2018-03-18 Edition

Way to go, County clerks keep skills sharp Grand Chuck! When we are in From the Heart Tampa, I often go out to the golf course and watch Chuck chip and putt and drive and all those golf things he does. I sometimes attempt to entertain him by doing a bit of the same. JANET HART LEONARD Once in a while I do enough to get a high five from him or even, on occasion, I get to do a fist pump. I actually have two official golf shirts. At least I look the part of a golfer. He knew when he married me, while I loved sports, I had never voluntarily par- ticipated in them. It was a few days ago when we were visiting my daughter, Emily, and her family in Tampa, I was showing Leah a few yoga moves. See Grand . . . Page 3 World War I exhibit opens next month

Photo provided One hundred The County Line Last week, clerks and treasurers from all over the state came together in Muncie for the 23rd annual Indiana years ago this spring League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers (ILMCT) Institute and Academy. It is a week-long conference World War I was of continuing education with classes designed to equip clerks and treasurers with up to date and relevant raging, and 116,516 information pertaining to municipal accounting and administration. “The laws and requirements for municipalities Americans were dy- are ever changing,” said Robyn Cook, Atlanta Clerk-Treasurer. “The intense workshops we attend during this ing in what was called conference help us successfully manage and maintain our communities.” (From left) Arcadia Clerk-Treasurer The Great War. Un- Jennifer Picket, Cicero Deputy Clerk Rhonda Gary, Sheridan Clerk-Treasurer Liz Walden, London Witte Group fortunately, the war Partner Jim Higgins, Atlanta Clerk-Treasurer Robyn Cook and Atlanta Deputy Clerk Jennifer Farley. was overshadowed by the even more costly FRED SWIFT World War II only 23 years later. Nevertheless, the war which was erro- neously called the 'war to end all wars' had Cicero Kiwanis building a better future a great impact not only on the U.S., but The REPORTER worldwide even to the present day. Builders Club Week starts Monday, In commemoration of the war which March 19, the annual week-long recog- ended in 1918, an exhibit of World War I nition, awareness, and celebration of the photos and archives is set open April 13 middle/junior high school arm of Kiwan- at the Carmel Clay Historical Society's is International that takes place the third Monon Depot. It will be open to the public full week of March. The faculty sponsors on weekends for the following month. Of who lead Builders Clubs and their student local interest are the 31 Hamilton Coun- members help build brighter, better fu- ty servicemen who died in the war. Their tures for people in their communities and names are also found on the Courthouse beyond on project at a time. Square war memorial. Builders Club is the largest service The Indiana Historical Society's trav- organization for middle school and ju- eling exhibit, entitled 'From Ration Lines nior high students, with more than 45,000 to Front Lines,' will be featured at the members worldwide. The first Builders Club was chartered in 1975. Today, there See County Line . . . Page 3 are more than 1,600 clubs throughout the United States and around the world. The Builders Club is a “student-led” community service organization that oper- ates under school regulations and draws its Severe weather members from the student body. The club Photo provided provides opportunities to develop leader- Several members of the Hamilton Heights Middle School Builders Club preparedness: ship, improve self-esteem, increase civic along with their faculty sponsors, representatives from Heights Key Club and engagement and learn life skills through K-Kids Club from their recent visit to a Cicero Kiwanis Club meeting. The service. This club empowers members to Builders Club, some 25 students strong and growing, is helping students to Are you ready? be themselves, work together with class- build a brighter future for others through service leadership projects. (First The REPORTER mates and implement plans through ac- Tomorrow kicks of Severe Weath- tion. Through Builders Club, students be- row, from left) Emma Knowles, Riley Tindal and Cale Shaffer. (Second row, er Preparedness Week in Indiana. Each come leaders at school, in their community from left) Jessica Cantlon, Kari Beery, Devyn Taylor and Jennavieve Kelley. (Back row, from left) Felicia Tindal (Key Club faculty sponsor), Michelle Day year, the National Weather Service, See Builders Club . . . Page 4 (K-Kids faculty sponsor), Payton Tindal, Ike Peterson and Morgan Carey. state, and local emergency management officials work together to ensure communities are prepared for severe weather. Hamilton County has experienced 28 tornadoes from 1950 through Wayne Township Fire Department theft 2017. Although spring typically brings more storms, there has been a recorded tornado in the state for each month of investigation results in federal indictment the year. The REPORTER The audits revealed discrepancies in mul- counts payable systems, including payroll. Hamilton County Emergency In July 2016, an audit of financial ac- tiple accounts. Burgess was asked for all He resigned in October 2016. Management is working with local counts was conducted at Wayne Town- financial records, and he failed to comply Since this discovery, financial account- media to share a specific topic on se- ship Volunteer Fire Department by ad- after being given two deadlines. The Ham- ability systems have been reviewed and vere weather preparedness this week ministration, including the Fire Chief, ilton County Sheriff’s Department was im- new measures put into place to ensure with a specific topic each day. This in- Assistant Chief and EMS Captain. Au- mediately notified and at that time, the case that no single member of the Department stallment focuses on making sure you dits of all accounts were conducted due was referred to the Indiana State Police has complete control over payroll and ac- and your family a prepared for severe to inconsistencies noted by the members and the Indiana State Board of Accounts. counts payable systems. weather along with any other emergen- of administration. Burgess had been with the Wayne As a result of the investigation, Burgess cy or disaster. At the time of the audit, Norman Bur- Township Volunteer Fire Department since was indicted on six counts of wire fraud in gess was the treasurer for the fire depart- August 2008 and had been clerk treasurer U.S. District Court for the Southern Dis- See Severe Weather . . . Page 2 ment and controlled all financial accounts. since 2011 and was responsible for all ac- trict of Indiana. 2 News

