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Pauley: “He needs to stop … he needs to stop” Carmel Clerk Treasurer describes harassment allegations against Mayor By JEFF JELLISON Reporter Publisher

At a press conference conducted on Former neighbor’s Thursday in Westfield, Carmel Clerk Trea- surer Christine Pauley outlined additional Letter to the Editor allegations of harassment by Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard. City of Carmel Director of Communi- calls Pauley’s recent ty Relations Nancy Heck spoke to the Re- porter after the press conference on Mayor Brainard’s behalf. accusations false Pauley stated in 2015, when leaving a Dear Editor: Christmas party, Brainard forcibly kissed When it came to my attention via the news that her and grabbed her buttocks. Chris Pauley was claiming to be sexually harassed by “The mayor is denying the allegations Carmel’s Mayor, I took pause because as her neighbor at the Christmas party,” Heck said. for the better Pauley outlined how, in 2016, she re- part of sev- fused Brainard’s offers of trips to Rome and en years, I a lodge in Wisconsin. know Chris Pauley also provided members of Pauley and the media with an email sent to her from specifically Brainard that contained an adult toy adver- this accu- tisement. The email from Brainard said, “I sation to be keep getting these ads to … wondered if my false based rosy signed me up [smiley face emoji].” on her direct Pauley said the email made her feel communica- dirty, stating, “On many occasions he tion with me. would drunk email or text me and so I just Shortly ignored it and said no, I am just going to before 4:58 ignore it.” p.m. on June Photo provided by Nancy Heck, City of Carmel Heck responded to this point by telling 21, 2016, the Reporter, “The website issue was one Chris Pauley herself informed me that she was dating that many people receive these days where Mayor Brainard. Very defensively I asked her if she you get your unsolicited ads for random was aware that he was a married man. She replied, stuff. [The mayor] was jokingly trying “They are separated.” to find out if she signed him up forthe I was very upset upon hearing the impending di- notices.” vorce news and immediately messaged a longtime At the news conference Pauley denied mutual friend of the Brainards for clarification. This ever having a sexual relationship with Reporter photo by Jeff Jellison friend said it was true, and the Brainards were keeping Brainard. At a press conference held on Thursday, Carmel Clerk Treasurer it quiet until after their son’s wedding. In an exclusive conversation with the Christine Pauley described allegations of harassment from During the time we lived in the same neighbor- Reporter, Pauley described returning home Mayor Jim Brainard, including Brainard forcibly kissing her and hood, Chris Pauley would be very open when brag- from a date and finding Mayor Brainard sit- grabbing her buttocks. ging about the men she dated – judges, lawyers, doc- ting in her residence. tors and prominent businessmen. I had no reason to Heck told the Reporter, “[The mayor] Photo provided not believe her when she claimed to be dating May- has no recollection of the particular event Christine Pauley or Brainard, as I saw them in public often, and when that the Clerk Treasurer is referring to in the Mayor Brainard came to Chris’s home on more than said she received one occasion. last allegation.” an email from “Jim Brainard is a very powerful and Being part of a neighborhood that is known to be politically connected mayor,” said Pauley. Jim Brainard that an inclusive social group, Chris Pauley and I chatted “I am no different than any other female contained an often enough outside within groups, and she even at- who has experience unwanted advances. I advertisement tended neighborhood Christmas and Halloween par- felt shame and embarrassment and figured ties at my home over the years. for sex toys. Chris Pauley’s reputation in our neighborhood is no one would believe me, so I continued Pictured is the not a positive one. Some call her Chris “Cray Cray” on, walking a tight rope, trying to remain Pauley, others just simply enjoy her company be- professional, but not being sucked into the adult website cause of her outrageous dating tales, yet keep her at Mayor’s promises and advancements. In advertisement a distance. today’s political world, I believe it’s time that displayed I am coming forward in the interest of the City of to have this discussion. I am not running a partially Carmel, in defense of an innocent man, and last but for office so I don’t have to live in fear of nude woman not least for all, the women who really have endured retaliation. The citizens of Carmel deserve sexual harassment in the workplace. to know who they are electing to be their advertising sex toys. Note: Sincerely, next mayor.” Amy Stacey “I don’t know if I am the only one that The Reporter Formerly of Carmel he had pursued, but from my understand- redacted Editor’s note: Letters to the Editor do not reflect ing there is more. I’d like to plead that any portions of the other women that have been a victim of Mr. the opinions of The Reporter, its publisher or its staff. Brainard come forward,” concluded Pauley. photo that were You can submit your own Letter to the Editor by email Click here to view the complete video inappropriate for to [email protected]. recording of Thursday’s press conference. publication. 2 “Go Teal” with Prevail!

