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The County Line Riding Dave’s history Heighway By FRED SWIFT found on the library website's Indiana NHS Millers their name, and the revelation Kentucky University and earned a master’s For folks inter- Room page. It's titled Highlights in His- that the city's first settler, Pete Smith, was degree in history from Utah State. ested in local history tory. In the blog he reveals the stories of a black man. The title of county historian has been there is a great source local residents ranging from nationally ac- Then there's the story of Lucky Teter, bestowed by the Indiana State Historical of interesting sto- claimed fashion designer Norman Norell to Noblesville native, who started the dare- Society since 1981 on one historically ries of people, places gangster era brothel madam Dirty Helen. devil driving show called the Hell Drivers, knowledgeable person in each county. Joe and events written by There's a short history about the first and the real story of grave robbing in Ham- Burgess, the dean of local historians, held Hamilton County His- and only car manufactured in Noblesville, ilton County. the title first. Heighway took over upon torian David Heigh- Indian warfare in Hamilton County, and Heighway, a local resident for 24 years, Joe's retirement about 15 years ago. way, staff member Noblesville's own Loch Ness monster. has researched more county history than His blog is worth following for anyone at the Hamilton East There are subjects on grain milling almost anyone around. Formerly working who cares about the community's history Public Library of Noblesville. and flour making in Noblesville, a bigtime at Conner Prairie, Dave was raised in near- which is more interesting than most might He writes a history blog for the library business at one time, big enough to give the by Zionsville. He graduated from Western think. New alleys in Noblesville Schools award innovation The REPORTER Old Town will Noblesville Schools has named four educators as 2017 Innovative Teachers of the Year. The teachers were nominated by improve street their peers and were then selected for the honor by a committee of teachers and ad- access, parking, ministrators. The winners are: • Kelly Badget, kindergarten at Hazel water quality Dell Elementary The REPORTER • Tricia Schreck, 5th grade at Stony The City of Carmel will begin the Creek Elementary construction of new, environmentally • Derek Ruble, 8th grade social stud- friendly pervious alleys behind certain ies at Noblesville East Middle School properties in the Arts & Design District, • Allison Larty, Spanish at Noblesville as a way to improve access to parking, High School street connectivity and storm water man- One teacher was chosen to represent agement. each academic level: (grades K-2, grades Using existing right-of-way already 3-5, grades 6-8 and grades 9-12) and se- owned by the City, the project calls for lection focused on teachers who best ex- the construction of a detention area for emplify Noblesville Schools’ mission and storm water to collect under the pave- vision. The teachers selected are regular- ment before infiltrating into the ground. ly demonstrating new and exciting ways This will improve water quality and re- to connect with their student learners Photo provided solve storm water concerns in and around through innovative techniques that spark (FROM LEFT) Allison Larty, Tricia Schreck, Kelly Badget and Derek Ruble are residential properties. curiosity and empower students. 2017’s Innovative Teachers of the Year. The project will give both existing and new residents rear access to their properties that they do not currently have, giving them potential options for Weight loss wins big at Riverview Health parking. This project will go to bid in The REPORTER “We’re excited to report a total of Amber Gorby, Riverview Health employ- April, so there is no project total cost at Riverview Health, through its cor- 313 pounds were lost by all participants ee. “I loved that my sister Leslie Gorby, a this time. porate wellness program, recently com- throughout the six-week program,” said teacher at Westfield Washington Schools, “It is important to remember that pleted the fifth annual “Waist Reduction” Mindi Matthews, director of Employer was also participating. She helped increase there was no master drainage plan when weight-loss challenge. Beginning on Jan. Services at Riverview Health. “Although my motivation and held me accountable.” Old Town was originally developed. The 9, employees from the City of Noblesville, the program is designed to challenge peo- Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness City has already invested a lot in the con- Westfield Washington Schools, Hamilton ple to lose weight, the ultimate goal is to provided a variety of weekly exercises struction of curbs, sidewalks and storm County Government, Noblesville School establish healthy habits within our com- classes to support the efforts of the partici- drains. This new project will continue Corporation, Riverview Health, Meyer munity.” pants. Amy Hart-Ramey and Anita Taylor, to improve our ability to handle storm Najem, Westfield Public Library and Tay- “I really enjoyed the waist reduction Taylored Systems employees, each won a lored Systems competed against one an- program because it gave me the oppor- See Alleys . . . Page 5 other in the spirit of health and wellness. tunity to kick start my fitness plan,” said See Health . . . Page 4 2 News

