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By FRED SWIFT Again next yearHamilton County'sdelegation to the IndianaGeneral Assembly willinclude some powerfulleaders. The delegationwill include five

members of the House and two membersof the Senate. All seven are countyresidents and Republicans in a heavilyRepublican legislature. Kathy Richardson will again be MajorityCaucus Leader, the third highest rankingofficer in the House after the Speaker andMajority Floor Leader. The job includespresiding at caucus meetings and speakingfor the Republican caucus. She is a 20 year member of the House, aformer Hamilton County Clerk and currentelections administrator. She is known to beprobably the most knowledgeablelegislator in election law andadministration. Richardson and herhusband, Perry Williams, are Noblesvillenatives. Luke Kenley will continue to representNoblesville in the Senate following easyre-election this fall. He is again chairmanof the powerful Senate AppropriationsCommittee. Since most legislative actioninvolves money, the head of SenateAppropriations is an extremely importantposition. A resident of Hamilton County most ofhis life, Kenley was once judge ofNoblesville City Court and owner/operatorof a popular local supermarket for manyyears. He and his wife, the former SallyButler, reside in the North Harbour area. The county's other state senator is MikeDelph, an attorney, who represents theCarmel area. He has been in the Senatesince 2005. Other county members of the House are:Tony Cook, Cicero; Todd Houston,Fishers, and Jerry Torr and DonnaSheibley, both of Carmel. Observers of state legislative activitypredict funding of highway improvementswill be at the top of the list of issues to beconsidered in the coming legislature whichopens in January. Hamilton County didvery well this past year getting a state grantof $100 million for upgrade of State Road37 and another $63 million for the variousgovernmental entities in a specialdistribution of COIT funds. State actionprovided that 75 percent of that moneymust go to roads improvements.

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Noblesville announces $15M sports facilityThe City of Noblesville announced plans topartner with Klipsch-Card AthleticFacilities, LLC to build a new $15 million,130,000-square-foot youth sports facility forthe community.The proposed Noblesville Fieldhouse atFinch Creek Park on Boden Road wouldinclude five hardwood courts, 75,000 squarefeet of indoor turf and a 10,000 square-footphysical therapy office. “We love our youth sports in Noblesville,but we’ve heard time and again how theyneed more room, more courts, more fieldsand more practice time. And we’velistened,” said Noblesville Mayor JohnDitslear. “With Council’s approval, wecan fulfill a need that’s currently not met forlocal youth sports in our community, anddrive greater tourism spending in HamiltonCounty. I’m excited to do just that with theNoblesville Fieldhouse, and I look forwardto the ripple effect that will benefit our localbusinesses and community partners.” The Noblesville Fieldhouse would housetournaments for basketball and volleyballteams with other competitive events forcheerleading, as well as new sports growingin popularity such as futsal and pickleball.Indoor turf fields with batting equipmentwould allow for baseball and softballpractice, as well as games for soccer, flagfootball and lacrosse.

The city has been in discussions sincespring with Mike Klipsch and Andy Card,co-presidents and CEOs of Klipsch-CardAthletic Facilities, LLC. They own and

operate Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse atGrand Park in Westfield. Their role in the

Photo courtesy the City of Noblesville Andy Card (far left), co-president and CEO of Klipsch-Card Athletic Facilities,addresses the audience during the announcement of the new Noblesville Fieldhouseat Finch Creek Park on Boden Road. Also pictured are Becky Terry (center), ExecutiveDirector of the Boys and Girls Club of Noblesville and Mayor John Ditslear,

Boys & Girls Clubreaches fundraising goal The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville has announced that theyhave recently reached their minimum fundraising goal of $6million for their Build & Grow Capital Campaign. Beginning in January of 2015, the Build & Grow CapitalCampaign cabinet, led by Honorary Co-Chairs Sen. Luke Kenleyand his wife Sally, set out to reach their fundraising goal.Volunteers met with individuals and corporations to share theneed, vision, and design for a new, more efficient facility,designed to better serve the youth in our community and toaddress the growth in membership and attendance. The new facility will ultimately be more cost-efficient to operateby co-locating on a single campus with the existing CommunityCenter. New amenities will include outdoor green space, adedicated cafeteria/auditorium, music room, tutoring room, andstrength training room. Beth Meister, Build & Grow Campaign Co-Chairperson said,“Once again, this community has demonstrated their support andgiving to make this new facility a reality. Clearly, the donors bigand small see how the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville plays avital role to the families of Noblesville. This new facility willcontinue to provide a larger, more efficient environment for allthe amazing after-school programming we offer every day.  Wethank all of the individuals, corporations, and organizations whohave generously contributed to make great futures happen righthere in Hamilton County.”

East-west corridor to be discussed at meeting

Deputy Prosecutor recognizedas Prevail’s Hero of the Month Prevail, Inc., anorganization founded toserve victims of crimeand abuse, hasrecognized HamiltonCounty DeputyProsecuting AttorneyDavid McPherson for hisservice to the communityand victims and hailshim as Prevail's Hero ofthe Month duringOctober. Deputy ProsecutorMcPherson serves theHamilton Countycommunity through hisassignment to the domestic violence and battery docket. He has heldthis position in Hamilton Superior Court No. 3 since January 1,2015, and has made great strides in developing a team atmospherecentered on the victim's involvement in his cases. Deputy ProsecutorMcPherson works closely with his legal secretary, Lynn Bauer, andPrevail's Victim Notification Program Advocate, Leah Wills.

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David McPhearson (left) receives hisaward as Prevail’s Hero of the Month

The City of Noblesville will host a publicinformation session and open conversationabout the potential east-west corridor –known as the Pleasant Street expansion andWhite River bridge – from 6 to 8 p.m.Tuesday, December 13 at City Hall, 16South 10th Street. This future project wouldhelp alleviate current traffic congestionalong Pleasant Street and throughNoblesville’s historic downtown, andsupport Noblesville’s vision for the futureand its infrastructure needs.

At the meeting, city officials will presenta historical perspective on past studies of anew east-west corridor, the challenges ofthis project and share information about themost recent data – including vehiculartraffic and budget estimate comparisons forfour potential routes.The information in this study is a necessarystep to the potential design and funding ofa new corridor – so precise real estateimpacts have not yet been determined at thispoint.

After the city’s presentation, the public isinvited to share their feedback in an open,constructive format, and ask questions aboutthe project. We appreciate the interest of allresidents in the hopes of working togetherto ensure both connectivity and communityare the guiding forces of this potentialproject.The meeting will be held on the second floorof City Hall in rooms A213 and A214.

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Sheridan Fire Departmentreceives pet oxygen masks

First Responders with the Sheridan Fire Department can now consider themselves thebest-equipped in the nation to save a pet’s life. That’s because Invisible Fence of CentralIndiana has donated a pet oxygen mask kit, which consists of three different-sized petmasks, to the department. This donation is just a small part of Invisible Fence® Brand’s Project Breathe™ program,which was established with the goal of equipping every fire station in America and Canadawith pet oxygen masks. These masks allow firefighters and EMS staff to give oxygen topets who are suffering from smoke inhalation when they are rescued from fires and oftensave pets’ lives. Invisible Fence® Brand has donated a total of more than 12,400 pet oxygen masks tofire stations all over the U.S. and Canada throughout the life of the program. A reported150+ pets have been saved so far by the donated masks. Though human lives are the first priority, pets are considered valuable members of thefamily, and as a result of the “Project Breathe” program, the Sheridan Fire Departmentnow has equipment specifically designed to help those that suffer from toxic smokeinhalation, according to Chief Bret Merriman. Although the number of pets that die in fires is not an official statistic kept by the U.S.Fire Administration, industry web sites and sources have estimated the number at 40,000to 150,000. Most of these succumb to smoke inhalation. In most states, emergencyresponders are unequipped to deal with the crisis. The loss is terrible for the family andheart wrenching for firefighters. The “Project Breathe”™ program gives firefighters thetools necessary to save pets’ lives. The company has set up a website, www.invisiblefence.com/why-invisible-fence/project-breathe, where local fire personnel can request the equipment for their own departments.

The Sheridan Fire Department received a pet oxygen mask kit donation. The maskshelp firefighters and EMS staff to give oxygen to pets who are suffering from smokeinhalation after they are rescued from fires.

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Rotarians pack food boxes for community

Members, family and friends of the Sheridan Rotary Club gathered this past Tuesdayto pack food boxes for the upcoming holiday season. Every year the Rotarians purchaseenough supplies to fill 24 boxes which are then donated to MAMA’s Cupboard fordistribution to community members.

Westfield encourages residents to usewebsite to stay updated on snow plowing As winter weather returns to Westfield the city is reminding residents about a few waysto receive updates on weather and road conditions. Residents are encouraged to stay up-to-date on snow plowing progress by visiting thecity’s website (www.westfield.in.gov) and clicking on the ‘snow removal’ tab. This mapwill be updated as plowing progresses. Plowing in neighborhoods will be done in conjunction with BrightView and PracticalProperty Group. Residents are also encouraged to visit the Indiana County Travel Advisory Map, foundat http://www.in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/. This map details what travel status – if any – agiven county may be under during a snow event. You can also download the Indiana Travel Advisory app for iPhone(https://appsto.re/us/QHVw4.i) in the App Store, and Android(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.in.traveladvisory) in the Google PlayStore.

