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Carmel | Fishers | Noblesville | Westfield News Gathering Like & Partner Follow us! HIGH: 53 LOW: 43 Hamilton County Domestic Violence Awareness Month www.ReadTheReporter.com Reporter Facebook.com/HamiltonCountyReporter No COVID outbreaks detected at My voice, my vote With Liberty COLUMNIST I remember and Justice for as a child in the Grand Park during ‘reactivation’ all ... 60s watching the The REPORTER 613,000 visits to the sports next year, our As I walked news and seeing On Friday, Westfield campus, no COVID-19 team worked up the steps of the the visual anger Mayor Andy Cook and outbreaks were detected with the Gov- Hamilton County of the fight over Grand Park Sports Cam- because of campus activi- ernor’s Office, Judicial Center, desegregation. pus officials, along with ty. Athletes participated in national leaders I felt the weight It was ugly, yet local and state hospitality tournaments and leagues in youth sports, of the envelopes it seemed so hosted by Bullpen Tour- local health offi- I was carrying. JANET HART LEONARD far away. I was industry leaders, released From the Heart glowing reviews from the naments (diamond sports), cials, event orga- Chuck and I had sheltered. I was Grand Park Sports Campus’ the privately-owned Pacers nizers, families voted on mail-in White. summer reactivation amid Athletic Center (basketball) and athletes to ballots but I wanted to carry As a teenager I watched the global COVID-19 pan- and the Grand Park Sports figure out how to Cook Knox them to the voter office. the news as the fight here in demic. Campus team (field sports). get kids active as safely as Grand Park, to our knowl- In my envelope was my the United States was over In looking at data from “We looked at the situ- possible,” Cook said. “I am edge, there were no spikes voice. I prayed as I handed the conflict in Vietnam. mid-May through La- ation and instead of clos- happy to report that, of the them to the gal at the table. Actually, war was never bor Day, with more than ing up and waiting until young athletes competing at See Grand . . . Page 3 Please Lord ... declared. Tell that to the Heal our nation. now older men who fought We are broken. We are there. No, tell them that you hurting. We are divided. appreciate their service. Shop local, support small businesses at So much shouting. So Now, I stand a little much blaming. So much straighter with my hand anger. over my heart whenever the Carmel’s Holiday Preview Shopping Event I listen to the news and “Star-Spangled Banner” is The REPORTER sales and promotions and el. Participating Shops will a special gift with purchase I feel sad. played. I want to show my Join the Shops at Carm- sipping on wine and pepper- have special holiday promo- when you spend $150 or What am I supposed to respect and appreciation to el City Center from 1 to 5 mint white Russians at five tions during the event: more from Juliska. Enter to believe? Some lean to the the men and women who p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 for of the participating Shops. • Linden Tree Gifts: win a Berry & Thread 14- left. Some lean to the right. have fought for my free- a Holiday Preview Shop- Complimentary wine Enjoy a free gift with a pur- inch cake stand from Juliska All I hear is, Fight, Fight, dom. It's the way I see it. ping Event. tastings and peppermint chase of $50 as well as 20 when you visit the shop. Fight. It's the way my 65-year-old Visitors can kick-start white Russians will be avail- percent off Happy Every- • Uplift Intimate Ap- While I am sad for my- heart sees it. their holiday shopping with able at Addendum, Endeavor thing including a free at- parel: Enter to win a $50 self, I am sadder for my I pray that someday we the locally-owned mer- Boutique, Lantz Collective, tachment with the purchase gift card with any purchase children and my grandchil- will see a nation, united, for chants at Carmel City Cen- Lily & Sparrow Boutique of a base item. dren. It's their future that ter while enjoying special and Uplift Intimate Appar- • Addendum: Receive See Holiday . . . Page 3 matters most. See Voice . . . Page 2 Nickel Plate Express Mark Heirbrandt helping to announces holiday rides ‘Keep Noblesville Beautiful’ The REPORTER Nickel Plate Express is bringing the holiday spir- it to Forest Park with the Christmas Caboose, begin- ning Nov. 14. Nickel Plate Express is offering the Christmas Ca- boose as a smaller and safer alternative to the popular Reindeer Ride, which will return in November 2021. The holiday experience will host approximately 25 pas- sengers per ride, allowing for social distancing and minimized contact. Photo provided The Christmas Ca- Santa from a distance. ensures families feel com- boose, sponsored by No- “The holidays are a spe- fortable experiencing this blesville’s Harbour Market cial time for all, and that is special holiday tradition on Hague Road, will allow certainly true here at Nick- during what has been a chal- passengers to enjoy a fes- el Plate Express,” Nickel lenging time. Now, more tive 35-minute ride through Plate Express Executive than ever, it’s important Photo provided Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt recently donated $500 Hamilton County. While on Director Dagny Zupin said. for families to unplug and to Keep Noblesville Beautiful. The funds will be used for the Midland board passengers will hear “Our team has worked hard share a little joy together. Trail Head located on Hazel Dell Road. Receiving the donation from a holiday story, enjoy cook- the past several months to Heirbrandt was Keep Noblesville Beautiful board member Lori Schwartz. ies and cocoa, and visit with create an experience that See Caboose . . . Page 2 Traffic Safety Partnership will conduct BGCN thanks Sunbelt Rental sobriety checkpoint on Friday, Oct. 30 for its donation of scissor lift The REPORTER set up sobriety checkpoints impaired. Sobriety check- Photo provided A sobriety checkpoint around Hamilton County to points have proven success- The Boys & Girls Club of will be conducted on the aggressively deter, detect ful in both raising awareness Noblesville and night of Friday, Oct. 30. and arrest those drivers who Restoration & Cleaning Impaired driving is one make the decision to drive See Check . . . Page 3 Services would like to of the nation’s most fre- thank Bob King and quently committed violent Sunbelt Rentals, 18000 crimes. Just in Indiana in Cumberland Road, 2017, alcohol-related traffic Noblesville, for their crashes killed 99 people and Go Purple generous donation of injured another 1,788 peo- a scissor lift to clean ple. Twenty-five percent of horizontal surfaces all drivers involved in fatal of the Community collisions in Indiana were with Prevail! Center. The building legally impaired. is nearing 20 years In Hamilton County in old and needed some 2018, the State filed 989 cleaning way up in the cases involving impaired air. Indiana Restoration driving. Of these, 170 driv- was engaged and ers had prior convictions for donated a portion of the operating while intoxicated labor and materials to within the last five years. get the job done. Thank To combat this crime, you to Sunbelt Rentals! the Hamilton County Traf- #GoPurplePrevail #PrevailInc #DVPM fic Safety Partnership will