Upping the price on lighting up BrewBQ for the benefit of all Hoosiers coming to By STEVE COOKE actually laughed. "Well, of course you quit," a roomful of Hamilton County residents, Federal Hill Deputy Mayor, City of Noblesville I said back to her. "I imagine it's kind of hard health care professionals and community to smoke with that thing on." and business leaders to hear from the Alli- It was one year It may have taken a medical emergency ance for a Healthier Indiana - a consortium ago this month that my to get my mom to quit, but I'm thankful this of organizations and hospitals dedicated to Commons mom - at the age of 68 - story had a happy ending. And yet - at what raising the health rankings of Hoosiers. The REPORTER finally quit smoking af- cost to her quality of life and the impact on Indiana is embarrassingly low on many The Noblesville Rotary Club an- ter 54 years of lighting her fixed income? nationwide rankings when it comes to smok- nounces the return of their annual “Brew- up, a habit she started Unlike my mom, my dad was able to quit ing rates, obesity, drug deaths, infant mortal- BQ” taking place this year on Saturday, at the age of 14. smoking several years ago without much of ity and other measures. In fact, Indiana ranks Aug. 19 at the new Federal Hill Commons What it took to a fight. Smoking was something he did until, 39th in the overall health of its citizens. We in downtown Noblesville. The BrewBQ break her addiction simply enough, he decided not to. I find it also rank 39th in the percentage of citizens benefits local students who attend- No was a near-death ex- amazing how easy it is for some to quit while who smoke and 49th for public health spend- blesville’s Ivy Tech campus. The event perience from the bed of a hospital room, those like my mom struggle through various ing. will be held from 4-9 p.m. gasping for breath. I had rushed up to Mich- treatments, prescriptions, patches, etc. Other statistics help us understand why “We’re thrilled to bring back this igan after hearing she was admitted due to But whatever it takes to get an individual our state is doing so poorly when it comes to event for the second year,” said Craig complications from COPD and severely low to quit smoking, one thing is for certain: our health rankings: Beougher, President-Elect of the Nobles- oxygen levels - and had yet to see any im- Discouraging kids from ever lighting up • Nearly 1 in 5 Hoosiers still smoke. ville Rotary Club. “We are excited to be provement after several days in ICU. in the first place is the best way to create a • An estimated 95% of smokers start able to host it at Noblesville’s new Feder- "I quit smoking," she weakly declared to healthier community. Prevention is also the smoking before age 21. al Hill Commons while raising funds for me as soon as I arrived, her voice muffled most affordable for all Hoosiers, including • 15% of Hoosier women smoke while local students." through the clear plastic oxygen mask. See- employers and health care providers. pregnant. The Second Annual Noblesville ing her in this state and fearing the worst, I Last week at Riverview Health, I joined These statistics are not surprising con- BrewBQ event is sponsored by BlueSky sidering Indiana only spent 10 percent of the Technology Partners and will feature an CDC recommended annual investment for amateur BBQ competition, beer supplied cessation and tobacco control programs in by local vendors (included in the price of 2014. the ticket), and music throughout the eve- That's why as a citizen, I support the to- ning. bacco provisions included in Indiana House The musical stage is sponsored by As- Bill 1001, which would raise the price of sociated Drywall Partners, Inc. and fea- cigarettes and restore funding for Indiana's tures Fishers Switch Vibe from 4-6 p.m. tobacco cessation and prevention efforts. and That's What She Said from 7-9 p.m. The $1 tax currently proposed is a modest For the competition portion, there will increase compared to what was initially pro- be awards from a panel of judges as well posed in HB 1578, which called for a $1.50 as an award based on votes by BrewBQ increase. attendees. I feel nonsmokers already pay more For those interested in participating than their fair share with higher premiums in the cook-off or event sponsorship, reg- on health care coverage to cover the higher istration is available by visiting http:// cost of treatment that is needed over a smok- www.noblesvillebrewbq.com. er's lifetime. Let the people who choose to Tickets will go on sale March 27 at 10 smoke choose to pay the increased tax. a.m. for $45 in advance, $50 at the door. And when it comes to smoking, price Tickets include unlimited beer and BBQ matters. If Indiana's cigarette tax is raised by from 4-9 p.m. There is also a Designated $1.50, we would see the following benefits: Driver ticket available for $35, which fea- • 17.5% percent decrease in youth smoking tures water and soda instead of beer. • 48,700 youth kept from being adult Event Sponsors include Don Myers smokers Construction, Meyer-Najem Construc- • 58,500 current adult smokers would quit tion, Prairie Lakes Health Campus and • 30,700 premature smoking-caused Kindred At Home. deaths prevented About The Noblesville Rotary Club Personally, it's my hope that the Indiana General Assembly will someday support The Rotary Club of Noblesville was formed raising the age to legally purchase tobacco in 1955 to contribute to the Noblesville and