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Carmel | Fishers | Noblesville | Westfield News Gathering Like & Partner Follow us! HIGH: 62 LOW: 43 Guerin Catholic once again recognized as one of country’s top Catholic high schools The REPORTER Central Indiana school to be recognized with St. Theodore Guerin High School has an- this distinction. All of the school's recog- nounced that it has again been recognized by nized commit to and model the Principles of the Cardinal Newman Society as one of the Catholic Identity in Education. nation's top Catholic high schools through Dr. Denise Donohue, coordinator of the the Catholic Education Honor Roll Program. Honor Roll for the Cardinal Newman Society, The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educa- stated, "We are very pleased to have Guerin tion Honor Roll is a national program rec- Catholic join in the nationally recognized ognizing schools committed to strong Cath- olic identity. Lumen Christi is the only other See Guerin Catholic . . . Page 2 Photo provided They just showed up Tony Etchison’s son thanks 10+ combines, words to express COLUMNIST 13+ semis, 4+ sympathy. You tractors, and grain just show up. community for its support carts running all Our commu- across the coun- nity has seen more ty, all helping out than its fair share one family. The of tragedy lately. after tragic farm accident pictures showed You cry with how a family was those who are bro- By JULIA DENG to honor the late wife, high school football field. “It’s truly an being loved. JANET HART LEONARD kenhearted. Let From the Heart WISH-TV | wishtv.com coach, sweetheart Toby, overwhelming feeling. It It was a post them speak from standout and in- and their three just shows how respected on Facebook af- their crushed spir- Everybody in town surance agent. sons. Their eldest, of a man my father was and ter the tragic death of one it. And you listen. seems to have a “Tony sto- Tony was 19-year-old J.P. how truly great this commu- of Hamilton County's finest You can't make it better ry,” friends said. killed Wednes- Etchison, said he nity is … It rallies behind its young men. Tony Etchison. but your presence can make A prayer vigil for An- day night in a was touched by own.” People showed up on the it easier. thony “Tony” Etchison combine accident the community’s Support from friends football field as well. - Hun Not all of those who drew a crowd that nearly at his family’s response to the gave him the strength to “be dreds. Even on the football came to harvest the crops filled the football field at his soybean farm in tragic accident. a rock” for his two younger field, respect was paid. The for the Etchisons may have son’s school. northern Ham- J.P. Etchison “As you can brothers, J.P. said. family saw the support and personally known the family. Hundreds of loved ones ilton County, according to see, the community at large Their father died doing that support won't go away. But they were farmers. That and community members authorities. He was 47, the has really been here for us,” what he loved; J.P. called Sometimes there are made them family. gathered Thursday at Ham- coroner’s office said. he told News 8, gesturing to no words to express grief. ilton Heights High School He leaves behind his the growing crowd on the See Etchison . . . Page 2 Sometimes there are no See Up . . . Page 2 th Don’t miss 4 Husky Showing strong support for Fall Resource Festival County’s Republican Women The REPORTER to support social-emotion- and free books. The community is in- al learning, mental health, “This is a great opportu- vited to attend the fourth physical needs, food assis- nity to connect to services annual Husky Fall Family tance, medical care, special and for people to find out Resource Night from 5 to 7 ed resources, community how they can help and get p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at classes and much more. involved,” said Mary Ann Hamilton Heights Primary Attendees of all ages are Haymaker, Hamilton Youth School Cafeteria. encouraged to wear their Assistance Coordinator, The family-friendly costumes to treat-or-treat about the annual family re- event will feature over 30 at each table. There will be source festival. tables hosted by members crafts, giveaways (back- Donations for non- of the community to share packs, coats and shoes), of their time and resources special guest storytellers See Husky . . . Page 2 Noblesville Diversity Coalition invites you to Harriet viewing party The REPORTER Hamilton 16 IMAX, locat- famed freedom fighter who The Noblesville Di- ed within Hamilton Town changed the course of history. versity Coalition (NDC) is , 3285 Norell Road. The film is rated PG-13. presenting a special discus- Noblesville. A free public discussion sion about the life of Harriet Moviegoers are encour- about Harriet will follow at Reporter photo by Stu Clampitt Tubman, her escape from aged to purchase tickets and 4 p.m. in the GQT Hamilton Christen Quakenbush, Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush and their children slavery in 1849 and trans- attend that day’s 1:30 p.m. 16 IMAX mezzanine locat- Charles, Henry, George and Paul took a moment to pose for The formation into one of Amer- showing of the upcoming mo- ed on the second floor of the Reporter’s camera with Chris and Jen Brooks at Thursday’s Hamilton ica’s greatest heroes. tion picture produced by Fo- theatre. County Federated Republican Women’s Fall Soup and Salad Supper. The Harriet Movie cus Features, directed by Kasi “Harriet Tubman is an Chris Brooks was a speaker at the annual event. See more photos on Watch Party will be held on Lemmons (Eve’s Bayou) and Page 5 and at ReadTheReporter.com. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the GQT starring Cynthia Erivo as the See Harriet . . . Page 2 State officials meet with local leaders Go Purple with Prevail!