The Noblesville Fire Department is preparing for its final week of collecting donationsfor this year’s Christmas Food and Toy Drive which will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17.The department would like to thank those who have already contributed. Officials said the community has been extremely generous in donating toys, so at thistime, additional items are not needed.However, there is still a need for donations of canned goods, non-perishable food items,and/or  monetary  donations with which perishable food will be purchased (checks arepreferred – made payable to the Noblesville Fire Department Legacy Fund).Donations will be accepted at any of the seven Noblesville fire stations or at City Halluntil Sunday, Dec. 11. For more information, please contact the Noblesville Fire Department at 776-6336.

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Noblesville public-private partnership would include owning and operating the newfacility, as well as marketing and scheduling its rentals. The Noblesville Fieldhouse will encompass 10 acres within the 203 acres of Finch CreekPark. Noblesville’s sixth city park is expected to break ground in late spring 2017. Thepark will be built in phases beginning with the southeast portion just north of the BlueRidge Creek neighborhood development on Boden Road. To help fund the project, the City of Noblesville will contribute $600,000 per year ofnew revenue from the facility’s property taxes and rental fees of the city’s Fieldhouse timeand offset by the sale of 10 acres of land for $1 million. In addition, Noblesville wouldcontribute a maximum of $200,000 of new dollars annually – a figure that Mayor Ditslearsays will be driven lower as the facility generates more of its own property taxes to funditself. City officials pledge that funding would not come from the general fund. In a separate agreement that starts in January, the Fieldhouse also will begin workingwith the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, through an arrangement that allows them theability to rent court space on the weekends. “Our mission is to inspire and enable the young people of Noblesville to reach their fullpotential – and athletics is one area our programming focuses on,” said Becky Terry,executive director of the Boys & Girls Club. “By partnering with the NoblesvilleFieldhouse at Finch Creek Park, we can better fulfill our mission, strengthen our financialbase and we are excited about potential future opportunities to engage more with parentsand kids on the east side.” City officials first planned to seek approval for the project from the Noblesville CommonCouncil on December 6th; however, since the announcement Noblesville has postponedpresenting the proposal until December 20th.

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2017 nears, so could bigimprovement projects

By FRED SWIFT The coming year could be one of the biggest yet for Hamilton Countypublic improvement projects. County government officials have plansfor no less than a half-dozen big ticket projects likely to get underwayin one form or another. That's assuming county commissioners andthe county council can reach agreement, no small task for our localgovernment. The biggest project, for which planning is now underway, is the

estimated $130 million reconstruction of State Road 37. Grade-level intersections willbe removed and improved with non-signalized interchanges to allow uninterrupted travelfrom Noblesville to I-69. Most of the cost will be covered from a state grant. Workcould begin late next year. Another major project will be the expansion of the Government and Judicial Centerin downtown Noblesville. An addition to the 25 year old building will see more roomfor courts, offices and possibly the moving of the auditor, treasurer, assessor and recorderoffices into the new space. Cost, estimated at $20 million, could be covered by a bondissue or use of cash reserves or a combination of both. Officials say a bond issue for the expansion and maybe other projects is possible withthe current tax rate because other bonds have been paid off, and a new issue wouldsimply replace the existing debt retirement levy. A somewhat similar situation is seen for paying the cost of a planned addition andrenovation project at the county corrections complex on Cumberland Road. There, thegeneral plan is to revamp the juvenile center for housing of female inmates, rehab theformer juvenile facility, and add perhaps 100 to 200 inmate beds at the current countyjail. The jail, built in the 1990s, has space for 296 inmates and is considered overcrowded. A fourth big building expansion is set for the county-owned Riverview Hospital.Preliminary plans call for a major addition to the east of the present facility. While thecounty-appointed hospital board has been cautious about sharing details, the idea isapparently to construct a new structure that will house doctor's offices, perhapsoutpatient facilities and a parking garage on ground the hospital bought in recent yearsfrom the Kahlo auto dealership. The multi-million dollar cost will be covered by hospitalrevenue. Next is a long-awaited bypass of downtown Noblesville which will require cooperationbetween the county and the city. Here the plan is for the county to build a new WhiteRiver bridge at Pleasant Street while the city will improve and widen Pleasant acrosstown to the bridge site. Funds in the county's Major Bridge Cumulative Fund will payfor the bridge and likely connect it to River Road. Eventually plans call for a new sectionof road to connect with State Road 32 west of the city. The intention is to allow motorists to avoid and relieve the increasingly congesteddowntown area as they travel east and west through the area. City officials who havebeen cautious about the project in the past, are reportedly now ready to proceed. Then comes the most controversial local project: the construction of a county-widepublic safety training center. County commissioners have proposed the $3 millionfacility designed to provide a training site for fire, police and emergency medicalpersonnel. The county council early this year turned down the request to fundconstruction. Members proposed a compromise partial funding which was rejected. Land owned by the City of Westfield is available and an office and classroom structureis located there. But, the full training center would include a fire training tower, a drivingcourse, probably a shooting range and other facilities. Commissioners and various cityofficials who want the training center decided to wait and see if this year's electionsbrought a council membership more willing to vote for the project. But, the electionbrought little change in the council line-up. Nevertheless, there will apparently beanother attempt to "sell" the idea. All these six projects have been revealed in the Reporter during the year, but manydetails have not been released including anticipated start dates and more exact costs.One thing is certain, they are all in our near future. Besides county residents looking forward to some of these improvements, you can betthe construction and engineering industry is eagerly watching progress. Plans involvedwill provide a lot of work for the companies that live for this type of activity. And, forthe taxpayers, the news is good in that it nearly all should be achievable withoutincreasing taxes. But, don't hold me to that, this is just the best information and estimateI can get.

Free parking at City Hall

Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear has announced that the December free parking initiativefor the City Hall metered parking lot (Lot 2) has returned again this year. Offered since2007, this initiative’s goal has been to encourage downtown holiday shopping since theparking lot is located just one block away from the courthouse square. The City Hall publicparking lot is located immediately east of City Hall and between Conner and Maple streets.Members of the Noblesville Street Department have already placed covers over all of themeters in this lot and they will remain until the end of 2016. “Each holiday season, we’ve offered this program as a way to inspire people to explorethe many shops, restaurants and arts venues that downtown Noblesville has to offer. Ihope many people will take advantage of free parking in the City Hall lot and help supportthe local downtown businesses,” Ditslear said.

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By JANET HART LEONARD The Category is ...Game shows. Theanswer is Jeopardy. The question is "whatis the favorite TV game show of Chuckand Janet"? Yes, most evenings at 7:30 you will findus eating dinner (made by Chuck) on TVtrays while watching Jeopardy. It's a

romantic ritual. Ok, actually, it's our fascination with facts. Chuck is quick with answers to History, Literature,Geography, Mathematics and Everything Complicated. Iam quick with Situation Comedy Shows, Movies and Musicof the 70's, the Bible, Country Music and Cooking. Oh yes,and Cars. There is no real competition. My husband has hisDoctorate in Education. I am Master Certified in car sales.Yes, opposites really do attract.

My husband works the Indy Star Crossword Puzzle everyday. And you know the really difficult one that comes onSundays? Yes, he finishes them, religiously, every Sunday.As I have said before, he has taught me a lot of new"crossword puzzle" words since we found each other in thewaiting room of Don Hinds Ford, a little over three yearsago. So this past week we were talking and he mentioned thatwe had a tacit agreement in addition to our wedding vows.I smiled and said, "I don't know what that is so I know I didnot agree to it." He said, "Honey, its an implied or inferredunderstanding." I gave him "the look" and said, "Honey, if I don'tunderstand it, then you can't imply or infer it without myagreeing to it." I agreed to love and cherish you. I neveragreed to any tacit. We both burst out laughing.

I didn't know about a tacit agreement and neither did mostof my friends. It became a topic of discussion at work withmy co workers, at breakfast with my high school girlfriends,and with my daughter. We all expressed, explicitly, thatwere were not familiar with a tacit agreement. I may not have been aware of what it was but I do knowthat if Chuck loads the dishwasher, I will unload it. If I workten or twelve hour days, Chuck will make dinner or takeme out to eat. If we are going somewhere, Chuck opens thecar door for me. If M&M's are on sale I buy him a bag. Sometimes actions speak a lot louder than any tacitagreement ever could. That is, if it could be expressed butapparently that is not possible. I'll just continue to love Chuck and honor and cherish himwith all of his tacit agreements.

