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Photo providedSeals Ambulance leadership and crews met with the White River Township Board in Hamilton County on March 27 prior to the beginning of 911 response service to the community on April 1. (From left) White River Township Trustee Jamie Rulon, White River Township Board Member Donna Gentry, White River Township Board Member Suzanne Flanders, White River Township Board Member Charlie Burkhardt, Seals Ambulance paramedic Sean Hutto, Seals Ambulance EMT Josh Rafferty, Director of Business Development James Simmons, Operations Manager Michael O’Brien, Operations Manager Larry Christian and Vice President of Operations James White.

White River Township contracts with Seals Ambulance for 911 serviceThe REPORTER

White River Township, located in north-eastern Hamilton County, has contracted with Seals Ambulance to provide emergen-cy ambulance services for all 911 calls with-in the township limits. The contract, which began on April 1, will run through the end of 2018.

The contract was approved by the White River Township Board.

“Seals Ambulance will be a great partner in providing the critical service of high-qual-ity emergency medical care to our residents and visitors,” said White River Township Trustee Jamie Rulon. “I appreciate their partnership to ensure our ambulance service is uninterrupted, and I anticipate a smooth transition.”

“Seals Ambulance has served communi-ties and medical facilities in Hamilton Coun-ty and surrounding counties for decades,” said Seals Ambulance Vice President Tony Anteau. “We are excited to expand that ser-vice to the White River Township and work with the White River Township Volunteer Fire Department to protect and promote the health and safety of the community.”

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Fishers renews contract with

Jennifer MesserBy LARRY LANNANLarryInFishers.com

The City of Fishers has renewed a contract with attorney Jennifer Messer to provide legal services through cal-endar year 2018. The contract, approved last Monday by the Fishers

Board of Public Works and Safety, calls for a retainer payment to Ms. Messer of $20,000 per month, similar to the contract the city had with the attorney in 2017.

She is required to submit month-ly invoices for services rendered to the city. Her responsibilities under the pact include consulting with city of-ficials, handling the legal side of eco-nomic development and providing real estate services.

Associated Press reporter Brian Slo-dysko published a story in May of 2017 questioning the amount paid to Ms. Messer. Her husband, Luke Messer, is a Republican candidate for the United States Senate in the May 8 primary election.

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness strongly defended the use of Ms. Messer, arguing the arrangement actually saves the city money in the long run for such legal work.

The Board of Works action also ap-proved contracts with Barnes & Thornburg for bond counsel matters and Krieg Devault for Planning and Zoning matters.

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Drive through Carmel and you might pass a short-term rental such as HomeAway, VRBO or Airbnb.

David McGuire, who was walking in Downtown Carmel last Wednesday, said, “I have friends that rented out their homes, made pretty good money and never had any complaints.”

But, there apparently were some com-plaints coming to Carmel City Council member Jeff Worrell.

Worrell, who represents the city’s southeast district, said, “I know in my district, I had several situations where

More than $160M going to rural communities for infrastructure . . .Westfield to receive $1.3M for intersection improvementThe REPORTER

The Indiana Department of Trans-portation announced recently that $161.2 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 66 cities, towns and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improve-ments as well as sidewalk and trail proj-ects. Combined with local funds, approx-imately $212 million is being invested in infrastructure in communities receiving funds. Locally, Westfield is the only Ham-ilton County community to receive fund-ing. Westfield will receive $1,312,000 for improvements to the 151st Street and Towne Road intersection.

Types of projects receiving funds include 27 bridge rehabilitation/replace-ment projects; 31 resurfacing/reconstruc-tion projects; 17 Transportation Alterna-

tive Program (TAP) projects that include work such as sidewalks, ADA ramps and trails, and six traffic safety projects.

“Indiana is investing in transportation at record levels and that includes more than just our highways,” INDOT Com-missioner Joe McGuinness said. “Our sustained commitment to modernizing local roads and bridges, adding side-walks and growing our trail networks sends a clear message that we’re building communities that are primed to attract and retain talent and spur job growth in the 21st century economy.”

A list of all communities receiving funds is online at in.gov/indot/3691.htm.

For this latest round of funding, rural communities will design, develop and purchase land for projects that would be bid during the fiscal year beginning July

2021. While the funds awarded now are dedicated to construction, INDOT will be financially participating in design, engineering and right of way acquisition components of these projects.

INDOT dedicates approximately 25 percent of its federal highway funds to supporting local projects each year. Met-ropolitan Planning Organizations distrib-ute those funds to cities, towns and coun-ties within the state’s larger urbanized areas while INDOT distributes funds outside MPO areas. Communities must pay at least 20 percent in local matching funds and meet other federal require-ments to receive federal funding.

Rural communities were invited to submit project applications to INDOT for potential funding during a call for projects announced in October 2017.

The REPORTERThe Noblesville Police

Department is proud to an-nounce the graduation of Lieutenant Robert Busalac-chi from the 271st Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Lt. Busalacchi graduated from the 10-week training program on March 16. This was the 271st ses-sion of the National Acade-my and consisted of 223 law enforcement officers from all over the U.S., District of Co-lumbia, 18 international coun-tries, five military organiza-tions and five federal civilian organizations.

The FBI National Acade-my is a professional course of study for U.S. and internation-al law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of demonstrat-ed leadership qualities. The 10-week program – which provides coursework in intel-ligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, manage-ment science, law, behavior-al science, law enforcement communication and forensic science – serves to improve the administration of justice

in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge and co-operation worldwide.

Lt. Busalacchi joins a cad-re of other leaders on the de-

partment that have graduated from the academy to include:

• Lt. Curt Kinman, Ses-sion 212 in 2003

• Lt. Bruce Barnes, Ses-sion 221 in 2005

• Captain Brad Arnold,

Session 224 in 2006• Captain Jon Williams,

Session 238 in 2009• Captain Shannon Trump,

Session 254 in 2013• Lt. Shane Ginnan, Ses-

sion 257 in 2014

Photo providedChristopher Wray, Director of the FBI (left) and Lieutenant Robert Busalacchi at the graduation of the 271st Session of the FBI National Academy on March 16.

Noblesville officer graduates from FBI Academy

Hughes hears case on sign

ordinance The REPORTER

Hamilton County Superior Court 3 Judge William Hughes conducted a hearing last Thursday regarding the constitutional validity of a sign ordi-nance recently adopted by Hamilton County Commissioners.

In February, Rick Sharp, a candidate for Hamilton County Council, filed a com-plaint for injunctive relief, indicating the ordinance violat-ed his First Amend-ment right to free political speech. Sharp is represented by Westfield-based attorney Timothy Stoesz.

The ordinance in question prohib-its signs, including candidate signage, from being placed in county-owned rights-of-way.

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Fishers mayor, teachers eat bugs to fight world hunger

Photo providedNew Britton Elementary School teachers and Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness posed for the camera just before eating bugs. (Back row, from left) Morgan Cox, Jenny Dickerson, Colin Landberg, Judy Street, Audrey Gundersen, Cathy Worrall, Rhonda Brandt, Lori Mankin and Mayor Fadness. (Front row, from left) Casey Temple, Scott Gorrill, Stacy Peters, Kristina Sanders, Deb Jackson and Megan McGee.

By LARRY LANNANLarryInFishers.com

Teachers at New Britton Elemen-tary School wanted to find a way to get their students involved in the sub-ject of world hunger in a creative way … so creative Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness decided to get involved in a “bug” way.

The students reviewed world hun-ger statistics at an all-school convoca-tion last Thursday afternoon, but the event was capped off with something special. If the students met their fund-raising goal to assist those in need of nourishment overseas, members of the teaching staff said they would eat bugs, based on the amount of money raised.

The students had a goal of coming up with $700. The amount of money donated exceeded $1,300, which meant lots of teachers would be eating bugs.

Then Mayor Fadness discov-ered the project on social media. One thing led to another, and the may-or ended up eating a cricket at the student convocation.

The school partnered with a Global Orphan Foundation to learn more about how insect farming works. New Brit-ton Elementary is also raising money in partnership with Christ Community Church to buy and pack meals, then send them across the world through Rise Against Hunger.

Roundabout construction at Strawtown Avenue, State Road 37 starts next week

The REPORTERBeaty Construction

Inc. is set to shift traffic and begin construction on State Road 37 and Straw-town Avenue the week of April 9, weather permit-ting.

The $1.6 million proj-ect is set to build a round-about at SR 37 and Straw-town Avenue and begin a

bridge deck overlay on SR 37 over the White River in Strawtown, northeast of Noblesville.

Crews will begin in-stalling a temporary sig-nal on SR 37 the week of April 2 for the 90 day re-striction. The first traffic switch is scheduled for the week of April 9. The final traffic switch on SR 37 is

scheduled for mid-May. Strawtown Avenue

will be closed for up to 90 days. Detour signs will di-rect traffic around the con-struction site via Madison Street, SR 37, 216th Street, Victory Chapel Road and Craig Avenue.

Strawtown Avenue and SR 37 will be fully open to traffic in fall 2018.

Photo illustration providedThe new roundabout is expected to be open this fall.

ambulance staffed with one paramedic and one EMT to respond to medical calls in the township. Seals Ambu-lance also operates more than 50 ambulances in nine coun-ties in Central Indiana. When demand requires, Seals Am-bulance vehicles are avail-able to support the White River Township system from surrounding counties.

White River Township is a rural community with approximately 2,500 resi-dents and is the oldest town-ship in Hamilton County. White River Township offers many outdoor recre-ational activities including Koteewi Park, the largest outdoor park in Hamilton

County that boasts canoe-ing, zip line, horseback rid-ing, archery, sledding in the winter and trails; Lafayette Trace; and the White River.

Seal Ambulance will be available for questions from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sat-urday, April 7 at the An-nual Dan’s Fish Fry at the White River Volunteer Fire Station.

About Seals AmbulanceBased in Indianapolis,

Seals Ambulance provides emergency and nonemer-gency transport services to multiple hospital and facil-ity contracts in Central In-diana, as well as emergen-cy 911 service for various regions throughout Indiana.

An extensive fleet allows Seals Ambulance to serve a wide area around-the-clock with prompt response time and quality service. Seals Ambulance is the contract-ed provider for several ven-ues, including Ruoff Music Center, Indiana State Fair-grounds and Event Center and Indiana Downs Horse Track, and is the preferred provider for the Commu-nity Health Network. Seals Ambulance also provides emergency 911 response to Tipton County, Vernon Township and the City of Franklin. Seals Ambulance is a regional branch of Pri-ority Ambulance, a national family of companies.

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The commissioners say signs placed in rights-of-way present a safety con-cern, making it difficult for motorists to recognize regu-latory signs and often block the vision of motorists.

In the suit Sharp says the commissioners make no showing of any public safety necessity and, even if they could, any alleged pub-lic safety concern does not outweigh the United States Constitution’s First Amend-ment right of free political speech enough to allow commissioners to restrict or regulate political speech.

During the hearing Hughes asked County At-torney Mike Howard to clarify the ordinance’s defi-nition of a county-owned right-of-way, citing dif-ferences in state statute and definitions listed in the ordinance.

Sharp alleges the coun-ty’s definition may extend onto private property.

Hughes also questioned Howard on how the public can learn where and where not to place signs.

Carmel Clerk Treasurer and candidate for county council Christine Pauley ad-dressed commissioners pri-or to their unanimous vote

in February to approve the ordinance. Pauley told com-missioners she feels there needs to be an effort to ed-ucate the community.

Commissioner Steve Dillinger told the Reporter he agrees with Pauley. “I think Christine makes a val-id point, we do need to ed-ucate the public.” Dillinger suggested the county work in cooperation with the cit-ies to create an educational meeting to explain the or-dinance; however, no meet-ings have been scheduled.

The ordinance permits county employees to re-

move signs placed in county rights-of-way and subjects offenders to a $500 fine. During the hearing Hughes expressed concern over the county’s ability to arbitrarily prosecute offenders.

Commissioners an-nounced on Friday they have scheduled a special meeting for 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 3 in Conference Room 1a in the Hamilton County Judicial Center to discuss a sign ordinance.

Hughes took no action on Thursday, but a ruling could be expected as early as this week.

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Strawtown Koteewi Park bridges project receives second recognition

The REPORTERThe effort to rescue,

renovate and re-use two Hoosier historic bridges has received a second award in as many months. The Great Lakes Park Training Insti-tute has recognized Ham-ilton County Parks and Recreation with their Out-standing Facility Award for its vision and tenacity that culminated in the place-ment of a dramatic pedes-trian span over the White River in Hamilton County. Previously, the park depart-ment was presented the In-diana Park and Recreation Association’s Excellence in Landscape Design award for the project.

Two metal truss bridg-es from Washington and Wayne counties, slat-ed for demolition, were saved and restored as part of the undertaking. They were joined by a re-cre-ated bridge from Hamil-ton County, adding to the span’s historic significance. The three-section span now connects White River Campground to Strawtown Koteewi Park, allowing for pedestrian-only safe pas-sage from the campground

to the park’s 800 acres of recreational and education-al adventures.

“This unique bridge project not only enhances accessibility and safety for its users, it also preserves key pieces of Indiana trans-portation history,” Director of Hamilton County Parks Al Patterson noted. For their support of the inno-vative engineering feat, the director recognized the Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana Department of Natural Re-sources, James Barker, PE, VS Engineering, John T. Camden Construction Co., Washington County Com-missioners, Wayne County Commissioners, the Fed-eral Highway Adminis-tration, Dr. James Cooper, USI Consultants, Inc., Halverson Construction Co. Inc., Maxim Cranes, Hamilton County Council, Hamilton County Commis-sioners and the Hamilton County Parks & Recreation Board of Directors.

More information about Hamilton County Parks and its mission to serve the community can be found at MyHamiltonCoun-

tyParks.com. To learn more The Great Lakes Park Training Institute visit ep-pley.org/portfolio/great-lakes-park-training-insti-tute.

Photo provided(From left) Jim O’Brien, Chair, Great Lakes Park Training Institute Board of Regents; Drew Bender, COO, VS Engineering, Bridge Project Engineering Firm; Allen Patterson, Director, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department; Steve Wolter, Executive Director, Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands and Director, Great Lakes Park Training Institute.

Photo providedHamilton County Parks Director Allen Patterson shown on Washington County Bridge No. 113 prior to removal and transportation of the weathered steel truss bridge to Strawtown Koteewi Park, where it underwent extensive restoration.

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Noblesville forum discusses diversity

STEVE COOKEDeputy Mayor, Noblesville

Last month N o b l e s v i l l e Schools offered several opportu-nities for com-munity members to engage in dis-cussions on sev-eral important issues we are all grappling with in our city, from school safe-ty and security to children and technology – as well as one topic in particular that I was proud to be part of. The Diversity Forum held on March 22 was the first in a public education series centered on the power of diversity and inclusion.

About 150 attendees were on hand in the No-blesville High School au-ditorium to hear from a dozen students and parents who came to share stories from their perspectives in an effort to create greater awareness about our ex-isting diversity, but also to shine a light on some uncomfortable truths that must be addressed.

