Noblesville fifth-grader sets Kids World Record for unique feat
Gaylor provides educational alternative Page 2
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Guerin Catholic boys repeat as state lacrosse champions
Council approves residential developments Page 11
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El Potro celebrates grand opening
City launches ‘All In Noblesville’ Page 21
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Council OKs residential developments
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Two residential communities have been approved in the City of Noblesville.
The Noblesville Common Council approved rezoning requests and the developments, Rollingwood and Winslow Hills, at its May 26 meeting.
Rollingwood will be a 96-lot residential development by Drees Premier Homes, Inc. on approximately 72 acres at the southeast corner of 146th Street and Prairie Baptist Road. The council voted 7-1 to approve the development, with Councilor Aaron Smith voting no. Councilor Evan Elliott was not present.
The development will feature a mix of ranch and two-story homes, with average home sale prices anticipated to start at $750,000. Home square footages are anticipated between 2,200 to 4,200 square feet.
The development also will have 32 acres of open space, approximately 44 percent of the site, and include tree preservation areas. It was approved to be rezoned to the R3 Residential District/Flood Hazard District.
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“Rollingwood will be a strong anchor on the east side,” Smith said. “I had concerns about tree preservation standards on the project though, which is why I voted no.”
Noblesville Community Development Director Sarah Reed said the project will have positive impacts on Innovation Mile, a master-planned business and technology district near the site.
“This project (will) facilitate an expedited right-of-way dedication to the city,” Reed said. “This would include the necessary right-of-way to begin planning and engineering design for bridge
connectivity over Mud Creek that would open up additional real estate within and therefore future phases of Innovation Mile closer to Cyntheanne Road.”
She said it also will help attract workers from across various income levels, career stages and family sizes.
“Communities competing for major employers must demonstrate housing
readiness alongside infrastructure and workforce pipelines,” Reed said.
“Employers are increasingly evaluating housing availability when deciding where to expand or invest.”
The council also approved Winslow Hills, a residential development that will be on approximately 160 acres on the southwest corner of E. 156th Street and Cyntheanne Road. The council approved the development in an 8-0 vote.
The development, by Lennar, will be a gated community featuring 200 single-family homes ranging between 3,900 and 4,700 square feet, walking paths and a 6,000-square-foot amenity center featuring an indoor pickleball court.
The former Fairview Wayne Township school building on the property, built in 1902, will be demolished, as the structure cannot be saved. A community post office will be constructed in its place, with plans set to pay tribute to the former school house.
Home values are estimated to range between $650,000 and $900,000. The property will be annexed into Noblesville under the R-3 Residential zoning code.
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Rendering of entry gate for Winslow Hills. (Rendering and map courtesy of meeting documents)
Site map for Rollingwood, a 96-lot residential development approved for the southeast corner of 146th Street and Prairie Baptist Road.
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COMMUNITY
Southard eyes teen title
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Kingsley Southard loves that service is so important to the Miss America organization.
“I like having the opportunity to continue to expand my 501(c)3 (nonprofit),” she said. “I love to serve and that’s where my heart is at.”
This is the third year the Noblesville resident will be in the Miss Indiana’s Teen competition, set for June 17-20 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. She advanced by winning the Miss Greater Indy’s Teen title.
my cousin Kai and my Aunt Sunny, were murdered by Sara’s ex-boyfriend (in Maryland in November 2022).”
SARA also is an acronym for safety, awareness, respect and action. Southard also has created a motivational book for girls.
“It’s a journal, so each page has a motivational quote,” she said. “Then we have reflection and questions.”
Southard went to Noblesville High School her freshman and sophomore year and was homeschooled as a junior. She plans to return to NHS for the 2026-27 school year.
Southard’s talent is lyrical on pointe dance.
Southard’s community service initiative is called the “SARA Foundation.”
“We are a nonprofit that educates teens on dating violence and works on confidence and self-worth in tweens,” Southard said. “I lost three family members to dating violence, and so after that loss, I saw the need for education for younger ages. My cousin Sara lost her life at age 21. She was in an abusive relationship and she, along with
Southard plans to double major in finance and accounting. The main colleges she is considering are the University of Georgia, University of Alabama and Southern Methodist University.
“You can’t control what the judges think or their opinions, but going into this year, I’ve never felt more confident or prepared,” Southard said.
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Hamilton County man charged for CSAM
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Shane Michael Angier, 33, was arrested May 22 by the Westfield Police Department on 10 felony counts related to child sex crimes.
Angier was charged with eight counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and two counts of possession of child sex abuse material. All are Level 5 felonies.
Court records indicate Angier has a Noblesville address. The Hamilton County Metro ICAC Task Force, which investigated the case, listed Angier as a Westfield resident.
According to a press release from the Hamilton County Metro ICAC Task Force, it received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about child sex abuse material involving prepubescent children. Five files had been uploaded. Detectives with the task force served a search warrant on Angier’s Kik account and found several images of child sex abuse material. Additional images were found following a search of his residence.
Angier had been incarcerated in the Hamilton County Jail, but is no longer listed as an inmate. Angier’s trial date is set for Sept. 14.
