Sagamore of the Wabash

Hamilton County Hamilton County’s Hometown Newspaper www.ReadTheReporter.com RepoRteR Facebook.com/HamiltonCountyReporter Today’s Weather Thursday, May 6, 2021 Today: Partly sunny. Spotty showers in the afternoon. Arcadia | Atlanta | Cicero | Sheridan Tonight: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening.

Carmel | Fishers | Noblesville | Westfield News Gathering Like & Partner Follow us! HIGH: 62 LOW: 39 Fishers council Kathy Kreag Williams named vacancy filled by Sagamore of the Wabash appointment It was supposed COLUMNIST The REPORTER to be a caucus, but it Hamilton County Clerk became simply an ap- Kathy Kreag Williams was re- pointment. cently presented with the Sag- Fishers Democrat- amore of the Wabash award by ic precinct commit- Indiana State Representative teemen in the North Tom Saunders. Councilmanic District The honorary award was were called to fill a city council vacancy FRED SWIFT created by the State of Indiana The County Line during the term of Governor when Samantha De- Ralph F. Gates, who served Long resigned her seat from 1945 to 1949, and is con- due to a planned move out of state. sidered to be one of the most The caucus vote was planned for last distinguished awards present- Sunday, but party officials found that committeemen had not been certified as - re ed by the state. quired by state election law. The award states the hon- In the absence of properly certified oree is "distinguished by her committeemen, the county chairwoman, humanity in living, her loyalty Dayna Colbert, was entitled to appoint a re- in friendship, her wisdom in placement for Ms. DeLong. She appointed council, and her inspiration in Crystal Neumann and forwarded the paper- leadership." work to County Clerk Kathy Williams. Williams served 26 years Whether there would have been a cau- as a member of the Indiana cus contest for the seat was not disclosed. House of Representatives, 10 Both DeLong and Neumann are Dem- years (1982-1991 and 2019- ocrats, and under state law the party which 2021) as Hamilton County Photo provided elects a local official is allowed to pick a Clerk, and has been employed Hamilton County Commissioners Mark Heirbrandt (left), Steve Dillinger (second from successor when a vacancy occurs. by the county for a total of 45 right) and Christine Altman (right) congratulate Kathy Kreag Williams (center) for years. receiving the distinguished Sagamore of the Wabash Award. From the desk Noblesville launches wellbeing coalition of Heights Supt. during Mental Health Awareness Month Derek Arrowood Update #58 from COLUMNIST The REPORTER Sign up now for Virtual Mental Health Panel Dr. Derek Arrowood, The City of Nobles- Superintendent, Ham- ville, in partnership with May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Noblesville Schools is ilton Heights School Noblesville Schools, has partnering with Aspire, Community Health, and Pathways for Healing Corporation. officially launched the Counseling to hold a virtual mental health panel at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, This has been a Noblesville Wellbeing May 19. The panel of experts will answer questions submitted by the somber week at Ham- Coalition. The group is public. Click here to register to attend this free virtual event. ilton Heights. When focused on the enhance- our school community ment of wellness across ist in the community in rela- The initial 23 members of experiences a tragedy, Dr. derek arrowood the spectrum of health tion to overall wellness. the Noblesville Wellbeing Co- such as the loss of a Heights Superintendent including mind, body, Jensen Niedermeyer “We are thrilled to be a alition have been tasked with young life, it impacts and emotional wellness by Coalition,” Jensen said. “We part of the Noblesville Well- soliciting feedback from the all of us. While there are no words, what I improving community-wide understand this past year has being Coalition to make a entire community. Four action have seen in the wake of this deadly acci- resources and processes. been a struggle for many peo- measurable difference in our teams have been formed to fo- dent is that the Heights The Noblesville Wellbeing ple and the focus on wellbeing community and provide key cus on the Culture of Wellbe- community has a way Coalition, chaired by Mayor is more important now than resources to people in need,” ing, Easy Rapid Access, Crisis of wrapping its collec- Chris Jensen and Noblesville ever before. With the help of Niedermeyer said. “This col- Prevention, and Youth Support tive arms around those Schools Superintendent Beth our community partners, we laboration is a huge effort and & Families. families and classmates Niedermeyer, has been con- are collecting actionable data we don’t take this task lightly. “This is a true community impacted most. vening on a regular basis since to allow for us to create lasting We understand the need we partnership and we wouldn’t Amid the grief and early March. changes in the realm of well- have in the community to pro- be able to accomplish our tears we’ve seen over “May is Mental Health ness.” vide a full spectrum of well- goals without the cooperation the past couple of days, Awareness Month, and we A community-wide survey ness resources and make them and collaboration of our many we’ve also seen and knew it was a great opportu- will be launched in July to cap- accessible across the board, close community partners,” felt a little more com- nity to announce that we have ture Noblesville-specific data from our students, to staff, to Jensen said. “Our coalition passion and kindness Kalen Hart been working diligently with about the state of wellbeing in families. We have the right is made up of leaders from as we take pause in this painful reminder of our community partners to- the city. The survey will serve team in place to gather the every sector including public the fragility of life and process this crush- ward a healthier city and we as a baseline to measure efforts data we need and work togeth- safety, school, faith, non-prof- ing loss. Meanwhile, there are three other are ready to officially launch and identify key strengths and er toward a happier, healthier it, business and healthcare or- our Noblesville Wellbeing weaknesses that currently ex- Noblesville.” ganizations.” See Kalen Hart . . . Page 2 Blueher named to fill Russell’s seat on Cicero Town Council By FRED SWIFT ReadTheReporter.com

Chad Blueher was named to the Cicero Town Council on Tuesday eve- Siela Hackett Nation Scott ning in a caucus of Re- publican precinct committeemen. He replaces Jack Behavioral needs assessment Russell, who resigned from the council due to a move from his district. will help fight addiction, mental Blueher will represent District 2 on the five-mem- health, issues in Hamilton Co. ber council through Decem- The REPORTER health needs with the hopes of creating ber 2023. He was unop- The Hamilton County Community a Community Action Plan that will in- posed in the GOP caucus. Foundation, an affiliate of Central- In crease accessibility and affordability for Under state law, Republi- diana Community Foundation (CICF), those who need it most. cans are entitled to fill a va- has partnered with Hamilton County “Our community already has a cancy created by the resig- Photo provided and Aspire Indiana Health to conduct a nation of an official elected Cicero District 2 Town Council member Chad Blueher comprehensive assessment of behavioral See Needs Assessment . . . Page 2 on the GOP ticket. (left) and Town Council President Dan Strong. 2 Views & News

Life Insurance Extravaganza! Affordable and Flexible Life Insurance to fit YOUR budget! Visit our website at BraggInsurance.com 317-758-5828 Home Auto Business Life Your Friends in the Insurance Business

Kalen Hart from Page 1 students who survived the strength, and grace in their voice. Like most seniors, she promising student well in her up the choir experience be- friendship, song, and love. car accident that took the healing journey. was excited for prom, grad- reflection below: fore COVID, and the second Even though our hearts are lives of Kalen and her prom Kalen is remembered uation, and to head off to When I first met Kalen, depicting what they hoped heavy, let’s continue to lean date, Lendon Byram. Those as a caring and kind young college to pursue a degree in she was a little bit scared of choir would include despite on each other for comfort students and their families’ woman with a bright smile education in August. I think her own voice. However, it COVID. Both of Kalen's and courage as we mourn lives also changed in an and affectionate personality. Jennifer Kitzmiller, HHHS didn’t take her long to grow pie charts tell a story that the lives of two young peo- instant and they will con- She loved music and singing, and HHMS Choir Director, into a confident soprano was key to knowing who she ple taken too soon. Our tinue to need our support, and had the gift of a beautiful captures the essence of this who was full of conviction was: that no matter what, we thoughts and prayers are and spirit for her fellow should always spend the ma- with these families and the singers. She believed we jority of our efforts focused students at this incredibly could always do better and on friendship and love. She difficult time. was never afraid of saying is beloved and her presence, For Kalen’s visitation so. Kalen spurred us ever personality, and voice is and funeral arrangements, forward in her own way. sorely missed by us all. click here. To access addi- When we began this wild Perhaps the best way tional resources to help with 2020-21 school year, I asked we can pay tribute and re- the grieving process, trau- all my choir singers to make member Kalen is to take ma, and stress, click here. two different pie charts. The to heart the way she lived #WeAreHuskies first depicting what made her life – through kindness, #HuskyStrong Needs Assessment from Page 1 wealth of knowledge and and services already avail- said former judge and cur- behavioral health pro- able in Hamilton County. rent County Councilor grams, but we’re working “Gathering this infor- Steve Nation. “We hope this in silos,” said Jeena Siela, mation will be critical to plan will provide a clearer Community Leadership informing the second phase picture of the prevalence of Officer at Hamilton - Coun of the project,” said Lena mental health and substance ty Community Foundation. Hackett, President of Com- abuse in the county so we “A community action plan munity Solutions. “Devel- can stop the cycle.” will allow us to work more opment of a Community The project is estimated collaboratively and deliber- Action Plan will help the to cost $30,000. The Ham- ately in an effort to create county identify strategies to ilton County Community sustainable change.” reverse the negative trends Foundation has committed Community Solutions in mental health and sub- $20,000 to the project with has been hired to conduct stance abuse in Hamilton Aspire Indiana Health and the needs assessment. Its County and to ensure that Hamilton County each con- two-phased approach will all residents are mentally tributing $5,000. The goal is start by assessing com- healthy and free of addic- to finalize the Community munity needs, resources, tion to drugs and alcohol.” Action Plan by August. and gaps. It will do that by The Community Action “There are so many be- partnering with state and lo- Plan will include coun- havioral health needs and cal public health agencies, ty-level strategies highlight- barriers in our community health systems, criminal ing opportunities to connect that people aren’t aware of,” justice, and law enforce- systems to increase the ac- said Barbara Scott, Presi- ment partners, as well as cessibility and affordability dent and Chief Executive township trustees, paramed- for behavioral health ser- Officer at Aspire Indiana icine agencies, and service vices – especially for peo- Health. “This communi- providers to help determine ple whose unmet needs are ty-led, community-driven the county’s priority pop- leading to involvement in project will provide the ulations and health issues. the criminal justice system. framework we need to work Community Solutions will “As it is, we can often efficiently and collabora- also develop a comprehen- only identify these issues tively together in mitigating sive listing of behavioral when a person commits a mental health and substance health partners, programs, crime and ends up in jail,” abuse issues in the county.” Bold, Aggressive, and Versatile