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By SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT KRISTEN MCPEAKE If you are not traveling this time of year, you may often feel youare wasting your time. However, there are many activities you cando at home or around the state of Indiana, such as watching Christmasmovies, holiday shopping, baking goodies, and finding festiveactivities to partake in. There are many holiday favorites you can find on streamingnetworks or on cable. ABC Family provides a month full of popularChristmas movies. One of many classic movies you can find onNetflix is Christmas with the Kranks. After their only child leaves

home, the Kranks decide to skip Christmas and go on a cruise instead. However, theirplans quickly change. White Christmas can also be found on Netflix. A Miracle on 34thStreet is currently streaming on Netflix, but it is usually featured on network television aswell. Around this time of year, there are usually numerous sales. Creating lists of gifts forothers, or even yourself, and then finding the best bargains is a great idea. Taking a dayto shop is always relaxing and fun, especially if you can find some good deals. Pickingup catalogs and browsing through websites can help give you ideas on what to buy andfrom where. Also, partaking in major shopping events like Black Friday or Cyber Mondayis always a good idea. We all have our own sweet tooth and this is the time to break out all the sweets. Bakingany kind of goodie is a fun and worthwhile pastime. There are many websites or cookbooksthat have new recipes for you to try. Not only will you enjoy these baked goods, but sowill your friends and family members. Maybe you’ll even find your new favorite food!For example, I like making peanut butter cup cookies. If you want to get out and about to get into the festive mood of Christmas, there are plentyof things to do. For instance, you can travel to Indianapolis and see the Circle of Lightsalong with the other decorations in the city. Numerous donations are up and running askingfor your assistance, such as Toys for Tots. Since it is now officially easing into winter,more ice skating rinks are open for our enjoyment. Visiting the Indianapolis Zoo forChristmas is also another option. There are many plays and musicals revolving aroundChristmas stories you can attend. At the Children’s Museum you can visit during the JollyDays and partake in all the holiday fun! Even museums and other locations that celebrateour heritage have Christmas themed activities, with Conner Prairie as a key example. In the end, there are numerous things to do at home or in public for you to do before theholidays, from Christmas movies to visiting Indianapolis for some great fun. So you betternot pout, you better not cry, because I gave you plenty of fun activities!

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Obituaries 5Carl E. Taylor

September 3, 1940 - November 26, 2016

Carl E. Taylor, 76, of Indianapolis, was called to his Heavenly Home on November26, 2016.  He was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on September 3, 1940.Following graduation from Manchester High School in 1958, Carlearned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Manchester Collegein 1965.  He then began working on his Masters Degree from ButlerUniversity.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Jonathan (Kathryn), Joshua(Elizabeth) and Jacob; grandchildren, Sophia, Hannah, Caleb andGabriel; siblings, Kenneth (Carolyn), Helen, and Roger (Vicki).

Family and friends gathered on Friday, December 2 in Colonial Hills Baptist Church,where the funeral service was held on Saturday, December 3.

Please visit  www.bussellfamilyfunerals.com to share a memory and read Carl’scomplete obituary.

Patricia “Pat” Darlene Jarrell

March 12, 1939 - November 24, 2016

Patricia “Pat” Darlene Jarrell, 77, Alexandria passed away on Thursday, November24, 2016 at IU Methodist Hospital surrounded by family members following an extendedillness.

She was born in Elwood on March 12, 1939 to Harold and Ruth (Stover) Rutherford.Pat retired from Kroger working in the floral department and in recent years worked inthe cafeteria at Frankton Elementary School.

Pat was a member of the Florida Station Church of God and attended Lone OakWesleyan Church for many years.

She loved to be around children, particularly at the elementary school and spendingtime with family. Pat was known and loved for her gentle spirit and sense of humor by allwho knew her.

Pat is survived by her husband, Ronald, who she married in 1993; daughters, LavonnaMiles, Marcella Austin Scott, Barbara (Sam) Rankin, Kelly (Ken) de la Bastide; sons Terry(Pam) Austin, Harrold Austin and Kerry Jarrell; brother, Richard (Shirley) Rutherford;several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, John Austin Sr.; sons, JohnAustin Jr. and Ronnie Austin; daughter, Lelia Austin Cooley; son, Kenny Jarrell.

Funeral services took place Wednesday, November 30 at Hersberger Funeral HomeLapel with Pastor Jerry Hilligoss of the Florida Station Church of God officiating.

Visitation took place prior to the services at the funeral home.Online condolences:  www.hersbergerfuneralhome.com

Donald J. Epp Sr.

June 1, 1934 - November 29, 2016

Donald J. Epp Sr., 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016at Riverview Health. He was born on June 1, 1934 to William andElizabeth (Beal) Epp in Noblesville, Indiana.

Donald was a graduate of Noblesville High School, and retiredfrom Delco Remy in Anderson. He was a member of Christ LutheranChurch in Noblesville, and was an avid fisherman.

Donald is survived by his children, Donald Epp Jr., Rita (David)Landis, and Greg (Errin) Epp; brother, Jack (Julia) Epp; sixgrandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,Elaine Epp on January 10, 2016; grandson, Adam Landis; three

brothers; and one sister.Visitation was on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home in

Noblesville. Services were held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the funeral home, withRev. Adrian Piazza officiating. Burial was at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, POBox 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Condolences: www.randallroberts.com

Phillip Arthur Grimpe

June 16, 1946 - December 2, 2016

Phillip Arthur Grimpe, 70, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 16, 1946 to the late Gilbertand Mable (Spear) Grimpe in Canton, Ohio.

Phil was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam with the 82nd Artillery group, andreceived a Purple Heart. He retired from Ford Motor Company on January 1, 1999 after34 years. Phil was an avid softball player, playing for Walter's Cafe in Canton, Ohio inthe 70's and 80's, the Indiana Legends, and many teams in Florida. He was inducted intothe Indiana Softball Hall of Fame in 2008.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Phil is survived by his wife of 48 years,Patricia A. (Block) Grimpe; son Steven, wife Gretchen, and daughter Sage; son Michael,wife Casey, and daughters Kahla and Ashley; and daughter Julia Maienbrook, husbandMichael, and children Samantha, Hannah, Allison, and Andrew.

Services will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Randall & RobertsFuneral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with visitation from 5:30 pm to thetime of service. Rev. Stanley R. Sutton will officiate.

Condolences: www.randallroberts.com

Birchard Philip “Butch” Duffitt

November 26, 1929 - November 26, 2016

Birchard Philip “Butch” Duffitt, 87 of Lapel, passed away on Saturday, November 26,2016, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness.

He was born on November 26, 1929, in Elwood to Charles Albert and Gladys C.(Arbuckle) Duffitt.

Butch graduated from Alexandria High School and served in the U. S. Army duringthe Korean War.  He retired in 1987 from Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis after 30years of employment as a Tool and Die maker and also was an auctioneer.

He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, and telling stories.Butch is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosie (Huffman); his precious Yorkie, Molly;

three children, Steven (Mary) Duffitt of San Antonio, TX; Lou Anne (Ben) Jennings ofAnderson; and Becky Walker of Lapel; eight grandchildren; Jason, Katherine, Rosalyn,Robert, Joseph, Andrea, Elizabeth, and Phillip; eleven great-grandchildren; a sister,Dorothy Duffitt; three sisters-in-law, Julie, Anna, and Rosanna; and a brother-in-law,David Huffman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Charles, Bob, David, andGeorge; one sister, Colleen; and a son-in-law, Glen Walker.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, December  1, 2016, at Scott E. HersbergerFuneral Home, Lapel with Pastor Glenn Knepp officiating.  Burial followed in BrooksideCemetery, Lapel.

Visitation was Thursday, December  1, 2016, at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to Ford Street United Methodist Church, P. O.

Box 626, Lapel, Indiana  46051-0626.Online condolences:  www.hersbergerfuneralhome.com

Barbara June Fulton

June 16, 1934 - November 27, 2016

Barbara June Fulton, 82, of Fishers, went home to be with her Lord on the morning ofSunday, November 27, 2016 at Kindred Transitional Care andRehabilitation - Bridgewater in Carmel. She was born on June 16, 1934to Clyde and Viva (Montgomery) Orem in Indianapolis.

Barbara had worked at Lazarus and Hook's Drug Store (now CVS);and had also been a secretary at Castleton Church of the Nazarene. Shewas a member of Noblesville Church of the Nazarene where she sangin the choir. Barbara was a graduate of Shortridge High School, andenjoyed class reunions and class breakfasts. She was a fabulous cookand 'back in the day' liked hosting Tupperware parties. Barbara likedtraveling, especially day trips, and caring for her flowers. She

participated in Walker Research testing new products. Barbara loved being with people -she always had a smile and a word of encouragement for everyone she met, but her greatestjoy was being a homemaker and grandma.

She is survived by her two children, Brent (wife Karen) Fulton and Brenda (husb.Thomas) Gonzales; grandchildren, Nicole Gonzales, Emily Uebel, Kathleen Fulton andLauren Gonzales; brother-in-law, Robert (wife Dean) Fulton; nieces, Linda Kelly, andMary Sue Brauntigam; and special friends, Rita Griffith, Katie Inman, and Joyce Laub.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur 'Bud'Fulton who passed away in 2012; and a sister, Madonna Feulner.