Paid for by Campaign for Mark Heirbrandt 2 “Go Purple” with Prevail! Fighting For For State Senate Equal Rights Bringing Balance Back www.SaundersForIndiana.com Paid for by Saunders for Indiana Caboose Voice from Page 1 from Page 1 We hope you choose to do tional information about the frontlines during the pan- ensure that the Noblesville the safety and freedom and seek the face of God and it on board the Christmas holiday event can be found demic,” said Brett Morrow, community doesn’t miss out justice and respect for all. turn from our wicked ways Caboose!” at NickelPlateExpress. Harbour Market owner and on this historic and magical Please Father God, don't ... God will heal our land. 2 The Christmas Caboose com/Christmas-caboose. founder. “We wanted to give experience.” let it be another 9/11 that Chronicles 7:14. is sanitized between each “As a locally-owned back to the communities Reserve seats for the brings us together. 2 Samuel 24:25: “The trip and masks are required market serving families in that have supported us by in- Christmas Caboose, or I pray that my Black Lord was moved by prayer for all employees, as well Noblesville and northern creasing little holiday cheer. learn more about their and Hispanic friends feel for the land.” as all passengers ages eight Hamilton County, Harbour We are excited to support mission, at NickelPlate- safe and respected. I pray I believe that what is and up. Tickets and addi- Market has been on the the Nickel Plate Express and Express.com. that my law enforcement taught in the home will de- friends feel safe and re- termine what is carried out spected. Please Lord, pro- in the nation. Anger breeds tect them. anger. Love breeds love. I pray for communica- Let every home be aware of tion between races that will what they are breeding. Early Voting Locations lead to a new empathy for I pray that we can be all. Lord, let us see the truth One Nation, Under God, whenever and however it is with Liberty and Justice for You don’t have to wait until November 3 hidden. Let my voice help to All. Hamilton County Judicial Center Jill Perelman Pavilion, Carmel expose it. Anoint my voice. Father God in heaven, Lord, give us strength I pray we treat others, who • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Mercy Road Church, Carmel and wisdom to stand up vote differently from us, until Oct. 30 Billericay Park Building, Fishers Roy G Holland Memorial Park Building, Fishers against those who speak with respect and kindness. • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Westfield City Hall with hate. Words do matter. Heal the broken relation- • 8 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 2 Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel My words matter. Anoint ships caused by politics. 4-H Fairground Annex Building • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 and my words. Stinking politics. • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday until Saturday, Oct. 31 I'm an old-fashioned, I can dream. I can hope. Oct. 31 • 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 and scripture-reading grand- I can pray. mother who still believes And ... I can vote. So • 8 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 2 Thursday, Oct. 29 that if we, as a nation, will can you. Every vote mat- humble ourselves, pray, ters.

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TomWoodVolkswagenNoblesville.com “Go Purple” with Prevail! 3 Grand Check from Page 1 from Page 1 in cases due to campus ac- of impaired driving and re- Standardized Field Sobriety tivity. We worked hard to ducing the likelihood of a Tests (SFSTs). convince the community person driving after they On the other hand, if all we would not be injecting have been drinking. looks right during the initial COVID-19 into our city and In order to raise aware- contact, the driver is often convince visitors they could ness of the prevalence of on his or her way in less have a safe visit.” impaired driving in our than two minutes. Grand Park closed on community and the efforts Officers staffing the -so March 16, which lead to the of the Partnership to com- briety checkpoints work on cancellation of more than bat the crime, the Part- an overtime basis paid by 255 activities. The campus nership maintains a web- grant funds from the Nation- reactivated with a phased page at hamiltoncounty. al Highway Traffic Safety approach beginning May in.gov/503. Administration through the 24. Campus leadership At a sobriety check- Indiana Governor’s Council worked closely with state point, law enforcement of- on Impaired and Dangerous and local leaders to devel- ficers evaluate drivers for Driving. op guidelines to allow for signs of alcohol or drug im- Sobriety checkpoints young athletes to return to pairment at a specified point are conducted in 37 states, play. Those guidelines were along the roadway, often including Indiana, and the updated in conjunction with depending upon the support District of Columbia. In the State of Indiana’s re- of local property owners 1990, the U.S. Supreme opening plans and guidance for the use of appropriate Court ruled that, if conduct- from the Hamilton Coun- land. Checkpoint sites are ed properly, sobriety check- ty Health Department and selected based upon anal- points do not constitute an other national youth sports Reporter file photo ysis of available crash and illegal search and seizure. organizations. "Grand Park is an inter- ing times for the hospitality • July 24-25 – 11.9 per- impaired driving arrest data In the 2002 case of State “Safety was, and is, our nationally recognized lead- industry. Without Grand cent room demand increase and a consideration of offi- v. Gerschoffer, the Indiana priority at Grand Park,” er in youth sports. They led Park thousands would be “There is no doubt Grand cer safety. Supreme Court found that Grand Park Director Wil- the way for youth sports to out of work today and many Park’s ability to safely wel- Vehicles are stopped in sobriety checkpoints are liam Knox said. “The data operate safely during this more hospitality businesses come tournaments was a a specific sequence, such constitutional when con- we collected from the sum- time. In doing so, they also would have closed." much-needed salve to an as every other vehicle, ev- ducted properly. Members mer shows that our protocols led the way for thousands According to Hamilton otherwise challenging year ery third vehicle, every of the Hamilton County worked and that families of employees in the hospi- County Tourism, Grand for Hamilton County’s tour- fourth vehicle or by stop- Prosecuting Attorney’s were willing to travel and tality industry to return to Park activity was a critical ism economy,” Hamilton ping three, four, or five cars Office work with the - Part participate if it meant allow- work for the first time in drive of visitor spending in County Tourism President in succession and allow- nership to ensure that each ing their kids to safely play months,” remarked Patrick the county. Although July & CEO Brenda Myers said. ing other traffic to proceed checkpoint meets constitu- their sports. When we were Tamm, President and CEO hotel room demand in Ham- “While the market is gradu- while checking the stopped tional requirements. developing and researching of the Indiana Restaurant ilton County declined 18.8 ally showing signs of recov- vehicles. The planned se- About the Hamilton the Grand Park concept, we and Lodging Association. percent overall, due pri- ery, we now have amazing quence in which vehicles County Traffic were told that youth sports “Hotels welcomed teams marily to a loss of business evidence of just how resil- are stopped depends on the Safety Partnership was one of the first indus- week after week with safe travel during the pandemic, ient the competitive youth number of officers avail- The Hamilton County tries to rebound in a down- and enhanced protocols. county hotel room demand sports industry can be.” able to staff the checkpoint, Traffic Safety Partnership turn. The information we Restaurants enjoyed safely actually increased for three Grand Park continues traffic congestion, and other (HCTSP) is a consortium of are seeing proves that point. serving thousands of guests July weekends compared to