I was born and raised right here in Noblesville. I grew up in a home without domestic violence or assault – it wasn’t something I saw, or even heard about. But when I was introduced to Prevail of Central Indiana, I was shocked

by the number of individuals o D ay who are affected by domestic violence. In 2018 alone, Prevail helped more than 4,000 clients in Hamilton County. (Nearly 80 percent of clients are women and children.) Domestic violence

and abuse are hard topics to T discuss, so you don’t often hear about them. But at Tom Wood The all new ID.4 will revolutionize the way you drive! Volkswagen in Noblesville, we’re breaking the taboo and raising awareness for Prevail, an organization that helps families in Hamilton County. – Mike Bragg, GM of Tom Wood Volkswagen in Noblesville

To help Hamilton County families

affected by domestic While charging at home you;ll With three years of free fast rive violence and sexual never start your day without a full charging on the Electrify America abuse, you can donate charge of an EPA estimaged range charging network, your freedome the following items: of 250 miles! has never been more electric! • Individually packaged snacks • Lysol

• Hand sanitizer D • Disinfecting wipes

Drop off items at Tom Wood Volkswagen in Noblesville, 14701 Tom Wood Way. Care • Committment • Convenience

Tom Wood Volkswagen

Tom Wood 14701 Tom Wood Way T es Noblesville Volkswagen Noblesville, IN 46060 E. 146th Street Noblesville 317.853.4552

TomWoodVolkswagenNoblesville.com T News & Letter to the Editor 3 COUNTRY HOME IN NOBLESVILLE, IN For rent 3 BED . 2 BATH . 3 CAR GARAGE

HOME LOCATION: 13455 E 156th Street, Noblesville, IN

TO GET AN APPLICATION OR ASK QUESTIONS, Photo provided EMAIL: [email protected] Woman-owned sleepover 800.424.2324 business booming in Westfield halderman.com Submitted adult entertaining includ- Customers, many of Wonderland Sleepovers, ing ‘glamping,’ graduation whom are repeat users, love launched in 2019 by West- parties, weddings and baby the ease of planning from field resident Heather - Hal showers.” ordering, the wow factor, liburton to turn ordinary Wonderland Sleepovers, and, of course, the smiles. IndIana HIgH ScHool Rodeo aSSocIatIon sleepovers into unforget- the first such established Halliburton makes the table experiences, is set to business in Central Indi- events a true family affair grow post-pandemic. ana, provides a full setup as often setups include her Saturday “After an understand- of themed sleepover events husband, Scott, and daugh- able slowdown in the with delivery, staging and ter, Alexis. sleepover business during pick up on the next day. As the inspiration for May 15 2020, we are poised for Mattresses, mattress pads, Wonderland Sleepovers, growth in 2021,” Hallibur- sheets, blankets, fairy 10-year-old Alexis is a key ton said. “While younger lights, breakfast trays, and consultant on theme cre- 7 p.m. kids, preteen and teen boys themed accessories are in- ation. and girls have been our cluded. Clients can choose Wonderland Sleepovers Boone County Fairgrounds primary market, we are ex- one of several themes, in- serves all of Hamilton panding our offerings this cluding Sweet Dreams, Star County, northern Indianap- Lebanon, Indiana summer to include an out- Wars, Summer Fun and olis and the surrounding door package designed for Harry Potter. area. Admission No injuries after shots fired $6.00 Kids 10 & Under – Free

near 131st & SR 37 in Fishers Proudly sponsored by By LARRY LANNAN Street Wednesday morning. Authorities are asking LarryInFishers.com No injuries were reported anyone with information during the incident. about this incident to call Fishers Police contin- Schools in the area im- Hamilton County Dispatch Photo featuring Evan Bourdon, Sheridan High School ue investigating a report plemented safety proto- at (317) 773-1282. of shots fired in the area of cols for a period of time No other details have State Road 37 and 131st Wednesday morning. been released. www.INHSRODEO.com

Letter to the Editor Westfield student pleased with U.S. Senate action on climate Dear Editor, of bird species and other wildlife. But Protecting Indiana's treasured nat- Audubon’s science shows that two-thirds ural and agricultural landscapes and of North American bird species like Indi- the wildlife that depends on them from ana’s Wood Thrush are at risk of extinc- the damaging effects of climate change tion due to climate change. isn’t about politics, it’s just common And our state’s farmers and landown- sense. That’s why a bipartisan group of ers will continue to be impacted by natural U.S. Senators, including Indiana Sena- disasters like floods, which are made worse tors Mike Braun and Todd Young, came by climate change, unless action is taken. together this week to reintroduce the The good news is that Hoosiers know Growing Climate Solutions Act. The bill that common sense and ingenuity go a will help our nation’s agriculture and for- long way when tackling any problem – estry industries adopt sustainable practic- even one as big as climate change. That’s es to fight climate change. why I was pleased to see that both Sen- Indiana is home to some of the na- ator Braun and Young are cosponsors of tion’s most beautiful forests, places like the Growing Climate Solutions Act. Burr Oak Bend, Meltzer Woods and Gla- Ben Richardson cier’s End, which are home to hundreds Westfield

Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinions of The Reporter, its publisher or its staff. You can submit your own Letter to the Editor by email to [email protected].

Weather in unpredictable . . . Paul Poteet isn’t. Your Hometown Weatherman! 4 News Live Music At Pasto Italiano Meyer Najem brings awareness Benito DiBartoli Every Wednesday ITAL O I T A S N 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine

