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Carmel | Fishers | Noblesville | Westfield News Gathering Like & Partner Follow us! HIGH: 66 LOW: 42 First dealer to Noblesville to consider be charged in wheel tax, excise surcharge overdose death By JEFF JELLISON first signif- sult of a 24 strategies forward. now sentenced Reporter Publisher icant finan- percent re- “We’ve looked at a number cial steps duction in of different strategies and- op The REPORTER At Tuesday’s Noblesville the council traffic on tions for funding this project,” A Noblesville man, Justin R. Yeary, has Common Council meeting, Dep- would take State Road Light said. “A new user fee or been sentenced for Dealing in a Controlled uty Mayor Matt Light introduced regarding 32 through excise surtax isn’t something Substance Resulting in Death. two proposed ordinances that the fund- the down- we undertake lightly, but we Yeary was arrested will increase vehicle registration ing of the town area. think it is an appropriate com- in April 2019 in con- fees in the City of Noblesville. Pleasant Light ponent to the overall funding nection with a drug Light presented to the coun- Street Proj- said the strategy for this very important transaction that took cil a proposal that would imple- ect. Light Jensen Pleasant project for Noblesville.” place in Noblesville ment a Motor Vehicle Wheel The Pleasant Street Project Street Project is Mayor Jensen’s Mayor Chris Jensen told in which he sold drugs Tax and an Excise Surcharge is expected to exceed $113.5 number one road infrastruc- the Reporter the Wheel Tax to Tyler Humphrey, for all vehicles registered with- million in cost and serve as a ture priority, and the passing of and Excise Surcharge could be which resulted in in the city limits. bypass around downtown No- the fees are critical in terms of Humphrey’s death. Light said the taxes are the blesville, with an expected re- moving the financial funding See Wheel Tax . . . Page 2 Yeary was the first person to be charged Yeary and convicted in Ham- ilton County on a charge of Dealing in a Fishers Youth Assistance Program Controlled Substance Resulting in Death. The relatively new statute was creat- ed during the 2018 legislative session and signed into law by the Governor Eric Hol- needs your time, monetary support comb. The REPORTER provides Ardagh “It is part of our mission to as- The statute provides police and prose- Fishers Youth Assistance break- Group, sist the community we love and cutors with an additional tool to combat the Program (FYAP) is seeking fast and Four Day give back whenever we can. The opioid crisis – charging drug dealers with the monetary and volunteer support lunch for Ray, the kids in our community needed death of the person to whom they sold drugs. for its annual meals programs 700 youth Broom help, and we were able to step – Snack Attack and the 2021 during a Family, up and help in a time of need. See Year y . . . Page 2 Summer Meals program – that nine-week several lo- We are so excited our business provide food and additional re- period over cal church- is able to make an impact right sources for hundreds of Hamil- the summer es and here in our own backyard.” Making sense ton Southeastern Schools chil- months. individual The depth of the impact dren each year. Several Graham Felix donors. made since 2014 through FYAP Snack Attack distributes groups supported FYAP meals “We wanted to support programs has been felt in the of property tax more than 2,900 snacks to 429 programs in 2020, including the FYAP because Four Day Ray is Hamilton County Court system. students each week throughout Hamilton County Commission- part of the Fishers community,” “We have seen a decrease assessments the HSE Schools calendar year. ers, Central Indiana Community said Brian Graham, President The Summer Meals program Foundation, the Care Institute, and Owner of Four Day Ray. Property assess- COLUMNIST See FYAP . . . Page 2 ment and its effect on taxation is a somewhat complicated subject for many folks, but I New state program aims to help people with will give you my un- derstanding of it. mental health challenges improve their lives Thousands of Hamilton County res- resentative if certain plan so it can follow up with The REPORTER idents and business FRED SWIFT Governor Eric Holcomb re- of a mobile conditions the patient and offer them the owners received reas- The County Line cently signed into law House integrated are met. services and support they need sessment notices last Enrolled Act 1118, which aims healthcare “As it to get back on their feet.” week notifying them of changes in the tax- to facilitate the sharing of men- program is, those State Rep. Donna Schaib- able valuation of their property. Most prop- tal health safety plans with first or a repre- who are ley (R) carried the bill across erties have had assessments increased and responders to ensure the safe sentative trans- the finish line to the governor's there have been more increases on struc- transition of patients back into of a men- ported by desk during the 2021 legislative tures than land this year. a community. tal health police or session. She said this new law The increases are based on the recent Former judge and current commu- paramed- is a step in the right direction to Nation Schaibley sales of comparable properties in the im- Hamilton County Councilor nity para- ics to a help endangered adults get fol- mediate area of a subject home or property. Steve Nation collaborated with medicine program to request a psychiatric center are eval- low-up care and connect them The real estate market is "hot" in Hamilton local lawmakers to help craft patient's individualized mental uated, given a mental health to services to improve their County, and assessments reflect this. this new law to help more Hoo- health safety plan from a psy- safety plan, and sent on their quality of life. Countywide, the increase in the to- siers struggling with mental chiatric crisis center, psychiat- way,” Nation said. “This law "This is a community-based tal gross taxable valuation (the tax base) health challenges. According to ric inpatient unit, or psychiatric allows the transporting agency Nation, this would allow a rep- residential treatment provider to request a copy of that safety See Improve . . . Page 2 See County Line . . . Page 2 Lynn Gang given Rampart Come celebrate the ‘Spring Swing Award for his public service Grand Opening’ of Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel The REPORTER Hotel Carmichael and the City of Carmel invite the community to cele- brate the grand opening of Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Central In- diana’s newest entertain- ment club inside the new boutique hotel at Carmel Feinstein Large Brainard City Center. performance by Feinstein throughout and helps so- The opening will fea- and Large on-stage Sun- lidify Carmel’s status as ture four days of music day, May 16. the best place to embrace from Emmy and Gram- Click here for tick- the era of the world’s my nominated performer et information on these greatest music.” Michael Feinstein – who events. Feinstein’s is located owns and operates sim- “We are so excited to on the lower level of Ho- ilar clubs in New York celebrate the grand open- tel Carmichael. It is billed and California – and na- ing of this fabulous and as an upscale dinner caba- tionally celebrated singer, timeless supper club that ret where visitors and ho- songwriter and actress will provide Carmel res- tel guests can experience Storm Large of Pink Mar- idents and visitors with classic dining at its best tini fame. a chance to experience in a creative and inspiring The grand opening the sounds of the Amer- space, sophisticated ambi- weekend begins with a ican Songbook, brought ance and lively entertain- to life by Michael Fein- ment. The intimate venue Photo provided Thursday, May 13 cham- Hamilton County Commissioners Steve Dillinger, Mark Heirbrandt pagne toast, ribbon cut- stein and some of the na- features 150 seats, but due and Christine Altman recently presented Lynn Gang with the Rampart ting and a sold-out per- tion’s top performers,” to COVID restrictions, Award for outstanding public service to the community. Gang served formance by Feinstein. said Carmel Mayor Jim only 75 will be available for 36 years helping the Clerk’s office in over 60 elections. The Rampart It continues Friday and Brainard. “This club is an for these shows. Each Award is bestowed upon those who have given generously of their Saturday, May 14-15, integral part of the Hotel seat has an outstanding time to make Hamilton County a better place. Honorees also have an with two nights of per- Carmichael, which is in- view of the stage – and it attitude of teamwork, a generosity of spirit, and a desire to tirelessly formances by Large and spired by the support and celebrate the people and communities of Hamilton County. will culminate with a joint Songbook See Feinstein’s . . . Page 2 2 News & Views Wheel Tax Yeary from Page 1 from Page 1 used for any road construc- cles registered in the City of of more than 11,000 pounds Dealing in a Controlled munity Corrections. with recommendations and tion project; however, the Noblesville will be subject Vehicles exempt from Substance Resulting in Following his prison payment of costs associated funds would be specifically to the Motor Vehicle Li- the Wheel Tax are vehicles Death is a Level 1 felony term, Yeary will be placed with assessment, referral, earmarked for the Pleasant cense Excise Tax Surtax in (1) owned by the state, (2) and is the most serious drug on probation for a period of and recommended educa- Street Project. the amount of $25: owned by a state agency of offense in the Indiana Code. four