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TODAY’S WEATHER Cloudy today with a 20 percent chance of rain Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Vol. 2, No. 237 before 1 p.m. Partly cloudy tonight. Sheridan, Noblesville, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield HIGH: 52 LOW: 41 An alternative funding solution By JOHN DITSLEAR reality. The Noblesville Common Council has begun talk- How will it impact you? Noblesville Mayor ing about considering an implementation of a trash fee for The trash fee being proposed is $10.57 per residence, EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of four Noblesville residents. While I know all new fees are un- per month. That equates to $126.84 per year – the actual columns that Mayor Ditslear is writ- welcomed, it is important that I share the background to be cost for the city of each residence. The average trash fee for ing regarding the upcoming vote on a transparent to our residents and why I support the change. Hamilton County is around $12.50 and one area requires trash fee for the City of Noblesville. How did we get to this point? citizens to contract their own removal. From 2010 to projections for 2016, Noblesville has lost I know we have some residents who live on a fixed As we worked on next year’s bud- $30,420,314 because of property tax caps. In that same income or receive a reduction on their property taxes. As get for the past several months, one time frame, the city has not had a significant increase in the city does with their wastewater bill, these residents thing became clear with our present operating funding. Last year, we requested a budget to be would be eligible to receive a 50 percent discount on their financial constraints – we need to passed in the red in order to add more public safety person- monthly trash bills. look at the possibility of implement- nel – and used a portion of our Rainy Day Fund. That What it means? ing a trash fee. After a closer review budget is now in the black but the city would be financially of the numbers, possibly became a irresponsible to continuously use cash to support the budget. Westfield Parks and Kenley: Local students gain state government insight Local high school students recently “I started this program as a way to Recreation makes got a behind-the-scenes look at state connect young leaders with public ser- government during the 2015 Luke Ken- vants in order to help students under- trail additions ley Leadership Conference held at the stand the critical role of state As 2015 comes to a close the West- Indiana Statehouse. government, and how they can be in- field parks department is making the State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Nobles- volved as future leaders,” Kenley said. public aware of three additions to the ville) annually invites high school junior “It’s encouraging to meet with these city’s trails system. and senior student leaders to his confer- young, bright students in our community ence in Indianapolis. This year, students and know how passionate they are about Ÿ Covered Swing – An Eagle Scout from 10 area high schools participated. providing solutions for issues that face project, this covered swing along the Students interacted with Gov. Mike Indiana.” Monon near Custom Concrete gives Pence and State Sens. Jean Breaux (D- In total, 18 students who were select- trail users a place to sit and rest with Indianapolis), Jim Merritt (R-Indianapo- ed by their principals attended and were some protection from the sun or rain. lis) and Jeff Raatz (R-Centerville). The honored with certificates of achieve- The swing is the Scout project of An- state officials encouraged students to get ment for completing the leadership con- drew Bredensteiner, who started in involved in their local communities and ference: Scouts as a first grader. answered questions about their roles as Ÿ Carmel High School: Mary Caltrider Andrew’s father, Jeff Bredensteiner, public servants, touching on topics like and Eric Virden passed away suddenly in February. The Indiana’s lifeline law, education, utili- Ÿ Fishers High School: Marlee Jacocks project is dedicated to his memory. ties, and redistricting. and Meera Patel “Now all the people that pass by and Students also heard from media re- Ÿ Frankton Jr./Sr. High School: Colin sit on my swing will know how much I porters who cover the Indiana General Coryell and Chayleen Ray loved my father,” Andrew said. “Even Assembly. Tony Cook with the India- Ÿ Guerin Catholic High School: Jack though he did not build the swing with napolis Star, Kevin Rader with WTHR Freiburger and Cole Hepp me he was still a big part of the path that 13 and Brandon Smith with Indiana Ÿ Hamilton Heights High School: got me to be ready to build it.” Public Media shared their experiences Brooke Bontreger and John Fisher Photo courtesy Luke Kenley’s office Andrew also says he learned leader- Ÿ from previous legislative sessions and Hamilton Southeastern High School: State Senator Luke Kenley gives a ship, organization, perseverance, time offered their perspectives on media, Grace Bohlsen and Matthew Woolf management and budgeting skills over- Ÿ certificate of achievement to Noblesville High technology and the ever-changing field Lapel High School: Travis Hobbs School student Mark D’Costa, one of 18 of journalism. students to participate in the 2015 Luke Kenley Leadership Conference. Noblesville Main Street receives award from Indiana Main Street Lt. Governor Ellspermann announced Monday af- ternoon that Noblesville Main Street was selected as the 2015 Indiana Main Street Downtown Special Event award recipient for the 2nd annual White River Celebra- tion. "The White River Celebration and Duck Race is an annual event that many in our community enjoy," Rep- resentative Kathy K. Richardson (R-Noblesville) said. "I am excited for Noblesville Main Street to be recog- nized for their hard work and dedication in providing great activities in the downtown area.” This is the second state-level award for the White River Celebration, which is a collaborative effort orga- nized in part by Noblesville Main Street, the City of Noblesville, Nickel Plate Arts, Courtney’s Kitchen and Schwartz’s Bait & Tackle. In October, the group also received the Exemplary Festival Award from the White River Alliance. “We are honored to accept the award on behalf of so many great partners who worked together on the White River Celebration to highlight a natural asset in our downtown,” said Chris Owens, executive director of Noblesville Main Street. “It’s the second award for this particular event, which really speaks to the possi- bilities that exist for downtown development on the west side of the White River, to Federal Hill Commons and beyond. We are so thankful for the partnering organizations who made this event a success.” Noblesville Main Street is currently soliciting year- Photo courtesy Noblesville Main Street end charitable gifts and 2016 memberships to help bolster the cultural arts programs they provide. Addi- Noblesville Main Street received the 2015 Indiana Main Street Downtown Special Event award for its 2nd annual tionally, the organization will announce the 2016 White River Celebration. events calendar after the start of the new year. Pictured: State Rep. Kathy Richardson, Jackie Bell, NMS Promotions Chair, Chris Owens, Main Street Executive Director, Perry Williams, 2015/2016 NMS President 2 News Five ways sports parents can do better in 2016 Sports parents, do you want to do more Ÿ Let them set their own goals for each About Dr. Rob Bell to help your kids succeed at their game in season – then hold them accountable. Rob Bell, Ph.D. (drrobbell.com), is the author of several books on sports 2016? Ÿ Allow them to fail and to learn from psychology including The Hinge, Mental Toughness Training for Golf, and NO Prominent sport psychology coach Dr. failures’ priceless lessons. FEAR: A Simple Guide to Mental Toughness. 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He is a regular guest on winning and external rewards such as and other external rewards are not what ESPN 104.5 “The Zone” in Tennessee, has appeared on Fox News in Indianapolis and scholarships is driving parents to make kids the process is about. has been featured on The Golf Channel as well as in Stack Magazine, Runner’s World focus on the end result rather than the Ÿ Don’t talk about the game in the car ride and TheNew York Times. process. But only a love for the process will home. Emotions are still running high About Bill Parisi give kids the grit the guts, the resiliency and and kids may feel cornered. It’ll only Bill Parisi, co-author of Don't "Should" On Your Kids: Build Their Mental the will to fight without giving up.

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