The task force is headquartered at the Fishers Police Department. It focuses on internet crimes against children and investigates child exploitation cases in Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Tipton counties.
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Biz offers career path
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Gaylor Electric recently recognized 10 students during a graduation and signing day ceremony for The Crossing, the company’s integrated high school education program.
The Crossing blends traditional classroom instruction with hands-on, real-world experience. Students split their day between academic coursework and applied learning at Gaylor Electric’s Noblesville campus.
Jeff Bryant, who is in charge of Gaylor’s education initiatives, said The Crossing provides an option for high school students who may not have found success at public school.
“What makes The Crossing different is that students are learning hands-on skills, and they’re getting credit for work-based learning while they’re in school,” Bryant said. “They go to class in the morning or afternoon to get their core credits, and the other half of the day they spend on our manufacturing floor, working alongside our electricians and building different compo-
The Crossing students build a skid during the school day. (Photo courtesy of Gaylor Electric)
nents that are installed on our job sites across America.”
Students in the program have the option to accept full-time positions with Gaylor Electric when they graduate or commit to summer internships with the company. Students who accept fulltime positions enter Gaylor Electric’s four-year apprenticeship program. Upon completion, they earn certification while gaining paid, on-the-job experience and graduating without educational debt, according to Bryant. For more, visit tinyurl. com/67dw6an7.
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District updates cell policy
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Noblesville Schools has new cellphone and technology policies for the 2026-27 school year.
An email was recently sent notifying parents and guardians of students who attend Noblesville Schools about the changes, which come following a wireless communications devices policy-related bill that the Indiana General Assembly passed during the most recent legislative session.
“New state law prohibits student use of personal wireless devices (such as cell phones, smartwatches and smart glasses) during the school day,” the email states. “This law means personal devices must be powered off and stored in lockers (grades 6-12) or cubbies (grades K-5) during the school day, including during lunch time and passing periods.”
According to the email, students can use devices on the bus and before and after the school day bells. Students with documented medical or educational accommodations will work with their school team to discuss specific needs. Elementary students and parents who need to communicate during the school day will be able to through their school
office. Middle school and high school students will have a new communication tool, Student Square, which will be part of the Parent Square software, a communication and family engagement platform.
Parents must have the Parent Square app and students will need to download the Student Square app on their school iPad for this service. Students can only message parents and teachers through this tool, and communications will be monitored by the school.
The email states that YouTube access for students also will change. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade will have access to specific teacher-developed YouTube learning content only. High school students will continue to only have access to YouTube educational content on their school iPad.
All elementary schools also will now keep student iPads at school rather than sending them home.
The district will also be rolling out a new Lightspeed Parent Portal tool, where parents will have access to weekly student online activity reports; real-time visibility; and control screens. More information will be released before the school year.
Ind. 32 INDOT hearing set
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The Indiana Department of Transportation will have a public hearing June 10 regarding a proposed corridor improvement project on Ind. 32 in Westfield and Noblesville.
The event will take place at Westfield’s Prairie Waters Event Center at 4130 Westfield Rd. (Ind. 32). Doors will open at 5 p.m. to allow the public to view displays and talk with the project team. A presentation will be at 5:30 p.m., with a public comment session immediately after.
The hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to interact with the project team, review features of the proposed roundabout project and provide official public comment. Project documents are available for review at improvetomove32.com.
The project area is between East Street in Westfield and River Road in Noblesville. The proposed project in-
cludes adding lanes to accommodate two lanes in each direction, removing all traffic signals within the project limits and constructing roundabouts at the following intersections with Ind. 32: Carey Road/Grassy Branch Road, Gunther Boulevard, Shady Nook Road, Moontown Road/Gray Road, Pebble Brook Boulevard, Hazel Dell Road/Little Chicago Road and Mill Creek Road.
All verbal statements recorded during the public hearing and all written comments submitted prior to, during and for a period of two weeks following the hearing date, will be evaluated, considered and addressed in subsequent environmental documentation.
Written comments can be submitted within the comment period to Nick Batta, CMT, 8790 Purdue Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 or sent via email to SR32HamiltonCounty@cmtengr.com. INDOT requests that comments be submitted by June 26.
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College honors student achievements
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Ivy Tech Community College Hamilton County’s Beta Omega Epsilon chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently celebrated student success through its third annual induction ceremony.
Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is the largest honor society in higher education, with more than 3 million members and more than 1,200 chapters worldwide. The organization provides recognition, scholarship opportunities and leadership development for high-achieving community college students.
At the end of the school year, the chapter inducted 53 students into the international honor society, which recognizes academic excellence among students at two-year colleges.
To be eligible, students must complete at least 12 credit hours and maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average. Since its founding at the Hamilton County campus three years ago, the Beta Omega Epsilon chapter has welcomed a total of 151 student members.
At the Indiana Regional Phi Theta Kappa Conference and Awards held in Columbus, Ind., earlier this year, students participated in educational sessions focused on time management, imposter syndrome and the role of artificial intelligence in today’s digital scholarship environment.