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Westfield counselor selected School on Wheels Education Champion The REPORTER versity of Chicago and Principal Investi- Since 2013, School on Wheels has hon- gator for Voices of Youth Count, was the ored an Education Champion who devotes guest speaker. their time, expertise and focus to supporting The annual Education Celebration Indiana youth and championing education. honors individuals who help transform Individuals from across Indiana are nom- lives through education and raises funds inated and these nominees are narrowed to support School on Wheels’ tutoring and down by a panel of educators and youth wraparound academic programs for India- workers to select the winner. napolis children and families impacted by School on Wheels’ 2019 Education homelessness. Champion is Brian Sawa, the School Coun- About Brian Sawa selor at Washington Woods Elementary in As the School Counselor at Washington Westfield. Along with this award - recog Woods Elementary School, Brian is respon- nizing his positive impact on the students sible for coordinating programs to ensure he serves, Washington Woods will receive the social-emotional health of the students. a $1,000 cash award that will benefit the In addition to working one-on-one with youth with whom he works. students and providing group counseling, Sawa was presented this honor during Brian also oversees school-wide initiatives Photo provided School on Wheels’ 2019 Education Cel- such as Leader In Me, clothing and food (From left) School on Wheels Founder and CEO Sally Bindley, 2019 ebration on April 18. Other honors pre- drives, professional development for staff Education Champion Brian Sawa, Washington Woods English language and connections with community partners. sented were Corporate Partner of the Year: teacher and Brian’s wife, Jennifer Sawa and School of Wheels Vice President TCC, Tutoring Team of the Year: RSM About School on Wheels of Programs Kelly Coker. US LLP, Philanthropists of the Year: Glick Founded in 2001, School on Wheels Philanthropies, and Tutor of the Year: Rock believes that all children, regardless of soon-one tutoring and wraparound academic teer, please visit indyschoolonwheels.org Alberts. The event was emceed by Brad cio-economic status or housing situation, support for children and families impacted or call 317-202-9100. Brown of RTV6. Dr. Matthew Morton, a deserve access to the same educational op- by homeless in Indianapolis. To learn more Nominations for the 2020 Education Research Fellow at Chapin Hall at the Uni- portunities. School on Wheels provide one- about School on Wheels, donate or volun- Champion will open in November 2019. 4 “Go Teal” with Prevail! Older people sometimes Letter to the Editor face height challenges Women who work with Mayor Last fall, my When she causing our spines to shrink Brainard speak in his defense husband John and moved down here a little. The arches of our feet I stopped at Wal- from Mishawaka flatten and we also lose mus- Dear Editor: mothers, wives, young motivated – but because green’s to pick up a couple of years cle mass, especially in our The undersigned are singles, veterans, etc., he is a fine human being a few items for my ago and started stomach area, leading to poor all City of Carmel em- from all walks of life who cares about us as mom and us. We going to my styl- posture and the appearance ployees, but write this who feel compelled to City employees and as had just had din- ist for her weekly of being shorter. Oh, boy. letter solely in our capac- set the record straight individuals. ner with Mom and hair appointment, There is hope – some- ity as concerned private and support a leader Mayor Brainard is it was a beautiful, the ladies in the times we can prevent this citizens. whom we interact with respected, accomplished AMY SHANKLAND After reading the out- on almost a daily basis and rightfully seen as cool day, so we left Sandwiched salon were rather with, you guessed it, diet and her in the car while surprised about exercise. rageous and reprehensi- at meetings, events, off- a visionary who has we ran into the store. her height. When I last accompanied ble allegations that have site functions and in the led our City to incred- We quickly paid for our “You’re so tall and she’s Mom to the doctor’s office, recently been leveled normal day-to-day oper- ible heights. We, both things, walked out the door, … not … so tall,” they said. she was four foot 11 inches. at Carmel Mayor Jim ations conducted out of as women and as proud and stopped in surprise. I’m five foot eight and also I remember my grandfather, Brainard, we, women