Reporter photo by Denise Moe Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell recently met with Hamilton County From the words of a survivor: leaders. Topics of discussion included growing Indiana’s economy, improving infrastructure, attacking “By sharing my own experiences from the the drug epidemic and praise for Hamilton County in leading the way in providing great services, low triumphs to the struggles, I have hopefully taxes and a high quality of life for residents. (From left) County Commissioner Christine Altman, State helped encourage others to do the same. I Representative Donna Schaibley, Carmel City Councilor Kevin Woody Rider, Lt. Governor Crouch, know their support has brought me endless Carmel City Councilor Sue Finkam, County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, County Councilor Jeff amounts of encouragement.” Hern, State Treasurer Mitchell, County Councilor Ken Alexander and State Senator Victoria Spartz. #GoPurplePrevail #Believe 2 “Go Purple” with Prevail! Etchison Up Harriet from Page 1 from Page 1 from Page 1 the family farm Tony’s “He was so much more I could not get the Etchi- You can't explain why American icon and remains played in American history.” “biggest passion” and said than just my coach,” Fessel son family out of my mind bad things happen to good one of the most extraordi- Visit Facebook.com/ it was where he taught the said. “He was everything. on Thursday. It was like people. They just happen. nary women in history,” said NoblesvilleDiversity and boys the value of hard work. He was loving and caring to there was a dark cloud over Sometimes all we can do Lisa Sobek, a member of click Events to learn more. “The lesson my father me like I was his own son.” Hamilton County. So many is be there. the NDC executive council. Attendees are encouraged to taught me that I’ll never let Friends wiped away of us watched Tony and his Look at that field full of “While most know about RSVP for the event in order go of is that work ethic,” he tears as they wrote messag- brother, Eric, play basketball farmers from all over the Ms. Tubman's leadership for the theatre to get an accu- said. “The drive that he’s es for Tony’s family on in- for the Noblesville Millers. county. On that field they role in the underground rail- rate count for seating. always instilled in us. With- dex cards provided by vigil I am blessed to live in were family. road, she was so much more About NDC out it, I don’t think I could organizers. this amazing community Look at the football field – nurse, abolitionist, advo- Founded in 2018, No- be where I am today … I’m The event was planned which has always come to- full of Hamilton Heights cate for the women’s suf- blesville Diversity Coalition just going to keep that in my by a group of Hamilton gether during the hard times. Husky fans and Noblesville frage movement, civil rights (NDC) came together as heart for the rest of my life.” Heights students, including Grief lingers. Grief Miller fans. activist and the first woman concerned citizens, business Tony’s other lifelong junior Ava Thomas. has its own timetable. The On Thursday, they all in America to conduct an owners, leaders of faith-based passion was athletics. He “This morning, the halls overwhelming waves come were Tony Etchison fans. armed military raid. We look organizations and representa- excelled on the court, on the [at school] were very quiet and knock you down just And they came together just forward to watching the film tives in Noblesville to advo- field and as a coach. He was and it made me just want to when you think you are get- as our community always together and discussing the cate for diversity, equity and a four-year letter winner in take action,” she said. “We ting better. does. many prominent roles she inclusion in the community. basketball who led the No- went to administration with blesville High School team our idea, posted about it on to three sectional titles. social media and – in a few Guerin Catholic Husky He was named “Hamilton hours – it blew up.” from Page 1 County Player of the Year” The impressive turnout from Page 1 twice. was heartwarming but not ranks of excellence; this is a for prayer time. dents, alumni, perishable food for the In 2016, the Indiana surprising, Thomas added. select group. Guerin Catholic "Since our in- families and the weekend backpack program Basketball Hall of Fame “We know Tony meant has well demonstrated they ception in 2004, entire GC com- are being accepted during named Tony to the Sil- a lot to the community,” she are successful in meeting Catholic identity munity who have the festival. The list of items ver Anniversary team. He said. the key principles that guide has been at the embraced our being collected include: joined the Hall of Fame’s J.P. thanked his broth- Catholic education." forefront of every- Catholic identi- Canned green beans (15 board of directors in July. er’s classmates after the A diocesan high school thing we do," said ty and helped us oz.), canned corn (15 oz.), Lisa Stevens, a longtime vigil with an impromptu, (Diocese of Lafayette-in-In- Guerin Catholic achieve this rec- canned pasta sauce (24-30 friend who attended Thurs- emotional speech that drew diana), Guerin Catholic President Dr. John ognition. We are oz.), Capri Sun or Kool-Aid day night’s vigil, said Tony applause. is blessed with a full-time Atha. "Having a humbled and will jammers, and spaghetti or pulled double-duty as a bas- “Your love and support Chaplain and offers daily full-time chaplain Atha always continue other boxed pasta (16 oz.). ketball coach and father fig- is really what’s going to get Mass to students as part of has allowed us to integrate to be guided by our mis- The event, sponsored ure for her son, Blake. us through this,” he told the the school day, provides the Catholic worldview into sion and vision of Leading by Hamilton Heights Youth “Tony was definitely group of students. “It’s go- three opportunities each academics, athletics, fine with Humility, Serving with Assistance Program, is free a guiding hand when he ing to be a long process but week for students and staff arts and all extracurriculars Love and Trusting in God's and open to the public. needed it,” she told News with all of you behind us, to participate in the Sac- and clubs. Our goal at Guer- Providence." Hamilton Heights Primary 8. “He touched a lot of lives we’re going to get through rament of Reconciliation, in Catholic is to help our The Cardinal Newman School is located at 25350 for good. He’s going to be this. And we’re going to and hosts weekly adoration students discern who God is Society has recognized Guer- State Road 19, Arcadia. sorely, sorely missed.” become stronger because of the Blessed Sacrament calling them to be and pre- in Catholic as a top Catholic Zach Fessel, a junior at of it.” in the school's St. Joseph pare them to go out into the High School numerous times Hamilton Heights whose A man standing near Chapel. Guerin Catholic world and live their faith and (2007, 2008-09, 2010-11, Thanks for football league had been the edge of the field smiled, students also attend Mass a their vocations." 2012-13, 2014). The current coached by Tony, said he watching J.P. minimum of once per week A statement provided by recognition as an honor roll reading cherished his guidance on “His father would be so and meet every school day the school said, "Thanks to school is a five-year distinc- and off the field. proud,” he said. with their "Kairos" group all of the faculty, staff, stu- tion (2019-2024). The REPORTER