Services were held on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuaryin Fishers, with visitation prior to the services Rev. Robert L. Donham officiated. Burialwas at Lincoln Memory Gardens in Whitestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Greater MidwestAffiliate, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674;or, American Diabetes Association, Indiana Office, 8604 Allisonville Road, Suite 140,Indianapolis, IN 46250. The family wishes to sincerely thank everyone involved withBarbara's care for the past year. Condolences: www.randallroberts.com

C. Marjorie Inman

June 3, 1927 - November 30, 2016C. Marjorie Inman, 89, of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016.She was born June 3, 1927 to the late Joseph and Laura (Vandergriff) Doty in Jackson

County. Marjorie was a graduate of Westfield High School class of 1945. She worked atthe Merrell Norm Studio in Sheridan as a beautician, Aero Drapes in Joiletville for fiveyears and owned and operated “Marge’s Beauty Shop”. Marjorie was a member of theWomen Auxillary Sheridan American Legion Post 67.

Marjorie will be greatly missed by her family and children Steven (Lynda) Millikan;Jeffrey (Janice) Millikan; Terry (Cheryl) Millikan; Michael (Crystal) Inman; step-sonFaron (Cindy) Inman; She was a loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren and a proudgreat-grandmother to 16.

Preceding Marjorie in death her loving husband David Inman in May of 1996, herstep-son Danny Inman in 2010, step-grandson Donnie Inman and her siblings Marvin,Jackie, Cleo Doty, and Mary Lowe.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Fisher Family FuneralServices located in Sheridan, The Rev. Chris Welch officiated. Burial followed servicesat Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan. Calling was on Saturday December 3 at FisherFamily Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sheridan AmericanLegion Post 67 in c/o Women Auxiliary.Online condolences may be made atfisherfunerals.com.

Public Notices6

Legal NoticeBoard of Zoning Appeals

The Hamilton County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet onWednesday, December 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m in the Hamilton CountyCouncil/Commissioners’ Courtroom located in the Hamilton CountyGovernment and Judicial building at One Hamilton County Square,Noblesville, Indiana in order to hear the following petition: Docket No. NBZA-RV-0013-12-16 A Requirement Variance concerning Article 3-B-Sec.3-1-(b) & 18-C-Sec.1-r of the Hamilton County Zoning Ordinance No. 3-19-90, asammended, in order to: Reduce required front yard setback from 110.0ft down to 70.0 ft in order to construct a detached residential garage1260 sq feet in size. Project Address: 29190 Arthur Baker Rd, Atlanta IN. 46051 Legal Description Attached? NO The petition may be examined at the office of the Hamilton CountyPlan Commission, One Hamilton County Square, Suite 306,Noblesville, Indiana. Please call (317) 776-8490 should you have anyquestions. Interested parties may offer an oral opinion at the Hearing or may filewritten comments concerning the matter to be heard prior to or at theHearing. The Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be foundnecessary. Petitioner Name: Greg Pflugh Date: 11/7/201612/5/2016 RL2016-910-80-2

NOTICE OF PROJECT HEARING AND PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION HEARINGPursuant to Indiana Code 20-26-7-37 and Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-3.5, notice is hereby given that the Boardof School Trustees of the Hamilton Heights School Corporation will meet at Hamilton Heights High SchoolMedia Center, 25802 S.R. 19, Arcadia, Indiana at 5:30 p.m. on December 22, 2016, to hold a hearing todiscuss and hear objections and support regarding the proposed Renovation, Improvement, GradeReconfiguration & Efficiency Projects consisting of the renovation of and improvements to HamiltonHeights High School, including site work, renovation and demolition of portions of Hamilton HeightsMiddle School and the renovation and expansion of the Hamilton Heights Elementary School and HamiltonHeights Primary School (the "Project") in the School Corporation and to consider adoption of a resolutionmaking a preliminary determination to enter into a lease and issue bonds for the Project. You are invited toattend and participate in the public hearing. Dated December 6, 2016. Laura Reuter Secretary, Board of School Trustees Hamilton Heights School Corporation12/5/2016 RL2016-909-80-3

STATE OF INDIANA ) ) SS BEFORE THE HAMILTON )COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) DRAINAGE BOARD

IN THE MATTER OF William Lehr Drain, Joseph & Brooks Arm, Hoods Meadow Lot 1,Fiore Nursery Reconstruction

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Drainage Board at its regular meeting November 28, 2016adopted the reconstruction report of the Surveyor and the Amended Schedule of damages and assessmentsincluding annual assessment for periodic maintenance, finding that the costs, damages and expense of theproposed improvement would be less than the benefits which will result to the owner of lands benefitedthereby. The Board issued an order declaring the proposed improvement established. Such findings and order weremarked 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 the1965 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 BOARD BY: Christine Altman PRESIDENT ATTEST: Lynette Mosbaugh SECRETARY12/5/2016 RL2016-908-80-3

STATE OF INDIANA ) ) SS BEFORE THE HAMILTON )COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) DRAINAGE BOARD

IN THE MATTER OF Elwood Wilson Drain, Hare Arm, Terry Lee Crossing Reconstruction(2016 Continuation)

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Drainage Board at its regular meeting November 28, 2016adopted the reconstruction report of the Surveyor and the Amended Schedule of damages and assessmentsincluding annual assessment for periodic maintenance, finding that the costs, damages and expense of theproposed improvement would be less than the benefits which will result to the owner of lands benefitedthereby. The Board issued an order declaring the proposed improvement established. Such findings and order weremarked 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 1965Indiana Drainage Code as amended within twenty (20) days from the date of publication of this notice, thefindings and order shall become conclusive. HAMILTON COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD BY: Christine Altman PRESIDENT ATTEST: Lynette Mosbaugh SECRETARY12/5/2016 RL2016-907-80-3

Hamilton County claims to be allowed in CommissionersCourt on December 12, 2016

Vendor Name Invoice AmountACCU INTERPRETATION,TRANSLATION SERVICES 4,830.00AMERICAN REPORTING SERVICE 2,199.50BIRCH INC. 7.29CAREY, WILLIAM F 1,449.44CATE TERRY & GOOKINS LLC 1,027.30FIRKS, JENA 600.00GLUYS, MERRYN 267.00GRANT-TAYLOR, PAMELA 840.00HADLEY, KARL E 157.50HAMILTON CO TREASURER 10,518.40HENKE, DANIEL E 25.00HUANG, PATRICIA S 50.00INDIANA BUSINESS JOURNAL 55.00INTERPRETING SERVICES INC 100.00KCS GROUP LLC 25.00LAW OFFICE OF DEIDRA N HAYNES 1,260.00LOCHARD, KAREN 9.61LOPEZ LAW OFFICE PC 1,218.00LUNA LANGUAGE SERVICES 1,746.26M & M REPORTING INC 2,431.25MATTHEW BENDER & CO INC 761.92MCNEW, ROBIN 180.00MERIDIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC 4,775.00NELSON, CASANDRA 750.00OFFICE DEPOT 202.10PACIOR, PAUL 500.00READYREFRESH 17.80SIGNATURE GRAPHICS 622.00SWEITZERS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 4,699.23THE TIMES 12.74TRENNA S PARKER PC 1,253.06WEST PAYMENT CENTER 1,580.08

Grand Total: 44,170.4812/5/2016 RL2016-906-80-2

NOTICE OF PUBLICMEETING FOR

EAST-WESTTHOROUGHFARE

CORRIDORALTERNATIVES

WITHIN THE CITY OFNOBLESVILLE, INDIANA

This shall serve as public noticefor a Public InformationalMeeting that will be conductedby the City of Noblesville on the13th day of December, 2016.This meeting will discussinformation associated withpreliminary planning analysisand options for an East-WestThoroughfare Corridor inNoblesville (including ConnerStreet, Pleasant Street, RiverRoad, South Street and CarbonStreet) and transportation issuesrelated to the City’sThoroughfare Plan and RoadImpact Study. The meeting willbegin at 6:00 p.m. in RoomsA213 and A214 of NoblesvilleCity Hall at 16 South 10th Street.Please contact Mr. John Beery,Noblesville City Engineer, atjbeery@noblesville.in.us or 776-6330 with any questions or anyrequests for uniqueaccommodation.12/5/2016 RL2016NC-80-

Legal NoticeBoard of Zoning Appeals

The Hamilton County Board of Zoning Appeals North will meet onWednesday, December 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m in the Hamilton CountyCouncil/Commissioners’ Courtroom located in the Hamilton CountyGovernment and Judicial building at One Hamilton County Square,Noblesville, Indiana in order to hear the following petition: Docket No. N.B.Z.A.-R.V.-0014-12-2016A Requirement Variance concerning Article 3-B-Sec.3-1-(b) & 3-B-Sec. 3-3-(b) of the Hamilton County Zoning Ordinance No. 3-19-90,Art. 18-C-Sec.1-r as ammended, reduce front yd setback from zoningordinance required 110.0 ft down to 60.0 ft in order to add an additionto existing home and reduction of rear yard setback from 60.0 ft downto 30.0 ft. Project Address: 1725 W. 281st Sheridan IN. 46069 Legal Description Attached? NO The petition may be examined at the office of the Hamilton CountyPlan Commission, One Hamilton County Square, Suite 306,Noblesville, Indiana. Please call (317) 776-8490 should you have anyquestions. Interested parties may offer an oral opinion at the Hearing or may filewritten comments concerning the matter to be heard prior to or at theHearing. The Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be foundnecessary. Petitioner Name: Thomas Colvin. Date: 11/8/201612/5/2016 RL2016-905-80-2

