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HAMILTON COUNTY Hamilton County’s Hometown Newspaper www.ReadTheReporter.com REPORTER Facebook.com/HamiltonCountyReporter TodAy’S Weather Saturday, May 15, 2021 Today: Partly to mostly cloudy. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Arcadia | Atlanta | Cicero | Sheridan Scattered showers possible late. Carmel | Fishers | Noblesville | Westfield NEWS GATHERING Like & PARTNER Follow us! HIGH: 71 LOW: 52 Only 109 students Noblesville initiates diversity, commit to HSE equity and inclusion discussion virtual learning By LARRY LANNAN By JEFF JELLISON LarryInFishers.com Reporter Publisher Diversity ratios within Noblesville Schools Caucasian (83%) With only a few days left to sign up, On Thursday, Nobles- Hispanic (7%) only 109 students in the Hamilton South- ville Schools conducted Black (4%) eastern (HSE) school district have commit- the first of four scheduled Asian (2.5%) ted to be virtual-only for the fall semester meetings that discussed Other (3.5%) of 2021. That’s out of a total student popu- how diversity, equity and Low socioeconomic students (25%) lation of about 21,500. inclusion is addressed in the Students with physical/emotional/learning disabilities (18%) Superintendent Allen Bourff told the classroom. school board Wednesday night that fami- Noblesville Schools Academically gifted students (17%) Students receiving mental health services (15%) lies will have a deadline of Sunday night Superintendent Dr. Beth (May 16) to make the virtual commitment. Niedermeyer opened the Students of other nationalities/ethnicities learning English (525) Over 50 different home languages spoken. The district is expecting students electing meeting discussing why all-virtual learning to commit to the entire the district is involved with fall semester. diversity, equity and inclu- ing in OUR schools and to to ensure we meet the ac- Of those electing all-virtual classes sion initiatives, how the share their questions and ademic needs of students, so far, 55 are kindergarten through sixth district defines those terms input,” Neidermeyer said. prepare students for future grade, 16 in grades 7 and 8, and 38 at the in Noblesville Schools, “Noblesville Schools re- success, and serve all of high school level. and what the district is do- spects the role of parents our 10,600 students. No- Photo provided Bourff said a number of questions have ing and not doing in these and believe it is their job blesville Schools does not Noblesville Schools Superintendent been submitted about the virtual option areas. to teach their children their promote political groups or Dr. Beth Niedermeyer addressed commitment. For answers, he pointed to “We created this op- family’s personal, political, agendas.” nearly 140 attendees at Thursday’s webinars that can be accessed at this link. portunity for our public to spiritual and social values. community meeting on diversity, hear about what’s happen- The role of the district is See DEI . Page 2 equity and inclusion. See HSE Schools . Page 2 Four Heights Middle School Robotics teams qualify for VEX Robotics World Championship Tournament The REPORTER The Hamilton Heights Middle School (HHMS) Robotics program had four student teams qualify for this year’s VEX Robotics World Championship. The tournament, which Photo provided will be conducted virtual- The new store in Westfield is currently operating under adjusted hours and ly May 24-29, will place maintaining coronavirus safety measures. teams from around the world in timed robotics competition matches with their custom-built robots. Meijer opens new In a typical year, the an- nual VEX Robotics World Championship attracts more than 30,000 attendees Westfield Supercenter from all 50 states and more than 70 nations. New store offers state-of-the-art retail experience, Students who qualified digital solutions and multiple ways to shop include Addison Mann, Lauren Happel, Nate Key, Submitted and completed re- said. “We look Thatcher Jung, Adler Bid- On Thursday Meijer model projects on forward to pro- dle, Nash Biddle, Tyler opened its new supercenter each of the other viding a custom- Champion, Ian Wilson, in Westfield, bringing the 11 stores in the er-focused store Mallory Ortega, Veronica community a state-of-the- area. that offers fresh Pruitt, Landon Faubion, Photo provided art retail experience while “This new options and in- Drew Laitas, Justin Overton, HHMS Robotics Assistant Coach Chad Jung is helping providing customers multi- store reinforces novation to help Jackson Cantlon, Eli Heuer, sixth-grade student Reece Blanton test her ‘reverse ple ways to shop in a spe- our