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Become a Dementia Fishers Police body cams to Friend at next month’s be fully operational in 2020 informational workshop The REPORTER community understand how By LARRY LANNAN the department in city plans to keep Chris Greisl told the Merit CICOA and Retirement dementia affects individuals LarryInFishers.com 2020, according them a bit longer Commission there are state Journey: Now What? are and families, you can make to Chief Geb- than that require- laws requiring that some teaming up to present a De- a difference for people Fishers Police officers hart. The civilian ment, possibly images on these videos be mentia Friends Workshop at touched by dementia. are already being equipped employee will 200 days. obscured. 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. If you’d like to become with body cams, with the be involved in The city is When requesting a po- 12 in the East Room of the a Dementia Friend, all you expectation that all officers responding to utilizing a cloud- lice body cam video, Greisl Hamilton East Public Li- need to do is attend this will have the cameras by public records re- based system for says the person making the brary, 5 Municipal Drive, one-hour informational ses- early 2020. Fishers Police quests. storage, which request must provide some Fishers. sion, which will explain key Chief Ed Gebhart told the The body will provide ac- basic information, such as Dementia Friends is a features of this worldwide Police Merit Commission cam deployment Gebhart cess for officers, naming the person at the global movement that is movement, about living Friday that this was the is being partially funded by authorized users and per- scene (other than the offi- changing the way people with dementia, and simple goal of his department in a $120,000 federal grant. sonnel at the prosecutor’s cer), and knowing the time think, act and talk about actions you can take to help rolling out the video tech- School Resource Offi- office without the need to and date of the incident. dementia. Developed by reduce the stigma associat- nology. cers (SROs) will have body record and playback on Chief Gebhart also up- the Alzheimer’s Society in ed with this condition. The city’s 2020 budget cameras installed, Gebhart video disks. dated the commission on the United Kingdom, the You need not be a de- calls for a full-time civil- said. For a member of the hiring officers, hoping to be Dementia Friends initiative mentia expert in order to ian position in the police The policy for retaining public to access a police at full strength in 2020 with is underway in Indiana and become a Dementia Friend, department to primarily the videos will be in line body camera video, a Free- 119 sworn positions filled. across the United States. nor do you need to know maintain the body camera with state law. State statute dom of Information Act The chief expects at least By helping everyone in a someone with dementia. program. This is the only requires the videos be re- (FOIA) request must be one retirement in 2020, and additional staff member for tained for 180 days, but the submitted. City Attorney there could be others. Conner Prairie welcomes Carmel Fire Department partners all to next Memory Café The REPORTER 19th century hearth cook- Join the Hamilton Coun- ing, visiting with farm an- with furry friends to teach fire safety ty Community Foundation imals, or dipping beeswax By NINA CRISCUOLO students about making sure Griffin, public information The Carmel Fire Depart- for a Memory Café from candles. WISH-TV | wishtv.com they have two exits from officer with the Carmel Fire ment is also expanding the noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Participants will also get every space, a meeting spot Department, said. program to recognize kids. Nov. 9 at the Conner Prairie the chance to meet some The Carmel Fire De- outside the house and what Owens started the Ka- At each school the depart- Memory Café. of Conner Prairie’s littlest partment is welcoming new to do if they find lighters or sey program in 1995. Since ment visits, two children are The Memory Café is a members at Preschool on members to the team. matches in their home. then the original Kasey has recognized for being lead- safe, welcoming space for the Prairie. They are not typical “The combination of died and the program has ers who display kindness individuals with Alzhei- Carts will be available firefighters; they’re called the dogs and Jeff talking been carried on by other even when grown-ups aren’t mer’s or any type of de- for those who need mobility Sparky’s Helpers and their fire safety, and the dogs dogs, including KD, Kali watching. Those students mentia and their caregivers. assistance. focus is to teach fire safety demonstrating those fire and Kohl. The program, are brought up during the Memory Café themes cen- Email vanvoorst@con- to kids. 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12 Days of Giving

Host your corporate holiday event at the Mill Top & help raise funds to fight drug addiction in Hamilton County.

Each night, from December 1-12, we will host company holiday parties in our historic Downtown venue.

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Reporter photo by Stu Clampitt At the annual Soup and Salad Supper, the Hamilton County Federated Republican Women thanked their sponsors, who make all of the organization’s good works possible throughout the year. While many sponsors were on hand to receive their certificates, HCFRW asked The Reporter to thank the following: Adam Aasen, Christine Altman, Jim Buck, Laura Campbell, Cecilia Coble, Chuck Goodrich, Mark Heirbrandt, Jeff Hern, Victoria Spartz, Donna Schaibley, Brian Poindexter, Tony Cook, Danielle Carey Tolan, Sue Finkham and Kathy Kreag Williams.

Reporter photos by Stu Clampitt Members, friends and supporters of HCFRW gathered Thursday evening at the Community Center at Red Bridge Park, 697 W. Jackson St., Cicero, for the annual Fall Soup and Salad Supper. (Above and top right) As always, the food was delicious and a big hit. (Right) Pastor Chris Brooks of Sheridan CrossRoads Student Center was the first speaker of the evening. He discussed the work his organization does for the youth of Sheridan and the need it fulfills in the community. After his presentation, he was inundated with questions from people who wanted to know more and find out how they could help.

