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The famous Lions fish fry starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. both nights. Proceeds Support Lions Club Charitable Projects Friday & Saturday, September 6th & 7th, 2019 Sponsored by WHERE: Westfield Lions Club House, 120 Jersey St., Westfield TodAy’S Weather Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 Today: Sunny. Sheridan | Noblesville | Cicero | Arcadia Tonight: Clear. Atlanta | Westfield | Carmel | Fishers NEWS GATHERING Like & PARTNER Follow us! HIGH: 78 LOW: 56 Noblesville fire chief to retire in December Wyant to explore private sector after 25 years with NFD The REPORTER chief. Prior to his employment with ment of then Chief Ken Gilliam. Program and is a graduate and past Fire Chief Greg Wyant announced NFD, Wyant served six years in the During his NFD career, Wyant was president of the Hamilton County Tuesday that he will retire at the end United States Navy. appointed by Governor Mitch Dan- Leadership Academy. of the year from the Noblesville Fire “The entirety of my adult career iels and reappointed by Governors “Despite the growth of our com- Department. has been employment in the public Mike Pence and Eric Holcomb to munity, under Chief Wyant’s lead- Wyant began his service with sector. While I have thoroughly en- serve on the Indiana Board of Fire- ership the NFD response times have NFD in 1994 and has served as an joyed all of my various roles, I have a fighting Personnel Standards and never been faster or the quality of ser- administrator since 2004. In his ten- strong desire to explore private sector Education, where he also served as vice better. Our residents know that ure with the department, Wyant has opportunities,” Wyant said. the board’s chairman for five years. when they are in an emergency, the been a firefighter, lieutenant, captain, Mayor John Ditslear appointed He graduated from the National Fire division chief, assistant chief and fire Wyant in May 2015 after the retire- Academy’s Executive Fire Officer See Wyant Retiring . Page 2 Wyant Hamilton County Tourism’s marketing Democrats to host likely candidate for governor team wins national destination award By FRED SWIFT mother of two. The REPORTER ReadTheReporter.com A 5:30 wine and cheese Hamilton County reception will precede the Tourism won one of the Hamilton County Dem- dinner program. Dinner will country’s most prestigious ocrats' annual dinner, for- be served at 6:30. Tickets destination awards at the merly known as the Jeffer- for the reception and dinner Educational Seminar for son Jackson Day Dinner, are $75; for dinner only, the Tourism Organizations will be held Sept. 21 at the cost is $50. (ESTO) conference recently Carmel American Legion, Democrats have been held in Austin, Texas. 852 W. Main St. considering a name for The 2018 “Closer Than Karlee Macer, State their annual dinner for the You Think” marketing cam- Representative from India- past two years. Since both paign, which highlights ex- napolis, will speak to party former presidents Jeffer- periences ranging from art faithful. She is expected to son and Jackson were slave performances, wine tasting announce her plans to run owners, the party has decid- and outdoor adventures in for governor in the near fu- ed it is politically incorrect Hamilton County to the ture. She is married and a to use their names. target market of Chicago, received the Destiny Award presented by the U.S. Trav- Three companies moving el Association. The Destiny Award was given to 23 U.S. destinations for excellence headquarters to Carmel’s in marketing on the local and state level in a variety Agora at the Proscenium of categories. The REPORTER way of private investment “I am proud of our Three central Indiana and new jobs for Carmel,” Photo provided team at Hamilton County said Mayor Jim Brainard. (Front row, from left) Whitney Riggs, Rachael O’Dell and Kelli Jenkins. (Back companies have announced Tourism and our strategic they will relocate their cor- “We welcome these compa- row, from left) Katie Utken, Jordan Musall, Ashley Ledford and Kara Baber. partners that have worked porate headquarters to the nies to our growing number together to create an inspir- “Closer Thank You Think” ing in the county, according the results.” Agora at the Proscenium, lo- of corporate headquarters, ing campaign that targeted campaign used TV, radio to market research conduct- About Hamilton County cated at 10 W. Carmel Drive. and we look forward to Chicago with a key message and print marketing to ex- ed by SMARInsights. Tourism The four-story, 100,000 sharing in their growth and as an ideal place for a get- press how close – just three “The HCT marketing Hamilton County square-foot office building is success.” away,” said Ashley Ledford, hours – Chicago is to Ham- team has taken integrated Tourism Inc. is a nonprof- currently under construction Schwarz Partners will Hamilton County Tourism’s ilton County. marketing to a whole new it, destination management