This effort was launched by Superinten-dent Beth Niedermeyer who assembled a commit-tee of representatives from Noblesville Schools, the City of Noblesville and No-blesville Chamber as well as local businesses, church-es and concerned residents. As Dr. Niedermeyer report-ed in her opening remarks, after just two meetings, the Community Diversity Committee has already de-veloped a mission and vi-sion with plans for its first two events.

Our community doesn’t often have these types of conversations in such a public forum – probably because we’re afraid of saying the “wrong thing” or something offensive. However, despite how uncomfortable the top-ic may be for some, the problems of discrimination and intolerance cannot be overcome by silence – it requires a willingness to share and a willingness to listen.

For me, after hearing each student and parent’s story, I felt a mixture of emotions. It’s troubling to hear about incidents of rac-ism and bigotry right here in our backyard. But the actions of one or two indi-viduals do not define who we are as a city. We have to come together as a com-munity to respond to such ugliness.

But I also came away with an even greater sense

of pride in No-blesville.

Watching the stage and listen-ing to students from Noblesville Schools, our community is well represented by individuals who come from

far away countries, speak a variety of different lan-guages and have made courageous decisions. Some have endured insults that no one should hear – that might have made them think twice about where they live. But they have chosen Noblesville and we are a better community for it.

In preparing for the event, my research also shined a light on some of the positive aspects of No-blesville’s political past. I’m proud of the fact that Noblesville first elected a female mayor in 1980, one of the first cities in Hamilton County to do so. Mayor Pat Logan served two terms in Noblesville before Mary Sue Rowland was elected mayor in 1988. Twenty years earlier, vot-ers in 1968 elected C. Mur-phy White, a prominent community leader and Af-rican American, to our City Council where he served for 24 years.

While we should con-front the truth about our past – including the parts we’re not proud of – we also can celebrate where we stand today, a com-munity that respects all individuals and celebrates diversity, while working to make even greater strides towards the progress we still hope to achieve.

As I said in my clos-ing remarks, I want to thank everyone who took the time from their busy schedules to attend the event, and especially the panelists who shared their stories and helped us all have a greater understand-ing of the perspectives they bring.

And this Diversity Fo-rum was only the begin-ning. Thursday, April 26 marks the next event in the series, to be held at 7 p.m. in Noblesville City Hall. A professional facilitator will be on hand to lead a session about stereotypes and implicit bias. I hope to see you there and I look forward to being part of the learning process that is making Noblesville an even better community than it is today.

The architec-tural style of the Hamilton County Courthouse con-tinues to bring questions from visitors to Nobles-ville. The build-ing is so familiar to locals that we don’t think much about it, but it is unusual among the state’s 92 county courthouses and one of the oldest in central Indiana. It’s called French Second Em-pire style which was briefly popular in post-Civil War America. The distinctive features are the mansard roof, dormer windows and huge clock tower.

The courthouse is 140 years old this year. It housed all county government of-fices for nearly a century. Since the 1960s many gov-ernment functions have had to leave the Courthouse to find more space. Courts and court related offices moved to the new Judicial Center in 1992, but the Courthouse

with its iconic tower still dom-inates the down-town area.

The court-house was de-signed by Edwin May, a popular architect of his time who also designed the In-

diana Statehouse about ten years after doing the court-house. Through the years there were alterations to the interior and to the man-sard roof, but in 1994 a major renovation restored many of the original fea-tures.

Getting the building started in 1877-78 was controversial. A referen-dum on whether to build the courthouse showed a majority of voters opposed spending the estimated $100,000 for construction. But, county commission-ers decided to proceed. The site was the location of an older courthouse. The property had been given

to the county in 1823 by William Conner with the provision that it would be used strictly for the seat of county government.

Construction on the present courthouse ap-parently began without a groundbreaking ceremony common today. It was the setting of the cornerstone that was ceremonially marked. During the 1994 renovation the cornerstone vault was opened. Its his-toric contents were copied or photographed and re-turned to the vault.

When the building was first occupied it had no electric lighting, no munic-ipal water supply, no tele-phone and heating was to be provided by 16 fireplac-es fitted with coal grates. But, almost immediately a central steam heating sys-tem was installed.

The building was the scene of two major events that drew national news coverage. In 1925, D.C. Stephenson, powerful

leader of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan, was tried and convicted of murder in the Circuit Court. The out-come broke the power of the Klan which had con-trolled much of state and local government.

In 1965 national news carried the story of Circuit Judge Edward New’s cit-ing of Noblesville Ledger editor James Neal for crim-inal contempt for a column Neal wrote criticizing a court policy on drunk driv-ing. The case, eventually thrown out by an impartial special judge, was consid-ered a significant test for ‘freedom of the press.’

For those who pass the courthouse often, but have never entered, it is worth a brief walk-through. The second floor courtroom is especially impressive. Some pieces of original furnishing are displayed around the building. Next to perhaps Conner Prairie, the courthouse is the coun-ty’s best historic gem.

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people were renting out their home for a weekend, for a bachelor party or wed-ding parties. There were people coming and going. It was causing problems, so we had to address it.”

That’s why city leaders passed an ordinance in Jan-uary that puts rules on those short-term rentals outside of certain dates.

Worrell said, “So, there’s some oversight, some permitting that oc-curs, giving their neighbors the opportunity to express concerns.”

Now, state government is involved. Recently, In-diana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill into law that basically says, as an owner, you can rent your primary home on a short-term rental platform.

Jill Hudson, who was

in downtown Carmel last Wednesday, said, “I think that’s absolutely correct.”

David McGuire added, “If people want to rent out their home, they should be able to.”

Carmel city leaders dis-agree with the new state law.

Worrell said, “One law by the state of Indiana for all municipalities in the state seems to me to be an overreach and definitely we view that as a trampling on home rule.”

The council member added, “In this case, this law, I think is bad law be-cause it takes away local ability to manage that and to understand the needs of residents.”

So what happens to Car-mel’s ordinance?

Worrell said the city’s legal team advised them the city should be grandfa-thered into the new state law because of when and how the ordinance was passed.

The city is operating under the assumption that it will be grandfathered in.

Ian Harley, who owns a home in Carmel and has it listed on Airbnb said last Wednesday, “Owning a townhome in Carmel and using AirBNB allows me to have a civilized place to live while I work in my business employing 10. I can travel home to see my family at weekends or oc-casionally they join me in Carmel. I strongly object to local rules restricting short term rentals. I also enjoy using AirBNB when I travel with my family. It is great to be part of a lo-cal community rather than a “tourist” in a hotel and seems like a good way to share the resources of a city.”

The author of the new law was State Rep. Matt Lehman, a Republican from Berne. He did not respond to a request for comment.

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Week of April 2, 2018 Obituaries A5

Ronald ‘Ron’ Vinton Surface November 24, 1942 – March 26, 2018

Ronald ‘Ron’ Vinton Surface, 75, Noblesville, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North. He was born on November 24, 1942 to Gerald E. and Francis K. (Wil-liams) Surface in Richmond, Ind. His parents preceded him in death.

Ron graduated from Centerville High School and had attended Earl-ham College. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Perfecto Manufac-turing after 37 years. Ron was a mem-ber of Stony Creek Church of Christ in Noblesville and enjoyed animals, especially his German Shepherd/

Lab, ‘Gus’. He was an avid collector of guns and enjoyed shooting, fast cars and racing. Ron was known for his quick wit and incredible sense of humor. He will forever be missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his longtime love of 29 years, Thel-ma Tishner; three children, Melanie Thompson, Ronald J. ‘Jr’ Surface and Elizabeth ‘Baby Girl’ (Chris ‘Baby Boy-in-law’) Hughes; brother and sister, Gerald (Jane) Surface and Joan (Ed) Powell; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services with military honors were held on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville, with visitation prior to the service. Preacher John Smith officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane So-ciety for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant St., Suite B, No-blesville, IN 46060.

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Helen I. Moynahan July 1, 1931 – March 23, 2018

Helen I. Moynahan, 86, died Friday, March 23, 2018 peacefully in her sleep at her home in Noblesville.

She leaves her daughter, Lori Wright, Noblesville; and grand-daughters, Kendall and Kasey Landis, Noblesville; her stepdaugh-ter, Jane Nunn and husband Jim, Lev-ittown; as well as many nieces and nephews. Helen also leaves behind longtime family friend, Mary Smith,

Irvine, Calif. Born on July 1, 1931 in Sullivan, Ill., to Grant and

Ethyl (Collins) Cochran, Helen was the last surviving of their 13 children. She was the granddaughter of 6th Circuit Judge/Illinois Speaker of the House, William Granville Cochran. Helen was proud to be a member of the tight-knit Cochran family and to have grown up in Sullivan.

She married John J. Yelvington on May 22, 1977 in Mattoon, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1997. A Mat-toon resident for decades, Helen moved to Noblesville in 2003 to be close to her daughter and granddaughters. She thoroughly enjoyed her time in Noblesville where she met her husband, Roger T. Moynahan, assisted in the care of her granddaughters and made many friends. She and Roger enjoyed their lives together, dancing, playing golf and traveling. After a long illness and Helen’s loving care, Roger passed away in 2014.

Helen was known for her strong work ethic and at-tention to detail in every aspect of her life. She spent her career as a bookkeeper and was employed with many different companies until finally working for Lahoil, Inc. Helen managed their accounts for 35 years. Always sharp of mind, she did not retire until the age of 80.

Throughout the years, Helen was a member of numer-ous social clubs in both Illinois and Indiana. She was an avid golfer, played bridge weekly and enjoyed tennis. She shared these passions with many of her lifelong friends.

Helen had a keen eye for design and took great pride in her homes. She could be counted on to create beauty and order wherever she resided.

Services were held on Thursday, March 29 at First United Methodist Church in Sullivan, Ill. Reception followed at Mattoon Country Club, Mattoon, Ill. There will be a second memorial service at 10:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 5 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapo-lis. Randall & Roberts Funeral Homes in Noblesville has been entrusted with Helen’s care.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant St., Nobles-ville, IN 46060, or at hamiltonhumane.com.

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Frank J. Bienas October 16, 1941 – March 22, 2018

Frank J. Bienas, 76, Carmel, passed away March 22, 2018. He was born on October 16, 1941 in La Porte, Ind.

Survivors include his devot-ed wife, Lynn Bienas; daughter, Deb (Ken) Daily; grandsons, Mat-thew and Michael Daily, and sister, Enid Happer.

Family and friends gathered on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church with the Rosary

being held concurrently. The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3 with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. in the church.

Please visit bussellfamilyfunerals.com to read Frank’s complete obituary and share a memory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Frank be giv-en to The Trinity Free Clinic.

Bussell Family Funerals, Carmel-Westfield is privi-leged to assist the family in arrangements.

Naomi K. Ackerman April 22, 1928 – March 25, 2018

Naomi K. Ackerman, 89, Westfield, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Copper Trace in Westfield. She was born on April 22, 1928 to Henry and Gertrude (Lawrence) Kaufman in La Porte, Ind.

Naomi was a homemaker. She was a wonderfully talented artist and a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Westfield.

She is survived by two daughters, Bette Ackerman and Jacqueline Lee

Andrews; three granddaughters, Julie Andrews (John) Cox, Melissa (Randall) Santiano and Meghan (Chris) Hooke; and five great-grandchildren, Lanoria and Ian Santiano, Andrew and Alex Cox and Gabriel Hooke.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Ackerman.

Private services will be held.Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United

Methodist Church Choir, 318 N. Union St., Westfield, IN 46074.

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Jerry S. Murphy September 22, 1947 – March 27, 2018

Jerry S. Murphy, 70, Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on September 22, 1947 in Albany, Ky.

Jerry was part of the Greenwood graduating class of 1966. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Jerry was the past 1st Commander and past Trustee of the Noblesville American Legion Post 45. He worked for AT&T for 33 years before retiring. Jerry enjoyed gardening, bird watching and star gazing with his telescope. He enjoyed watching any kind of sporting event.

He is survived by his wife, Linda (Foutz) Murphy of 13 years; son, Scott Murphy; daugh-ter, Johanna (Jeff) Hotopp; grandchildren, Jared and Katie Hotopp, Alicia (Josh) Long and Katelyn Murphy; great-grandchildren, Alex, Logan and McKenzie Long.

He was preceded in death by his father, Schyler Mur-phy; his mother, Ada A. (Chaney) Bullock; and his broth-er, Jack Murphy.

Services were held on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., No-blesville, with Pastor Eric Gale officiating. Visitation was held prior to service. Military honors followed the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s As-sociation, 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Condolences: randallroberts.com

Bernard Joseph Treinen July 3, 1929 – March 24, 2018

Bernard Joseph Treinen, 88, Noblesville, former-ly from Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Harbour Manor in Noblesville. He was born on July 3, 1929 to the late Felix and Pearl (Means) Trein-

en in Le Mars, Iowa. Bernard was a Korean War veter-an and a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Noblesville.

He worked as a construction project manager the ma-jority of his life. Bernard enjoyed hunting and fishing, golf and helping his children with home improvement and wood working projects. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, teaching several of them how to fish. After retirement, Bernard and his wife, Mary, enjoyed spending their winters in Arizona, where several of their children and grandchil-dren live. Bernard and Mary also did volunteer work at their congregation’s food bank. Bernard could be quite the storyteller, especially to his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

Bernard is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Mary; son, Steve Treinen (Barb); daughter, Annie Er-ichsen; son, Martin Treinen; son, Theodore Treinen; and son, Thomas Treinen (Kelly). He has 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Bernard is also survived by his sister, Mary Behning of Castro Valley, Calif. Bernard was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Hill.

Visitation was held on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville, with a prayer service during the visitation. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 9900 E. 191st St. in No-blesville, with Rev. Tom Metzger officiating.

Condolences: randallroberts.com

Patrick Joseph Powers June 11, 1945 – March 27, 2018

Patrick Joseph Powers, 72, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on June 11, 1945 to Walter and Mary (Morris) Powers in New York, N.Y. Patrick had previously been a resident of Leonia, N.J., for 35 years.

Patrick had been an EMT for 35 years with St. Claire’s, St. Vincent’s Hospitals in New York City, and Our Lady of Mercy in Bronx, N.Y.; and was one of the first responders on Sept. 11, 2001. He was a former member of St. John’s Evangelical Ro-man Catholic Church in Leonia, N.J., and proudly served his country with

the United States Navy.He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cheryl Ann

(Cullen); children, Christine, Patrick Jr., Daniel (Jessica) and Michael (Lauren); three sisters, Nora Fried, Margaret Wonzy and Eileen; and three grandchildren, Regan, Cael and Piper.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Walter, John, James and William.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 9900 E. 191st St., Noblesville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fish-ers. Burial with military rites will follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NYC First Responder Fund (tunnel2towers.org/standtall); Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarrior-project.org), P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517; or, American Diabetes Association, Indiana Office, 8604 Allisonville Road, Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN 46250.

Condolences: randallroberts.comMaxine L. Wimer

May 1, 1961 – March 28, 2018

Maxine L. Wimer, 56, Fishers, passed away on Wednes-day, March 28, 2018 in her home. She was born on May 1, 1961 to Richard and Elnora (Butcher) Lamb in Michi-gan City, Ind.