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Visit us online for more local news and sports! News & Views 3 Grand from Page 1 Child's pose was a chal- In the eighth grade lenge as Leah had trouble we had to do 100 gym- staying still and not peek- nastics moves and tricks ing. "Relax Leah." I quick- and jumps and balances. I ly discovered that was not thought I would die as I ran going to happen. towards the horse. I sur- After a few minutes vived but it wasn't pretty. of yoga, Leah decided to Leah pulled her gym- show us how to do gymnastics pad into the living nastics. Now you have to room. Leah said, "Grand- understand this girl has abs ma can you do a somer- like no five year old I have sault?" I thought surely I ever seen. She has flexibil- could do that. I began to ity like Gumby. She has no tumble forward, landing fear. She recently climbed sideways. I laid there for to the top of the rock wall a few minutes trying to in the gymnasium at the Y. make sure I had not hurt She flips over the bars anything. My head felt as Photo provided with the greatest of ease if I had been on a loop de Sheridan Rotarians are hoping you will join them this year on their annual travel trips. (From left) Dale in her gymnastics class. loop roller coaster. McCullough, Glenn Hunsucker, Fred Sturdevant, Cliff Biddle, Jeff Plunkett, Missy Fisher, Jon Raines, She makes it look easy. I sat quietly tying to re- Steve Armfield, Scott McCullough, Steve Martin and Connie Pearson. She holds herself up and gain my balance. smiles. "I got this Grand- I saw Chuck get up ma!" from his chair where he Sheridan Rotarians organize bus trips While watching TV had been reading and she goes into the splits watching Leah and I. The REPORTER sample of jumbo sweet- If you like to go to and managed by former and then up into a head- He tumbled forward Annually for the past ness and an exciting cu- Branson to see the shows Sheridan resident Ron stand and back to the into a perfect somersault. several years the Sheridan linary event. But best of and the sights, this is the Godby and his fami- splits. "Where did we get Leah cheered. "Grand Rotary Club, in cooper- all, it will all be a mystery trip for you. The prices for ly. Sheridan Rotary has this girl?" Chuck, that was awe- ation with S & S Travel which adds to the excite- this trip are $752 per per- worked with S & S for She asks if I can do a some!" Chuck quietly sat from Fort Wayne, has of- ment. The price is $126 son for double occupancy, years and their tours are cartwheel. Sadly, I could back in his chair and con- fered people a chance to per person. triple occupancy for $713, always well organized and never do one when I was tinued to read. get out and see interesting The big event for this $694 for quad and if you entertaining. You will not five, let alone now that I I don't think Leah will attractions across Indiana year’s travel program is a want a single room it will be disappointed by any am ... well older. I was born ever choose me to be on and throughout the Mid- four-day trip to Branson, cost you $869. of the trips you take with without any athletic ability. her team. It's okay. I will west. These bus trips range Mo. This four-day excur- The last trip of the S & S. Other than math, my least sit on the bench and watch from one day to multi-day sion, slated for Aug. 6-9, year is scheduled for Fri- For further informa- favorite subject was gym her and Grand Chuck. And adventures. They have al- includes lots of Branson day, Nov. 9 with a trip to tion about any of the trips class. I was the last chosen I thought his golfing ability ways been well received shows, lots of Branson Springboro, Ohio, to see described above, please on any team. was amazing. and this year should be no area attractions and lots the musical production contact any Sheridan Ro- different. of Branson meals in great of Irving Berlin’s “White tary member or come by June 16 kicks off this restaurants. Not mention Christmas”. This matinee the Sheridan Public Li- year’s bus travel season all the shows you can see: performance will also in- brary and pick up a flier. with a one-day mystery Sinatra & Friends, Dut- clude a lunch buffet prior Please consider joining in trip that promises to be ton Family Show, Pres- to the show. The price is these trips and have some fun. There will be lunch ley’s Country Jubilee and only $129 per person. fun, interesting and enter- along a river, a stop for a many more. S & S Travel is owned taining experiences. County Line from Page 1

Monon Depot Museum ritory about 70 years earli- along with some items of er in the Mexican-Ameri- local interest from the peri- can War. od. Visitors will be able to This communique learn some interesting facts backfired and was one of about the Great War both the causes of the U.S. en- on the battlefront and on tering the war. Mexico the homefront. For exam- did not agree to the offer. ple, here in central Indiana Copies of this and other an anti-German hysteria archives from the war are resulted in discrimination part of the exhibit. toward citizens and institu- The display explores tions with a German back- the causes and effects of the ground. war, shortages experienced Little known today is by average Hoosiers, the the effect of the highly in- introduction of new weap- flammatory Zimmerman ons such as air combat, Communique sent by Ger- land mines and poison gas, many to Mexico. It offered and even the reason behind to see that Mexico would choosing Indianapolis as get Texas, New Mexico national headquarters for and Arizona if Mexico the American Legion. would enter the war on the The exhibit is open to side of Germany. Mexico the public at no charges on had lost this American ter- weekends through May 12.

You’re reading the best newspaper in Hamilton County! 4 News Popular Carmel sidewalk sculpture ‘Paint for a Purpose’ in Indianapolis to be removed for new paint job The REPORTER to get to know each other; The REPORTER The Lupus Founda- LFA, Indiana Chapter staff One of Carmel’s most tion of America, Indiana and board members; rep- popular sidewalk sculp- Chapter is happy to partner resentatives from Indiana tures will disappear for a with the Indiana Minority Minority Health Coalition; much-needed “brush up” Health Coalition; Lupus Office of Minority Health by the Carmel Street De- Education and Awareness and Office of Women’s partment. The “Uncondi- Program (LEAP); Office of Health, Indiana State De- tional Surrender” sculp- Minority Health and Office partment of Health. ture, often referred to as of Women’s Health, Indi- 1:30 to 3 p.m. – In- the “Kissing Sailor” statue, ana State Department of structor-led, fun canvas will be removed and taken Health to offer a fun and painting activity to the Street Department interactive painting activ- 3 to 4 p.m. – Lupus 101 to remove all the old paint ity and lupus educational presentation that includes layers – then be repainted presentation for people the following will be of- and placed back in position with lupus and their family fered: by the end of March. members/caregivers. This • Basic overview of lupus Typically, each stat- Lupus 101 presentation is • Diagnosis and treat- ue in the Arts & Design targeted for people recently ment District and City Center diagnosed with lupus; how- • Managing symptoms is repainted every year. ever, all people with lupus • Local resources avail- But when too many lay- are welcome. able through LFA, Indiana ers are applied, the Street The event will take Chapter Department strips the old place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Space is limited to 30 Photo provided paint away and gives it a Saturday, March 31 at Indi- attendees (minimum age of Commonly known as the “Kissing Sailor,” this sidewalk sculpture in the fresh paint job, thanks to ana Minority Health Coali- 13 years old). Visit lupu- an employee who has an Carmel Arts & Design District will be getting a new paint job soon. tion, 3737 N. Meridian St., sindiana.org to register. A art degree. of tourist photographs, cell- anniversary of the end of Victor Jorgensen in Times Suite 300, Indianapolis. $10 per person registration This J. Seward Johnson phone selfies and, in 2015, World War II. Square just minutes after 1 to 1:30 p.m. – So- charge will be refunded at sculpture is located in front was the site of the City The sculpture was in- word of Japan’s uncondi- cial gathering with snacks event check-in. Registra- of the shops at 23 E. Main of Carmel’s official com- spired by the Life Maga- tional surrender, marking for people with lupus and tion is required by Friday, St. and is often the subject memoration of the 70th zine photograph, taken by the end of World War II. family members/caregivers March 23. Builders Club from Page 1 and in the world. our community,” said Kari the club. The Hamilton Heights Beery. “Students are of- The Builders Club of- Builders Club has a rich ten searching for ways to ten collaborate on projects and proud history of ser- meet this requirement for with the other club branch- vice in northern Hamil- other school organizations es, K-Kids (Elementary ton County. While 2018 or youth groups. Builders School) and Key Club marks its third year as an Club is a great way to cre- (High School) and their officially chartered club, ate a sense of community, local Kiwanis Club. Once its service roots date back engage students and help such project is the annual to 1994, when the Builders them see through their Veteran’s Breakfast in No- Club was first organized at good works how much of a vember. the middle school under difference they can make.” “Our club members the leadership of former “Being in Builders work to make a difference teacher and local Kiwan- Club allows students the in small and large ways ian, Dr. Linda Castor. opportunity to experience within their school and in Today, Kari Beery the pleasure of helping oth- the community,” contin- and Jessica Cantlon serve ers through philanthropic ued Beery. “Some of the as the Hamilton Heights opportunities,” Cantlon projects with which our Middle School faculty explained. “It also allows club members have been sponsors. Beery, an eighth them to learn the impor- involved this past year in- Grade English Teacher, tance of service, which is clude a Daily Food Rescue has worked at the middle important in a world where and Paper Brigade, Cicero school for nearly 10 years many young people strug- Kiwanis Club Veteran’s and has been the club spon- gle to focus on others at Day Breakfast, Pumpkin sor for the past two. Cant- times.” Patch, Trunk or Treat and lon, the school counselor, “I like everything about Christmas Lighting, to is into her second year as the club, especially helping name a few.” the school counselor and out during the Veteran’s “We are always look- faculty sponsor for the Day Breakfast, Jennavieve ing for ways we can en- club. Under the leadership Kelley, an eighth grader, gage more students in this of Beery and Cantlon, the of the annual event hosted worthwhile club to learn club has gained renewed by the Cicero Club of Ki- the lifelong value of ser- interest and has grown in wanis in cooperation with vice leadership and con- size and scope to include Heights student leadership tribute where and when we some 25 members and programs. can, individually or as a projects that benefit fellow For seventh-grader group,” added Cantlon. students, school and com- Cale Shaffer, it was an op- The Cicero Kiwanis munity. portunity to help serve his Club sponsors the Build- “Many of our kids school, community and ers Club, K-Kids and Key want to volunteer to help state that attracted him to Club at Hamilton Heights.