O A P On Wednesdays to Construction Safety Week Reservations Recommended The REPORTER traditional strategies to keep deemed an ‘essential busi- About Construction RESTAURANT & BAR Meyer Najem Construc- safety at the forefront – like ness’ during the COVID-19 Safety Week 317-804-2051 tion is marking the 2021 OSHA training and require- pandemic. Meyer Najem Construction Safety 3150 East State Rd. 32, Westfield Construction Safety Week ments for safety plans and feels that this past year has Week is an annual event (May 3-7) by bringing programs, but it’s proactive- shown that the construction designed to raise the aware- awareness to both the phys- ly tackling safety through industry can overcome and ness of the industry’s ongo- ical and mental aspects of technology, holding daily adapt to any safety concern. ing commitment to building — County — safety on the jobsite. safety meetings, and ad- “During COVID-19, a culture of safety through NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD More than 65 construc- dressing the mental aspect workers were coming to sharing best practices, tools Notice is hereby given that Hamilton County is conducting a self-evaluation tion firms across the U.S. of construction. jobs with higher levels of and resources at jobsites and of all County-owned facilities and programs for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Title II of the ADA requires that each of the and Canada have joined “Construction is both anxiety and uncertainty,” offices across the U.S. and County’s services, programs, and activities be readily accessible and usable by forces for the annual Safe- physically and mentally McCracken said. “We im- Canada. Safety Week was individuals with disabilities. Hamilton County is soliciting public input and comments from individuals with ty Week, a construction demanding,” said Chris mediately addressed this, founded by several leading disabilities, their caregivers, and disability advocates, on what barriers to access McCracken, Chief Operat- and provided the resources contractors in the Construc- or use of County facilities or programs exist or are perceived to exist. This industry-wide education will be an opportunity to provide suggestions and comments on how to remove and awareness event. This ing Officer. “We believe as they needed to not only be tion Industry Safety Initiative barriers. All comments will be reviewed and considered for inclusion in the self- evaluation and transition plan. year’s theme is “Holistic a leader in the industry, we physically safe, but mental- (CISI) and the Incident & Public comments may be dropped off in writing or mailed to Steven Rushforth, Safety – Be Present. Be Fo- have a responsibility to ac- ly safe as well.” Injury Free Executive Forum ADA Coordinator, 1 Hamilton County Square, Suite 308, Noblesville, IN 46060) during normal business hours or provided via email (Steven.Rushforth@ cused. Be Safe.” knowledge the challenges Construction Safety (IIF). For a full list of Safe- hamiltoncounty.in.gov). Comments will be accepted until 4pm, May 14, 2021. Meyer Najem has found our workers face and create Week is a call to action, ty Week members, partners Hamilton County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Upon request, the County will provide written materials in appropriate alternative success in integrating safe- an environment where safe- and an opportunity to show and sponsors and additional formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary ty as part of its culture. Not ty is a priority.” each other what it means to information, visit construc- aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public input. Requests including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief only is Meyer Najem using Construction was be safe. tionsafetyweek.com. description of the requested accommodation may be submitted at least three (3) business days prior to the close of the comment period to the ADA Coordinator at (317) 770-1976. RL4481 4/29/21, 5/6/21 Holcomb vetoes bill designed to let local — Westfield — officials adjust emergency health orders Notice of Public Meeting The Westfield-Washington Board of School Trustees will hold a meeting on By GREGG MONTGOMERY under new legis- health experts The governor issued the May 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Westfield Middle School LGI Room located at WISH-TV | wishtv.com lation, flexibility and the flexibility first emergency order of the 345 West Hoover, Westfield Indiana, for the purpose of discussing and hearing objections to and support for a proposed contract between the School Board of would have been in law to be fast, pandemic in March 2020, Trustees and the Superintendent of Schools. Gov. Eric Holcomb limited and local nimble, and tar- and the latest one extends The proposed contract includes the following provisions: A. An initial term of three (3) years through June 30, 2024 with annual renewal on Tuesday vetoed a bill responses to fu- geted. Also, the through Memorial Day. options as allowed by Indiana Law. designed to allow county ture health emer- knowledge that The Indiana legislature B. Base salary of $185,000, plus Letter (F) below, with an increase based on a rating of effective or highly effective in an amount not to exceed the lesser of commissioners and may- gencies would the local health approved the measure April 2% of the Superintendent’s annual base salary or the highest percentage raise ors to enact more stringent have been under- officials were 21 as part of a conference received by all teachers under the collective bargaining agreement. C. In lieu of the Administrators’ Benefit Program, an annual contribution emergency orders than the mined. able to exercise committee report as they equal to ten percent (10%) of Superintendent’s annual base salary will be made state. Holcomb this discretionary ended their session. The by Employer into Employer’s current retirement plan allowing Employer contributions, and the Superintendent shall have the authority to direct and The measure also would noted that local Holcomb authority greatly House approved the mea- determine how contributions are invested in the plan’s current fund options. An have allowed county com- health officers during the informed the state’s own sure 65-29 while the Senate approximate cost of $19,100. D. In lieu of ISTRF Contribution, the Board will contribute 8.5% to a 401(a). missioners or mayors to re- pandemic have tailored their day-by-day, sometimes approved it 37-12. An approximate cost of $16, 235. verse emergency decisions, decisions to local needs and hour-by-hour, emergency Tuesday’s veto was the E. Business and Professional Expenses paid for appropriate professional associations and conferences. such as shutdown orders, COVID-19 data. response.” governor’s third this year. On F. Doctoral Stipend of $6,000 annually. issued by their local health G. Insurance: The Superintendent may elect group life, long-term, health and His veto said, “It is hard He also noted that local April 9, he vetoed a bill that dental insurance. An approximate cost of $9,500. departments. to express the rapidity need- health officers and their de- would curb the governor’s H. Sick Leave: The Superintendent shall be awarded an annual number of sick days equivalent to those provided to other twelve month administrative In his veto, the gover- ed in the early days of the partments “must frequently emergency powers, calling employees of the Employer. The first twelve months will be allotted upfront nor said in most cases, local pandemic – particularly on make urgent, complex de- it unconstitutional. After beginning July 1, 2021 with (24) days plus six (6) days for family illness. The Superintendent will also be allowed to transfer up to 150 sick days from his/her elected officials during the the local level. One rea- cisions to safeguard public the legislature overrode that prior employer. coronavirus pandemic have son Indiana has weathered health where time is of the veto on April 15, Holcomb I. Auto-Allowance: In lieu of an auto allowance, the Board will pay an additional amount of $6,000 which the Superintendent may pay into a retirement worked well with their lo- the storm so well is due to essence and expertise is filed a lawsuit to stop the plan or take as additional wages. cal health departments, and, the coordination with local critical.” law’s implementation. J. Vacation Days a. The Superintendent will receive four (4) weeks of vacation. K. 401(A) RETIREMENT PLAN Employer shall continue to sponsor and administer an IRS 401 (a) retirement plan. All administrators currently receive a contribution of 1.0% of their salary on a monthly basis paid into the 401 (a) Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council applauds plan. The Superintendent shall be immediately vested in all contributions made pursuant to this provision. An approximate cost of $1,910. L. 403(B) RETIREMENT PLAN Superintendent, if he/she contributes a minimum of 3.5% of his/her annual base salary to Employer’s 403(b) plan, passage of high tech crime units legislation will receive a matching 401(a) contribution from Employer of up to 2 times of 3.5% of Superintendent’s annual base salary. Such contribution for 2021-2022 The REPORTER increasingly tied into crimi- The new units will be to determine where the 10 contract year may be pro-rated beginning January 1, 2022 through June 30, nal investigations and open- built similarly to current new units will go. The units 2022. Subsequent contract years beginning 2022-2023 will be made throughout The Indiana Prosecuting the contract term of July 1-June 30. The Superintendent shall be immediately Attorneys Council (IPAC) ing more of these High Tech programs in Tippecanoe will be spaced out through- vested in all contributions made pursuant to this provision. An approximate cost of $13,370. announces that the High Crime Units will allow for County and St. Joseph out Indiana and one unit The contract contains other terms regarding evaluation, indemnification and Tech Crimes Unit program serious, violent crimes with County who have working will serve multiple counties termination. A complete copy of the proposed contract will be posted on the school’s has officially been signed digital technology evidence agreements with Purdue in that geographical area. website, www.wws.k12.in.us .The Board anticipates taking final action on this into law and funded via the to be reviewed in a more University and the Univer- “We’re very excited contract at meeting to be held no earlier than May 25, 2021. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Westfield Middle School LGI Room located at 345 West new biennial budget. expeditious and rigorous sity of Notre Dame, respec- about this new statewide Hoover, Westfield Indiana House Enrolled Act manner. tively. In these agreements, resource,” said IPAC Exec- Bill Anderson Secretary, Board of School Trustees 1082, authored by Rep. "Computers, cell phones college students studying utive Director Chris Naylor. Westfield-Washington Schools Greg Steuerwald, R-Avon, and other electronic devic- criminal justice or foren- “We want to thank Rep. RL4511 5/6/21 will establish up to 10 dif- es may contain valuable sics get deputized by the Steuerwald for his leader- ferent High Tech Crime information to assist in the prosecutor and work on ship, the chairs who heard Units throughout Indiana prosecution of criminal investigations. These exist- this bill in committee, Rep. — Cicero — with the potential for col- acts, but it takes knowledge ing units in Tippecanoe and Wendy McNamara and Sen. LEGAL NOTICE lege students, focused on and expertise to extract and St. Joseph counties have Mike Young and fiscal lead- Board of Zoning Appeals The Cicero/Jackson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on May 20, digital technology and/or analyze that information," worked on homicides, sex- ers Rep. Tim Brown and 2021 at 7:00 PM in the Cicero Red Bridge Park Community Building located at criminal justice, to team up Rep. Steuerwald said. "By ual assaults, burglaries and Sen. Ryan Mishler. The 697 West Jackson Street, Cicero, Indiana 46034, in order to hear the following petitions: with local prosecutor offices encouraging collaboration many other types of cases, expansion of this frame- Docket No. BZA-0421-001-AG to investigate cyber crimes. between law enforcement analyzing cell phone data, work, pioneered by Tippe- A Land Use Variance application has been submitted concerning Article 3.1 “AG” Agricultural District of the Cicero/Jackson Township Zoning Ordinances Digital forensic evidence is and higher education in- cameras and computers to canoe County Prosecutor in order to: Allow a combination commercial riding stable and horse boarding stitutions, we can be more either connect evidence to Pat Harrington and St. Jo- business in an “AG” Agricultural District. Whereas a combination commercial riding stable and horse boarding business is not a permitted or special exception Meeting Notice efficient while providing the target of an investiga- seph County Prosecutor use in an “AG” Agricultural District. students real-world, hands- tion or exonerate persons of Ken Cotter is a great step Docket No. BZA-0421-002-AG The TriCo Regional Sew- on experience. It's a win- interest. forward for criminal justice A Development Standards Variance application has been submitted concerning er Utility will hold its monthly Article 7.23, MS-04 Miscellaneous Standards of the Cicero/Jackson Township win for everyone involved, Over the next several in Indiana and we look for- Zoning Ordinances in order to: allow possession of and/or boarding of horses Board of Trustees meeting at 6 without the required minimum acreage of fenced pasture. Whereas, Article p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021, especially victims who de- months, IPAC will review ward to getting these new 7.23, MS-04 Miscellaneous Standards of the Cicero/Jackson Township Zoning at 7236 Mayflower Park Drive, serve justice for the crimes proposals by county prose- units up and running in the Ordinances requires a minimum of 1.5 acres of fenced pasture per horse. Zionsville. Project Address: 22350 Flippins Rd. committed against them." cutors and Indiana colleges near future.” Cicero, IN 46034 Jackson Township Legal Description: Parcel # 03-06-07-00-00-004.003 The petition may be examined at the office of the Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission, 331 E. Jackson St., Cicero, IN 46034. Interested parties may offer an oral opinion at the Hearing. However due to current social distancing guidelines seating will be limited. Therefore, interested parties are encouraged to file written comments. Comments may be mailed to Cicero/Jackson Plan Commission at P.O. Box 650 Cicero, IN 46034. Comments may also be dropped off in the Cicero Utilities payment drop box located at 331 E. Jackson St. Cicero, IN. Comments News. Sports. Views. Events. may also be emailed to [email protected]. Comments must be received by 3:00 pm on the date of the hearing. Written comments will be read aloud during the public hearing and entered into the record of the Hearing. The Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. Petitioner’s Name: Edward & Jeanne Chowning Date: 5/5/2021 RL4512 5/6/21 This is . . . The Hamilton County Reporter