Ci- products from 18 to 21. With over 4,100 cero communities. The club has directly impact- ed the local community over the years - most Hoosiers under age 18 becoming addicted recently starting a scholarship program for Ivy each year, raising the minimum age to 21 Tech Community College, sponsoring exchange would stop many new smokers from ever student cultural programs, children's literacy lighting up. initiatives and assisting the Humane Society's Meanwhile, the cost to treat smoking-re- Pets for Vets program. The Rotary Club of No- lated complications continues to increase. blesville also regularly welcomes distinguished As have the health care premiums that we all speakers on a variety of topics. pay - whether you smoke or not. Companies and individuals are paying a far greater pen- alty than ever before. I say "up the price" on lighting up to help Find us on Facebook! those who can't help themselves. And hope- fully more Hoosiers won't be forced to quit www.Facebook.com/ smoking from a hospital bed, gasping for HamiltonCountyReporter breath. News 3 Hamilton County Ag Day turns 31 The REPORTER Hamilton County just celebrated its 31st Ag Day. Twenty-three hundred second graders and their teachers vis- ited 11 educational displays including agricultural products and live animals on March 14-16 at the Hamilton Coun- ty 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville. Dis- plays included information on corn, soy- beans, wheat, beekeeping, soil and water conservation, drones in agriculture and more. Animal production and animal by-products were explained with the use of beef, goats, horses, llamas, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine. More than 140 volunteers helped make presentations to the students and got them involved in hands-on activities. The Agriculture Council of America will host National Ag Day on Tuesday, March 21. This will mark the 44th an- niversary of National Ag Day, which is celebrated in classrooms and commu- nities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day is “Agriculture: Food for Life.” The National Ag Day program encourages every American to under- stand how food and fiber products are produced, appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products, value the essen- tial role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy, and acknowledge and Photo provided consider career opportunities in the agri- After 31 years, Ag Day is still going strong in Hamilton County. culture, food and fiber industry. ers around the world. It’s important to students with a close up, hands-on expo- 4-H Club; Beck’s Hybrids; Ag Reliant We know that food and fiber doesn’t remember that American agriculture is sure to agriculture that they would not Genetics; Dairy & Nutrition Council, just arrive at the grocery or clothing doing it better and more effectively. To- have otherwise had the opportunity to Inc.; Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.; store or magically appear on our dinner day, each American farmer feeds more experience,” said Lisa Hanni, Program the Rabbit Producers, Sheep Producers, table or in our closet. There’s an entire than 144 people. Agriculture is this Assistant. The Hamilton County Ag Day Pork Producers, Beef Cattlemen; Indi- industry dedicated to providing plentiful nation’s number one export and vitally Program is supported by the cooperative ana Soybean Alliance; Farm Credit Ser- and safe food for consumption as well important in sustaining a healthy econ- efforts of Purdue Extension Hamilton vices of Mid America; and the Hamilton as a wide range of comfortable, fashion- omy. New technology means farmers County; Co-Alliance; Hamilton Coun- County 4-H Llama, Poultry, Beekeep- able clothing choices. We rely on agri- are more environmentally friendly than ty Farm Bureau, Inc.; Hamilton Coun- ing, Horse and Goat members and vol- culture for the very necessities of life. ever before. ty Soil & Water Conservation District; unteers. To learn more about Purdue Ex- From beef and pork to cotton and corn, “Since many Hamilton County resi- Indiana Farm Bureau; Reynolds Farm tension Hamilton County, please contact agriculture is working harder than ever dents are now three or more generations Equipment; Husky 4-H’ers 4-H Club; us at (317) 776-0854 or visit us online at to meet the needs of Americans and oth- removed from the farm, Ag Day provides Bastin Honey Bee Farm; Harey Hoppers www.extension.purdue.edu/hamilton. Noblesville firefighter receives award Thanks The REPROTER based on the following criteria: "Tony has been very dedicated to the Each year, St. Vincent • Volunteerism EMS and firefighting professions, as Health awards "Angel Medic" • Community Service well as, his community. His work for to an EMT or Paramedic from • Core Value Commitment the Noblesville Fire Department is in- for each department in Hamilton • Leadership valuable and he is well deserving of this County. The purpose of this • Professionalism award." We congratulate Tony on this ac- award is to provide public rec- • Appropriate Medical Care complishment. reading! ognition for those contributions St. Vincent Health and the made to patient care that align Murray Noblesville Fire Department with the St. Vincent Core Val- are happy to announce Fire- ues of wisdom, reverence, service to the fighter/Paramedic Tony Murray as the poor, dedication, creativity and integri- 2017 recipient of this award. Division ty. Nominations are made by peers and Chief of EMS, James Macky, stated, The Week Ahead. . . from Your Hoosier Weatherman! 