City Hall. public servants, feel “Oh my gosh, where is adopted. her dad, also shrunk a bit in who work at Carmel City THE TRUTH IS: privileged to support and she?” I asked, horrified that My nephew’s son, Trev- his later years. I think it was Hall, feel deeply com- In all of the years that stand by Mayor Brain- I didn’t see Mom sitting in or, has always gotten a kick just bound to happen for pelled to set the record we have worked in City ard against these recent John’s Ford. out of having his picture Mom. straight as to our under- Hall, we have NEVER outrageous and, in our Then we laughed. The taken beside her through the I thought about all of this standing and heartfelt – let us repeat, NEVER minds and belief, totally reason we couldn’t see her years, as he’s a growing teen. last Sunday as John pulled belief of the character of – experienced nor ob- spurious allegations, and is because Mom’s … um… Needless to say, he surpassed into our driveway after pick- a gentleman whom we served any inappropriate to thank him for being height-challenged. Okay, her a long time ago. ing up Mom to join us for have been privileged to behavior by the Mayor the honorable man we she’s short. She’s so short And aging hasn’t helped Easter dinner. Thanks to me work with for many years towards anyone. know him to be. that we couldn’t even see her the situation. Mom, like standing on our deck, I could in a variety of capacities Many of us have Respectfully, over the dashboard from our many older adults, has barely see her pretty white and job positions. our own story to share Amanda Bennett point of view. shrunk even more. I recently hair in the passenger seat. This letter represents of how Mayor Brainard Kayla Arnold Mom was never tall to wondered why this happens She may be height-chal- women from seven City has impacted our lives Adrienne Keeling begin with. I remember her and found out that there are lenged, but as the saying departments who have a for the better. Whether Lisa Scott claiming she was five foot three reasons. goes, good things come combined total of over it be losing a loved one, Toni Butler two when I was younger, Apparently as we age, the in small packages. And I 265 years of civil service recovering from surgery, Ashley Ulbricht but most of us pegged her as discs between our vertebrates wouldn’t trade this four foot under the direction of returning from vacation, Lisa Motz even shorter. lose fluid and flatten a bit, 11 lady for the world. Mayor Brainard. We are or going through any of Kate Lustig the myriad of events that Barbara Lamb make up our lives, the Sue Wolfgang Mayor has always, at a Courtney Livingston Come for a visit this Saturday! minimum, showed his Linda Travison kindness and decency Alexia Lopez by “checking in” – not Carol Dixon Plus—These terrific Atlanta area attractions: because he is politically Kelli Prader • Lisa’s Pie Shop—US31 and 296th Street

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Photo provided Riverview Health President and CEO Seth Warren (left) and Noblesville East Middle School art teacher Marcia Melton (right) pose with NEMS students as they showcase their artwork at Riverview Health. Riverview partners with Noblesville Schools to display artwork at hospital The REPORTER “A sense of community is a big part of all throughout our hospital’s hallways.” beds. Also included are 23 primary, imme- Riverview Health will display the art- who we are, so having the artwork of local The student art pieces will be rotated diate and specialty-care facilities in Ham- work of local students from each Nobles- students displayed in our hospital fits per- out every quarter and range in multiple me- ilton County. Riverview Health provides ville school. There are currently 18 pieces fectly with the culture we try to create,” said diums, including painting, drawings, sculp- comprehensive inpatient and outpatient of art from students at Noblesville East Riverview Health President and CEO Seth tures and collage art. services in more than 35 healthcare spe- Middle School displayed at Riverview Warren. “We also realize the benefit of art to About Riverview Health cialties and has been frequently recognized Health in Noblesville with the plan of rotat- our patients as a healing element, so in addi- Riverview Health is comprised of a for its clinical and service excellence. For ing in artwork from the nine other Nobles- tion to the artwork of local students, we have full-service, 156-bed hospital in Nobles- more information on Riverview Health, ville schools. photography that resembles our community ville and a hospital in Westfield with 20 visit riverview.org.