to monitor the COVID-19 safety concerns. law enforcement agencies In fact, facility demand at brought to Indiana solely the previous year: guidelines and is actively Upon making contact in Hamilton County work- the campus was at record due to Grand Park. Grand • July 10-11 – 19.5 per- engaged with local health of- with the driver, the officer ing to increase the usage of levels this July with reve- Park and youth travel sports cent room demand increase ficials to ensure a safe envi- advises them that they've seatbelts, to combat aggres- nues up by 543 percent over have been more than a life- • July 17-18 – 17.2 per- ronment. For more informa- been stopped at an HCTSP sive driving, and to decrease that of last summer.” line during these challeng- cent room demand increase tion, go to GrandPark.org. sobriety checkpoint and impaired driving with the asks for the driver's license overall goal of creating a and the vehicle's registra- safer Hamilton County. The Holiday tion. If, in the course of the HCTSP is comprised of the from Page 1 contact, the officer detects Hamilton County Sheriff’s Accurate that alcohol may be in- Department, Fishers Police of $75 or more and enjoy a volved and that the driver Department, Carmel Police free gift with purchase. may be impaired or if some Department, Noblesville • 14 Districts Week- Balanced other issue arises, then the Police Department, West- end: Save $25 on any pur- vehicle is directed into a field Police Department and chase over $75 or save $50 pull-off area for further in- Cicero Police Department, on any purchase over $125. Local News vestigation. Further inves- with the assistance of the • Endeavor Boutique: tigation may involve the . Enjoy 20 percent off regu- larly-priced items. • Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys: First 50 cus- tomers will receive a pre- packaged cookie by Main Street Treats. Enjoy 20 per- cent off your favorite Steiff Photo provided item and register to win while you shop one-of-a- visiting the lobby of Hotel a Steiff elephant purse, a kind handcrafted fine jewel- Carmichael. Playmobil 123 set or a $75 ry and hand selected gems. Carmel City Center is gift card. Shoppers will receive a located at the southwest • Bath Junkie: Enjoy a complimentary jar of jew- corner of City Center Drive free peppermint body scrub elry cleaner and an entry to and Range Line Road. with a purchase of $50. win a $150 gift certificate. Parking is available along • Out of the Blue Pol- In addition, visitors can the street and surface park- ish Pottery & Gifts: Save enter to win a $75 gift cer- ing is available on plaza 20 percent off select holiday tificate at Beauty + Grace, level (accessible from City items. Ella Bardo & The Imperial Center Drive) and in the • Lily & Sparrow Bou- Spa and Kits & Kaboodle underground garage (ac- tique: Enjoy 20 percent off Classic Toys when they cessible from Range Line all clothing. visit those shops. Hotel Road as well as City Center • Beauty + Grace: Buy Carmichael is also offering Drive) and in the Veterans one get one 40 percent off one complimentary night Way garage. all clothing and jewelry. stay and a $75 gift card to For more information, • Fishman Fine Jewel- Vivante French Eatery. Vis- visit carmelcitycenter. ers: Enjoy hot apple cider itors can enter to win by com. Paul Poteet . . . Your Hometown Weatherman! Trick - or - Treat! (but we like treats the best) Stop by in costume to our CFB is keeping the Halloween festivities alive this lobbies or drive thru year in a safe way. In lieu of our annual Trunk or Treat, Oct 26 - Oct 31 we are handing out candy bags at all of our branches to all trick-or-treaters! during business hours (Please plan for trick-or-treaters and chaperones to wear for a pre-packaged a mask and respect all guidelines from local officials.) bag of candy!

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Your Friends in the Insurance Business Visit our website at BraggInsurance.com 317-758-5828 Home Auto Business Life Harvest time in Hamilton County Fishers Boo Bash: Editor’s Note: COLUMNIST could be affect- Waitt Elevator is sending take their grain somewhere The Sheridan Stu- ed. According the grain to market. These else or wait for the business Know before you go dent Column is to my grandpa, factors have farmers look- to be back open. While The REPORTER comply with social distanc- brought to read- Roger Drayer, ing forward to a good har- this would be an inconve- Join Fishers Parks for ing and COVID-19 guide- ers by Sheridan one of the owners vest season. nience for both the farmer the new socially-distant lines, attendees will be High School’s of Waitt Grain in According to agricul- and Waitt Grain, it would Boo Bash Trick or Treat asked to follow a one-way 10th grade En- Sheridan, grain ture.com, a third way in not prevent the crops from Trail from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. pedestrian pathway. Entry glish class, taught prices are doing which COVID-19 could reaching the market. Waitt on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the to the event will be moni- by Abby Williams. well and have not affect agriculture is the Grain, like other local grain MOLLY DRAYER Nickel Plate District Am- tored to limit attendance to Fall 2020 has Sheridan High been significantly health of the workforce. facilities, is just one small phitheater. No registration ensure appropriate distanc- begun! All over School Student affected by the Farmers tend to be an old- cog in the agricultural is required. ing. the Midwest har- pandemic. On er population. Agriculture. wheel and the industry as This year's event in- Fishers Parks is taking vest is in full swing. 2020 Oct. 2, corn closed on the com said, “26 percent are a whole would still not be cludes socially distant extra precaution to keep its has been full of uncertain- Chicago Board of Trade at age 65 years and up.” The significantly affected. trick-or-treating, bewitch- visitors, vendors, and staff ty. Will harvest follow that $3.80 and soybeans closed older population is at a Agriculture in Hamil- ing giveaways, and lots of safe by implementing the same pattern? COVID-19 at $10.21. Mr. Drayer says greater risk of the effects ton County is doing well. spooky fun, including: following procedures: has had many global and these are good prices for of COVID-19. Mr. Drayer Unlike other businesses, • Safe, socially dis- • Practicing and encour- local effects. How has both corn and beans. said he is unaware of any agriculture was never shut tanced trick or treating out- aging social distancing with COVID-19 affected the ag- A second factor agri- farmers who have been un- down due to the pandemic, doors from over 50 local booths spaced around Mu- ricultural business in Ham- culture.com said could af- able to plant or harvest be- as it was deemed essen- business and City of Fishers nicipal Drive surrounding ilton County? fect farming is disruptions cause of illness. tial. Farmers are still able department booths the NPD AMP in a one-way According to agricul- in the supply chain. This Mr. Drayer also stated to plant and harvest crops. • Teal Pumpkin Project path with multiple specified ture.com, possible impacts refers to the inability to that if an employee at Waitt Waitt Grain is still handling booths providing non-food entrances and exits. of COVID-19 on farming get required materials or Elevator was to get sick customers’ crops and send- items for children with food • Masks are mandatory include changes in market supplies for your business. and have to be quarantined, ing them to market. This allergies and special needs for attendees ages 5+ and prices, supply chain disrup- Mr. Drayer is not aware of it would cause inconve- year's yields and crop prices • The annual digital vendors. tions, and