4 News HEALTH New at Hamilton from Page 1 East Public Library The REPROTER Here are the new library items lists for the week of March 13, 2017: New Adult Fiction Books 1. Wait for dark by Hooper, Kay 2. Broken glass By Andrews, V. C. 3. Pekoe most poison by Childs, Lau- ra 4. In the name of the family: a novel by Dunant, Sarah 5. Cold case: a Maurice Mundy mys- tery by Turnbull, Peter 6. Moving target by Eason, Lynette 7. The violated: a novel by Pronzini, Bill 8. Mrs. Pargeter's public relations: a Mrs. Pargeter mystery by Brett, Simon. 9. Dead in the water by Ryan, Annel- ise 10. Facials can be fatal by Cohen, Nancy J. Photos provided New Adult Nonfiction Books (LEFT) Mindi Matthews, director of Employee Services at Riverview Health, presents traveling trophy to Noblesville 1. Tools of titans: the tactics, rou- Mayor John Ditslear. (RIGHT) Caryn Harvey and Laura Hinshaw of Noblesville School Corporation, the two-person tines, and habits of billionaires, icons, team with the highest combined weight loss percentage, receive a Garmin Vivosmart activity tracker. and world-class performers by Ferriss, Timothy. complimentary Body Knowledge as- 2. The hungry brain: outsmarting the sessment from a drawing they were en- instincts that make us overeat by Guy- tered into for 50 percent participation in enet, Stephan J. the exercise classes. 3. Fodor’s essential Spain. With the highest average weight loss 4. Fodor's essential Ireland. of 4.45 percent, the traveling trophy 5. Attending: medicine, mindfulness, went to the City of Noblesville. Caryn and humanity by Epstein, Ronald. Harvey and Laura Hinshaw of Nobles- 6. Be my Galentine: celebrating ba- ville School Corporation, the two-person dass female friendship by Clancy, Alicia. team with the highest combined weight 7. Beyond Mars and Venus: relation- loss percentage of nearly 8 percent, won ship skills for today's complex world by a Garmin Vivosmart activity tracker. Gray, John Riverview Health is hosting an open 8. The blood of Emmett Till by Ty- house to educate the public about a son, Timothy B. new weight loss program called Body 9. The book that changed America: Knowledge. The open house will be at how Darwin's theory of evolution ignited its Rehab & Fitness facility in Nobles- a nation by Fuller, Randall ville from 4-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10. Creating freedom: the lottery 11. of birth, the illusion of consent, and the The innovative Body Knowledge fight for our future by Martinez, Raoul program features a BOD POD, which provides precise body composition mea- New DVDs surements including body fat percentage 1. Ballers. The complete second sea- and fat-free mass. After receiving a BOD son POD measurement, participants can 2. Jack Reacher. Never go back enroll in one of four Body Knowledge 3. Sherlock. Season four programs in which a registered dieti- 4. Agatha Christie's criminal games tian helps incorporate BOD POD results 5. All we had into setting and achieving personalized 6. Allied goals. Programs range from four weeks 7. Almost Christmas to six months in length. 8. American pastoral The Body Knowledge Open House 9. Arrival is free and open to the public. It’ll be 10. Bad Santa 2 held at Riverview Health Rehab & Fit- New Music CDs ness at 601 Westfield Road, Nobles- 1. Shouted, written down & quoted ville. Call (317) 776-7225 or visit by Greensky Bluegrass riverview.org/classes for more information. 2. WOW gospel. The 2000's by Ham- mond, Fred About Riverview Health 3. A little more action please: the an- Riverview Health is comprised of a thology 1970-1985 by Davis, Mac full-service, 156-bed hospital and 23 prima- 4. Oboe obsession: Allan Vogel plays ry, immediate and specialty care facilities lo- romantic and virtuosic works for oboe by cated throughout Hamilton and Tipton coun- ties. Together, we provide comprehensive Vogel, Allan. healthcare services in 35 medical specialties 5. Three Hanks: men with broken and have frequently been recognized for our hearts by Williams, Hank clinical and service excellence. For more in- 6. The score by Fugees formation, visit riverview.org. 7. 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HamiltonCoNorth [email protected] or call 317-408-5548 Obituaries 5 Richard B. Hiatt ALLEYS October 5, 1937 - March 16, 2017 from Page 1 Richard B. Hiatt, 79, of Zionsville, passed away March 16, 2017. He was born water runoff as it makes its way to Cool leys running north and south, are planned in Noblesville on October 5, 1937 to Raymond and Iva Jo Smith Creek, which is an issue of great impor- for certain areas between north Range Hiatt. tance to the whole city,” said Mayor Jim Line Road and 3rd Avenues NE and 1st In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by Brainard. and 5th Streets NE. There is one alley his wife, Earleen and sister, Betty Jo. Preliminary surveys and design are planned at this time for a short distance Survivors include step-sons, Eugene (Ranaye) and Terry (Er- already underway. Construction is ex- between 1st and 2nd Avenues NW and nestine) and sister, Janet; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchil- pected to begin this summer. These al- 1st and 2nd Streets NW. dren. A private service will be held Saturday, March 18, Arrangements 2017. Service: Private Please visit www.bussellfamilyfunerals.com Condolences: www.bussellfamilyfunerals.com to read Richard’s complete obituary.

