HCR daily 2014-10-02

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014
Sheridan, Noblesville, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield
TODAY’S WEATHER
Vol. 1, No. 201
Slight chance of showers today, with
showers likely tonight.
HIGH: 82
LOW: 64
Emergency Management Exercise
Hamilton County Emergency Management conducted its annual Local Emergency Planning Committee / Emergency
Management Exercise at Riverview Health
on Wednesday.
The exercise tested the Local Emergency Planning Committee Plan and County
Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan. There were representatives from approximately 20 partner agencies for a total
of 65 participants. Agency reps came from
Hospitals, Water Companies, Public Safety,
Hamilton County Departments, Energy,
Health and Hospitals, Private Sector, Nonprofit Sector and reps who would be represented in the Emergency Operations Center.
The exercise focuses on a water issue
due to a straight line wind event coupled
with a hazardous materials incident. Additionally the exercise stressed the water systems to identity contingency plans in the
event customers were affected.
Bringing agencies together is a big step
in creating resiliency in our Community.
Photo provided
While the exercise did test plans we want to
make sure our residents are doing their part Hamilton County Emergency Management conducted its Local Emergency Planning Committee/Emergency Management
to help. encourage all residents to have a kit Exercise on Wednesday. A total of 65 people from approximately 20 partner agencies participated in the exercise.
that has 72 hours worth of food, water,
clothing and medication and have a plan to
"We are extremely grateful for the time said Emergency Management Director Tom ships built today will ensure we continue to
activate in the aftermath of a disaster.
and energy placed on the exercise today," Sivak. "Continuing to build upon relation- build a disaster resilient community."
Young writers
today are more
right on target
By DON JELLISON
Reporter Editor
When Jeff Jellison, publisher of the
Hamilton County
Reporter, advised
me that weekly a
student,
or
students,
from
Sheridan
High
School
would
write a column, my
mind immediately
jumped back to my
high school days.
(For all you
wise guys, yes, there isn’t much left of
my mind to be jumping around, and, yes,
I did attend and graduated from high
school).
When I was a student at Noblesville,
the Daily Ledger every school year
would weekly publish a column written
by two students. It always was two girls,
and for good reason. The only boys in
Mrs. Offutt’s journalism class, me and a
friend, didn’t have any interest in writing
a gossip column.
The column was called the Looking
Glass, I think.
It wasn’t exactly a gossip column.
Lots of valuable school information
came from those writings.
But, when gossip was the subject,
that’s when things got interesting.
I can’t speak for the girls, but we
boys read the Looking Glass mainly to
find out who had the latest hot date. Or,
has one of the hottest chicks in school
broken up with the football quarterback
and now is up for grabs for rest of the
guys? Hopefully, as we read that column
each week, there was nothing about any
of us dating two different girls at the
same time, without the other being aware
until reading it in print in the Daily
Ledger.
Times have changed. Young people
today don’t think like we did back in the
old days.
Reporter photo by Richie Hall
Noblesville firefighter Joe Scheumann shows off one of the Noblesville Fire Department’s special breast cancer awareness
shirts. The shirts feature the traditional pink ribbon, which has become the symbol for breast cancer awareness. The department
will sell the shirts at its annual Pancake Breakfast this Saturday.
Noblesville firefighters go pink
for breast cancer awareness
Members of the Noblesville Fire Department are trading in their normal uniform for a touch of pink during the month of October.
Throughout the month fire fighters in Noblesville will be wearing special shirts to help bring awareness to breast cancer, the
country’s leading cause of death in women. Fire Fighters are joining many organizations and groups to do their part to encourage early
testing and screening as a way to help save lives.
As part of the department’s annual kick off to Fire Prevention Month the Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting its annual Pancake
Breakfast this Saturday, Oct. 4 at NFD’s Station 71 (135 S. 9th St.) where the public will have the opportunity to purchase this month’s
special breast cancer awareness t-shirts just like the one fire fighters will respond in all month. The t-shirts are black with pink text that
includes the traditional pink ribbon on the front of the shirt, indicating the department’s commitment to awareness for early detection
and treatment in cancer among women.
Proceeds from the sale of shirts will benefit the Megan S. Ott Foundation, a young Noblesville mother who lost her battle with
cancer in 2010. Last year, the Noblesville Ladies Auxiliary and the Noblesville Professional Firefighters Local 4416 donated $1,300 in
proceeds from the special edition T-Shirt sales.
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Obituaries
Arnold H. Boles
December 28, 1934 - September 29,
2014
Arnold H. Boles, 79, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014 at
Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on December 28,
1934 to Roscoe and Janie (Costin) Boles in Crab Orchard, Tennessee.
Arnold was a forklift operator for Brockway Glass in Lapel,
where he had also been a Union rep. He proudly served his country
in the U.S. Navy and was a Korean War veteran.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan Boles; brother,
Don Garry Boles; sisters, Fay Cloud, Rita Boles, Helen Wheeler,
Sue Edens and Joyce Poe; daughter, Cindi; step-son, Michael Deering; and step-daughter, Lynn Phifer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter,
Gloria; sons, Howie and David; and sister, Louise Gang.
Visitation will be Friday, October 3, 2014 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Randall &
Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street in Noblesville, with graveside services and
burial beginning at 12:30 pm at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721
Pleasant Street, Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060.
Condolences: www.randallroberts.com.
Frederick E. Parker III
February 29, 1948 - September 28, 2014
Frederick E. Parker III is a legend.
He believed in and lived the American dream. Being a Leap
Year baby, it was obvious from the beginning that he was going to
be a unique human being. Fred spent his life making life easier,
more fun, and more fulfilling for everyone who was lucky enough
to know him. If you've ever watched the Cicero fireworks or gone
down the slide at the Forrest Park pool, this is the man that made
that happen. Fred took an incalculable number of people to the Indy
500, Colts games, Pacers games, or the Kentucky Derby. Fred's
generosity and love for his friends, family, dogs, the Colts, and
community were unparalleled. Nothing with Fred was ever good,
because he made it great.
Fred could lift you with his humor in good times and in bad. If you were lucky enough
to be called his friend, he was on your side forevermore. Fred was also a born salesman
and leader, running FEPCO for 39 years, a company he founded in his attic in 1975. He
also was involved in sales for Lamb Company, and was a school teacher in Michigan.
