Smile

What makes Quinn Bates smile? “A lot of stuff. Cats,” said the then 11-year-old Noblesville resident, a then sixth-grade homeschooler. She was dressed as a witch and was found playing games at the 2022 Hamilton County 4-H Junior Leaders Halloween Party at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville. Most fun about the party? Getting “the candy,” and playing the games. She was found with her brother, Levi, then 8, dressed as Link from the action-adventure game, “Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.” Their parents are Richard and Stephanie Bates. Favorite school subject? “Social Studies.” Favorite food? “Ramen.” Pastimes? “Dance.” She said, “ I do ballet and contemporary (dance).” What else? “I usually just play video games … and I like doing art.” Plans when she grows up? “I want to work at an animal shelter.” This year’s Junior Leaders Halloween Party, for ages 10 and younger and their families, will be 6-7:30 p.m. today (Tuesday) with Halloween carnival, haunted house and hayride at the 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 E. Pleasant St., Noblesville. The event, which encourages costumes, offers games, refreshments and fun, and admission is free.