Noblesville Community Newsletter

MAY 2014

GILDED AGE NEIGHBORHOOD THEATER SHINES IN LIGHT OF WHOLESOME FAMILY MUSIC

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LOGAN STREET SANCTUARY, A SNAPSHOT AT ONE YEAR IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN GILMORE: OWNER, LOGAN STREET SANCTUARY Writer / J.L. VeZolles

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BUY THE HISTORIC PROPERTY AT 1274 LOGAN ST? I had just finished my many year career with the U.S. Postal Service and I wanted a place where I could teach and record music—a studio. It was more about the location than any historical element, but those are appreciated.

WHAT DID YOU SEE WHEN YOU FIRST OPENED THE DOOR? The minute my realtor opened the old church door, I saw a building in desperate need of renovation. Then I saw the seats…and with that… I saw opportunity. All I could think of was how great for Noblesville it would be to have something like the Hedgehog Music Showcase in Arcadia. The owner, Bob Foster, has been an inspiration of mine for a long time.

WEREN’T THERE ALREADY PLENTY OF VENUES FOR MUSICIANS TO PLAY? There are… but they’re not places where people can actually listen.

It is unbelievably rare to find a place without blasting electronics, screens, loud conversations, distractions…a place where a singer can actually be heard. That’s what I wanted then— and that’s why people come back time and again—one year later. We have a listening room.

ISN’T THIS A LOT OF WORK FOR SOMEONE WHO ‘QUIT HIS DAY JOB’?

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Yes, it’s ironic to be working—rather—thinking—harder than ever. But, the satisfaction that comes from giving to others something I always wanted myself—an opportunity to be heard and appreciated as an artist. It makes it so worthwhile. Although this is my small part, I hope (the idea) becomes a growing effort.

I’d like Central Indiana to be known for devotion to singer/ songwriters much the way it is for athletes.

IN REACHING THIS ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE, ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE OUTCOME OF YOUR FIRST YEAR EFFORT? Yes. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity, to enjoy the type and caliber of artists that come from around the Midwest region to play. I especially appreciate the level of support that so many patrons and community leaders have shown. “I would have never gotten this off the ground without support from people of the Noblesville community.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WHAT ARE YOUR HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS FOR NOBLESVILLE NEWEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUE? To see the Logan Street Sanctuary develop as an integral part of an arts-campus; with people like Mayor John Ditslear, Teri Ditslear, Alaina Shonkwiler in the Economic Development Department, Rene Oldham with Main Street, Aili McGill at the Nickel Plate Arts—and the many other people envisioning the Arts prominently featured in Noblesville’s downtown landscape.

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Renovation of the exterior is one priority. We will continue to progress as we attract attention of corporate sponsors. Support for our children and family programs is as item close to the top of my list also, as this is key to the overall development of our entire arts community.

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Legacy Keepers exists to reach and teach children with music. Nurturing artists is at an early age is a must. You don’t wait for kids to turn 18 then tell them ‘go find yourself’. They need direction and encouragement, not only at school, but in the ‘real world’. Look at the ‘Best’! They started at 6—not 36! That’s why I’m helping Legacy Keepers—for the good of my community.

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MEALS ON WHEELS OF HAMILTON COUNTY: DELIVERY WITH COMPASSION Writer / Whitney Mucha

Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County is a not-for-profit organization serving the entire county.

“Most people have never heard of our organization,” says Executive Director Beth Gehlhausen. “We seem to be a well-kept secret even though we really want everyone to know about our services.”

Established in 1975, Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County serves meals to people who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.

This need might be permanent for people with physical or mental limitations, or it could be a temporary need while someone is recovering from an illness or surgery. In 2013, this local Meals on Wheels assisted approximately 420 people totaling almost 54,000 meals.

Meals are prepared under the supervision of a registered dietitian in local hospital cafeterias.

Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, Community North, Riverview, Sheridan Health Care and Rehabilitation, and St. Vincent Carmel all prepare meals for delivery every Monday through Friday. The hot meals are usually the same food items served on the cafeteria line for the facility that day, but special meals also are available for those with dietary restrictions.