Frederick E. Parker III, 66, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, September 28,
2014. He was born on February 29, 1948. He is preceded in death by his father Frederick
E. Parker Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Jill Parker; mother, Rufina Parker Apple; son, Derick
Parker (wife Lisa Parker); daughter, Devon Parker Alsup (husband John Alsup); sister,
Pam Uhley (husband Lance Uhley); service dog, Woofer; several granddogs; and countless friends.
An open house celebration of Fred's life will be held at Lutz's Steakhouse on Sunday,
October 5, 2014 starting at 2:29 PM.
In honor of Fred Parker and his service dog Woofer, memorial contributions may be
made in Fred's name in lieu of flowers to Paws With A Cause (www.pawswithacause.org).
Condolences: www.randallroberts.com
Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things
willing to live honestly.
- Hebrews 13:18
50 Years Ago
October 2, 1964
Newman Hodson of the Hamilton County Highway Department reported 85 miles
of blacktop had been completed so far in the county this year.
Be aware of farm
equipment on roads
During this time of year farmers are out
harvesting their crops which means large
farm equipment will be on the roadways.
As the farmers move their equipment from
field to field motorists are reminded to exercise caution on the roadways particularly
on county roads. Remember, some farm
implements are much wider than the normal
vehicle using the roadways and motorists
may need to slow down, move over, and
perhaps even come to a stop to allow these
large pieces of machinery to pass.
The Indiana State Police offers the below safety tip reminders.
Tips for farmers:
•Have all lighting and placards on your
equipment as required by law.
•When parking equipment along the road
while in the field, make certain it is visible
at night.
•Avoid traveling on state and U.S. highways during rush hour traffic.
•Wear Hiigh Visibility or reflective clothing when working so as to be seen by mo-
JELLISON
For example, the first column coming
out of Sheridan, written by sophomore
Victoria Zetterberg, had the headline:
“Technology: Pulling us together or pushing
us apart?”
Remembering back to my sophomore
year, I’m not even sure I could spell the
word technology. Probably couldn’t do it
now without Victoria’s help.
The second, and latest, column was
written by Catherine Gibson, who
questioned the dress code at Sheridan.
Remembering my days writing for The
Millstream, had I questioned anything, very
torists and farm workers.
•Indiana Code 9-21-5-7 requires operators
of vehicles being driven at a speed below
the posted limit to move over to the right at
their first opportunity if three or more vehicles are following to allow those vehicles to
safely pass.
Tips for motorists:
•Be patient when traveling behind farm
equipment; farmers have the same rights as
automobile drivers to operate their equipment on the roads.
•When approaching farm equipment from
the opposite direction, pull to the right of
the traveled portion of the road and allow
the equipment to pass.
•Always be cautious when approaching
farm equipment parked on the side of the
road. Someone may be getting into or out of
the equipment or performing maintenance.
•Be especially vigilant in watching for farm
equipment on two lane roads, and around
dusk when conditions can make the equipment harder to see.
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shortly I would have been in Principal J.B.
Stephens’ office.
Yes, indeed, times have changed, and if
you read Victoria and Catherine, you must
be feeling like I’m feeling. Times have
changed for the good.
Jeff has invited all Hamilton County
high schools to jump on the youth
bandwagon and send us weekly columnists.
At Sheridan, the columns come from an
English class, taught by Mrs. Abigayle
Linville.
If your school is interested in sharing
with the rest of Hamilton County, give Jeff
a call at 408-5548.
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Photo provided by Peggy Georgi
Members of the Heights’ Student Government took to the streets to paint the storefronts of local businesses to show their support for the Hamilton Heights Huskies.
Heights Homecoming Parade set for Friday
Hamilton Heights Homecoming is set
for this Friday, October 3 with a colorthemed decor for a fleet of class gators this
year. The senior class has selected green;
junior class, blue; sophomore class, pink;
and purple for the freshman class.
Theme dress up days this week include
Superheroes, Twin, Class T-Shirt Day,
Breast Cancer Awareness and Orange &
White. Heights’ traditional girl’s Powder
Puff football game will take place at 7 p.m.
on Wednesday, October 1 at the football
field. Admission is $2. This year’s Homecoming Court will be introduced at the pep
rally on Thursday, October 2 with the King
and Queen crowned.
On Friday, the parade line-up for entries
begins at 3 p.m. The parade starts at 4 p.m.
in the north high school parking lot and will
make its way through the streets of Arcadia
and back. The award-winning Hamilton
Heights High School Band and Amber
Guard will lead the parade with the school
song and impressive flag routine. There
will be a pre-game paint up opportunity
beginning at 6 p.m. For $5, Husky fans can
douse themselves with a handful of paint
powder or paint their face to show their
support and spirit. The King, Queen and
court will be introduced at half time along
with 50, 40, 30, 20, 10-year football, cheerleader, and queen alumni.
Hamilton Heights High School and
Middle school students will be dismissed at
2 p.m. on Friday. Primary students who are
car riders will be dismissed at 2:50 and 3
p.m. for bus riders. Car-riders at the Elementary School will be dismissed at 2:55
p.m. and students taking the bus 3 p.m.
The football game starts at 7 p.m. where
the Huskies are looking for a win against
Northwestern.
Hamilton Heights Traditional Parade
Route:
Illinois from the school parking lot –
North to Main – turn left
West on Main to Dora – turn left
Dora – Parade stops – the high school
band – will disperse and return to school
on buses located at the middle school –
athletes will join their respective teams
South on Dora to South Street – turn
left
East on South to East Street – turn right
South on East Street to Franklin – turn
left
East on Franklin to Illinois – turn right
South on Illinois – back to the high
school
2014 Fall Homecoming Court
Freshmen Princesses: Lexi Branham and
Kiya Hinshaw-Roberts
Freshmen Princes: Ian Dissett and Drew
Flanders
Sophomore Princesses:
Lauren Bjortomt and Lydia Landwehr
Sophomore Princes: Riley White and Reese Wills
Junior Princesses: Brianna Henson and
Molly Mitchell
Junior Princes: Corbin Cook and Spencer
Lybrook
Senior Queen Candidates: Amanda Freeman, Alexis Harpham, Micah Kunzer, Ziyang Long, Kayla Zink
King Candidates: Dane Candler, Josiah
Hardacre, Jesse Kerfoot, Cameron
O’Malia, Garrett Paull.
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Photo provided by Peggy Georgi
Twin Day gave students the opportunity to dress like a twin for the day. Identical
twins Luke and Josh Lapinski, had an edge on this spirit day.
Noblesville Homecoming events
Noblesville is in the midst of its Homecoming week.