John F. Kluesner December 28, 1926 - March 16, 2017 John F. Kluesner, 90 of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Saint Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness. He was born on December 28, 1926, in Sullivan County, Indiana to Theodore An- thony and Beatrice Rose (Cassidy) Kluesner. He started school at New Lebanon and moved to Carlisle and then as a sophomore, he moved to Lapel where he was 1946. He served in the U. S. Army in Germany during World War II. John retired in 1979 from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson. He was a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elwood; the Lapel Ameri- can Legion Post 212; and the Anderson Knights of Columbus; and Fourth Degree. He was an avid bowler and golfer and had shot 5 hole-in-ones. He was also an avid Lapel Bulldogs fan and had followed them for many years. John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Velma (Mills) Kluesner; a nephew, Don- ald Wayne Harvey; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and ten brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1306 A Street, Elwood, with Father Daniel Duff officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Lapel where military graveside rites will be performed by the Lapel American Legion. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m., Monday, March 20, 2017, at Scott E. Hers- berger Funeral Home, 1010 North Main Street, Lapel where a Rosary service will be held at Arrangements 7:30 p.m. Calling: 4-8 p.m. Monday, March 20 Memorial contributions may be made to Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 21 Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church. Location: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Elwood Online condolences: www.hersbergerfu- Condolences: www.hersbergerfuneralhome.com neralhome.com

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Pursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-5 (a) The Hamilton The Cicero Town Council will hold an executive County Council Public Safety Communications session on March 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM at the Cicero Committee will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Town Hall, 70 N. Byron Street, Cicero, IN 46034 March 22, 2017 in the EMA Conference Room, at according to IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D) The purchase 18100 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, Indiana. The or lease of real property by the governing body up purpose of this meeting is for discussion of general to the time a contract or option to purchase or lease updates on operation and future plans. is executed by parties. /s/ Robin M. Mills, Hamilton County Auditor

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Rick Vanderwielen to receive IHSAA Distinguished Media Service Award

An accomplished entrepreneur whose vision for media high school sports and his service in a consulting capacity ing throughout the country. There is no question his broadcasting, has helped place the have resulted in the creation of IHSAAtv.org and the contributions have had a dramatic, positive impact on the IHSAA at the forefront of state high IHSAA Champions Network. From 2005 to 2013, IHSAA in establishing a broadcasting framework that will school associations across the coun- Vanderwielen’s companies produced the IHSAA baseball, continue to serve our member schools into the future.” try, Rick Vanderwielen will be softball and volleyball state finals for Fox, Comcast, His entrepreneurial spirit has resulted in being named honored with this year’s Distin- IHSAAsports.org and eventually Hamilton County’s as One of the 100 Most Influential Businessmen in Indiana guished Media Service Award for HomeTown Sports Indiana. by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in 1997. In 2003, District 2. Since his retirement in 2013, Rick has volunteered his he was designated as Person of the Year by the Noblesville Vanderwielen’s contributions to time and expertise supporting the broadcasting efforts of Daily Times and Riverview Hospital. And in 2004, he was education-based athletics will be the state finals as well as creating IHSAAtv.org as a portal named the Businessperson of the Year by the Noblesville recognized Saturday, March 25, at for IHSAA games of the week and sub-state tournaments Chamber of Commerce. His companies also have been the IHSAA Boys Basketball State in basketball and football. recognized as Growth 100 achievers by the IU Kelley Vanderwielen Finals. Commissioner Bobby Cox “Rick has been instrumental in the planning, develop- School of Business and earned the Mass Mutual Blue Chip and Sports Information Director ment and ultimately the creation of the IHSAA Champions Award. Jason Wille will make the presenta- Network,” said Assistant Commissioner Chris Kaufman. He is the founder of Indiana Automation, Inc. (later tion. “His innovative, forward-thinking style has helped the The Noblesville resident’s dedication to broadcasting IHSAA to become a leader in high school video broadcast- Former Carmel swimmers competing in NCAA nationals

Three former Carmel swimmers returned to the IUPUI Natatorium this week, and it was like they never left. Amy Bilquist, Claire Adams and Veronica Burchill were all part of the Greyhounds' program that has won 31 consecutive state championships. Now, they are all back competing in the NCAA women's swimming and diving championships, which are taking place this week at the Natatorium in downtown Indianapolis. Between them, the three Carmel women won 39 individual state titles. Now they're swimming for national titles. Bilquist, a sophomore at California, won her first national title Friday in the 200 freestyle relay. Bilquist and her teammates swam the event in a new NCAA record 1:25.59. This was on the heels of Cal's runner-up finish in the 800 free relay on Thursday, in which Bilquist swam as well. That relay clocked in at 6:51.42. In fact, all three former Greyhounds competed in both relays. In the 800 relay, Adams, a freshman at Texas, was part of the Longhorns' team that took fourth (6:54.84). Burchill, a freshman at Georgia, finished seventh with her Bulldogs team (6:58.18). As for the 200 relay, Burchill and Georgia placed third with a time of 1:26.49, while Adams was part of the Texas squad that placed 10th (1:28.31). Bilquist and Adams just missed swimming against each other in the 100 backstroke finals. Adams competed in the championship heat, where she placed sixth in a time of 50.95 seconds. Bilquist won the consolation heat, finishing in a time of 50.86 seconds; she officially finished ninth for scoring purposes. Bilquist and Burchill both swam in the 50 freestyle preliminaries as well. Bilquist placed 17th in a time of 22.00 seconds, while Burchill tied for 31st in 22.38 seconds. The top 16 swims advance to the finals. Burchill also reached the consolation final of the 100 butterfly, where she placed 13th (51.89 seconds). Meanwhile, Noblesville was also represented at the Natatorium: Pittsburgh junior Meme Sharp competed in both the one-meter and three-meter diving preliminaries. Sharp, a three-time state runner-up for the Millers, placed 23rd in the one-meter event with a score of 261.05 points. In the three-meter, Sharp finished 38th with 269.00 points. The championships finish up today. Bilquist and Adams are scheduled to compete in the 200 backstroke, while Burchill is slated to race in the 100 freestyle.