Additional honors were announced at Indiana’s 2026 Hallmark Awards event, including a Three Star Level Chapter Recognition; the Hoosier Service Award for a food drive benefiting the Noblesville Township Office; and the Reach Reward for outstanding achievement in membership acceptance and student engagement.
The Susan Jackson Award was given to Haele Edens for exceptional contributions to the chapter, and the New Advisor Award was given to Amanda Babic for her leadership, dedication and impact on student development.
Guerin Catholic boys repeat as state lacrosse champs
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Guerin Catholic High School boys lacrosse team benefited from an experienced senior class.
The Golden Eagles repeated as Indiana High School Lacrosse Association Class 1A state champions May 30 with a 19-10 victory over Evansville Memorial at Brownsburg High School.
“This was the first group of seniors that started in third grade and worked their way all the way through eighth grade at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which is our feeder program,” said Charlie Barry, who is in his ninth season as Guerin’s coach. “It’s the dedication of (players) Barrett Hahn, Gabe Bergland and J.B. Ford who started in third grade, and then some of the seniors who joined along the way. In fifth and sixth grade, Ethan Lehtinen and Vinny Elliott started and pushed this group to find that success. They were very dedicated (and) motivated to end their chapter and their legacy with the program on the highest note.”
Junior Gavin Soucie led the way with six goals and two assists for the Golden Eagles, who finished with a 13-7 record. Elliott had four goals and four assists. Ford and sophomore Mason Walosin each had three goals.
Soucie set a school record with 120 points, 86 goals and 34 assists. Elliott was second with 61 goals and 33 assists. Walosin had 34 goals, followed by Lehtinen with 23 goals and Ford with 20.
The Golden Eagles topped Evansville Memorial 18-12 in the regular season.
“Nineteen goals is a lot,” Barry said. “I expected a 12-10 or 14-11 type of game because Evansville Memorial has some really talented players, but we jumped out to a 6-1 lead after the first quarter. We scored five goals before Memorial scored and we never slowed down. I was expecting a tighter game.”
Hahn plans to play at Wabash College, an NCAA Division III program.
It was Guerin Catholic’s third state title as it also won in 2021.
GUERIN CATHOLIC GIRLS FALL IN FINAL
Second-ranked Bishop Chatard got off to a big lead early and held on for a 15-14 victory over No. 1 Guerin Catholic May 30 in the Indiana Girls Lacrosse Association Class 2A state final at Zionsville Community High School.
“I’m proud of the girls for coming back from down seven in the second quarter,” Golden Eagles coach Joseph Bellflower said.
Junior Claire Flannagan scored nine goals in the state final. Junior Caroline Ford and Corrine Karlander each had two goals.
Guerin beat Chatard 11-7 in the regular season.
The Golden Eagles (16-5) advanced to the final with a 9-8 victory over Carmel in the semifinals.
It was the fifth consecutive year Guerin was in the state final. The Golden Eagles won in 2022 and 2023 and placed second in 2024 and 2025.
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The Guerin Catholic High School boys lacrosse team celebrates with its state championship trophy. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Barry)
Kiwanis Club celebrates 50 years of community service
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Noblesville Sunrisers Kiwanis Club celebrated its 50th anniversary May 29 at the Forest Park Inn in Noblesville.
Kiwanis is an international organization with clubs in more than 80 nations, with the world headquarters in Indianapolis. Founded in 1915, it empowers local clubs to raise funds, mentor youth and build community projects.
Greg Ayers, Noblesville Sunrisers Secretary, said the Noblesville Sunrisers Kiwanis was established March 23, 1976, when Jerry Barr of the Noblesville Noon Kiwanis asked then member Bob Anderson if he would start a breakfast club for folks who could not make the Noblesville Noon Kiwanis meetings.
Chuck Crow is the club’s only remaining charter member.
“It’s just been a wonderful experience,” Crow said. “I’ve gotten to know a lot of people, and I always get a lot
of pleasure out of giving back to the community. The Kiwanis have always helped the youth in the community and supported all the youth organizations, especially Riley Hospital for Children. I’ve really enjoyed it over the last 50 years.”
Ayers said the club raises approximately $25,000 annually for local children’s programs.
The Noblesville Sunrisers Kiwanis meet every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at Ginger’s Cafe in Noblesville.
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Chuck Crow, left, is presented an award from Noblesville Sunrisers Kiwanis Club President Jeff Demasie for his 50 years of service. (Photo courtesy of Greg Ayers)
City launches ‘All In Noblesville’
The City of Noblesville has announced the launch of All In Noblesville, a collaborative planning initiative to update the city’s comprehensive plan and unified development ordinance to guide growth and development over the next two decades.
All In Noblesville is getting started with several ways for residents to get involved, including:
• Taking an online survey or marking up the interactive map at AllNoblesville.com
• Visiting pop-up tables throughout the city at the community events
• Joining the kick-off celebration at the end of summer
• Signing up for project updates on the project website
According to city officials, the initiative is seeking extensive community input on land use priorities, including residents’ ideas for future development, identification of the community’s best places and assets and areas where improvements or missing elements could enhance quality of life.
“The voices of people who live, work, dine, shop and invest in Noblesville are a crucial part of shaping our city’s next chapter,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen stated. “Community input is essential as we plan for the future and I look forward to hearing the priorities and ideas that will help guide Noblesville’s continued growth and success.”