Events for the remainder of the week are as follows:
Thursday
Dress-Up Day: ‘Merica Day
Float Building: 3-6 p.m.
Powder Puff Games
There will be two games: Freshmen vs. Sophomores and Juniors vs. Seniors. The
games start at 6 p.m., admission is $5.
Friday
Dress-Up Day: Black & Gold Day. Wear your Homecoming T-Shirts
Activities include the Mini-Olympics, which run from noon to 2:05 p.m. The Homecoming parade starts at 4 p.m., and the game between the Millers and Hamilton Southeastern kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
The Semi-Formal Dance takes place from 8 to 11 p.m. The Theme is N.O.B. @ Night.
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Pack 103’s Joe Key (age 8) & Nate Key (age 6) make their way around local neighborhoods to sell popcorn for the cub scouts annual fund raiser.
Cicero Cub Scouts partner with Tractor Supply
Cicero Cub Scouts, Pack 103, chartered by the Cicero United Methodist Church have
partnered with the Noblesville Tractor Supply for their annual popcorn sales fundraiser.
The scouts will be at Tractor Supply in Noblesville at the corner of SR 37 and Pleasant
St. on Saturday, Oct. 4 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and at the Potters Bridge Festival from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a great selection of popcorn. Seventy percent of your popcorn
Cicero Seventh-day Adventist
Church welcomes new pastor
Cicero Seventh-day Adventist church
recently welcomed their new pastor and his
family. Vic Van Schaik, came from St.
Louis, MO where he pastored the St. Louis
Seventh-day Adventist church for seven
and a half years.
Pastor Vic grew up in Huber Heights,
Ohio and attended Georgia Tech where he
received his degree in Industrial Engineering. During a summer internship for General Motors, Pastor Vic met his wife Angela
and they married two years later. Accepting a job with International Paper in Clinton, IA the Van Schaiks settled there
temporarily.
God was speaking to Vic and urging
him to go into the ministry. In 1991 the
Van Schaik family moved to Berrien
Springs, MI where Vic attended Andrews
Theological Seminary. Angela also pursued
her graduate degree in social work while
living in Michigan.
Upon graduation, Pastor Vic accepted
positions in the Iowa-Missouri Conference
of Seventh-day Adventist where he worked
in different churches for 20 years until accepting the call and moving to Cicero.
The Van Schaiks are blessed with two
teenage children, Christian and Sophia.
purchases go back to local scouting to help pay for camp, programs and other activities
that the scouts participate in during the year. With popcorn prices starting at just $10, and
many flavors to choose from, come out and see what a great program the cub scouts is and
give these local kids some support. For questions or more information about Cicero Cub
Scouts contact [email protected].
Angel of Hope to have Sunday minidedication of new engraved bricks
The Angel of Hope Memorial will have a mini-dedication of 52 new engraved
bricks at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at Forest Park.
The new bricks will join the original 161 bricks that were dedicated last May.
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Flexibility is the most neglected fitness topic
By SHARON MCMAHON
“I never struggled with injury problems, because of my
preparation – in particular my stretching.”
Edwin Moses, winner of gold medals in the 400m
hurdles at the 1976 and the 1984 Olympics
Typically I address topics of nutrition as well as the
importance of strength and aerobic
conditioning, but I find that the
subject of flexibility and movement is
the most neglected area of fitness. I
ask my clients to envision a triangle
with each point being strength
training, aerobic conditioning, and
flexibility.
In the middle of the
triangle is nutrition. As I have often
noted here that without proper
nutrition, the fuel for the body, the
rest will not be as effective for those
people focused on a lifestyle that is active and enjoyable.
In noting the quote I have used this week to introduce
my topic you may think, well sure, but Edwin Moses is an
Olympic athlete, not exactly my profession and I don’t
train my body the way he did. True, but remember that as
we age it takes less and less activity to result in injury.
Missing a stair step, tripping over a cord or small pet
(yikes!) pulling an item that is too heavy from a shelf – you
get the picture. As a child or young adult these actions or
reactions are insignificant, and even if we did suffer a
sprained ankle or wrist the recovery was relatively quick
and complete. Baby Boomers, those days are gone. Our
best hope is to remain strong, flexible, and balanced.
Going back to the quote above attributed to Mr. Moses,
do you know that Olympic and professional athletes attribute stretching and flexibility as the most important part of
their training? Gymnasts, runners, boxers, skiers, skaters,
you name it!
They know that without a great deal of
flexibility they are much more prone to injury which could
knock them out of competition and out of a profession! In
addition to increasing balance and flexibility, regular
stretching transports oxygen and removes toxins from muscles, improving athletic performance.
Dynamic stretching, or stretching by moving through a
challenging but comfortable range of motion repeatedly
usually 10-12 times, should not be confused with old-fashioned ballistic stretching which involves a bouncing movement and which you may recall from PE classes in days
gone by!
As I have mentioned previously in my columns here,
although I worked in executive management for many
years, I pursued my credentials in both fitness training and
in nutrition and wellness coaching. For over 20 years I
have enjoyed pursuing these interests when time allowed
to do so but now that I am retired/rewired I have the
flexibility (I couldn’t resist!) to pursue my avocation. That
is why I teach a class called “FlexAbility” – because I
know that increased flexible movement and stretching will
add a very positive dimension to our lives as we age. I
have acquired additional training and certification in Full
Body Flexibility and Balance Progression and I look forward to working with more groups as well as one-on-one
training.
Another caveat to increased flexibility training? How
about improved muscle tone, coordination, and stronger
bones? Watch for another article soon on more in-depth
descriptions of the different types of stretching and how
you can benefit.
Sharon McMahon, CNWC
[email protected]
The opinions expressed in this article are not intended
to replace advice of your personal physician or licensed
health professional. Please consult your physician for
any issues you may have related to nutrition or fitness
activity.
Noblesville Public Carmel Second Saturday
Gallery Walk set for Oct. 11
Library new items
Here are the new items lists at the 7. Teach Yourself Visually Samsung
Noblesville Public Library for the week Galaxy S5; by Guy Hart-Davis
of Sept. 29, 2014.
8. Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn; by
Lance Whitney
New Adult Fiction Books
9. Shocked: Adventures in Bringing
1. All Fall Down: A Novel; by Jennifer
Back the Recently Dead; by David J.