Volunteer drivers pick up food from the hospitals in the late morning at the beginning of their route. The nutritious food is served hot so that clients are ensured a healthy meal that tastes delicious. Each meal is packaged individually in disposable containers for ease of client clean up.

The one-meal plan includes a hot entree and sides, a dessert, bread and butter, and milk

or juice. This entire meal with free delivery only costs the client $4.50 per day. A second, lighter meal of a deli sandwich, fruit or dessert, and milk or juice may be added to the order, bringing the two-meal plan total to $7 per day.

Meals on Wheels provides services to individuals at all socioeconomic levels.

Approximately 60 percent of meal recipients in Hamilton County pay for their own meals, have meals paid for by family members, or are sponsored by a church or other organization.

The remaining 40 percent receive assistance or full sponsorship through the Sponsor-a-Senior program or the Central Indiana Council on Aging.

These deliveries would not be possible without the help of community volunteers. It takes about 340 volunteers a month to deliver meals to Hamilton County Residents. Delivery shifts are available Monday through Friday and normally require a two-hour commitment once a month. Volunteers are screened with a background check and must have a valid driver license and car insurance.

Coordinators train all new volunteers and ensure they are ready for their own routes.

Many volunteers team up with a friend or coworker. Fishers Rotary Club, the Town of Fishers and First Merchants Bank consistently provide volunteers for Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County.

“We rarely have a volunteer leave unless their health has changed, their work schedule changes or they move,” Gehlhausen says.

“Our volunteers are very committed to the purpose of delivering hot meals to those in need.”

Unlike some organizations that experience high operational costs, Meals on Wheel of

Hamilton County has a low overhead because so much is donated from the community.

One of the most important of these donations comes from Riverview Hospital, which provides about 1,400 square feet of office space, plus all telephones, computers and the information technology network.

Meals on Wheels also applies for grants, receives annual donations and holds fundraising events to assist with meal subsidies and the small overhead costs to run the organization.

What can you do to help? Spread the word about the services of Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County. “The people in need might be your neighbors, you might sit next to them at church, or you might have a family member trying desperately to continue living independently,” Gehlhausen says. “We are woefully under-serving this county, and we want to change that by spreading the word about our services.”

The next fundraising event, scheduled for September, will feature a Dancing with the Stars of Hamilton County theme. Attendees will have a chance to vote on their favorite dancers to raise money for this worthy organization. Tickets will be available in advance, and information will be posted on the organization’s website as the event date approaches.

For more information about Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County, visit MealsOn WheelsHC.org or call 317-776-7159.

Whitney Mucha is a graduate of Indiana University, a native Hoosier and HR professional. She and her husband, Mike, enjoy living in Fishers with their two sons, Charlie and Max.

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Gilded Age neighborhood theater shines in light of wholesome family music Writer / J. L. VeZolles Photographer / Brian Brosmer

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ust one year ago, the repurposing of an old church and one-time Army barracks began in the heart of Noblesville’s Gilded Age district.

Since late last summer, an eclectic blend of folk, bluegrass, country, Americana and ethnic musicians have entertained patrons of Logan Street Sanctuary, which nestles on the red, brick street aside beautiful, Victorian homes.

Boasting 60 cozy seats, the listening room LK, Saturday Sing-Along Guests, 2014: Left to right-- Front: ‘Izzy’ Atkinson (Noblesville), Duncan, Collin, attracts a mature audience. But recently, the Stuart and Liam Blank (Indpls). Back: Bella Concannon (Indpls), Janet Gilray (Noblesville), Ava Concannon, small glow of children’s programming has (Indpls) and Jean Roberts (Arcadia). Below: Liam Blank (6), keeps rhythm with an old-time washboard and shone a different light in the little theater. scrub brush. He and his brothers; Stuart (7), Duncan and Liam (8), are sons of Drs. Julia and David Blank.

The programs main ingredient? Wholesome family fun.