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Along Lodge 198 is proud to high- the trails encompassing the with the 5K, participants light the members of our Town of Atlanta park. The race will finish and families will have the Noblesville Police Depart- inside Forest Park and is opportunity to “Race a K9” ment and activate our com- Utilities & Street Department family friendly to celebrate in a 100-yard dash where munity members in support The Town of Atlanta has a permanent part-time the #NoblesvilleStrong they will strive to beat of National Police Week. community. This is a great Noblesville’s fastest four- We look forward to a great position open for a general laborer working with way to spend time with your legged officers. All finishers event,” said Noblesville the Utilities and Street Department. friends and children to help will receive a commemora- FOP Lodge 198 President support programs provid- tive Run with the Cops med- Sgt. Jamie Aloisio. 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Email [email protected] for more information Events occurring this Extra troopers will be pa- • I-465 to south split: All weekend in Indianapolis, trolling construction zones northbound lanes on I-65 combined with planned in- throughout the city. will be closed from 9 a.m. terstate closures for con- Captain David Bursten Friday to 6 a.m. Monday. struction could lead to a busy of the state police said, "This • Southport Road to SUMMER POSITION AVAILABLE weekend for Troopers on the is no different than prepar- I-465: Two northbound highways. The Indiana State ing for an incoming winter lanes on I-65 will be closed Police will be working close- storm. With proper planning from 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Engineering Technician ly with the Indiana Depart- and preparation the inter- Monday. One lane will be ment of Transportation not state closures should have open at all times. only to prioritize traffic flow minimal effect on drivers." • The off ramp from I-65 in the metropolitan Indianap- Interstate 65 N to Southport Road will olis area around the road clo- northbound closures remain open. The on ramp sures, but to provide adequate The Indianapolis De- from Southport Road to I-65 messaging to warn drivers of partment of Transportation N will be closed. the potential traffic back-ups. has an update on the con- Detour information Please do not call police struction planned on I-65 During the full closure Duties include: Conducting traffic counts, evaluating roads and pavement dispatch centers for traffic northbound near downtown on I-65 North, drivers are en- marking, inspecting and inventorying signs and small structures. information. 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Follow The Reporter on Facebook! “Go Teal” with Prevail! 7 General Assembly passes balanced state budget prioritizing school funding The REPORTER economic de- state’s last bud- beyond.” ues to invest in workforce diana Department of Child Indiana lawmakers suc- velopment, and get. Over the biennium, the development programs like Services to keep up with cessfully passed Indiana’s this state budget “The budget 4.5 percent overall boost Workforce Ready Grants, casework demands and next two-year state budget, builds on our rep- passed today by will support students, teach- which help Hoosier workers continue to prioritize the which includes a historic in- utation,” Huston the General As- er salaries, school safety get much-needed training to well-being of children in vestment in K-12 public ed- said. “Thanks to sembly is a reflec- measures and educational obtain higher-paying jobs. foster care. ucation, according to State the hard work put tion of the strong opportunities for all stu- The budget allocates House Enrolled Act Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fish- in by both cham- collaboration be- dents. more than $500 million in 1001 can now be considered ers) and State Sen. Ryan bers and Gov- tween the Senate, The state also contin- critical funding to the In- for action by the governor. Mishler (R-Bremen). ernor Holcomb, House and gover- Huston, co-chair of the our state’s strong Huston nor, whom I have House Ways and Means fiscal health allowed us to greatly appreciated the op- Committee, said the $34 make significant invest- portunity to work with this Dietitians For You billion balanced budget ments in our priorities like session,” Mishler said. “The funds the state’s priorities, K-12 public education.” budget addresses the needs Nutrition and Fitness Accountability Coaching maintains prudent reserves Mishler, who chairs of the Hoosier state and and protects the state’s cov- the Senate Committee on truly puts education first by Not a diet. Not a fitNess fad. it’s a lifestyle eted AAA credit rating. Appropriations, said the increasing K-12 funding by “Under conservative budget includes a historic $763 million. I look forward leadership, Indiana has be- investment of $763 million to the positive results this come a national leader in in total new dollars for K-12 budget will have on Indiana fiscal responsibility and public education over the over the next two years and State Sen. Spartz issues statement following end of legislative session The REPORTER downturn, Indi- legislation. Some State Sen. Victoria ana will avoid of these include Spartz (R-Noblesville) budget cuts to ar- exploring the made the following state- eas that are most governance struc- ment on Wednesday regard- critical, such