Weiner
Casarett
2. Cut and Thrust; by Stuart Woods
10. No More Cancer: A Complete
3. Power Play; by Catherine Coulter
Guide to Preventing, Treating, and Over4. For All Time: A Nantucket Brides
coming Cancer; by Gary Null
Novel; by Jude Deveraux
5. The Beekeeper's Ball; by Susan
Wiggs
New DVDs
6. I Can See in the Dark; by Karin Fos1. The Motel Life
sum
2. The Trouble with the Truth
7. Her Last Whisper: A Novel; by Karen 3. The Wedding Video
Robards
4. Haven. The Complete Fourth Season
8. An Unwilling Accomplice; by
5. Masters of Sex. Season One.
Charles Todd
6. Ray Donovan. Season One
9. The 6th Extinction: A Sigma Force
7. Test
Novel; by James Rollins
8. Dear Viola
10. Close Call: A Liz Carlyle Novel; by 9. Don Peyote
Stella Rimington
10. The Good Wife. The Fifth Season
New Adult Nonfiction Books
1. Beginning Game Programming; by
Jonathan S. Harbour
2. The Vanishing Neighbor: The Transformation of American Community; by
Marc J. Dunkelman
3. Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four
Women Undercover in the Civil War; by
Karen Abbott
4. The Paleo Approach Cookbook: A
Detailed Guide to Heal Your Body and
Nourish Your Soul; by Sarah Ballantyne
5. I'll Be Back Right After This: My
Memoir; by Pat O'Brien
by O'Brien, Pat
6. Caribou; by Charles Wright
New Music CDs
1. G I R L; by Pharrell Williams
2. Engelbert Calling; by Engelbert
Humperdinck
3. Mandatory Fun; by Al Yankovic
4. Unstoppable Love; by Jesus Culture
5. VxV; by Wolves at the Gate
6. Godzilla: Original Motion Picture
Soundtrack; by Alexandre Desplat
7. Hope in Front of Me; by Danny Gokey
8. Love Duets; by Ailyn Pérez
9. Piano Concertos K. 503 & K. 466; by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
10.
Tchaikovsky
Grieg:
[Piano
Concertos]; by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
Celebrate Carmel Oktoberfest
with Popular Band “Polkaboy”
Popular Indy party band, “Polkaboy,”
will perform at the annual Carmel Oktoberfest on Friday, October 10th at 6 p.m. at
Carmel City Center. In its sixth year, Carmel Oktoberfest is fast becoming a traditional way to celebrate and welcome the fall
season.
The City of Carmel, Carmel City Center, Pedcor, and area businesses are proud
to partner to bring this free event, open to
all ages to the community. Hosted outside
on the upper plaza at Carmel City Center,
the vibrant setting looks over The Palladium and the Center Green and provides an
ideal atmosphere to celebrate Oktoberfest.
Access to the upper plaza is available via
staircases, elevators and walk ways located
on Range Line Road and City Center Drive.
“We are thrilled to welcome guests to
Oktoberfest and showcase Carmel City
Center amenities,” says Lindsay Johnson,
senior marketing coordinator of Carmel
City Center. “The event allows us to celebrate with our residents and current patrons
while at the same time inviting new friends
to enjoy our European style architecture,
shops and breathtaking view of our city.”
Oktoberfest headliner and fan favorite,
Polkaboy is a 14-piece band that plays a
variety of music from polka and waltz to
classic rock. Area merchants will have food
and refreshments for sale at the event as
well as drawings for prizes and a beer area.
Event organizers are grateful to partners
at Carmel United Methodist Church and
Monon Square for allowing parking for this
event. Public parking is also located at Civic Square and in all open public street parking. A shuttle will transport guests to and
from Civic Square and Carmel City Center
via Veterans Way.
For
more
information,
visit
www.CarmelOktoberfest.com.
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Share It With The Community
Contact Hamilton County North Reporter
[email protected]
or call 317-408-5548
The community is invited to participate
in the Second Saturday IU Health North
Hospital Gallery Walk on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 5-9 p.m. Wine and dine
at one of the District restaurants, browse the
new and exciting exhibits at the ten District
galleries and explore all the unique things
the District has to offer.
Features and activities taking place during the October Gallery Walk include:
Make your own hot-glass pumpkin
with Lisa Pelo of Hot Blown Glass Ltd. in
the PNC Bank parking lot from 3-9 p.m. (at
the northeast corner of Main St. and Range
Line Rd. Please note there is a $25 cost to
participate in this activity)
Pumpkin carving demonstration by
master carver Lee Saberson (located in the
breezeway of Old Town on the Monon
shops, 111 W. Main St.)
Paint your own masterpiece to take
home courtesy of Wine & Canvas with
complimentary classes on the hour. This
free activity will be located at Square Donuts (14 S. Range Line Rd.)
Art & Harmony: Singer/Songwriter
Showcase at The Warehouse (254 1st Avenue SW) featuring four musicians from 6-8
p.m. in a casual, acoustic-style concert with
each act performing a short set to introduce
themselves and their music to new audiences. The permanent gallery space in the lobby of the venue with also be debuted during
this event. This event is free and open to the
public. A cash bar will be open for guest 21
years of age and older, with proper identification. Doors for this event will open at
5:30 p.m.
An opening reception for the
"Woodson Brothers" exhibit at Hoosier
Salon (22 N. Range Line Rd.), where both
artists Dan and Tom Woodson will be at the
gallery and Tom will be doing a painting
demo outside.
An exhibit featuring many of the winners from the Carmel on Canvas Paint
Out at Eye on Art Gallery (111 W. Main
St., Suite 150). The works will include
paintings from the Friday/Saturday competition as well as the Sunday Quick Paint.
Jerry Points, chairman of the event, will
also include three paintings completed during the three days by Chicago judge, Nancie
King Mertz. Many of the works will be for
sale.
Randall Scott Harden will be at the
Inspire Gallery (111. W. Main St, Suite
120) with his winning piece from Carmel
on Canvas, "Morning Light Impression in
the Arts District," which took home second
place honors. Another Carmel on Canvas
winner, Bob Meyers, will be showing his
winning painting "Scotty’s Carmel" which
placed fourth in the event.
For the month of October, ArtSplash
Gallery (111 W. Main St., Suite 140) will
feature the paintings of artist Kathleen
Rice. Kathleen works in oils, acrylics,
watercolor, and mixed media, in a style that
is always energetic and colorful.
Free caricatures by Custom Eyes Design (In the breezeway next to 111 W. Main
St., Suite 130)
Entertainment including harpist Jan
Aldridge Clark and guitarist Michelle
Qureshi (Along W. Main St.)