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Paid for by the Hamilton County Republican Party but not authorized by any candidate’s committee 6 “Go Purple” with Prevail! Fishers road construction Alabama Story sure to be updates, week of Oct. 28 The REPORTER Fishers Pointe Boulevard, INDOT closures as part of the Downtown Infrastructure Improve- talk of the town in Carmel There will be two lanes ment Project to improve the open on Interstate 69 south- sanitary sewer underneath bound from 116th Street to Lantern Road. Access to the I-465 interchange from Lantern Road remains open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, from the north (via 116th Oct. 27. Street) for local residential, The ramp at northbound/ business, and Fishers Ele- southbound Allisonville mentary School traffic. The Road to I-465 westbound closure for this portion of is closed and will reopen the project is expected to at 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28. last approximately 90 days. The ramps at eastbound/ Check out the project Fact westbound 106th Street to Sheet to learn more. I-69 southbound and 96th The intersection of Street to I-69 southbound Lantern Road and Fishers are closed 6 a.m. Monday, Pointe Boulevard is expect- Oct. 28. ed to reopen by Monday, Cyntheanne Road Oct. 28. Beginning on or after 96th Street Monday, Oct. 28, INDOT Periodic lane restric- will close Cyntheanne Road tions are in effect as part of over I-69 for 10 days for a the road widening project. bridge deck overlay. For more information, view 116th Street the Fact Sheet. 116th Street at Moore Reporter photo by Stu Clampitt Keep Fishers DPW safe Street will close after rush The Indiana premiere of Alabama Story is being staged by Actors Theatre of Indiana through Nov. hour on Friday, Nov. 1 and Road construction con- 17 at the Studio Theater. This story of a Hoosier librarian in the deep South in 1959 who gets will reopen at 6 a.m. on tinues around Fishers, so pulled into a political controversy over a children’s book is certain to be the topic of conversation Monday, Nov. 4. please remember to slow throughout Hamilton County. Get your tickets before they all sell out at atistage.org. The cast and down and drive carefully director of Alabama Story were kind enough to take a moment to pose for The Reporter’s camera Lantern Road around road workers. Click on opening night. (From left) Cynthia Collins, Director Jane Unger, Don Farrell, Maeghan Looney, Lantern Road is closed here to see the Fishers Paul Tavianini, Cameron Stuart Bass and Samuel L. Wick. to thru traffic, beginning DPW crew talk about work- south of 116th Street to er safety. What year did the Sunken Gardens open in Indianapolis? The REPORTER This week in Indiana’s history … 1844 – 35-year-old Abraham Lincoln toured Southwest Indiana, cam- paigning for Henry Clay, the Whig Party candidate for President. He gave speech- es at Rockport, Bruceville, Vincennes, Washington and nor of Indiana. popular of all time. Carmi- Boonville. He also went to 1916 – The beauti- chael went on to a legendary his childhood home near ful Sunken Gardens were career in show business. He Gentryville, where he visit- opened to the public at Gar- wrote scores of hit songs, ed the graves of his mother field Park in Indianapolis. including " on My and sister. Mayor Joseph E. Bell and Mind," "The Nearness of 1903 – Two railroad others helped dedicate the You," "Skylark," and "In the trains collided near 18th gardens, which were the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Eve- Street just northwest of first in the nation to be illu- ning," which won an Acad- downtown Indianapolis. minated by colorful electric emy Award for Best Song One was carrying Purdue lights. Designed by famous in 1951. In Hollywood, he football players and fans to landscape architect George was a popular character ac- the annual Indiana/Purdue Kessler, the walkway, foun- tor who made 14 films, in- game, which was to be held tains and extensive plant- cluding "To Have and Have in the capital city's Wash- ings provide visitors a love- Not," in which he starred ington Park. Seventeen ly stroll through the beauty with Humphrey Bogart and people were killed in the and serenity of nature. Lauren Bacall. wreck, including 14 mem- 1927 – Hoosier Hoagy 1942 – The first LST was bers of the Purdue football Carmichael recorded "Star launched at the Evansville team. Scores of others were Dust" for the first time at Shipyard. Called "Landing seriously injured, including the Gennett Studios in Rich- Ship Tanks," these vessels Purdue team manager Harry mond. Lyrics were added were developed to carry S. Leslie who, 25 years lat- two years later, and the song tanks, vehicles, cargo and er, would be elected Gover- became one of the most landing troops directly onto shore with no docks or piers. During World War II, a workforce of over 19,000 at the Evansville yard pro- duced an LST every three or four days, turning out a total of 167 during the course of the war. 1963 – On Hallow- een night, a propane tank exploded during a perfor- mance of "Holiday on Ice" at the Indiana State Fair- grounds Coliseum. The blast killed 74 people and injured more than 400. It was one of the worst disas- ters in the history of the city. Hamilton County Reporter Hamilton County’s Hometown Newspaper “Go Purple” with Prevail! 7 County high school students meet with local officials at Beck’s Hybrids

Photo provided State Representative Tony Cook (seated at table on the left) and Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt (seated at table on the right) recently had the honor to speak to students from Guerin Catholic, Hamilton Heights and Sheridan high schools at the Purdue Extension ACTS Session at Beck’s Hybrids, 6767 E 276th St., Atlanta.

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Bureaucratization of health care while growing up in a student of history and econom- Furthermore, employer financing of in- medical care has changed the character of the former Soviet Union – in- ics, I went through a lot of mate- surance changed its meaning from some- the relations between physicians and pa- cluding how those aspects con- rial written by Milton Freidman, thing that we buy to protect us against tients. The caregiver has become, in effect, tributed to the death of my father John Goodman, Michael Porter events that are highly unlikely to occur but an “employee” of the insurance company at the age of 41 – I am deeply and others. Therefore, this ar- involve large losses if they do – major ca- or, in the case of Medicare or Medicaid, concerned that so many aspects ticle incorporates a lot of work tastrophes – to minor regularly recurring the government. of health care in our country are Victoria Spartz from some prominent econo- expenses. A great example often referred Important to note, partially socialized now socialized as well. There- State Senator mists with my commentaries to is that we cannot insure our car to pay medical care also creates what Friedman fore, I took a deeper dive into and interpretations. for gasoline or oil changes. So, insurance called “political entrepreneurship,” where this issue when I became a legislator. So, how did we get to where we are became a wasteful tax-exempt prepay- it gives incentives for politicians to com- When I talk about the aspects, I mean now? As always, everything starts with ment for consumption. We also started to pete for votes by offering new govern- consumer aspects I experienced such as: government control and intervention in treat “access to medical care” and “access ment services. Therefore, the state and • Being uninsured as a small business the markets. During WWII, the govern- to medical insurance” as being nearly syn- federal governments have increasingly owner; ment financed spending by printing mon- onymous. specified the coverage of insurance not • Having corporate insurance and ey and imposing wage and price controls In the 1960s, the government went fur- common in other areas. Special interest working crazy hours with little kids; to control inflation. As a result, a shortage ther and enacted a direct government sub- warfare was fought in the political arena • Paying for “COBRA”; of labor was created, and companies start- sidy – Medicare and Medicaid. The cost with protectionism from market compe- • Purchasing high deductible insurance ed to offer medical care as a fringe benefit grew more rapidly than originally estimat- tition, and competition to shift costs like through the individual marketplace before to attract labor. These benefits were even- ed, as the costs of all handouts invariably a hot potato by using political influence. “Obamacare”; tually tax exempted by the Congress for do. Government cannot prescribe the laws Special interest groups now represent vir- • Being forced into “Obamacare”; and employers, but did not extend to individu- of supply and demand. The lower the price tually every disease, disability and health • Paying penalties for not having ally purchased insurance. for the consumer, the greater the quanti- care service. As we all know the market “Obamacare” due to its cost. As we all know, it’s always easier to ty demanded; at a zero price, the quantity empowers individuals, bureaucracies – We all know that health care spending spend somebody else’s money, so this demanded becomes infinite. Some method special interests, and poor people is an has reached a level of national crisis and third-party payment of medical costs led of rationing must be substituted for price, excuse to transfer large sums of money to the tyranny of the status quo cannot be tol- to rising costs and a larger percentage of which invariably means government ra- wealthy and healthy in all large bureau- erated any longer. That leaves us with two total pay in the form of medical care, so tioning and denial of medical care. On cracies. options: 100 percent government monop- fringe benefits started to substitute wages. top of that, as insurance spread and elim- Then there is the pharmaceutical mar- oly with control of prices and rationing, or It’s worth noting that this subsidy is re- inated most price competition by paying ket, which represents about 25 percent of customary charges, and cost-plus system our health care spending, and has the same incentivized providers to increase cost, per perverse incentives, cost shifting, bureau- capita spending started to skyrocket. cratic barriers of entry, and a convoluted Dealing With Depression or Dementia? Major reforms in the 1980s attempted pricing system, which led to consolidation Free Friday Mood and Memory Programs to control costs with further price control and rise of oligopolies. for inpatient care with no meaningful mea- So, where do we go from here? surements of outcomes, which started re- As I mentioned above, we, the gov- 1st Friday ducing quality. 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Soccer semi-state Noblesville, Carmel girls reach Class 3A state championship game