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Daily must bend or be lifted up by its movement, good nutrition, and a roots.” – Cochise, Apache Chief positive attitude go a long way. I always enjoy contemplating Someone told me years ago the wisdom of the Native Amer- that I should keep a framed icans, those who had the right to photo of myself from a time in claim this land as their own for my youth in which I felt really centuries. Although my heritage good, healthy, and enjoying life is only 1/16-based on my Native the most. Maybe you were 10, American DNA, I believe that SHARON McMAHON 12, 18 – your choice. You are their relationship with nature still that person (though hope- provided them with some very appropri- fully maybe a little wiser!) and there is no ate analogies for our spiritual and physical reason why you cannot continue to thrive health. This column does not usually ad- and feel good about your life. If you can’t dress spiritual matters so in keeping with run, maybe you can walk or ride a bicy- that norm I will use the quote above to ad- cle. If walking is difficult, make sure you dress our physical health and fitness. are including some form of stretching and Most of us are blessed with relative- movement daily. Get that clarinet or trum- ly good health at least through our ear- pet out of the closet and have some fun. (I ly adulthood. The “big wind” – or even am still twirling my baton!) Watch an old a medium-sized wind – can come at any movie that you enjoyed as a child. Have time. This wind may be in the form of a you always wished to write about a subject very serious diagnosis, a chronic illness you enjoy and become a published author that while not serious could be somewhat – I did it and you can too! Substitute teach- debilitating, an accident, or just the onset ing can keep you connected to young peo- of compromised hearing, sight, or other ple who will one day be working in public age-related issues. How we relate to, and service and making decisions which hope- contend with, these issues will make a dif- fully make our world a better place. Con- ference in our quality of life. tact a childhood friend and laugh about I have been thinking of this more as things you used to do – even if you got into I prepare to enjoy my 50th high school trouble once in a while! Don’t ever give up reunion next month. My late-‘60s high on self-care, no matter your age or circum- school friends are very diverse in the way stances. Bend when that big wind comes that we have faced our life and health chal- up, but don’t let it lift you up by the roots! lenges and whether these strong winds Sharon McMahon, CNWC have bent us or lifted us up by the roots. [email protected] We all know what happens when a tree is The opinions expressed in this article are torn up by the roots … it does not thrive not intended to replace advice of your person- and the outcome is not favorable. Working al physician or licensed health professional. with our health challenges to achieve the Please consult your physician for any issues you best we can be at this or any age is quite may have related to nutrition or fitness activity. Carmel shredding, recycling day next month . . . Fight fraud, shred instead The REPORTER ($10 charge per monitor or TV), all elec- Last year, more than 15.4 million tronics, phones, stereos, headsets, DVD Americans were victims of identity theft. players, any small appliance, IT equipment To help fight fraud, a handful of commu- including hubs, switches, servers, routers, nity groups are joining together for a doc- racks etc.; office equipment including fax ument-shredding, electronics-recycling, machines, copiers phone systems, indus- bulk-item and drug-disposal event from 10 trial electronics, test equipment, medical a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 in the equipment and large appliances including parking lot of Creekside Middle School, refrigerators and freezers. located on the southeast corner of West 126th Street and Shelborne Road. Prescription Drugs Properly removing unused and expired The event is being sponsored by a team medicines from the home helps protect the of organizations including AARP, Carmel environment and our community by keeping Utilities, Carmel Police Department, Crime them out of our water supply and reducing Stoppers of Central Indiana, Technology accidental poisoning and prescription drug Recyclers, Shred-it and WISH-TV. AARP abuse. Uniformed officers will be accepting Indiana will be handing out information pharmaceuticals for proper disposal. about their free Fraud Watch Network. Bulk Items Shredding As part of the City trash program Identity theft is one of the fastest grow- with Republic Services, drop-off of bulky ing crimes today and most identity infor- items will be available free of charge to mation is still obtained through hard copy trash customers. (This is for City trash paper sources. Shredding significantly customers only; an ID or utility bill re- reduces your risk when disposing of con- quired.) Examples of items to drop off fidential information. It is recommended include lawn equipment, carpet, fur- that you shred any documents that include niture, grills (no propane tanks), wa- a signature, account number, social secu- ter heaters, swing sets, mattresses, etc. rity number, medical or legal information. Space is limited and on a first come, first The professional shredding is sponsored served basis. No electronic waste in bulk by Shred-it to benefit Crime Stoppers of item disposal. Those items accepted in Central Indiana. A donation is requested of electronics recycling. $5 per bankers sized box or equivalent. Items Not Accepted Recycling No paints, light bulbs, tires, landscape The recycling drop-off event will be waste, toxic or household hazardous waste. managed by Technology Recyclers. The following items will be accepted: All Future Event Date Computers, servers, peripherals, wiring, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, cable, battery backups, monitors, TVs at Creekside Middle School ReadTheReporter.com