HELP US MAKE ROOM FOR NEW INVENTORY! BOGO BUY BOGO ONE GET AN CLEARANCE! BUY CLEARANCE ITEM ONE-OF-A-KINDS! EXTRA FLOOR SAMPLES! TWO GET AN CLEARANCE ITEMS EXTRA 15%OFF THE FIRST ITEM OFF AVON • 317-272-4581 50% THE SECOND ITEM CARMEL • 317-566-8721 NOBLESVILLE/FISHERS • 317-214-4321 GODBY DISCOUNT • 317-565-2211 15% off applies to first yellow tag item, 50% off second yellow tag of equal or lesser value. WOW tags excluded. See store for complete details. Obituary & News 5 Jeremy Dean Barnes April 11, 1983 – May 3, 2021 Young introduces TODAY’S BIBLE READING Now for the matters you wrote about: “It is Jeremy Dean Barnes, 38, Westfield, passed away on good for a man not to have sexual relations Monday, May 3, 2021. He was born bill to help ensure on April 11, 1983 in Marion, Ind., to with a woman.” But since sexual immorality Dean R. and Toni L. (Craig) Barnes. American students is occurring, each man should have sexual Following high school graduation, relations with his own wife, and each woman Jeremy received his B.S. from Purdue University and his MBA from Ander- remain competitive with her own husband. The husband should son University. fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise Jeremy was a Finance Manager The REPORTER petitiveness. This bill will with the United States Department U.S. Senators Todd equip universities across the wife to her husband. The wife does not have of Defense and proud owner of The Young (R-Ind.) and Tam- the country with resources authority over her own body but yields it to her Home Team Real Estate Group. my Baldwin (D-Wis.) an- to help develop innovative husband. In the same way, the husband does not Jeremy and Katie Sims were mar- nounced they international pro- ried December 1, 2019. have reintro- grams and ensure have authority over his own body but yields it As a proud United States Army duced a biparti- our students are to his wife. Do not deprive each other except Veteran, Jeremy served with the 1st san bill to reau- prepared to excel perhaps by mutual consent and for a time, so Calvary Division in Fort Hood, Texas. He served in Oper- thorize Title VI on the national ation Iraqi Freedom in 2004-2005. Jeremy was very pas- of the Higher Ed- stage.” that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then sionate about his “Little Army Brothers” and helping them ucation Act. The Title VI pro- come together again so that Satan will not transition back to civilian life. Advancing Inter- vides resources tempt you because of your lack of self-control. Jeremy loved spoiling his niece and nephew with gifts national and For- for universities and went out of his way to be the “Fun Uncle.” He was eign Language across the coun- I say this as a concession, not as a command. so excited to be coaching his nephew’s baseball team this Education Act Young try, including In- I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of spring. He was known for being the guy that would take will ensure that diana University the shirt off his back and give it to anyone, anywhere, any- you has your own gift from God; one has this American students have ac- (IU), to develop quality gift, another has that. Now to the unmarried time. Everyone that knows Jeremy, knew they could call cess to quality international and innovative internation- him for help any time of day. and foreign language edu- al programs of strategic in- and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay May God rest his soul. terest related to the Middle Jeremy was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, cation programs that meet unmarried, as I do. But if they cannot control George R. Barnes, and maternal grandfather, James Craig. the needs of our nation and East, East and Central Asia, themselves, they should marry, for it is better to help our students remain Russia, Eastern Europe, Survivors include his wife, Katie (Sims) Barnes; moth- marry than to burn with passion. er, Toni (Craig) Barnes; father, Dean Barnes; sister, Randie globally competitive. Africa and other world ar- (Barnes) Bonwell; brother-in-law, Traves Bonwell; niece, “In order to remain eas. This bill advances na- 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 (NIV) Dylan Bonwell; nephew, Beau Bonwell; maternal grand- globally competitive in the tional security, invigorates mother, Julianne Craig; and paternal grandmother, Rose- 21st century economy, it’s global competition and mary Barnes. important that students in expands access to under- Family and friends will gather at 1 p.m. on Friday, May Indiana and across Amer- served students. Partner- 7, 2021 at in Northview Church, 12900 Hazel Dell Pkwy., ica are equipped with the ships between universities Carmel, where the Celebration of Life Service will begin international skills that are and government strengthen at 3 p.m. in demand,” Sen. Young and preserve our national 1621 E. Greyhound Pass Military Honors with 21-gun salute will be conducted said. “We must ensure that and international foreign Carmel, IN 46032 following the service. our higher education in- language education infra- In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to- Mis stitutions can successfully structure. (317) 587-2001 sion22, 694 N. Larch St., Ste. 910, Sisters, OR 97759, a prepare students to contrib- Click here to view the Donna www.bussellfamilyfunerals.com non-profit dedicated to healing American veterans with ute to our economic com- full text of the bill. Bussell PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries. Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family in arrangements. Condolences: bussellfamilyfunerals.com Click here to follow The Reporter on Facebook! 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

19344 Morrison Way Noblesville • $384,900 SOLD! Looking to Buy Jennifer Peggy Speak to Deak.com Charming 2-story with 4 BR, 2.5 BA plus finished basement in popular Potters Woods, hardwoods on main + family room w/fireplace, large corner lot w/ or Sell this Spring? THE 3-car garage, park-like backyard. BLC#21768359

Call Peggy 317-439-3258 or 21436 North Banbury Road Jennifer 317-695-6032 Noblesville • $374,900 SOLD! Call Peggy PENDING Your house REALTORS® could be here! or Jennifer Stunning 4 BR, 2.5 BA only 2 yrs new. Family room w/tray ceiling & fireplace. Kitchen w/quartz and large island, oversized garage, professional 317.439.3258 Peggy or landscaping, patio overlooks pond – Perfection! BLC# 21769192 F.C. TUCKER 317.695.6032 Jennifer COMPANY, INC. Hamilton County Reporter A 10 x 5 in $50.00 ONLINE Ad (A) Runs ONLY:043021 then switches over to Ad (B) PRINT ad on 050121 tHE BEST Local NEWS & SPORTS COVERAGE IN HAMILTON COUNTY 6 Sports