Then there are the youth ambassadors: “However, this is where fate came into play,” Isabella, 10, and Ava, 9, daughters of Jerri she said. “Before I even had time to look up and Patrick Concannon and nieces to my Realtor’s number, I ran into a musician WHAT’S THE RECIPE AND Noblesville residents Patty and Michael I’d know for years, John Gilmore. I’d just HOW DID THEY GET THESE Concannon. “We love the music,” Isabella begun to sing the praises of ‘my’ discovery aid. “Singing helps us remember the history when he told me, ‘I bought that.’ It took PROGRAMS COOKING? of the songs.” about five minutes to recover from my It all started with an old time song. A few surprise — and then I asked if he needed gourds for rhythm shakers are added, then “And it’s just plain fun!” added Ava. help with family programs!” an old-time washboard and a few guitars.

Next, a schoolteacher with an educational nonprofit called Legacy Keepers was added, Plain, old-fashioned fun. No scoreboards or It didn’t take Gilmore long to help promote then a local singer-songwriter (and owner of flashing lights, no headliner act, no dancing Legacy Keepers’ mission to inspire interest mascot with oversized head. How did this in American history using traditional, oldthe venue), followed by two female gradeedu-tainment find it’s way into downtown time music. He’d observed a resurgence of school singers who volunteered as Youth Noblesville? interest in the grassroots music he favored.

Ambassadors. Finally, Boys and Girls Club He also knew firsthand that history was members, plus other neighborhood families, were invited to a sing-along. Blend well, and “I used to believe in making things happen,” transmitted that way. As a songwriter, he’d written plenty of songs that incorporated Gilray said. “But the more I heard the what’s the result? factual elements of life. He appreciated expression ‘things happen for a reason,’ the music as an exciting means of teaching more I started believing it. Finding a home “You (get) a program that exceeded all for Legacy Keepers in Noblesville when we and recognized the need to preserve songs my expectations!” according to Abigail of historical importance — songs of the Rinehart, executive director of the Boys and did: That was fate. cowboy, railroad, coal mines, family farm Girls Club of Noblesville, who recently led club members to an after-school program at “I had been looking for the perfect nonprofit and important battles that had all but home for a couple years after presenting disappeared from many textbooks. the venue. on the road and at the Eiteljorg, Pioneer Village, Indiana State Museum and many He recognized Gilray’s accomplishments Logan Street Sanctuary’s owner, John as a licensed educator and knew she was Gilmore, said, “You arrive at the point where other public history venues. I had a number serious about teaching a new generation a vibrant arts community begins — with the of very good friends and family roots in the Noblesville area. I began casting about the lessons found in songs of the past. inclusion of youth — to ensure programs of for studio space,” she said. “Then, one day, He respected her as a musician, knowing value continue in years to come.”

I was cruising my favorite historic section something of her associates in the music of town and listening to the tune of my car industry (such as Brian Ahern, recent Janet Gilray, the school teacher leading the tires humming over Logan Street’s red brick inductee in the Americana Music Hall show, said it’s a typical Legacy Keepers when I saw a for-sale sign in front of a tiny, of Fame by highly acclaimed Emmy Lou gathering: a combination of children, moms, dads, friends and family — to add to old church. I though, ‘That’s the place I want. Harris), yet he was keenly aware of the What potential! Walking distance from a struggle that all the arts faced. So he got on the collection of more than 20,000 people children’s book store, an ice cream parlor, a board as an associate director and told her gathered in song since 2008 — in small, the 501(c )(3) not-for-profit educational friendly groups, sharing America’s heritage, museum and numerous antique shops!’ charity had a home at 1274 Logan Street. one generation with the next.

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Local Aims for Cadillac of Pizza Cutting Writer / Nathan Lamb

In the world of pizza cutting implements, local entrepreneur Tom Faludy has a new product he’s billing as a cut above the rest.

It’s called the Big Ass Pizza Cutter, and Faludy said it’s about kicking pizza parties up a notch.

Tom Faludy is a Geist resident & inventor of the Big Ass Pizza Cutter.

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“Pizza is not really a solitary food,” he said. “It’s a shared food, so there’s a social context to it, and within that social context, this thing becomes a focal point and catalyst for conversation, fun and sharing.”

summer camp and said it’s been a favorite ever since. One of Faludy’s favorite recipes is a Hungarian style pie (see recipe) that he calls the Goulash Pizza.