Maxine was a school teacher for 30 years with Carmel Clay Schools at Smoky Row and Prairie Trace El-ementary Schools. She enjoyed cook-ing, running and gardening. Maxine and Don loved to travel. She loved

sports and was a huge Purdue fan. Maxine was a graduate of Purdue University where she majored in Elementary Ed-ucation and minored in Special Education.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Don Wimer; father, Richard Lamb; son, Ross (F. Jaclyn Flinchum) Wimer; daughter, Chelsea (Zach) Newcomb; sister, Carol (John) Clark; and Special Dog, Mac.

She was preceded in death by her mother.Visitation was held on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Ran-

dall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the funeral home with Pastor Kim King II offi-ciating. Burial will be at Carmel Cemetery in Carmel. The family invites everyone to join them at the King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2201 E. 106th St., Carmel, after the buri-al for a time of celebration.

Memorial contributions may be made to Carmel Clay Education Foundation, 5201 E. Main St., Carmel, IN 46033.

Condolences: randallroberts.com

A6 Public Notices Week of April 2, 2018

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CASE NO. 29C01-1801-MI-000421IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR: )Shankar Gali )Jahnavi Lekkalapudi ) Petitioner. )

NOTICE OF HEARINGNotice is hereby given that Petitioner Jahnavi Lekkalapudi, pro se, filed a

Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Shankar Gali to Shankar Kumar Gali

The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hamilton Circuit Court on May 18, 2018, at 10:00 o’clock a .m., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to One Hamilton County Square Suite 337 Noblesville, IN 46060

Date: January 22, 2018Tammy Baitz

Clerk of the Hamilton County Circuit Court RL1269 3/19/2018, 3/26/2018, 4/2/2018 3t

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CASE NO. 29D01-1802-MI-001714IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR: )Carme’n Elena Fary )Ashley Elena Fary ) Petitioner. )

NOTICE OF HEARINGNotice is hereby given that Petitioner Ashley Elena Fary,pro se, filed a

Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Carme’n Elena Fary to Carmen Elena Fary

The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hamilton Circuit Court on June 15, 2018, at 10:00 o’clock a .m., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to One Hamilton County Square Suite 337 Noblesville, IN 46060

Date: February 27, 2018Tammy Baitz

Clerk of the Hamilton County Circuit Court RL1270 3/19/2018, 3/26/2018, 4/2/2018 3t

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) Case No. 29C01-1801-MI-000108IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: )Michael Christopher Cottone ) Petitioner )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEMichael Christopher Cottone, whose mailing address is: 13506 Shakamac Dr,

Carmel, IN 46032, Hamilton County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that he/she filed a petition in the Hamilton County Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to Michael Joseph Cottone.

Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 13th day of July 2018 , 2018 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

Michael Christopher CottonePetitionerDate: November 24, 2017

Tammy Baitz,Clerk of the Hamilton Circuit Court

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ADMINISTRATION CITATION File No. 2017-38067 SURROGATE’S COURT - ORLEANS COUNTY

SUPPLEMENTAL CITATIONTHE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,

By the Grace of God Free and Independent,TO Sarah Elizabeth Fidanza-Bitsas

NOTICE OF SUITA petition having been duly filed by Kolette Modlin, Authorized Officer of

Calber Home Loans, Inc., Servicer and Attorney-in-fact for U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust who is domiciled at 13801 Wireless Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73134

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, ORLEANS County, at Courthouse Square, 1 South Main Street, Albion, New York, on April 10,2018 at 9:15o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Clifton Vincent Fidanza a/k/a Clifton V. Fidanza lately domiciled at 584 East Avenue. Medina, NY 14103 in the County of ORLEANS, New York, granting Letters of Administration upon the estate of Clifton Vincent Fidanza a/k/a Clifton V. Fidanza, the decedent to any eligible distributee or upon their default to Kim DeFrank, Orleans County Treasurer or to such other person as may be entitled thereto.

(State any further relief requested)IT HAS BEEN REQUESTED by Petitioner that the Letters issued herein shall

be limited to acceptance of service in any foreclosure action by Petitioner, its successors and assigns, against the property located at 584 East Avenue Medina, New York 14103, Section 80.9, Block 3, Lot 30, County of ORLEANS and State of New York.

HON. Sanford A. ChurchSurrogate

Date attested and sealed:March 13, 2018

Jamie D. SummersChief Clerk

Name of Attorney for Petitioner McCabe, Weisberq & Conway, P.C. Tel. No. (914) 636-8900

Address of Attorney 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210, New Rochelle, NY 10801

Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you.RL1277 3/19/2018, 3/26/2018, 4/2/2018, 4/9/2018 4t

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) Case No. 29C01-1802-MI-001590IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: )Saad Ali ) Petitioner )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMESaad Ali, whose mailing address is: 5778 Kingfisher Place, Carmel, IN 46033,

Hamilton County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that he/she filed a petition in the Hamilton County Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to Saad Ali Qazi.

Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 15th day of June 2018 , 2018 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

Saad AliPetitionerDate: February 27, 2018

Tammy Baitz,Clerk of the Hamilton Circuit Court

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) Case No. 29C01-1803-MI-1965IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: )Alexandra Nicole Stacy ) Petitioner )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMENotice is hereby given that Petitioner, Alexandra Nicole Stacy. pro se, filed a

Verified Petition for Change of Name to change her name from Alexandra Nicole Stacy to Alexandra Nicole Shelton.

The petition is rescheduled for hearing in the Hamilton Circuit Court on May 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to One Hamilton County Square, Suite 337, Noblesville, IN 46060.

Date: March 14. 2018Paul Felix,

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) Case No. 29C01-1712-MI-11055IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: )Viviana Ester Harper-Koukoulomatis ) Petitioner )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEViviana Ester Harper-Koukoulomatis, whose mailing address is: 12500 Spring

Violet Place, Carmel, IN 46033, Hamilton County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that he/she filed a petition in the Hamilton County Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to Viviana Ester Koukoulomatis.

Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 15th day of June 2018 , 2018 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

Viviana Ester Harper-KoukoulomatisPetitionerDate: December 6, 2017

Tammy Baitz,Clerk of the Hamilton Circuit Court

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON COUNTY ) SS: SUPERIOR COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CAUSE NO. 29D03-1709-CT-008655DEADRICK TAYLOR ) VS. )REGGIE CARTER and SPORTS U )

SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SUIT

The State of Indiana to the Defendant(s) above named, and any other person who may be concerned:

You are hereby notified that Reggie Carter is being sued by Deadrick Taylor in Hamilton Superior Court III, State of Indiana. The title of the case as shown by the complaint is Deadrick Taylor vs. Reggie Carter and Sports U, Cause No. 29D03-1709-CT-008655.

The nature of the suit is a civil action wherein Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Damages demanding judgment for personal injuries and damages as a result of an automobile accident which occurred on April 30, 2017.

This summons by publication and notice is specifically directed to the defendant, Reggie Carter, whose whereabouts are unknown.

You must answer or otherwise respond to the complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before the 2nd day of May, 2018, (the same being within thirty (30) days after the publication of the third Notice of Suit, the last such notice of this action), and in case you fail to do so, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded by the Plaintiff in the complaint.

If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising out of this occurrence that is the subject matter of the Plaintiffs claims, you must assert it in your written answer.

The name and address of the attorneys representing Plaintiff: Ken Nunn Law Office, 104 Franklin Road, Bloomington, Indiana 47404.

KEN NUNN LAW OFFICEDANIEL GORE, #31322-53 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

ATTEST:Tammy Baitz,

Clerk of the Hamilton Superior CourtRL1291 3/19/2018, 3/26/2018, 4/2/2018 3t

Notice of Adoption of Preliminary DeterminationNotice is hereby given pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-3.1 that the Board of

School Trustees (the “Board”) of Noblesville Schools (the “School Corporation”) did, on March 20, 2018, make a preliminary determination to issue bonds and enter into a lease (the “Lease”) for the renovation of and improvements to Hazel Dell, Hinkle Creek, Noble Crossing, North, Promise Road, Stony Creek and White River Elementary Schools; Noblesville East and Noblesville West Middle Schools; and Noblesville High School (the “Projects”). The Lease will have a term of twenty-two (22) years with a maximum annual Lease rental of $2,150,000. The maximum annual Lease rental has been estimated based upon an estimated principal amount of bonds of $15,000,000, estimated interest rates ranging from 2.00% to 5.00%, and total estimated interest costs of $8,383,500.

As required by Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-3.1(b)(1), the following information was available to the public at the public hearings on the preliminary determination: (i) the School Corporation’s current and projected annual debt service payments divided by the net assessed value of taxable property within the School Corporation, which is 0.6677%; and (ii) the sum of the School Corporation’s outstanding long term debt plus the outstanding long term debt of other taxing units that include any other territory of the School Corporation divided by the net assessed value of taxable property within the School Corporation, which is 6.63%.

The School Corporation’s current debt service levy is $20,790,894 and the current rate is $0.6677. After the School Corporation enters into the proposed Lease and the bonds are issued, the debt service levy will increase by a maximum of $2,150,000 and the debt service rate will increase by a maximum of $0.0728. However, as existing obligations mature, the anticipated net increase to the debt service fund tax rate will be $0.00.

The estimated amount of the School Corporation’s debt service levy and rate that will result during the following 10 years if the School Corporation enters into the lease and issues the bonds, after considering any changes that will occur to the debt service levy and rate during that period on account of any outstanding bonds or lease obligations that will mature or terminate during that period:

Estimated Total Estimated TotalYear Debt Service Levy Debt Service Rate2019 20,564,963 0.66762020 17,459,500 0.55762021 15,870,052 0.50122022 14,931,013 0.47112023 14,218,652 0.44912024 14,289,732 0.45112025 14,364,512 0.45332026 11,680,502 0.36202027 9,155,726 0.27642028 9,207,264 0.2782The purpose of the Lease and the bonds is to provide for the Projects. Any

owners of real property within the School Corporation or registered voters residing within the School Corporation who want to initiate a petition and remonstrance process against the proposed Lease payments or the issuance of the bonds must file a petition that complies with IC 6-1.1-20-3.1 subdivisions (4) and (5) not later than 30 days after the first publication of this notice.

Dated March 22, 2018./s/ Julia Kozicki

Secretary, Board of School Trustees Noblesville Schools

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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-101 REGARDING THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF A CUMULATIVE CAPITAL FUND FOR THE CITY OF WESTFIELD,

INDIANANotice is hereby given the taxpayers of the City of Westfield, Hamilton County,

Indiana, that the Westfield City Council will meet at 7:00 P.M. on the 9th day of April, 2018, at Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn Street, Westfield, Indiana regarding Resolution 18-101 the re-establishment of a Cumulative Capital Fund under the provisions of Indiana Code 36-9-15.5 for the purposes as follows:

The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $.05 per $100 of assessed valuation. The proposed fund will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in the year 2019. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The proposal for re-establishment of the Cumulative Capital Development Fund is subject to approval by the Department of Local Government Finance, who will require a Notice of Submission to be given to the taxpayers by publication. After the publication of the Notice of Submission, fifty (50) or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the County Auditor not later than thirty (30) days after publication, setting forth their objections to the proposed levy.

Dated this 12th day of March, 2018.Brian J. Zaiger, Esq., Westfield City Attorney

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Hamilton Superior Court 3STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON ) SUPERIOR COURT NO. 3COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED )BRUCE J. YOUNG, DECEASED. )

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONNotice is hereby given that Betty J. Young was on March 14, 2018, appointed

Personal Representative of the Estate of Bruce J. Young, deceased, who died on July 31, 2017.

All persons who have claims against this Estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months from the date of Decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Noblesville, Indiana this March 15, 2018.Tammy Baitz

Clerk of Courts of Hamilton CountyJeanette C. Kassebaum AttorneyP.O. Box 221 11614 Maple Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 578-4550RL1299 3/26/2018, 4/2/2018 2t

29D03-1803-EU-000122James A. Nickloy (#28312-29)NICKLOY & HIGDON LLP5540 Pebble Village Lane, Suite 300 Noblesville, Indiana 46062 Phone: (317) 773-3030 Fax: (317)219-0545

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONIn the Hamilton County Superior Court No. 2In the Matter of the Estate of Eric Wayne Sterrett, deceased.Estate Docket No. 29D03-1803-EU-000122Notice is hereby given that Terryl Byerley was on the day of March, 2018,

appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Eric Wayne Sterrett, deceased (February 15, 2018).

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file those claims in the Office of the Clerk of the Hamilton County Superior Court within three (3) months after the date of this publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or those claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Noblesville, Indiana this March 15, 2018.Tammy Baitz

Clerk of Courts of Hamilton CountyRL1300 3/26/2018, 4/2/2018 2t

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CASE NO. 29C01-1802-MI-001342IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR: )Francesca Eden-Rachele Davis )Kirsten Chrust Davis Shaw ) Petitioner. )

NOTICE OF HEARINGNotice is hereby given that Petitioner Kirsten Chrust Davis Shaw, pro se, filed

a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Francesca Eden-Rachele Davis to Felix Shaw Davis.

The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hamilton Circuit Court on June 15, 2018, at 10:00 o’clock a .m., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to One Hamilton County Square Suite 337 Noblesville, IN 46060

Date: February 20, 2018Tammy Baitz

Clerk of the Hamilton County Circuit Court RL1252 3/26/2018, 4/2/2018, 4/9/2018 3t

29D01-1803-EU-000107Anne Hensley PoindexterALTMAN, POINDEXTER & WYATT LLC90 Executive Drive, Suite GCarmel, IN 46032(317)350-1000

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATIONIn the Superior Court #1 of Hamilton County, Indiana.Notice is hereby given that Lauren Hochstatter Nordhoff was on the 5 day

of March, 2018, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Julia M. Hochstatter, deceased, who died on the 23rd day of February, 2018.

All persons who have claims against this Estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the Decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Noblesville, Indiana, this 5 day of March, 2018.Tammy Baitz

Clerk of the Superior Court #1 for Hamilton County, IndianaRL1303 3/26/2018, 4/2/2018 2t

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION TO ISSUEBONDS OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA

Taxpayers of Wayne Township, Hamilton County, Indiana (“Township”) are notified that the Township Board did, on March 13, 2018, adopt a resolution preliminarily authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Township in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to be applied on the costs of the construction of a combined community center and fire station, together with all necessary appurtenances, related improvements and equipment, to pay capitalized interest, if any, and the costs of issuance of such bonds. The bonds are to bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed 6% per annum (the exact rate or rates to be determined by bidding) and are to mature semiannually on January 15 and July 15 of each year with a final maturity no later than twenty years after the date of issuance of the bonds, and are to be payable from property taxes levied and collected on all taxable property in the Township.