Paul Poteet . . . Follow The Reporter He’s Indiana’s Weatherman! on Facebook! 6 News Noblesville shifts Springtime coming fast at Conner Prairie learning for kids The REPORTER givers to enjoy a quieter experience. We Hours trust that the public will respect this time April 1-30 for guests who will benefit from smaller 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday crowds. You’ll have full access to the park Indoor play spaces, exhibits and out- and its offerings such as interacting with door areas are open. baby animals, self-guided exploration of Closed on Easter, April 1 outdoor historical areas, crafts and more. Admission Please note: 1859 Balloon Voyage will April 1-30 not be flying during this time. If needed, Adults: $18 guests will find designated areas marked as Seniors ages 65 and older: 17 Quiet Spots, which offer a quiet location Youth ages 2-12: $13 with a sensory kit that includes a weighted Members and youth under 2: Free blanket and soft sensory toys, among other Group tours (groups of 15 or more items. Guests must arrive between 9 and should make a reservation by calling Guest 10 a.m. to receive free admission but can Services at 317-776-6000) stay for the entire day. Adults: $13 Fun in the Forge Youth ages 2-12: $9 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7 1859 Balloon Voyage $95 non-member, $90 member Members: $12 Ages 14 and older Non-members: $15 Learn to heat metal in a coal forge and Access Pass shape it on an anvil. Complete several sim- Conner Prairie is proud to partner with ple projects, such as barbeque skewers, other local museums to make family fun a flint and steel firestarter (with -instruc available to more Indiana families. Fami- tions on how to use it) and a dinner bell. lies that participate in any of the state assis- All tools and materials will be provided. tance programs, including Temporary As- Reservations are required. Register on- sistance for Needy Families, food stamps line at connerprairie.org or by calling or Hoosier Healthwise Insurance, can visit 317-776-6000. for just $2 per family member per visit. Prairie Tykes: The Wonderful World Aides enjoy complimentary admission of Mother Goose with employee ID or proof of employment. 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 12, 13 Military Admission Relief $12 child, $11 member Conner Prairie offers admission relief Ages 3-6; children must be accom- to the military by providing free daytime panied by an adult at no charge. Younger general admission to active-duty, retired siblings are welcome. Ages 2 and older re- and veteran military members and 50 per- quire a ticket. Have fun exploring nursery cent off the general admission price for up rhymes together and then meeting some of to five immediate family members. - Mili the animals in the rhymes. Reservations tary ID is required. This discount is valid are required. Register online at conner- Photo provided only for daytime general admission. prairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000. Noblesville Schools hosted the 2018 Miller Shift Learning Showcase with Passport to Hi-Tech students and teachers throughout the district exhibiting a wide variety of Program Series 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 14 Reservations are required for our pro- engaging learning experiences and a choir concert with students from Free with general admission grams. Register online at connerprairie. all seven Noblesville elementary schools. The event was sponsored by Passport to Hi-Tech is the place for org or by calling 317-776-6000. BMO, Gaylor Electric and Greg O’Connor. children, especially girls, to learn about Prairie Tots careers in science, technology, engineer- This 45-minute program for 2-year- ing and math. It’s their ticket for a jour- olds and their parents or grandparents is ney around an increasingly technological filled with fun that includes crafts, singing world. Children can participate in hands- and other activities perfect for toddlers. on experiments, interactive exhibits and Children must be accompanied by an adult discover more about STEM professions at no charge. and opportunities in Indiana and around Prairie Tykes the world. This program is a partnership Parents and grandparents: Connect between Conner Prairie and Women & Hi one-on-one with your little ones (ages 3-6) Tech. Special discounts available to Girl while you make crafts, dance, sing and Scouts, Boy Scouts and STEM Scouts. take part in the special activity of the day. Call Guest Services at 317-776-6000 Younger siblings are welcome; ages 2+ re- for details. quire a ticket. Children must be accompa- Prairie Plates: Tax Day with Taxman nied by an adult at no charge. 6 to 9 p.m. April 15 Prairie Plates Ages 21 and older This unique foodie experience for $95 non-member, $85 member adults celebrates the farm-to-table food Pay Uncle Sam and then join us as Tax- and craft drink movement, featuring the man Brewing Co. brings some real tax re- region’s top chefs and gourmet artisans lief in the form of Belgian-style beers and with dining experiences throughout Con- farm-to-table cuisine. Reservations are re- ner Prairie’s grounds. quired. Register online at connerprairie. Prairie Pursuits org or by calling 317-776-6000. Check out our how-to classes and Prairie Tots: Shaggy Sheep workshops geared toward adults and teens 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m. on a variety of topics. They are ideal for April 20 anyone wanting to discover new talents or $6 youth, $5 member perfect their current skill set. Age 2; children must be accompanied Programs in April by an adult at no charge. Come meet the Early Opening for Guests new mothers and babies on the prairie and with Sensory Issues learn all about wool. Reservations are re- 9 to 10 a.m. April 7 quired. Register online at connerprairie. Free admission for guests on the autism org or by calling 317-776-6000. spectrum or with other sensory or develop- Follow the North Star mental challenges 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 20, 21, 27, 28 Conner Prairie opens one hour ear- Program runs 1 hour and 45 minutes; ly for guests with autism and sensory or developmental challenges and their care- See Conner Prairie . . . Page 7

Cornerstone Lutheran Church welcomes:

The Purduettes Saturday, April 14 @ 7:00 PM 13450 E. 116th Street Fishers, IN

Ticket information: tinyurl.com/PurduettesCLC Adult/Senior: $15.00 *Dinner catered by Famous Dave’s Barbecue. Student/Children: $10.00 Limited seating, must be purchased in advance Dinner Tickets*: $10.00 Hamilton County Including students from the Fishers community: Reporter

CASIE BLAIR* CAROLINE GRUVER CAROLINE SHANLEY ASHLEY STRAUT* KYLEE SWITZER ZANE WRIGHT* More News More Sports Fishers High School Fishers High School Fishers High School HSE High School HSE High School Heritage Christian High School *indicates Senior member of Purduettes

