Week of July 17, 2017 Sheridan, Noblesville, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta, Westfield, Carmel, Fishers Sue Finkam and Victoria Spartz announce candidacy . Three now vie for Kenley’s Senate seat The REPORTER lead with a laser-like trict 20 that ensures Spartz Noblesville Common Council Presi- focus to advance the Hamilton County is dent Megan G. Wiles was the first to an- interests of the four boldly represented and Recently, after a successful career in nounce her intention to run in the Republi- unique, fast-grow- effectively positioned the financial realm, Victoria Spartz, 38, can caucus to replace Senator Luke Kenley ing Hamilton Coun- for success.” Noblesville, says she is ready to take on in State Senate District 20. Now there are ty communities that A successful mar- the challenges of making Indiana a better two other official contenders. make up this district,” keting professional for place for all Hoosiers. “I want to take my said Finkam. “I will many years, Finkam is knowledge and extensive experience in the Finkam business world and apply it to state govern- listen, learn and work Finkam Spartz proudly employed by Sue Finkam, Carmel City Council pres- tirelessly around the Indiana Donor Net- ment,” said Spartz. “Representing Hamil- ident, announced Saturday that she will run clock to ensure local needs are put first.” work as director of external engagement, ton County in the State Senate would be an for Senate District 20 in the upcoming cau- “However, it’s not enough for me to overseeing a team of 25 people that strives honor and a privilege.” cus to fill the seat held by longtime Senator just fill this seat. I want to reinvent it. I to educate Hoosiers how they can save Spartz, a mother of two daughters, who Luke Kenley. am an innovative, anticipatory leader who lives through organ, tissue and eye dona- grew up in the Soviet-controlled Ukraine “After speaking with local business and lacks patience with the status quo. I look tion. She is serving in her second Carmel has a special appreciation of and love for community leaders, it is readily apparent forward to working with local leaders to City Council term, and is currently council they are looking for a champion who will craft a new role description for Senate Dis- president. See Senate Seat . Page A4 Chloe Mills crowned 2017 One step out Hamilton County 4-H Fair Queen of Sheridan’s By RICHIE HALL ‘food desert’ The theme of this year's By STU CLAMPITT Hamilton County 4-H Queen The Reporter Pageant was "An Evening in Paris" - appropriate for Bastille Since the last grocery store in Sheridan Day, n'est-ce pas? closed two years ago, the town has been At the end of Friday's pag- called a “food desert” by many. Residents eant, there was considerable joie had to travel to Westfield or Noblesville to de vivre from Chloe Mills. The buy fresh produce. Until now. Cicero 10-year member of the Wednesday morning saw a ribbon-cut- Harey Hoppers was crowned ting ceremony for the newly installed pro- as Hamilton County 4-H Queen duce section at Sheridan’s Dollar General, for 2017. Mills' name has now 3888 State Road 47. Community members been added to the honor roll of and leaders were on hand to celebrate fresh 4-H Queens, which dates back fruits and vegetables returning to town. to 1961. “This is of awesome importance be- "I was shocked and excited cause [Dollar General] stepping forward and so happy," said Mills, 18, a Cicero resident who will be a See Food Desert . Page A5 freshman at Purdue University this fall. There were 16 queen con- 14 hospitalized testants at this year's pageant, which took place at the Ham- after Carmel building ilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. The contestants all did inter- evacuated Thursday views with the judges earlier The REPORTER Friday afternoon. At the pag- eant, the contestants modeled The Carmel Fire Department investi- professional wear and evening gated an odor in a Carmel office building wear, and were asked an im- Thursday that led to the evacuation of a multi-story building, and sent 14 people to promptu question by Mistress Reporter photo by Richie Hall Chloe Mills waves to the crowd after she was crowned 2017 Hamilton County Queen at the hospital for medical treatment. Officials with the fire department -in See Queen . Page A2 Friday’s Pageant, which took place at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. dicated at 10:52 a.m. Thursday morning emergency personnel and five ambulances were dispatched to 10401 N. Meridian St. to aid numerous workers that became ill Noblesville: “No merit in HUD investigation” with flu like symptoms. In addition to the The REPORTER subsidized housing units. Of those, No- fairs Manager for the City of Noblesville, 14 people hospitalized eight others were Federal authorities with the Depart- blesville has 325. Hamilton County Area told