By RICHIE HALL The Noblesville and Carmel girls soccer teams played through the rain and held their own against stiff competition during Saturday’s IHSAA semi-state tournament. As a result, the Millers and the Grey- hounds will meet next Saturday for the Class 3A state championship. In the north semi-state at Kokomo, No. 2-ranked Noblesville got past No. 7 Penn in overtime by the score of 2-1. That put the Millers back at state for the first time since 2008. Down at Evansville North, No. 1 Carmel edged No. 5 Castle 1-0 with a late goal, giving the defending 3A state champions a return ticket to the big game. “It’s a really cool experience,” said Noblesville’s Sydney Anderson, who scored the game-winning goal for the Millers. “We’ve been really close my freshman and sophomore year. But of course, Penn beat us those years. So it was really cool, being able to finally beat them. They’re a really good team.” Noblesville and Carmel will face off Reporter photo by Richie Hall at 4 p.m. next Saturday for the 3A girls The Noblesville girls soccer team won the Class 3A north semi-state at Kokomo on Saturday, holding off Penn state title. This year’s state soccer games in overtime 2-1. The Millers qualified for next Saturday's 3A state championship game and will take on Carmel will be played at Fishers High School at Fishers High School. (see the schedule below). LATE GOALS The Millers and the Kingsmen were scoreless at halftime. In the 57th minute, Noblesville took several shots that were deflected away before the ball landed at Jenna Chatterton’s feet. Chatterton took control of the ball, and booted it in from just outside the goal box. The Millers had what they needed, a 1-0 lead. That advantage held almost all the way to the final buzzer, but Penn stunned Noblesville by scoring with three seconds left. That made the score 1-1, and sent the game to overtime. “That’s a well-coached team that fought to the bitter end,” said Millers coach Mike Brady. “Could’ve given up, but they didn’t. And they made it real dif- ficult for us to take the next step that we want to take.” In high school soccer, overtime con- sists of two seven-minute periods, with the teams switching sides in between. The score remained 1-1 after the first Photo courtesy Carmel High School Athletics overtime. Carmel earned its spot in the 3A state championship game by winning the south semi-state title Saturday at With about a minute and a half left in Evansville North. The Greyhounds beat Castle 1-0 and will take on Noblesville next Saturday at Fishers. the second overtime, Chatterton collect- far. But our girls weren’t going to give up getting their first goal just 18 seconds Memorial scored the first goal during ed the ball at midfield and began driving at that point. They fought.” in. Noblesville tied the game in the 49th the game’s sixth minute, but Guerin down the field. The Kingsmen kicked Down at Evansville, the Greyhounds minute on a penalty kick by Jack Miller, Catholic answered a few minutes later, the ball in the other direction, but Ava also played to a scoreless tie at halftime. but Lake Central scored six minutes later with Joseph Lafiosca putting the equal- Bramblett found it and booted it toward But Carmel’s Olivia Fray scored with 14 to take back the lead, and would keep it izer in the net. That tied the game with the goal. The ball made its way into the minutes left to play, and the ‘Hounds held until the buzzer. 30:10 left to go, and the score remained goal box, where Anderson kicked it in to on from there. “They had a game plan for us,” said 1-1 at halftime. give the Millers the lead with 1:11 left. Carmel is now 18-0-3 for the sea- Millers coach Ken Dollaske. “They Neither team scored in the second Noblesville held off Penn from that point son. The Greyhounds also won their re- knew all of our good players. They had half, so it was on to overtime. The first forward. cord-extending 12th semi-state champi- that in the bag. So kudos to Lake Central extra period was scoreless, but the Gold- “Honestly, I just kept following Jen- onship. for playing a really good game. It’s just en Eagles seemed to have things in hand na’s run,” said Anderson. “I saw her BOYS GAMES tough.” when Bryce Dolenc scored with 1:01 left headed up and I knew if I just followed The Noblesville boys soccer team Noblesville finished its season with a in the second OT. and finished that it would be in.” was trying to make it a Millers sweep at 16-3-2 record. The Tigers answered just 27 seconds “That was us fighting to the end,” Kokomo. But a determined Lake Central Guerin Catholic played the 2A south later, however, so the overtime ended at said Brady, whose team improved to 16- team had other plans, beating No. 8 No- semi-state against Evansville Memorial 2-2. That sent the game to the shootout, 0-3 for the season and won the program’s blesville 2-1 to end the Millers’ season. at Evansville North. The No. 2 Tigers where Memorial won 3-2. third semi-state title. “We had already The boys game was also scoreless at beat the No. 5 Golden Eagles in a pen- Guerin Catholic finished its season started talking about penalty kicks, and halftime. The Indians quickly took the alty kick shootout to advance to the state 13-6-3. who was going to take them if it went that lead at the beginning of the second half, championship game. State soccer schedule Friday 1A GIRLS Lafayette Central Catholic (19-2-1) vs. Park Tudor (21-2), 6 p.m.

1A BOYS Argos (17-4) vs. Indianapolis Lutheran (15-6), 8 p.m.

Saturday 2A GIRLS Bishop Dwenger (12-4-1) vs. Evansville Mater Dei (15-5-2), 11 a.m.

2A BOYS South Bend St. Joseph (14-6-2) vs. Evansville Memorial (16-3-2), 1:30 p.m.