Dated April 3, 2018.WAYNE TOWNSHIP,

HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA/s/ Diane Crim, Trustee, Wayne Township, Hamilton County, Indiana

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CASE NO. 29C01-1803-MI-002249IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR: )Maddox Blaine Church )Christopher Luke Buker ) Petitioner. )

NOTICE OF HEARINGNotice is hereby given that Petitioner Christopher Luke Buker, pro se, filed

a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Maddox Blaine Church to Maddox Blaine Buker.

The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hamilton Circuit Court on July 13, 2018, at 10:00 o’clock a .m., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to One Hamilton County Square Suite 337 Noblesville, IN 46060

Date: March 15, 2018Tammy Baitz

Clerk of the Hamilton County Circuit Court RL1313 3/26/2018, 4/2/2018, 4/9/2018 3t

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CASE NO. 29C01-1801-MI-117IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR: )Ashton Leighton Walters )Brogan Elise Shaffer ) Petitioner. )

NOTICE OF HEARINGNotice is hereby given that Petitioner, Brogan Elise Shaffer, pro se, filed a

Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of the minor child from Ashton Leighton Walters to Ashton Leighton Shaffer.

The petition is rescheduled for hearing in the Hamilton Circuit Court on July 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to One Hamilton County Square, Suite 337, Noblesville, IN 46060.

Date: March 19, 2018Paul Felix

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) Case No. 29C01-1708-MI-7961IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: )KIRSTIN FAITH PRICE ) Petitioner )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMENotice is hereby given that Petitioner, Kirstin Faith Price, pro se, filed a

Verified Petition for Change of Name to change her name from Kirstin Faith Price to Kirstin Faith Colcord.

The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hamilton Circuit Court on May 18. 2018 at 10:00 am. which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to One Hamilton County Square, Suite 337, Noblesville, IN 46060.

Date: January 22, 2018Tammy Baitz,

Clerk of the Hamilton Circuit CourtRL1315 3/26/2018, 4/2/2018, 4/9/2018 3t

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON COUNTYCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) SS: SUPERIOR COURT #3 ) CAUSE NO. 29D03-1712-PL-011232Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS )Capital I Inc. Trust 2002-HE3 ) Plaintiff, ) vs. )Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Dallis L. Bilskie, and their )unknown creditors; and, the unknown executor, administrator, or personal )representative of the Estate of Dallis L. Bilskie ) Defendants. )

NOTICE OF SUIT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATIONTO: Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Dallis L. Bilskie, and

their unknown creditors; and, the unknown executor, administrator, or personal representative of the Estate of Dallis L. Bilskie:

BE IT KNOWN, that Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2002-HE3, the above-named Plaintiff, by its attorney, Leslie A. Wagers, has filed in the office of the Clerk of the Hamilton Superior Court #3 its Complaint against Defendant Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Dallis L. Bilskie, and their unknown creditors; and, the unknown executor, administrator, or personal representative of the Estate of Dallis L. Bilskie, and the said Plaintiff having also filed in said Clerk’s office the affidavit of a competent person showing that the residence and whereabouts of the Defendant, Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Dallis L. Bilskie, and their unknown creditors; and, the unknown executor, administrator, or personal representative of the Estate of Dallis L. Bilskie, upon diligent inquiry is unknown, and that said cause of action is for Strict Foreclosure and to Quiet Title on the following described real estate in Hamilton County, State of Indiana, to wit:

Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 18 North, Range 3 East in Hamilton County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the North line of the Northeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 18 North, Range 3 East which is North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East (assumed bearing) 198.00 feet from the Northwest corner thereof, thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East on and along said North Line 300.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with the West line of said Northeast Quarter 220.00 feet, thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said North Line 300.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said West line 220.00 feet to the place of beginning.

NOW, THEREFORE, said Defendant is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said Complaint against them and that unless they appear and answer or otherwise defend thereto within thirty (30) days after the last notice of this action is published, judgment by default may be entered against said Defendant for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

ATTEST:Tammy Baitz

Clerk, Hamilton Superior Court #3Leslie A. Wagers (27327-49)Stephanie A. Reinhart (25071-06)Sarah E. Barngrover (28840-64)Chris Wiley (26936-10)Gail C. Hersh, Jr. (26224-15)Amanda L. Krenson (28999-61)J. Dustin Smith (29493-06)Attorneys for PlaintiffMANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLCP.O. Box 441039Indianapolis, IN 46244Telephone: 614-220-5611Facsimile: 614-220-5613Email: lawagers@manleydeas.comMDK # 16-033616RL1316 3/26/2018, 4/2/2018, 4/9/2018 3t

NOTICE OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Sheridan, Indiana,

(the “Council”) will meet at the usual meeting place of the Council in the Sheridan Town Hall, 506 S. Main Street, Sheridan, Indiana 46069, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. (local time) on April 23, 2018, to consider the following additional appropriation of the bonds of the Department of Storm Water Management (the “Department’) which the Town Council has determined to issue for and on behalf of the Department. The Town Council considers it necessary, to meet the extraordinary emergencies existing at the time, to consider an appropriation of the proceeds of the Town of Sheridan, Indiana Storm Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2018, in an amount not to exceed Two Million Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($2,414,000) (the “Bonds”), for the purpose of providing funds to acquire additional storm water capacity pursuant to a Stormwater Capacity Purchase Agreement (the “Stormwater Capacity Agreement”) with the Hamilton County, Indiana Drainage Board (the “Hamilton County Drainage Board”) that will increase the storm water capacity within the Town by permitting and facilitating the Hamilton County Drainage Board’s construction, rebuilding, repair, extension, and improvement of the storm water system and equipment within the Town, and such structures and equipment appurtenant to it (the “Projects”), together with incidental expenses in connection therewith, and the costs of issuance of bonds. The funds to meet such additional appropriation are to be provided by the issuance and sale of the Bonds by the Town.

The foregoing appropriation is in addition to all appropriations provided for in the existing budget and tax levy, and an extraordinary emergency for such appropriation exists by reason of the need to fund the cost of the Projects.

Taxpayers of the Town appearing at said meeting shall have the right to be heard in respect to said additional appropriation for the Projects.

Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Sheridan, IndianaRL1318 3/28/2018 1t

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) Case No. 29C01-1801-MI-000306IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: )Roseanne Puzzello Wishart ) Petitioner )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMERoseanne Puzzello Wishart, whose mailing address is: 1130 Mohawk Hills

Drive #H, Carmel Indiana 46032, Hamilton County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that he/she filed a petition in the Hamilton County Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to Roseanne Maria Puzzello.

Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 18th day of May 2018 , 2018 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

Roseanne Puzzello WishartPetitionerDate: February 27, 2018

Tammy Baitz,Clerk of the Hamilton Circuit Court

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NOTICESTATE OF INDIANA,COUNTY OF HAMILTON: SS

I, Tammy Baitz,, Clerk of the Hamilton County Circuit Court, pursuant to IC 3-11-13-22 and 3-11-14.5-1 do hereby publish notice of a test of the voting systems to be used in the General Election held May 8, 2018 to ascertain that the system will correctly count the votes cast for all selections. The test will be conducted in the Hamilton County Election Office at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center, One Hamilton County Square, Noblesville, Indiana on the 6th day of April, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Witness my hand and seal this 26th day of March, 2018.Tammy BaitzHamilton County Circuit Court Clerk

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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERSOF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Noblesville that the Noblesville Common Council will meet in the Common Council meeting room on the second floor of Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, Indiana, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. (Local Time) on April 10, 2018, to conduct a public hearing and consider an additional appropriation of funds of the City for the hereinafter defined Projects. The Common Council considers necessary an appropriation of segregated funds on hand in the Park District Capital Fund in the amount of $502,088; the PILOS account for the Finch Creek Park in the amount of $134,963; and the Park Impact Fee account of $1,595,506, all to be used to pay part of the costs of the construction of the Projects in a total amount not to exceed $2,232,557 which shall include: Phase I of Finch Creek Park (“the Park”) consisting of improvements on twenty-seven (27) acres of the Park and includes the following: (a) extension of utilities to the site and large amounts of earthwork, including a pond for detention and filtration of storm water; (b) construction of two (2) access points onto Boden Road and the relocation of electrical transmission lines necessary for future expansion of Boden Road to serve both the Park and the future traffic needs of the City; (c) two (2) shelters, one of them including restrooms; (d) playgrounds that are separated by age and will also have several other inclusive activities; (e) four (4) outdoor pickle ball courts, one tennis court and one basketball court; (f) a spray ground; (g) a maintenance building on the north side of the Park ground to serve the entire Park; (h) construction of trails and a bridge rehabilitation to cross Finch Creek; (i) a landscape mound to be constructed between the playground and parking lots; (j) parking for all of the amenities in Phase I, as well as a trail system to navigate the Park from amenities and parking lots, together with necessary appurtenances, related improvements and equipment (collectively, “Projects”). The foregoing appropriation is in addition to all appropriations provided for in the existing budget and tax levy.

Taxpayers of the District appearing at said meeting shall have the right to be heard in respect to said additional appropriation.

Dated: March 29, 2018./ss/ Evelyn L. Lees

Clerk of the City of NoblesvilleRL1320 3/29/2018 1t

Thanks for reading The Reporter

Week of April 2, 2018 Public Notices A7NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA, OF ADOPTION AND CONTENT OF AND PUBLIC HEARING ON

A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS

Taxpayers of the City of Noblesville Park and Recreation District (“District”) and all other persons affected hereby are notified that the Park and Recreation Board (“Board”) of the District, at a meeting held on March 28, 2018, adopted a Declaratory Resolution (“Resolution”) preliminarily finding that it will be of public utility and benefit to the citizens and the taxpayers of the District to complete certain park improvements in the District, described as the: construction of certain park improvements including: Phase I consisting of improvements on twenty-seven (27) acres of Finch Creek Park (“Park”) and includes the following: (a) extension of utilities to the site and large amounts of earthwork, including a pond for detention and filtration of storm water; (b) construction of two (2) access points onto Boden Road and the relocation of electrical transmission lines necessary for future expansion of Boden Road to serve both the Park and the future traffic needs of the City; (c) two (2) shelters, one of them including restrooms; (d) playgrounds that are separated by age and will also have several other inclusive activities; (e) four (4) outdoor pickle ball courts, one tennis court and one basketball court; (f) a spray ground; (g) a maintenance building on the north side of the Park ground to serve the entire Park; (h) construction of trails and a bridge rehabilitation to cross Finch Creek; (i) a landscape mound to be constructed between the playground and parking lots; (j) parking for all of the amenities in Phase I, as well as a trail system to navigate the Park from amenities and parking lots, together with necessary appurtenances, related improvements and equipment (collectively, “Projects”), all in accordance with the preliminary plans placed on file with the Board. The estimated cost of the Projects is in an amount not to exceed $10,300,000.

All of the preliminary plans and specifications and cost estimates have been approved and adopted by the Board; those materials and a copy of the Resolution are on file and may be inspected at the office of the Board.

Notice is further given that commencing at 6:00 p.m. on the 9th day of April, 2018, in the Common Council meeting room on the second floor of Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, Indiana, the Board will receive and hear remonstrances from persons interested in or affected by the proposed Projects and will determine the public utility and benefit thereof. At the time fixed for the hearing, or at any time prior to the hearing, any person owning real or personal property located within the corporate boundaries of the District or any owner of land to be injuriously affected under the Resolution may file a written remonstrance with the Board.

At such hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, the Board will hear all persons interested in said proceedings and all remonstrances as shall have been filed. After considering this evidence, the Board will take final action determining the public utility and benefit of the proposed Projects and either confirm, modify and confirm, or rescind the Resolution.

Further notice is given that the Board will conduct a public hearing on the issuance of the Bonds to disclose the purposes of the Bonds and to consider an additional appropriation of funds of the District in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 to provide funds to be applied on a portion of the cost of the construction of the Projects, and the incidental expenses in connection therewith and on account of the issuance of the Bonds. The funds to meet this appropriation are to be provided by the issuance and sale of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,500,000. The foregoing appropriation is in addition to all appropriations provided for in the existing budgets and levies of the District. Taxpayers of the District appearing at the hearing shall have a right to be heard in respect of this additional appropriation. Notice of the additional appropriation, if finally made, will be certified to the Department of Local Government Finance in accordance with IC 6 1.1 18 5.

Dated: March 29, 2018./s/ NOBLESVILLE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

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AMENDED NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA,

OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION TO ISSUE BONDS

Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-20-3.1, notice is hereby given that the City of Noblesville (“City”) Park and Recreation Board (“Board”) of the Noblesville Park and Recreation District, will meet at 6:00 p.m. on April 9, 2018 in the Common Council meeting room on the second floor of Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, Indiana, to conduct its second of two public hearings. On April 9, 2018, the Board will hold its second public hearing to discuss and hear objections and support regarding the proposed construction of certain park improvements including: Phase I consisting of improvements on twenty-seven (27) acres of Finch Creek Park (“Park”) and includes the following: (a) extension of utilities to the site and large amounts of earthwork, including a pond for detention and filtration of storm water; (b) construction of two (2) access points onto Boden Road and the relocation of electrical transmission lines necessary for future expansion of Boden Road to serve both the Park and the future traffic needs of the City; (c) two (2) shelters, one of them including restrooms; (d) playgrounds that are separated by age and will also have several other inclusive activities; (e) four (4) outdoor pickle ball courts, one tennis court and one basketball court; (f) a spray ground; (g) a maintenance building on the north side of the Park ground to serve the entire Park; (h) construction of trails and a bridge rehabilitation to cross Finch Creek; (i) a landscape mound to be constructed between the playground and parking lots; (j) parking for all of the amenities in Phase I, as well as a trail system to navigate the Park from amenities and parking lots, together with all necessary appurtenances, related improvements and equipment (collectively, “Projects”), and the incidental expenses in connection therewith and the issuance of bonds therefor. Following this second public hearing, the Board will also consider the adoption of a resolution making a preliminary determination to issue bonds to finance the Projects. You are invited to attend and participate in the public hearings.

Dated: March 29, 2018./s/ NOBLESVILLE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

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STATE OF INDIANA ) ) SS BEFORE THE HAMILTON )COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) DRAINAGE BOARDIN THE MATTER OF John Underwood Drain Reconstruction

NOTICENotice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Drainage Board at its regular

meeting March 26, 2018 adopted the reconstruction report of the Surveyor and the Amended Schedule of damages and assessments including annual assessment for periodic maintenance, finding that the costs, damages and expense of the proposed improve¬ment would be less than the benefits which will result to the owner of lands benefited thereby.

The Board issued an order declaring the proposed improvement established. Such findings and order were marked filed and are available for inspection in the Office of the Hamilton County Surveyor.

If judicial review of the findings and order of the Board is not requested pursuant to Article VIII of the 1965 Indiana Drainage Code as amended within twenty (20) days from the date of publication of this notice, the findings and order shall become conclusive.

HAMILTON COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARDBY: Steven C. DillingerPRESIDENTATTEST: Lynette MosbaughSECRETARY

RL1323 4/2/2018

BEFORE THE HAMILTON COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARDIN THE MATTER OF

Sly Run Drain, Pebble Brook Villas ArmNOTICE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 405 of the 1965 Indiana Drainage Code that this Board, prior to final adjournment on March 26, 2018 has issued an order adopting the Schedule of Assessments, filed the same and made public announcement thereof at the hearing and ordered publication. If judicial review of the findings and order of the Board is not requested pursuant to Article Eight of this code within twenty (20) days from the date of this publication, the order shall be conclusive.