. . . and more readers! For more information, contact Cindy Straut 317.417.1850 | [email protected] News 7 Conner Prairie from Page 6 staggered start times every 15 minutes Shear FUN! $20 person, $17 member 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28, 29 For ages 12 and older; children under Free with general admission age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Discover the art and science of fiber Reservations are required. Register on- through a variety of activities, demonstra- line at connerprairie.org or by calling tions and meet-and-greets with our four- 317-776-6000. legged fiber friends. See the sheep-shear- Follow the North Star is an award-win- ing process up close and experiment with ning, participatory museum theater expe- hands-on activities, such as weaving and rience that demonstrates the wide ranging sewing. Connect with the past by spin- social attitudes toward African-Americans ning wool on an ancient drop spindle in pre-Civil War Indiana. Participants trav- or by learning how the Lenape Indians el back to the year 1836 and assume the used natural fibers to create cordage and role of fugitive slaves seeking freedom weave belts. on the Underground Railroad through In- Basic Knifemaking diana. Traveling as a group, you will en- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28, 29 counter a variety of characters, ranging $235 non-member, $225 member from sympathetic allies to racist antago- Ages 16 and older Photo provided nists. It is a powerful experience that gen- During this two-day course, you'll (From left) IMCU President and CEO Ron Collier, IMCU VP Community erates empathy, provokes discussion and upcycle used steel into hand-forged and Involvement Mandy Emery, Pink Ribbon Connection Executive Director Dori immerses visitors in this important part of finished knives. Learn about proper forg- Sparks-Unsworth and Pink Ribbon Connection Board President Beth Kiggins. our nation’s history. ing, heat treating and handle construction. Light Painting at Conner Prairie Some basic tools and materials are re- 8 to 10 p.m. April 23, 30 quired. Reservations are required. Register $49 per person online at connerprairie.org or by calling IMCU contributes $10K to Ages 14 and older 317-776-6000. Join instructor Marc Lebryk from Rob- erts Camera as he shows you how to un- Try Something New During your next visit, experience Pink Ribbon Connection lock the true potential of your landscape something new through these hands-on photography. Learn to illuminate your activities. All activities are $5 per visitor. photography like Rembrandt by waiting for Cancer Awareness Card until late in the day to photograph Conner Make and Take a Basket The REPORTER “Pink Ribbon Con- locations. The IMCU Can- Prairie landscapes with speedlights. Peo- 2 p.m. daily; ages 4 and older Indiana Members Credit nection could not be more cer Awareness Debit Card ple with all levels of experience in pho- Visit the Loom House and learn simple Union (IMCU) recently pre- excited about the result is free to members with a tography are able to take this class. Res- basket-making skills as you weave a small sented a check for $10,000 of the year-long Breast free checking account and ervations are required. Register online at reed basket. to Pink Ribbon Connection Cancer Awareness Card can be issued immediately robertscamera.com. BANG! Fire a Rifle as part of its exclusive Can- Campaign,” said Dori via IMCU’s instant issue Prairie Tykes: Wool Wonders 2:30 p.m. weekends only; ages 14 and cer Awareness Debit Card Sparks-Unsworth, Execu- program, which allows 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 26, 27 older Program. The IMCU Can- tive Director, Pink Ribbon members to receive their $12 child, $11 member Head to 1863 Civil War Journey to cer Awareness Debit Card Connection. “The $10,000 debit card on the spot. Ages 3-6; children must be accom- learn how a Civil War-era musket was provides an opportunity donation received from Indi- For more information panied by an adult at no charge. Younger loaded and fired, according to military to support many different ana Members Credit Union about the IMCU Cancer siblings are welcome. Ages 2 and older re- protocol. Then fire either a Springfield or types of cancer by benefit- will make a real difference Awareness Debit Card, quire a ticket. Enfield rifle yourself. ing a different local cancer in our ability to serve breast please visit IMCU online Meet the sheep and see how they keep Dip a Candle related organization each cancer patients in Indiana. at, imcu.com, or visit an you warm. Watch how wool is made into 3 p.m. weekdays, ongoing weekends; year. Pink Ribbon Connec- To have IMCU as a part- IMCU branch for details. yarn and then make a sheep craft. Reserva- ages 4 and older tion, a local breast cancer or- ner in our work to provide About Pink Ribbon tions are required. Register online at con- Walk out to the Treetop Workshop and ganization, was the selected free supplies and resources onnection nerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000. hand dip a beeswax candle, the same type beneficiary receiving a por- to anyone going through Pink Ribbon Connec- Arbor Day of candles once used to light homes in the tion of each signature based breast cancer is a true gift to tion is a grass roots organi- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 19th century. transaction made with this us and we are so grateful for zation providing emotional Free with general admission Make a Bead Bracelet card from March 1, 2017 to this partnership.” support, local resources and Get a free tree while supplies last when 3:30 p.m. daily; ages 4 and older Feb. 28, 2018. Ron Collier, President education to breast cancer you visit Conner Prairie on Arbor Day. Get Visit Lenape Indian Camp and discov- Ron Collier, Presi- and CEO of IMCU stated, patients and their fami- outside and connect with nature by seeing er why beads were an important part of the dent and CEO of IMCU, “We are honored to present lies across Indiana. These how many different types of trees you can fur trade. Choose from a variety of authen- and Mandy Emery, VP of Pink Ribbon Connection resources include a peer identify or talk with foresters to discover what tically styled beads as you piece together Community Involvement, this donation through the counseling helpline, free trees grow in Indiana and how they are used. an attractive bracelet of your very own. IMCU, presented the check IMCU Cancer Awareness wigs, bras and prosthet- to Dori Sparks-Unsworth, Card and support them in ics, and a monthly infor- Executive Director, Pink the work they do to serve mation session on current Ribbon Connection, and breast cancer patients breast cancer topics. For Beth Kiggins, Board Presi- in Indiana.” more information, contact dent, Pink Ribbon Connec- The card is available Dori Sparks-Unsworth, tion, at IMCU’s headquar- for issue to members at Executive Director, at ters on Feb. 22. IMCU’s 26 Central Indiana 317-255-PINK (7465).