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AND OF PUBLICHEARING CONCERNING DESIGNATION OF

ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA Notice is given that the Common Council of the City of Noblesvilleon the 22nd day of November, 2016, approved Resolution RC-43-16preliminarily designating an economic revitalization area within theCity of Noblesville. The substance of the resolution was a designationof parcels of real estate located at the northwest corner of PleasantStreet and Union Chapel Road, Noblesville, Indiana as a revitalizationarea, and making the improvements to real property within thatrevitalization area and the personal property investments within thatrevitalization area subject to a 3 year real property and 2 year personalproperty tax abatement pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-4.5(e) (4).A copy of the Resolution, including the designation of the areaaffected, is available for inspection at the office of the NoblesvilleClerk-Treasurer at 16 South 10th Street, Suite 270, Noblesville, IN46060. On December 20, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., the Noblesville CommonCouncil will consider a final Resolution confirming Resolution RC-43-16. Prior to the consideration of that hearing, the Noblesville CommonCouncil will hold a public hearing to hear all remonstrance andobjections from interested persons concerning the designationcontained in the Resolution. ss\Evelyn L. Lees Clerk City of Noblesville12/5/2016 RL2016-904-80-2

BEFORE THE HAMILTON COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARDIN THE MATTER OF

Anchorage Regulated DrainReconstruction of a portion of the Section 1 Arm

NOTICE

To Whom It May Concern and:____________________________ Notice is hereby given of the hearing of the Hamilton CountyDrainage Board concerning the reconstruction of the AnchorageRegulated Drain, Reconstruction of a portion of the Section 1 Arm onDecember 21, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in Commissioners Court, HamiltonCounty Judicial Center, One Hamilton County Square, Noblesville,Indiana. Construction and maintenance reports of the Surveyor and theSchedule of Assessments proposed by the Drainage Board have beenfiled and are available for public inspection in the office of theHamilton County Surveyor. Hamilton County Drainage Board Attest:Lynette Mosbaugh12/5/2016 RL2016-903-80-2

NOTICE OF EXECUTIVESESSIONOF THE

SHERIDAN TOWN COUN-CIL

Notice is hereby given that theSheridan Town Council willmeet in Executive Session at6:00 p.m. on Thursday,December 8, 2016 at theSheridan Town Hall located at506 South Main Street, Sheridan,IN 46069. As permitted under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b), the Town Councilwill meet in Executive Session todiscuss strategy with respect tolitigation under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(B) and interviews andnegotiations under IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(4). Sheridan Town Council12/5/2016

LEGAL NOTICEBOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

The Hamilton County Board of Zoning Appeals - South District willmeet on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. in theHamilton County Council/Commissioners' Courtroom located in theHamilton County Government and Judicial building at One HamiltonCounty Square, Noblesville, Indiana in order to hear the followingpetition: DOCKET NO. SBZA-R.V.-0015-12-2016 . A Requirement Variance concerning Article 3-B Sections 3-1-(b),2-(b), & 3-(b) / Article 14 Section 1-e / Article 18-C Sec. 1-r of theHamilton County Zoning Ordinance No. 3-19-90, as amended, in orderto: reduce the front yard setback from zoning ordinance required 145.0ft. down to 89.0 ft. / reduce the rear yard setback from zoningordinance required 60.0 ft. down to 46.0 ft. / reduce the side yardsetback from zoning ordinance required 25,0 ft, down to 14.0 ft. /allow an increase in the size of the existing legal non-conforminghouse by 78 % (4,196 sq. ft.) instead of zoning ordinance allowed 50% (3,553 sq. ft.) existing house size is 2,368 sq. ft. Project Address: 21218 Cyntheanne Road, Noblesville, IN 46060Parcel no.: 12-08-17-00-00-014.000 Zone District: A-2 Legal Description Attached? ( No ) The petition may be examined at the office of the Hamilton CountyPlan Commission, One Hamilton County Square, Suite 306,Noblesville, Indiana. Please call (317) 776-8490 should you have anyquestions. Interested parties may offer an oral opinion at the Hearing or may filewritten comments concerning the matter to be heard prior to or at theHearing, The Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be foundnecessary. Petitioner’s Name: Chad Thomas Date: 11/22/2016

NOTICECase No. 29D01-1610-MI-8867To all interested persons. Filed: 11/18/2016 8:11:13 AM Tammy Baitz Clerk HamiltonCounty, Indiana You are notified that a Petition to change name has been filed byLovie Snyder in 7 days last past to change the name of her son JonValentin Manzano to Jon Valentine Snyder. The petition was filed withthe Hamilton Superior Court Room 1 on the 10th day of October, 2016,and it will be heard on the 14th day of December 2016 at 10:30 o'clockam. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing of said Petitionand/or file objections thereto. The named Petitoner is represented by Raymond M. Adler, P.C.,136 South Ninth Street, Noblesville, IN 46060-2619, (317) 773-1974,ray@noblesville attorney .com. Dated 11/18/2016 Tammy Baitz Hamilton County Clerk11/28/2016, 12/5/2016, 12/12/2016 RL2016-603-80-2

State of Indiana In Hamilton County Circuit Court SS Case No. 29C01 1610 MI 9452County of HamiltonIN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF:Lonny Jordan Hatland

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Lonny Jordan Hatland whose mailing address is 8615 Shoe OverlookDr. Fishers IN. 46038, Hamilton County, Indiana hereby gives noticethat she/he has filed a petition in the Hamilton Circuit Court requestingthat his/her name be changed to Jordan L Hetland. Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition onthe 17th day of February 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Petitioner Kulbir Singh11/28/2016, 12/5/2016, 12/12/2016

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Hamilton Heights School Corporation invites the public to attendSchool Board meetings to finalize Grade Reconfiguration and

renovation projects as follows: Work session - 12/01/2016 - 5:30 p.m.- Hamilton Heights High School Media Center Special Board Meeting

- 12/08/2016 - 6:30 p.m.- Hamilton Heights High School MediaCenter Final Project Hearing – 12/22/2016 – 5:30 p.m. - Hamilton

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Sports

By RICHIE HALLReporter Sports EditorWith only one starter back from last

season, the new varsity players on thisyear's Fishers boys basketball team hasbeen ready to prove what they can do.

So far, they're proving themselves well.The Tigers beat Noblesville 60-47 Fridaynight at The Mill in the Hoosier CrossroadsConference opener for both teams. Aftertrailing early, Fishers used hot shooting andsolid defense to get the victory.

"We've got good shooters and we've gotdrivers, and we've got penetrators, andwe've got kids that can play 'D.'" said Tigerscoach Joe Leonard.

Noblesville jumped ahead 8-1 duringthe first three minutes of the game, withGrant Gremel scoring four points, includingtwo off a steal by Max Flinchum. Fishersresponded with a 10-1 run that quickly gotit ahead 11-9. Armaan Franklin and JamilTurner-Hall both hit 3-pointers during therun.

Franklin converted a traditional 3-pointplay to push the Tigers up 14-11 with aminute left in the period, but Flinchum tiedthe game at quarters' end with a 3-pointer.Flinchum would hit another '3' to getNoblesville ahead 17-16 early in the secondperiod.

Fishers got the lead back for good afterJeremy Szilagyi, who made five 3-pointersin the Tigers' opener Wednesday, made hisfirst long-range shot of the game to get histeam up 19-17. The Tigers never trailedafter that.

"This team, I feel is covered at almostevery angle as far as driving, and you'veseen how hard they defend," said Leonard.

Flinchum made another 3-pointer to getNoblesville within 23-22, but Fishers'Willie Jackson answered with his own '3,'then made a steal that led to an easy basketfor Turner-Hall. The half ended with theTigers ahead 31-25.

Noblesville got to within two pointstwice in the third quarter, with Flinchum's3-pointer cutting the Fishers lead to 34-32.The Tigers responded with a 6-0 run to getback ahead 40-32, and closed the quarterwith eight more unanswered points, withJoe Counts and Szilagyi making 3s.

Fishers finished the third period ahead48-36, and steadily increased its lead to

60-41 with 2:29 left in the fourth quarter,with the Millers scoring the game's last sixpoints.

Jackson finished with 16 points, whileFranklin scored 10. Szilagyi totaled three3-pointers in the game for nine points.Overall, the Tigers shot 22-of-35 from thefield, or 63 percent.

"Give Fishers credit," said Noblesvillecoach Brian McCauley. "I thought theymade some shots. We had some defensivebreakdowns that allowed them to get somelooks.

"When they shoot that percentage forthe game, we're not going to beat manyteams. So we got to continue to get betterdefensively and that's what we got to focuson in practice."