health of the farm any local problems with nience to the company and are good. COVID-19 will costume contest – vote for • Hand sanitizer stations workforce. With fewer peo- the supply chain. This year customers. If the company not stand in the way of a your favorite costume will be located throughout ple eating out in restaurants, yields are good, farmers are was short on help, the farm- successful fall 2020 harvest • A fang-tastic display the venue. things like dairy prices harvesting their crops, and ers would have to either for Hamilton County. of jack-o-lanterns carved by • Vendors must wear the community. gloves (changed every 30 Watch the Know Before minutes) and will be re- DNR stocks Coho salmon in You Go video and down- quired to sanitize regularly The REPORTER were approximately 7.2 this fall will stay in the different area of the stream load the free Play Fish- throughout the event. Last week, more than inches long. streams until next spring, or try switching your meth- ers mobile app for your • Guests are expected to 36,000 Coho salmon were Mixsawbah State Fish when they will migrate to od of fishing. These new fish complete Boo Bash guide. adhere to social distancing stocked in multiple rivers Hatchery plans to stock ap- Lake Michigan. They will are crucial to the continued Also, follow Fishers Parks guidelines and stay home if and streams in northern In- proximately 16,500 Coho spend one to two years existence of the northwest on Facebook and Twitter, they are sick or experienc- diana. salmon into the Little Cal- there until they return to the Indiana trout and salmon and Instagram for event ing COVID-19 symptoms. Bodine State Fish Hatch- umet and 8,500 into Trail streams where they were fishery. updates. Find general health and safety tips for trick-or-treat- ery released Coho salmon Creek on Oct. 29. Fish stocked for spawning. For more information COVID-19 Guidelines into the Little Calumet Riv- stocked will be approximate- Anglers should take care about Bodine State Fish ing this Halloween at fish- er and Trail Creek. A total ly 6.5 inches long. When fin- when fishing these areas. Hatchery, visit wildlife.IN- To ensure attendees ers.in.us/Halloween. of 14,000 fish were stocked ished, each Lake Michigan These fish are currently un- .gov/5459.htm. into the East Branch of tributary will have received der the legal size limit and For more information the Little Calumet. About nearly the same number of are sensitive to being caught. about Mixsawbah State Fish News. Sports. Views. Events. 22,000 fish were planted fish or about 30,500. If you are catching undersize Hatchery, visit wildlife.IN- into Trail Creek. These fish Coho salmon stocked Coho, consider moving to a .gov/5465.htm. This is . . . The Hamilton County Reporter

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Paid for and authorized by the Hamilton County Republican Central Committee. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. “Go Purple” with Prevail! 5 Discovering dining delight in Westfield at Pasto Italiano Over the last sev- COLUMNIST eral years, I have real- When did the ly become a foodie. We are lucky that Ham- ilton County is now home to many different restaurant concepts Museum of Art and types of cuisines. I would be delighted if you would join me at DENISE MOE open its doors? Dining With Denise local establishments The REPORTER for "Dining with De- This week in Indiana’s history … nise." Cheers! 1908 – Dedication ceremonies were Recently, I visited Pasto Italiano, a local held for the statue of President Benja- family-owned restaurant, located at 3150 min Harrison in University Park in Indi- E. State Road 32, Westfield. Once you walk anapolis. Harrison's 11-year-old daughter in, you forget completely that you are in a Elizabeth assisted in the unveiling. The suburban strip mall as the dimmed light- ceremony followed a parade which drew ing, tasteful Italian decor and quiet cozy thousands to the event. Participants in- atmosphere transport you to a romantic Photo provided by Denise Moe cluded Vice President Charles Fairbanks, Patsy (center) and Kent McNall (right) took a moment to pose with the restaurant in Italy. A perfect spot for Date Indiana Governor J. , Former Reporter’s own events photographer and new restaurant reviewer Denise Moe. Night (if you aren't with your editor), but United States Attorney General William also comfortable for families. The owners, Henry Harrison Miller, and Hoosier Poet Kent and Patsy McNall, are involved in the Riley. daily running of the restaurant. Patsy was 1922 – Raymond Blackwell and Wil- running the front of the house and helping liam Bridges, two students on the Franklin servers, and Kent was in the kitchen help- College newspaper staff, held a high school ing the chef. journalism convention. Over 250 editors After you sit down, you are poured a and sponsors attended the event on the glass of ice water and your drink orders are Franklin campus. Subsequent meetings led taken. They have a full bar and extensive to the formation of the Indiana High School wine list. I recommend the Merf Cabernet. Press Association, one of the strongest Each table is then served unlimited fresh- scholastic press organizations in the nation. ly-baked bread with three different accom- Reporter photos by Denise Moe The Grilled bone-in Pork Chop, accompanied by bacon-roasted potatoes 1938 – The "War of the Worlds" radio paniments: Garlic butter, vinegar and oil, drama convinced many listeners that Mar- and my favorite, a garlic olive spread. and green beans, along with tiramisu made for a filling, delicious meal. See more photos online at ReadTheReporter.com. tians had invaded the Earth. The classic I started off dinner with “Antipasti,” an story by H. G. Wells was presented as a se- appetizer of Arancini, which is hand-bread- tomize and choose their own protein. I had punch of flavor. ries of news bulletins that interrupted regu- ed fried risotto stuffed with mozzarella and the Grilled bone-in Pork Chop, topped with At this point, I was full and attempted lar programming. Many tuned in after the sweet peas with a creamy tomato sauce. peppers, onions and a dijon marsala sauce to protest, but glad I did not because des- show's introduction and grew alarmed as The risotto was cooked perfectly, which with bacon roasted potatoes and green sert was magnificent. I split the large por- the announcer described the arrival of alien is not an easy feat, especially when you beans, and also the Ravioli Del Giorno, tion of tiramisu (which means pick me up) monsters. In Indianapolis, a woman ran are also going to fry it, and each bite was freshly made ravioli stuffed with cheeses and it was divine; creamy, crunchy, but not into St. Paul Methodist Church on Eugene cheesy, creamy and a hint of sweetness and paired with shrimp in a garlic butter too sweet. The perfect ending to a wonder- Street during the Sunday evening service. from the peas and sauce. An added bonus broth with cherry tomatoes and spinach. ful meal. She said, " has been destroyed! is that I had some bread left, so I dipped the I had to work a little bit (and may or So, please plan a visit to Pasto Italiano. I believe the end of the world has come. I bread into the leftover creamy tomato sauce may not have projectiled a shrimp tail into They take great care in the tradition and heard it on the radio." Rev. Charles Lizen- from this dish, and it was excellent. Other my editor's lap) to get the perfect bite of quality of their food and their chef-driven by then gave a short prayer and announced appetizers that came highly recommended shrimp, ravioli, spinach and a tomato half, menu brings the tradition and passion of that those who wanted to leave could do so. were the Calamari, "Patsy’s" Meatball and soaked in broth, but