Find more local news and sports at ReadTheReporter.com 8 News How much did the average Fishers road construction Hoosier make in 1931? updates, week of March 19 The REPORTER The REPORTER tion of 106th Street and Eller Road will be 1838 – The town of closed for two to three weeks for the 106th Metamora was founded with 113th Street Street Infrastructure Project. a plat that consisted of 42 Lane restrictions will begin on 113th lots. The site was chosen for Street between Olio Road and Florida 126th Street its position on the Whitewa- Road on Monday, March 19, to allow for Expect possible lane restrictions on ter Canal. tree clearing prior to the construction of a 126th Street from Allisonville Road to the 1912 – Karl Sekulovich trail and new roundabout. Restrictions will railroad tracks while aerial utility work is was born in Chicago and occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and flag- completed. grew up in Gary, where he gers will be in place to direct traffic. Allisonville Road Resurfacing & was active in the drama de- worth of $2,977. The average annual in- 106th Street partment of Emerson High School. Under come for each working Hoosier was $692. 106th Street is closed to through traffic Intersection Improvements Project the screen name Karl Malden, he became a 1943 – Harvey Weir Cook was killed in from Eller Road to Allisonville Road for Lane restrictions will be in place, as skilled character actor, appearing in scores an airplane crash while training American the 106th Street Infrastructure Proj- weather permits, along Allisonville Road of films. He won an Academy Award for pilots in New Caledonia. Born in Wilkin- ect. Closures for through traffic will also from 126th Street to 131st Street for tree his role in "Streetcar Named Desire." son, he was a decorated pilot of World War take place on Eller Road from Allisonville clearing ahead of the start of the roadway 1912 – The Spades Park Branch Li- I and helped build the first municipal air- Road to Hague Road. For more info on this expansion project. Restrictions will be in brary was dedicated in Indianapolis. An- port in Indianapolis. project, view the Fact Sheet. place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and flag- drew Carnegie built 164 libraries in Indi- 1955 – Crispus Attucks High School, gers will be on site directing traffic, as nec- ana, and this is the only one featuring an led by Coach Ray Crowe, defeated Gary Hoosier Road essary. For more info on this project, view Italianesque style. The Spades Park branch Roosevelt to win the state basketball tour- Beginning on or after March 19, Hoo- the Fact Sheet. continues to serve the community near nament. It was the first all African-Amer- sier Road south of 116th Street will be closed to all traffic through the cemetery Morgan Drive Brookside Park. ican team in the nation to win a state title. Morgan Drive is restricted to one lane 1931 – According to a report from the On the Attucks team was Oscar Robert- for sanitary sewer repairs. A detour will be in place on Cumberland Road while work between Lantern Road and Emmanual National Industrial Conference Board, son, who went on to fame in professional Court for work on stormwater structures. each Indiana citizen had an average net basketball. is completed. 131st Street Interstate 69 Periodic lane restrictions will occur at As part of a $92 million design-build the intersection of 131st Street and Cum- contract, Milestone has added a third lane berland Road as utility relocation work is in each direction to the median, repaired completed. and resurfaced existing pavement, and re- Expect lane restrictions, weather per- habilitated bridges and drainage structures mitting, along 131st Street between Alli- on 15 miles of I-69 in Hamilton and Mad- sonville Road and Lantern Road to allow ison counties. Construction of an addition- for tree clearing prior to the construction of al auxiliary lane between the 116th Street the Conner Trail from Conner Prairie to the entrance ramp to I-69 South and the I-69 Municipal Complex. Lane restrictions will South Exit 204 ramp to 106th Street will also take place on Lantern Road between continue through next spring. 131st Street and Municipal Drive. I-69 South will be temporarily reduced to two lanes to allow space for the State 136th Street Road 37 and 116th Street entrance ramps Lane restrictions will be in place, to safely merge while construction con- weather permitting, along 136th Street be- tinues on the southbound auxiliary lane tween Southeastern Parkway and Prairie between the 116th Street and 106th Street Baptist Road to allow for tree clearing pri- ramps. or to the construction of a new roundabout. Questions about this project should be Meadows Drive directed to INDOT via email or at 1-855- Meadows Drive is closed between 463-6848. Frances Drive and Morgan Drive, weather State Road 37 permitting, for the installation of sanitary The State Road 37 improvement proj- sewer. ect is a $124 million joint project between Eller Road Fishers, Hamilton County, Noblesville, Eller Road is closed to through traffic and INDOT. Questions or concerns may south of 106th Street. Also, the intersec- be directed via email to Drive Fishers. TODAY’S BIBLE READING Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her. Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Matthew 22:28-32 (KJV)

Meeting Notices

The Carmel Redevelopment Commission will The Carmel Redevelopment Commission will hold meet in executive session at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March March 21, 2018 in the Department of Community 21, 2018 in the Council Chambers room on the second Services Conferences Room on the third floor of Car- floor of Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN. mel City Hall, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN. Send Meeting Notices to: [email protected]

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State-bound ‘Hounds

Reporter photo by Richie Hall The Carmel boys basketball team is headed back to the Class 4A state finals for the first time in five years. The Greyhounds beat previously undefeated South Bend Riley 63-43 to win the 4A north semi-state at Lafayette Jefferson on Saturday. Carmel dominates Riley for semi-state championship, gets rematch with Warren Central at Bankers Life By RICHIE HALL Carmel is headed back to the Class 4A "It feels amazing," said junior Andrew Riley went on its most serious run at that Reporter Sports Editor boys basketball state finals for the first time Owens, one of three Carmel players to reach point, eventually cutting the lead to 22-20 In the first half, Carmel went outside. In in five years. The No. 10-ranked 'Hounds double figures in the game. "I'm speechless by the middle point of the period. the second half, Carmel went inside. stunned No. 2 and previously undefeated right now. We played so well. I can't put it But Carmel got going again and finished In the end, the Greyhounds are going to South Bend Riley 63-43 to win the 4A north into words how awesome this feeling is." the half on a 10-1 run. Owens was the Bankers Life Fieldhouse. semi-state championship, which took place This will be the Greyhounds' first catalyst again, making two more 3-pointers, Saturday afternoon at Lafayette Jefferson. appearance at state since they won back in the second of which was a buzzer-beater to 2013. Ryan Osborn was an assistant coach put the 'Hounds up 32-21. on that team, now he's taking Carmel back Carmel sailed through the second half to the 4A championship game as a first-year untroubled. The Greyhounds showed off head coach. their inside game in the third quarter, with "I'm trying to enjoy it," said Osborn. "It's Owens and Mulloy both scoring six points been a lot of fun." each: Owens made back-to-back layins, then The Wildcats held the lead only once Mulloy got back-to-back inside baskets. during the game, when Shamar Dilliard Both would get one more layin before the immediately drained a 3-pointer seconds end of the period. after the opening tip. After that, Carmel went "We got to keep going," said Mulloy. on an 11-0 run and was only challenged once "We couldn't just stall the whole time, we thereafter in the entire game. had to keep going." John Michael Mulloy got the 'Hounds on But, there was certainly nothing wrong the board with a layin, then Carmel drained with one more long-range basket: Eddie Gill three consecutive 3-pointers. Cole Jenkins threw in a 3-pointer late in the period. That was first; his triple gave the Greyhounds a gave Carmel its biggest lead of the game at 5-3 lead that they would never relinquish. 49-27. Owens then stepped up with back-to-back "He's given us a heck of a run," said 3s. Osborn. "His athleticism, his defense." "That's what we wanted to do," said In the fourth quarter, the Greyhounds got Mulloy. The 6-10 junior Butler commit said it done from the free-throw line, making 10 his team wanted to start out hot and not “let of 12 foul shots. Windlan provided some them push us around. We needed to be the more nice minutes in the period, with four aggressor." points. Eventually, Carmel finished the first Mulloy wound up with a double-double quarter ahead 19-12. Mulloy converted a of 18 points and 15 rebounds. Owens added three-point play to give his team a 14-5 lead 16 points and Gill scored 11. Carmel had a midway through the period, and Jenkins supremely efficient shooting night, going drained another 3. 19-of-33 from the field, a rate of 57.6 The three-for-all continued in the second percent. The 'Hounds were 8-of-16 from quarter, with Karsten Windlan's '3' putting 3-point land. the Greyhounds up by nine again, 22-13. Carmel is now 21-7 for the season and will play an old Metropolitan Conference rival next Saturday (March 24) for the Class 4A state championship. The 'Hounds will take on Warren Central, the top-ranked team in the state. "It's another game for us," said Owens. "On to the next one. They beat us on a last-second shot, so we're going to remem- ber that." Warren beat Carmel 66-65 on Feb. 16 on a buzzer-beater (of course) in a game that gave the Warriors an undefeated MIC championship. The Warriors beat New Albany to win the 4A south semi-state at Seymour, with David Bell making a buzzer-beater to secure a 64-62 win in front of a sold-out crowd. The win ended the high-school career of New Albany's Romeo Langford, who finished as Indiana's third-highest career scorer with 3,002 points. Remarkably, it is Warren's first-ever semi-state championship. The Greyhounds, meanwhile, collected their sixth semi-state title with this win. The others came in 1970, 1977, 1993, 2012 and 2013. Carmel's 1977, 2012 and 2013 state appearances ended in state championships. Turn to Page 10 for a boxscore. 10 Sports