Hamilton County Drainage BoardAttest: Lynette Mosbaugh

RL1324 4/2/2018

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL BONDS$11,000,000

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 2018HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN SCHOOLS

Upon not less than twenty four (24) hours’ notice given by the undersigned Secretary prior to the ninetieth day after this notice is first published, Hamilton Southeastern Schools (the “School Corporation”) will receive and consider bids for the purchase of the following described Bonds. Any person interested in submitting a bid for the Bonds must furnish in writing to the School Corporation c/o Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204; (317) 808-7104, (317) 808-7137 (facsimile) or by e mail to mwschumaker@stifel.com and lbruggeman@stifel.com on or before 11:00 a.m. (Indianapolis Time) April 13, 2018, the person’s name, address, and telephone number. Interested persons may also furnish an e mail address. The undersigned Secretary will notify (or cause to be notified) each person so registered of the date and time bids will be received not less than twenty four (24) hours before the date and time of sale. The notification shall be made by telephone at the number furnished by such person and also by e mail, if an e mail address has been received.

Notice is hereby given that electronic proposals will be received via PARITY®, in the manner described below, until the time and date specified in the Notice provided at least 24 hours prior to the sale, which is expected to be 11:00 a.m. (Indianapolis Time), on April 17, 2018. Bids may be submitted electronically via PARITY® pursuant to this Notice until the time specified in this Notice, but no bid will be received after the time for receiving bids specified above. To the extent any instructions or directions set forth in PARITY® conflict with this Notice, the terms of this Notice shall control. For further information about PARITY®, potential bidders may contact the School Corporation’s advisor, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated at (317) 808-7104 or PARITY® at (212) 849 5021.

At the time designated for the sale, the School Corporation will receive at the offices of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana, and consider bids for the purchase of the following described Bonds:

Hamilton Southeastern Schools General Obligation Bonds of 2018 (the “Bonds”), an Indiana political subdivision, in the principal amount of $11,000,000; Fully registered form; Denomination $5,000 and integral multiples thereof (or in such other denomination as requested by the winning bidder); Originally dated the date of delivery of the Bonds; Bearing interest at a rate or rates to be determined by bidding, payable on June 30, 2019, and semiannually thereafter; initially issued in a Book Entry System (as defined in the Bond Resolution (as hereinafter defined)) unless otherwise requested by the winning bidder. Interest payable by check mailed one business day prior to the interest payment date or by wire transfer to depositories on the interest payment date to the person or depository in whose name each Bond is registered with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. on the fifteenth day immediately preceding such interest payment date; Maturing or subject to mandatory redemption on June 30 and December 31 beginning on June 30, 2019 through and including December 31, 2019 on the dates and amounts as provided by the School Corporation prior to the sale.

As an alternative to PARITY®, bidders may submit a sealed bid or e-mail the bid electronically to the School Corporation’s advisor at the address described above until the time and on the date identified in the notice given by, or on behalf of the School Corporation, twenty four hours prior to the sale of the Bonds. Upon completion of the bidding procedures described herein, the results of the sealed, non electronic bids received shall be compared to the electronic bids received by the School Corporation.

The Bonds are not subject to optional redemption prior to maturity.A bid may designate that a given maturity or maturities shall constitute a term bond, and the semi annual amounts set forth in the schedule provided prior to the

sale shall constitute the mandatory sinking fund redemption requirements for such term bond or bonds. For purposes of computing net interest cost, the mandatory redemption amounts shall be treated as maturing on the dates set forth in the schedule provided prior to the sale.

Each bid must be for all of the Bonds and must state the rate of interest which each maturity of the Bonds is to bear, stated in multiples of 1/8th, 1/20th or 1/100th of 1%. The maximum interest rate of the Bonds shall not exceed 5.00% per annum. All Bonds maturing on the same date shall bear the same rate, and the rate of interest bid for each maturity must be equal to or greater than the rate bid on the immediately preceding maturity. Bids shall set out the total amount of interest payable over the term of the Bonds and the net interest cost on the Bonds covered by the bid. No bid for less than 99.50% of the face value of the Bonds will be considered. The Bonds will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder who has submitted a bid in accordance herewith (the “Purchaser”). The Purchaser will be the one who offers the lowest net interest cost to the School Corporation, to be determined by computing the total interest on all of the Bonds to their maturities based upon the schedule provided by the School Corporation prior to the sale and deducting therefrom the premium bid, if any, and adding thereto the discount bid, if any. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. If an acceptable bid is not received for the Bonds on the date of sale hereinbefore fixed, the sale may be continued from day to day thereafter, during which time no bids for less than the highest bid received at the time of the advertised sale will be considered. No conditional bids will be considered.

Each bid not submitted via PARITY® must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the School Corporation and marked on the outside “Hamilton Southeastern Schools Bid for General Obligation Bonds of 2018”. A good faith deposit (“Deposit”) in the form of cash or certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $110,000 payable to the order of the School Corporation is required to be submitted by the Purchaser not later than 3:30 p.m. (EST) on the next business day following the award. If such Deposit is not received by that time, the School Corporation may reject the bid. No interest on the Deposit will accrue to the Purchaser. The Deposit will be applied to the purchase price of the Bonds. In the event the Purchaser fails to honor its accepted bid, the Deposit will be retained by the School Corporation as liquidated damages.

The Purchaser shall make payment for such Bonds and accept delivery thereof within five days after being notified that the Bonds are ready for delivery, at such place in the City of Indianapolis, Indiana, as the Purchaser may designate, or at such other location mutually agreed to by the School Corporation and the Purchaser. The Bonds will be ready for delivery within 45 days after the date of sale. If the School Corporation fails to have the Bonds ready for delivery prior to the close of banking hours on the forty fifth day after the date of sale, the Purchaser may secure the release of the bid upon request in writing, filed with the School Corporation. The Purchaser is expected to apply to a securities depository registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to make such Bonds depository eligible. At the time of delivery of the Bonds to the Purchaser, if the Bonds are reoffered the Purchaser will be required to certify to the School Corporation the initial reoffering price to the public of a substantial amount of each maturity of the Bonds.

All provisions of the bid form and Preliminary Official Statement (as hereinafter defined) are incorporated herein. As set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement, the Purchaser agrees by submission of their bid to assist the School Corporation in establishing the issue price of the Bonds under the terms outlined in the Preliminary Official Statement and shall execute and deliver to the School Corporation at closing an “issue price” certificate, together with the supporting pricing wires or equivalent communications, with such modifications as may be appropriate or necessary, in the reasonable judgment of the Purchaser, the School Corporation and Ice Miller LLP (“Bond Counsel”).

Bidders must comply with the rules of PARITY® (the “Rules”) in addition to requirements of this Notice. To the extent there is a conflict between the Rules and this Notice, this Notice shall control. Bidders may change and submit bids as many times as they wish during the sale, but they may not withdraw a submitted bid. The last bid submitted by a bidder prior to the deadline for the receipt of bids will be compared to all other final bids to determine the winning bid. During the sale, no bidder will see any other bidder’s bid, nor will they see the status of their bid relative to other bids (e.g., whether their bid is a leading bid).

It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither the failure to print such numbers on any Bond nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for failure or refusal by the successful bidder therefor to accept delivery of and pay for the Bonds in accordance with the terms of its proposal. No CUSIP identification number shall be deemed to be a part of any Bond or a part of the contract evidenced thereby and no liability shall hereafter attach to the School Corporation or any of its officers or agents because of or on account of such numbers. All expenses in relation to the printing of CUSIP identification numbers on the Bonds shall be paid for by the School Corporation; provided, however, that the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of said numbers shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid for by the Purchaser. The Purchaser will also be responsible for any other fees or expenses it incurs in connection with the resale of the Bonds.

The approving opinion of Bond Counsel, together with a transcript of the proceedings relating to the issuance of the Bonds and closing papers in the usual form showing no litigation questioning the validity of the Bonds, will be furnished to the successful bidder at the expense of the School Corporation.

The Bonds are being issued for the purpose of the renovation of and improvements to New Britton Elementary School, and renovation and maintenance to facilities throughout the district, including technology improvements, and will be direct obligations of the School Corporation payable out of ad valorem taxes to be collected on the taxable property within the School Corporation; however, the School Corporation’s collection of the levy may be limited by operation of I.C. 6 1.1 20.6, which provides taxpayers with tax credits for property taxes attributable to different classes of property in an amount that exceeds certain percentages of the gross assessed value of that property. The School Corporation is required by law to fully fund the payment of debt service on the Bonds in an amount sufficient to pay the debt service, regardless of any reduction in property tax collections due to the application of such tax credits. The School Corporation may not be able to levy or collect additional property taxes to make up this shortfall. The School Corporation is a school corporation organized pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 20 23; the Bonds will not be “private activity bonds” as defined in Section 141 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

The Bonds constitute an indebtedness only of the School Corporation. In the opinion of Bond Counsel, under the existing federal statutes, decisions, regulations and rulings, the interest on the Bonds is exempt from all income taxation in Indiana. In the opinion of Bond Counsel, under the existing federal statutes, decisions, regulations and rulings, the interest on the Bonds is excludable from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation.

The School Corporation has prepared a Preliminary Official Statement (the “Preliminary Official Statement”) relating to the Bonds which it has deemed nearly final. Within seven (7) business days of the sale, the School Corporation will provide the successful bidder with sufficient copies of the Final Official Statement (the “Final Official Statement”) at the School Corporation’s expense in such quantity as the bidder shall request in order for such bidder to comply with Section (b)(4) of the SEC Rule 15c2-12 and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. Additional copies, at the Purchaser’s expense, must be requested within five (5) business days of the sale. Inquiries concerning matters contained in the Preliminary Official Statement must be made and pricing and other information necessary to complete the Final Official Statement must be submitted by the Purchaser within two (2) business days following the sale to be included in the Final Official Statement.

If the Bonds are reoffered the School Corporation has agreed to enter into a Fifth Supplement to its Master Continuing Disclosure Undertaking (the “Master Agreement”) in order to permit the Purchaser to comply with the SEC Rule 15c2 12, as amended to the date hereof (the “SEC Rule”). A copy of the Master Agreement is available from the School Corporation or advisor at the addresses below.

The School Corporation has further agreed to comply with the Purchaser’s reasonable requests to provide or disclose information and make appropriate filings which may be required in order for such purchaser to comply with the SEC Rule.

Further information relative to said issue and a copy of the Preliminary Official Statement may be obtained upon application to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, advisor to the School Corporation; or Mr. Michael Reuter, Chief Financial Officer of the School Corporation, 13485 Cumberland Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038. If bids are submitted by mail, they should be addressed to Mr. Michael Reuter, Chief Financial Officer of the School Corporation, 13485 Cumberland Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038.

Dated this 2nd day of April, 2018./s/Michelle Fullhart

Secretary, Board of School TrusteesHamilton Southeastern Schools

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NOTICE OF DETERMINATIONPursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-5, notice is hereby given that the Board of

School Trustees of Hamilton Southeastern Schools (the “School Corporation”) has preliminarily determined to issue bonds in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $11,000,000 to fund the proposed the renovation of and improvements to New Britton Elementary School, and renovation and maintenance to facilities throughout the district, including technology improvements.

Dated: April 2, 2018 /s/Michelle Fullhart

Secretary, Board of School TrusteesHamilton Southeastern Schools

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PUBLIC SALE NOTICEHoosier Storage Noblesville, Noblesville, Indiana 46060 will offer for sale by

auction all items stored by the following named individuals/tenants: Michelle York Unit # 0319All items belonging to the above named tenants and stored in the units,

identified above, will be will be sold to the highest bid at Hoosier Storage Noblesville locate at 1401 Pleasant Street in Noblesville, Indiana 46060 on April 19, 2018 at about 11:00 a.m.

For any additional information, contact the Hoosier Storage Noblesville manager at (317) 770-9000. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.RL1327 4/2/2018

MEETING NOTICEPursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-5 (a) The Hamilton County Board of

Commissioners and Hamilton County Council will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in the large conference room at the Hamilton County Highway Department 1700 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, Indiana. The meeting purpose is for review and discussion of county projects.

/s/ Robin M. MillsHamilton County Auditor

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) Case No. 29C01-1712-MI-11312IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: )Michele Lynn Mueller ) Petitioner )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMENotice is hereby given that Petitioner, Michele Lynn Mueller, pro se, filed a

Verified Petition for Change of Name to change her name from Michele Lynn Mueller to Michele Lynn Lasley.

The petition is rescheduled for hearing in the Hamilton Circuit Court on June 15, 2018 at 10:00 am, which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to One Hamilton County Square, Suite 337, Noblesville, IN 46060.

Date: March 15, 2018Paul Felix,

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON )SS: CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) Case No. 29C01-1803-MI-002269IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: )Elaina Marie Roach ) Petitioner )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEElaina Marie Roach, whose mailing address is: 684 Willow Ridge, Fishers.

IN. 46038, Hamilton County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that he/she filed a petition in the Hamilton County Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to Elaina Marie Sinclair.

Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 13th day of July 2018 , 2018 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

Elaina Marie RoachPetitionerDate: March 15, 2018

Tammy Baitz,Clerk of the Hamilton Circuit Court

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29D01-1803-EU-000130Sarah J. Randall, #26898-29Church Church Hittle + AntrimTwo North Ninth StreetNoblesville, IN 46060(317)773-2190; FAX (317) 773-5320

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONIn the Hamilton Superior Court No. 1.Notice is hereby given that Linda Dayberry was, on March 26, 2018,

appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of JUNE E. ECKLES, deceased, who died August 27, 2013.