years under the stan- tion/treatment. “We are projecting it • Passenger motor vehi- the state, (3) owned by a Hamilton County Supe- dard conditions and the fol- Yeary will be granted to generate approximately cles political subdivision of the rior Court 1 Judge Michael lowing special conditions: accrued time and good-time $1.8 million per year, or an • Motorcycles state, (4) subject to the mu- Casati sentenced Yeary to 1. Successfully complete credit for 484 actual days estimated $30 million over • Motor driven cycles nicipal vehicle excise tax 35 years in the Indiana De- any community corrections served (April 15, 2019 to a 20-year funding plan,” • Collector vehicles imposed under Ind. Code partment of Correction with placement imposed; and Jan. 13, 2020, and Oct. 8 Jensen said. • Trailer vehicles with 6-3.5-10, (5) a bus owned 28 years executed with the 2. Evaluation by, com- 2020 to May 5, 2021) prior According to Light, 12 a declared gross weight of or operated by a religious Indiana Department of Cor- pliance with, and comple- to sentencing for a total of cities throughout the state 9,000 pounds or less or nonprofit youth organi- rection and three years as di- tion of CARE or equivalent 645 days toward the execut- have implemented a wheel • Trucks with a declared zation and used to transport rect and open commitment drug/alcohol treatment pro- ed sentence after the addi- tax and excise surcharge, gross weight of 11,000 persons to religious ser- to Hamilton County Com- gram, including compliance tion of 161 credit days. including Fishers. pounds or less vices or for the benefit of its If approved by the coun- • Mini-trucks members, (6) a school bus, cil, the taxes would begin • Military vehicles (7) a motor vehicle that is County Line being collected in 2022 with In addition, the follow- funeral equipment and that from Page 1 each individual’s registra- ing vehicles will be subject is used in the operation of tion renewal. to a Wheel Tax of $40: funeral services (as defined appears to have increased Assessor Robin Ward. want to see higher taxes un- Jensen said the first -op • Buses in Ind. Code 25-15-2-17), from $42.3 billion last year But, if the final net - as less absolutely necessary, portunity for the council to • Recreational vehicles or (8) any other vehicle ex- to about $47.3 billion this sessed value expands anoth- but even fewer understand vote on the proposal would • Semitrailers empt pursuant to Ind. Code year or about 12 percent, er 10 or 12 percent this year the taxation system and by May 25, and the public • Trailers with a de- 6-3.5-11-4. which is a tremendous one- as expected, and city, coun- when to voice their opin- would have an opportunity clared gross weight of more Additional information year increase. ty, schools and libraries hold ions. to comment prior to the vote. than 9,000 pounds for the Pleasant Street Proj- The net valuation, yet next year's spending to only Appeals of higher as- According to the ordi- • Trucks and tractors ect can be found at Reimag- to be calculated, is much modest increases, then in- sessments are an option for nance, the following vehi- with a declared gross weight inePleasantSt.com. lower due to the various dividual tax bills next year homeowners and business- deductions including home- should not rise significantly es. Later this year, there stead exemptions, tax abate- or, in some cases, at all. are public hearings on next ments, etc. If, on the other hand, year's proposed budgets. FYAP But, it will be a big in- elected officials decide to In some Indiana coun- from Page 1 crease nevertheless, which make the most of the big ties, the tax base is static or in the number of kids de- tribute to both programs, approach to coordinate the comes largely from new increase in the tax base, and shrinking and property tax tained in our detention cen- including: community’s vast array of construction and trend- leave their tax rates as they hikes are absolutely nec- ter and who have ended up • Volunteer talents, services and resourc- ing upward in the value of are or increase them, most essary to maintain public in the judicial system over • Summer Meals and es to help youth and empow- existing homes and busi- individual home owners services. But, not in Ham- the last several years,” said Snack Attack wish list pur- er parents and caregivers. nesses. Estimates from the could expect a major hike in ilton County. It's one of the Paul Felix, Hamilton Coun- chases and shipping FYAP early intervention county assessor are prelimi- their tax bill. advantages of living in the ty Circuit Court Judge and • Donate funds to sup- advocates connect clients nary and unofficial, stressed Few property owners state's wealthiest county. FYAP board member. “Our port meals programs with resources in the areas of Fishers Early Intervention • Sponsor a child for child wellness, basic needs, Advocates have done a Summer Meals Program for caregiver support, social Feinstein’s wonderful job identifying $160 engagement, extended aca- from Page 1 challenges early in the lives FYAP serves as an ear- demic support and judicial also includes a private din- of Americans and even musical celebration of the of these kids so they don’t ly intervention advocate for prevention. If you are a fam- ing area available for small more across the globe who American Songbook. head down a much more de- youth ages 3-17 who are fac- ily who could benefit from gatherings and corporate have found a way to tap into • 4:30 p.m. – Ribbon structive path in the future. ing challenging life circum- this support, please complete outings. American culture in their cutting and grand opening There are many oppor- stances. The local nonprofit a self-referral at youthassis- “Like we do with our own lands. From record- of Feinstein’s in the main tunities and ways to con- organization takes a holistic tance.org/fishers. clubs in Manhattan, Califor- ings that have earned him lobby of Hotel Carmichael, nia and San Francisco, our five Grammy Award nomi- open to the community, goal is to bring to life the nations to his Emmy nom- with Mayor Jim Brainard, Correction Improve inated PBS-TV specials, his Michael Feinstein, hotel from Page 1 Great American songbook A story published in on stage and it is perhaps acclaimed NPR series and management and city offi- Wednesday’s Reporter solution to help our state's Ford (D), Mike Bohacek most appropriate to do this concerts spanning the globe cials. about the groundbreak- most vulnerable Hoosiers (R), and Lonnie Randolph in Carmel, where the Amer- – in addition to his appear- • 5 p.m. – Feinstein’s ing on the new county through a crisis situation (D), and the bill made its ican Songbook Foundation ances at iconic venues such officially opens for opening parking garage incor- and beyond that immediate way through the Senate. is headquartered.” Feinstein as The White House, Buck- night on the lower level of rectly stated the event emergency care," Schaib- “Oftentimes, we have no said. “Here in Carmel, we ingham Palace, Hollywood the Hotel Carmichael. Open was held Tuesday morn- ley said. "Allowing these way of identifying the folks strive to continue building Bowl, Carnegie Hall and to those who have tickets ing. The groundbreaking trained paramedics access in our community who need our collection of musical Sydney Opera House – his for the show that night. (The took place Monday. to the individual's safety mental health support until work as an educator and ar- event is already sold out). The Reporter regrets archives from the 1920s plan will ensure the person they’ve committed a crime through the 60s and beyond chivist define Feinstein as Friday and Saturday, the error. in need will get the proper or are arrested,” Nation one of the most important – the music we grew up May 14-15 treatment and care." said. “We need to figure out with and the culture that has musical forces of our time. This legislation was also how to identify these folks had such a powerful influ- Here is the preliminary • Storm Large of Pink co-authored by State Reps. before that happens.” ence on music and perform- schedule of events at the Martini fame will take the Accurate Jerry Torr (R) and Cindy Nation estimates up to ers today.” Hotel Carmichael: stage for two nights of en- tertainment at 7:30 p.m. Ledbetter (R). It was spon- 800 people in Hamilton Feinstein’s work with Thursday, May 13 sored and co-sponsored by County could benefit from Balanced the American Songbook • 4 p.m. – Champagne Sunday, May 16 State Sens. Scott Baldwin the act, which will become Foundation has made him (R), Michael Crider (R), JD law on July 1, 2021. Toast at Adagio Lounge, • Michael Feinstein and the nation’s most prominent just off the main lobby at Storm Large will join to- Local source of information about the Hotel Carmichael. 