New coach, strong sophomores Royals return many for Carmel this season By RICHIE HALL big-hitting juniors Reporter Sports Editor This season will likely be the start of a new chapter for the Carmel softball team's history book. By RICHIE HALL her 35 hits. Nicole Lang batted in 11 runs. The Greyhounds have a new coach this year, Ginger Britton. She will take over a team Reporter Sports Editor Senior Nicole Dillow is also back, with that definitely trends to the young side - of the 15 girls on the varsity roster, eight of them With a wealth of big hitters returning 32 hits and 27 runs to her credit from last are sophomores. But many of those sophomores also played varsity last year as freshmen, to the Royals roster, the Hamilton South- year. Dillow had three homers, seven so there is a healthy dose of experience on the team. eastern softball team undoubtedly has high doubles and 18 RBIs. "This year we are looking forward to a young starting line up with a few key returning expectations for this season. Sophomore Jaylah Guilliam will return varsity players," said Britton. The Royals had a fantastic 2017 in the pitching circle for the Royals this On top of the list is Stormy Kotzelnick, one of those sophomores. Kotzelnick had an season, finishing 18-9 and winning their season. As a freshman, Guilliam compiled amazing freshman year, batting .600 and leading Carmel in almost every offensive first sectional and regional championships an 8-3 record last season, with 71 strike- category: Hits (45), runs scored (39), runs batted in (34), home runs (11) and doubles (10). since 2014. Southeastern then advanced to outs and a 3.58 earned-run average. While Kotzelnick will provide an automatic spark to the line-up, the Greyhounds did the semi-state championship game before Southeastern will play back-to-back graduate several seniors from last year's team that were .300, and in a couple cases .400, falling to eventual Class 4A state champion home games to open its season. The Royals hitters. Crown Point. host Carmel on Tuesday and then play But the sophomore class has other good players, too. Sarah Goddard is another key The offensive contingent that's coming North Central on Wednesday. returner who brings back a .338 average, including 26 hits and 19 RBIs. Darby Roberts back for HSE includes two juniors that hit is one of two seniors on the team, and she helped out last year with 11 RBIs and five north of .400 last season. Abby Taylor Southeastern roster doubles. averaged a team-high .478 and also led the Seniors: Nicole Dillow, Holly Hosfield, Other players returning with varsity experience are senior Sydney Fox, junior Hannah Royals in hitting (43), runs scored (32), Courtney Kocal, Ahliza Moore, Hailey Jungblut and sophomores Brooke Bair, Sommer Edwards and Maddie Searles. triples (three) and stolen bases (10). Ogan, Bre Zook. "With being such a large group of underclassman, I am excited to see them work Another junior, Libby Ratliff, returns Juniors: Nicole Lang, Jordan Rager, together and really solidify as a team working for a similar goal," said Britton. "Along a .407 average, along with 37 hits, 23 RBIs Libby Ratliff, Abby Taylor, Abbey Will- with the younger girls there are key leadership roles being filled by the upperclassman." and a team-leading nine doubles. Other mann. Pitching-wise, Edwards returns after posting a 7-5 record last year. She led the team juniors that return are Jordan Rager, who Sophomores: Olivia Bucher, Jaylah in strikeouts with 42. Searles made a handful of circle appearances as well. led HSE in RBIs with 29, and also counted Guilliam, Lillian Leiner, Kaelin Wincek. "The pitching staff is relatively new to the varsity level, but with four pitchers, our three home runs and seven doubles among Freshman: Ava Aguilar. goal is to play off each other’s strengths as everyone sees innings," said Britton. Carmel is scheduled to open its season on the road, with games at Hamilton Southeastern on Tuesday and at Cathedral on Thursday. NHS girls lacrosse wins at home Carmel roster Seniors: Sydney Fox, Darby Roberts. The Noblesville varsity girls lacrosse Westminster Christian Academy from St. Juniors: Hannah Jungblut, Ariana Zdobylak. team made school history on Saturday by Louis, Missouri by the score of 11-10. Sophomores: Brooke Bair, Sommer Edwards, Sarah Goddard, Cate Harden, winning its first home game of its inaugural Noblesville is now 2-2-1 for the season. Stormy Kotzelnick, Lauren Reiter, Olivia Roop, Maddie Searles. season as a school sponsored sport. Both teams started hot, tallying two Freshmen: Sophia Derziotis, Ella Greenawald, Megan Nichols. The Millers defeated the Wildcats of goals apiece in the first 1:41 of the game, but the Wildcats had the upper hand at halftime by a score of 8-6. The Millers' defense took over the second half by keeping the Wildcats scoreless for the first 23 minutes of the half. Noblesville junior Erin Wilson led the team on defense by grabbing 11 ground- balls, forcing three turnovers and making an interception. Junior Kayla Kubel was the offensive leader scoring three goals. The Millers also controlled the draws by winning 13 of 23 times, led by junior Kat Green (five draws). The Millers host Guerin Catholic on Tuesday, March 20. The varsity Laxers will play at 6 p.m. and the junior varsity will play at 7:30 p.m. Carmel boxscore Carmel 63, South Bend Riley 43 Carmel FG FT TP PF Cole Jenkins 2-5 0-0 6 5 Eddie Gill 2-7 6-7 11 4 Luke Heady 0-0 4-6 4 2 Andrew Owens 6-7 0-0 16 1 John Michael Mulloy 7-10 4-5 18 0 Jalen Whack 0-1 0-0 0 1 Alex Jackson 0-0 0-0 0 0 Karsten Windlan 2-3 3-4 8 2 Totals 19-33 17-22 63 15 Score by Quarters Riley 12 9 10 12 - 43 Carmel 19 13 17 14 - 63 Carmel 3-point shooting (8-16) Owens 4-5, Jenkins 2-5, Gill 1-3, Windlan 1-1, Whack 0-1, Mulloy 0-1. Carmel rebounds (31) Mulloy 15, Gill 2, Heady 2, Owens 2, Windlan 1, team 9. Sports 11

