TodAy’S Weather Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 Today: Becoming mostly cloudy. Tonight: Mostly cloudy Arcadia | Atlanta | Cicero | Sheridan and not as cold. Carmel | Fishers | Noblesville | Westfield NEWS GATHERING Like & PARTNER Follow us! HIGH: 31 LOW: 24 Ditslear named Sagamore of the Wabash The REPORTER to those who have rendered Noblesville Mayor John a distinguished service to Ditslear was honored with the state. The term “sag- the Sagamore of the Wa- amore” was used by the bash Award during the an- American Indian Tribes nual Mayor’s Charity Jubi- of the northeastern United lee on Nov. 9. Mayor-elect States to describe a lesser Chris Jensen presented Dit- chief or a great man among slear with the award on be- the tribe to whom the true half of Gov. Eric Holcomb, chief would look for wis- who was unable to attend. dom and advice. “I was surprised, hum- The award says Dit- bled and honored that Gov. slear is “... distinguished by Holcomb thought of me his humanity in living, his for this distinction,” said loyalty in friendship, his Ditslear. “I’m proud of the wisdom in council and his work we have done, the inspiration in leadership.” progress we have made and Since taking office in the outstanding reputation 2004, Ditslear has led No- that Noblesville has earned. blesville through tremen- I truly love this city and the dous growth and change. people who make up our The community’s popula- community, and I thank the tion has grown 57 percent citizens for entrusting me to more than 61,000 resi- Photo provided with this honor for 16 years dents today. By welcoming Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear (left) receives the Sagamore of the Wabash Award from Mayor-elect as their mayor.” commercial development Chris Jensen during the annual Mayor’s Charity Jubilee on Nov. 9. The Sagamore of the and bringing thousands of local economy – oversee- While his time in of- expansion of trails which 200 acres for the future Wabash Award is the high- new jobs to Noblesville, ing an increase in assessed fice is coming to an end, has increased to more than Finch Creek Park. est honor bestowed on a his initiative and leadership value of taxable proper- Ditslear has brought about 100 total miles. He also has Ditslear oversaw the citizen by Indiana’s gover- guiding that growth have ty by 134 percent to more several quality of life ini- added four new city parks nor, and serves as a tribute greatly strengthened the than $6 billion. tiatives, including a major including the purchase of See Sagamore . Page 2 Heights School Board approves State Senator Spartz to seek second term new 2019-21 teachers’ contract Submitted tion, whether it's education The REPORTER Republican State Sen- or healthcare,” said Spartz. The Board of School ator Victoria Spartz has “We must concentrate on Trustees of the Hamilton announced she is seeking core government functions Heights School Corpora- a second term in to maintain law tion approved the Hamilton the Indiana State and order and an Heights Classroom Teach- Senate represent- effective criminal ers Association’s (HHCTA) ing District 20, justice system, 2019-21 teachers’ contract which is com- protect private at its Oct. 23 meeting. prised of por- property rights, “The Administrative and tions of Hamilton empower indi- HHCTA teams met at the County. viduals to pursue beginning of the school year Spartz was happiness, and to negotiate the new Master elected by a cau- maintain a vi- Contract,” said Kristin Mc- cus in 2017 to Spartz brant business en- Carty, Hamilton Heights complete the term vironment." Business Manager. “The of former Senator Luke A businesswoman, interest-based bargaining Kenley (R-Noblesville), farmer, CPA, and former process went smoothly who retired. Big 4 and Fortune 500 au- and together we were able A native of Ukraine who ditor, finance executive and to provide a contract for grew up in the former so- university educator, Spartz Photo provided cialist Soviet Union, Spartz sits on several key Sen- our teachers that met both According to the corporation, it’s Hamilton Heights’ educator-friendly and has a unique prospective ate Standing Committees: teams' major interests that student-focused environment that attracts and retains educators who make included respect, transpar- and enormous value for Education and Career De- a difference, like Heights Middle School art teacher Erin Goodman (center). ency, teacher friendly, sim- all freedoms we enjoy as velopment, Environmental plistic, compliant, fiscally Goodman is pictured with students Lilith Weiss (left) and Lucy Hubbell (right). Americans. Affairs, and Pensions and responsible and focus on ministration used the Inter- President. “The process Administration members "We can never forget Labor. She is also the Chair attracting and retaining high est Based Problem Solving focuses on first creating a working together to devel- that