The Reporter. “Noblesville has more treated on the scene. ment of Housing and Urban Development Neighborhood Development (HAND) subsidized housing than any other com- Carmel Fire Department reported their (HUD) are investigating housing discrim- operates 96 subsidized units throughout munity in Hamilton County even though hazmat team was unable to determine the ination complaints against the city of No- the county, with most of those servicing we have less than 25 percent of the total source of the odor and reopened the build- blesville and Hamilton County over the seniors. county population. Also, the city is in the ing at 1 p.m. lack of low-income housing. According to the complaint a recent process of amending ordinances to accept Noblesville and Hamilton County gov- study by a development and consulting certain types of federal Housing Choice ernments receive federal funding aimed at firm estimated Hamilton County commu- Voucher Programs throughout the city. The helping communities reduce poverty. The nities need approximately 11,000 addition- city is home to a variety of housing levels complaints allege both entities violated the al housing units. and claims to the contrary are unsupported fair housing requirements associated with “The City of Noblesville does not see by the evidence. We continue to evaluate the money. any merit in the claim against the city filed our procedures and are diligently prepar- Hamilton County has a total of 330 with HUD,” Robert Herrington, Public Af- ing our response to the complaint.” A2 News Week of July 17, 2017 Partnership brings shuttle Two county service to downtown Westfield expansions The REPORTER Downtown Westfield will be easier to get around beginning in the works this week, when the Downtown Westfield Association (DWA) By FRED SWIFT launches its new shuttle service. County Commis- The shuttle service is a partnership between DWA, the city of sioners have taken Westfield and Moyer Fine Jewelers. steps to proceed with Dan Moyer, owner of Moyer Fine Jewelers, purchased the two major county fa- former Park Street Pub property for future development and is cility expansion proj- excited to see the parking lot put to good use as the shuttle’s ects. home base. An agreement “I’m glad to help the city enhance the downtown Westfield has been signed with experience,” says Moyer. “I envision that one day Park Street Meyer Najem Con- will become the Mass Ave of Hamilton County. Westfield has a struction Company for construction man- lot to offer that is unique to the area and as an entrepreneur I’m agement services on a major addition excited to be a part of it.” to the County Government and Judicial The shuttle will pick riders up at the former Park Street Pub Center. property and take them to their destinations on Park Street. The multi-million dollar expansion The shuttle is planned to run from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on of the 25-year old building will provide Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Hours may change based on more space for courtrooms, offices and need. storage. The addition will be built to the The shuttle will initially service the Park Street business area, west side of the existing structure and with plans to expand the service as ridership needs increase. Reporter photo by Jeff Jellison contain around 100,000 square feet under roof. County officials had known since the original building was built in 1992 that David Ferris named National Teaching Award finalist expansion would eventually be needed The REPORTER improvement of math- connected to real-world learning,” said Jeff and it was designed so that an addition Noblesville Schools announced today ematics and science Bryant, Noblesville High School principal. could be made. Preliminary design draw- that Noblesville High School math teach- education. Indiana “He’s exceptionally deserving of this rec- ings last year show an architecturally er David Ferris has been named a 2016-17 finalists underwent a ognition and we’re thankful to claim him pleasing new west front for the facility. Indiana state finalist for the national Presi- rigorous application as one of our own.” The agreement with Meyer Najem dential Award for Excellence in Mathemat- process and were se- Ferris will be honored at an Indiana call for a fee not to exceed $80,000 for ics and Science Teaching. Ferris is one of lected by a state com- Department of Education luncheon this fall pre-construction documents. Assum- only four math teachers in the state selected mittee for their out- and has a chance win a trip to Washington ing the project is funded by the County for the prestigious honor. standing qualifications D.C., special professional development op- Council the agreement will be amended The Presidential Awards are the na- “Dave is a master portunities, and $10,000 if named a nation- for additional work.