as ture of education ing the conclusion of the law enforcement reform, oversite 2019 legislative session: or education. of tax increment For weight loss program information visit “After many months of “I am pleased financing, health- deliberation, my colleagues with the prog- care costs, and DietitiansForYou.org and I agreed upon a fis- ress the General laws and policies Spartz cally conservative budget Assembly made concerning the Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Dietitians For You for motivation, that will support economic this year, but our work is adjudication and rehabili- weight loss tips, meal ideas and view our transformation photos for yourself! growth and meet the needs not complete. I authored tation of juvenile offenders. of our state over the next a number of bills this ses- “As your state senator, I two years. sion that encourage the will continue to work hard “I am pleased to report Legislative Council to task to help address the needs the approved budget also an interim committee with of our community, and I includes strong ‘rainy day’ studying issues that require look forward to having an- reserves, ensuring that in more information before other productive session in the event of an economic they can be addressed with 2020.” The Rugged BRoTheRs Band 8 pm - Midnight, April 27 “...poignant and luminous...“ The New York Times

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Letter to the Editor Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR 2019 CDBG – Seminary Park Shaffer concerned about Carmel’s debt Contract No.: EN-306 NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA Dear Editor: that can pressure flexibility and Redevelopment Authority spent Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of the Clerk, City of Noblesville, 16 South 10th Street, Noblesville, Indiana, until 3:00 p.m. (local In November 2017, Standard budgetary performance over $131.6 million in 2018. And, at time) on May 10, 2019 and then will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 & Poor’s downgraded Carmel’s time.” year-end 2018, the city reported p.m. on May 10, 2019 at the Council Chambers Conference Room, City of Noblesville, 16 South 10th Street, Noblesville, Indiana. Any bid(s) received later debt rating indicating the city was An estimate from consulting $207.8 million in construction in than 3:00 p.m. (local time) on May 10, 2019 will be returned unopened. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Base bid work for which proposals are to be “vulnerable to unanticipated eco- engineers says $65.2 million or the works. received is for miscellaneous improvements to an existing City park. nomic or operating swings” as its more soon will be needed to pro- History teaches what happens BID DOCUMENTS: Electronic copies of the Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained on or after April 29, 2019 by sending an email debt levels increased. vide adequate water and sewer when debt spirals out of control. to [email protected] and [email protected] requesting Since that time, total debt has services to the high-density build- Visit Newark or Gary or Oakland. instructions to download project documents. In the email request, state project name and company information with primary contact (address, phone, fax, and increased $12 million and no ings under construction between Does anyone know of a plan email.) publically available plans or pro- Range Line and the Monon Trail. to stop the bleeding? Bids shall be properly and completely executed on Bid Forms contained in the Contract Documents. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a completely filled grams are in place to ease what And, in its first-ever public Bill Shaffer out Form No. 96 (Revised 2013), acceptable bid security, and a wage stipulation S&P called “mounting leverage financial statement, the Carmel Carmel affidavit. Any Bid not accompanied by the aforementioned required items shall be deemed to be a non-responsive Bid. No Bidder may withdraw the proposal within a period of 60 days following the date set for the receiving of bids. The City reserves the right to retain any and all bids for a period of not more than 60 days and said bid shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The City further reserves the right to waive Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinions of The Reporter, its publisher or its staff. informalities and to award the Contract to any Bidder all to the advantage of the City of Noblesville or to reject all bids. You can submit your own Letter to the Editor by email to [email protected]. BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check made payable to the City of Noblesville or an acceptable bid bond in the amount equal to five percent of the total bid price executed by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana and whose name appears of the current Treasury Department Circular 570. Ken Kercheval, known for Dallas role, dies BONDS: A Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract price will be required from the Contractor to whom the By FRED SWIFT Kercheval was a Hoo- many times, most recently in Clinton, Ind., where he work is awarded. QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Bidder must be on the most current ReadTheReporter.com sier with ties to Sheridan at a Kercheval family re- died. He is survived by his Indiana Department of Transportation Pre-Qualified Contractors list or Indiana where he