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Indiana Arts Commission federal funds for region- $20,000 Christian, 16, is a white and other Indiana nonprofit al, state, and local impact, "From rural towns to male, standing 5-foot-9, arts organizations and pro- reinforcing the network of big cities, arts and creativity weighing 150 pounds, with gramming providers during support that is vital for a strengthen the fabric of In- brown curly hair (sides are the second round of grants healthy arts ecosystem." diana’s communities,” said short), and brown eyes. for fiscal year 2021. Indiana grants include: Indiana Arts Commission He was last wearing blue Locally, the Great • Artmix Inc., Indianap- Executive Director Lewis jeans, black and white ten- American Songbook Foun- olis, $30,000 Ricci. “These funds will nis shoes, and a fluorescent dation, headquartered in • DePauw University, allow Indiana communities yellow shirt with “S & P Carmel, received $10,000. Greencastle, $15,000 to continue to bolster their Outdoor Living” on the These funds will sup- • Great American recovery efforts, celebrate front. port the arts in areas such as Songbook Foundation, their local culture, and pro- The top priority in this cultural tourism, communi- Carmel, $10,000 mote connection and cohe- case is to see Christian ty revitalization, economic • Indiana Arts Commis- sion. We are grateful for the return safely. Detectives development, education, sion, statewide, $848,900 support and partnership of have been actively investi- and health and human ser- • Indiana Writers Cen- the National Endowment gating this case since April vices. ter, , $10,000 for the Arts.” 30, and the investigation "As the country and the • Muncie Arts and For more information revealed that Christian arts sector begin to work Culture Council, Muncie, on the projects included in planned to run away and towards a post-pandemic $10,000 the Arts Endowment grant voluntarily left without world, the National En- • New Harmony Proj- announcement, visit arts. permission. Photo provided dowment for the Arts is ect, Indianapolis, $20,000 gov/news. Please submit informa- so the information can be tigation. If the information tion by calling (317) 776- handled by detectives as- is time sensitive, please call From the desk of Hamilton Heights 5848 or visiting this link signed to the active inves- dispatch at (317) 773-1282. Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood Full Time CusTodial PosiTions Update #59 COLUMNIST health agencies. the Ryan White Scholarship from Dr. Derek They invested Fund. On Friday, members 2nd and 3rd shiFT Arrowood, Su- many hours en- of our high school Business perintendent, suring that staff Professionals of America amilTon ouTheasTern Chools Hamilton Heights were well-pre- chapter spent a day of ser- h s s School Corpora- pared, protocols vice working with the Indy Hamilton Southeastern Schools is seeking full-time, year-round tion. were in place, Parks and Recreation De- custodians for our 2nd and 3rd shifts at Fishers High School. May is al- and any signs partment as part of National The successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age, pass ways an incred- of illness quick- BPA Day of Service. They ibly busy month Dr. derek arrowood ly addressed all spread mulch and volley- a local/state/federal background check, and will work under in our schools. Heights Superintendent while continuing ball sand, and painted tables immediate supervision cleaning and maintaining the school. As I looked at to meet the stan- to assist with beautification my calendar it is chock-full dard requirements of their efforts of a downtown park. Starting wage is $15.23 per hour, of the type of student ac- jobs. Thank you for your We are pleased to share tivities, spring sports, ban- diligence and dedication to that the Hamilton Heights and positions offer benefits, paid time off quets, end-of-year concerts, support students and staff to Food Pantry has returned to and paid holidays. senior trips and graduation their safe return to in-person in-person service and will ceremonies that signal the learning. be open on Monday, May Applicants should apply on-line on the Hamilton end of the year is near. The In case you missed it, 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. Kindly Southeastern Schools website, fact that we are together, in Volume #66 of my monthly enter through Door A of the school, and can experience update (April) may be one high school. hseschools.org a more traditional close of the best to date. It fea- On a side note, the Cice- HSE Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. to the school year is really tures several of our amaz- ro Friends of the Park will something to celebrate in ing students, a time lapse kick off its summer concert and of itself. video, a special thank you season with the smooth On the topic of cele- to one of our community sounds of our award-win- brating, Wednesday was partners, Student Activity ning high school and middle the last day of National Center update, and a special school Jazz Bands this Sun- Nurses Appreciation Week. shout out about recognizing day, May 16 at Red Bridge I may be biased, but we the award our cafeteria staff Community Park beginning have an incredible nurs- received. You can check it at 6 p.m. Bring a chair and ing staff serving Hamilton out here. enjoy live music performed Heights. Danielle Hess and Speaking of amazing, by some of our best student Tasha Smith (HHES), Lori our middle school choir musicians. Jones and Amber Osswald program made school his- On behalf of the Ham- (HHMS), and Erin Bilder- tory by earning its first All ilton Heights School Cor- back (HHHS) each play a School Music Award by the poration, I want to extend significant role in keeping Indiana State School Music again our deep gratitude our schools, students, and Association. Last week, 35 to our greater Hamilton communities safe. This was middle school and 49 high Heights community, who even more evident over the school students were in- continue to show they are past year as they helped our ducted into their respective with us in every way wheth- schools prepare for, address, Honor Society programs. er it is to celebrate student and remain in compliance The high school Student successes or rally in solidar- with frequently changing Government organization ity and compassion during COVID-19 guidelines from hosted another successful times of challenge or loss. local, state, and national walk raising over $1,500 for #WeAreHuskies IndIana HIgH ScHool Rodeo aSSocIatIon Saturday May 15 7 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds Lebanon, Indiana Admission $6.00 Kids 10 & Under – Free

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I will continue to fo- cus on issues where I can build a bipartisan consensus in the House to make an impact for Hoosiers in the 5th District.” Photo provided First Indiana Peony Festival coming to Noblesville The REPORTER and more. will participate in the fes- includes a tea party at nies each May. The inaugural Indiana The festival is organized tival, including Board and Lil’ Bloomers Children’s Historically, the peony Peony Festival will take by Indiana Peony Festi- You Indy, Four Day Ray Boutique, peony-inspired has been used for “Dec- place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. val Inc., Noblesville Main Brewing and Nicey Treat, jewelry for sale at Smith’s oration Day,” to decorate on Saturday, May 22 in the Street and the Noblesville as well as florists like on the Square and a “Peo- the graves of loved ones on newly renovated Seminary Parks Department. Sweet Pea’s Flower Farm, ny Poses” yoga class with Memorial Day. Baker even Park in downtown No- The mission of the festi- Adriene’s Flowers and JP Shine Yoga. Linden Tree indiana sold peonies at the Chicago blesville. The event is free val is twofold: To celebrate Parker Flowers. Attendees Gifts will give away flo- World’s Fair in 1893, and and open to the public and the Indiana state flower and can buy peony plants or or- ral-inspired candles with he presented a bouquet of will feature floral arrang- to raise money to build pe- der peonies roots for the fall. every purchase over $20, peonies to Amelia Earhart. ing, a ‘bouquet-off,’ peo- ony gardens throughout Local businesses will and Primeval Brewing will Today, his legacy lives on ny growers, food trucks, Noblesville and Hamilton also participate with their discount its beer for any- through his grandchildren, potted plants, a downtown County. own deals, events and one who brings in a festival scavenger hunt. who are still in the flower Noblesville scavenger hunt More than 30 vendors special offerings. The list program. Karisma Bou- The festival will also business at Baker Flowers tique will offer peony key- celebrate the importance of and Gifts in Kendallville, chains and Rosie’s Place the peony in Indiana history. Ind. Ancestors of Laurence will serve a drink called In 1957, the peony became will be in attendance and Rosie’s Twist 75 with gin, the Indiana state flower in he will be honored at the rose champagne and lem- honor of Laurence D. Bak- festival. on along with peony cup- er, a distinguished Indiana Find more information cakes. A trolley will take politician who operated about the festival at india- attendees from the park to four peony farms through- napeonyfestival.com or get downtown Noblesville to out the state, mostly to keep event updates on Facebook shop and participate in the up with the demand for peo- and Instagram. Carmel Bike Share program relaunching this week The REPORTER Zagster app, you can delete 50 bikes in the new system. The Carmel Bike Share that and make the switch The program is expected to program has relaunched un- to the Movatic app, which continue to grow as private der a new vendor this week. can be downloaded in the companies and business The Carmel Bike Share is a App Store and Google Play parks consider adding new great way to provide active Store. locations to their campuses. transportation options for Click here for more in- The Carmel Bike Share all of Carmel’s community formation on Movatic. stations can be found at the members and visitors seek- After downloading following locations: ing a convenient and sus- the app and entering your • Carmel City Hall, 1 tainable way to experience membership information, Civic Square (southwest Carmel’s vibrant districts, bikes can be checked out corner of parking lot) neighborhoods and corpo- by scanning the QR code • Central Park on the rate corridors. found on the downtube, Monon Greenway While the bikes look just below the handlebars • Carter Green and the same, they have been (see photo) and the bicycle Monon Greenway (east of all tuned up and are ready should unlock. For users, 3 Carter Green) to ride. To access the bikes, the bikes cost $1.50 per • City Center Drive and you will need to download half hour to rent with a cap Range Line Road (south- a new app from Movatic. of $24 for up to a 24-hour west corner) If you previously used the period. A $30 annual fee • Main Street and the includes unlimited rides Monon Greenway (in front Meeting Notice under one hour, with addi- of Bazbeaux Pizza) tional hours being charged • Midtown Plaza, 365 The Carmel Economic Devel- at $1.50 per half-hour to a Monon Blvd. (just north of opment Commission will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 17, maximum of $24 for up to Elm Street) 2021, in the Council Chambers on a 24-hour period. • 37 E. Main St. (in the second floor of Carmel City Currently, there are a front of Visit Hamilton Hall, 1 Civic Square, Noblesville. total of seven stations and County offices) Live Music At Pasto Italiano Benito DiBartoli Every Wednesday ITAL O I T A S N 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine

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But a up for Friday’s ther, entered the presence of His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday married man is concerned about the affairs of Drive-In with ATI morning, May 10, 2021, at his home this world—how he can please his wife—and his in Noblesville. A life-long resident of interests are divided. An unmarried woman or Submitted performed live, and all per- Murfreesboro, Tenn., he moved to In- You can feel the excite- formed in a safe atmosphere. diana in January 2020 to be near his virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her ment in the air and the green ATI returns in June and family. aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and flag is about to drop. It's July for two more exciting Clayton was born in Silver Point, spirit. But a married woman is concerned about shows this summer: almost time to race to the Tenn., on October 15, 1931 to Jesse the affairs of this world—how she can please her Monon Square Shopping • Our Father’s Favor- Rucker and Dora Loretta (Morgan) Center for the first of Actors ites – June 18: It’s June and Rutledge. He was a graduate of Cen- husband. I am saying this for your own good, not Theatre of Indiana’s (ATI) that means honoring Dad. tral High School and attended Middle to restrict you, but that you may live in a right 2021 Drive-In shows. The ATI co-founders put Tennessee State College (University). way in undivided devotion to the Lord. Starting at 7 p.m. this together a night with songs On March 18, 1956, he married Caro- 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 (NIV) Friday, May 14, ATI's Trio, loved by their own Dads. lyn Joyce Travis, beginning a life together that would last along with special guest It’s a real mix of country, 65 years. Matt Branic, will take the folk rock, tight harmonies He is survived by the love of his life, Carolyn Joyce stage with "Start Your En- and the stuff that makes you Travis Rutledge; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Don gines." In recognition of the move your feet. So, grab a Jennings II, Noblesville; his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff at the end Dad and come join. Click and Michal Rutledge, New York City; three grandchildren, Don (Taylor) Jennings III, Clayton (Jamie) Jennings, and of May, you can look for- here for tickets. 1621 E. Greyhound Pass • Summer Fun – July Stephanie (Stephen) Hall; six great-grandchildren, Hol- ward to hearing music from Carmel, IN 46032 the highways and by-ways 16: Dwight Lightning and land Jennings, Haven Jennings, Haddon Jennings, Arabelle Jennings, Ryleigh Hall, and McKenna Hall; sister-in-law, of America. The Trio, along the Conch City All-Stars (317) 587-2001 Lucy Rutledge; and nephews, Mark (Peggy) Rutledge and with Branic, will perform join ATI for this summer Donna www.bussellfamilyfunerals.com Craig Rutledge. He was preceded in death by his parents; Bussell everything from “King of Drive-In. Enjoy some is- brother, Don Rutledge; and sister, Dorothy Ann Gilley. the Road” to the surf music land/beach tunes in the Clayton trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior as a of the 1960s. heartland of America. A young boy and lived a faithful life of service for the Lord. Click here to see a video little Jimmy Buffet, a little Clayton was the owner of Rutledge Farms, Rutledge Real — Carmel & Noblesville — preview of what’s coming up John Fogerty, a little Doobie Estate, Rutledge Auction Company, and Rutledge Metal Legal Notice with “Start Your Engines.” Brothers ... and much more Buildings. He also loved traveling and drove a tour bus, BALL STATE UNIVERSITY PUBLIC HEARING If you haven't purchased as they will take you to that covering all 48 of the continental . He served On the Charter Renewal Application for Options Charter Schools, which your tickets yet, it's not too roadside haunt or beach in the Army in Germany and at Fort Boehning, Ga., trav- includes a restructure to move all its virtual students currently attending Options Charter School-Carmel and Options Charter School-Noblesville to a solely late. You only need one destination in your mind. eled with a Southern Gospel quartet, served as a church virtual school. ticket per car and up to six Click here for tickets. deacon and trustee, was a song leader for revivals, church- May 19, 2021 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm people per car. Click here Note: All the ATI Drive- es, and classes for 72 years, was a member of Northside Ball State University Office of Charter Schools will hold a public hearing to to visit Eventbrite to pur- Ins will feature special Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, and attended Hope Bible take comments regarding Options Indiana to be held at the date and time noted below. This will be a virtual public meeting. Members of the public are welcome chase them now. guests along with the ATI Fellowship in Noblesville where his son-in-law is the pas- to attend this public meeting, which can be accessed at the following link: Planning to dine while co-founders. tor. He loved farming and being an auctioneer and a real https://bsu.zoom.us/j/95102400954; Meeting ID 951 0240 0954 or by phone: 312-626-6799/Meeting ID 951 0240 0954. you enjoy the show? Order These opportunities will estate broker, but most of all loved serving the Lord. The The meeting will be conducted by Robert A. Marra, Superintendent of still allow patrons to engage desire of Clayton’s heart was that everyone would have the University Schools and Executive Director, Office of Charter Schools, Ball State a picnic dinner from Jamai- University, Muncie, Indiana. Questions pertaining to the public meeting may be can Reggae Grill, Union in a fun, safe and unique opportunity to hear about the hope and love of Jesus Christ addressed to the Office of Charter Schools at [email protected] or by calling and His free gift of salvation because in the end, knowing (765) 285-1336. Brewing Company or Ris- way. Shows run from 7 to RL4527 5/13/21, 5/17/21 torante Roma, all located in 9 p.m. and will provide a Christ as your personal Savior is all that matters. Next to his the Monon Square Shopping fun atmosphere while still love for the Lord was his love for his family. He leaves be- hind a legacy of a life well-lived for the glory of God alone. Center. Or feel free to pack following the mandated Funeral arrangements are being handled by Randall safety measures and social up your own snacks and and Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville and Jennings Send your legal notices to drinks and bring them along. distancing guidelines. and Ayers Funeral Home in Murfreesboro. The viewing ATI looks forward to Visit the ATI website will be at noon on Saturday, May 15, 2021 with the service seeing you in person and at atistage.org for updates following at 2 p.m., both at Jennings and Ayers Funeral being able to interact with and ticket information, or Home, 820 S. Church St., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Pastor Don PublicNotices@ you while you dance and go the ATI Facebook page Jennings II will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn sing along to music that ev- at facebook.com/Actors- Memorial Gardens, Murfreesboro, Tenn. eryone knows and loves, all TheatreofIndiana. 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Softball Westfield, Guerin Catholic win all-county games The Westfield softball team ran away with the third inning during its Wednes- day game with Hamilton Heights, and that led the Shamrocks to a 16-6, six-in- ning win. After scoring one run each in the first two innings, Westfield poured in nine runs in the top of the third. That includ- ed a two-RBI from both Abby Stump and Zoey Watson. Maggie Roh then doubled in a run, then was sent home by Reghan Oland’s triple. Avery Parker’s double then scored Oland. Roh was 4-for-4 at the plate, scoring five runs and hitting a double. Stump went 3-for-4, batting in three runs and scoring two. Oland’s two hits were a tri- ple and a double, and she batted in three runs. Natalie Deck also drove in three runs. Rylie Redstone pitched four and a third innings for the win. The Huskies’ Hayley Greene led off the bottom of the second inning with a home run, while Lily Roush started the bottom of the fifth with a left field homer. Roush was 3-for-4, with Greene batting in two runs. The Shamrocks are 8-13 and play Tuesday at Western. Heights is 3-11 and hosts Rensselaer Central on Friday in the Hoosier Conference seventh-place game.