Be a part of the Scavenger Hunt that
will lead you to find select pieces of art in
each of the participating galleries and businesses. Begin the hunt at the ArtSplash
Gallery (111 W. Main St., Suite 140); follow the clues through the District, then turn
in your completed clue sheet.
Each month for the remainder of 2014,
a themed charm will be given as a prize to
every scavenger hunt participant at the IU
Health North Hospital Gallery Walks. Collect a different charm at each Gallery Walk
to complete a whole charm bracelet by the
end of the year. Your completed clue sheet
will also enter you for a chance to win one
of the following prizes:
ŸA matted and framed abstract mixed media painting by California artist Dennis
Ellman from Artsplash Gallery ($350 value)
ŸA hand-carved pumpkin from master
carver Lee Saberson ($40 value)
ŸGlass pumpkin-making gift certificate
($25 value)
ŸFree nail trim at Happy Dog Hotel & Spa
($20 value)
ŸWatercolor by Valentina Shvrykova of
ArtSplash Gallery ($75 value)
A map of the gallery locations and more
information about the IU Health North Hospital Gallery Walk activities can be found at
www.CarmelArtsAndDesign.com.
Public parking is available in the Carmel Lions Club lot (141 E. Main St.), Sophia Square parking garage (entrance off of
1st Ave NW), Indiana Design Center parking garage (200 S. Range Line Rd.) or available on-street public parking. The Arts &
Design District parking map may be downloaded
at
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Hamilton Heights Powder Puff game
Photos by Brian Reddick/RDK PhotoGraphic
ABOVE: The seniors won the
championship game in the
Hamilton Heights Powder Puff
football games Wednesday. The
seniors beat the juniors 16-0.
LEFT: Senior Delcie Stajkowski
scored multiple touchdowns for
class of 2015.
BELOW: Junior Samantha Keel
runs the quarterback option.
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HSE has 10-game string going
By DON JELLISON
Reporter Editor
If Noblesville is to continue its strong
run for a Hoosier Crossroads Conference
championship, Friday
the Millers, in their
homecoming game at
Hare
Chevrolet
Stadium, will have to
do something they
haven’t accomplish in
8 years and 10 games.
Defeat Hamilton
Southeastern.
The last time
Noblesville defeated
their
backyard
Youree
neighbor was n 2005,
20-14. Since then,
none of the games
even have been close,
Southeastern always
winning
by
two
touchdowns or more.
Granted, this is a
different Noblesville
team. A team which
stands 4-2 overall and
2-1 in the conference.
The Millers are tied
with Fishers, Avon
Niezer
and Westfield, all
with one defeat.
Last time out, in a
non-conference game,
Noblesville lost 24-14
at Chatard.
Granted, this is a
different
Hamilton
Southeastern.
The
Royals are just 2-4.
But, last time out they
played some of their
best football of the
season while putting a
Herron
35-14 licking on
Zionsville.
“Southeastern might be the most
dangerous team in the HCC, based on how
they are playing right now,” said Miller
coach Lance Scheib. “They totally
dominated Zionsville last week, and it looks
like they are playing with a lot of confidence.
“HSE is balanced on offense and also is
really playing great
defense. They are
protecting the football
and doing a great job
of taking the ball
away,” Scheib added.
Southeastern
coach Scott May
seems to agree with
most of what Scheib
said.
“We are playing
better,”
said the
Lucas
coach. “I am happy
with our move of
Carter
Poiry
to
quarterback and Tyler
Janney
to
our
multipurpose
guy.
Janney is playing
outside linebacker,
fullback and playing
on special teams. He is
playing a lot. Having
Janney and Collin
Miller on the outside
has
helped
our
Claton
defense. We had five
sacks
against
Zionsville.”
Poiry, a junior, has
completed 36-of-61
passes for 388 yards
and one touchdown.
He
has
been
intercepted four times.
He
has
three
outstanding targets in
Kyle Schrank (18
catches for 189
Leiner
yards), Chris Ford (16
for 263) and Will
Coudret (13 for 142).
On the defensive side of the football for
Southeastern, Brock Burner has 32 tackles,
22 assists and two pass interception; Ryan
Clements 36 tackles and 31 assists, and
Justin Voskuhl 26 tackles and 33 assists.
“Noblesville is at the top of the HCC
right now, and on film I really like their
defense,” May talked about the Millers.
“Led by Donavan Lynch, they have made it
hard to score and in doing so given the
Millers a chance to win games.
Noblesville Probable Starting Lineups
Offense
OT: Brandon Knight, Sr., 265
OG: Jacob Reks, Sr., 255
C: Dustin Aitken, Sr., 260
OG: Jeffrey Musselman, Jr. 250
OT: Eric Ferguson, Jr., 290
FB: Aidan Jarvis. Sr.. 210
WR: Joey Herron, Sr., 165
WR: Brian McLean, Sr., 170
TE: Joey Brewer, Sr., 255
TB: Hayden Stinett, Sr., 175
QB: Luke Melloh, Jr. 190
Defense
T: Jake Hornsby, Sr., 200
E: Nick Santos, Sr., 200
E: Sonu Dhillon, Sr., 180
LB: Donavan Lynch, Sr., 205
LB: Austin Ginther, Sr., 205
LB: Hank Davis, Jr., 175
LB: AJ Anderson, Sr., 155
LB: David Cory, Sr., 190
DB: Josh Gentry, Sr., 170
DB: Jake Owens, Sr., 160
DB: Zack Niezer, Sr., 175
Southeastern Probable Starting Lineups
Probable Offensive Lineup
Probable Defensive Lineup
LT: Ashmon Lucas, Sr., 240.
LG: Lucas Leiner, Sr., 245.
C: Ty Scholl, Sr., 230.
RG: Chase Wilson, Sr., 315.
RT: Sam Garvin, So., 255
TE: Kyle Schrank, Sr., 230.
QB: Carter Poiry, Jr., 190
TB: Aaron Matio, Jr., 200
FB: Alec Jessup, So., 185
WR: Will Coudret, Jr., 190.
WR: Chris Ford, Sr., 170.
ILB: Collin Miller, Jr., 230.
LT: Casey Hays, Sr., 230.
N: Ben Utter, Jr., 255.
RT: Caleb Claton, Sr., 240
ILB: Tyler Janney, Sr., 200.
C: Will Michaelis, So., 10
C: Ryan Brown, Jr., 170.