ongoing com- reshape how cus- Isaiah Heuer, Jessa Steffen, scissor’ claw for this year’s game, Rise Above. cialty store environment. mitment to serv- tomers shop for Dalton McNally, Reece Addison Mann won the circumstances,” said Lacy The 155,000 square-foot ing the needs of the groceries and Blanton, Katelynn Bishop, online VEX Photography Bowyer, HHMS Robotics store in Hamilton County is Hamilton County Keyes items they need Carson Felger, Luke Da- Challenge this year landing Teacher and Coach. “We the retailer’s 15th location in at a time when everyone is while keeping their fami- vis, Isayah Zachary, Enzo her a trophy for her team. are looking forward to ac- the Indianapolis metro area. looking for a one-stopping lies safe.” Christy, Owen Eshelman, “I'm just super proud of tually competing in person Over the last five years, the experience,” Meijer Pres- Ewan Shaffer, Mya Bryson, how the team never gave next year and giving Dallas retailer has built four stores ident & CEO Rick Keys See Meijer . Page 2 and Aubrey Baber. up this year despite the another go!” GOAT Restaurant & Tavern files petition against City of Carmel, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Owners ask County Superior Court for stay, reversal of zoning variance denial Submitted The Paul family ly become an area be- Longtime Carmel residents owns more than five loved by residents and and business owners Kevin and establishments, includ- visitors. I hope all par- Megan Paul have filed a petition ing Carmel mainstays ties involved can find a with the Hamilton County Supe- Blue Horseshoe, Brock- reasonable solution that rior Court requesting the court way Public House and does not diminish the reverse a recent decision by the Danny Boy Beerworks. value or the personality Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Their businesses em- of this important part of (BZA) to deny The GOAT Restau- ploy more than 300 our city.” rant & Tavern a use variance to Hoosiers. Prior to pursuing permit it to operate in its current Carmel City Coun- Finkam plans for The GOAT, location. cilor Sue Finkam expressed her Paul worked with city representa- “All we want is to operate our support for both the Paul family tives regarding necessary zoning family’s business under the same and a resolution to the current zon- variances. City officials repeated- rules as everyone else in Midtown ing issue. ly and consistently told Paul there Plaza, including our neighbor- “Kevin and Megan are long- were no problems with its appli- ing restaurants and taverns,” said time Carmel residents and busi- cations, and that zoning should be Kevin Paul. “Legal action is the ness owners, dedicating sig- approved without difficulty. last thing we prefer, but until this nificant time and resources to In June 2019, the City Council Photo provided is resolved, our doors are closed growing and improving our city,” passed an Ordinance granting Paul Kevin and Megan Paul, owners of the The GOAT Restaurant and nearly 30 people are wonder- Finkam said. “They have proven a three-way alcoholic beverage & Tavern, say they want the zoning matter affecting their ing how they will support them- to be collaborative and thoughtful establishment to be resolved quickly and that they prefer selves and their families.” neighbors. 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Following Dr. Nied- filled all four sessions we of Dr. Niedermeyer’s pre- store features various digi- navirus safety measures. “Throughout the past ermeyer’s comments, the are offering through the end sentation available to those tal shopping solutions that Inside the store, safety de- few months, our Meijer nearly 140 people in atten- of the school year,” said who were unable to attend Meijer customers have cals are visible on the floor team members have worked dance were invited to par- Marnie Cooke, Director of in person and inviting their come to rely on during the where customers typically diligently to prepare this ticipate in breakout groups Marketing and Communica- questions and feedback.” past year. Customer use of gather, and protective plexi- new store amid unprece- and given the opportunity tion for Noblesville Schools. Cooke said all questions Shop & Scan, which allows glass shields are at every dented challenges, and for to submit questions and re- “We are no longer accepting posed at each of the four shoppers to scan barcodes checkout station. To help that we are all proud and ceive feedback. registrations at this time. meetings will be compiled via a mobile app and bag ensure the continued health inspired,” Keyes said. “We “We’ve had over 500 After sessions are complete, and