Flinchum drained four 3-pointers on hisway to 22 points, while Gremel scored 10points.

Friday’s game was the only contest ofthe week for the Millers, but it was thesecond of three for Fishers, who had to waituntil last week to open their season.

The Tigers started Wednesday with a78-65 victory over Indianapolis Manual.Fishers led 17-14 after the first quarter and33-25 at halftime. Turner-Hall scored 23points, while his classmate Szilagyi drainedfive 3-pointers off the bench on his way to23 points. Sophomore Franklin added 10points.

"We had really good guard playtonight," said Leonard. He was alsoimpressed with the shooting of Szilagyi.

"We might have found us a really niceshooter," said the coach.

Fishers dropped its first game of theseason Saturday, falling to Beloit Memorial68-61 at the BSN Shootout in Brownsburg.

The Tigers fell behind 14-12 after thefirst quarter and 35-30 at halftime. Fisherscut Beloit's lead to 48-47 after threequarters, but Beloit scored 20 points in thefourth period to seal the game.

Willie Jackson scored 21 points,including an incredible 13-of-14 effort fromthe free throw line. Joe Counts added 12points; both he and Jeremy Szilagyi madetwo 3-pointers.

Noblesville, now 1-2, plays back-to-back games next weekend at The Mill,hosting Carmel on Friday and Anderson onSaturday. Fishers is now 2-1, and hosts theGreyhounds on Saturday.

Hot-shooting Fishers beats NoblesvilleBoys basketball...

Reporter photo by Kent Graham

Noblesville’s Grant Gremel scored 10 points for the Millersduring their game with Fishers Friday night at The Mill. Picturedfor the Tigers is Jason Slain.

The Westfield boys basketball teamopened its season with a 58-53 loss atPendleton Heights Tuesday.

The Shamrocks trailed 10-6 after thefirst quarter and 30-18 at halftime.Westfield fought back to within 56-53towards the end of the game, but wasforced to foul and the Arabians made theirfree throws.

Caleb Welch led the 'Rocks with 25points on 10-of-16 shooting. IanKristensen scored 14 points and pulledseven rebounds, while Welch grabbed six.Welch also hit two 3-pointers.

Westfield travels to Zionsville onFriday to open Hoosier CrossroadsConference play

Westfield lost its Hoosier CrossroadsConference opener at Zionsville Friday bythe score of 57-34.

The Shamrocks trailed by just 10-9after the first quarter, but the Eaglesjumped out to a 29-16 halftime lead andwere in control from there. Westfield wasled by Ian Kristensen with 14 points andsix rebounds.

Jonah Welch chipped in 12 points andfive rebounds, and had three blocked shots.Caleb Welch dished out four assists.

The 'Rocks are now 0-2 for the season.Westfield will be back in action  nextSaturday, Dec. 10, playing New Palestinein its home opener.

‘Rocks openseason withtwo losses

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By RICHIE HALLReporter Sports EditorIt's safe to say that Hamilton Heights

stole the show duringits home openerSaturday.

The Huskiestotaled nine steals,and made severalother big defensiveplays, to pick up avictory over GuerinCatholic 57-46 at theHusky Dome. Thevictory evensHeights' record at 2-2for the season, whilethe Golden Eagles are

1-2.The first quarter was a tight one until

the end, when Sterling Weatherford's 3-pointer gave the Huskies a 14-9 lead.Weatherford had already begun the quarterwith a pair of layins, and another basket byTyler Wiltermood put Heights up 6-4.Guerin answered with a 3-pointers by ZachMunson to put his team ahead 7-6.

Austin Sauerteig then made his own '3,'and that gave the Huskies the lead for goodat 9-7. The Huskies got the ball back on asteal, with Max Wahl finishing the play offwith a basket.

"We played great defense, and I'm realproud of our guys," said Heights coachChad Ballenger. "Really, the last twonights, we've done a great job defensively.It's a great comeback win, coming off oflast night, because we played really welllast night until the fourth quarter, and aboutthe last four minutes, the bottom droppedout. So it was really good for our guys tocome back and play like we did."

Weatherford began the second periodwith a three-point play, and the Huskieswould carry the momentum to a 23-13 latein the quarter. The Golden Eagles ended thehalf with a 7-0 run, with Matthew Godfrey's3-pointer cutting the Heights lead to five,then another Godfrey basket made thehalftime score 23-20.

But the Huskies began the second halfwith a quick 8-0 run, and were able to hangon to that advantage for the second half.Anytime GC got the lead below 10, Heightswould make a big basket to get its lead backinto double-digits. Max Wahl's 3-pointergot the Huskies ahead 37-27, and Caymn

Lutz scored four consecutive points late inthe quarter.

Heights had one last run in the fourthperiod, with six unanswered points to openup a 57-42 lead. Sauerteig made another3-pointer, and Lutz drained three freethrows.

Lutz and Wiltermood were the leadingscorers for the Huskies, with 13 points each.Weatherford added 12 points and Sauerteigscored 10. Weatherford pulled sevenrebounds and Sauerteig had six, withWiltermood and Drayden Thomas eachgetting five boards. Wahl handed out sixassists.

Jack Hansen and Kian Sills each scored11 for Guerin Catholic, with Godfreyadding 10. Hansen earned a double-doublewith 14 rebounds, with Cameron Dixongetting five. Hansen had three blockedshots, and Sills made two blocks.

"I'm disappointed with the way we'replaying this early in the season," saidGolden Eagles coach Pete Smith. "Heightsplayed like men, and we played like boys.For three games and the Cathedralscrimmage now,  we have not played strongphysically enough. Heights did a nice jobof exploiting us defensively.  Meanwhilewe committed too many unforced andcareless turnovers. Sterling has become areal nice leader for his team, and they allfed off of it tonight."

FRIDAY GAMESGuerin Catholic fell 62-54 to Roncalli

in the first-ever Circle City Conferencegame.

The Golden Eagles (1-1) dugthemselves into a big hole with "poor shotselection and fouls," said Coach Pete Smith.His team shot 13 3-point shots in the firsthalf and only connected on three.

The Rebels (2-0) fed off of the two pointguards' absence and raced to a 30-13 secondquarter lead before a 3-point field goal byWill Morris and Luke Godfrey's '3' cut thehalftime lead of Roncalli's to 30-19.

Hansen scored 10 of his 16 points in thethird quarter powered the Golden Eagles totie the game 40-all heading into the fourthquarter. But Roncalli's senior standoutChristian Stewart's 13 points in the finalstanza on his way to a game-high 31 pointswere too much for Smith's ball club Fridaynight.

"We showed a lot of grit in the thirdquarter comeback, but we have to defendbetter. We shot 7 free throws and they shot25. That's not Guerin Catholic Basketball;we normally find ways to shoot more freethrows that our opponents. That really hurtour chances," said Smith.

Also on Friday, Hamilton Heightsdropped a 57-48 game at New Castle. Thefirst three quarters were back and forth,with the Huskies led 19-16 after the firstquarter, the Trojans up 28-27 at halftime,and Heights ahead 40-37 after threequarters. But New Castle scored 20 pointsin the fourth, while holding the Huskies toeight.

Weatherford scored 13 points forHeights, and also grabbed seven reboundsand blocked two shots. Sauerteig andWiltermood both scored nine points;Sauerteig drained three 3-pointers.

Guerin Catholic opened its season

Tuesday by beating Herron 61-41 at theEagles Nest.

The Golden Eagles leaped out to a 20-5lead after the first quarter, then were ahead28-9 at halftime. Smith was obviouslypleased with his team's defensive effort,noting that 11 GC players took to the courtin the first half.

"The constant was they all played verygood defense in the first half," said Smith.

Hansen earned a double-double with 21points and 12 rebounds; he also made three3-pointers. Cameron Dixon was rightbehind, with 13 points and nine rebounds.Godfrey also had a double-double, as headded 11 points and handed out 10 assists.

The Huskies host Lewis Cass on Fridayto open Hoosier Conference play, thenwelcome Delta on Saturday. GuerinCatholic travels to Brebeuf Jesuit on Fridayfor a Circle City Conference game, thenheads to Muncie Central on Saturday.

Huskies steal home opener over GC

Wahl

Reporter photo by Brian Reddick

Kian Sills scored 11 points for Guerin Catholic in its Saturday game with Hamilton

Sheridan split its two games last week, falling toClinton Prairie 72-57 in a Friday home game, then winningon the road Saturday at Anderson Prep, 46-41.

Sheridan got off to a good start against Clinton PrairieFriday, but the Gophers came back in the second and thirdquarters and eventually won. The Blackhawks led 16-5after the first quarter. The Gophers then outscored the'Hawks 42-19 in the middle two periods, stretching a 30-26halftime lead into a 47-35 third quarter advantage.

Jack Waitt led Sheridan with 18 points, draining five3-pointers along the way. Aiden Roaten scored 15 pointsand earned a double-double by pulling 10 rebounds. DrakeDelph handed out six assists to go along with five boards.

At Anderson Prep, the Blackhawks led 16-13 after thefirst quarter, but the Jets came back to tie the game at 22-22at halftime. Sheridan was able to slowly build a lead in thesecond half.