when I did, it was Italian cuisine to the forefront. All of their Several in the congregation departed as he the Salsiccia E Peperoni. Portions are large worth every effort. Colorful and light, this delicious menu items are handcrafted and continued the service. A short time later, and great to share. dish is spot-on in flavor. The grilled pork authentically prepared. They have daily those members returned to say that it was a I did not partake in an “Insalate” course, chop was so very delicious and had juice specials, wine specials on Wednesday, and false alarm caused by the radio drama. but I would have gone with the Caprese running out of it when I cut in. I do not like live entertainment two nights a week. 1944 – President Franklin D. Roos- Salad because it looked fantastic and I love overcooked protein, and this was perfectly Check out their menu and make reser- evelt, campaigning for his fourth term, fresh mozzarella. The entree selections in- cooked with the slightest tad a light pink in vations at pastoitalianowestfield.com or made a stop in Fort Wayne. He spoke from cluded Pasta, Pesce (fish) and Carne (meat), the middle. The potatoes were crispy and call (317) 804-2051 – tell them “Dining a special stage built next to railroad tracks and many of them allowed the diner to cus- seasoned well and the bacon added a tasty with Denise” recommended them. at the crossing near Harrison and Pennsyl- vania Streets. He said, "I have a conviction that the people of Indiana … know that I Fishers road construction updates, week of Oct. 26 am the same Franklin Roosevelt who start- The REPORTER 126th Street & Ford Drive Boo Bash ed campaigning 12 years ago … I wear State Road 37 & 126th Street Phase 3 construction of the 126th Street Fishers Parks will host its annual Boo the same-sized hat." It was Roosevelt's 126th Street east of SR 37 is currently and Ford Drive roundabout is underway Bash event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat- last appearance in the state. He died six closed and is anticipated to reopen in No- and is anticipated to reopen by the end of urday, Oct. 31 at the Nickel Plate District months later. vember. During this time, cross access will October. During this phase, the center of Amphitheater. Road closures and parking 1948 – Renovations were completed be restricted, with only right in and right the roundabout will be constructed with restrictions will be in effect around the in the House and Senate chambers at the out. Northbound SR 37 traffic will not have through access restricted. Traffic will be Municipal Complex before and during the Indiana Statehouse. The $750,000 project access to 126th Street and will shift to the able to make right turns in all directions. event. No parking will be allowed on the included additional meeting rooms and southbound lanes. Two lanes will remain in Some flagging will take place during this Central Green and Municipal Drive cir- offices, oak-paneled walls, plush new car- each direction. Local access to businesses time. View the detour map here. Check out cle beginning on Friday, Oct. 30 through pet, and new desks with red leather chairs. will remain open. Detour route markers and the project fact sheet to learn more. Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1:30 p.m. From 6 to Upgraded seating was also provided in the advance warning signs will be in place prior 126th Street 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 31, there will be lane re- public galleries. to the closure. View the detour map here. The far eastbound lane on 126th Street strictions on the west side of the Munic- 1970 – The Indianapolis Museum of Art On Sunday, Oct. 25 between 8 a.m. and between Hawks Landing Drive and Olio ipal Circle from Fishers Center Drive to opened at its new location at , the 5 p.m., there will be rolling lane closures Road has temporary restrictions throughout north of the Amphitheater. The road will Lilly family estate at Michigan Road and for shoulder work on SR 37 between 116th the day and is anticipated to be completed be one lane, one-way north from Fishers 38th Street. Over 1,000 people witnessed Street and 131st Street in both directions. the week of Oct. 26. Advanced warning Center Drive to the top of the circle. The the ribbon-cutting by Mayor Richard G. There will only be one lane restricted at a signs will be in place. remaining east side Municipal Drive and Lugar. Indiana Governor Edgar D. Whit- time and it will be a moving closure. 96th Street Central Green will be two lanes until the comb told the crowd, “The museum will On Monday, Oct. 26 through Friday, 96th Street east of the Sargent Road hard road closure at 8:30 a.m. Municipal shine from this day on as the brightest light Oct. 30 between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., there roundabout to Cumberland Road is cur- Drive along the Central Green and around of art and culture in Mid-America.” will be single lane closures on SR 37 in rently closed and is anticipated to reopen the Municipal Loop will both directions to remove overhead bridge in early November. During this time, the be closed from 8:30 a.m. framework. bridge over Mud Creek will be replaced to 1:30 p.m. for the event. Live Music At Pasto Italiano On Tuesday, Oct. 27 and Wednesday, with a widened structure and additional Closures will take place at Oct. 28 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., there travel lanes will be added. Check out the North Street and Municipal ITAL Benito DiBartoli Every Wednesday O I T A (1/2 Price Bottles of Wine On Wednesdays) will be rolling lane closures to place the project fact sheet to learn more and view Drive, along the north side S N O Troye Kinnett: Friday October 30

the detour map here. of the NPD AMP, at Fishers A permanent pavement markings on SR 37 P between 116th Street and 131st Street in Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 29, road Center Drive and Municipal Reservations Recommended both directions. There will only be one lane resurfacing will take place on 96th Street Drive, and at 116th Street RESTAURANT restricted at a time and it will be a moving east of Interstate 69 as part of the resurfac- and Municipal Drive. To & BAR closure. ing and median island project and is antici- find more information on 317-804-2051 State Road 37 & 146th Street pated to be completed on Saturday, Oct. 31. road closures and a parking 3150 East State Rd. 32, Westfield All left-turn lanes are currently restrict- Please use caution while driving through map, visit playfishers.com/ ed on SR 37 and on 146th Street with traf- this area. Check out the project fact sheet BooBashParking. fic moving to the interior lanes. Thru traffic to learn more. Interactive Trails Map and right turns on SR 37 and 146th Street Burberry Check out Fishers Parks' will remain open. This phase is anticipated Road resurfacing is currently taking new Interactive Trails to be completed by the end of November. place and is anticipated to be completed in Map to explore a trail near Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate November. you or discover a new path. routes for all left-turn access. View an al- Nickel Plate Trail Whether you're looking for ternate route map here. Currently grading and paving and your next favorite jogging Please drive with caution through these crossing improvements are taking place on loop or on a mission to areas. To learn more about the State Road the Nickel Plate Trail between 126th Street meditate in nature, find end- 37 Improvement Project and sign up to re- and 131st Street and is anticipated to be less adventure on Fishers ceive text updates, visit 37Thrives.com. completed by the beginning of November. Parks' Trails. Paid for by Friends of Jake Madore 6 “Go Purple” with Prevail!