All persons who have claims against this Estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Noblesville, Indiana on March 26, 2018Tammy Baitz

Clerk of the Superior Court of Hamilton County, IndianaRL1331 4/2/2018, 4/9/2018

MDK # 18-000687STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON COUNTYCOUNTY OF HAMILTON ) SS: SUPERIOR COURT #3 ) CAUSE NO. 29D03-1802-MF-001031New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing ) Plaintiff, ) vs. )Brian A. Jones, et al. ) Defendants. )

NOTICE OF SUIT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATIONTO: Kimberly R. JonesRandi Jay Robbins:BE IT KNOWN, that New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage

Servicing, the above-named Plaintiff, by its attorney, Amanda L. Krenson, has filed in the office of the Clerk of the Hamilton Superior Court #3 its Complaint against Defendants Kimberly R. Jones and Randi Jay Robbins, and the said Plaintiff having also filed in said Clerk’s office the affidavit of a competent person showing that the residence and whereabouts of the Defendants, Kimberly R. Jones and Randi Jay Robbins, upon diligent inquiry are unknown, and that said cause of action is for default on the promissory note and to foreclose a mortgage on the following described real estate in Hamilton County, State of Indiana, to wit:

The East Half of the West Half of Out Lot One in Egbert Higbee’s Second Addition to the Town of Millwood, now Sheridan, an addition in Hamilton County, Indiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Deed Record 8, Page 233 in the Office of the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana.

commonly known as 202 East 4th Street, Sheridan, IN 46069.NOW, THEREFORE, said Defendants are hereby notified of the filing and

pendency of said Complaint against them and that unless they appear and answer or otherwise defend thereto within thirty (30) days after the last notice of this action is published, judgment by default may be entered against said Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated 3/6/2018ATTEST:

Tammy BaitzClerk, Hamilton Superior Court #3

Amanda L. Krenson (28999-61)Stephanie A. Reinhart (25071-06)Sarah E. Barngrover (28840-64)Chris Wiley (26936-10)Gail C. Hersh, Jr. (26224-15)Leslie A. Wagers (27327-49)J. Dustin Smith (29493-06)Elyssa M. Meade (25352-64)Attorneys for PlaintiffMANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLCP.O. Box 441039Indianapolis, IN 46244Telephone: 614-220-5611Facsimile: 614-220-5613Email: alkrenson@manleydeas.comRL1332 4/2/2018, 4/9/2018, 4/16/2018

29D01-1803-EU-000134Raymond M. Adler, P.C., #2336-29Shana D. Tesnar, #26925-29136 South 9th StreetNoblesville, IN 46060-2614(317) 773-1974; FAX: (317) 773-0943ray@noblesvilleattornev.comshana@noblesvilleattornev.comSTATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON COUNTY SUPERIOR ) SS: COURT ROOM NO. 1COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CAUSE NO. 29D01-1803-EU-000134IN RE THE UNSUPERVISED )ESTATE OF DIANA L. BROWN )DECEASED )

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONIn re the Estate of Diana L. BrownCause No. 29D01-1803-EU-000134In the Superior Court of Hamilton CountyNotice is hereby given that Bonnie Barrett, on03-28-18was appointed

Personal Representative of the Estate of the above-named Decedent, who died on January 10, 2018.

All persons who have claims against this Estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or within nine (9) months of Decedent’s death whichever is earlier or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Noblesville, Indiana,Tammy Baitz

Clerk of the Hamilton Superior Court #1 for Hamilton County, IndianaRL1334 4/2/2018, 4/9/2018

PUBLIC NOTICEPlease be advised that the Westfield-Washington Township Advisory Plan

Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 16, 2018, at Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn Street, Westfield, Indiana, for the purposes of holding a public hearing and reviewing and acting on the following petitions:

• 1706-ODP-05 & 1706-SPP-05; Birdies; 632 East State Road 32; Ted Gelov by Fritz Engineering Services, LLC requests Overall Development Plan and Primary Plat review for a miniature golf course and 7,330 square-foot restaurant on 3.429 acres +/- in the Oak Ridge Pointe PUD District.

• 1804-ZOA-01; Unified Development Ordinance Amendment; The City of Westfield requests approval of an ordinance to amend various standards within Article 6.17 (Sign Standards) of the Westfield-Washington Township Unified Development Ordinance.

• 1805-PUD-10; Junction PUD Amendment; 17600 Shamrock Boulevard; Riverview Health requests an amendment to the Junction PUD District to modify the sign standards.

Specific details regarding the requests may be obtained from the Westfield Economic and Community Development Department, 2728 East 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana 46074 or by calling (317) 804-3170.

Written suggestions or objections relative to the requests may be filed with the Secretary of the Commission at the Westfield Economic and Community Development Department, 2728 East 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana 46074 at or before the hearing will be considered. Oral comments concerning the proposals will be heard at the aforementioned public hearing. Such hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

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A8 Obituaries Week of April 2, 2018

John W. GrahamFebruary 25, 1945 – March 24, 2018

John W. Graham, 73, Noblesville, passed away Sat-urday, March 24, 2018 at Carmel Health and Living Community. John was born February 25, 1945 to Stan-ley and Juanita (Clark) Graham in Noblesville. John is preceded in death by his parents.

His childhood years were filled with many family road-trip ad-ventures. He and his siblings saw the country from the back seat of

their parents’ car. They loved going camping at Dietz Lake, Myrtle Beach, Daytona Beach, the Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, California and everywhere in between.

As a teen, John bagged groceries at Standard Super-market and was a pin setter at the local bowling alley. He bought himself the first of many Corvettes while finishing high school. He then went on to study as a journeyman model maker under his older brother Neal. He was regard-ed as one of the best in the business. In 1989, he founded Feeding Concepts, Inc. which is currently owned by his son, John Graham II.

He continued his love of travel by taking his own family camping in their motor home all over Indiana. His greatest passion was his many Corvettes. He collect-ed and showed classic Corvettes and Camaros at many of the local car shows in town, alongside his best friend, Jim ‘Brownie’ Brown. He was a member of the Nobles-ville Elks Club. John was an avid and skillful golfer and enjoyed playing at Fox Prairie Golf Course. His favorite hobby was being an amateur ham radio operator and had a full command center in his home.

He is survived by his son, John W. (Sharon) Graham II; four grandchildren, Candice, Kevin, James and Claire; his sister, Dianne (Don) Holbrook; two brothers Mike and Neal (Phyllis) Graham; and nephews, cousins and several special long-time friends.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville with visitation beginning at 5 p.m. prior to the service. Pastor Ray Hilbert will be giving a message. A private burial at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Indiana Office, 8604 Allisonville Road, Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN 46250.

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Donald L. Ginder August 26, 1934 – March 26, 2018

Donald L. Ginder, 83, Westfield, passed away on Mon-day, March 26, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on August 26, 1934, to the late Alphon and Emma Ginder, in German Town-ship, Richland County, Ill.

Donald was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Throughout his life he participated in daily mass, men’s club, bible study and various youth programs. He was a member of

the Knights of Columbus (4th degree), Jaycees and multiple chambers of commerce.

Donald’s hobbies included raising beagles and ponies, gardening, hunting, camping, tennis, cooking, biking and all outdoor and family activities.

Donald had a long rewarding career including leader-ship roles in city government, Runyon Oil, AMF sporting goods and Delta Faucet Company. The highlight of his ca-reer was coaching and mentoring business leaders in posi-tive reinforcement.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Joann C. Ginder. He is survived by daughter, Trudy Ginder; sons, Greg (Kathy) Ginder, Galen (Terri) Ginder and Barry (Kelly) Ginder; grandsons, Daniel Rogers, Michael Barton, Curt Ginder, Mitch Ginder and Brock Ginder; granddaugh-ters, Kaitlin Ginder, Kelly Barton, Amy Price, Erica Price, Whitney Ginder and Dani Ginder; and three great-grand-children.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Fri-day, April 6, 2018 at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 17102 Springmill Road, Westfield, with visitation at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Kevin Haines and Rev. Clayton Thompson will officiate. Burial will be at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church Seminary Fund, 17102 Springmill Road, Westfield, IN 46074.

Randall & Roberts Funeral Homes in Noblesville has been entrusted with Donald’s care.

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Francis Eugene “Gene” Stuckey August 30, 1937 – March 27, 2018

Francis Eugene “Gene” Stuckey, 80, passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Bu-cyrus, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018.

Born August 30, 1937 in Muncie he was the son of the late Dan and Martha (Heather) Stuckey. He was a graduate of Carmel High School. Gene was a lifelong farmer. For over 40 years, he was the owner and op-erator of Stuckey Farms located near

Sheridan on the Boone / Hamilton County line. Between his vegetable plots, the wonderfully kept orchard and the farm market, he provided a much needed and appreciated service to the residents of Sheridan and the surrounding communities by providing them with farm fresh produce, year after year, without fail. Helping and caring for others was a guiding principle throughout his life.

During the 80s and 90s, Gene worked on multiple short term mission trips with CSI, building homes and schools. He attended Heartland Church. Gene is survived by the love of his life, Rosalyn Ann (Shoemaker) Stuck-ey. She and Gene were married on January 8, 1961. He is also survived by his two sons, Steven E. Stuckey (Diana), Sheridan; and Kent A. Stuckey (Laura), Bucyrus, Ohio; six grandchildren, Ben Stuckey, Zach Stuckey (Kelsey) and Ethan Stuckey (Hanna), all of Bucyrus, Ohio; Ali-cia Stuckey, Noblesville; Kristie Stuckey, Fairfax, Iowa; and Heather Correll (Travis), Sheridan; two great grand-daughters, Waylynn Stuckey and Mayla Stuckey; one great-grandson, Haydin Correll; one great-grandchild on the way; and by his sister, Elanor Moffitt, Carmel.

Services were held on Friday, March 30, 3018 at Ker-cheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with vis-itation prior to the time of service. Burial followed at Mts. Runn Cemetery in rural Boone County. Pastor Bill Sals-bery and Bill Ashpaugh, Gene’s good friend in Christ, of-ficiated. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please contribute to Heartland Ministries Church, 3611 State Road 19, Sharpsville, IN 46068.

Donnie Ray Yeary December 1, 1954 – March 24, 2018

Donnie Ray Yeary, 63, Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his home in Noblesville. He was born on December 1, 1954 to Carl and Paula (McConnell) Yeary in No-blesville.

Donnie enjoyed plumbing, thoroughly enjoyed NASCAR, and was a die-hard Colts fan. He was an avid motorcyclist and

loved helping people. Donnie did many pro-bono plumbing jobs over the years to help people in need.

He is survived by his children, Nikki, Raymond and Matthew; step-sons, Brian Dean, Robert Dean, Trevor Miller and Chris and Joey Hardebeck; several grandchil-dren; three brothers, Ron, Ed and Jeff; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by his companion, Doris Gaw; and step-son, Scott Turner.

Services were held on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Ran-dall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville. Visitation was held prior to the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Am Vets at am-vets.org or to Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

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Lorraine Adams February 17, 1934 – March 29, 2018

Lorraine Adams, 84, Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on February 17, 1934 to Boyd Pennington and Alma (Baker) Pennington Eldridge in Frew, Ky.

Lorraine was a member of West-field Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting. Lorraine was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and mamaw.

She is survived by her sons, Paul Adams and Peter Adams, Jr.; daughters, Patricia (Den-nis) Griffin, Delphia (Mark) Burchett and Judy (Rob) Le-Masters; sisters, Delphia Adams, Polly Harshaw and Rita Winters; brothers, Paul (Kay) Eldridge, Henry (Dixie) El-dridge and Bob (Jean) Eldridge; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Adams, Sr.; brother, Willie Pennington; and father, Henry Eldridge.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville, with Jody Brown officiating. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Noblesville.

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John Addison Boone March 20, 1995 – March 22, 2018

John Addison Boone, 23, Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was born on March 20, 1995 to Frank Boone and Donna (Williams) Dock-ins in Indianapolis.

John was a member of the Latin Club in high school. He loved any-thing related to gaming and was a collector of gaming memorabilia. He was kind hearted and known by his family and friends as a gentle soul.

He is survived by his mother, Donna Dockins; father, Frank Boone; sister, Carmen Boone; brothers, David Boone and Darrell (Jeana) Boone; uncles, Allen (Jennifer) Williams, Patrick (Theresa) Williams, Robert W. Boone and Kenneth L. Boone; and his maternal grandparents, Addison and Carmen Williams.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandpar-ents, John R. Boone and Clara Mae Boone.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane So-ciety for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant St., Suite B No-blesville, IN 46060, or Riley Children’s Foundation 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46204.

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Nyla Kay (Renner) Roush September 11, 1939 – March 25, 2018

Nyla Kay (Renner) Roush, 78, Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was born on September 11, 1939 to the late Darrell and Ethyl (Kleyla) Renner in Noblesville. She was a 1957 gradu-ate of Noblesville High School.

Mrs. Roush and her husband founded Roush Insurance Services, Inc. in 1989. Her previous work expe-rience included eight years as a tech-nical secretary at Firestone Industrial

Products and employment at the Hamilton County Trea-surer’s Office, Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, No-blesville Elks Lodge and Chas. L. Howard Insurance. She was office manager and accountant for Eunice M. Carter, M.D. and performed legal secretarial work for Herald A. Setters during the twelve years he was Attorney at Law for Hamilton County. Mrs. Roush was also co-owner of a dance school in Noblesville, achieved numerous Avon sales awards and was selected for management with Avon Products. As a lifelong member of First Christian Church of Noblesville, Mrs. Roush enjoyed singing in the choir and served on several committees, most recently finance. She had many talents and interests and especially enjoyed gardening, genealogy, music, nature and her beloved cats.

On June 22, 1958, she married Jerry Roush, who survives. Mrs. Roush is also survived by her daughter, Melanie A. (Roush) Derzhavets and son-in-law, Gabriel Derzhavets, Noblesville. Other relatives include a cousin, Barbara (Setters) DeNoon, Vevay, Ind., her husband’s five siblings, and several other cousins.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Ran-dall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, No-blesville. Services were held on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the funeral home, with Pastor Greg Eberhard and Pas-tor John Davis officiating. Burial followed at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane So-ciety for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant St., Suite B, No-blesville, IN 46060.

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Norma J. Joseph July 29, 1921 – March 26, 2018

Norma J. Joseph, 96, Noblesville, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on July 29, 1921 to An-drew and Katherine (Byrer) Swanson in Detroit, Mich.

Norma was a very caring woman of grace, and a member of Meadow-brook Congregational Church. She was an avid reader who loved to exercise. Most of all, Norma loved

her family.She is survived by her son, Robert Joseph; daughter,

Linda Schoenle; five grandchildren, Jennifer Caballero, Lisa Joseph, Joseph Schoenle, John Mitchell Schoenle and Emily Schoenle; and three great-grandchildren, Bella Brazeau, Lila Brazeau and Rodrigo Caballero.

In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Frank “Bud” Joseph; and her broth-er, Andrew “Andy” Swanson.

Private family services will be held. Norma’s family has entrusted Randall & Roberts Funeral Homes of No-blesville with her care.

Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Ministry, c/o Meadowbrook Congregational Church, 21355 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48375.

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Dwight Samuel “Sam” Hensley, Jr. September 21, 1950 – March 23, 2018

Dwight Samuel “Sam” Hensley, Jr., 67, Indianapolis, passed away Friday morning, March 23, 2018 at Harcourt Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Indianapolis.

Born September 21, 1950 in Linz, Austria, he was the son of the late Dwight Samuel, Sr. and Elsie (Jones) Hensley. Sam’s father was a career military man, which gave him the unique opportunity to get to travel and see the world during his childhood years. He graduated from Lathrop High School in Fairbanks, Alaska, and entered the workforce shortly thereafter. Sam started his career work-ing in various fields including sales, trading commodities for a short time, and hiring on as a mechanic with War-ner Spring before landing in the Information Technology field. He worked as an IT specialist for many years with Navel Avionics and Ft. Benjamin Harrison before going to work with Conseco. Sam retired from Conseco where he had been an IT manager for many years. Retirement afforded him the time to do more reading and get in some more target shooting. It also gave him more time to putter around the garage and tinker with small motors. Sam still loved traveling, even as an adult, however the destinations became shorter and shorter in distance. He really came to appreciate just staying close to home.