the solution to most of the Audit Subcommittee caliber educators.” Process during the bargain- consensus of contract ob- op options and designs of a problems we have in our so- of the Legislative Council. “For the second year in ing sessions,” explained jectives followed by small ciety is less government and a row, HHCTA and the ad- Jennifer Luce, HHCTA groups of HHCTA and See Contract . Page 2 more freedom and competi- See Spartz . Page 2 Fishers Youth Assistance Program Alphorn players will visit welcomes two new board members Carmel High School Thursday By LARRY LANNAN a number of community, religious, edu- cational and sports organizations, is an The REPORTER LarryInFishers.com Since 2017, the Carmel 18-year resident of Fishers. She and her Christkindlmarkt has had Two new board husband, Rodney, have four sons who the pleasure of welcoming members have been have either graduated or are attending the Midwest Alphorn Re- added to local non- Hamilton Southeastern High School. treat players to Carmel’s profit organization “We are so excited to welcome winter market. Fishers Youth As- Carolina and Denise to our growing This year, the Alphorn sistance Program board,” FYAP Board President Leah players will not only visit (YAP). Real estate McGrath said in a YAP news release. the market but are also be- attorney Carolina “They both bring a wealth of talents ing sponsored by the market Rashidfarokhi and and energy to the important work of to visit local schools. While community volunteer Denise Retzner our early intervention advocates and at the schools, they will were each approved unanimously to community donors and volunteers. We share the history, culture three-year terms. believe they can bring new ideas to and most of all the lovely Rashidfarokhi is CEO of CP Invest- help our organization connect families tones of the Alphorn instru- ments LLC, a local real estate invest- to important resources when they are in ment company. She has lived in Fishers crisis.” ment with the students. The students will even have the for five years with her husband, Peyman, Fishers YAP works with local school opportunity to play an Al- and two children. officials and other organizations to help phorn themselves. Retzner, who has volunteered with young people in need. Photo provided See Alphorn . Page 3 John Griffith of Midwest Alphorn Retreat. 2 News We help first time home buyers insure their new home 317-758-5828 BraggInsurance.com [email protected] Contract Sagamore from Page 1 from Page 1 conceptual agreement.” additional licensure. improvement and expan- significant regional devel- century. The $24.3 million for several organizations, For the two-year con- Other changes include a sion of roadways through- opment that continues to mixed-use project, with 83 including the Noblesville tract, the teacher salary $1,000 payroll stipend paid out the city including all this day. high-end apartments and a Chamber of Commerce, range increases to $37,500- to all eligible teachers in roundabout intersections Under Ditslear’s lead- 300-space parking garage, the Noblesville Boys & $77,500. Salary increases December 2019 and 2020. in Noblesville. The con- ership, the city has fo- ensures a successful and Girls Club, the Riverview will be based on 1) an ef- The district 401(a) retire- nection of 146th Street to cused on strengthening sustainable downtown for Hospital Foundation, the fective or highly effective ment contributions will in- Interstate 69 as a major and renovating the historic generations to come and Hamilton East Public Li- evaluation rating from the crease by $100 and 20 ad- traffic artery across the city downtown through façade is part of the mayor’s No- brary and United Way of previous school year, and 2) ditional HHCTA days were also led to Simon Property grants, road and sidewalk blesville NOW capital im- Hamilton County. On Sat- experience (worked at least included for Association Group’s Hamilton Town improvements and con- provement plan. urday evening, it was an- 120 days). business and events. Center outdoor mall, which structing the Riverwalk Outside of being may- nounced that Ditslear had For the 2019-20 school A committee will be helped fuel major com- trail. Noblesville also re- or, Ditslear was elected to raised over $1.08 million year, teachers will receive formed to review the ECA mercial growth for both cently broke ground on the three terms on the Nobles- for local organizations pri- a $500 base pay increase, Schedule and make a rec- Noblesville and nearby Levinson, downtown’s first ville School Board, and or to this year through his with a $1,000 step increase. ommendation to the Bar- Fishers to set the stage for apartments in more than a served as a board member charity balls. Beginning the 2020-21 gaining Committee in the school year, eligible teach- summer of 2021 for consid- ers will receive a $1,000 eration in 2021-23 collec- Spartz step increase.