and is scheduled for comple- relocate approximately 70 director of marketing and The layered campaign level,” said Brenda Myers, organization that promotes tion next summer. The office employees from its Indi- promotions, who attended generated $372 of visitor CEO/president of Hamil- tourism growth through is being developed by Lauth anapolis-based headquar- the ESTO conference. spending for every $1 spent ton County Tourism. “The strategic marketing, hospi- Group, Inc. and is a part of ters at Woodview Trace to The seven-person mar- on advertising – the best out- team’s data-driven ap- tality and development ini- Novo Development Group’s the third floor of the Ag- keting team at HCT works come thus far of any mar- proach is soundly based on tiatives providing hospitali- mixed-use Proscenium de- ora, occupying approxi- closely with Three Six- keting campaign created by research, ongoing metrics ty to more than four million velopment located in the mately 25,000 square feet. ty Group, an advertising HCT. Locally, it generated and well-tested creative and visitors to Hamilton County heart of Carmel. Schwarz is a privately-held, agency in Indianapolis. The $62 million in visitor spend- success is demonstrated in each year. “We are thrilled to see second-generation compa- that our investment into the ny with multiple locations redevelopment of this once across the United States. Clements honored for service to animal control underperforming property is now producing results in the See Agora . Page 3 The REPORTER On Thursday, Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush along with Animal Control Depu- Luxury apartments to open ty Doug Sanford presented a Recognition Award to local next year in Noblesville volunteer, Kherri Clements, The REPORTER walk-in closets. Pre-leasing for her invaluable service to The Indianapolis–based of apartments is expected Hamilton County’s Animal Justus Companies announc- to begin by end of 2019. Control Division. es it has broken ground on Amenities to include: Kherri is a former case its newest luxury apartment • Clubhouse with fitness manager for Friends of community, Promenade center and virtual fitness Indianapolis Dogs Out- Apartments of Noblesville, studio, pet spa, bike storage side (FIDO) and remains located just north of State and community room committed to her freelance Road 32 on Little Chicago • Two miles of walking work on behalf of animals Road. and nature trails throughout the area. Kherri This apartment com- • Resort-style pool with remains in constant con- munity will accommodate grilling stations tact with Deputy Sanford, 15 apartment buildings • Playground regarding information on that consist of 300 luxury • Enclosed dog park loose or stray dogs in the apartment homes offer- • Wooded and water- Photo provided community that have prov- ing studio, one, two and front views Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush, Kherri Clements and Deputy Doug Sanford. en to be a challenge for lo- (From left) three-bedroom units with Promenade Apartments cal authorities to catch and “uncatchable” dogs that are trol in this county, is highly “Kherri has been a huge garages. Each design- is a key component to the rescue. either roaming free, feral, commendable and is a large help and asset to our agency er-planned apartment fea- success of the entire 120- “Kherri has done sig- or simply lost, scared and factor in the excellent an- and the citizens of Hamilton tures quartz countertops, acre mixed-use develop- nificant work in this coun- don’t wish to be approached imal welfare environment County. She has a true heart stainless steel appliances, ment. Justus anticipates ty and has apprehended an by humans. The service she Hamilton County has,” said for service,” said Sheriff in-unit washer and enormous amount of these has provided Animal Con- Deputy Sanford. Quakenbush. dryer and spacious, See Promenade . Page 2 2 News 8/9/19 10:28 AM Wyant Retiring from Page 1 and Present fire department will be there est accomplishment during ing procedures at NFD and to assist them with the high- his career is the research he other fire departments. est professional standards,” conducted on cancer risks “I am grateful to May- said Noblesville Mayor among firefighters and the or Ditslear for giving me The Con is On! John Ditslear. “Chief Wy- resulting initiatives estab- the opportunity to lead this ant has diligently served the lished within the fire indus- department. It has been an community with devotion, try to help lower the cancer honor to serve the citizens courage and integrity. He risk among firefighters. His of Noblesville. I will al- will be missed, but we wish research was published in ways value the memories him the best of luck as he the International Fire Ser- of my 25-plus years at NFD enters the next stage of his vice Journal of Leadership and the relationships with life.” and Management and led to my colleagues in the profes- Wyant said his proud- the creation of safer operat- sion,” said Wyant.