Sam is survived by the love of his life, Bronda (Chil-dress) Hensley. She and Sam were married on January 12, 1989. He is also survived by his son, Dale Ferebee, In-dianapolis; his daughter, Patty Jo Hensley, Texas; several grandchildren; five brothers, Larry Hensley, Indianapolis; Mike Hensley, Greenfield; David Hensley, Daphane, Ala.; Jason Hensley (Jessica), Oklahoma; and Johnny Hensley (Aimee), Sheridan; three sisters, Earlene Steward (Lee), Indianapolis; Patty Thompson, Louisiana; and Diane Low-rey (Buz), Fairhope, Ala.; and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Sam’s Life is being planned for a later date.

Services have been entrusted to Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.

Gary Lee Melahn August 7, 1951 – March 26, 2018

Gary Lee Melahn, 66, Sheridan, passed away peace-fully at his home on Monday morn-ing, March 26, 2018.

Born August 7, 1951 in South Bend, he was the son of the late Rich-ard “Slim” and Lois (Gilbert) Melahn. After attending high school in South Bend, he enrolled at Indiana Barber College, graduating in 1971. In 2010 he retired from Indiana Bell / AT&T after 37 years of dedicated service.

Gary loved nature and enjoyed being outdoors. He also tried to stay as active as possible. He went bowling as often as he could and loved playing with his Bocci Ball team. He also tried to never miss a meeting of his local Florida Chapter of the R.O.M.E.O.’s (Retired Old Men Eating Out). Gary’s family was his world. He had a deep devotion for his grandchildren, and he absolutely adored his mother in law, Anne Compton, who he affectionately called his outlaw. Gary also has a deep seeded passion for Notre Dame Athletics.

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Cheree (Louks) Melahn. She and Gary were married on August 1, 2014. He is also survived by his son Todd D. Melahn, Westfield; step son, Doug Hampton (Crystal), Murrieta, Calif.; his two daughters, Cary Marlow (Brandon), Sheridan; and Jessica Huff (Dustin), Martinsville; grandchildren, Jordan, Peyton, Austin, Jayden, Katie, Shawn, Shane, Savannah, Jeremiah, Abby, Addy, Belle and Landon; one brother, Rick Melahn; and his former wives, Pam Kellam and Kar-en Melahn. Gary is also survived by his canine BFF, Ted-dy, who misses him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Pam Michalski; step mother Mary Melahn, and his step brother Mike Stern.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date.Memorial contributions may be presented to the Amer-

ican Cancer Society.Arrangements have been entrusted to Kercheval Fu-

neral Home in Sheridan.

Andrew ‘Drew’ Michael Ahlbrand July 14, 1999 – March 25, 2018

Andrew ‘Drew’ Michael Ahlbrand, 18, Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at home. He was born on July 14, 1999 to Alan J. and Bethany L. (Gavitt) Ahlbrand in Indianapolis.

Drew was employed with You Move Me Indianapolis and was a very bright and talented musician. He was very particular about his mu-sic and embraced a ‘louder is always better’ viewpoint. He was a member

of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Westfield where he shared his talent and love for music as the drummer with the Praise Team. His funny, quick-witted personality and his big heart will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two broth-ers, Alexander and Dalton Ahlbrand; his grandmothers, Paula Shaw and Shirley Ahlbrand; and several aunts, un-cles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Michael Shaw and Philip Ahlbrand.

Services were held on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 4283 E. 191st St., Westfield, with Rev. Timothy Krupski officiating.

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The Fishers Police Department has received six to eight reports of vehicle break-ins in re-cent days where thieves have stolen garage door openers and entered residents’ garages.

Fishers Police Sgt. Tom Weger said the in-cidents occurred in the Masthead neighbor-hood near 106th Street and Geist Road. He said criminals have opened the doors of unlocked cars sitting in driveways, used the remote garage door opener to gain ac-cess to the garage, and stolen items from other cars inside the garage. Weger said the criminals have not gotten access to homes.

“Just by simply lock-ing your doors, you can prevent becoming a vic-tim of a crime,” said We-ger, noting that residents who follow the so-called 9 p.m. routine have made it a daily habit to make sure their homes and ve-hicles are locked before turning in for the night.

Weger also recom-mended residents turn on exterior home lights and take valuables out of their cars, including the garage door opener.

“What we’re asking people to do is help re-duce the theft from vehi-cles that happen in Fish-ers from time to time,” he said. “Along with the valuables we want you take out of the car, we want you to include the garage door opener.”

In one theft instance this week, Fishers police said the suspect escaped the crime scene by rely-ing on the kindness of Fishers neighbors.

“In this particular sit-

uation the resident un-knowingly gave a ride to one of the suspects and transported him out of the area as we were in route to the area to try to locate the suspects,” Weger said.

As for how to pre-vent that, he urged common sense.

“We narrowly avoid-ed a tragedy,” Weger said. “Good people have a natural tendency to help other people, but we can’t let our natural tendencies cloud our good judgment. And, so, we need com-mon sense to prevail in these types of situations.”

Susan Lew, home-owners association pres-ident in the Geist Har-bor area, said she was shocked and saddened to hear of the vehicle break-ins.

“Locking the car doors is a huge deterrent to criminal activity and one that we can’t stress enough,” Lew said.

She noted the neigh-borhoods in the area have the added protec-tion of a private security company, Geist Patrol, to keep homes safe, but said safety begins with homeowners.

“That’s all of our re-sponsibility to be vigi-lant,” she said. “We don’t want our residents to feel alarmed. We just want them to take good pre-cautionary measures to prevent any crime from happening.”

If you have a built-in garage door opener in your vehicle and it works even when the car is off, Weger recommended you disengage the garage door opener inside the garage.

Fishers Police can answer safety questions or take any informa-tion about the recent vehicle break-ins at 317-595-3300.

By RICH TORRESNOBLESVILLE – The Noblesville

Millers forced defending state championCathedral to respond, and the Fighting Irishdid – twice. But it was the Millers who hadthe final say.

Losing hold of two one-run leads lastMonday night, Noblesville’s Zac Tuineicame through in the clutch for the Millers,lofting a walk-off two-out single in thebottom of the ninth to hand the Irish theirfirst loss in nearly two years.

Top-ranked Cathedral (0-1) won theClass 4A state title last year with a perfect29-0 record, but the ninth-ranked Millers(1-0) ended the streak with a 3-2 victory onopening night at The Dunk.

“This one is huge. This is one we hadcircled on the calendar, especially for ourhome opener,” Tuinei said. “It’s a big win.”

The moment was magnified with tworunners in scoring position and Tuinei atthe plate facing Cathedral right-hander Jar-ed Poland, a Louisville commit.

Down in the count against Poland, Tui-nei connected for an opposite-field fly ballinto shallow right field, but with a steadyrain falling from overhead the fielders lostsight of ball as it dropped untouched, scor-ing the decisive run.

“Usually that’s a fly ball and that’s anout, but on a night like this; you got raincoming down on your face and all thatstuff. It makes it tough,” Noblesville headcoach Justin Keever said. “But it’s a goodfirst night. Our guys found a way to get itdone.”

Noblesville led 1-0 after the first inningbehind an RBI-single by DJ Owens to scoreIU-Kokomo recruit Mark Goudy from sec-ond base.

Goudy, who went 1-for-3, put the Mill-ers up 2-1 in the bottom of the fifth with atwo-out single through the gap in left field.

Opening night starter Tyler Owens, aNorthwood University commit, minimizedthe damage by limiting the Irish to four hitsover 5 1/3 innings pitched with three strike-outs. He was charged with an unearned runin the third inning as the Irish tied the game1-1 on a throwing error.

“I congratulated them on the win, butwe weren’t very good tonight,” Keeverremarked. “It’s the first game, but we gavethem a lot of freebies. We got killed in thefreebie war tonight.”

The Millers had three fielding errors,but the players’ confidence in each othernever wavered.

“We like to fight, and we work hard inthe weight room. We have these thingscalled finishers. They teach us to stay men-tally tough,” Noblesville junior ReeseSharp said. “They make you want to bailout, but your teammates are always behindyou and have your back. They don’t let yougive up.”

Sharp, an Indiana University recruit,relieved Owens in the bottom of the sixth,striking out three in 2 2/3 innings of workwith two hits surrendered.

The right-hander ran into some troublein the top of the seventh after Cathedral’sMack Murphy battled Sharp with a 10-pitch at-bat before he laced a double intoright-center field. Seth Link followed witha one-out walk before Poland, who hit .438last year, tied the game 2-2 with an RBI-single. Poland finished 2-for-5.

“I made a good pitch, but he put a swingon it and found a hole. Hats off to him, he’sa great player,” Sharp said. “The last few

innings, my arm was getting tired, but Clay(Holzworth) came in and got the job done.It’s trust in our guys. We found a way.”

Poland threw the final 3 2/3 innings forthe Irish, striking out seven batters andwalking three. After he gave up Goudy’sRBI single in the bottom of the fifth, hesettled down to retire nine straight, includ-ing six consecutive by strikeout.

Holzworth earned the win for the Mill-ers in 1 inning of relief, quieting a potentialthreat in the top of the ninth with back-to-back strikeouts against Poland and EvanUhland with two runners in scoring posi-tion.

“Our pitchers came in and did a reallynice job in some tough spots,” Keever said.“Hats off to Holtzworth, coming in andgetting the big guy out, Poland, with astrikeout and guys on second and third.Those are big outs there.”

The Millers were a tough out in thebottom of the ninth as Cooper Miles, an

Indiana University recruit, and DJ Owens,who went 1-for-3, walked to open theframe.

A one-out grounder by Jacob Thiemanmoved both runners to third and second,setting up Tuinei’s heroics.

“We’re going to come out and keepputting on the pressure,” Tuinei said.“That’s something we always try to do.Obviously, it was a really close game andwe had Reese’s back. That’s what we al-ways try to do.”

The Millers now head south to Tennes-see for three-day, four-game trip againstChristian Academy, Bearden, Farragut andMaryville before returning home on April3. They open the Hoosier Crossroads Con-ference against defending champion Fish-ers at home on April 5.

“The slates not going to get any easier,which is good because it prepares us for ourconference series that we see every night,”Keever said. “Those 18 games are tough.”

Millers stun Irish on Tuinei’s single

Reporter photo by Kent Graham

The Noblesville baseball team was in celebration mode after it beat No. 1-ranked Cathedral 3-2 in nine innings Monday atDon Dunker Field. Zac Tuinei’s walk-off single with two outs to clinch the victory for the No. 9-ranked Millers.

Noblesville took its annual trip to Tennessee, and cameaway with a 2-2 record.

FRIDAY GAMESThe Millers lost to Tennessee powerhouse Farragut 5-3

in their first game. Noblesville scored all of its runs in thetop of the fifth inning. Mark Goudy scored first, after ReeseSharp drew a bases-loaded walk. Cooper Miles got homenext, on a wild pitch. Jacob Thieman batted in Noblesville'sthird run seconds later, sending DJ Owens home.

Thieman finished the day 2-for-3. Clay Holzworthtossed six strikeouts in five and two thirds innings on themound, with Zach Gruver getting the final out.

In their second game, the Millers overwhelmed Bearden16-1 in five innings. Noblesville scored in each inning,including six in the top of the second.

But first things first: The Millers got on the board in the

first inning with a three-run home run by Thieman. Now tothe second: Miles singled home Bryce Randolph, then Sharpsmacked a three-run homer to center field. Zac Tuinei thenwent left field on a two-run homer to make the score 9-0.

Sharp wasn't done yet: He hit a three-run home in thethird inning, making the score 13-1. That made Sharp2-for-2 for the game, with six RBIs. Tyler Owens scoredearlier in the inning, after Miles was hit by a pitch.

Randolph and Camden Nagel both singled home runsfor Noblesville in the fourth inning. Goudy hit a sacrificefly to score Cade Nelis in the fifth.

Thieman totaled three RBIs in the game, while Milesand Tuinei both had two.

Kade Gorman pitched four innings for the win, with fourstrikeouts. Ryan Plummer closed the game with a perfectfifth inning.

SATURDAY GAMESThe Millers lost their first game of the day to Maryville

5-2. Maryville scored three runs in the bottom of the secondinning and held on to the lead from there. Noblesville gotone run each in the third and fourth innings: In the third,Goudy scored after Tuinei reached on error, then TylerOwens singled in Jackson Ramey in the fourth.

Owens finished the game 2-for-3, while Goudy hit adouble. The Millers had three pitchers in the game, withGruver tossing five strikeouts in three and a third innings.

Noblesville regrouped in the second game and beatChristian Academy of Knoxville 11-1 in six innings. TheMillers scored six runs in the top of the first inning andnever looked back.

Cooper Miles singled in Goudy for Noblesville's firstrun, followed by an RBI double for Jacob Thieman that sentMiles home. Tuinei's single scored Thieman, with Ramey'sdouble scoring Tuinei. Goudy finished up the inning witha two-RBI single, which got Ramey and Bryce Randolphhome.

Noblesville added two more runs in the third inning.Bryce Randolph scored on a fielder's choice by Goudy, andCamden Nagel was sent home when DJ Owens hit asacrifice fly.

Millers go 2-for-2 in Tennessee trip

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Hamilton Southeasternopened its season with aHoosier Crossroads Confer-ence series against Avon.

The Royals dropped thefirst game 5-3 on Friday,then split a doubleheader onSaturday.

The Royals sailed pastthe Orioles 16-1 in a five-inning first game. Thesecond game turned out tobe high-scoring for bothteams, with Southeasternscoring five runs in thebottom of the seventh to tiethe game and send it to extrainnings. Avon only neededone extra inning, scoringthree in the top of the eighth,and that carried it to a 13-10win.

Despite being disap-pointed about dropping theseries (Avon won the firstgame on Friday), HSE coachScott Henson kept things inperspective. His philosophyis that the early seasongames are about doingeverything the Royals can toprepare for the end of theseason.

"Am I upset that we losttwo out of three? Absolute-ly," said Henson. "But, we'retrying to figure out whatwe've got. We've got sixguys starting in the field thathave never started before."

That young Southeasternteam lit up the scoreboardfor 13 runs in the first inningof the first game. A 2-0Royals lead became 6-0 afterJake Stout hit a grand slam.Earlier, Greyson Drostesingled home a run, thenCole DeWael scored whenJacob Daftari was hit by apitch with the bases loaded.

Anthony Eggers singledhome two runs to make thescore 8-0. A walk loaded thebases again, and then itbecame a Royal merry-go-round: Southeastern walkedin two runs, then Daftari and

Stout both hit singles toscore two more runs. JacobDewolf was hit by a pitch toscore Droste (again), andthat was run No. 13.

Stout's slam was a bigpart of his five RBIs for thegame, which he achieved on2-for-2 hitting. Eggers andDaftari both batted in threeruns. DeWael hit a triple,while Daftari, Droste andZach Boyle each hit a double.

Carter Lohman got thewin, pitching three inningsand striking out seven.