Bret Richardson/File photo Claire Adams, shown here as a senior at Carmel in 2016, is one of three former Greyhound swimmers competing in the NCAA swimming and diving championships this week at the IUPUI Natatorium. Sports 7 Softball season begins next week Spring sports begin in earnest on Monday, as Hamilton March 25: South Bend St. Joseph, 11 a.m. at Bishop April 17: at Madison-Grant, 5:30 p.m. County softball teams take to the field this coming week. Chatard April 18: Zionsville, 6 p.m. The first three teams out of the gate will be Hamilton March 27: Bishop Chatard, 5 p.m. April 21: at Carmel Invitational, 5 p.m. Heights, Sheridan and Westfield, all of which will be March 31: Open date April 22: at Carmel Invitational, 9 a.m. April 1: Open date April 25: at Harrison, 6 p.m. playing on Monday. The Huskies, two-time defending April 10: at Western Boone, 5:30 p.m. April 27: Pendleton Heights, 5:30 p.m. regional champions, will travel to Zionsville to open their April 11: Brebeuf Jesuit, 5 p.m. April 29: Miller Invitational, 10 a.m. season. The Blackhawks will also be in Boone County, April 12: at Brebeuf Jesuit, 5 p.m. May 1: at Mount Vernon, 6 p.m. heading to Lebanon for a game with the defending Class April 17: at Cardinal Ritter, 5 p.m. May 2: at Hamilton Southeastern, 6 p.m. 3A state champion Tigers. Westfield will be on the road as April 19: Roncalli, 5:30 p.m. May 4: at Kokomo, 5:30 p.m. well, traveling to Monrovia. April 20: at Roncalli, 5:30 p.m. May 5: at Hamilton Heights, 5 p.m. Tuesday will be the busiest opening day, with four teams April 24: at Warren Central, 5:30 p.m. May 8: Yorktown, 5:30 p.m. starting their seasons. That includes an all-county match-up, April 25: at Lafayette Central Catholic, 5:30 p.m. May 9: Brownsburg, 6 p.m. April 27: Sheridan, 5 p.m. May 11: at Tipton, 5:15 p.m. with Carmel hosting Hamilton Southeastern at the Cherry May 3: Covenant Christian, 5:15 p.m. May 13: at Bishop Chatard Tournament, 10 a.m. Tree Softball Complex. Guerin Catholic will welcome May 4: Fishers, 5:30 p.m. May 16: at Avon, 6 p.m. Lawrence Central for its opener, and Noblesville will host May 5: at University, 5 p.m. May 18: North Central, 5:30 p.m. Western Boone to start its season. May 6: Carmel, 10 a.m. Fishers, the defending sectional champion, opens its May 9: at Hamilton Heights, 5 p.m. SHERIDAN season Wednesday by traveling to Lawrence Central. May 13: at Pike, 1 p.m. March 20: at Lebanon, 5 p.m. University will start play after Spring Break, hosting May 15: North Central, 5:30 p.m. April 10: Lapel, 5:30 p.m. Greenwood Christian on April 10. May 16: Lapel, 5 p.m. April 11: Tri-Central, 4:45 p.m. Here is a complete list of county softball schedules: May 17: at Lawrence North, 5:30 p.m. April 13: at Clinton Central, 4:45 p.m. April 18: Clinton Prairie, 4:45 p.m. HAMILTON HEIGHTS April 19: at University, 5 p.m. CARMEL March 20: at Zionsville, 5:30 p.m. April 20: at Liberty Christian, 5:30 p.m. March 21: Hamilton Southeastern, 5:30 p.m. March 22: Frankton, 5 p.m. April 22: at Taylor, 10 a.m. March 23: Cathedral, 5:30 p.m. March 24: Lapel, 5 p.m. April 24: Westfield, 5 p.m. March 27: at Westfield, 5:30 p.m. April 7: Anderson, 5 p.m. April 25: at Carroll, 5 p.m. March 29: at Lebanon, 6 p.m. April 11: at Western, 5:30 p.m. April 26: Western Boone, 5 p.m. April 11: Center Grove, 6 p.m. April 12: Western, 5:30 p.m. April 27: at Guerin Catholic, 5 p.m. April 12: Noblesville, 5:30 p.m. April 13: at Fishers, 5:30 p.m. May 2: Rossville, 4:45 p.m. April 14: Ballard at Louisville, 6 p.m. April 15: at Delta, 10 a.m. May 4: Eastern, 5 p.m. April 14: Northwestern at Louisville, 7:30 p.m. April 18: at Tipton, 5 p.m. May 5: at Alexandria, 5 p.m. April 15: Oshkosh at Louisville, 4:30 p.m. April 19: Tipton, 5 p.m. May 6: at Elwood (DH), 11 a.m. April 17: at Ben Davis, 5:30 p.m. April 21: Elwood, 5 p.m. May 10: Tri-West, 5 p.m. April 18: at Pike, 5:30 p.m. April 22: Yorktown, 11 a.m. May 