TODAY’S BIBLE READING And when Felix heard these things, having Hamilton County Firefighters more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain endorse Baldwin for State Senate shall come down, I will know the uttermost of Submitted the State Senate.” Professional Fire your matter. And he commanded a centurion The Hamilton County Profession- Baldwin served in the U.S. Ma- Fighters Associ- to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and al Fire Fighters Association PAC has rine Corps during Operation Desert ation PAC and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance endorsed U.S. Marine Corps veteran Storm and went back overseas to as- thank all of our and business owner Scott Baldwin sist Marine Corps personnel during local heroes for to minister or come unto him. And after certain for State Senate. Operation Enduring Freedom and their service. I days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, A Noblesville native, Baldwin the War in Afghanistan to apprehend will always stand which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard is the Republican nominee for State high value, anti-coalition elements up for those who him concerning the faith in Christ. Senate in District 20, which encom- and narco-terrorists. He then served tirelessly and passes Noblesville and Westfield, as more than 12 years with the Indianap- selflessly uphold Acts 24:22-24 (KJV) well as portions of Carmel, Fishers olis Police Department in a variety of public safety in Baldwin and unincorporated Hamilton County. roles including as a narcotics and ho- our communities.” “The Hamilton County Profes- micide detective. While serving with Baldwin has also been endorsed School Board Candidates sional Fire Fighters Association PAC IPD, he earned two Medals of Brav- by the Indiana State Police Alliance is proud to support Scott Baldwin ery and a Medal of Valor. PAC, Indiana State Fraternal Order There are 14 board seats at stake this year this November,” said Anthony Mur- Baldwin is also a successful en- of Police, Indiana Chamber of Com- in the six Hamilton County school districts. ray, President of the Hamilton Coun- trepreneur and business owner who merce’s Indiana Business for Re- Winners in the non-partisan elections on ty Professional Fire Fighters Asso- has owned or helped grow several sponsive Government (IBRG), the Nov. 3 will take office on Jan. 1, 2021. ciation PAC. “As a Marine Corps companies in the IT, real estate, con- Indy Chamber Business Advocacy Filing ended at noon on Friday, Aug. 21. veteran and former law enforcement struction and security sectors. Committee (BAC), Indiana Farm Bu- officer, Scott Baldwin understands “Now more than ever, I am reau AgELECT and 25 local Hamil- Carmel Clay Schools Noblesville Schools the challenges first responders face committed to defending our first ton County elected leaders, including At large (2 seats) At large (3 seats) each day to keep our communi- responders and ensuring they get all four Hamilton County Mayors. Katie Browning Laura L. Alerding ties safe and save lives. He will be the support and resources they de- For more information on Scott Susan Chamberlin-Dawes Daniel J. Bill a strong champion for fire fighters, serve,” Baldwin said. “I’m proud to Baldwin and his campaign for State Beth Glynn Christi Crosser paramedics and for public safety in be endorsed by the Hamilton County Senate, visit VoteBaldwin.com. Sam Harris Evan Elliott Benita T. Hutt Willie Jerome Haile Louise Jackson Leigh Hamer Paige L. Miller Carl A. Johnson IV Hamilton County Firefighters endorse Timothy Moehl Stephanie D. Lambert Anne H. Poindexter Adrienne Rogers Commissioner Heirbrandt for re-election Hamilton Heights Sheridan Community Submitted organizations select candi- dorsed by the fire fighter Jackson Twp. (1 seat) Schools The Hamilton County Fire dates to endorse who have professionals in Hamilton Kevin J. Cavanaugh Marion Twp., Boone Co. Fighters Local 4416 PAC and proven they consider public County,” Heirbrandt said. White River Twp. (1 seat) (1 seat) the Carmel Professional Fire- safety a priority. They have to “Proactively keeping our res- Gretchen Pennington John Hunt fighters Local 4444 PAC have know the dangers of the mod- idents safe is my number one David Adam Sheller announced their endorsement ern world and want disasters focus.” Westfield Washington for Commissioner Mark Heir- prevented and emergencies Heirbrandt was elected as Hamilton Southeastern Schools brandt’s re-election campaign. responded to quickly and pro- a Hamilton County Commis- Fall Creek Twp. (1 seat) District 1 (1 seat) Through an interview and fessionally. sioners in 2013. To learn more, Jason Arnold Jimmy Cox Chauna Leigh Holder Amy Pictor collaborative process, these “I am honored to be en- visit markheirbrandt.com. Heirbrandt Matt Stolle District 3 (1 seat) Suzanne Thomas Duane E. Lutz Clint Wilson J. Keith Owens Delaware Twp. (1 seat) Carl (Mike) Steele Tony Bagato Sarah Donsbach Amanda J. Shera 1621 E. Greyhound Pass Wayne Twp. (1 seat) Carmel, IN 46032 Sarah E. 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Cross country semi-state Carmel girls, HSE boys win team titles Four cross country powerhouses and 19th and Nadia Perez finished in 23rd. one newcomer will be representing Ham- Hamilton Heights senior Maria ilton County next Saturday at the IHSAA Mitchell will return to the state meet by state meet. finishing in fourth with a time of 18:21.7. Carmel and Noblesville qualified both Guerin Catholic sophomore Bridget Gal- their girls and boys teams for state after lagher placed ninth in a time of 18:34.3 their performances at Saturday’s Shel- The top 10 runners not on advancing byville semi-state at Blue River Park. teams qualify as individuals. The Greyhounds girls team won in dom- Westfield finished eighth as a team, inant fashion, while Noblesville placed with Ashley Baldwin leading the Sham- sixth. In the boys meet, Carmel finished rocks by taking 46th. second while the Millers were third. In the boys race, Brebeuf Jesuit The newcomer is the Guerin Catholic nosed out Carmel for top team honors. boys team. The Golden Eagles finished The Braves scored 68 points, while the in fifth place to earn their first-ever trip ‘Hounds totaled 75. Noblesville wasn’t to state, which again takes place at the far behind, placing third with 107 points. LaVern Gibson course at Terre Haute. In Carmel claimed the individual cham- addition to the teams, two girls and two pion, as sophomore Kole Mathison won boys runners qualified for state as indi- the race in 15:18.7. Millers senior Travis viduals. Hickner led the way for his team with a Meanwhile, the Hamilton Southeast- fifth-place finish, clocking in at 15:42.7. ern and Fishers teams all qualified for The Greyhounds qualified for state for state out of the New Haven semi-state, the 47th time, and Noblesville made it for which took place Saturday at Hunting- the 10th time. ton University. The Royals won the boys Guerin Catholic scored 152 points to team championship, while the Tigers place fifth and earn its first-ever ticket to were third. In the girls meet, Southeast- state. Senior Austin Callahan led the way ern placed second and Fishers was fourth. for the Golden Eagles by placing 18th, PERFECT 40 FOR 40 followed by senior Dominic Stein finish- This year’s state meet will be the 40th ing in 21st. annual competition for the girls, and Car- Westfield finished in ninth place as mel has qualified for every one of them. a team, but will have two individuals at The Greyhounds were in no danger of state. Junior Kai Connor continued his losing that streak on Saturday, as they solid post-season run by placing seventh, cruised to victory by scoring 30 points, while senior Jacob Beene placed 33rd, well outdistancing runner-up Franklin earning the 10th state-qualifying spot. Central, which scored 125 points. It’s the ROYAL WINNERS 21st semi-state title for the ‘Hounds, by The Royals boys team won the far a record. semi-state championship, the first for Annie Christie was the race winner, the Southeastern boys since 2012. The just ticking under 18 minutes by finishing Royals scored 109 points and were led the race in 17:59.8. Jamie Klavon also by Nolan Satterfield, who placed eighth. reached the top 10 by placing 10th. Car- This will mark HSE’s 15th appearance at mel’s first five runners all finished in the state, its third year in a row. overall top 15, closing the scoring early. Concordia Lutheran and Fishers both Reporter photo by Kent Graham Noblesville placed fifth with 209 scored 124 points; Concordia got second Carmel's Annie Christie won the individual girls race at the Shelbyville points, securing its 11th trip to state and place on the sixth-runner tiebreaker. The cross country semi-state Saturday at Blue River Park. The Greyhounds third in a row. Two freshmen led the way also scored a dominant victory in the team standings and again qualified for the Millers: Summer Rempe placed See Carmel . . . Page 9 for next Saturday's state meet. Soccer Noblesville, Guerin Catholic to meet for Class 3A girls state championship For the second year in a row, the No- to 16-0-1 for the season. Noblesville teams that played in the semi-state were nine seconds left, Chesterton was given blesville girls soccer team will play a fel- also won the program’s fourth semi-state both dealt tough losses in their games. a penalty kick, which the Trojans put low Hamilton County team for the Class championship, and defended the semi- The Fishers boys, playing in their in to tie the game at 3-3, and send it to 3A state championship. state for the first time in school history. first-ever semi-state, lost to No. 3-ranked overtime. Neither team scored in the The No. 1-ranked and defending state Meanwhile, the Golden Eagles tri- Chesterton in the 3A north semi-state at two overtime periods, moving the game champion Millers will play No. 3 Guerin umphed at the Seymour regional, beating South Bend St. Joseph. The score was into penalty kicks, where Chesterton Catholic next Saturday (Oct. 31) for the Columbus North 2-1. Guerin Catholic tied at 3-3 after regulation and overtime, won. 3A title at Fishers High School. The game also scored one goal in each half; Katie and the Trojans won in a penalty kick Fishers ended its season with a 12-7- will begin at 8 p.m. and be the final con- Koger put GC on the score board with a shootout 6-5. 