Crafted stateside from stainless steel, the cutter sports a 22-inch tang-style blade, weighing in at roughly 2 pounds. It also features hickory handles and optional engraving on the blade.

“Goulash kind of confers a Hungarian connotation,” he said.

“Everybody who has tasted it has loved it.”

Having worked much of the past year to develop the idea, Faludy said the idea was to combine the industrial-style cutters from pizzerias with an “Old World” customized feel. He said it’s also designed for easy storage alongside baking pans.

The tool evolved through 11 different prototypes, refining functionally, looks and performance, before Faludy launched a website to market the cutter in early February. He’s optimistic it’ll become a popular gift for guys who already have everything.

“I think guys are pretty hard to buy for,” he said. “They already have a shirt and tie and most of the things people think to get for them; I thought this would be a great gift.”

Faludy, 67, has lived near Geist Reservoir for roughly 18 months, since retiring from an executive position with Berkshire Hathaway.

He remains active as a business consultant, saying he still works on the board of directors for three domestic companies and one in Australia.

That business background includes manufacturing, and Faludy said that played a role in the development of the pizza cutter.

Specifically, he said this project was also about finding a way to bring manufacturing back to Indiana.

“This is a genuine American-made product with 100 percent American-made components, made by Americans in Middlebury, Ind.,” he said. “I think it reflects a mark of craftsmanship.”

Originally from Hungary, Faludy came to the United States as a refugee at age 10. He discovered pizza four years later at a YMCA

Faludy said the current plan is to market the cutter exclusively through the website, saying that fits with the customized business model. Looking ahead, he anticipates launching a new line of industrial-sized “Big Ass” barbecue implements this spring.

Asked about the name for his line of products, Faludy said the idea was to be irreverent and amusing.

“It’s all about fun, having a bit of attitude and not taking life too seriously,” he said.

“It’s not vulgar, it’s just kind of cheeky,” he added, at another point.

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SEASONAL BREW REVIEW - with Hans & Joe In the past five years, we’ve seen an explosion of craft beer in the state of Indiana. Although iconic brands such as Budweiser have lost market share to “upstarts” such as 3 Floyds, Sun King and Upland (the three largest producers of craft beer in Indiana), about 95 percent of beer sold in the state is not made in Indiana. Nevertheless, the amount and quality of Indiana beer is at an all-time high, and the growth rate shows no sign of abatement. In this month’s article, instead of looking as specific seasonal brews, we’ll take a closer look at a few local breweries that are doing a particularly fine job of brewing beer.

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3 FLOYDS

3 Floyds is the largest and best-known brewery in Indiana. In fact, and with no hyperbole, 3 Floyds is world-famous when it comes to craft beer. The brewery is noted for its use of hops. Sometimes I feel as though I could identify 3 Floyds beer based on smell alone, such is the brewery’s mastery of hops. Dreadnaught, which is a Double IPA, has been consistently rated as one of the finest of its kind for many years, and the recent addition of Zombie Dust has only solidified 3 Floyds’ position atop the pantheon of producers of hoppy beers. For any beer drinkers who think that wheat beers are a waste of time, Gumballhead is an explosion of hop flavor with relatively little bitterness.

Most of 3 Floyds’ production comes in the form of Alpha King, Robert the Bruce and Gumballhead, but it is the Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout that puts this brewery on the world map. The beer is only available for purchase in bottles one day out of the year, and you have to go to the brewery to buy it. These days you even have to buy a ticket ahead of time to enter the property on Dark Lord Day (April 26 this year), as it has come to be known. I have been to this event in years past when it was much smaller—say between 500 and 1,500 people. These days, attendance can reach well over 5,000.

SUN KING

Although Sun King brewed its first batch of beer in 2009, the brewery has enjoyed a meteoric rise and is now the second largest brewer in the state behind 3 Floyds (which has been around since 1996). Along with its production of great beer, Sun King’s success can be equally attributed to its use of social media. Sun King causes the average Joe (the kind of person who never cared much about beer as long as it was cold) to start considering not only where a beer is made but also its level of quality.