Avon was dangerouslyclose to turning the run-ruletables on HSE in the secondgame, leading 9-0 midwaythrough the fourth. But theRoyals got on the board witha Droste three-run homer inthe fourth, then were within9-5 after the sixth, afterDroste hit a two-run homer.

The Orioles added a runin the top of the seventh.Now down 10-5, the Royalsstarted chipping away at thelead when Drew Switzer hitan RBI double.

DeWael singled inMichael Dillon to cut thelead to 10-7. Next up wasMatt Buckingham, who senta single into center field toscore Switzer and Eggers.Droster was up next, and hisfielder's choice sent DeWaelhome and tied the game at10-10.

"That's a double-edgedsword, because you like thefight you see, but you don'tlike what got us in that situ-

ation," said Henson.But Avon wrapped the

game up quickly, as a three-run double put them ahead13-10, and the Orioles wereable to hold off HSE in thebottom of the eighth.

Droste's two home runsaccounted for five of his sixRBIs. Buckingham was 2-for-4 with two RBIs.

Next up for the Royals isa trip to the Super Preps inLouisville, which takes placeApril 4-7. Southeastern'sfirst game is Wednesdayagainst Louisville Ballard,followed by a Thursdaycontest with Louisville Trin-ity, which is ranked in thetop two in Kentucky. Also,the Royals will take on twotop Chicagoland teams:Morgan Park on Friday andGlenbrook South on Satur-day.

In the Friday game, theOrioles scored twice in thebottom of the first inning,but the Royals scored threeruns in the top of the third totake the lead. Buckinghamsingled in HSE's first run toget Brayton Harrison home.

Eggers tied the game byscoring on an Avon error,then Droste hit a left fieldsingle to send Buckinghamhome. The Orioles took thelead back with two runs inthe bottom of the fourth.

Michael Dillon and TylerSchweitzer both pitchedthree innings for Southeast-ern, and each tossed sixstrikeouts.

The Westfield baseball team opened itsseason by winning a Hoosier CrossroadsConference series with Zionsville.

The Shamrocks dropped the first game7-5 last Wednesday, but then swept adoubleheader with the Eagles on Friday.Both games went back and forth, withWestfield winning the first one 9-5 and thesecond 10-9.

In the first game, Westfield poured infour runs in the bottom of the third and thefourth innings. Zionsville led 3-0 going intothe bottom of the third before the Sham-rocks' Matthew Meyer hit a sacrifice fly toscore Tyler Anderson.

Payton Tamm came up to bat next, andhis single sent Andrew Wessell home. SamEaton then reached base on an error, andZach Collins batted both his teammates inwith a line drive single.

Westfield led 4-3, but Zionsville scoredtwice in the top of the fourth to yank thelead back, 5-4. What now, Shamrocks?

How about four more runs. BryceDorton got the first RBI, singling in KylePepiot, who led off the bottom of the fourthwith a triple. Meyer came up late in theinning to hit his own triple, which sentDorton and Anderson (who drew a walk)

in to score.Meyer then reached home on an error

to make the score 8-5. Westfield added onemore run in the sixth; Anderson knocked atriple to center field, then scored on afielder's choice from Wessell, his third runof the game.

Meyer finished the game 2-for-3 withthree RBIs, while Dorton was 2-for-3 aswell. Matthew Robinson started the gameon the mound and went three and two-thirdsinnings, striking out four. Luke Hutsonpitched the third out of the top of the fourthand got the win.

The second game saw even more leadchanges. Westfield was the designatedaway team, so it batted first. Collins got the'Rocks on top right away with a two-runhome run, sending Eaton and himself in.

The Eagles added three runs in thebottom of the first and another in thesecond, and the score stayed 4-2 until thefifth inning. Westfield scored three runs inthat one. Meyer got home on a walk, thenCollins doubled in Eaton and Dorton.

Zionsville responded with a grand slamin the bottom of the fifth, going from a 5-4

‘Rocks take HCC series with Eagles

Royals go 1-2 in HCC series with Avon

Reporter photo by Richie Hall

The Hamilton Southeastern baseball team congratulates Greyson Droste (far right)after his sixth-inning home run during the second game of the Royals’ Saturdaydoubleheader wtih Avon. Southeastern split the games, beating the Orioles in thefirst and losing the second in eight innings.

The Fishers baseball team had an event-ful opening week, starting with a win atHomestead last Monday (March 26), thengoing 2-2 in its annual Tennessee trip. TheTigers are 3-2 to start the season.

Fishers defeated Homestead 5-4 atTaylor University in their first game. Fishersreceived timely hitting to overcome 11strikeouts at the plate. With the bases loadedin the third inning, Grant Richardson deliv-ered a one-out, two-run single to give theTigers a 2-1 lead.

After relinquishing the lead in the top ofthe fourth, the Tigers responded scoringthree runs in the bottom of the fourth to takethe lead for good. Alex Jamieson reached onan error to start the inning. One out later,Ben Burton delivered his second double ofthe game. Both courtesy runner CollinShelton and Burton scored on wild pitches.Craig Yoho connected on a solo home runin the fourth to round out the Tiger scoring.

Burton finished 2-for-3 with two doublesand was in the middle of both of the Tigersrun scoring innings. Yoho finished 2-for-3with a walk and a home run. Richardsoncontributed a hit, a walk, and two RBIs.

Richardson earned his first victory onthe mound by pitching two innings, strikingout three, and allowing two earned runs onone hit.

FRIDAY GAMESThe Tigers won their first game, taking

care of Station Camp 10-4. Fishers scoredseven runs in the third inning to break thegame open. Daniel Owens delivered the bigblow of the inning with a three-run doubledown the left field line. Nick Lukac fol-lowed with an RBI single, Burton an RBIdouble, and JJ Woolwine an RBI single asthe Tigers sent 10 batters to the plate.

Jon Vore earned his first victory of theseason. Vore pitched five innings, struck outfive, and allowed three unearned runs onfour hits. Vore did not walk a batter.

In the second game, the Tigers took onthe Tennessee's 2016 state champion,Siegel. Fishers battled before Siegel pulledaway and won 13-5.

Brenczewski led Fishers by reachingbase all four times at bat, finishing 2-for-2with a home run, a single, and two walks.

Albright (0-1) pitched well against avery solid hitting Siegel ball club. Albrightstruck out six in three innings.

Fishers split the second day of its Ten-nessee trip on Saturday, beating ShelbyvilleCentral 8-1, then falling to Stewarts Creek,last year's Tennessee state runner-up, 8-7.

In the first game, Mason Thomas madehis varsity debut for the Class 4A No. 1Tigers and played well for five innings.Thomas retired the first 11 batters he facedand finished with six strikeouts, whileallowing two base runners.

Matthew Wolff led the Tigers at the platefinishing 3-for-4 with three RBIs. AlexJamieson hit his first home run of theseason. Brenczewski contributed two hits,and Grant Richardson reached based threetimes (a single and two walks).

Fishers continued its hot hitting in itssecond game, jumping out to a 5-0 leadthrough four innings. The Tigers scored twoin the first inning when Richardsondelivered a two-out doubled followed byRBI singles from Brenczewski and Wolff.Yoho connected on his second home run ofthe season in the third. Two batters laterBrenczewski connected on a two-run homer.

Richardson pitched brilliantly in hisfirst start of the season, striking out 10 of the13 outs allowing two hits, while walking twoand hitting two. After reaching his 80-pitchlimit for his first start, Richardson wasremoved from the mound in the fifth inning.

Stewarts Creek scored six runs to takethe lead before Jamieson delivered hissecond home run of the day to tie the score6-6 in sixth inning.

Richardson was hit by a pitch with thebases loaded later in the inning to take a 7-6lead for the Tigers, but Stewarts Creek wonthe game in the bottom of the seventh on awalk-off home run.

Fishers plays a Hoosier CrossroadsConference series with Noblesville thisweek.

Tigers start season with 3-2 record

Reporter photo by Richie Hall

Westfield’s Zach Collins totaled six RBIs for the Shamrocks in the second game oftheir doubleheader with Zionsville Friday at Grand Park. Westfield swept both gamesof the doubleheader to win the Hoosier Crossroads Conference series 2-1.

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SPRING SAVINGS

By RICHIE HALLThe Carmel girls tennis

program has five playersback from last year's team, ateam that won a state cham-pionship.

And yet, coach SpencerFields says the Greyhounds"have a really different teamthis year in every capacity."

The reason why is afreshman class that containsseveral players who areexpected to join the varsitylineup right away. Fieldsalready named four ninth-graders that could likely orpossibly be part of Carmel'svarsity seven when it startsits season on April 12.

"We have players whoare coming in as freshmenwho are dynamic and talent-ed," said Fields. "We havereturning juniors who arenow seniors who just seemso happy and excited withseason."

Four of the juniors onlast year's state championlineup are back for theirsenior year. That includesLauren Lemonds, who sailedher way through an unde-feated season and clinchedthe individual state singlestitle as well. Lemonds willlikely be at No. 1 singlesthroughout the season.

The Greyhounds' proba-ble No. 2 singles player isfreshman Soren Liechter.Fields calls Liechter "a blue-chip freshman" who hasbeen giving a challenge toLemonds.

"She is a freshmanversus a senior, but shepushes Lauren," said Fields."It's good."

Senior Kiersten Carlson,who played No. 1 singles forthe 'Hounds as a freshman,is also back. Carlson isheaded to the University ofToledo and is currentlyslated for a spot at No. 1doubles.

"It's her true passion, isplaying doubles, and so Ithink this year we'll probablytry to play her at 1 doubles,"said Fields.

Freshman Sydney Morrisis the likely No. 3 singlesplayer, although Fields saidthat she could team up withCarlson to play doubles.Two more freshman are alsoin the mix for varsity spots,Emma Brune and LeilaAntony.

"It's different," saidFields. "It's seldom that youget this many freshmencoming in all at once, whoall are really driven and lovethe sport and are just very

pleasant people. It definitelyhas brought a hugely differ-ent vibe to the team. Theyare, it seems, like yearsbeyond their freshman years.They seem really mature and

just wise. They smile a lotand have fun and enjoy thegame."

Don't forget about someof the returning players, too.Seniors Julia Miller and

Grace Marchese played No.1 doubles for Carmel duringthe state tournament lastyear. Junior Apurva Manasis also back; she played atNo. 2 doubles last season.Juniors Selena Liu andFranny Werner also playedsome varsity matches lastyear; Werner filled in at No.3 singles when the regularplayer was injured.

"We have a lot of experi-ence and at the same point alot of talent and peopleexcited about the season,"said Fields.

With all of the experi-ence and talent, the Grey-hounds obviously haveaspirations of another statechampionship.

"We don't talk muchabout it, but obviously Ithink that's the goal year inand year out at Carmel," saidFields. The coach said rightnow the team is having fun,which he said is a "reallyhealthy thing."

The Greyhounds willopen their season at the ToddWitsken Tennis Center witha huge dual meet. Carmelwill welcome Sacred Heartfrom Louisville on April 11,the No. 1 team in Kentucky.

"We're going to comefresh off of Spring Break and

then we have the best teamin Kentucky," said Fields."That'll be a fun match."

Carmel rosterSeniors: Sandyha Akella,Kiersten Carlson, NeetiDave, Seema Dhungana,Lauren Lemonds, GraceMarchese, Julia Miller,Jacqueline Street.Juniors: Lauren Black,Sara Cooler, HannahKosc, Selena Liu, ApurvaManas, Franny Werner.Sophomores: AnnaBerger, Shreya Bothra,Isabel Brandt, VarunaDhanabal, PaigeFulkerson, Sophie Gates,Briana Hernandez, LeslieHuang, Ana Mercado,Kris Otten, ReaganRaymond, JamineRosewell, JulianneSendon, Kelli Singell,Mary Stafford, LaraStaton, EmmeWalschlager, VivianZhang.Freshmen: Leila Antony,Ella Becker, Janvi Bhatia,Emma Brune, KatelynConely, Soren Liechter,Kayliegh Lloyd, SydneyMorris, Anjali Natarajan,Carol Syverson.

Experience, freshmen make for “different vibe”

Reporter photo by Richie Hall

Carmel freshman Leila Antony chats with assistantcoach Stacey Evans during the Greyhounds’ scrimmagewith Brown County last Wednesday. Antony is one ofseveral freshman on this year’s Carmel team.

Owens hit another sacrifice fly in thefifth to get Randolph home. Nagel scoredagain soon after to make the score 10-1.Finally, Ramey hit the Millers' third sacrificefly of the game to score Tuinei in the sixth,and the Millers went three-up, three-downin the bottom of that inning to end the game.

Goudy finished the game 3-for-4 withthree RBIs, while Randolph scored threeruns. Five different Millers hit a double. Onthe mound, Tyler Owens pitched all sixinnings, striking out five and allowing justthree hits.

Noblesville is now 3-2 and returns toDon Dunker Field on Tuesday to host Frank-fort before a Hoosier Crossroads Conferenceseries with Fishers begins on Thursday.

MILLERSFrom Page A10deficit to an 8-5 lead in one

swing. But the Shamrocks keptfighting, and tied the game at8-8 in the top of the sixth. EliPatchett scored on an Eatonfielder's choice, then Collins hita single into center field toscore Meyer and Dorton. Thatgave Collins a total of six RBIsfor the game on a perfect dayat the plate (3-for-3). Eaton was2-for-3 as well.

A sacrifice fly gave theEagles a 9-8 lead in the bottomof the sixth, but Westfieldfinally got out in front for goodin the top of the seventh.Hutson sent Anderson home ona sacrifice fly, and Meyer got

Ben Yoder in to score with adouble.

The 'Rocks then closed itout with Tamm on the mound,he got a strikeout for the finalout. Tamm pitched the finaltwo innings, which gave himthe win. Meyer started thegame and threw four innings,striking out six.

"We answered a lot," saidWestfield coach Ryan Bunnell."Zionsville didn't quit. Theysmacked us, we smacked back.We were just throwing hay-makers back and forth at eachother and it was fun. Would'vebeen more fun if we had a littlecleaner baseball.

"I love the fight in the guys.We're young. We had threesophomores out on the fieldand I think just two seniors onthe field at the time."

In the Wednesday game, the‘Rocks nearly came all the waybefore the Eagles scored tworuns in the bottom of the sixth.

Zionsville led 4-0 after fourinnings, but Westfield tied thegame in the top of the fifth.With the bases loaded, BryceDorton hit a three-RBI triplethat sent Luke Hutson, KylePepiot and Trey Andersonhome to score. Dorton wouldsoon score himself, when heran into home on a sacrifice

bunt from Brandon Yoder.The Eagles took the lead

back in the bottom of the fifthon an RBI triple, and Westfieldanswered in the top of the sixth.Sam Eaton's right field doublesent Payton Tamm home.

But a two-RBI single gaveZionsville the lead in thebottom of the sixth, and theEagles used a perfect seventhinning to clinch the win.

Zach Zaborowski went fourinnings for Westfield, with twostrikeouts and five hits.

Westfield (2-1) is now offfor Spring Break, and willreturn to action on April 10 byhosting Mount Vernon.

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