WESTFIELD 16, HAMILTON HEIGHTS 6 Reporter photos by Kent Graham (6 innings) Westfield's Maggie Roh begins a double-play attempt during the Shamrocks' 16-6 win Wednesday at Hamilton Westfield AB R H RBI Heights. At the plate, Roh was 4-for-4 and scored five runs. Maggie Roh 4 5 4 1 Reghan Oland 4 2 2 3 Strikeouts: Redstone 1. Walks: Redstone Baber 2 2 2 3 got another perfect game from Izzy Avery Parker 3 1 1 1 1. Albright 4 14 5 14 Kemp, who struck out the first 14 Sher- Brynn Oros 1 0 0 0 Heights AB R H RBI Strikeouts: Albright 4. Walks: Baber 3, idan batters, then induced a pop out into Natalie Deck 5 0 1 3 Isabella Neiling 4 1 1 0 Albright 1. foul territory that was caught by catcher Brooklyn Carey 4 1 1 1 Lily Roush 4 2 3 1 Score by Innings Alayna Baber 4 0 1 0 Westfield 119 023 - 16 17 0 Lucy Schenk. Mya Hughes 0 1 0 0 Meanwhile, Guerin Catholic scored Grace Fanelli 2 1 1 0 Hayley Greene 2 2 2 2 Heights 012 030 - 6 11 5 Zoe Klink 3 0 1 0 Sydney Massicotte 3 1 2 1 four runs in the top of the first inning, Cara Snedeker 2 2 1 0 Kelsie Albright 3 0 1 1 Guerin Catholic also won an all-coun- with Schenk’s two-RBI single getting the Victoria Pucci 1 0 0 0 Kylie Apple 0 0 0 0 ty game on Wednesday, beating Sheridan Golden Eagles on the board. Kemp hit an Abby Stump 4 2 3 3 Kaylee Rhoton 3 0 0 1 11-0 in five innings at the Blackhawks’ RBI triple in the second inning and was Zoey Watson 2 0 1 2 Ashlyn Fletcher 3 0 1 0 Morgan Ottinger 1 0 0 0 field at Biddle Park. Sami Stegner 1 1 1 0 The Class 3A No. 2 Golden Eagles Totals 36 16 17 14 Stephanie Spicer 1 0 0 0 See Softball . . . Page 7 3B: Oland. 2B: Oland, Roh, Parker. SB: Natalie Newman 1 0 0 0 Roh 2, Stegner 1. HBP: Parker. Totals 29 6 11 6 Westfield pitching IP R ER H HR: Greene, Roush. 2B: Greene. SB: Lilah Denton 1.2 0 0 1 Greene. Rylie Redstone (W) 4.1 6 6 10 Heights pitching IP R ER H

Hamilton Heights' Lily Roush rounds third base after hitting a home run in the fifth inning. Sports 7 Baseball Blackhawks sweep Tri-Central The Sheridan baseball team picked up a Hoosier Heartland Conference sweep of Tri-Central this week. The Blackhawks won the first game Tuesday 11-4 at the Trojans’ field. Corbin Murray scored Sheridan’s first run on a wild pitch in the first inning. The ‘Hawks then put up six runs in the second inning. Cole Bales and Cam- den Spencer both got home on an error, then Cameron Hovey tripled in Murray. Hovey later scored after Collin McNair reached on error, then Silas DeVaney and McNair got home on a wild pitch. Murray and Gavin Reners both had three hits, with Murray scoring three runs. Hovey was 2-for-3 and hit an RBI double in the third inning. Bales pitched three and two-thirds innings for the win, striking out seven. Sheridan finished the sweep at home on Wednesday by beating Tri-Central 10- 2. The Blackhawks took control by scor- ing five runs in the fourth inning, start- ing with an RBI single by Preston Weir. Brentley Alexander drew a bases-loaded walk to score Reners, then Murray’s RBI fielder’s choice sent Weir home. Hovey and DeVaney both added an RBI single Photo by Si DeVaney III to finish the inning’s scoring. The Sheridan baseball team celebrated its Senior Night Wednesday with a win over Tri-Central. Pictured: Hovey, DeVaney and Reners all Cameron Hovey, Collin McNair, Corbin Murray, Cole Bales and Brentley Alexander. had two hits, with Weir driving in three runs and McNair scoring three. Murray Gavin Reners 2 0 0 0 Collin McNair 4 1 1 2 Silas DeVaney 4 0 2 1 pitched three innings for the win and Zach Bales 1 0 1 1 Preston Weir 3 0 0 0 Collin McNair 1 3 0 0 Hovey struck out five in two and two- Clinton Slopsema 1 0 0 0 Christian Clausen 1 0 0 0 Gavin Reners 3 2 2 1 thirds innings of relief. Christian Clausen 1 0 0 0 Gavin Reners 4 1 3 0 Cole Bales 4 1 1 1 Camden Spencer 1 0 0 0 Cole Bales 3 1 2 0 Preston Weir 3 1 1 3 In a Monday HHC game, Sheridan Cole Macintosh 2 0 0 0 Camden Spencer 3 1 0 0 Camden Spencer 2 1 0 0 fell to Delphi 17-2 in five innings. The David Will 0 0 0 0 Brentley Alexander 4 0 0 0 Brentley Alexander 2 0 0 1 Oracles scored 10 runs in the first inning Totals 18 2 3 2 Totals 34 11 11 4 Christian Clausen 0 1 0 0 to take control of the game. Score by Innings Score by Innings Totals 27 10 8 9 The Blackhawks scored both of their Delphi (10)31 30 - 17 18 1 Sheridan 163 100 0 - 11 11 3 Score by Innings runs in the first inning. McNair hit a sac- Sheridan 200 00 - 2 3 1 Tri-Central 000 030 1 - 4 4 5 Tri-Central 100 010 0 - 2 7 3 rifice fly to send Murray home, then Zach SAC: McNair. 3B: Hovey. 2B: Bales, Hovey. SB: Murray Sheridan 020 512 x - 10 8 3 Sheridan pitching IP R ER H 3, DeVaney 2, McNair 2, Reners 2, Bales. SB: Hovey 3, C. Bales, Murray, Reners. Bales singled in Hovey. Reners 0.1 9 7 8 HBP: Bales. SAC: Weir. Sheridan is 8-12 and plays at Tipton Bales 1.2 4 4 5 Sheridan pitching IP R ER H Sheridan pitching IP R ER H this afternoon. Slopsema 1.1 4 3 4 Bales (W) 3.2 0 0 2 Murray (W) 3.0 1 0 5 Will 1.2 0 0 1 David Will 1.1 3 0 1 Hovey 2.2 1 0 2 DELPHI 17, SHERIDAN 2 Strikeouts: Will 2, Bales 1, Slopsema 1. DeVaney 1.2 1 1 1 Zach Bales 1.1 0 0 0 Walks: Bales 2, Slopsema 2. Weir 0.1 0 0 0 Strikeouts: Hovey 5, Murray 4, Z. Bales 1. (5 innings) Strikeouts: Bales 7, Will 2, DeVaney 2. Walks: Hovey 3, Murray 2. Sheridan AB R H RBI Walks: DeVaney 1. Corbin Murray 3 1 1 0 SHERIDAN 11, TRI-CENTRAL 4 Cameron Hovey 1 1 0 0 Sheridan AB R H RBI Carmel nearly made a big comeback Brentley Alexander 1 0 0 0 Corbin Murray 5 3 3 0 SHERIDAN 10, TRI-CENTRAL 2 at Center Grove on Wednesday, but the Silas DeVaney 2 0 1 0 Cameron Hovey 3 2 2 2 Sheridan AB R H RBI Class 4A No. 3 Trojans were able to hold Ty Macy 1 0 0 0 Ty Macy 1 0 0 0 Corbin Murray 4 1 0 1 off the 4A No. 2 Greyhounds 9-8 ina Collin McNair 1 0 0 1 Silas DeVaney 2 2 0 0 Cameron Hovey 4 0 2 1 Cole Macintosh 1 0 0 0 Ty Macy 0 0 0 0 Evan Grinstead 1 0 0 0 See Baseball . . . Page 8 SOFTBALL from Page 6 promptly sent home when Alicia Flores 3B: Kemp. 2B: Dorsey 2, A. Flores. SB: and scored three runs. Alex Kiemeyer Tori Donato 4 4 2 6 cracked a double. Aliyah Dorsey also Macha 2, Hartley. also hit a double. Bucher scored three Strikeouts: Butts 5, Donato 3. Walks: none. hit a double in the second inning, then GC pitching IP R ER H runs. Kemp 5 0 0 0 Fishers fell to 4A No. 1 New Palestine smacked another one in the third inning Strikeouts: Kemp 14. Walks: none. Isabella Butts pitched three innings to score Julia Hartley. Dorsey hit a third