Royals win HCC girls track championship Millers are runners-up, Tigers first in six individual events By RICHIE HALL FISHERS - The Hoosier Crossroads Conference girls track and field meet took place Wednesday at Fishers, after a one-day weather delay. It was worth the wait, as each Hamil- ton County had reason to be happy after the meet. Hamilton Southeastern won the team championship, while Noblesville’s young talent led the Millers to a runner-up finish. Fishers placed fourth and won the most individual events with six. Westfield placed fifth and had several solid finishes. The Royals totaled 134 points, using their trademark depth to take a lead by the middle of the meet and keep it to the finish. Southeastern scored points in every event, winning three of them. Halle Hill led the way by taking first in the 1600 run and also placing second in the 800 run. The Royals also finished first in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. Alyssa Barker ran on both relay teams, joined by Jadyn Durden, Jocelyn Davis and Danie- la Rios-Rojas on the 4x100, and by An- Reporter photo by Richie Hall nice McFarland, Madisyn Etheredge and ABOVE: The Hamilton Regan Wans on the 4x400. Southeastern girls track and Wans also placed second in the 400 field team won the Hoosier dash. Ally Elsbury was the 100 hurdles Crossroads Conference runner-up and Makenzie Loftin took sec- championship Wednesday at ond in the 300 hurdles. Fishers. The Royals scored 134 “We had a lot of places that we came team points. through with some big PRs,” said Royals coach Julie Alano. “Big PRs in the hur- RIGHT: Fishers' Ella Scally won dles today. That was huge in both hurdle three events, the 100 dash, 200 races with some great times there.” dash and long jump. Southeastern now has one more meet to go before it hosts the sectional on May ued her great start to her high school ca- 18. That would be the Hamilton County reer by winning the discus with a throw meet, scheduled for Tuesday at Carmel. of 128 feet, 4 inches. Rylee Hassan won “We’ll work on some things, make the high jump, while Malina Miller took sure we got everybody situated for the second to give the Millers a 1-2 sweep. sectional, because the entries are not due Zionsville finished third by scoring 88 until the next day,” said Alano. “We might points, just ahead of fourth-place Fish- try some different things, make sure we ers’ 87 points. The Tigers won the most got who we want in for sectionals.” events at the meet with six, three of them Noblesville scored 112 points to take thanks to Ella Scally. The junior easily second place, also winning four events. won the 100 and 200 dashes, and also Kiana Siefert swept the hurdles events, won the long jump. winning both the 100 and 300 hurdles by “I’m pretty confident about where I’m comfortable margins. at,” said Scally. “I’ve been hitting pretty Freshman Hannah Alexander contin- See Track . . . Page 7

Reporter photo by Kent Graham Westfield girls and boys to play at Hall of Fame Classic The famous New Castle High School ketball teams have been invited to play fieldhouse will be filled with Shamrocks at in the prestigious Raymond James Hall the end of December. of Fame Classic. This year’s girls Hall of Both the Westfield girls and boys bas- Fame is set for Wednesday, Dec. 29, with the boys playing on Thursday, Dec. 30. The Shamrocks girls will take on Franklin Community at 11 a.m. in the first semi-final game, followed by the second semi-final between Washington and South Bend Washington. Westfield’s boys also open with the 11 a.m. semi-final game, taking on Connersville. The second semi-final is next, between Homestead and Cathedral. On both days, the consolation game tips off at 6 p.m. with the championship game to follow. Both Westfield teams are making their first appearance at the Hall of Fame Clas- sic. It's also the second time a school has had both girls and boys teams in the same season. New Castle was the first, in 2006. The girls won the Hoosier Crossroads Conference championship and finished with a 16-5 record. Westfield returns - Ju nior All-Star Alyssa Crockett, who averaged 17.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game last season and has committed to the University of Michigan. The boys finished 18-5 last season and tied for the HCC championship. The boys return a Junior All-Star as well, Braden Smith, who averaged 22.0 points, 6.2 assists and 5.4 rebounds. Smith has committed to Purdue University. Sports 7 TRACK from Page 6 consistent PRs, so hopefully I’ll continue to do that.” Fishers began the meet with a win in the 4x800 relay; Anna Runion, Megan Mybeck, Mia Yates and Elizabeth Barrett ran that race for the Tigers. Alison Casey finished first in the pole vault and Grace Carroll was first in the shot put. Westfield scored 78 points to place fifth. Princess Campbell took second for the Shamrocks in the 100 dash. Alli McE- voy was solid in the throwing events, placing second in the discus and third in the shot put. Sydney Black took third in the long jump and Liz Smith was third in the 3200 run.

Team scores: Hamilton Southeastern 134, Noblesville 112, Zionsville 88, Fishers 87, Westfield 78, Brownsburg 75, Franklin Central 26, Avon 22. 4x800 relay: 1. Fishers (Anna Run- ion, Megan Mybeck, Mia Yates, Eliza- beth Barrett) 9:42.67, 2. Southeastern (Katherine Kesler, Brooke Ratliff, Allie Latta, Grace Newton) 9:46.62, 3. No- blesville (Paige Hazelrigg, DeLaney Boles, Mya McGavic, Summer Rem- pe) 9:49.64, 5. Westfield (Julia Clark, Sophia Brown, Nezira Djour, Lizzie Hirschfeld) 10:05.23. 100 hurdles: 1. Kiana Siefert (N) 15.05, 2. Ally Elsbury (HSE) 15.42, 3. Maken- Reporter photos by Kent Graham zie Loftin (HSE) 15.87, 4. Lucy Haus- Noblesville junior Kiana Siefert won the 100 and 300 hurdles events at Wednesday's Hoosier Crossroads er (W) 16.34, 5. Molly Moskovitz (W) Conference meet. 16.70, 7. Anna Williams (F) 17.61. Pre- lims – 14. Reagan Wilson (N) 18.97. – 10. Baumgartner (F) 27.38, 11. 100 dash: 1. Ella Scally (F) 12.02, 2. Hammes (W) 27.91, 12. Watson (W) Princess Campbell (W) 12.35, 5. Jadyn 28.32. Durden (HSE) 12.94, 6. Genesis Bow- 3200 run: 3. Liz Smith (W) 11:33.72, ers (F) 13.04, 9. Jocelyn Davis (HSE) 4. Nadia Perez (N) 11:34.46, 5. Ha- 13.18. Prelims – 10. Maddie Coates zelrigg (N) 11:36.71, 6. Maggie Pow- (N) 13.15, 12. Corinne Watson (W) ers (HSE) 11:36.72, 8. Elise Herman 13.51, 13. Kylani Edge (N) 13.51. (HSE) 11:52.03, 9. Samantha Taylor 1600 run: 1. Halle Hill (HSE) 5:05.03, (W) 11:54.12, 11. Mybeck (F) 11:57.10, 3. Barrett (F) 5:14.88, 4. Sophie Por- 12. Brynn Urban (F) 11:58.30. ter (W) 5:14.88, 6. Olivia Brown (HSE) 4x400 relay: 1. Southeastern (Barker, 5:21.50, 10. Kennedy Applegate (N) Annice McFarland, Madisyn Ether- 5:35.46, 11. Sydney Klinglesmith (W) edge, Wans) 4:07.38, 4. Noblesville 5:40.49, 15. McGavic (N) 5:43.07. (Boles, Wilson, Elana Chatterton, 4x100 relay: 1. Southeastern (Durden, J. Chatterton) 4:14.01, 5. Fishers Alyssa Barker, Davis, Daniela Ri- (Baumgartner, Butler, Baldwin, Chloe os-Rojas) 50.23, 3. Westfield (Kiers- Schroeder) 4:19.34, 7. Westfield (So- tyn Ballard, Hauser, Jadeyn Hammes, phie Porter, Julia Clark, Djour, Lizzie Campbell) 50.86, 4. Fishers (Myah Hirschfeld) 4:22.62. Donaldson, Scally, Bowers, Yumi High jump: 1. Rylee Hassan (N) 5-4, 2. Mayes) 50.93, 5. Noblesville (Oliv- Malina Miller 5-2, 3. Etheredge (HSE) ia Boe, Siefert, Jenna Chatterton, 5-1, 7. Dajah Scott (F) 4-8, 8. Elsbury Coates) 51.75. (HSE) 4-8, 9. Amiyah Ballard (W) 4-6. 400 dash: 2. Regan Wans (HSE) 59.68, Pole vault: 1. Alison Casey (F) 12-0, 3. 4. Barker (HSE) 1:01.05, 5. Boles (N) Parker Davis (N) 11-6, 4. Ballard (W) 1:02.36, 8. Evelyn Butler (F) 1:04.93, 11-3, 6. Ella Wilhelm (HSE) 11-0, 7. 10. Melanie Obuch (N) 1:05.78, 11. Laina Lillge (N) 10-0, 9. Lauren Shep- Kate Baumgartner (F) 1:06.25, 12. Zoe pard (HSE) 9-6, 15. Beth Whiteford (F) Cheah (W) 1:06.42, 13. Maya Francis- 7-6. co (W) 1:06.77. Long jump: 1. Scally (F) 18-7.5, 3. Syd- 300 hurdles: 1. Siefert (N) 47.51, 2. ney Black (W) 17-9.5, 4. Siefert (N) 17- Loftin (HSE) 49.08, 3. Hauser (W) 6.5, 6. Jehnea Mirro (HSE) 17-1.5, 9. 50.11, 4. Willo Sheikh (HSE) 50.47, 5. Davis (HSE) 16-3.5, 10. Hammes (W) Moskovitz (W) 51.17, 7. Aubrey Bald- 15-9.5, 11. Megan Feltner (N) 15-9. win (F) 51.81, 8. Williams (F) 52.11, 13. Shot put: 1. Grace Carroll (F) 38-11, 3. Wilson (N) 53.13. Alli McEvoy (W) 37-2, 4. Hannah Alex- Hamilton Southeastern's Halle Hill finished first in the 1600 run. 800 run: 2. Hill (HSE) 2:20.67, 3. ander (N) 36-2.5, 6. Delaney Richards Rempe (N) 2:22.35, 6. Ashley Bald- (HSE) 33-0, 7. Rosiebella Fiabema win (W) 2:27.75, 8. Megan Hoffman (HSE) 32-11, 8. Joy Reks (N) 32-1, 9. (N) 2:29.40, 9. Mia Yates (F) 2:30.05, Olivia Norris (F) 30-4, 12. Jada Henson 11. Newton (HSE) 2:30.72, 13. Robyn (W) 28-10. Schemel (W) 2:32.47, 15. Vera Schafer Discus: 1. Alexander (N) 128-4, 2. (F) 2:37.84. McEvoy (W) 119-11, 3. Fiabema (HSE) 200 dash: 1. Scally (F) 25.32, 2. Chat- 108-11.5, 4. Marina Alphin (HSE) 102- terton (N) 26.92, 4. Camryn McKinney 8, 8. Norris (F) 90-11, 10. Reks (N) 81- (HSE) 27.08, 6. Rios-Rojas (HSE) 4, 11. Kayla Gregory (F) 80-0.5, 13. 27.38, 7. Coates (N) 27.56. Prelims Alana Halsted (W) 75-6.5.