City officials said over the past 30 years, the comprehensive plan has become outdated, and the unified development ordinance has expanded from roughly 200 to more than 600 pages.
“Decades of amendments have resulted in a document that is complex, contains contradictory language and lacks key elements, such as clear standards for building form and design,” the launch announcement stated.
The process is expected to take approximately 18 to 24 months. For more, visit AllNoblesville.com.
COMMUNITY
Fishers resident stays engaged through volunteer work
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Virginia Tate might be retired, but she’s not slowing down anytime soon.
The 79-year-old Fishers resident volunteers regularly with the Fishers Arts Council and for various events and programs run through City of Fishers departments. She leads third-graders on tours of City Hall, is a park steward at Cheeney Creek Park, helps out during the Geist Half Marathon and helped pick lettuce for Indianapolis Zoo animals at the Fishers AgriPark.
Tate, a former speech and language pathologist, moved to Fishers about seven years ago. Soon after she arrived, she decided to check out City Hall — the old building that has since been replaced by the Fishers Municipal Center.
“I went in and there’s all this art on the walls, and I thought, ‘This is interesting,’” she said. “And somehow I connected with one of the board members, and I said I would really like to be a part of this, if I can.”
That’s how Tate got involved with the Fishers Arts Council, where she contin-
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tired that volunteering and travel and keeping myself fit and healthy would be my my three major things,” she said. “And so, that’s what I’ve been doing. And Fishers Arts Council was one of the initial ones, but it sort of bled into other things.”
vendors were. And then, they have a children’s activity, a craft activity for kids. They’d have one table for the free bags and another table for the children’s activity. And I would help with the children’s activities.”
As a park steward for Cheeney Creek Park, Tate uses a grabber and a pail to pick up trash and keeps an eye out for any maintenance that needs to be done. She’s also helped plant trees at Holland Park and the AgriPark, helped decorate for the city’s fall festival and much more.
ues to take on volunteer roles, helping out during exhibit receptions, special events and more. Through that work, the gregarious senior met other people and got involved in more volunteer opportunities throughout the community.
It was all part of her retirement plan.
“I had kind of planned when I re-
Tate helps out at the Fishers AgriPark, primarily greeting and directing visitors. She has volunteered with the Fishers Health Department, manning a booth at events like the weekly farmers market, where she’s also staffed the Parks Department booth.
“They were always looking for volunteers,” she said. “I said, ‘Sure, I’ll come. You tell me what you need me to do.’
And they’d give me a little apron, and I’d give out flyers. I’d give out the free bags. Tell them where certain other
She hopes to find a volunteer niche at the Fishers Library, too — maybe reading to children.
Tate likes variety in her volunteer work and likes to stay active while contributing to her community.
“It’s satisfying to me that I can be (active) at this point in my life and still be a vibrant part of things,” she said, adding that volunteering benefits her, as well. “I do lots of stuff. I’m in a good mood most of the time. It gives me a good feeling, and it connects me with parts of the community that, when I was working, I didn’t have time to do that.”
Virginia Tate is a regular volunteer with the Fishers Arts Council, and at many community events. (Photo courtesy of Virginia Tate)
Event to offer WWII plane rides
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The public can ride in a World War II-era plane at this year’s Indiana Wing Commemorative Air Force Barnstorming Days June 13.
The event at Indianapolis Executive Airport will allow attendees to purchase rides on World War II-training craft, including a 1942 Vultee BT-13, 1943 Boeing Stearman, 1944 Fairchild PT-26 and a North American AT-6D. The aircraft played a vital role in preparing American aviators for combat, serving as the trainers where thousands of WWII cadets learned the skills they would carry into war, according to a news release.
This year’s Barnstorming Days will celebrate the nation’s history and the Greatest Generation — those who grew up in the Great Depression and fought in World War II.
“As our nation celebrates 250 years of freedom, this is a unique opportunity to reflect on the brave Americans — especially the World War II generation — who helped secure that freedom, while allowing today’s families to experience a living piece of that history,” stated Mark Van Zant, development officer for the Indiana Wing CAF.
Twenty-five complimentary airplane rides will be provided to selected Hoosier veterans, courtesy of a donation from Fedex. Veterans interested in participating can apply online at indianawingcaf.org/veterans.html.
The event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A 1942 Vultee BT-13 is one of several World War II-era training aircrafts that attendees of the Indiana Wing Commemorative Air Force Barnstorming Days can ride in June 13. (Photo courtesy of Indiana Wing Commemorative Air Force)
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“Without the Advantage Loan, we would have had to pass. I cannot stress how helpful it was,” Ray said. Ray spent 22 years in the U.S. Army, completing tours in Europe and the Pacific before retiring in 1993. After his service, he went nearly 30 years without using a single VA benefit.
“I just didn’t know what was available to me at the time,” Ray recalled.
Ray’s first two homes were purchased with conventional loans. On the second purchase, he says the real estate agent recommended a conventional loan over a VA home loan, and looking back, he doesn’t think he was given the right information about what his VA benefit could have done for him.