for the win, striking out five and allow- 8-2 in a Wednesday home game. Sheridan AB R H RBI The Tigers scored one run in both the double in the fifth inning to send Ana Ma- Katy Crail 2 0 0 0 ing only one hit. Tori Donato threw four cha home. Riley Reed 2 0 0 0 innings in relief. Neither player issued a third and fifth innings. Sophie Schoch Dorsey finished the game 3-for-4 and Taylor Bates 2 0 0 0 walk. singled in Maggie Weber for the first run, drove in three runs, while Macha scored Addyson Ream 2 0 0 0 The Royals are 8-12 and play Satur- then Kaylee Kardash batted Olivia La- three runs. Caitlin Neese 1 0 0 0 day morning at Fort Wayne Carroll. timer home for the second run. Latimer Makayla Clark 1 0 0 0 Addyson Ream pitched all five in- was 2-for-4 at the plate, and Emily Walsh Maelei Casler 2 0 0 0 hit a double. nings for the Blackhawks, striking out HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN 14, Kendra Blankenship 1 0 0 0 Fishers is 9-8 and next plays Tuesday eight. Jacquellynne Bates 1 0 0 0 RICHMOND 4 Guerin Catholic is 16-1 and plays at Allie Delph 1 0 0 0 Southeastern AB R H RBI at Brownsburg. Western Boone on Friday. Sheridan is 4-5 Totals 15 0 0 0 Reece Massey 5 3 3 0 and hosts North Miami on Friday. Sheridan pitching IP R ER H Ava Aguilar 3 2 2 0 NEW PALESTINE 8, FISHERS 2 Ream 5 11 2 9 Maddie Bucher 2 3 0 1 Fishers AB R H RBI Strikeouts: Ream 8. Walks: Ream 3. Olivia Howard 4 2 2 1 Olivia Latimer 4 1 2 0 GUERIN CATHOLIC 11, Score by Innings Jenna Chase 5 2 2 3 Sophie Schoch 3 0 1 1 SHERIDAN 0 Guerin Catholic 451 01 - 11 6 0 Alli Boyle 3 0 1 1 Kaylee Kardash 3 0 1 1 (5 innings) Sheridan 000 00 - 0 0 7 Emma Vance 2 1 0 0 Hannah Mays 3 0 0 0 Guerin Catholic AB R H RBI Alex Kiemeyer 3 0 1 0 Emily Walsh 3 0 1 0 Ana Macha 2 3 1 0 Hamilton Southeastern took a trip Laila Wanza 2 0 0 0 Abby Gavin 2 0 1 0 Aliyah Dorsey 4 1 3 3 to Richmond on Wednesday and came Daphne Bush 3 1 2 1 Karyn Trice 3 0 0 0 Victoria Flores 4 1 0 2 home with a 14-4 victory. Mia Reinhard 2 0 0 1 Maggie Weber 2 1 0 0 Izzy Kemp 3 2 1 1 The Royals scored in all seven in- Jolie Johnson 3 0 0 0 Ashtin Grubb 2 0 0 0 Zoey Bussick 1 0 0 0 Payton Fox 2 0 0 0 Nyah Duplessis 0 0 0 0 Alicia Flores 3 2 1 1 nings. Olivia Howard got Southeastern’s Taylor Larson 2 0 0 0 Totals 25 2 6 2 Lucy Schenk 3 0 2 1 first run, getting on base with a double, Sage Peterson 2 0 0 0 Score by Innings Kirsten Mascari 3 0 1 1 then scoring when Jenna Chase reached Totals 43 14 13 8 New Palestine 131 210 0 - 8 17 0 Sarah Dilley 3 0 0 0 on error. Score by Innings Fishers 001 010 0 - 2 6 2 Julia Hartley 1 1 0 0 Chase totaled three RBIs for the game, Southeastern 131 321 3 - 14 13 2 2B: Walsh. SAC: Grubb. Megan Powers 1 0 0 0 including a two-run single in the top of Richmond 000 111 1 - 4 7 11 Fishers pitching IP R ER H 2B: Massey, Howard, Kiemeyer. SB: Olivia Labus 0 1 0 0 the seventh inning to send Reece Massey Mays 6 8 7 16 Lauren Wolfe 0 0 0 0 Massey. SAC: Howard. Kamara Walker 1 0 0 1 Totals 28 11 9 9 and Maddie Bucher home. Massey was HSE pitching IP R ER H Strikeouts: Mays 2, Walker 1. Walks: none. 3-for-5 at the plate, including a double, Isabella Butts (W) 3 0 0 1 8 Sports Golf: HSE wins three duals Carmel tennis scores top 10 victories The Hamilton Southeastern boys golf Joe Armfield all had 81s, followed by JD The Carmel girls tennis team won two Hamilton Heights dropped a Tuesday has had an outstanding week, winning Wrightsman 82, Kent Fujita 84 and Owen dual meets this week over top 10 teams. match to Lapel 4-1. three dual meets. Sander 85. On Tuesday, the No. 2 Greyhounds The Huskies’ No. 1 doubles team of On Monday, the No. 7-ranked Royals beat No. 4 Columbus North 4-1. Emma Jenna Kelley and Maddi Martin won its beat New Palestine 157-190. Cole Starnes Fishers, ranked No. 14, beat Pendle- Brune led Carmel by winning the No. 1 match in a third-set super tiebreaker, 7-5, was the medalist with a 36, followed by ton Heights 155-166 in a Tuesday dual singles match 7-5 in the third set. 3-6, 10-6. Nate Benson with a 39 and Vijeet Akala meet. The ‘Hounds defeated No. 6 Hamilton “A young inexperienced team is get- with a 40. Kane Zedrick and Tyler Lacy The Tigers' Conner McMillan earned Southeastern 5-0 on Wednesday, winning ting better every day for us,” said Heights both had 42s. medalist honors with a 37. all five matches in straight sets. coach Wayne Rupe. Southeastern edged out Cathedral 155-156 in a Tuesday meet at Maple Hamilton Heights won a Tuesday Creek Country Club. Zedrick scored a dual meet over Western Boone 180-182 Royals boys lacrosse moves to 13-2 37, with Starnes carding a 38. Lacy, Jake at Bear Slide. The Hamilton Southeastern boys with Michael Matheny and Michael Mat- Meiling and Benson all scored 40s. The Huskies’ Garrett James was a lacrosse team beat Westfield 14-2 on taliano each scoring three goals and col- The Royals beat Pendleton Heights co-medalist with the Stars’ Luke Marsh; Wednesday, improving to 13-2 for the lecting two ground balls. Garrett Smith 151-174 on Wednesday. Dillon Letendre both had 39s. Vincent Harley was next season. scored two goals and dished out two as- scored a 34 for medalist honors. with a 46, followed by Ethan Millsaps The Royals’ defense led the way with sists, while EJ Reichert had four assists with 47 and Nathan Cox with 48. Ty DeSplinter collecting five ground and three goals. Guerin Catholic won an all-coun- balls and making two forced turnovers. Southeastern’s junior varsity won 13- ty 18-hole match over Carmel 291-319 University beat Tri-West 180-204 in a Evan Wang picked up two ground balls 2. Kai Trott dominated with seven goals, Tuesday at Prairie View Golf Club. Tuesday dual meet. and Kyle Brenner had three ground balls two assists and one ground ball. Ian Jacob Modleski led the top-ranked Ben Ewer carded a 42 to earn co-med- and two caused turnovers. Southeastern Bones went 13-4 at face off X. Golden Eagles with a 68. The No. 5 alist honors, followed by Andrew Dick- had 36 ground balls for the game. The Royals host South Bend St. Jo- Greyhounds were led by Sam Booth with erson with a 48. Dickerson has made a On offense, Ryan Kemp had three seph on Friday. a 76. Shoji Fujita, Patrick Michael and birdie in each of his last two matches. goals, two assists and two ground balls, BASEBALL from Page 7 Metropolitan Conference game. Strikeouts: Zenor 3, McConnell 2. Walks: HBP: Morse. University, ranked No. 5 in 2A Center Grove led 9-0 after three in- McConnell 3, Rosenfeld 2, Zenor 1. GC pitching IP R ER H dropped a 4-1 game at 2A No. 3 Lafayette nings. Carmel got on the board in the fifth Spencer Wilt 3.1 2 0 2 Central Catholic on Tuesday. Guerin Catholic was swept by Ron- Ferrucci 3.2 2 2 3 inning with three runs. JD Rogers singled Strikeouts: Wilt 2, Ferrucci 1. Walks: Wilt 3. The Trailblazers scored their run in in Alex Richter, then Daniel Cunningham calli this week in a Circle City Confer- the fourth inning when Jake Hooker sin- scored on a wild pitch and Nick Mitchell ence series. RONCALLI 12, gled home Adam Oxley. Hooker finished On Tuesday, the Golden Eagles fell got home on an error. GUERIN CATHOLIC 2 the game 2-for-3 at the plate. 