OLB: Ryan Clements, Sr., 195
OLB: Justin Voskuhl, Jr. 195
FS: David Herrmann, Sr., 175
SS: Brock Burns, So., 175.
“On offense, I like both of their
quarterbacks. They can run the ball and
throw it. Up front, the offense is led b
Brandon Knight. He is big and athletic. I like
Jerel Youree, who they use in a lot of
different places. I look for Brian McLean to
play more. He has lots of stats in limited
games.”
Noblesville two quarterbacks are
throwing the ball well. Carl Hardy is 42-of57 for 498 yards and Luke Melloh is 28-of49 for 402 yards. Hardy has thrown for three
touchdowns and Melloh for two. The top
receiver is Youree with 18 catches for 166
yards. McLean has 15 for 315; Joey Herron
13 for 110 and Josh Donham a dozen
receptions for 122 yards.
Leading Noblesville’s defense are
Austin Ginther with 41 tackles and 15 assists
and Lynch with 30 and 20.
“We will need to take care of the football
this week,” Scheib said. “In both of our
losses this season we have lost the turnover
battle. This will continue to be a point of
emphasis by our staff to our team.
“I am happy with how we are playing
with regards to being physical. This has
allowed us an opportunity to win every
game this season. We will need to bring this
type of play the rest of the season to give us
an opportunity to win a HCC
championship,” Scheib added.
“Will Coudret keeps getting better and
had some big play on offense last week and
Will Michaelis at corner was a first time
starter. Casey Hays was out at defensive
tackle, but look for him to return this week
to help us up front,” May said.
“We need to get a road game and this
could be one that helps us get things
rolling,” May concluded.
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Sports
Find something; stay with it
pigskin for 446 yards. His leading receiver
By DON JELLISON
is a sophomore, Sam
Reporter Editor
Gutierrez, who has 24
Remember that Tipton team which
catches for 331 yards.
opened the 2014 high school football season
The leading rusher is a
by journeying a few miles down the road
senior, Brody Dell,
and losing to Hamilton
who has carried 54
Heights, 52-0?
times for 376 yards
You
kind
of
So much for
thought the Blue
Tipton. Coach Wright
Devils had put that in
has his own problems,
the past when the next
without thinking about
two
weeks
they
Tipton.
defeated Elwood 35Sheridan is 3-3.
24 and Benton Central
Powers
Two
of those losses,
24-13.
20-14 to Carroll and
But, since that
last week 14-13 to
time, Tipton hasn’t
North Knox, were
played Tipton-like,
Harwood
games Wright believes
losing to Rensselaer
his team should have
Central 77-0, West Lafayette 55-0 and
won.
Lafayette Central Catholic 56-7.
“The kids took the
Friday, Tipton again will make a short
loss
hard last week,”
trip from home when the Blue Devils come
Wright said, “because
to Larry Wright Stadium in Sheridan to take
they knew they should
on the Blackhawks.
have won the game.”
“Tipton had three or four guys out the
Wright gives out
last couple of weeks,” Wright said.
Callahan
the
idea that maybe,
For starters, this is a young Tipton team.
just
maybe,
his
A sophomore, Kellen Woods, is the
Blackhawks
are
trying
to
do
too
many
quarterback. He is 43-of-81 throwing the
different things. What they do this week,
Probable Starting Lineup
Offense
TE: Zach Reed, Jr., 210
LT: Jacob Eidson, Sr. 210
LG: Kent Hollingsworth , Sr., 230
C: Alex Gipson, So., 240
RG: Brooks Lewman, 242, Sr.
RT: David Powers, Jr., 240
SE: Taylor Ly Jr., 145
QB: Garrett Chesney, Sr., 180
WR: Jacob Chesney, Jr., 152
TB: Austin Hoover, Sr., 185
FB: Kyle Harwood, So, 240
may give a signal of what Wright plans to
do the rest of the season.
“We’ve got to get things set in stone,”
said the coach. “We’ve got to get solid.
We’ve got to find something and stay with
it; go with it.”
You can bet whatever that is, Austin
Hoover will be a part of it. Hoover has
carried the football 208 times; gained 1,267
yards, and rushed for 13 touchdowns.
Not that kind of success, but Sheridan
has enjoyed some success passing the
football. Quarterback Garrett Chesney is
23-of-59 for 393 yards. His leading receiver
is Jacob Chesney with 14 catches for 272
Defense
E: Kent Hollingsworth, Sr., 230
E: Logan Barnes Sr., 254
N: Kyle Harwood, So., 240
OLB: Joe Callahan, Fr., 140
OLB: Jacob Eidson, Sr., 210
ILB: Austin Hoover, Sr., 185
ILB: Robert Sizemore, Sr., 210
C: Jordan Kyriakopoulos, Sr. 165
C: Garrett Chesney, Sr., 180
SAF: Jacob Chesney, Jr., 152
SAF: K.J. Acevedo, Jr., 155
yards. Hoover is second with seven catches
for 78 yards.
The defense played well last week
against a good North Knox team.
Leading the Blackhawks in solo tackles
is Hoover with 57. Then come Robert
Sizemore with 40, Jacob Chesney 34 and
Joey Callahan 33.
Sheridan has lost two straight to Tipton,
27-24 last year and 40-18 two years ago.
Three years back, Sheridan beat the Blue
Devils 42-27.
A good stat column to watch entering
the game Friday is Tipton is allowing 46.2
points a game and Sheridan is scoring at a
22.7 clip.
It’s Carmel & Ben Davis
By DON JELLISON
Reporter Editor
Granted, Kevin Wright wasn’t in the
picture when in 1958 then-Carmel coach
Dick Nyers played Ben Davis for the first
time and lost to the
Giants, 19-6.
In fact, in 1958
Kevin’s Hall of Fame
father, Bud Wright,
hadn’t as yet coached
his first football game.
So, when Kevin
Wright says, “This is
the best Ben Davis
team I have seen since
the early 2000’s,”
you’ve
got
to
Hune
understand that he
hasn’t seen them all.
Lots of passes; lots of runs; lots of
tackles and lots of coaches have come down
the pike since Carmel and Ben Davis first
met. Carmel coaches such as Nyers, Dick
Dullaghan, Jim Belden, Keith Fiedler and
Mo Moriarity.
And, now Wright. Kevin is 3-2 against
the Giants. The two losses have come the
last two seasons.
In the overall series between the two
gridiron giants, Ben Davis has won 20
games; Carmel has won 18.