1 record, but not before winning a sec- test of the night among the IHSAA soccer goal in the game’s 22nd minute. The Tigers got on the board with tional title and the program’s first-ever state title games. Evelyn Bestard made the score 2-0 three minutes left in the first half, when regional championship. Noblesville returned to the state with a goal in the 53rd minute. The Bull Keiji Nakamae scored. Jack Kenny pro- Back at Seymour, Guerin Catholic’s championship by beating host South Dogs got their goal in the 61st minute, vided the assist. Chesterton tied it up boys played Evansville Memorial for the Bend St. Joseph 2-0 to win the 3A north but the Golden Eagles were able to hold in the 64th minute, but Fishers scored 2A south semi-state. The game also was semi-state. The Millers scored one goal in them off and claim the program’s third two goals in quick succession: Noah tied at 3-3 after regulation, but the Tigers each half: Ava Bramblett got Noblesville semi-state crown. Guerin also won semi- Reinhart headed a ball to Sam Hevesy, scored in the extra period to win 4-3 and on the board in the 25th minute, then in states in 2010 and 2017. who tapped it in, then Reinhart himself beat the Golden Eagles in the semi-state the second half, Grace Taskey scored off The Golden Eagles improved to 16-1- scored to give Fishers a 3-1 advantage for the second year in a row. a corner kick by Elana Chatterton during 2 with the victory. with under 12 minutes to go. Tommy Hartman and Ethan Thorn- the 58th minute. BOYS GAMES The Trojans scored in the 74th min- burg scored goals for Guerin Catholic, With the win, the Millers improved The two Hamilton County boys soccer ute to cut the Tigers’ lead to 3-2. With which finished its season 14-2-2. 8 “Go Purple” with Prevail! Volleyball regional Mavs edge out Royals in championship By RICHIE HALL two points from 23-all to knot the match NOBLESVILLE - The Hamilton up again. Southeastern volleyball team’s sensation- “Chloe was phenomenal today, their al season came to an end on Saturday, as outside hitter,” said Young. “She was all the Royals fell in the championship match over the place.” Chicoine would have of the Class 4A Noblesville regional. several big hits in the fifth set as well. Southeastern was edged out by Mc- “We were up in the fourth set, 15-10, Cutcheon in a hard-fought, five-set that was the turning point where I thought match, by the score of 17-25, 25-22, 14- we’re close to shutting this down,” said 25, 25-23, 15-12. It was the first regional Young. “And she turned it up a notch and championship for the Mavericks since brought them back. Frustrating for us, but 1989. again, she had a remarkable match. That Royals coach Jason Young said his team played their hearts out, so credit team “played their hearts out today,” and goes to them.” credited his five seniors with leading by McCutcheon controlled the fifth set, example during the season. leading 4-1 and 8-4. A kill gave the Mav- “Credit McCutcheon and the work ericks four championship points at 14-10; that they did,” said Young. “They beat the Royals saved two of them before Mc- us. That’s a solid team over there. It hurts Cutcheon won on its third match point. and we’ll learn from it. Hopefully we’ll Four different Southeastern players rebound stronger, but those five seniors had double-digit kills. Garner led the are going to be monumental losses for way with 18, followed by Wallace with our program.” 14, Harden with 13 and Hobson with The championship match featured 12. Lauri served six aces, while Wallace many instances of back-and-forth, al- made 2.5 blocks. though both sets that Southeastern won Olivia Phillips handed out 24 assists, saw the Royals go on extended runs. That while Emily Weber had 23. On defense, was the case in the first set, when HSE Carly Mills collected 21 digs, followed used an 11-3 run to take a 20-11 lead. by 13 for Harden, 12 for Jordan Engel- Freshman Lauren Harden helped out mann and 11 for Meghan Slaninka. with an ace. The Royals got up set point In their semi-final match, the Royals at 24-14; the Mavs saved three of those cruised past Homestead 25-10, 25-9, 25- set points before senior Delaney Garner 9. Southeastern was in control from the ended the set with a kill. beginning, leading 18-5 in the first set, Southeastern led 7-5 in the second which finished when Wallace made a suc- set before McCutcheon jumped ahead cessful block on set point. 18-11. Two aces helped the Mavericks HSE went on a 10-point run in the during their run. The Royals blasted back middle of the second set, turning an 8-6 by scoring five straight points, includ- lead into an 18-6 advantage. Southeastern ing a kill from Lovie Wallace, and then ran out the set from there, then blasted pulled within 21-20 after Avery Hobson out to a 6-0 lead in the third set. Garner and Garner teamed up for a block. But had two kills and a block, Harden hit one McCutcheon won the next two points and kill and Lauri served an ace. The Royals held on to even the match at one set all. then won the last six points of the match, Taylor Lauri opened the third set for with Harden’s kill setting up match point and Garner’s kill closing it out. Reporter photo by Kirk Green HSE in style, serving three straight aces to Hamilton Southeastern's Taylor Lauri (1) makes a bump for the Royals put her team up 3-0. That set the tone, and Young said he “was really pleased” with how his team played against the during their match with McCutcheon at the Noblesville regional on the Royals were able to cruise through the Saturday. Also pictured for Southeastern is Carly Mills (2). set unbothered, taking leads of 14-8, 18- Spartans. 11 and 22-12. Wallace, Hobson, Garner “We were able to get some people in,” and Harden all had kills at various points said Young. “People that got in did a great Boys tennis in the set. Hobson smacked back-to-back job. Overall, really happy with the way that we started the morning.” kills in the last part of the set. Harden led the offense with 11 kills, In the fourth set, Lauri served an ace Malpeddi and McNamar advance while Mills served five aces and had 10 to get Southeastern up 15-10. But Mc- digs. Phillips handed out 13 assists and Cutcheon’s Chloe Chicoine hit a kill, and Weber dished out 11. that suddenly changed the momentum, to doubles championship match Southeastern finished its season with as the Mavs won seven of the next eight The Carmel doubles team of junior ter-finals moved to Saturday morning. a 25-1 record, and also won sectional and points to go up 17-16. The set was a battle Srisanth Malpeddi and senior Jones Mc- Malpeddi and McNamar received a bye Hoosier Crossroads Conference champi- after that, and the Mavericks won the last Namar will play for a state champion- onships. into the semi-finals, which were pushed ship on Monday. back from the morning to the afternoon. The Greyhounds duo advanced to the In other matches, the Hamilton final match at the IHSAA doubles tour- Southeastern team of sophomore Paul nament with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Bloom- Schneider and junior Andrew Spirrison ington South seniors Marcell Borhi and lost to Munster juniors Charlie Morton Ethan Uhls Saturday afternoon in the and Ryan Muntean 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the semi-finals, which took place at North quarter-finals. The Royals team fin- Central. Malpeddi and McNamar will take on the Delta team of junior Walker ished their season with a 22-5 record. Boyle and senior Brandon Jackson at 1 Guerin Catholic senior Cole Metzger p.m. Monday at Park Tudor. lost in the quarter-finals of the singles The match was moved to its new tournament to Brownsburg senior Petar date and location after rain postponed Petrovic 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Metzger finished the tournament on Friday, with the quar- his season 25-2. “Go Purple” with Prevail! 9 CARMEL from Page 7 Tigers were led by Will Clark’s fifth- place finish. Fishers qualified for state for the seventh consecutive year and the 10th overall. In the girls race, Southeastern placed second with 74 points; Fort Wayne Car- roll won the championship with 46. Two Royals runners finished in the top 10: Halle Hill placed fifth and Maggie Pow- ers finished eighth. This will mark South- eastern’s fourth consecutive and ninth overall appearance at state. Fishers scored 171 points to take fourth place as a team. Anna Runion led the Tigers by taking ninth individually. Fishers qualified for state for the sixth straight year and the seventh overall.