visited relatives union. He made his home widow and three children. Department of Administration Pre-Qualified Contractors List at the date of the Bid Opening. Ken Kercheval, who All contractors, suppliers and subcontractors shall demonstrate 5 years of for years played the part of progressive experience in work similar in nature to this project. This is a Davis- Bacon wage job and all workers employed on the project shall have documented Cliff Barnes on the popu- legal citizenship or immigration status. Any general or subcontractor that has lar TV series Dallas, died outstanding fees or inspections or has outstanding work-related, performance, or quality issues with the City of Noblesville may be deemed as non-responsive or Wednesday at the age of 83. non-responsible. In the long-running prime- Any bid submitted by a firm that is not a plan holder and does not appear on Early Voting Locations the Official Plan Holders List for this project will be deemed non-responsive and time soap opera, Barnes non-responsible. was often the victim of J.R. PRE BID MEETING: There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid meeting on You don’t have to wait until May 7 Wednesday, May 1 at 10:30 AM (local time) in City Hall, 16 South 10th Street, Ewing's nefarious business Noblesville, Indiana in Engineering Department Conference Room. DAVIS-BACON REQUIREMENTS: Project is federally funded by a dealings. Hamilton County Judicial Center Community Development Block Grant and must be in accordance with Davis- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27 Bacon Requirements. Wage rates shall not be less than the prescribed wages as shown in the Project Carmel Clay Public Library Specifications. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 INDIANA REQUIREMENTS: Standard Questionnaire Form 96 – Revised Read it here. 2013, completely filled out and signed, including attachment of Contractor’s Financial Statement. Fishers City Hall RL2277 4/26/2019, 5/3/2019 Read it first. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 Westfield City Hall The Hamilton 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 Send Public Notices to: County Reporter [email protected]

“Go Teal” with Prevail! 9 TODAY’S BIBLE READING And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them. When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 14:7-11 (KJV)

Eric Joseph Miller September 17, 1986 – April 19, 2019 Eric Joseph Miller, 32, Indianapolis, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born on September 17, 1986 in Indianapolis, son of Phillip and Joan “Jodie” Bomersback Miller of Carmel. He attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Grade School and was a 2005 graduate of Cathedral High School. Survivors include his parents, Phillip and Jodie; brothers, Jason, Chris (Rasmeet), and nephew, Liam. Family and friends will gather at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 14598 Oak Ridge Road, Carmel, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. In memory of Eric, do- nations may be made to the Humane Society for Hamilton County. Arrangements Please visit bussellfamilyfunerals.com to Calling: 9 to 11 a.m., April 26 read Eric’s complete obituary. Service: 11 a.m., April 26 Bussell Family Funerals, Carmel-Westfield Location: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church is privileged to assist the family in arrangements. Condolences: bussellfamilyfunerals.com

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All Hamilton County outdoor athletic events were postponed or canceled on Thursday after rain moved into the area during the afternoon. One team did try to play: Guerin Catho- lic's baseball team was scheduled to travel to Heritage Christian for a Circle City Conference game. The teams wound up playing at Grand Park instead. The Golden Eagles scored nine runs in the first inning, and had the bases loaded in the second. Wes Gingerich batted in two runs with a triple, while Keenan Taylor scored twice. Nate Bingman hit a double. But steady rain fell throughout the game, and became heavier as the contest went on. Finally, the game was suspended in the second inning. The game may be made up at a later date, depending on whether or not it will affect the conference standings. Two all-county and Hoosier Crossroads Conference baseball series were also affected by Thursday's rain. The Mudsock series between Fishers and Hamilton South- eastern was slated to begin Thursday at HSE's Ken Seitz Field, but will now start at 6 p.m. tonight at Fishers. The series will conclude Saturday with a doubleheader at Southeastern, starting at 10 a.m. If you attend tonight's baseball game at Fishers, be aware that two other Mudsock events are also scheduled to take place there. The Tigers and Royals' girls tennis teams will face off at 5 p.m., while the track and field teams will be in action at Reynolds Tigers Stadium beginning at 6 p.m. Meanwhile, Noblesville and Westfield's three-game series has been adjusted as well. The series begins at 6 p.m. tonight at the Shamrocks' field, with Game 2 at noon Reporter photo by Richie Hall Saturday at the Millers' Don Dunker Field. These games will count as HCC games. Guerin Catholic’s Sam Lewandowski steps up to bat during the Golden Eagles’ Thursday game with Heritage Christian, which Game 3 will now be played at 6 p.m. was moved to Grand Park. The game was suspended in the second inning and may be made up at a later date. Monday, at Westfield. As