Sun King’s Sunlight Cream Ale is sure to satisfy the beer drinker who is looking for a BMC-like flavor profile but different, and the Osiris Pale Ale will quench the thirst of hopheads. Along with the aforementioned beers, Sun King’s year-round offerings include Wee Mac Scottish Ale and an IPA that changes with the seasons. The brewery produces many other beers on a rotating basis. One of the finest and best known of these is Grapefruit Jungle, a massive IPA that will be released sometime in the mid- to late summer.

BIER BREWERY

Bier Brewery first opened in November 2010. Unlike a few other recently opened Indiana breweries, the consistency of Bier Brewery’s products hasn’t wavered since day one, and while the quality has always been high, it is still getting better with every batch. Bier is one of the state’s smallest breweries, but every ounce of beer made is turned over within approximately two weeks. This high turnover ensures that if you are drinking beer from Bier, generally speaking, you are drinking some of the freshest beer available anywhere.

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Not every Bier product is available all of the time. Instead, beers are released on a somewhat seasonal and sometimes arbitrary basis. It’s kind of like a restaurant with a menu that changes every day. And whereas many breweries are best known for a handful of particular beers, Bier makes such a wide variety of extremely high-quality beers that it is difficult to focus on any two or three in particular as head and shoulders above the rest. However, if I could have only three of Bier’s offerings, I would suggest DFG Imperial IPA; Dred Brown, which is a Brown Porter; and any Saison currently available.

BLOOMINGTON BREWING CO.

BBC, or Bloomington Brewing Co., is known to some as “the other Bloomington brewery” and is unknown to many, but BBC is a favorite of mine. The Ruby Bloom Amber Ale is a smooth and malty amber ale with no hop bitterness. The Rooftop IPA is a perfectly balanced IPA, and BBC’s periodic releases of single hop pale ales are truly not to be missed! As a bartender who sees the dates on the kegs here at Patrick’s Kitchen, I can say that BBC (along with Bier Brewery and Sun King) is consistently some of the freshest draft beer around.

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This article is too short to allow for a comprehens ive description of every grea t beer in Indiana, but it is representative of my favo rite breweries. As someone wh o has seen the inside of a fe w breweries and deals with purchasing and serving th e product, I think that thes e breweries will be around for a while and will continue to improve the quality of th eir products. If you find your se in a place that serves an lf y of the products I have discu ssed chances are there are ot , hers that you should try, too.

J remember: Life is too shor ust t always drink the same be to er.

UPLAND

Upland has been one of my favorite breweries for seven or eight years now. I’m one of those craft beer drinkers who eschews most wheat beers, but Upland Wheat Ale is one of the few for which I would willingly pay. It is refreshing, great with seafood and shellfish in particular, and often served with an orange (I strongly advise against this, by the way).

Upland has really differentiated itself from every other brewery in the state with its sour program. That’s right, I’m talking about sour beer. The brewery makes several fruited Lambics as well as a Flanders Red Ale called Gilgamesh, all of which must be reserved online via a lottery system.

These sours are released on a rotating but somewhat regular basis, and it is these sour beers that have put Upland in the national spotlight of craft beer. The brewery recently launched a session IPA called Campside, which is perfect for those hopheads seeking to avoid the sometimes-crushing alcohol content of most IPAs. Consumer warning: Although approximately 99.9 percent of all beer should be consumed while fresh, it is particularly important to drink a beer like Campside IPA as soon as possible—within a month-and-a-half of its bottling date. And hooray for Upland for putting bottling dates on its products!

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Everyone hold on to your wallets: The Taxman Brewing Co. has come to Bargersville! Taxman focuses on Belgian styles, but I’m sure that there will be a bit of meandering from the plan. The brewery offers five beers in its everyday lineup and will produce other beers as time and space allow. Both the Standard, which is a Belgian blonde ale, and the Exemption, which is a Belgian Triple, are great beers, and I look forward to tasting the Qualified, which is a Belgian Quadrupel. The Taxman tasting room and restaurant will open in July.

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But it all makes perfect sense to Ashley Johnson and his wife, Andrea, who are both big craft-beer lovers as well as owners of the BlueMile specialty running stores in Carmel, Fishers, Broad Ripple and other locations in Indiana and Kentucky.