About five years ago, Ray began exploring what his service had earned him. The more he learned, the more he realized what he’d been missing. When the time came to buy again, he knew the VA home loan was the way to go.
The Rays were drawn to NewDay USA in part because of its military leadership, including Admiral Thomas Lynch. That connection mattered to a family with 22 years of service behind them.
“It’s like the Admiral says, you know, veterans aren’t looking for a handout, they’re looking for a hand up, and that’s what it was. It was a hand up.”
The result: a two-story home in Westfield, Indiana, about four miles from their old place but roughly 500 square feet larger. Ray joked that he and his wife are “probably the only two baby boomers who have upsized and not downsized.”
The VA home loan is one of the most powerful homebuying tools, and NewDay USA is making it even stronger. With NewDay Home, qualified veterans don’t need to come up with a single dollar for a down payment or closing costs, and the Deposit Boost gives them a financial edge in competitive markets. For families navigating life transitions or stretched on savings, that can change everything.
GETTING THE HANG OF IT
Noblesville fifth-grader sets Kids World Record for unique feat
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
When 10-year-old Noblesville resident Emma Metheny found out she was too young to be recognized by Guinness World Records, a global reference book that documents extreme human achievements, she didn’t let that stop her.
Metheny broke the Kids World Record in the girls’ 10- 12-year-old division for the longest time hanging upside down May 3 when she hung by her legs for 7 minutes on a gymnastics bar at her Noblesville home.
Metheny, who will be a fifth-grader at Stoney Creek Elementary, previously set the record at 4 minutes in March, only to have that record broken by someone who hung upside down for 5 minutes. She learned about world records when her mom read her a Guinness World Records book.
“We found out (Guiness World Records doesn’t) take kids under 16, so we searched for world records for kids, and that’s how we found Kids World Records,” Stephanie Metheny, Emma’s mom, said.
Kids World Records allows children under 16 to compete fairly against peers their age. Founder and CEO of Kids World Records Emile Hoffman started the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic to create a level playing field for kids.
“Kids are the biggest consumer of the books and information about these world records, but they can’t participate because they would be competing with adults,” Hoffman said. “Instead of having super strict rules for every single record out there, it’s more about having kids come up with records themselves. As long as it’s safe and measurable and adequately challenging, anything can be a record.”
Having performed gymnastics recreationally since age 2, hanging upside down was the natural choice for Emma.
“She loves gymnastics,” Stephanie said. “She’s kind of like a monkey. She climbed up a built-in bookcase at eight months old before she could even walk. She likes to play on the swing set and loves doing the monkey bars. It’s fun
for her to swing upside down and just play around.”
To prepare, Metheny practiced hanging upside down and timing herself for two months until she felt like she could beat 5 minutes. She said the day of the challenge wasn’t too hard.
“My legs were really sore,” Metheny said. “They were like Jello when I got down. I was trying not to think and just zoned out while hanging upside down. I was very excited and happy that I broke the record.”
Metheny wants to break more world
records for her age group.
“Her friends have decided they think it’s pretty cool, so they’re all trying to come up with records for people to beat or beat old records,” Stephanie said.
“She’s always had an outgoing personality. She’s the middle child and has a couple brothers, so she’s kind of the one in charge.”
Metheny said she wants to set a free hanging record next.
“I was able to hang longer than a bunch of strong men when we were on the boardwalk in Florida for spring
break, so I think it will be easy to set the record,” she said. “To train for the free hang record, I will work more on my hand grip and try to hold on longer over a few weeks. It’s different than hanging upside down because I use my arm strength instead of my leg strength.”
She also wants to set a record for long jump. Currently, there is only a record for standing long jump in Metheny’s age category — 83.5 inches completed in 2022.
“I jumped over 6 feet at school,” Metheny said. “They said I was one of the top people at school and I haven’t even practiced.”
For more, visit kidsworldrecords. com.
School: Rising fifth-grader at Stoney Creek Elementary
Favorite part about gymnastics: Trampoline and bars
Hobbies: Conducting experiments and mixing things together, traveling and hiking. Why should kids try to set world records?: “I encourage other kids to set records because it’s cool. It’s fun to be the best at something. My grandpa still holds his high school record for high jump — 6 feet, 8 inches at Knightstown High School.
ON THE COVER: Emma Metheny is a fifth grader at Stoney Creek Elementary in Noblesville. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Metheny)
THE METHENY FILE
Emma Metheny broke the record for hanging upside down by hanging upside down for 7 minutes May 3. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Metheny)
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Managing blood pressure
Commentary by Farah Myers
Exercise is a cornerstone of blood pressure control, yet meeting current evidence-based guidelines can feel overwhelming. While these recommendations remain the gold standard, emerging research suggests an easier entry point: isometric exercise.
Isometric exercise involves contracting a muscle without visible movement. While it may seem simple, the benefits on blood pressure are significant. Studies show that isometric training can lower systolic blood pressure (the top number) by 5 to 10 mm Hg in people with diagnosed hypertension. This is an effect that rivals traditional aerobic or resistance exercise alone.