Westfield's Kierstyn Ballard clears 11 feet in the pole vault. Carmel, HSE boys lacrosse cruise to wins The Carmel boys lacrosse team swept Carmel hosts Kettle Moraine on Satur- past Culver Academies 13-4 in a Wednes- day. day home game. The Greyhounds zoomed out to a 4-1 Hamilton Southeastern cruised past lead, with goals from Kyle Fedorcha, Will Brebeuf Jesuit 15-1 on Wednesday. Spraetz, Zach Dugan and Matthew Rodg- Michael Mattaliano scored three goals ers. Carmel would lead 6-1 at halftime and and collected one ground ball. Louden finish the game on a 4-0 run. Sundling picked up four ground balls, "We had some incredible performances along with one goal and two assists. EJ by guys like Matthew Rodgers, and Bran- Reichert, Garrett Smith and Blaine Wertz nick Arbuckle, and we are really starting to all scored twice. Hayden Grace had five click,” said Greyhounds coach Jack Mea- ground balls and Evan Wang collected four chum. “We have a lot to improve upon, but ground balls and had one caused turnover. nights like tonight show us what we are The Royals are 10-2 and play at Fishers capable of.” on Friday. 8 Sports Baseball Sheridan, GC walk off with victories Sheridan finished its Hoosier Heart- Conference sweep of Lewis Cass on land Conference series with Eastern with Wednesday, winning 5-2 at the Kings’ a split after a dramatic win on Wednesday field. at the Blackhawks’ field. The Huskies got on the board in the Sheridan beat the Comets 8-7 in eight third inning when Guy Griffey scored on innings. In the bottom of the eighth, Cam- Jared Michael’s RBI groundout. In the eron Hovey led off by reaching first base fourth inning, Dean Mason got on base on error, then moved to second base. Si- with a double, then later got home on an las DeVaney came up to bat, and his right error. field single sent Hovey home and won the Heights added three more runs in the game. fifth inning. Nate Hulen doubled in Mi- The regulation part of the contest was chael, Erik Malott scored on a passed back and forth the whole way through. ball, then Mason smacked his second Eastern scored three runs in the top of the double of the game to bring in Hulen. first. Sheridan got a run back in the bot- Sam Allen also hit a double for the tom of the inning when Cole Bales scored Huskies. on a wild pitch. Brayden Elkin threw an outstanding The Blackhawks scored five runs in complete game, striking out 16 against the second inning to take a 6-3 lead. Pres- five hits and one walk. ton Weir scored on Camden Spencer’s Heights is 6-1 in conference play and RBI groundout, then Cole Macintosh got 10-6 overall. The Huskies host North- home on a wild pitch. Hovey singled in western today in another conference Corbin Murray, then Hovey and DeVaney game. scored after Collin McNair reached on error. HAMILTON HEIGHTS 5, Weir singled in Christian Clausen in LEWIS CASS 2 the fourth inning to give Sheridan a 7-3 Heights AB R H RBI lead. But a three-run home run in the fifth Sam Allen 4 0 1 0 inning got the Comets within 7-6, and Jared Michael 2 1 0 1 they tied the game in the seventh with one Erik Malott 3 1 1 0 Nate Hulen 4 1 1 1 out. The ‘Hawks turned a double play to Drew VanOeveren 2 0 0 0 end the inning, and the score stayed 7-7 Brody Piel 1 0 0 0 until Sheridan’s run in the eighth. Dean Mason 3 1 2 1 Murray went 3-for-5 at the plate, Lucas Letsinger 2 0 0 0 while DeVaney had two hits. Gavin Brayden Elkin 3 0 1 0 Reners pitched the first five innings and Guy Griffey 1 1 0 0 struck out seven, and Cole Bales got the Totals 25 5 6 3 Photo by Si DeVaney III Score by Innings win in relief. Sheridan's Silas DeVaney (right) hit a walkoff RBI single to clinch an 8-7 Heights 001 130 0 - 5 6 1 In the first game of the series on Tues- victory for the Blackhawks over Eastern on Wednesday. Lewis Cass 001 001 0 - 2 5 1 day, Sheridan fell to Eastern 11-1 in six 2B: Mason 2, Allen, Hulen. SB: Michael. innings. The Blackhawks scored their run 7-6 in a home game. Morse 0.1 3 3 1 SAC: Griffey. HBP: Griffey, Letsinger. in the third inning; Spencer got home on With the score tied at 6-6 in the bot- Ferrucci 3.2 2 2 5 Heights pitching IP R ER H Hovey’s RBI groundout. McNair hit a tom of the seventh, Anthony Ferrucci Brong 1.0 0 0 1 Elkin 7 2 1 5 double to lead off the second inning. Reel 0.0 1 1 0 Strikeouts: Elkin 16. Walks: Elkin 1. reached on error. He moved to second Patton 1.0 0 0 0 Sheridan is 6-9 and plays Saturday base on Adam Novelen’s RBI ground- Wagner (W) 1.0 0 0 1 Fishers was stunned by Avon Wednes- morning at Class 2A No. 8 Carroll. out, then was sent to third after Josh Strikeouts: Ferrucci 1, Brong 1. Walks: day night, as the Orioles scored seven Schaff hit a single. Sam Tabor came to Morse 2, Wilt 1, Ferrucci 1, Brong 1, Reel 1, Patton 1. runs in the top of the seventh inning to EASTERN 11, SHERIDAN 1 the plate, and his base hit to left field beat the Tigers 8-5 in a home Hoosier (6 innings) sent Ferrucci in to score. Crossroads Conference game. Sheridan AB R H RBI The Panthers scored four runs in the Carmel cruised past Pike 12-1 in a Corbin Murray 2 0 1 0 Wednesday five-inning Metropolitan Fishers scored one run in each of the top of the first inning. Guerin cut that third and fourth innings. Joey Brenczews- Cole Bales 1 0 0 0 lead to 4-2 in the bottom of the first when Conference game at Hartman Field. Cameron Hovey 3 0 0 1 The 4A No. 5 Greyhounds scored in ki got the first run on a sacrifice flyby Silas DeVaney 3 0 0 0 Ferrucci doubled home Clay Patton and Caulin Brown. In the fourth inning, Zach Davis Wagner. Both teams scored a run each inning, including six runs in the sec- Collin McNair 3 0 1 0 ond inning. Tim Haas hit a three-run tri- Cox scored when Jack Brown reached on Christian Clausen 2 0 0 0 in the third inning, Wagner batted in ple in that inning. Cody Kantz smacked error. Preston Weir 2 0 0 0 Braden Reel for GC in the bottom of the a two-run triple in the third inning to get The Tigers added three runs in the Cole Macintosh 2 0 0 0 third. Carmel up 10-1. Jackson Micheels and sixth inning. Carson Dunn got home on Camden Spencer 2 1 1 0 The Golden Eagles jumped ahead Totals 20 1 3 1 JD Rogers both hit one double. Jack Brown’s sacrifice fly, then Dom Oli- Score by Innings 6-5 in the fourth inning. Reel’s double Kantz went on to score three runs in verio singled in Brenczewski. JP Preston Sheridan 001 000 - 1 3 4 sent Cuinn Morrow home, Tabor scored the game and had two hits. Dylan Zenor batted in Oliverio, and the score was 5-1. Eastern 200 522 - 11 9 1 on Will Fremion’s RBI groundout, then got the pitching win. But Avon loaded the bases, eventually 2B: McNair. SB: Murray. SAC: Murray. Reel got home on Patton’s RBI ground- Carmel is 9-0-1 in the conference and tied the game at 5-5 and took the lead on HBP: Bales. out. Park Tudor tied the game in the sixth a two-run double. Sheridan pitching IP R ER H 17-1-1 overall. The Greyhounds continue DeVaney 4.0 7 6 7 inning and neither team scored again un- MIC play on Tuesday by hosting 4A No. Brenczewski was 3-for-5 at the plate, Murray 1.1 4 2 2 til Guerin Catholic’s seventh-inning run. 3 Center Grove to begin a series. while Preston and Braun both had two Strikeouts: DeVaney 1, Murray 1. Walks: Schaff finished the game with two hits, including a double. DeVaney 2, Murray 2. hits. Wagner got the pitching win. CARMEL 12, PIKE 1 Fishers is 3-6 in conference play and The Golden Eagles are 8-12 and play (5 innings) 12-10 overall. The Tigers travel to Avon SHERIDAN 8, EASTERN 7 Bishop Dwenger Friday at Lafayette Carmel AB R H RBI today to complete the HCC series. (8 innings) Central Catholic for the first game of a Nathan MacLaren 3 1 0 0 Sheridan AB R H RBI tournament. Cody Kantz 2 3 2 2 Corbin Murray 5 1 3 0 AVON 8, FISHERS 5 Connor Gioia 1 0 0 0 Fishers AB R H RBI Cole Bales 4 1 0 0 JD Rogers 4 2 1 1 Joey Brenczewski 5 2 3 0 Cameron Hovey 4 2 1 1 GUERIN CATHOLIC 7, Jackson Micheels 2 2 2 2 Jack Brown 3 0 1 1 Silas DeVaney 5 1 2 1 PARK TUDOR 6 Griffin Wolf 2 1 1 1 Caulin Brown 3 0 1 1 Collin McNair 1 0 0 0 Guerin Catholic AB R H RBI Tim Haas 2 1 1 3 Dom Oliverio 3 1 1 1 Brentley Alexander 1 1 0 0 Braden Reel 3 2 1 1 Alex Richter 1 0 0 0 JP Preston 4 0 2 1 Christian Clausen 3 0 1 0 Will Fremion 3 0 1 1 Cam Carmichael 0 0 0 0 Jack Braun 4 0 2 0 Preston Weir 2 1 1 1 Clay Patton 3 1 1 1 Daniel Cunningham 2 0 0 0 Zach Cox 2 1 1 0 Cole Macintosh 3 1 0 0 Davis Wagner 3 1 1 1 Reece Bellin 1 0 0 0 Grant Moritz 1 0 0 0 Camden Spencer 3 0 0 1 Anthony Ferrucci 2 1 1 2 Adam Buczkowski 3 1 1 0 Gavin Clayton 3 0 0 0 Totals 31 8 8 4 Evan Brong 0 0 0 0 Andrew McGray 0 1 0 0 Carson Dunn 3 1 1 0 Score by Innings Adam Novelen 3 0 0 0 Totals 23 12 8 9 Matt Bryant 0 0 0 0 Eastern 300 030 10 - 7 10 3 Aidan Morse 3 0 0 0 Score by Innings Totals 31 5 12 4 Sheridan 150 100 01 - 8 8 5 Sam Miller 0 0 0 0 Pike 010 00 - 1 4 5 Score by Innings SB: Murray 2. HBP: McNair. Josh Schaff 4 0 2 0 Carmel 362 1x - 12 8 0 Avon 000 100 7 - 8 7 3 Sam Tabor 3 1 1 1 Sheridan pitching IP R ER H 3B: Haas, Kantz. 2B: Micheels, Rogers. Fishers 001 103 0 - 5 12 3 Gavin Reners 5 6 3 6 Cuinn Morrow 0 1 0 0 Carmel pitching IP R ER H 2B: Braun, Preston. SB: J. Brown 2, Cox, C. Bales (W) 3 1 1 4 Totals 27 7 8 7 Dylan Zenor (W) 2.0 1 1 3 Oliverio. SAC: Dunn, C. Brown, J. Brown. Strikeouts: Reners 7, Bales 1. Walks: Ren- Score by Innings Mitchell Henneberry 0.2 0 0 1 HBP: Clayton, Oliverio. ers 3, Bales 2. Park Tudor 401 001 0 - 6 8 1 Aiden Aitken 1.1 0 0 0 Fishers pitching IP R ER H Guerin Catholic 201 300 1 - 7 8 2 Jack Bruington 1.0 0 0 0 Tate Warner 6.1 6 5 6 2B: Ferrucci, Reel. SB: Patton 2, Fremion, Guerin Catholic scored a walkoff vic- Strikeouts: Zenor 3, Bruington 2, Henne- Mason Sweeney 0.2 2 1 1 Wagner. SAC: Novelen. HBP: Miller, Reel. tory on Wednesday, as an RBI single berry 1, Aitken 1. Walks: Henneberry 2. Strikeouts: Warner 4, Sweeney 1. Walks: sent the Golden Eagles past Park Tudor GC pitching IP R ER H Warner 4, Sweeney 1. Spencer Wilt 0.0 0 0 0 Hamilton Heights earned a Hoosier Softball Carmel, HSE Golden Eagles cruise to conference win tennis get dual The Guerin Catholic softball team GUERIN CATHOLIC 12, Kylie Cunningham singled in Lily Sulli- cruised to a Circle City Conference win COVENANT CHRISTIAN 2 van for the first run, then Sophie Esposi- on Wednesday, beating Covenant Chris- (6 innings) to hit a three-run home run, also sending victories tian in a six-inning home game. Guerin Catholic AB R H RBI home Cunningham and Megan Nichols. The Carmel girls tennis team, ranked The Class 3A No. 3 Golden Eagles Ana Macha 5 2 2 2 Esposito was 2-for-3 at the plate. No. 3 in the state, beat No. 2 Park Tu- scored three runs in the first inning, all Aliyah Dorsey 4 2 2 1 Carmel is 10-8 and hosts Lebanon Fri- dor 3-2 at the Panthers’ tennis courts on on RBI doubles. Aliyah Dorsey, Victo- Victoria Flores 5 2 4 4 day. Wednesday. Izzy Kemp 4 1 1 1 ria Flores and Lucy Schenk each batted PENDLETON HEIGHTS 14, Winners for the Greyhounds were Lei- Alicia Flores 4 0 3 2 la Antony, Alexa Lewis, Hallie Reeves, in one run. Guerin Catholic posted three Lucy Schenk 4 0 3 1 CARMEL 4 Anjali Natarajan and Kaitlyn Conley. more runs in the second inning, this time Kirsten Mascari 4 1 1 1 (5 innings) all on RBI singles, one each from Victo- Sarah Dilley 4 2 2 0 Carmel AB R H RBI Carmel travels to Ben Davis tonight for ria Flores, Izzy Kemp and Alicia Flores. Julia Hartley 3 1 1 0 Ella Ohrvall 3 0 1 0 the first round of the Metropolitan Con- Guerin Catholic finished the game with Zoey Bussick 0 0 0 0 Kylie Cunningham 2 1 1 1 ference tournament. five runs in the sixth inning. Olivia Labus 0 0 0 0 Megan Nichols 3 1 1 0 Lilli Everts 0 1 0 0 Victoria Flores went 4-for-5 at the Sophie Esposito 3 1 2 3 Hamilton Southeastern, ranked No. Megan Powers 0 0 0 0 Caroline Roop 3 0 1 0 6, beat Lawrence North 4-1 in its Senior plate, including three doubles. She drove Totals 37 12 19 12 Audrey Hussain 2 0 0 0 in four runs and scored two. Alicia Flores Score by Innings Hope McDonald 2 0 0 0 Night meet on Wednesday. and Schenk both were 3-for-4, while Ali- Covenant Christian 000 002 - 2 4 5 Ella Greenawald 2 0 0 0 Taylor Wolf won the No. 2 singles yah Dorsey hit two doubles. Ana Macha Guerin Catholic 330 115 - 13 19 1 Lily Sullivan 2 1 1 0 match 6-0, 6-1, while No. 3 Emma Bie- and Sarah Dilley also had two hits, with 2B: V. Flores 3, Dorsey 2, Dilley, A. Flores, Totals 22 4 7 4 berich was a 6-1, 6-1 winner. In doubles, Macha, Dorsey and Dilley all scoring Schenk. SB: Kemp. Score by Innings No. 1 Misha Bukkasagaram and Emily GC pitching IP R ER H Carmel 000 04 - 4 7 6 twice. Orme won 7-5, 6-0, while No. 2 Meghan A. Flores 6 2 1 4 Pendleton 414 05 - 14 11 2 Slaninka and Kaylee Etheredge got a 6-0, Alicia Flores pitched all six innings, Strikeouts: A. Flores 16. Walks: A. Flores 1. HR: Esposito. SAC: Cunningham. tossing 16 strikeouts against four hits and Carmel pitching IP R ER H 6-0 victory. one walk. Carmel fell to Pendleton Heights 14-4 Maddie Stacy 2.0 8 7 6 The Royals are 12-1 and travel to The Golden Eagles are 12-0 and host in a five-inning Wednesday away game. Emmy Brown 2.2 6 3 5 Fishers today for the first round of the 4A No. 3 Roncalli this afternoon. The Greyhounds scored all four of Strikeouts: Stacy 3, Brown 1. Walks: Stacy Hoosier Crossroads Conference tourna- their runs in the top of the fifth inning. 4, Brown 2. ment. Sports 9