Aiden Roaten earned a double-double, scoring 17points and pulling 12 rebounds. Roaten was 9-of-12 fromthe free throw line. Tanner Swindle had six rebounds andNicholas Burnell pulled five.

The Blackhawks will play three games this week. FirstSheridan travel to Faith Christian on Tuesday for a 7:30p.m. game, then host Clinton Central on Friday to openHoosier Heartland Conference play. Sheridan finishes itsweek with a game at Tipton on Saturday.

Blackhawks split weekend games

The University Trailblazers completed a weekendsweep with a 53-38 win over Speedway Saturday night atThe U Center.

Coming off a 62-48 win at Cent-ral Christian Fridaynight, University was led in scoring by Emerson Halbleib(17 points) and David Howard (14 points).

Trailblazer coach Brandon Lafferman was happy withhis team's performance.  "We had a four win weekend andplayed great tonight." (University's junior varsity pickedup a pair of wins as well this weekend.)

University took a 14-9 lead in the first quarter as aresult of some crisp passing.  The Blazers assisted on allsix of their first quarter field goals and the ball movementcontinued throughout the game as they racked up 18 assistson 19 field goals.  Junior point guard Zack Hodgin had sixhelpers, with classmate Ethan Sickels adding five assists.

The Trailblazers raced to a 21-9 lead early in the

second quarter, but scored only two points in the last fiveminutes of the half and led just 23-17 at halftime.

The third quarter followed a similar script as Universityjumped out to a 33-21 lead before the Sparkplugs scoredseven straight.  A pair of free throws by Josh Alford anda Halbleib basket, two of his nine third quarter points,pushed to the lead to 37-28 at the end of the third.

Speedway scored just six points in the first six and ahalf minutes of the fourth period as University built acomfortable double digit lead.  "We had great second halfdefense that led to good offense," remarked Lafferman.

Howard led University with nine rebounds while JoshWatson grabbed six caroms.

On Friday, Josh Alford had 23 points to lead Universityto a 62-48 road win over the Central Christian Chargers.

Alford has 16 first half points as University raced to a14 point halftime lead and held a double digit lead for most

of the second half.Howard had 11 points and Sickels nine for the Blazers.

 Sickels and Hodgin handed out six assists each. Halbleibhad nine rebounds, seven points and four blocked shots. University shot 20-24 on two point field goals in the game.

University jumped to an early 12-7 before the CentralChristian battled back to the game at 12.  An Alford basketgave University a 14-12 lead with seven seconds left thefirst quarter and the visitors never trailed again. Alford had10 points in the opening quarter.

University is now 3-1 and will prepare for a pair ofhome games next week at The U Center.  The Trailblazerswill welcome Sectional 58 rival Bethesda ChristianFriday  and host defending Class 1A State ChampionLiberty Christian Saturday.

Two easy victories for Trailblazers

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The University Trailblazers completed a weekendsweep with a 53-38 win over Speed-way Saturday night at The U Center.

Coming off a 62-48 win at Cent-ral Christian Friday night, Universitywas led in scoring by Emerson Hal-bleib (17 points) and David Howard(14 points).

Trailblazer coach Brandon Laf-ferman was happy with his team'sperformance.   "We had a four winweekend and played great tonight."(University's junior varsity picked upa pair of wins as well this weekend.)

University took a 14-9 lead in thefirst quarter as a result of some crisp passing.  The Blazersassisted on all six of their first quarter field goals and theball movement continued throughout the game as they

racked up 18 assists on 19 field goals.  Junior point guardZack Hodgin had six helpers, with classmate Ethan Sickelsadding five assists.

The Trailblazers raced to a 21-9 lead early in thesecond quarter, but scored only two points in the last fiveminutes of the half and led just 23-17 at halftime.

The third quarter followed a similar script as Universityjumped out to a 33-21 lead before the Sparkplugs scoredseven straight.  A pair of free throws by Josh Alford anda Halbleib basket, two of his nine third quarter points,pushed to the lead to 37-28 at the end of the third.

Speedway scored just six points in the first six and ahalf minutes of the fourth period as University built acomfortable double digit lead.  "We had great second halfdefense that led to good offense," remarked Lafferman.

Howard led University with nine rebounds while JoshWatson grabbed six caroms.

On Friday, Josh Alford had 23 points to lead University

to a 62-48 road win over the Central Christian Chargers.Alford has 16 first half points as University raced to a

14 point halftime lead and held a double digit lead for mostof the second half.

Howard had 11 points and Sickels nine for the Blazers. Sickels and Hodgin handed out six assists each. Halbleibhad nine rebounds, seven points and four blocked shots. University shot 20-24 on two point field goals in the game.

University jumped to an early 12-7 before the CentralChristian battled back to the game at 12.  An Alford basketgave University a 14-12 lead with seven seconds left thefirst quarter and the visitors never trailed again. Alford had10 points in the opening quarter.

University is now 3-1 and will prepare for a pair ofhome games next week at The U Center.  The Trailblazerswill welcome Sectional 58 rival BethesdaChristian Friday night and host defending Class 1A StateChampion Liberty Christian Saturday night.

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Two easy victories for Trailblazers

Carmel picked up an easy Metropolitan Conference victory on Friday, cruising pastLawrence Central 65-29 at the Eric Clark Activity Center.

The Greyhounds led 14-7 after the first quarter, then leapedahead 38-13 at halftime. Sterling Brown drained four 3-pointerson his way to leading all scorers with 16 points.

Luke Heady added 10 points, Jalen Whack scored eight, andthree more players - Eddie Gill, PJ Baron and John-Michael Mulloy- contributed seven points. Baron grabbed 12 rebounds, Mulloyhad seven and Mike Pitz got five boards. Alex Falender handedout five assists.

On Saturday, Carmel had a perfect night at the free throw lineon Saturday, and did pretty well shooting from the field, too. TheClass 4A No. 6 Greyhounds cruised to a 75-32 win at PendletonHeights.

Carmel led 25-9 after the first quarter and 41-15 at halftime,then finished the game with a 24-7 run in the fourth period. Jalen Whack and PJ Baroneach scored 14 points for the 'Hounds, with Whack draining four 3-pointers. JohnMichael Mulloy earned a double-double with 12 rebounds to go along with his 10 points.Sterling Brown and Baron both had six boards.

As a team, Carmel was 20-of-20 from the free throw line. Baron and Eddie Gill wereboth 5-for-5, with Mulloy and Brown both making all four of their foul shots. AlexJackson added two more free throws.

Carmel travels to Noblesville on Friday. then heads to Fishers on Saturday.

Carmel overwhelms opponents

Whack

Hamilton Southeastern blasted to its first Hoosier Crossroads Conference win ofthe season Friday, beating 94-44 at the Royals' gym.

Southeastern led 21-9 after the first quarter and 48-22 athalftime. The Royals scored at least 21 points in all four periods,outscoring Avon 22-4 in the fourth quarter. Zach Gunn led HSEwith 21 points and seven rebounds, with Aaron Etherington andJack Davidson both adding 12 points. Etherington also pulled sixrebounds, and Davidson handed out three assists. The Royals shot64.4 percent for the game, while holding the Orioles to 32.1percent shooting.

Southeastern scored a comeback victory at the Ohio ValleyHoops Classic on Saturday, beating Lakota East 55-51.

The Royals trailed 31-22 at halftime and 45-37 after threequarters. In the fourth period, Southeastern forced four turnoversby Lakota East and held it to six points.

Jack Davidson scored 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting, with Connor Rotterman adding14 points. Zach Gunn pulled five rebounds.

The Royals return home next Friday to host 4A No. 3 North Central and UCLArecruit Kris Wilkes.

HSE blasts Avon, comesback over Lakota East

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Girls basketball

An outstanding fourth quarter broughtWestfield back from a double-digit deficitto a big victory at The Rock Wednesday.

The Shamrocks beat Mount Vernon34-29. Westfield trailed 26-16 after threequarters, but outscored the Marauders 18-3in the fourth period.

Sophia Kreag scored 11 points forWestfield. Jade Shipley was next in linewith 10 points; that included a perfect8-of-8 effort from the free throw line. ZoePentecost led the Shamrocks reboundingwith four boards. Annabelle O'Hairblocked two shots.

Westfield lost to Rushville 55-46 onSaturday. Stats from that game wereunavailable.

The ‘Rocks host Carmel on Tuesdayand Zionsville on Friday.

‘Rocks get comebackwin over Mount Vernon

Hamilton Heights dropped a closegame at PendletonHeights onWednesday, by thescore of 41-38.

The Huskiestrailed 10-9 afterthe first quarter, butrallied to lead 18-15at halftime. TheArabians, who arereceiving votes inthe Class 4A poll,scored 21 points inthe fourth period.

Kayla Kirtley and Ashton Runnereach scored 14 points for Heights; Kirtleydrained three 3-pointers. Ana Collargrabbed eight rebounds and also blockedtwo shots. Kirtley pulled seven rebounds,with Runner and Lauryn Wiley bothgetting five boards.