for other schools and events: Central has been re-scheduled to 4:45 p.m. The Noblesville junior varsity girls track today. Also, the Unified Track meet will and field invitational was canceled. The now take place on Monday. The Grey- Millers' boys lacrosse game with Fishers has hounds’ junior varsity softball game with been re-scheduled for Monday, May 6. Avon has been tentatively re-scheduled for NHS girls, HSE boys and girls get wins Carmel's girls tennis meet at North Monday, May 13. The Noblesville girls lacrosse team has beating Brownsburg 21-1. won its last two games. Twelve Royals tallied goals in the win. On Saturday, the Millers beat Penn 11-6 A strong defensive effort led by Kayla at Beaver Material Field. Mia Blackburn Sundling's three forced turnovers limited and Emma Potter led the Millers' offensive Brownsburg to five shots. attack, each scoring five points for the day. The travel to Cincinnati this weekend to Kayla Kubel scored two goals for Nobles- take on Kings and Anderson high school. ville. Potter had eight draw controls, seven ground Goals: Chloe Szot 3, Delaney Mullin 3, balls, four caused turnovers and collected Megan Merryman 3, Avery Eichler 2, Ava one interception. Kam Mertens forced two Bruick 2, Allison Hendrix 2, Rachel Harris turnovers and picked up three ground balls. 1, Sydney Bowman 1, Georgia Hahn 1, Kylie Morris forced three turnovers and Olivia Castor 1, Olivia Schenck 1, Jenna grabbed two ground balls. Jaclyn Klinger Jenkins 1. made seven big saves in the goal. Assists: Rachel Harris 4, Chloe Szot 3, The Millers beat Westfield 21-5 on Delaney Mullin 2. Monday. Eleven different Noblesville players scored; Morris led the pack with The Hamilton Southeastern boys won four goals. Blackburn, Kayla Kubel and the Mudsock game over Fishers 15-0 on Mertens all had hat tricks, scoring three Saturday, this after beating No. 1 Carmel on goals each. Kat Green and Potter continued Friday. to work well together on the draw, picking The Royals held Fishers to just eight up 15 total draw controls. shots in the whole game. Tony Cassiere Green also recorded three points on the dominated the face off X going 11-2. South- night, two goals and one assist. Green had eastern's offense was led by senior Cam four ground balls and one forced turnover Smith with six goals and two assists. Seven on the defensive front. others added to the scoreboard: Michael The Millers play tonight at Culver Acad- Metheny, EJ Reichert, Tony Cassiere, Cam emies. Peach, Tanner Williams, Louden Sundling and the player of the game Luke Hamilton Southeastern's girls team Engelmann. extended its win streak to six games by "Engelmann played great on both sides of the ball and has been a terrific 'glue' guy and teammate for the young Royals this season," said HSE coach Scott Beesley. On Wednesday, Southeastern beat Guerin Catholic 14-6. The Royals trailed 3-2 at the end of the first quarter, but came back to lead 5-4 at halftime, then scored seven unanswered goals in the third period. Smith scored six goals, while Ryan Kemp had a consistent two goals and three assists. Freshman Garrett Smith had a hat trick of his own. Reichart and Peach also saw the net move. The Royals are headed to Wisconsin this weekend to take on some tough competition in the Midwest Championship hosted by Kettle Morine High School.

‘Rocks tennis falls to Avon The Westfield girls tennis team dropped its Wednesday dual meet with Avon 5-0.

No. 1 singles: Chloe Kalis lost 6-1, 6-0 No. 2 singles: Julia Gabennesch lost 6-1, 6-2 No. 3 singles: Emma Schwind lost 7-5, 6-0 No. 1 doubles: Meredith Carlson and Maddie Heilmann lost 6-1, 6-0 No. 2 doubles: Maya Raymond and Hannah Pensyl lost 6-2, 6-4 Heights Boys Basketball Summer Camp will take place in May

Hamilton Heights boys basketball coach Chad Ballenger is offering his 2019 Summer Camp for young Huskies players in May. The camp for boys finishing grades K-2 will take place May 13 to 16, while the camp for boys finishing grades 3-5 is set for May 20-23. Both camps are scheduled for 3:30 to 5 p.m., with early starts on May 15 and 22 due to Early Release. The cost is $35, with a family discount of $5 for each additional child. Areas of instruction include: Dribbling, layups, ball handling, pivoting, passing techniques, block out/rebounding, defense, offensive play, free throw technique, body balance and shooting, offensive moves and competitions. Parents can register by sending a payment and registration form to: Coach Chad Ballenger, 2019 Boys Basketball Summer Camp, Hamilton Heights High School, 25802 St. Rd. 19, Arcadia, IN 46030. They can also drop off payment at the high school, or register at the first day of camp. Make all checks payable to Chad Ballenger. If possible, register early to assist with the order of camp t-shirts. Walk-ups will be welcomed, and no one will be turned away. "If any boy cannot afford to pay the $35.00 camp fee at this time, please do not hesitate to contact me at 765-438-2016," said Ballenger. Legendary Foyt cements legacy with bronze brick at IMS