3A GIRLS Noblesville (16-0-3) vs. Carmel (18-0-3), 4 p.m.

3A BOYS Lake Central (12-5-3) vs. Zionsville (20- 0), 6:30 p.m. “Go Purple” with Prevail! 11 Volleyball Royals power their way to regional title The Hamilton Southeastern volleyball team gave a large, loud Royals crowd something to cheer about on Saturday night at The Mill. Southeastern won the Class 4A No- blesville regional, overcoming McCutch- eon in four sets – 23-25, 25-17, 25-20, 25-9 – to claim the program’s second re- gional trophy. The Royals won their first in 2015, and four years later, they are go- ing back to the semi-state. Southeastern will play Crown Point next Saturday in the 4A north semi-state at Frankfort. The match will start at 6 p.m., after the 1A north semi-state be- tween Morgan Township and Cowan, which beings at 4 p.m. Before they could start thinking about semi-state, the No. 3 Royals had to get past a tough No. 6 Mavericks team that was 32-1 coming into the regional final. McCutcheon edged out Southeastern for the first set, but the Royals turned the ta- bles in the next two sets, then ran away with the fourth set. “I think we just continued to steady out, and then we just got into our game, which is serving and swinging, and we Reporter photos by Kirk Green just calmed down a little bit,” said HSE Hamilton Southeastern won the Class 4A Noblesville volleyball regional on Saturday, beating McCutcheon in coach Jason Young. “I think that made four sets in the championship match. The Royals will play Crown Point next Saturday at the Frankfort semi-state. the difference for us, and again, we’ve got some kids that have been in that environ- ment before. I think that helps.” The Royals indeed kept things swing- ing in the match: Delaney Garner and Abby Weber both hit 18 kills, while Grace Hunter put down 14 kills. Olivia Phillips handed out 24 assists, and Emily Weber dished out 20 assists. Abby Weber served three aces. On defense, Carly Mills collected 30 digs, and in the process broke a school re- cord for career digs. Abby Weber had 27 digs and Hunter picked up 19 digs. Gar- ner had three blocks. In the early afternoon semi-final match, Southeastern cruised past Home- stead 25-7, 25-8, 25-15. The Royals wrapped up the match in less than an hour. Abby Weber hit 13 kills, with Hunter putting down 10 and Garner hitting sev- en. Phillips handed out 18 assists, while Kyla Berg served three aces. Mills picked up 22 digs, with Lillian Leiner getting 12 and Abby Weber collecting 10. Garner had four blocks; Young credited her with being dominant at the net. “I thought the kids came out with great focus,” said Young. “I thought our play at the net was really strong.” Southeastern is 28-4 for the season. Carly Mills (in white jersey) celebrates with her team after a winning point. Mills had 30 digs in the championship match, during which she broke the school record for career digs. 12 “Go Purple” with Prevail! Cross country Carmel, Noblesville, Fishers, Southeastern qualify for state Westfield's Connor, Heights' Mitchell advance as individuals It was a rainy cross country semi- state at Shelbyville on Saturday, but the Carmel and Noblesville teams made it through the rain – and to the state meet. The Greyhounds and the Millers had both their boys and the girls teams fin- ish in the top six, which qualified them for next Saturday's state meet at the La- Vern Gibson Cross Country Course in Terre Haute. In addition, one Hamilton County individual qualified for state in both the boys and girls meet. Carmel's boys didn't just qualify, they won. The Greyhounds scored 89 points to take the semi-state trophy, led by freshman Kole Mathison's sixth- place finish. Grant Moon took eighth. Noblesville was fifth by scoring 169 points. The Millers had the highest-fin- ishing county runner in the boys race, with Travis Hickner taking fifth. Cole Kimmel placed 12th. Westfield's Kai Connor finished 13th in the boys race, and qualified for state as an individual. The top 10 run- ners on a non-advancing team qualify for the big meet in Terre Haute. In the girls meet, Carmel finished a close second to Zionsville; the Eagles scored 86 points and the Greyhounds scored 95. Brooklynn Edwards led Car- Reporter photo by Kent Graham mel by placing 16th. The Carmel boys cross country team won the Shelbyville semi-state on Saturday. The Greyhounds scored 89 The Miller girls took fifth place, points and had two runners finish in the top 10. totaling 154 points. Freshman Brooke Turn to Page 13 to see more