Wednesday scores Milwaukee 135, Washington 134 Boston 132, Orlando 96 Atlanta 135, Phoenix 103 Denver 113, New York 97 Portland 141, Cleveland 105 Sacramento 104, Indiana 93 Utah 126, San Antonio 94 NBA standings Memphis 139, Minnesota 135 Philadelphia 135, Houston 105 Eastern Conference Western Conference Team W L PCT. GB Team W L PCT. GB x-Philadelphia 45 21 .682 - x-Phoenix 47 18 .723 - x-Brooklyn 43 23 .652 2.0 x-Utah 47 19 .712 1.0 x-Milwaukee 42 24 .636 3.0 x-Denver 44 22 .667 4.0 New York 37 29 .561 8.0 x-L.A. Clippers 44 22 .667 4.0 Atlanta 37 30 .552 8.5 Dallas 37 28 .569 10.5 Miami 35 31 .530 10.0 L.A. Lakers 37 28 .569 10.5 ------Boston 35 31 .530 10.0 Portland 37 29 .561 11.0 Charlotte 32 33 .492 12.5 Memphis 33 32 .508 14.5 Indiana 30 35 .462 14.5 Golden State 33 33 .500 15.0 Washington 30 36 .455 15.0 San Antonio 31 34 .477 16.5 ------Toronto 27 39 .409 18.0 New Orleans 30 36 .455 18.0 Chicago 26 39 .400 18.5 Sacramento 29 37 .439 19.0 Orlando 21 45 .318 24.0 Oklahoma City 21 45 .318 27.0 Cleveland 21 45 .318 24.0 Minnesota 20 46 .303 28.0 Detroit 19 47 .288 26.0 Houston 16 50 .242 32.0 x - Clinched playoff spot