4-2 in a home game. Both teams scored Evan Neukam led off the sixth inning (6 innings) University is 15-7 and hosts Cardinal with a home run, bringing the ‘Hounds two runs in the fourth inning. Clay Patton Guerin Catholic AB R H RBI Ritter this afternoon. within 9-4. In the seventh inning, Cody got the first GC run, then Adam Novelen Braden Reel 3 1 2 0 Kantz led off with a left field homer. Lat- scored on Sam Tabor’s RBI groundout. Will Fremion 3 0 1 0 LAF. CENTRAL CATHOLIC 4, er, JD Rogers scored on a passed ball to The Royals scored one run each in the Clay Patton 2 0 0 1 UNIVERSITY 1 get Carmel within 9-6. sixth and seventh inning to take the game. Adam Novelen 3 0 1 0 University AB R H RBI Richter drew a walk to load the bases. Anthony Ferrucci had two hits for Davis Wagner 3 0 0 0 Tyler Galyean 2 0 0 0 Guerin Catholic. Anthony Ferrucci 2 0 0 0 Luke Hellman 1 0 0 0 Later, Reece Bellin scored on a passed Aidan Morse 2 1 1 1 ball and a pitcher’s balk sent Lleyton Lu- On Wednesday, the Golden Eagles Adam Oxley 2 1 1 0 Sam Tabor 1 0 0 0 Thomas Price 3 0 0 0 kowski home and the Greyhounds were dropped a 12-2 game in six innings on the Josh Schaff 2 0 0 0 Jake Hooker 3 0 2 1 within one run. But Center Grove got the Roncalli field. Guerin Catholic scored in Totals 21 2 5 2 Matt Moore 3 0 1 0 third out to finish the game. the first inning when Patton hit a sacrifice Score by Innings Weber Morse 3 0 0 0 Kantz and Nathan MacLaren each had fly to send Braden Reel home. The Roy- Guerin Catholic 100 100 - 2 5 1 Grayson Knight 3 0 1 0 two hits. als scored three runs in the third inning to Roncalli 003 234 - 12 10 1 Grady Hay 2 0 0 0 HR: Morse. 3B: Reel. 2B: Reel. SB: Fremi- Cam Greenawald 0 0 0 0 Carmel is 18-2-1 and plays this eve- take the lead. on. SAC: Tabor, Patton. Aidan Morse hit a solo home run in Totals 22 1 5 1 ning at Harrison. GC pitching IP R ER H Score by Innings the fourth inning for the Golden Eagles. Wagner 2.2 3 3 4 University 000 100 0 - 1 5 1 CENTER GROVE 9, CARMEL 8 Reel was 2-for-3 at the plate, with a triple Patton 1.0 2 2 2 LCC 010 201 x - 4 6 1 Carmel AB R H RBI and a double. Cuinn Morrow 1.1 3 3 2 2B: Oxley. SB: Galyean, Hooker. SAC: Nick Mitchell 4 1 1 0 Guerin Catholic is 9-16 and plays Morse 0.0 4 3 1 Hellman. HBP: Galyean. Cody Kantz 4 1 2 1 Monday at Greencastle. Evan Brong 0.0 0 0 1 University pitching IP R ER H JD Rogers 3 1 1 1 Strikeouts: Wagner 1, Patton 1, Morrow Knight 6 4 3 6 Jackson Micheels 3 0 1 0 1. Walks: Wagner 3, Patton 2, Morse 2, Strikeouts: Knight 4. Walks: Knight 1. Reece Bellin 0 1 0 0 RONCALLI 4, Morrow 1. Griffin Wolf 3 0 0 0 GUERIN CATHOLIC 2 Cam Carmichael 0 0 0 0 Guerin Catholic AB R H RBI Lleyton Lukowski 0 1 0 0 Braden Reel 3 0 0 0 Evan Neukam 4 1 1 1 Will Fremion 3 0 0 0 Alex Richter 2 1 0 0 Clay Patton 3 1 1 0 Daniel Cunningham 4 1 0 0 Adam Novelen 3 1 1 0 Nathan MacLaren 4 0 2 0 Davis Wagner 3 0 0 0 Totals 31 8 8 3 Sam Tabor 3 0 1 1 Score by Innings Anthony Ferrucci 3 0 2 0 Carmel 000 031 4 - 8 8 3 Aidan Morse 1 0 0 0 Center Grove 342 000 x - 9 5 5 Josh Schaff 1 0 1 0 HR: Kantz, Neukam. HBP: Rogers. Bryson Dorsey 3 0 1 0 Carmel pitching IP R ER H Totals 26 2 7 1 Brandon Rosenfeld 1 3 0 1 Score by Innings Aidan McConnell 2 6 5 4 Roncalli 000 201 1 - 4 5 0 Dylan Zenor 3 0 0 0 Guerin Catholic 000 200 0 - 2 7 3

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Wednesday scores Dallas 125, New Orleans 107 Atlanta 120, Washington 116 Portland 105, Utah 98 Brooklyn 128, San Antonio 116 L.A. Lakers 124, Houston 122. NBA standings Cleveland 102, Boston 94 Eastern Conference Western Conference Team W L PCT. GB Team W L PCT. GB x-Philadelphia 47 22 .681 - nw-Utah 50 20 .714 - x-Brooklyn 46 24 .657 1.5 x-Phoenix 48 21 .696 1.5 c-Milwaukee 44 25 .638 3.0 x-L.A. Clippers 46 23 .667 3.5 x-Atlanta 39 31 .557 8.5 x-Denver 45 24 .652 4.5 x-Miami 38 31 .551 9.0 Portland 41 29 .586 9.0 x-New York 38 31 .551 9.0 Dallas 41 29 .586 9.0 ------pi-Boston 35 35 .500 12.5 L.A. Lakers 40 30 .571 10.0 pi-Charlotte 33 36 .478 14.0 pi-Golden State 37 33 .529 13.0 pi-Indiana 33 36 .478 14.0 pi-Memphis 36 33 .522 13.5 Washington 32 38 .457 15.5 San Antonio 33 36 .478 16.5 ------Chicago 29 40 .420 18.0 New Orleans 31 38 .449 18.5 Toronto 27 42 .391 20.0 Sacramento 31 39 .443 19.0 Cleveland 22 48 .314 25.5 Oklahoma City 22 47 .319 27.5 Orlando 21 48 .304 26.0 Minnesota 21 49 .300 29.0 Detroit 20 50 .286 27.5 Houston 16 54 .229 34.0 x - Clinched playoff spot / pi - Clinched play-in / c - Clinched Central Division / nw - clinched Northwestern Division

Wednesday scores Oakland 4, Boston 1 N.Y. Mets 7, Baltimore 1 N.Y. Yankees 1, Tampa Bay 0 Major League Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 1, 10 innings Toronto 4, Atlanta 1 Cleveland 2, Chicago Cubs 1, 10 innings Milwaukee 4, St. Louis 1 San Diego 5, Colorado 3 Houston 9, L.A. Angels 1 Colorado 3, San Diego 2, 8 innings Chicago White Sox 13, Minnesota 8 Philadelphia 5, Washington 2, 10 innings Miami 3, Arizona 2 Baseball standings Detroit 4, Kansas City 2 L.A. Dodgers 7, Seattle 1 American League National League East W L PCT. GB East W L PCT. GB Boston 22 16 .579 - N.Y. Mets 18 13 .581 - N.Y. Yankees 20 16 .556 1.0 Philadelphia 20 17 .541 1.0 Toronto 19 16 .543 1.5 Atlanta 17 19 .472 3.5 Tampa Bay 19 19 .500 3.0 Miami 16 20 .444 4.5 Baltimore 16 21 .432 5.5 Washington 13 19 .406 5.5 Central W L PCT. GB Central W L PCT. GB Chi. White Sox 21 13 .618 - St. Louis 22 15 .595 - Cleveland 20 14 .588 1.0 Milwaukee 20 17 .541 2.0 Kansas City 16 19 .457 5.5 Cincinnati 17 17 .500 3.5 Minnesota 12 22 .353 9.0 Chi. Cubs 17 19 .472 4.5 Detroit 12 24 .333 10.0 Pittsburgh 15 21 .417 6.5 West W L PCT. GB West W L PCT. GB Oakland 23 15 .605 - San Francisco 22 14 .611 - Houston 20 17 .541 2.5 San Diego 21 17 .553 2.0 Seattle 