“This is the best Ben Davis team I have
seen since the early 2000’s,” Wright said.
“They are extremely talented at the skill
positions, and very impressive up front on
both sides of the ball.
“Their offensive
scheme spreads you
out and forces you to
tackle in space.”
Ben Davis has lots
of weapons, led by
quarterback
Kyle
Castner, who has hit
on 140-of-208 passes
for 1,832 yards and 16
touchdowns. He has a
stable of receivers,
Sinnis
including
Chris
Evans, 27 catches for
419 yards; Rashawn
Bond, 23 for 209; Tren
Smith, 27 for 359;
Stori Emerson, 23 for
391 and Brennan
Gillis, 31 receptions
for 424 yards.
On the ground,
Dorian Tate has
carried 79 times for
556 yards and Evans
Mazza
56 times for 276
yards.
“Defensively, they pressure you almost
every play with their blitzes and man to man
concepts,” Wright continued. “They are very
well coached, and we know this will be our
biggest challenge, yet.”
Carmel is 6-0 and ranked No. 1 in the
state and Ben Davis is ranked No. 4 and is
Probable Starting Lineup
Offense
LT: Simon Pachciaarz, Jr., 245
LG: Ryan Moriarty, Sr., 265
C: Nate Thompson, Sr., 225
RG: Chase Krauter Jr., 302
RT: Matt Anton, Sr., 255
QB: Michael Viktrup, Jr., 196
TB: Shakir Paschall, Sr., 235
RB: Jake Herr, Sr., 220
WR: Jalen Walker, So., 170
WR: Isaac Jams, Sr., 190
WR: Collin Pearson, Sr., 167
5-1. Ben Davis’ only loss has been to
Warren Central, 28-21. Warren Central will
be another challenge for Carmel next week.
In comparing scores, Ben Davis has
defeated Pike 53-50; Center Grove, 28-0,
and Lawrence North, 56-6. Carmel has
beaten Center Grove 21-14; Pike 48-21 and
Lawrence North 42-20.
Carmel has a balanced offense, led by
quarterback Michael Viktrup. He has hit on
51-of-76 passes for 562 yards and six
touchdowns and has been intercepted just
two times. Viktrup also is Carmel’s leading
rusher with 473 yards in 65 carries.
Shakir Paschall has carried 102 times for
450 yards and Chris Perkins 55 times for
300 yards. Combined, Paschall, Viktrup and
Perkins have rushed for 17 touchdowns.
On the receiving end, Isaac James has
23 catches for 157 yards; Jalen Walker 14
Defense
E: Kendal Hune, Sr., 240
N: Andrew Verhulst, Jr., 225
E: Dylan Grimm, Sr., 210
OLB: Noah Burks, Jr., 220
OLB: Ryan Smith, Sr., 200
ILB: Jesse Clifford, Sr., 200
ILB: Alex Osleger, Sr., 170
C: Nick Mazza, Jr.,170
C: Landon Sinnis, Sr., 165
SAF: Alex Akins, Jr., 175
SAF: Grant Gaynor, Sr., 153
for 155 and Ethan Merriweather nine for
142.
Carmel is allowing just 11.5 points a
game and Ben Davis is scoring at a 43.2 clip
Carmel’s top three defenders in total
tackles are Ryan Smith with 48, Alex
Osleger with 45 and Austin Newland with
27
“We are a little banged up, which is to
be expected given the schedule we have
already played,” Wright said. “Our biggest
challenge will be to quickly adjust to the
speed that this game will be played at. I think
we played very well against Pike but have
only played well in spurts since.
“We will have to match their intensity.
I like our team. The next three games will
really be good measuring sticks for us going
into the playoffs,” Wright added.
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Finalists all sweep to wins
It was a clean sweep for all the teams
that advanced to Hamilton County's tennis
sectional championship matches Wednesday.
All four finalist teams won their semifinal meets 5-0. At Carmel, the host No.
1-ranked Greyhounds swept past No. 5
Guerin Catholic, while Westfield beat University. Meanwhile at Hamilton Southeastern, the host No. 13 Royals defeated
Noblesville, with No. 18 Fishers sweeping
Hamilton Heights.
With two ranked teams playing, the
Greyhounds had the toughest victory of all.
Coach Mike Bostic said his team needed to
play its best tonight.
"In the regular season our match was
really close and our guys gutted it out," said
Bostic. " I knew it was going to be a tough
battle. Our seniors have set the tone this
season and they have been playing their
best tennis of the year. We will continue to
count on their leadership this post-season."
Southeastern and Fishers face off for the
championship at 4:30 p.m. today. Carmel
and Westfield will play for that title at 4:15
p.m. Friday.
At Carmel
Westfield 5, University 0
No. 1 singles: Parker Kalis def. Neal
Chavan 6-2, 6-0.
No. 2 singles: Evan Parshall def. Eric
Metzman 6-0, 6-0.
No. 3 singles: Parker Phillips def. Josh
Chinsky 6-1, 6-1.
No. 1 doubles: Charlie Warner and Sam
Hirshfeld def. Dakota Allen and Alex
Rosebrough 6-2, 6-0.
No. 2 doubles: Cameron Hoffmann and
Vlasta Florian def. Ray Lu and Akhil
Vadlamudi 6-1, 6-1.
Carmel 5, Guerin Catholic 0
No. 1 singles: Nick Werner def. Luke
Wiese 6-1, 6-4.
No. 2 singles: John Armstrong def. Wyatt Metzger 7-5, 6-4.
No. 3 singles: Azad Koya def. Jacob
Bratton 6-2, 6-3.
No. 1 doubles: Matthew Quammen and
Radha Vishnubhotla def. Clay Hepp
and Cole Hepp 6-0, 6-0.
No. 2 doubles: Patrick Fletchall and
Zach Hennessey def. Ben Catton and
Andrew Cobb 6-0, 6-0.
At Hamilton Southeastern
Fishers 5, Hamilton Heights 0
No. 1 singles: Christian Zoumbaris def.
Noah Whyde 6-0, 6-3
No. 2 singles: Jon Hornett def. BJ Fowler 6-2, 6-0
No. 3 singles: Bailey Heltzel def. Hawkins Hochstedler 6-0, 6-0
No. 1 doubles: Andrew Block and Jackson Barrett def. Austin Sauerteig and
Noah Wallace 6-0, 6-0
No. 2 doubles: Jake Lair and Gabe
Donnelly def. Reese Wills and Bryce
Albright 6-0, 6-2
Hamilton Southeastern 5, Noblesville
Reporter photo by Richie Hall
0
No. 1 singles: Addison Cazier def. SanHamilton Southeastern’s Addison Cazier won the No. 1 singles match in straight sets during the Royals’ sectional semi-final
tiago Araoz 6-0, 6-0
win over Noblesville Wednesday.