pictures. Lahee led Noblesville with a 19th-place 16:43.4. get Gallagher 19:23.9. Race winner: Reece Gibson (Con- finish. Guerin Catholic runners: 37. Aus- cordia Lutheran) 15:34.3. Hamilton Heights' Maria Mitchell tin Callahan 16:30.6, 45. Thomas Up at New Haven, both Fishers and Fishers runners: 11. Drew Smith continued her outstanding post-season King 16:37.6. Hamilton Southeastern teams qualified 15:58.4, 12. Will Clark 15:58.6, 13. run as well. Mitchell was the highest GIRLS MEET for the state meet with top six finishes Jaylen Castillo 15:59.1, 41. Max county finisher, placing fifth and earn- Team scores: Zionsville 86, Carmel at that semi-state. McCollum 16:37.9, 52. Matthew ing a spot at state. 95, Brebeuf Jesuit 135, Bishop Cha- In the boys race, the Tigers finished Leppert 16:51.4, 62. Alec Foster tard 149, Noblesville 154, Cardinal third and the Royals were sixth. Fish- 16:59.0, 83. Tate Meaux 17:12.2. At Shelbyville Ritter 169, Cathedral 179, Browns- ers scored 99 points and were led by Southeastern runners: 18. Eric BOYS MEET burg 206, New Palestine 227, Plain- an 11th-12th-13th finish from Drew Swinson 16:06.1, 35. Will Mar- Team scores: Carmel 89, Cen- field 246, Batesville 288, Avon 307, Smith, Will Clark and Jaylen Castillo. quardt 16:30.4, 38. Nolan Satterfield ter Grove 110, Brebeuf Jesuit 119, Center Grove 323, Franklin Cen- Southeastern scored 179 points; Eric 16:31.0, 64.AJ Brisben 17:00.1, 73. Brownsburg 120, Noblesville 169, tral 331, Franklin Community 373, Swinson placed 18th for the Royals. Jack Struss 17:07.4, 98. Jack Pat- Zionsville 177, Cathedral 198, Avon Greensburg 395, Whiteland 417, In the girls race, Fishers finished rick 17:19.2, 101. Elliott Robinson 204, North Central 213, Franklin Roncalli 523, Warren Central 541, second with 139 points; Fort Wayne 17:21.2. Central 239, Franklin Communi- Mount Vernon 551. Carroll scored a dominant win with 50 GIRLS RACE ty 274, Batesville 281, Ben Davis Race winner: Madeline Keller (Bre- points. The Tigers had three finish in Team scores: Fort Wayne Car- 283, Plainfield 315, Warren Central beuf Jesuit) 18:22.6. a row as well: Hannah Sale was 24th, roll 50, Fishers 139, Homestead 369, Mount Vernon 460, Whiteland Carmel runners: 16. Brooklynn Abigail Carter finished 25th and Vera 145, Hamilton Southeastern 168, 463, Roncalli 466, Greenwood 571, Edwards 19:06.1, 20. Jamie Klavon Schafer took 26th. Northridge 169, Concordia Luther- Cambridge City Lincoln 590 . 19:12.9, 22. Phoebe Bates 19:13.1, Southeastern finished fourth as a an 189. Race winner: Dalton Kane (Plain- 27. Brooke Waldal 19:22.2, 28. team with 168 points. The Royals had Race winner: Erin Strzelecki (Bish- field) 15:29.3. Alivia Romaniuk 19:23.8, 52. Roni the highest-placing county runner, with op Dwenger) 17:29.4. Carmel runners: 6. Kole Mathison Ledzema 20:03.7, 54. Lily Rose Halle Hill taking seventh. Fishers runners: 24. Hannah Sale 15:50.1, 8. Grant Moon 15:52.3, 20:09.2. 19:15.1, 25. Abigail Carter 19:22.6, 28. Ben Myers 16:23.2, 33. Austin Noblesville runners: 19. Brooke At New Haven 26. Vera Schafer 19:25.3, 38. Eliz- Throckmorton 16:28.3, 36. Hud- Lahee 19:12.9, 36. Sophie Reich- BOYS RACE abeth Barrett 19:42.7, 40. Corinne son Alden 16:30.2, 47.Will Mur- ard 19:39.9, 42. Paige Hazelrigg Team scores: Concordia Luther- Yorkman 19:43.4, 54. Emma Gilles- phy 16:38.5, 64. Charlie Schuman 19:49.6, 49. Bella Sharples-Gordon an 49, Homestead 98, Fishers 99, pie 19:59.1, 91. Laura Masoni 16:49.3. 19:59.8, 51. Madison King 20:03.7, West Noble 163, Columbia City 173, 20:35.0. Noblesville runners: 5. Travis 82. Anna Hazelrigg 20:45.5, 83. So- Hamilton Southeastern 179, Gosh- Southeastern runners: 7. Halle Hill Hickner 15:46.2, 12. Cole Kim- phie Stahl 20:46.8. en 187, Penn 215, Westview 218, 18:31.5, 35. Lilly Patrick 19:36.7, mel 15:58.3, 60. Evan Campbell Westfield runners: 35. Sophia Wabash 259, Bellmont 270,Oak Hill 39. Grace Newton 19:43.0, 52. Ellie 16:47.4, 66. Jack Taylor 16:52.1, Brown 19:39.2, 37. Kyla Curtis 283, New Haven 302, Northridge Pedersen 19:58.9, 56. Ellie John- 70. Asher Propst 16:54.1, 81.Luke 19:40.6. 352, Mishawaka 382, Huntington son 19:59.8, 60. Jenna McLean Shinneman 17:03.1. Hamilton Heights runner: 5. Maria North 449, NorthWood 471, Pend- 20:02.8, 94. Brooke Ratliff 20:39.3. Westfield runners: 13. Kai Con- Mitchell 18:36.6. leton Heights 486, Wapahani 556, nor 15:58.8, 54. Mahamat Djour Guerin Catholic runner: 29. Brid- Frankton 559. Carmel boys tennis sweeps singles, doubles state titles