11-13: HHC Tournament, dates and times TBD April 19: at Pendleton Heights, 6 p.m. April 25: at Northwestern, 5:30 p.m. May 15: at Hamilton Heights, 5 p.m. April 21-22: Carmel Invitational, times TBA April 26: Northwestern, 5:30 p.m. May 16: at Tipton, 5 p.m. April 25: Lawrence North, 5:30 p.m. May 2: Lewis Cass, 5:30 p.m. April 26: Zionsville, 5:30 p.m. May 3, at Lewis Cass, 5:30 p.m. UNIVERSITY April 29: Avon (DH), 10 a.m. May 5: Noblesville, 5 p.m. April 10: Greenwood Christian, 5 p.m. May 2: Lawrence Central, 5:30 p.m. May 6: at Mount Vernon, 10 a.m. April 13: at Eminence, 5 p.m. May 5: at Plainfield, 6 p.m. May 9: Guerin Catholic, 5 p.m. April 18: at Anderson Prep, 5:30 p.m. May 6: at Guerin Catholic, 10 a.m. May 10: Westfield, 5:30 p.m. April 19: Sheridan, 5 p.m. May 8: Fishers, 5:30 p.m. May 12: Hoosier Conference playoff game, 5:30 p.m. April 20: at Seton Catholic, 5:30 p.m. May 9: North Central, 5:30 p.m. May 15: Sheridan, 5 p.m. April 25: Liberty Christian, 5:30 p.m. May 15: Harrison, 6 p.m. May 17: at Frankfort, 5:30 p.m. April 28: Clinton Central, 5 p.m. May 16: at Warren Central, 5:30 p.m. May 19: at Alexandria, 5:30 p.m. May 4: Tindley, 5:30 p.m. May 18: at Greenfield-Central, 5:30 p.m. May 8: at Faith Christian, 5:30 p.m. May 19: Terre Haute North, 6 p.m. HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN May 9: Crispus Attucks, 5 p.m. March 21: at Carmel, 5:30 p.m. May 11: Traders Point Christian Academy, 5 p.m. FISHERS March 22: at North Central, 5:30 p.m. May 15: at Indiana School for the Deaf, 5 p.m. March 22: at Lawrence Central, 5:30 p.m. March 28: Avon, 6 p.m. May 16: at Brebeuf Jesuit, 5 p.m. March 28: at Noblesville, 6 p.m. April 7: at Franklin Community, 5:30 p.m. May 18: Bethesda Christian, 5 p.m. March 29: Muncie Central, 5:30 p.m. April 8: Bedford North Lawrence, noon March 31: team TBA, 5:30 p.m. April 10: Mount Vernon, 5:30 p.m. WESTFIELD April 1: at Jeffersonville, 11 a.m. April 13: New Palestine, 5:30 p.m. March 20: at Monrovia, 5:30 p.m. April 1: at Borden, 3 p.m. April 14: at Fishers, 6 p.m. March 23: at Taylor, 5:30 p.m. April 12: Southport, 5:30 p.m. April 17: at Eastern Hancock, 6 p.m. March 27: Carmel, 5:30 p.m. April 13: Hamilton Heights, 5:30 p.m. April 18: Westfield, 6 p.m. March 28: at Heritage Christian, 5:30 p.m. April 14: Hamilton Southeastern, 6 p.m. April 20: Lawrence North, 5:30 p.m. March 29: at Pendleton Heights, 5:30 p.m. April 17: at Lawrence North, 5:30 p.m. April 22: at Whiteland Tournament, 9 a.m. April 11: Noblesville, 6 p.m. April 18: at Brownsburg, 6 p.m. April 25: at Zionsville, 6 p.m. April 12: Greenfield-Central, 5:30 p.m. April 20: at Yorktown, 5:30 p.m. April 27: Shenandoah, 5:30 p.m. April 15: at Lawrence Central, 10 a.m. April 22: Franklin Community, 10 a.m. April 28: Pendleton Heights, 5:30 p.m. April 18: at Hamilton Southeastern, 6 p.m. April 25: Avon, 6 p.m. April 29: at Fort Wayne Snider, 11 a.m. April 21: at Lebanon, 7 p.m. April 27: at Mount Vernon, 5:30 p.m. April 29: at Fort Wayne Carroll, 2 p.m. April 22: Terre Haute South/Kokomo, 10 a.m. April 29: at Fort Wayne Carroll, 11 a.m. May 1: Mooresville, 6 p.m. April 22: Terre Haute South/Kokomo, 2 p.m. April 29: at Snider, 2 p.m. May 2: Noblesville, 6 p.m. April 24: at Sheridan, 5 p.m. May 3: at Bishop Chatard, 5:30 p.m. May 8, at Anderson, 5:30 p.m. April 25: Brownsburg, 6 p.m. May 4: at Guerin Catholic, 5:30 p.m. May 10, at Richmond, 6 p.m. April 26: Tipton, 5:30 p.m. May 8: at Carmel, 5:30 p.m. May 13: at Shelbyville Tournament, 1:30 p.m. April 28: Pike, 5:30 p.m. May 9: at Westfield, 6 p.m. May 16: at Brownsburg, 6 p.m. May 1: Lawrence North, 5:30 p.m. May 10: New Palestine, 5:30 p.m. May 18: at Ben Davis, 6 p.m. May 2: at Avon, 6 p.m. May 15: at Warren Central, 5 p.m. May 20: at Roncalli Tournament, noon May 4: at Zionsville, 6 p.m. May 16: Zionsville, 6 p.m. May 5: Mount Vernon, 5:30 p.m. May 17: Pendleton Heights, 5:30 p.m. NOBLESVILLE May 8: Cathedral, 