The most widely studied approach is refreshingly practical. The guideline-endorsed prescription includes four two-minute holds, with a one-minute rest between efforts, performed three times per week. You can start with a simple wall squat where you sit back against a wall as if in an invisible chair. Or handgrip squeezes where a low-cost handgrip device works well. For handgrip exercis-
es, the squeeze should feel “moderately hard,” about 30 to 40 percent of maximal effort.
The total time commitment? Roughly 11 to 12 minutes per session! These exercises can be done while watching TV, during a work break or in the carpool lane, making exercise especially accessible.
Repeated muscle contractions improve blood vessel function and reduce resistance in the arteries, which allows blood to flow more easily over time. Isometric exercise has been shown to be safe, even in older adults with hypertension, when performed correctly and without breath-holding.
For people who are short on time, limited by mobility or simply struggling to get started, isometric exercise is an effective tool with the evidence to back it up.
Healing beyond hospital doors
Commentary by Dr. Michele Saysana
Hospitals aren’t just places we visit when something goes wrong. They are anchors for our communities, engines for our economy and trusted partners in building healthier lives.
MAKING CARE MORE AFFORDABLE
Access starts with affordability. So far, IU Health has delivered $1.4 billion in savings in commercial prices for employers and patients, driven, in part, by intentional reductions in commonly used services.
Radiology prices are down an average of 26 percent, laboratory prices by 62 percent and outpatient pharmacy prices by 33 percent. A recent study commissioned by the state showed IU Health’s commercial prices are below the national average, reinforcing our commitment to making health care more affordable for Hoosiers.
BUILDING THE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW
As Indiana faces a shortage in phy-
sicians, nurses and other health care professionals, our educational programs from high school to residency are more important than ever. In 2024, IU Health invested $85 million to train the next generation of health care professionals in Indiana, as reported in our annual Community Benefit report.
CARING FOR COMMUNITIES
Through our community benefit work and Community Impact Investment Fund, IU Health partners with local organizations addressing critical needs such as housing security, infant mortality, mental health, food access and neighborhood revitalization.
Across Marion, Hendricks, Hamilton and Boone counties, IU Health has invested more than $25.6 million in local partnerships.
Farah Myers is a double board-certified nurse practitioner at Cool Creek Family Health. Call or text 317-6639932 for more.
Dr. Michele Saysana is the president of the IU Health Metro Region.
BUSINESS LOCAL
From left, owners Juan Garcia Sr., Juan Garcia Jr. and Anastasio Avila at the May 27 ribbon cutting. (Photo by Hannah VanLandingham)
El Potro now open
By Hannah VanLandingham hannah@youarecurrent.com
El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill celebrated the grand opening of its Noblesville restaurant with a May 27 ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The new restaurant at 14741 Hazel Dell Crossing in Noblesville features authentic Mexican menu items ranging from tacos and fajitas to quesadillas and burritos. The menu also features adult beverages like margaritas.
Owner Juan Garcia Jr. said the restaurant focuses on authentic Mexican culture. He said the number of customers has gradually increased since the restaurant opened in March.
“At first, people didn’t know we were here, but we also didn’t want people to bombard us just yet because (we were) trying to get (staff) up to date on everything,” he said. “As it’s getting warmer outside, people are coming out more and discovering us. We hope to continue that trend throughout summer.”
The restaurant is the family’s third. Garcia Jr.’s father, Juan Garcia Sr., owns the Plainfield El Potro, and coowns El Molino Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Lafayette with Garcia Jr.’s cousin Anastasio Avila.
“We (are) just bringing fresh food, (a) good environment, good drinks (and a) place for the family to hang out,” Garcia Jr. said of the Noblesville restau rant. “If you want to watch sports or just relax, (we) want to be here for the community.”
For more, visit elpotronoblesville. com.
United Way of Central Indiana awards literacy grants — United Way of Central Indiana has awarded more than $400,700 to 31 child care providers, schools and community organizations to help them start or expand literacy initiatives. United Way’s Literacy Fund provides grants up to $25,000 to support literacy projects and efforts for children up to age 8 that improve language development, early literacy skills, reading and writing. About 6,000 children across Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties will be served through the grants. The Hamilton County recipient is Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation, which received $10,959.64.
Commentary by Larry Greene
This Noblesville outdoor living project transformed an exposed deck into a comfortable covered porch, creating a destination for relaxing and entertaining.
THE BLUEPRINT
• Replaced the existing open deck with a spacious covered porch addition.
• Installed low-maintenance Trex decking for lasting beauty and durability.
• Added a vaulted wood ceiling to bring warmth and architectural interest.
• Created a striking fireplace feature using materials from Classic Stone.
• Integrated lighting, ceiling fan, and mounted television for year-round enjoyment.
• Expanded outdoor living space with seamless access from the home.
Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy. com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.
Crime Unfiltered event features Petito case
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Nichole Schmidt experienced every parent’s nightmare when her daughter went missing.
Travel vlogger Gabby Petito, 22, was killed by her fiancé, Brian Laundre, while traveling across the U.S. in a van. The trip began July 2, 2021, and Petito disappeared Aug. 27. Laundrie drove the van home to Florida and wouldn’t answer questions about her whereabouts. He later died by suicide a few days before Petito’s remains were found Sept. 19, 2021, in Wyoming.