No. 2 singles: Greg Schwoeppe def.
Igancio Araoz 6-1, 6-1
No. 3 singles: Alec Gretencord def. Noah Brisco 6-0, 6-0
No. 1 doubles: Josh DeFonce and Mark
Slaninka def. Keller Masnyk and Camron Thompson 6-3, 6-2
The Noblesville West Middle School girls tennis team beat
No. 3 singles: Katelyn Decker def. Abby Heneisen 8-1
No. 2 doubles: Nick Cefali and Nick Kra- Belzer Middle School 3-2 on Wednesday.
No. 1 doubles: Ally Greer and Meredith Miller def. Brittany
uter def. Griffin Janosky and Kai Strubel
Results are as follows:
Bohlman and Natalie Hoepner 8-5
6-0, 6-1
No. 1 singles: Sarah Clark lost to Ellie Sing 2-8
No. 2 doubles: Katie Janosky and Ellie Karst def. Adrianna
No. 2 singles: Madi Randolph lost to Ayri Davis 1-8
Townsend and Kayla Chandler 8-2
NWMS girls tennis wins Wednesday meet
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Sports
Royals get past Millers
The Hamilton Southeastern girls soccer
team beat Noblesville 1-0 Wednesday in a
big rivalry and Hoosier Crossroads Conference battle.
The first half was
a defensive battle for
both teams and no
shots on goal for either team for the half.
Things became more
offense-oriented
in
the second half. With
10 minutes left in the
game, Royals freshman Maddie Woolf
played a through ball
to Molly Lear who
Lear
broke away from her
mark to rip a shot side
netting from 25 yards
out.
With the victory,
HSE ends the season
in 2nd place in the
HCC standings, behind only Avon. The
Orioles beat the Royals earlier in the year.
Hamilton Heights
also won a 1-0 thriller
on Wednesday, getDick
ting past Pendleton
Heights.
In an intense,
physical, and back
and forth game, Sierra
Welch took advantage
of a Pendleton defensive mistake to score
the game's only goal.
The Husky defense of
Hannah Cochran, Bri
Henson, Gracie Long
and Lauren Stirn
Hohlt
played exceptionally
to keep the shutout.
Fishers cruised past Harrison 4-1. Kylie
Hohlt scored three goals, Darby Whelan
Girls soccer
Southeastern 1, Noblesville 0
Heights 1, Pendleton 0
Fishers 4, Harrison 1
Sheridan 3, Tipton 3
Carmel 2, Center Grove 1
Star of the Day: Molly Lear got the
winning goal for the Royals.
Boys soccer
Heights 3, Tipton 0
Guerin 2, Southeastern 0
Star of the Day: Max Cuevas’ effort
made him the Huskies’ Player of the Game.
had a goal and an assist, and Gretchen Mills
made one assist. Alex Reibel had three
saves.
Sheridan fought to a 3-3 tie against
Tipton. Bekah Hopper had two goals and
Morgan Leonard one.
Carmel defeated Center Grove 2-1 to
win the Metropolitan Conference championship.
The scoring started early in the first half
with senior Monica Dick picking up a ball
while unmarked and beating the keeper in a
1v1 contest. The lead was short lived as
Center Grove answered with a long goal in
the 13th minute. On our fifth corner kick of
the evening and with only 13 seconds left in
the first half , Chandler Backes scored the
winning goal.
The Greyhounds finished MIC play 7-0.
In boys soccer, Hamilton Heights beat
Tipton 3-0. Sam Stallsmith scored two
goals and Roy Noller had one, while Dane
Candler and Kyle Dankert both had an assist. Huskies coach Derrick Dean said Max
Cuevas was the player of the game, crediting him with giving 110 percent "every
minute he was in the game."
Guerin Catholic defeated Hamilton
Southeastern 2-0. Stats were not reported
by press time.
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‘Rumble in Fort Wayne’ to expand to three days
The “Rumble in Fort Wayne” indoor
midget event, featuring top national drivers,
will expand to three days for the 17th annual
running on Dec. 26-28.
Separate programs are scheduled for
Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the 1/6mile track inside the remodeled Memorial
Coliseum Expo Center, with a matinee on
the final day.
National midgets and non-winged dirt
modified midgets will compete all three
days, joined by winged outlaw modified
midgets on Saturday and Sunday. Karts will
be part of the program Friday and Saturday,
while quarter midgets are included Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 11 a.m. each
day, with the main portion of the program
at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at
2 p.m. on Sunday.
Event promoter Tony Barhorst said the
decision to spread the holiday event over
three days – prompted by Christmas falling
on Thursday – was made with fans and race
teams in mind.
Usually, teams practice the day prior to
the “Rumble,” he noted. Running three divisions instead of five on Friday allows for
adequate practice to build up a racy track
surface as well as a day of racing – without
requiring teams to come in on Christmas.
“A big reason is that it gives us a more
comfortable and enjoyable show for fans
who want to see certain divisions,” Barhorst
said. “Going to three days also allows us to
not run so late on Friday.
“I think a lot of fans are going to like the
Sunday matinee, which is like it was in the
old days of the Coliseum.”
Last year’s event was one for the ages,
with veteran Russ Gamester, just shy of his
48th birthday, and high school freshman
Justin Peck, 15, becoming the oldest and
youngest midget feature winners, respectively, in “Rumble in Fort Wayne” history.
Photo by Chris Seelman
Russ Gamester, driving a family-owned car built in 1977, became the oldest “Rumble in Fort Wayne” midget winner with his
victory on opening night last year. He joined Mike Fedorcak as the only drivers to win at both the Memorial Coliseum Expo
Center and the old Coliseum track.
Gamester, driving a family-owned car
built in 1977, also joined Mike Fedorcak as
the only drivers to win at both the Expo
Center and the former Coliseum track,
which hosted midgets from 1953-89.
In addition to the racing, the Evans Toyota Fan Zone will feature race cars and
other displays. Fans may purchase pit passes at the event to see drivers up close as
teams prepare their cars.
More information, including the event
schedule, ticket prices, entry forms and
“racer’s rate” hotels, is available at
www.rumbleseries.com.
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