The Johnsons approached Flat12 about coming up with a beer geared toward runners “that people who exercise would like to drink after they run,” Ashley said.

“They said, ‘Why would anyone want that?’ [and I said], ‘Well, they’re drinking something, aren’t they?’.…That was when it all started.”

“When we first moved here in 2000, there wasn’t a lot of craft beer in Indianapolis,” said Andrea, who is thrilled that craft beers have gradually taken hold in the area. “We have this BlueMile [running] series in the summertime, and we started coming to Flat12 [afterward]. Runners and walkers and fitness enthusiasts tend to be very active, outgoing and like to try new things. .. . . So they were joining us at the different breweries, and we thought that we should have a beer for Blue Mile.

“We started pestering the Flat12 people about it, and they finally agreed. It kind of blossomed from hanging out at Flat12,” she said.

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then they’ll all go out together,” he said. His goal is to get Brew Mile into all the pubs and restaurants these runners already head to.

“They’ve got a sleek truck. They’ve got cool stores where everything feels like it’s very well thought out,” said Flat12’s vice president of marketing, Bob Weaver. Flat12 has been in the area for three years, and the owners were happy to connect with an established business like Blue Mile.

“Even people that aren’t runners [will like it]. It’s a great beer,” Ramsey said.

Once the team came up with the name for the beer and the idea for Bob Weaver, VP of Marketing for Flat 12 Bierwerks, led the taste the label, they started thinking testing with runners to find just the right taste. Watch a video interview about what the bottle would look like. about the new beer at TownePost.com.

“Then we started doing some canning with our Half Cycle IPA, and that’s when we started thinking about runners and the scenarios about where they’re enjoying their beer — whether it’s the finishers’ tent or on vacation or on the beach somewhere or just home. Maybe a can would be preferable?”

Weaver said. “So we started going in that direction. That actually provided a really cool look and feel that fell in line with the

way Blue Mile does things. This can feels nice and trim and just put together. It felt like it fit a lot better [than a bottle].”

Ramsey is excited about Brew Mile’s potential, given the great sense of community that’s built into running.

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“It took a while for us to get there, but when we got there, it was like, That’s it!” Weaver said, punctuating his comment with a clap.

Brew Mile, “the official beer of the finishers’ tent,” is available on draft right now and will be available in cans this summer. Ask for it around town, or check it out at Flat12 Bierwerk’s taproom at 414 N. Dorman St. Thursdays through Sundays.

For more information, call Flat12 at 317635-BEER. Learn more about BlueMile at BlueMile.com.

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painted with a French painter in Mexico City,” Hunkin says. Moving “back home again” in 2003 to raise her boys in Indiana was a welcome change for Hunkin. Upon returning to the Fishers/Geist area, she began working as the manager of Gallery 116 in Fishers before she moved to Nickel Plate Arts.

An arts initiative developed by Hamilton County Tourism Inc., Nickel Plate Arts’ mission is to support, promote and provide outstanding arts experiences in the six towns along the Nickel Plate Railroad.

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Paige Hunkin is a matchmaker. But she doesn’t bring couples together; she brings creative people and art lovers together through her work as strategic partner manager for Nickel Plate Arts.

“It is fun being surrounded by so many talented people,” Hunkin says.

She obviously loves what she does. A journey filled with a series of artistic experiences brought her back home to Indiana and to Nickel Place Arts.

Supporting her husband’s career while raising two boys, Hunkin lived with her family in various parts of the U.S. and throughout the world.

“I took painting lessons in Old San Juan and

May is a busy month for the art community.

During the May 2 First Friday celebration, the Judge Stone House Gallery will welcome a new exhibit: “Mode Locale: A Look at Local Fashion Past & Present.” This fashion exhibit will run through May 24 and feature local fashion designers such as Norman Norell. Born in 1900 in Noblesville, Norell moved to New York City and became a famous fashion designer. Another featured designer is a local Noblesville High School student and Nickel Plate Arts intern who designed her own prom dress.

The First Friday events provide a fun, open door for visiting the artists’ galleries in the Judge Stone and Stephenson houses on the Nickel Plate Arts campus.