18 19 .486 4.5 L.A. Dodgers 20 17 .541 2.5 Texas 18 20 .474 5.0 Arizona 17 20 .459 5.5 L.A. Angels 16 20 .444 6.0 Colorado 13 24 .351 9.5 NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Grosjean to serve as honorary chair for Rev July 31 Popular NTT INDYCAR SERIES my favorite things, and it’s all for a great rookie will serve as the cause.” honorary chair of the Rev celebration, More than 60 chefs from the city’s which will take place Saturday, July 31 at best restaurants participate in Rev, held Indianapolis Motor Speedway. on IMS’ iconic grounds. They offer guests The annual Rev gala traditionally bites from their menu items as more than kicks off the Month of May at IMS, but 20 entertainment acts perform throughout it has been rescheduled to a new date the event. The racetrack’s famed start-fin- this year and will help celebrate the NA- ish line serves as one of Rev’s dance SCAR-INDYCAR doubleheader Aug. floors, and a DJ spins music from the flag 13-15 on the IMS road course. stand. Grosjean joined Racing “We’re eagerly anticipating Rev’s re- with RWR this season in the NTT INDY- turn to the Racing Capital of the World,” CAR SERIES after 10 seasons in Formu- Indianapolis Motor Speedway President la One. He is competing in the road- and J. Douglas Boles said. “As always, this street-course events this season, includ- year’s event will support a very important ing the GMR Grand Prix this Saturday at cause, but it will also celebrate a histor- IMS. ic and new weekend of racing action at French driver Grosjean was picked IMS. We’re excited to welcome Romain to chair the event because of his love for as Rev chair, and we know he and every- the culinary arts. Grosjean and his wife, one in attendance will have a fantastic, Photo courtesy Indianapolis Motor Speedway Marion, are the authors of the cookbook memorable evening.” Romain Grosjean will serve as the honorary chair of the Rev celebration, “Marion and Romain Grosjean Cuisine Rev is Indiana University Health which takes place July 31 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. and Confidences.” Rev highlights the cre- Foundation largest annual fundraiser. benefit race car drivers and fans at the Foundation. “It’s hard to think of a bet- ations of Indianapolis’ best restaurants. Proceeds from the last six events have IU Health Emergency Medical Center at ter ambassador for Rev and its mission to “I’m flattered to have been named raised more than $4 million. These funds IMS, which is part of the IU Health Meth- bring together the worlds of racing, food the honorary chair for Rev this year and have been invested in injury prevention odist Hospital Level I Trauma Program. and entertainment in support of lifesaving thrilled that I get to be part of this event and critical care programs. For example, “I’m incredibly grateful to Romain medical care at IU Health.” for the first time,” Grosjean said. “I’m a mobile intensive care unit (MICU) am- for his enthusiasm about serving as hon- This year’s Rev is sold out. Due to passionate about good food, and I enjoy bulance has been added to the IU Health orary chair for Rev 2021,” said Crystal an abundance of caution around the spending time in the kitchen and admire Lifeline fleet, enabling the Lifeline team Miller, chief philanthropy officer for IU COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be the work of many chefs. To me, Rev is the to provide emergency care while trans- Health and president of the IU Health held at about 20 percent capacity. perfect event as it brings together two of porting patients. Event proceeds also Nine winners among deep field for Indianapolis 500 Nine winners – just one shy of the come the first repeat winner since Castro- est Spectacle in Racing.” tipaldi, Scott McLaughlin event record – are among the field of neves in 2001-02 and the first driver ever has entered six U.S. drivers (13): Marco Andret- drivers assigned to 35 cars entered for to win the world’s most prestigious auto cars, the most of any team. ti, Ed Carpenter, , RC En- the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by race three times after age 40. Practice opens Tuesday, May 18 and erson, , Colton Her- Gainbridge on Sunday, May 30 at India- The field includes eight past - INDY runs through Friday, May 21. Crown ta, Ryan Hunter-Reay, , napolis Motor Speedway. CAR SERIES champions: Sebastien Royal Armed Forces Qualifying is sched- , JR Hildebrand, Josef Three-time winner Helio Castroneves Bourdais, Dixon, Hunter-Reay, Kanaan, uled for Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, Newgarden, , Alexander (2001, 2002, 2009), two-time winners Montoya, , Pagenaud May 23. The traditional final practice, Rossi (2000, 2015) and and Power. Dixon is the reigning and six- two hours again this year on Miller Lite International drivers (22): Sebastien (2017, 2020), plus single time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champi- Carb Day, will be held Friday, May 28. Bourdais, Helio Castroneves, Max Chil- winners (2008), Tony Ka- on. Live Race Day coverage begins on naan (2013), Ryan Hunter-Reay (2014), A talented trio will compete for In- ton, , Scott Dixon, NBC and the INDYCAR Radio Network (2016), dianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge , , Jack (2018) and (2019) are Rookie of the Year honors: RC Enerson, at 11 a.m., with the green flag set for Harvey, , , the past winners aiming for another vic- Pietro Fittipaldi and Scott McLaughlin. 12:30 p.m. , , Scott Mc- tory this year in “The Greatest Spectacle Fittipaldi is the grandson of two-time In- 2021 ENTRY BREAKDOWN: Laughlin, Juan Pablo Montoya, Pato in Racing.” The record for winners in one dianapolis 500 winner Emerson Fittipal- Winners (9): Helio Castroneves, O’Ward, Simon Pagenaud, Alex Palou, field is 10, set in 1992. di. Scott Dixon, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Tony Will Power, , Takuma Castroneves will bid to become the 2010 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Kanaan, Juan Pablo Montoya, Simon Sato, Rinus VeeKay, fourth member of the elite four-time win- Year Simona De Silvestro returns to the Pagenaud, Will Power, Alexander Rossi, Engines (35): Chevrolet 18, Hon- ner’s club featuring A.J. Foyt, Al Unser race for the first time since 2015, attempt- Takuma Sato da 17 (all cars use chassis and and Rick Mears. Sato, 44, will try to be- ing to make her sixth start in “The Great- Rookies (3): RC Enerson, Pietro Fit- Firestone tires)