5:30 p.m. May 18: Anderson, 5:30 p.m. March 21: Western Boone, 5:30 p.m. May 9: Fishers, 6 p.m. March 28: Fishers, 6 p.m. May 10: at Hamilton Heights, 5:30 p.m. GUERIN CATHOLIC March 29: Cathedral, 5:30 p.m. May 13: at Southmont, 10 a.m. March 21: Lawrence Central, 5:30 p.m. April 10: Greenfield-Central, 6 p.m. May 15: at Western, 5:30 p.m. March 23: at Heritage Christian, 5:30 p.m. April 11: at Westfield, 6 p.m. May 16: Anderson, 5:30 p.m. March 24: Heritage Christian, 5:30 p.m. April 12: at Carmel, 5:30 p.m. May 18: McCutcheon, 5:30 p.m. March 25: at Bishop Chatard, 9 a.m. April 15: at Lawrence North, 10 a.m. VANDERWIELEN From Page 6 Integrator.com), Flexware Integration, Security Automation Systems, HomeTown Television and a partner in Webstream Sports. He has been a principal in four other businesses. He has served on advisory boards at Purdue University, the Hamilton County Judicial Task Force, and the Riverview Hospital Board of Directors. He and his family are trustees of the “Vanderwielen Family Foundation” and “1 More Game” which have contributed scholarships to deserving organizations and individuals for 20 years. Vanderwielen is a 1974 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Nancy. The couple have been married for 40 years and have two children and six grandchildren. In high school, Vanderwielen was a three-year letterman in both track and basketball and was a member of the Bronchos basketball team that advanced to the IHSAA State Finals in 1974. He went on to earn his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technol- ogy from Purdue University in 1978 and was later honored as a Distinguished Alumnus in 2005 by the University. He was also elected to the Jeff Hall of Fame in 2005. This is the 32nd year the IHSAA has recognized outstanding members of the Indiana news media from each of its three legislative districts for excellence in the coverage of high school sports. District 2 covers 28 counties across northern and central Indiana. Vanderwielen is the third of three individuals to be honored this school year joining Chip Jones of WLOI/WCOE in LaPorte and Rick Semmler of WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, both of whom were recognized earlier this winter. 8 Sports

Friday’s games New Orleans 128, Houston 112 Philadelphia 116, Dallas 74 Miami 123, Minnesota 105 Washington 112, Chicago 107 Orlando 109, Phoenix 103 Boston 98, Brooklyn 95 Milwaukee 107, L.A. Lakers 103 NBA standings Toronto 87, Detroit 75 Eastern Conference Western Conference Atlantic W L PCT. GB Northwest W L PCT. GB Boston 44 25 .638 - Utah 43 26 .623 - Toronto 40 29 .5780 4.0 Oklahoma City 39 29 .574 3.5 New York 27 42 .391 17.0 Denver 33 35 .485 9.5 Philadelphia 25 43 .368 18.5 Portland 30 37 .448 12.0 Brooklyn 13 55 .191 30.5 Minnesota 28 40 .412 14.5 Southeast W L PCT. GB Southwest W L PCT. GB Washington 42 26 .618 - San Antonio 52 15 .776 - Atlanta 37 31 .544 5.0 Houston 47 22 .681 6.0 Miami 34 35 .493 8.5 Memphis 39 30 .565 14.0 Charlotte 29 39 .426 13.0 Dallas 29 39 .426 23.5 Orlando 25 45 .357 18.0 New Orleans 28 41 .406 25.0 Central W L PCT. GB Pacific W L PCT. GB Cleveland 45 22 .672 - Golden State 54 14 .794 - Indiana 35 33 .515 10.5 L.A. Clippers 40 29 .580 14.5 Milwaukee 34 34 .500 11.5 Sacramento 27 41 .397 27.0 Detroit 33 36 .478 13.0 Phoenix 22 47 .319 32.5 Chicago 32 37 .464 14.0 L.A. Lakers 20 49 .290 34.5 Noblesville athletic signings Photos courtesy Kent Graham Images

Taylor Crowe has committed to play soccer at Butler University. Pictured - Front Row: Karen Crowe, Taylor Crowe, Craig Crowe. Back Row: Noblesville Head Girls Soccer Coach Mike Brady, Noblesville Assistant Girls Soccer Coach Kristin Hetzel.

Kat Dombroski has committed to run cross country at Marian University. Pictured - Front Row: Meg Dombroski, Kat Dombroski, Frank Dombroski. Back Row: Noblesville Head Girls Cross Country and Girls Track & Field Coach Dennis Scheele.