Petito’s case drew nationwide attention on shows such as “Dateline,” “20/20,” “48 Hours” and a Netflix three-part documentary series. Schmidt will take part in a “Crime Unfiltered” event at 7:30 p.m. June 18 at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre in India napolis. Joining Schmidt will be Gabby’s stepmother, Tara Petito. Among the other pan elists is John Ramsey, whose daughter Jon-Benet Ram sey was killed in 1996. Her murder remains unsolved.
“It’s kind of an interesting dy namic for peo ple to be able to come and be so close to us and hear it from our mouths be cause a lot of what they see is media driven or it’s from the creators on podcasts
and sometimes all the information isn’t factual,” Schmidt said. “They might have perceptions of us that aren’t true. They look at us in a different light. We are real families. They are real tragedies that happened to us. We all advocate to prevent this from happening to others,”
Schmidt said there will be a Q & A session.
“It’s important to be able to communicate with people and let them understand that what happened to us is not an anomaly,” she said.
Moab City (Utah) police responded Aug. 12, 2021 to a domestic violence call and Petito was sobbing. Because Petito claimed she hit Laundre first, she was deemed the primary aggressor. A 911 caller had reported a man hitting a woman. Neither wanted to press charges and they were simply separated for a night.
“We feel Gabby’s life would have been saved if she was given a lethality assessment, which is a series of questions that police officers would ask when approaching a domestic violence situation, which is very dangerous for them as well,”
Schmidt said. “So, we push for states to mandate this lethality assessment. We don’t care if they use that one, there are different danger assessments.”
Schmidt said advocates want states to get the training to use it properly, so they can get victims into
the hands of advocates that help them create a safety plan or make them realize they are in a lethal situation.
Schmidt said Gabby’s dad, Joe Petito, worked with law enforcement officials to create a committee for Florida.
“We don’t care if it’s called the Gabby Petito Act, it doesn’t matter as long as they are using it,” she said.
Schmidt said they’ve also helped states pass missing persons acts across the nation to help law enforcement agencies share the information more broadly on missing people.
“It’s something that we hope helps locate missing people faster,” she said.
Schmidt said there should be domestic violence registries similar to sex offender registries. She said Gabby’s case drew attention because of the video footage available from the trip.
“Everybody that saw on screen connected with her and thought this girl seemed so sweet and so kind,” Schmidt said. “Gabby was also tough and she stuck up for people. She wasn’t afraid to speak up to what was right. She had a really great backbone and I think Brian broke that down because the Gabby I saw in the Moab video was not who Gabby is. She is not the kind that’s going to take responsibility for something she didn’t do and apologize for being mean because I know she wasn’t mean.”
Schmidt said the FBI told the family that it was the biggest missing person case they had ever worked on.
“I do feel like it’s Gabby in her spirit and she wasn’t going to let Brian not be held accountable for this,” she said. “I think that was her doing. She did want to be a famous vlogger. I said, ‘You did it, Gab, everybody knows your name now.’ We miss her so much, but we’re so grateful that we had the outcome we did because we work with families that their loved ones are never found and we get to bring her home and have her with us.”
For more, visit crimeunfiltered.com.
Nichole Schmidt, mother of murder victim Gabby Petito, is one of the speakers at a “Crime Unfiltered” event in Indianapolis at 7:30 p.m. June (Photo courtesy of Crime Unfiltered)
‘CINDERELLA’
“Cinderella” runs through July 12 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
“Bubbles Up! Let’s Celebrate,” a celebration of Jimmy Buffett, is set for 7:30 p.m June 12 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘CHESS’
Civic in Concert will feature music from “Chess” at 7 p.m. June 13 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
‘DESCENDANTS’
The Carmel Community Players Rising Star production of Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical” is set for June 12-21 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
‘THE GERMAN TROPICS’
“The German Tropics” is set for June 10-14 and 17-21 at Red Barn Theatre in Frankfort. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.
Discovering Broadway concert set — Discovering Broadway, a pre-Broadway incubator, has announced the stars and concert date for the untitled Zack Zadek musical, which is part of their inaugural musical commissioning initiative, newly named First Listen. Sophia Anne Caruso (“Beetlejuice” on Broadway, Netflix’s “One Piece”) and Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Justin Jesso (Stargazing) will lead the June 26 concert event, presented in collaboration with The Cabaret in Indianapolis. For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org.
Tara Petito
Hot Summmer Nights
Fox whiskey debuts
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Fox is on the run again. That would be Winston A. Fox, the stuffed fox mascot of St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis.
Journeyman Distillery and Rare Saint Whiskey, a part of Huse Culinary, have partnered to create a new whiskey named after the iconic fox.
The whiskey will debut June 16 at a dinner at St. Elmo, followed by a dinner June 19 at Journeyman in Valparaiso.
“It’s been a great partnership with Huse over the years and certainly we view (St. Elmo) as Indiana’s most iconic restaurant, so it’s a real treat to be able to partner with it,” Journeyman owner Bill Welter said.
This is the second whiskey featuring Winston A. Fox. Welter said several years ago there was a blend of Journeyman’s five rye whiskeys.
