll (Fort Wayne), (18 of 24) Chesterton, Columbus North, Crown Avon, Bloomington North, Bloomington Point, Elkhart Memorial, Evansville F.J. South, Carmel, Columbus North, Crown Reitz, Fishers, Floyd Central, Franklin Point, Fishers, Fort Wayne Concordia Community, Indianapolis Cathedral, New Lutheran, Indianapolis Cathedral, Jennings Palestine, Wabash, Warsaw, West Lafay- County, Lowell, North Central ette, Zionsville. (Indianapolis), Tell City, Valparaiso, West Boys Semi-State Champions: Blooming- Lafayette, West Noble, Westview, Zions- ton South, Fishers, Indianapolis Cathedral, ville. Valparaiso. Thursday’s scores Detroit 110, Cleveland 103 Portland 128, Orlando 114 NBA standings Boston 101, Oklahoma City 95 L.A. Lakers 121, Denver 114 Eastern Conference Western Conference Atlantic W L PCT. GB Northwest W L PCT. GB Toronto 5 0 1.00 - Denver 4 1 .800 - Boston 3 2 .600 2.0 Portland 3 1 .750 0.5 Brooklyn 2 2 .500 2.5 Utah 2 2 .500 1.5 Philadelphia 2 3 .400 3.0 Minnesota 2 3 .400 2.0 New York 1 4 .200 4.0 Oklahoma City 0 4 .000 3.5 Central W L PCT. GB Pacific W L PCT. GB Milwaukee 4 0 1.00 - Golden State 4 1 .800 - Detroit 4 0 1.00 - L.A. Clippers 2 2 .500 1.5 Indiana 3 2 .600 1.5 L.A. Lakers 2 3 .400 2.0 1 3 .250 3.0 Sacramento 2 3 .400 2.0 Cleveland 0 5 .000 4.5 Phoenix 1 3 .250 2.5 Southeast W L PCT. GB Southwest W L PCT. GB Miami 2 2 .500 - New Orleans 3 0 1.00 - Atlanta 2 2 .500 - Memphis 2 2 .500 1.5 Charlotte 2 3 .400 0.5 San Antonio 2 2 .500 1.5 Orlando 2 3 .400 0.5 Dallas 2 2 .500 1.5 Washington 1 3 .250 1.0 Houston 1 3 .250 2.5 Cornelison to return to IMS in 2019 Fan favorite Jim Cornelison will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2019, singing "Back Home Again in Indi- ana" at the 103rd Indianapolis 500 and performing at other events as part of the official countdown to the "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Cornelison also will perform at the 100 Days Out Party on Friday, Feb. 15 in India- napolis and will attend other events on the INDYCAR and Indy 500 promotional cal- endar. "Jim has become a familiar, anticipated voice for Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Series fans in just two years, so we're thrilled he's back with us on Race Day and joining in on the entire countdown to the Indy 500," IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. "Everyone loves Jim and his passion for IMS and IndyCar, and his stirring pre-race performances are becoming a Month of May highlight for everyone." Cornelison is known to sports fans everywhere as the powerful voice behind "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Chicago "Performing at the Indianapolis 500 is at the in Chicago since the ana-Ohio State game in August 2017, Blackhawks' home games. He also has one of the ultimate highlights and privileges 2008-09 season. His soaring vocals and ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" and two USA captivated Indianapolis 500 fans and of my career, as the electricity and magic of spirited style have welcomed millions of Rugby matches, the first vs. New Zealand viewers for the last two years, generating Race Day are incredible," Cornelison said. network viewers to the Stanley Cup Finals All Blacks and the second vs. Australia at widespread praise and social media applause "I'm so grateful for the warm welcome from over multiple championship runs for the . He's also made television since taking the "Back Home Again in Indy 500 and IndyCar Series fans around the team. performances on "TODAY," "The Colbert Indiana" mantle in May 2017. world and am excited to sing at even more The popularity of Cornelison's perfor- Report" and "Harry Connick Jr. Show." He became the first performer to sing events." mances has led to him singing in front of Cornelison's widespread appreciation "Back Home Again in Indiana" in consecu- Cornelison is a 1992 graduate of the national audiences at many other sporting and popularity in Chicago is also evident on tive years since the retirement of Jim Nabors Master of Music program at the Jacobs events, including a 2012 Ryder Cup golf his resume. He has performed before games in 2014. Nabors sang the tune 36 times School of Music at Indiana University and match, Arlington Million horse race, for every major Chicago professional sports during Indy 500 pre-race ceremonies has been the popular singer of the national Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races, team, including the ' home between 1972-2014. anthem before all Blackhawks' home games ESPN's "College GameDay" before an Indi- opener since 2010.