Wednesday scores Philadelphia 5, Milwaukee 4 Cincinnati 1, Chicago White Sox 0, 10 innings Detroit 6, Boston 5, 10 innings Major League Colorado 6, San Francisco 5 Chicago Cubs 6, L.A. Dodgers 5, 11 innings Baltimore 6, Seattle 0 Texas 3, Minnesota 1 St. Louis 4, N.Y. Mets 1 Cleveland 5, Kansas City 4 N.Y. Mets 7, St. Louis 2 San Diego 4, Pittsburgh 2 Miami 8, Arizona 0 Tampa Bay 3, L.A. Angels 1 Baseball standings Atlanta 5, Washington 3 Toronto 9, Oakland 4 N.Y. Yankees 6, Houston 3 American League National League East W L PCT. GB East W L PCT. GB Boston 18 13 .581 - Philadelphia 16 15 .516 - N.Y. Yankees 16 14 .533 1.5 N.Y. Mets 12 12 .480 1.0 Tampa Bay 17 15 .531 1.5 Atlanta 14 16 .467 1.5 Toronto 15 14 .517 2.0 Washington 12 14 .462 1.5 Baltimore 15 16 .484 3.0 Miami 13 16 .448 2.0 Central W L PCT. GB Central W L PCT. GB Chi. White Sox 16 13 .552 - St. Louis 18 13 .581 - Cleveland 16 13 .552 - Milwaukee 17 14 .548 1.0 Kansas City 16 13 .552 - Chi. Cubs 15 16 .484 3.0 Minnesota 11 18 .379 5.0 Cincinnati 14 15 .483 3.0 Detroit 9 22 .290 8.0 Pittsburgh 13 17 .433 4.5 West W L PCT. GB West W L PCT. GB Oakland 19 13 .594 - San Francisco 18 13 .581 - Seattle 17 15 .531 2.0 San Diego 18 14 .563 0.5 Houston 15 54 .500 3.0 L.A. Dodgers 17 15 .531 1.5 Texas 15 17 .469 4.0 Arizona 15 15 .500 2.5 L.A. Angels 13 16 .448 4.5 Colorado 12 19 .387 6.0 Kings' post play is too much for Pacers By BRENDAN ROURKE said of Bagley. “We didn’t start getting In his first appearance since suffering Frustrations and turnovers began to Courtesy nba.com/pacers physical with him (until) the second half.” a sprained ankle, Goga Bitadze showed amount for the Blue & Gold as the third Coming into tonight’s battle against Although it was a tough shooting his impact to start the second. The big ticked on. Despite keeping Sacramento the Sacramento Kings, the Pacers (30-35) night overall for Indiana (36-for-83, man first set an impenetrable screen to under relative control, the sloppy play ap- knew they would be in for a tough test in 9-for-25 from deep), five players ended set up a wide-open Kelan Martin jump- peared to prohibit Indiana from making a the post. The visitors entered the match up in double figures. Domantas Sabonis er. With 10:16 to go, he snagged his first substantial run. The squad stood still at holding the league’s fourth-best scoring finished with another double-double – his points of the night – spinning around his 56 points for a span of 4:59 before Bit- average in the paint at 53.3 points per 42nd of the season – after recording 17 defender and finishing with a two-handed adze’s three from the left wing brought game. points on 7-of-9 shooting, 13 boards, and slam that gave the Blue & Gold a 33-32 the score to 80-59 with 2:50 left. For 48 minutes, the Kings (29-37) eight assists. lead. Bitadze’s triple started a 12-4 Pacers played as advertised. The visitors tallied Indiana got off to a solid start in the The game quickly turned into a tight run, including eight unanswered, to close 62 points in the painted area en route to first quarter to grab an early advantage. defensive battle for the next several min- out the frame. However, the squad still defeating Indiana 104-93 at Bankers Life Threes from Doug McDermott and Caris utes. The squads combined for just 11 faced a 17-point mountain to climb as Fieldhouse. After consecutive games of LeVert, followed by Oshae Brissett’s te- total points over a 5:00 span before Bag- they headed into the fourth. scoring at least 140 points, the Blue & nacity on the offensive glass helped the ley’s layup broke a 38-all tie at the 5:16 The Blue & Gold quickly cut the lead Gold’s offense seemed out-of-rhythm for squad double up the Kings, 12-6 with mark. to 87-73 at the 9:51 mark behind a gritty much of the night. 8:14 to go in the frame. The Blue & Gold remained stuck at offensive rebound in the paint from Cas- “Our pace, first of all, wasn’t there,” But, the lead quickly evaporated after 38 points for 3:44. Caris LeVert’s layup sius Stanley that earned a trip to the char- coach Nate Bjorkgren stated postgame. Sacramento head coach Luke Walton took with 3:20 remaining finally trimmed In- ity stripe. “Then we hit that stretch there, in the a timeout. The visitors tallied a 16-4 run, diana’s deficit to 44-40. However, Indiana soon stalled on the third, where we couldn’t score. I thought including 12 from Bagley in the paint, to But, that would be as close as they’d offensive end once again. A 2:07 scoring we had some decent looks on it too in the take a 22-16 lead at the 3:20 mark. get for the rest of the half. The defense drought helped Sacramento push the lead paint – just those shots didn’t fall.” Down the stretch, the substitution of continued to struggle in containing Bag- back to 93-73 before LeVert knocked The scoreless streak in the third lasted the Pacers’ reserves appeared to light a ley. Then, a pair of threes from Delon down a three from the left side with 7:44 just under five minutes. spark. Two quick steals from the NBA’s Wright pushed Sacramento’s lead to dou- to go. Former Duke standout Marvin Bagley leader in steals per game, T.J. McConnell, ble digits, 54-43. A pair of Pacers buckets With time running short, a comeback III finished as the night’s top scorer with helped initiate a 10-3 run that grabbed a in the final minute cut the Kings’ lead to just was not in the cards for the Blue & 31 points – including 24 in the first half. 26-25 Indiana lead with 1:27 remaining. 56-47 before the break. Gold. Trailing 101-78 with 5:07 to go, Delon Wright also added 23 for the visi- However, the Kings would respond with A hot start from sharpshooter Bud- the squad managed a 9-1 run over a 4:07 tors. five straight to take a four-point edge into dy Hield helped push the Kings’ lead to span. But, it was simply not enough. The “He got to his spots early,” Bjorkgren the second. 65-51 early in the third. Sacramento then deep reserves for both sides then finished continued to find easy buckets in the paint out the game. over the first half of the frame to keep its With just seven games remaining in double-digit lead. At the 6:52 mark, Bag- the regular season, the Pacers hope to re- ley added to his total with an uncontested bound tomorrow night at the Fieldhouse alley-oop dunk to give Sacramento a 71- against the red-hot Atlanta Hawks. readthereporter.com 56 lead.