Heights is now 4-3 for the season, andhosts Northwestern next Tuesday to openHoosier Conference play. The Huskiesthen welcome Lapel on Saturday.

Huskies fallto Pendleton

Fishers dropped a Saturday afternoongame to Mooresville 68-41 on Saturday.

The Pioneers led 11-5 after the firstquarter and 29-17 at halftime. KenediLondon scored nine points for the Tigers,with Toni Grace and Alexandra Bankovichboth adding eight. Lydia Stullken grabbedsix rebounds, and Tamia Perryman had five.

Fishers is now 5-5. The Tigers travel toPlainfield on Tuesday and host Noblesvilleon Friday.

Tigers lose toMooresville

Kirtley

The Carmel girls basketball team wasdealt its first loss of the season on Tuesday,as the Class 4A No. 1 Greyhounds fell to 4ANo. 5 Lawrence North 55-45 at the EricClark Activity Center.

The Wildcats jumped out to a 16-11 leadafter the first quarter, but the Greyhoundscame roaring back, only allowing LN twopoints in the second period. Carmel led25-18 at halftime, but the Wildcats took thelead back after three quarters, 34-33, andthen poured in another 21 points in thefourth period.

Tomi Taiwo led the 'Hounds with 12points, while Jasmine McWilliams scored10 points and also grabbed five rebounds.Amy Dilk had seven points, handed outseven assists and got five rebounds. OliviaChristy hit two 3-pointers.

The Carmel girls basketball team tookcare of Warren Central 62-38 in an awayMetropolitan Conference game on Friday.

The Greyhounds led 19-12 after the firstquarter, then dominated the second periodto take a 34-14 halftime lead. Tomi Taiwo

made four 3-pointers in the game, and ledCarmel with 24 points.

Dilk added 10 points, and also pulledseven rebounds. McWilliams grabbed eightboards and Blake Smith had 6.

Carmel is now 2-1 in the MIC and 7-1overall. The 'Hounds play three games thisweek, first traveling to Westfield onTuesday. Carmel hosts Brownsburg onFriday, then plays a Saturday MIC gamewith Center Grove at Bankers LifeFieldhouse.

Greyhounds split MIC games

University lost its first game of theseason Tuesday, falling to BethesdaChristian 51-37 at the "U" Center.

Lindsey Syrek earned a double-doubleof 16 points and 11 rebounds, and also madenine blocked shots. Natalie Nickless hit apair of 3-pointers, while Emma Caressdished out four assists.

University sailed past Anderson Prep

69-20 in a Thursday night away game thatwas also the Trailblazers' first PioneerConference game of the season.

Syrek had another double-double, thisone of 21 points and 10 rebounds, and alsoblocked seven shots. Nickless made three3-pointers, finishing with 11 points.

Lily Snyder also had 11 points and madefive steals. Caress chipped in eight points.

Klemsz had two blocks, and Honor Cosbyhanded out five assists.

The 'Blazers are now 6-1, and play threegames this week. University travels toInternational on Tuesday, then will play twoPioneer Conference games, first at MuncieBurris on Thursday, then back home againstLiberty Christian on Saturday.

UHS falls to Bethesda, trounces Anderson Prep

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By RICHIE HALLReporter Sports EditorHamilton Southeastern got off to a

hot-shooting start Wednesday, and thatcarried the Royals to a Hoosier CrossroadsConference girls basketball victory.

The Royals, who are ranked No. 7 inClass 4A and No. 12 in the one-class poll,beat Noblesville 65-47 at The Mill.Southeastern quickly opened up a double-digit lead on the Millers in the first quarter,and were able to hold that margin for mostof the game, except in the late stage of thethird period when Noblesville made a run.

Southeastern is now 2-0 in the HCC and8-2 overall, while the Millers dropped to1-2 in the conference and 4-5 overall.

The Royals scored the first nine pointsof the game, all on 3-pointers. Tayah Irvingot the first long-range basket, then BreLloyd threw in two more downtown shots.Noblesville's Emily Kiser stopped the runwith four points on a pair of free throws anda layin, but HSE ended the period on a 9-1run.

"We shot the ball pretty well," saidRoyals coach Chris Huppenthal. "I guessI'm concerned about was we put them at thefree throw line early and a lot, which wasn'tsomething we wanted to do. We weatheredthe storm. Credit them, they forced us intosome mistakes."

Southeastern extended its 18-5 first-quarter advantage to 35-15 midway throughthe second period. Lloyd scored 11 pointsin that quarter, including a span of seven ina row - two putbacks sandwiched another3-pointer.

Noblesville did score eight unansweredpoints late in the period, and that helped theMillers comeback to within 36-23 athalftime. Kiser scored six points, includingfour free throws, while Maddie Knighthelped out with a pair of foul shots.

Noblesville kept working away in thethird quarter, and started to cut into theRoyals lead by the end of the period.Knight's 3-pointer got the lead underdouble-digits, and Mallory Johnson's '3' had

the Millers within 44-38, which is wherethe third quarter ended.

"I thought our defensive pressurepicked up and that changed the wholegame," said Noblesville coach DonnaBuckley. "We were able to get into sometrapping stuff and turn them over. Got acouple easy layups that really, I thoughtchanged the game. And we got it all the waydown to six, then I thought we just ran outof gas."

But the Royals got two quick basketsby Malea Jackson and Sydney Parrish topush the lead back up to 48-38. Johnson andKnight each scored to get Noblesvillewithin eight, but Jackson's 3-pointer got thelead back into double digits for good at53-42. The Royals then made a 12-1 run totake control of the game.

Lloyd scored 20 points, including three3-pointers. Jackson added 11 points, andParrish's two '3s' were part of her 10 points.Jackson led the rebounding with six boards.

Amaya Hamilton blocked two shots. Ninedifferent players scored for HSE.

"We're comfortable with our kids andthe kids coming off the bench," saidHuppenthal.

Kiser scored 19 points for the Millers,and also pulled nine rebounds, made foursteals and blocked two shots. Johnson hit apair of 3-pointers on her way to 11 points.

SATURDAY GAMESSoutheastern won a road game against

a good Greenfield-Central team 58-45 onSaturday.

The Royals opened the game bybuilding a 15-5 lead after the first quarter,then extended their lead to 37-19 at halftime.

Syndey Parrish earned a double-double,scoring 18 points and grabbing 12 reboundsShe also made four steals and two blockedshots. Amaya Hamilton also had 18 points;she got six rebounds and blocked two shots.Bre Lloyd had a solid offensive game, with10 points and seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, Noblesville fell to NorthCentral, the No. 3-ranked team in Class 4A,82-55 in a Saturday road game.

The Panthers led 20-10 after the firstquarter, but the Millers worked their wayback to within 36-31 at halftime. NorthCentral ran away with the second half,though, outscoring Noblesville 46-24.

Emily Kiser scored 20 points for theMillers, pulled nine rebounds and alsoblocked two shots. Mallory Johnson added10 points, while Sam Salmon hit three3-pointers for nine points. Johnson andMaddie Knight both hit two 3s. Johnsonand Brooke Herron both dished out fiveassists, with Knight handing out four.

Southeastern is now 9-2, and hostsPendleton Heights on Tuesday, then travelsto Avon on Friday for a Hoosier CrossroadsConference game.

Noblesville is now 4-6 for the season,and travels to Fishers on Friday for an HCCgame.

Fast start helps Royals to victory over NHS

Reporter photo by Kent Graham

Noblesville’s Olivia Morales looks to the basket while being guarded by Hamilton Southeastern’s Olivia Kegley.

Sheridan cruised to a 70-23 victory overFrankfort Wednesday at Hobbs Hall.

The Blackhawks led 16-7 after the firstquarter, then poured in 31 points in thesecond period to take a 47-12 lead intohalftime. Sheridan never allowed the HotDogs more than nine points in a quarter.

Brittany Welch scored 28 points andpulled seven rebounds, while Audrey Reedcontributed 21 points, including a 9-of-10performance from the free throw line.

Welch and Jillian O'Flaherty both made two3-pointers. O'Flaherty had five steals, withHeather Barker getting four steals. Reed hadtwo blocked shots.

The Blackhawks, who received votes inthis week's ICGSA Class 2A poll, improvedto 4-1 after the victory. They travel toTaylor on Friday for a Hoosier HeartlandConference game.

The Sheridan girls basketball team gotan easy Hoosier Heartland Conference win

on Friday, beating Taylor 63-29 in an awaygame.

The Blackhawks were in front from thebeginning, leading 14-2 after the firstquarter and 42-7 at halftime. BrittanyWelch scored 21 points to lead Sheridan,and earned a double-double by pulling 11rebounds.

Audrey Reed added 17 points, grabbed

seven rebounds and made five steals, whileJillian O'Flaherty scored nine and handedout four assists. Nixon Williams scored sixpoints, making all three of her field goalattempts.

Sheridan is now 2-0 in conference playand 5-1 overall. The 'Hawks host ClintonCentral on Tuesday in another Hoosiercontest, then travel to Carroll on Thursday.

Sheridan girls win two games easily