The one is called Winston A. Fox: The Story of Six Fine Ryes.
“The first one we had like 300 bottles, and this one will be a little more widely distributed, and I think we’re going to have around 1,000 bottles,” Welter said.
Welter said they are popular collector items. The people attending the dinner will have a chance to buy bottles.
The whiskey will have six blends, adding Rare Saint’s rye whiskey. The six uniquely different rye whiskies are composed of whiskey aged 10, 8, 8, 7, 5 and 5 years, respectively, and were finished together for an additional nine months in Madeira casks. It is being released at 100 proof.
The bottles are $89,99 and available for purchase at all Huse Culinary restaurants, including 1933 Lounge in Carmel and Fishers.
The Journeyman dinner will include St. Elmo’s famous shrimp cocktails and Linz steaks, which St. Elmo uses. Chris Clifford, vice president of business development for Huse Culinary and Rare Saint partner, said Winston A. Fox is in the 1933 Lounge at St. Elmo. He was stolen once but returned the same night after a news report.
“Winston A. Fox is exactly the kind of project Rare Saint was built for – an exceptional whiskey, a great meal and a story worth pouring,” Clifford said.
Clifford expects the Winston A. Fox whiskey to sell quickly.
“We’ll have it until we run out,” Clifford said. “We don’t have anything left of the first batch.It’s been gone for years.”
For more on the Indianapolis dinner, visit winston-bourbon-dinner-zzbu8. tripleseattickets.com/registration/select. For more, visit journeyman.com.
Winston A. Fox, the mascot of St. Elmo Steak House, inspired the whiskey. (Photo courtesy of Dave Pluimer)
PUZZLES
benefactor
14. Fool
15. Where the book “The History of Zionsville, Indiana” recently sold for $17.01
16. Pulitzer-winning film critic
17. Angela Buchman
weather spring forecast, often
18. Viral phenomenon
19. Aesop specialty
20. Remove from the ground
22. Pop fan?
23. Dish in a lab
24. Yachting event
28. NHS 12th graders
29. One-pointer in horseshoes
33. Victory Field statistic
34. Clergyman
35. Wear away
37. Hamilton East Public Library summer reading program...and an additional clue for the answers in the colored squares
40. Black-and-white cookies
41. Very dirty
42. In the past
43. Gloomy
44. Beast of burden
47. It was “born” in 1961 as a mate for Barbie
50. Greek column style
52. Lennon’s love
53. Short narrative
56. Exhume
59. ___ exam
60. Norse god of war
61. “Stars and Stripes Forever” composer
62. Chest muscles, for short 63. Actress Russo
64. Piano specialist
65. Bit of fiction
66. Sound from a leaky tire DOWN
1. Current space sellers
2. Persuasive sort
3. Decrees
4. Sub detector
5. Disaster relief org.
6. “Yeah, right!”
7. America: “A Horse With No ___”
8. Salon01 color
9. Clear a windshield, perhaps
10. 21st-century US president with a Noble Peace Prize
11. Kan. neighbor
12. Magic, on a Pacers scoreboard
13. GPS suggestion
21. Ritzy retreats
22. Large body of eau
24. Remember 25. Son of 60-Across
26. Neat
27. Had the crab cakes at 101 Craft Kitchen
30. Always, in verse
31. Like Dickens’ Dodger
32. Zero, to Nero
34. Lilly’s David Ricks’ pos.
35. Kind of cuisine
36. Mr. Rogers on Trigger
37. Craving
38. Glowing gas
39. Sault ___ Marie
40. Hoosier National Forest tree
43. ___-mo
44. Battery terminals
45. Some peaceful protests
46. Westfield Playhouse play parts
48. Dump
water on
49. Comparable (with)
51. Unpleasant smells
53. Region
54. Table salt, to a chemist
55. “If all ___ fails...”
56. Summer hrs.
57. Debtor’s letters
58. Rev
59. Choose ANSWERS ON PAGE 27
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals for Freedom Trail Park
Improvements will be received by the City of Westfield, Indiana, at the Westfield Public Works Building, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana, 46074 until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Friday, July 10, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received later than the above time and date will be returned unopened. No conditional bids will be considered.
Project generally includes construction of a park restroom building, pickleball courts, court fencing, sidewalks, asphalt and aggregate trails, signage, electric service, planting, and other site improvements, amenities, and furnishings. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Proposal Form obtainable at the office of the Owner. Each bid shall be accompanied by Form 96 Contractor's Bid for Public Works, including Non-Collusion Affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, completely filled out, signed, and notarized as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana, Section III of Part II of Form 96 titled "Contractor's Financial Statement," and acceptable bid security. The bid security shall be a certified check made payable to the Owner or satisfactory bond by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana in an amount equal to 5% of the bid, said deposit being for the purpose of ensuring the execution of the contract for which bid is made. Any bid not accompanied by the above required items shall be deemed to be a non-responsive bid by the Owner.
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Please direct all questions regarding this project to Chris McConnell, City of Westfield, Department of Public Works, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074, (317) 473-2917, cmcconnell@westfield.in.gov
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