Boles explained how this new tradition was a twist from 1909, when Indiana Gov. Thomas Marshall helped IMS founding partner Carl Fisher place a commemorative brick at the start/finish line when the original 3.2 million paving bricks were installed. In 1961, that tradition continued when IMS owner Tony Hulman placed a gold brick at the start/finish line, joined by Ray Harroun, winner 50 years earlier of the first Indy 500, and Louis Schwitzer, the first winner of a 5-mile, two-lap race at the track in 1909. Boles reminded this is the second time Foyt has placed a brick among the 573 remaining on the track. He joined IMS chairman Mari Hulman George to do the honors in 2011 in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. "The driver bricks are going to be in the fourth row, four rows from the center," Boles said. "We're playing off the fours. "There's one spot left, and we're hoping maybe Helio Castroneves can join that Photo courtesy Indianapolis Motor Speedway group," Boles said. "We're trying to give him extra incentive this year to really go Foyt, a native of Houston, was in town Then he repeated a familiar testimony of be remembered literally in the track long after his fourth win, so we can celebrate for Wednesday's NTT IndyCar Series Open what Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the after he's gone. another four-time winner." Test to see how his two-car team looked in Indianapolis 500 mean to him. "It's a great honor to be back here this Tucker confided that when he created preparation for the 103rd Indianapolis 500 "A lot of drivers who won this race felt many times," Foyt said. "I'd like to be here the first brick, he thought he had made a presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May they built Indianapolis," Foyt said. another 50 or 60 years. I know that's not mistake because of all the nicks in the 26. "Indianapolis is what made A.J. Foyt what going to happen. At least I'll have a brick creation. He recalled how he arrived at the track he is today. I won a lot of great races all over that people can look at." "Then I got the original brick out and as a rookie in 1958 and never imagined he the United States, but the one race that's Tickets for May activities, including the saw that it picked up every detail in the would still be coming back 61 years later. always important to me was right here, and 103rd Indianapolis 500 presented by original," Tucker said. "It's nice to be honored here, but who it still is." Gainbridge and the INDYCAR Grand Prix That made sense to Foyt, who said of thought I'd still be living and talking to you Not known for being overly sentimental, that takes place May 11 on the IMS road those old bricks, "They had a lot of marks today," Foyt said. "I damn sure didn't think Foyt likes the idea of knowing his name will course, are available at IMS.com. in them." I'd be here, but I'm here." Thursday scores Cleveland 2, Houston 1 Arizona 5, Pittsburgh 0 L.A. Angels 11, N.Y. Yankees L.A. Dodgers 2, Chicago Cubs 1 Seattle 14, Texas 2 Cincinnati 4, Atlanta 2 MLB standings Miami 3, Philadelphia, 10 innings Boston 7, Detroit 3 American League National League East W L PCT. GB East W L PCT. GB Tampa Bay 16 9 .640 - N.Y. Mets 13 11 .542 - N.Y. Yankees 14 11 .560 2.0 Philadelphia 13 12 .520 0.5 Toronto 11 14 .440 5.0 Atlanta 12 12 .500 1.0 Boston 11 15 .423 5.5 Washington 11 12 .478 1.5 Baltimore 10 16 .385 6.5 Miami 8 17 .320 5.5 Central W L PCT. GB Central W L PCT. GB Minnesota 13 9 .591 - St. Louis 15 9 .625 - Cleveland 14 10 .583 - Chi. Cubs 12 11 .522 2.5 Detroit 12 12 .500 2.0 Pittsburgh 12 11 .522 2.5 Chi. White Sox 9 14 .391 4.5 Milwaukee 13 13 .500 3.0 Kansas City 8 17 .320 6.5 Cincinnati 10 14 .417 5.0 West W L PCT. GB West W L PCT. GB Seattle 17 11 .607 - L.A. Dodgers 16 11 .593 - Houston 15 10 .600 0.5 Arizona 15 11 .577 0.5 Oakland 14 13 .519 2.5 San Diego 14 11 .560 1.0 Texas 12 12 .500 3.0 Colorado 11 14 .440 4.0 L.A. Angels 10 16 .385 6.0 San Francisco 11 14 .440 4.0 Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame hosts Women’s Awards Banquet on Saturday

NEW CASTLE - A class of 12 remarkable talents will be welcomed as the newest Indiana Fever Silver Medal Award inductees into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame at the organization’s 18th Women’s Lori Culler Huntington University Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 27. Each inductee has also left their mark with successful careers in their respective lives In addition to these inductees, 17 women will be recognized as members of the Hall’s off the court. 2019 Silver Anniversary Team recognizing their spot as top graduating high school seniors Name High School Graduation of 25 years ago. The 1994 state champion Lake Central Lady Indians will be honored 25 Meridith (Sanders) Barone West Lafayette 1988 years after their state title. Sheryl Bonsett Scottsburg 1985 Susan (Brooks) Layton and Michael E. Zehr will be presented with the Center Circle Kevin Brown North Judson 1971 Officials Award, recognizing their contributions as longtime officials. Lisa (Furlin) Burnison Valparaiso 1992 The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame’s Annual Women’s Awards Banquet will take Abby Conklin Charlestown 1993 place at the Primo Banquet Hall, located on the south side of Indianapolis. A limited Beth (Morgan) Cunningham Bloomington South 1993 number of tickets for the dinner and awards ceremony, which must be purchased in Rod Fisher Marion 1968 advance, remain available by calling the HOF office. Pat Grimm Center Grove 1967 In addition, a free public reception will take place at the Hall of Fame museum in New Leslie Johnson Fort Wayne Northrop 1993 Castle from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tiffany Longworth Kokomo 1993 Call the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame at 765-529-1891 or visit www.hoopshall.com Gena Stubbs Broad Ripple 1985 for more information.