At Shelbyville GIRLS RACE Team scores: Carmel 30, Franklin Central 125, Zionsville 135, North Central 179, Noblesville 209, Franklin Community 211, Center Grove 228, Westfield 228, Pike 232, New Pal- estine 232, Brownsburg 238, Bates- ville 259, Avon 352, Plainfield 366, Whiteland 374, Cardinal Ritter 378, Mount Vernon 403, Indian Creek 473, Roncalli 533, Centerville 542. Race winner: Annie Christie (Carmel) 17:59.8. Reporter photos by Kent Graham Other Carmel runners: 10. Jamie Kla- von 18:35.2, 12. Cara Naas 18:44.0, Noblesville's Cole Kimmel (511) and Joel Mumaw (right) were part of the third-place Millers boys team at the 13. Alivia Romaniuk 18:48.1, 15. Shelbyville semi-state on Saturday, thus qualifying for the state meet. Brooklynn Edwards 18:54.2, 18. 16:55.8, 126. Evan McNeany 17:41.7. Jasmine Klopstad 18:59.9, 33. Abby Westfield runners: 7. Kai Connor Parker 19:32.5. 15:52.6, 33. Jacob Beene 16:29.3, Noblesville runners: 19. Summer 46. Tyler Smith 16:38.2, 64. Josh- Rempe 19:02.1, 23. Nadia Perez ua Barnett 16:54.1, 95. Kyler Kon- 19:07.6, 67. Kennedy Applegate ing 17:10.9, 101. Emerson Bos- 20:11.7, 70. Paige Hazelrigg 20:13.2, tic 17:15.5, 104. Josh Springborn 95. Mya McGavic 20:31.1, 97. Brooke 17:17.8. Lahee 20:33.2, 114. Bella Shar- ples-Gordon 20:55.4. At Huntington University Westfield runners: 46. Ashley Bald- GIRLS RACE win 19:55.7, 53. Julia Clark 20:00.1, Team scores: Fort Wayne Carroll 57. Sophie Porter 20:00.6, 66. Sarah 46, Hamilton Southeastern 74, Con- Coates 20:10.5, 69. Margaret Barnett cordia Lutheran 124, Fishers 171, 20:12.6, 94. Sophia Brown 20:30.6, Penn 183, Homestead 200, Hunting- 123. Robyn Schemel 21:06.9. ton North 202, Northridge 205, Fort Hamilton Heights runner: 4. Maria Wayne South Side 245, Leo, 282, Mitchell 18:21.7. Bishop Dwenger 299, Norwell 317, Guerin Catholic runner: 9. Bridget Oak Hill 327, Delta 346, Pendleton Gallagher 18:34.3. Heights 410, South Bend St. Joseph 411, Elkhart 412, Woodlan 432, Mish- BOYS RACE awaka 440, Yorktown 491. Team scores: Brebeuf Jesuit 68, Car- Race winner: Zoe Duffus (Carroll) mel 75, Noblesville 107, Center Grove 17:52.8. 110, Guerin Catholic 152, Zionsville Southeastern runners: 5. Halle Hill 153, Franklin Central 165, Browns- 18:27.8, 8. Maggie Powers 19:02.0, burg 176, Westfield 208, Ben Davis 11. Destiney Rose 19:08.2, 18. Al- 290, Whiteland 344, Mount Vernon lie Latta 19:26.4, 38. Grace New- 347, Batesville 363, Avon 398, Plain- ton 20:08.6, 49. Katherine Kesler field 412, Franklin Community 463, 20:19.0, 113. Brooke Ratliff 21:17.8. Greenfield-Central 465, Warren Cen- tral 486, Greenwood 493, New Castle Fishers runners: 9. Anna Runion 545. 19:05.4, 17. Vera Schafer 19:25.2, Race winner: Kole Mathison (Carmel) 29. Elizabeth Barrett 19:50.7, 72. 15:18.7. Brynn Urban 20:44.9, 84. Mia Yates Other Carmel runners: 11. Jacob 20:56.1, 99. Carolyn Szilagyi 21:08.7, Fisher 15:57.1, 17. Charlie Schuman 133. Kaitlyn Moriarty 21:35.3. 16:08.4, 26. Charlie Leedke 16:26.5, BOYS RACE 28. Hudson Alden 16:26.9, 75. Nate Team scores: Hamilton Southeast- Seketa 17:01.0, 94. Bing Hudson ern 109, Concordia Lutheran 124, 17:10.8. Fishers 124, Fort Wayne Carroll 165, Noblesville runners: 5. Travis Hickner Goshen 188, Penn 206, Northridge 15:42.7, 20. Cole Kimmel 16:11.2, 214, Homestead 219, Bellmont 239, 24. Asher Propst 16:22.6, 31. Caden Bishop Dwenger 278, Wabash 303, Click 16:28.7, 37. Andrew Anderson NorthWood 368, Huntington North Hamilton Heights' Maria Mitchell placed fourth in the girls race and qill 16:31.9, 54. Joel Mumaw 16:46.6, 79. 368, Pendleton Heights 369, New go to state as an individual. Billy Gregory 17:03.5. Haven 371, Oak Hill 385, Monroe terfield 15:58.0, 13. Bennett Dubois Fishers runners: 5. Will Clark 15:48.0, Guerin Catholic runners: 18. Austin Central 391, South Bend Adams 411, 16:05.9, 17. Will Marquardt 16:11.3, 22. Jaylen Castillo 16:23.0, 24. Callahan 16:09.4, 21. Dominic Stein Wapahani 413. 25. Garrett Hicks 16:25.4, 65. Tate Meaux 16:24.7, 43. Nick Pulos 16:13.4, 29. Holden King 16:27.4, 44. Race winner: Izaiah Steury (Angola) Jack Patrick 17:09.2, 72. Ash Cay- 16:45.4, 52. Jonathon Roth 16:53.8, Ethan Hines 16:37.9, 60. Gavin Mor- 15:25.7. lor 17:09.2, 83. Connor Sarkovics 68. Matthew Leppert 17:05.8, 99. row 16:52.3, 67. Nicholas Schramm Southeastern runners: 8. Nolan Sat- 17:15.8. Alec Foster 17:30.3.