Photo provided The Carmel boys tennis team completed the Triple Crown on Saturday, as senior Presley Thieneman won the IHSAA singles state championship, and senior Uday Lomada and junior Jones McNamar teamed up to win the doubles title. Thieneman only lost three games in his two matches, beating Lapel's Jesse McCurdy 6-0, 6-1 in the semi-finals and Perry Meridian's Sajin Smith in the finals. Thieneman finished the season 26-0 and has committed to play tennis at Northwestern University. "Presley was on another level today," said Carmel coach Bryan Hanan. Lomada and McNamar won their semi-final over Homestead's Tim Steiner and Bryant Zitlaw 7-5, 6-3,. "Those guys were right even with us," said Hanan. The Carmel team then triumphed in the final over Charlie Morton and Kathir Venkat 6-4, 6-1. The team completed their season with a 27-0 record. This is the fourth time in IHSAA history that a team has swept the Triple Crown, and the second time for Carmel, which also scored the sweep in 2016. “Go Purple” with Prevail! 13

Saturday scores Toronto 108, Chicago 84 Miami 131, Milwaukee 126, OT Houston 126, New Orleans 123 Philadelphia 117, Detroit 111 San Antonio 124, Washington 122 NBA standings Atlanta 103, Orlando 99 Utah 113, Sacramento 81 Boston 118, New York 95 Phoenix 130, L.A. Clippers 122 Cleveland 110, Indiana 99 Eastern Conference Western Conference Atlantic W L PCT. GB Northwest W L PCT. GB Philadelphia 2 0 1.00 - Denver 2 0 1.00 - Boston 2 1 .667 0.5 Minnesota 2 0 1.00 - Toronto 2 1 .667 0.5 Utah 2 1 .667 0.5 Brooklyn 1 1 .500 1.0 Portland 1 1 .500 1.0 New York 0 3 .000 2.5 Oklahoma City 0 2 .000 2.0 Central W L PCT. GB Pacific W L PCT. GB Cleveland 1 1 .500 - Phoenix 2 1 .667 - Milwaukee 1 1 .500 - L.A. Clippers 2 1 .667 - Detroit 1 2 .333 0.5 L.A. Lakers 1 1 .500 0.5 Chicago 1 2 .333 0.5 Golden State 0 1 .000 1.0 Indiana 0 2 .000 1.0 Sacramento 0 3 .000 2.0 Southeast W L PCT. GB Southwest W L PCT. GB Atlanta 2 0 1.00 - Dallas 2 0 1.00 - Miami 2 0 1.00 - San Antonio 2 0 1.00 - Orlando 1 1 .500 1.0 Houston 1 1 .500 1.0 Charlotte 1 1 .500 1.0 Memphis 0 2 .000 2.0 Washington 1 2 .333 1.5 New Orleans 0 3 .000 2.5 Foul trouble hinders Pacers in loss to Cavs By BRENDAN ROURKE But despite the number of fouls, the lan called a timeout with 10:07 remaining to take a 90-74 lead into the fourth. Courtesy nba.com/pacers Pacers ways to play a tight game in the in the half to settle his team down and Brogdon once again gave Pacers fans Not even ’s game- first quarter. First, Sumner dove to rescue replace him. Bitadze then headed to the something to watch in the early moments high 30 points and 10 assists could a ball from going out of bounds which led locker room with a sore right knee and of the fourth. He scored the Pacers’ first overcome the ’ early foul to an easy T.J. Warren to give the Pacers a did not return to the game. five points of the fourth quarter to quick- trouble against the young Cleveland Cav- 19-18 lead with 4:59 remaining. The Cavaliers then went on a 21-4 run ly cut the deficit to 92-79. Then, after a aliers. Later, with the Cavaliers leading 24- over the next 5:32 that included a stretch bad pass by , he found Tristan Thompson scored 25 points, 21 and 2:16 remaining on the clock, Pac- of 17 straight unanswered points. The a streaking for the easy Kevin Love scored 21 and fell one assist ers’ first-round draft pick lead grew to as many as 21 before back- layup to cut the Cavs lead to 92-81 with shy of a triple-double to lead the Cleve- checked into the game for his first regular to-back buckets from Sumner and Brog- 9:07 remaining in the game. The 11-point land Cavaliers (1-1) to a 110-99 victory season action. Bitadze’s presence was no- don cut the lead down to 62-45 with 43.6 deficit was the smallest deficit for the over the Indiana Pacers (0-2). The Cavs ticeable immediately as he scored an easy seconds remaining. Brogdon later sank a Pacers since midway through the second outscored the Blue & Gold 39-20 in the layup off a lob pass from TJ Leaf to cut 3-point shot with 2.1 seconds remaining quarter. second quarter and once led by as many the Cavs lead to 24-23. He scored the first to keep the deficit at 17 as the halftime However, after Holiday’s layup the as 24 points in the third. Six Pacers play- two points of his NBA career in 16 sec- buzzer sounded. The Cavs finished the Pacers misfired on their next three con- ers scored in double figures, but it wasn’t onds of game time. quarter on 14-for-24 shooting (58.3 per- secutive shots. The cold spell allowed the nearly enough. T.J. McConnell also provided some cent). Cavs to pull off an 8-3 run over the next The Pacers sprinted out to a 5-0 spark for the Blue & Gold as the quarter The fouls continued as Sumner quick- 3:31 to increase the lead back to 100-84. lead after found Brogdon came to a close. After Bitadze’s layup, ly picked up his third and fourth fouls in The Pacers lone points during the run for a wide open 3-point shot on the left McConnell found Doug McDermott at less than two minutes of third quarter ac- came from free throws. wing. On the next Cavaliers possession, the top of the key for a 3-pointer that put tion and was forced to sit. The Cavaliers Justin Holiday began what would be poked the ball free to the Pacers in front 26-24. With 28.5 sec- began the third on a 9-2 run to stretch the the final attempt at a comeback in the . Sumner – who started onds left, McConnell then sank a beauti- lead to 74-50 before Brogdon drilled a fourth. With 5:36 remaining his second in place of – dribbled the ful fadeaway jumper to give the Pacers a 3-pointer from the left wing to stop the 3-pointer of the game cut the deficit down length of the floor and threw a back pass 28-26 lead as the quarter came to a close. bleeding temporarily with 8:19 remain- 100-87. A Sabonis layup followed that to to Sabonis for the easy dunk. It was a And then the weight the fouls carried ing in the quarter. bring the lead back down to 11. much more pleasant start to the game af- forced a change in the second. Throughout the game, the former Mil- After a single Cavs , Brog- ter falling into a 6-0 hole against the Pis- Fearing more whistles, the Pac- waukee Buck seemed to be the only Pacer don stole a pass and found Warren run- tons three days ago. But what appeared to ers were forced to play softer defense player to find the bottom of the net. With ning down the right side of the court for be a spark in the team’s chemistry soon throughout the second quarter. The Cav- 5:21 remaining in the fourth, Brogdon the easy layup to cut the lead to 101-91 fizzled out. aliers started out the second quarter with scored his eighth point of the third quar- with 3:50 remaining. But the Pacers nev- And the fouls began racking up. five straight points in 51 seconds to re- ter and 21st point of the game to shrink er managed to trim the lead to fewer than The Pacers committed seven fouls gain the lead 31-28. the Cavs lead to 78-63. But the team as seven points. And the Blue & Gold fell to in the first six minutes of the game and To make matters worse, during the a whole failed to reduce the lead to any- the Cavaliers on the road for the first time 12 in the first quarter to put themselves stretch Bitadze appeared to be limping thing fewer than 15 for the rest of the since 2018, giving former Michigan bas- in a tough spot early. The Cavaliers took as he tried to get back for the next de- quarter. Every time the Pacers attempted ketball coach John Beilein his first career 16 attempts from the charity stripe in the fensive possession. Though he altered to make a run, the Cavaliers had an an- NBA win. first quarter, converting on 10 of them. Jordan Clarkson’s shot and gathered the swer, matching the Pacers shot-for-shot , Pacers head coach Nate McMil- down the final stretch of the third quarter

Reporter photos by Kent Graham Westfield's Kai Connor (left photo, in background) and Hamilton Heights' Maria Mitchell (right photo, 364) qualified for the IHSAA state meet as individuals. Connor and Mitchell were top 10 individuals not on an advancing team at Saturday's Shelbyville semi-state.