Saturday’s scores New York 124, Charlotte 101 Milwaukee 122, Atlanta 117 Cleveland 114, Chicago 109 Washington 109, Indiana 102 Memphis 101, Denver 94 NBA standings Houston 107, New Orleans 101 San Antonio 117, Minnesota 101 Brooklyn 114, Dallas 106 Utah 103, Sacramento 97 Eastern Conference Western Conference Atlantic W L PCT. GB Northwest W L PCT. GB x-Toronto 52 17 .754 - Portland 43 26 .623 - x-Boston 47 22 .681 5.0 Oklahoma City 42 29 .592 2.0 Philadelphia 38 30 .559 13.5 Utah 40 30 .571 3.5 New York 25 45 .357 27.5 Minnesota 40 30 .571 3.5 Brooklyn 22 48 .314 30.5 Denver 38 32 .543 5.5 Central W L PCT. GB Pacific W L PCT. GB Cleveland 40 29 .580 - y - Golden State 53 17 .757 - Indiana 40 30 .571 0.5 L.A. Clippers 37 31 .544 15.0 Milwaukee 37 32 .536 3.0 L.A. Lakers 31 38 .449 21.5 Detroit 30 39 .435 10.0 Sacramento 23 48 .324 30.5 Chicago 24 45 .348 16.0 Phoenix 19 52 .268 34.5 Southeast W L PCT. GB Southwest W L PCT. GB Washington 40 30 .571 - y - Houston 55 14 .797 - Miami 37 33 .529 3.0 San Antonio 40 30 .571 15.5 Charlotte 30 40 .429 10.0 New Orleans 39 30 .565 16.0 Orlando 21 49 .300 19.0 Dallas 22 48 .314 33.5 Atlanta 20 50 .286 20.0 Memphis 19 50 .275 36.0 x - clinched playoff berth y - clinched division Short-handed Pacers fall at Washington

By GREG RAPPAPORT The Pacers needed a spark to have any closing minutes. Moments after, Lance Stephenson con- Courtesy nba.com/pacers chance to mount a comeback, and they To start the night, the Pacers looked verted on a circus-shot layup while being In a game that Indiana trailed by as much found one in the play of Lance Stephenson. dialed in out of the gates, making their first dragged to the court by Beal. Stephenson's as 21 points, the Pacers looked as if they The electric shooting guard — who finished three field goals of the evening. But after shot somehow spun off the glass and in, might have another comeback in the works, with a season-high 25 points and dished out jumping ahead in the opening minutes, the getting the score to an 81-68 Wizards lead chopping their deficit down to just nine five assists — played with an edge in the Wizards used a 12-2 scoring run to charge following his and-one free throw. points after back-to-back threes to begin the second half, at one point completing a in front and ended the first quarter leading But to close the half, Wizards forward fourth quarter. highlight-reel and-one while being dragged 25-20. Kelly Oubre connected on a 3-pointer, But with Myles Turner and Domantas to the mat by Wizards guard Bradley Beal. With primarily Pacers bench players in leaving the Wizards with a 15-point edge Sabonis each sidelined by ankle sprains, the "He was aggressive. He was making the game, Indiana started to close the gap, entering the final quarter in D.C. shorthanded Pacers were unable to leave the plays," explained Pacers head coach Nate tying things up at 33 on a 3-pointer from the The Pacers opened up the fourth quarter nation's capital with a victory, falling 109- McMillan. "I thought he was able to get to corner sent in from Bogdanovic. on the right note, getting back-to-back 3- 102 to the Washington Wizards on Saturday the basket and give us something off the But for the remainder of the half, it was pointers from Boganovic and Collison to get night. bench. That was positive. We needed that." all Washington as the Wizards outscored the lead back to single digits, triggering a "It was a tough loss," said Victor When Indiana opened the fourth quarter, Indiana 32-25 in the quarter to take a 57-45 quick timeout from Washington head coach Oladipo after the game. "We learned from Bojan Bogdanovic sent home a 3-pointer lead into the locker room. Scott Brooks. it, move on. You got to have short-term from the wing. Following the make, the Coming out of the break, Washington's But from that point forward, the Wizards memory especially now during the end of Pacers got a stop and delivered the rebound blitz continued as Beal and the Wizards took full control of the game, getting their the year and get ready for Monday." to Stephenson, who raced down the court jumped ahead 71-51 in the opening six lead back to 20 as Washington closed out The loss at the Capital One Arena could and dropped a dime to Darren Collison in minutes of the quarter. During the stretch, the victory on its home floor. be one the Pacers (40-30) look back on at the corner, who swished a three to chop the Indiana's offense continued to stagnate, "Every game is important," Oladipo said. the season's end, as Washington secured the deficit to just nine points. scoring just six points over the first 6:04 of "We just got to show a little bit of resiliency. head-to-head tiebreaker with Indiana 2-1 — Following the bucket, Washington (40- play in the second half. Every game is important, whether it's on the a factor that could impact the playoff 30) regained its footing, jumping back ahead After seeing the Wizards' lead balloon road, whether it's at home. We've proven we seeding come April. by 20 and controlling the game for the to 21, the Pacers began the tall task of can win on the road but every game is The third quarter was when things truly majority of the fourth quarter — with the chipping away at the deficit. With 3:06 important. We got to take it one game at a fell apart for Indiana, as Washington got its exception of a spirited but ultimately unsuc- remaining in the third, Bogdanovic buried a time, value every possession and value every lead to a game-high 21 points. cessful run by the Pacers' bench unit in the 3-point from the corner to get it down to 16. game."