“We have drinks, appetizers and a wonderful opportunity to tour our gallery, as well as visit our artists in residence, on First Fridays,” Hunkin says.

Beginning May 31, Nickel Plate Arts will hold celebrations in each town along the 30-mile Nickel Plate Arts Trail corridor from Fishers to Tipton. The first event is “Art in the Park,” held near the new Fishers Amphitheater in conjunction with the Fishers Farmers Market.

“It’s a busy time of year—and exciting to reach out to our community to increase the awareness of the amazing hub of talent in Hamilton County!” Hunkin says.

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NICKEL PLATE ARTS FESTIVAL MAY 31

Fishers “Art in the Park” returns

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Noblesville—HCAA Plein Air Paint Out, Old Mill Festival, Live Music & Dance at NPArts

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Strawberry Festival, Noblesville Square

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Conner Prairie Curiosity Fair, Fishers

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Cicero Rain Barrel Auction, unveiling of six murals in new pocket park and a free outdoor movie

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Tipton Art Fair on courthouse lawn from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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hough Strawtown Koteewi Park is nearing its 15-year anniversary as a county park, much of the tourist attraction is still an unlocked mystery. Purchased from Daniel Taylor in 1999, the park has been a hotbed of archeological finds. The 750-acre site, which features 142 archeologically significant sites, is constantly evolving — much like it did with its first inhabitants, which date back to the Paleo-Indian time period.

The oldest artifact found on site is 10,500 years old and dates back to when mammoths and mastodons roamed the property. (When organic matter is burnt, it becomes carbonized, which allows it to be “carbon-dated” with the C14 method to determine its age.) The history of human occupation dates back to 1,000 B.C. and included a palisaded enclosure that can still be identified in aerial photographs.

“We are still learning about the park and what it means to our community, American Indians and to the scientific community,” Park Superintendent Amanda Smith said.

“Discovery continues.”

The park, just outside of Cicero off S.R. 37, will host the Indiana Archeological Counsel this September for a seminar on archeological remains. The park also plays host to the Indiana Archeology Month every fall, when more than 4,000 students tour the grounds.

“The pH of the soil is good for bone preservation,” said Cathy Carson, an archeology interpreter at the park.

In fact, the park’s Taylor Center exhibits all kinds of bones found on site, including the bear and elk that roamed the area and were

eaten by occupants. Some of Indiana’s most significant archaeological finds are on display at the center, which includes a classroom, a lab for use by on-site archaeologists and a curation room. One display features 700-year-old kernels of corn.

The Taylor Center of Natural History — which debuted in 2004 and now is getting a facelift — is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. It’s considered the centerpiece of the park’s interpretive and educational efforts.

“Amanda has been redoing a lot of the displays,” Carson said. “They show living archeology through time — how the Native Americans lived, crops they grew, substances that have been found.”

One of those displays shows an illustration similar to the Strawtown enclosure site, which housed an entire Native American village on the deck overlooking the park. A replica of the village is underway, including a kiosk of information and a model of one of the houses.

through the ages is underway, with artifacts embedded into the concrete structure.

According to Early People of Indiana, “When a feature is encountered, it is mapped, measured and photographed, no matter where in the level of it is discovered.”

The structure shows the profiles of the soil and stratigraphy of the site.

If park visitors are looking for entertainment, Koteewi Park also is working on many new recreational features. An archery range will be finished this fall.

According to the Indiana Business Journal, the range will include 100 shooting stations, including a 3-D shooting trial, thanks to grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources that covered nearly three-quarters of the $715,000 cost.

The park also includes a canoe launch on the White River for boating and fishing. In addition, an 18.25-acre lake is being created with a beach. A sledding hill is planned for the park grounds, too.

“In my opinion, the size and vastness is the best feature,” said Smith, who has been with the parks department for 16 years. “It is possible to really get away in this park. It is the best kept secret in Hamilton County.”

Since the park was established, archaeological students from Ball State University, IPFW, Indiana University and Indiana State University have been Six miles of nature trails for hiking or cycling contributing their time to the collection and and equestrian trails for riding follow along curation of artifacts found in the park. the White River and the park’s wetlands and prairies. According to Carson, one of the “This started at the very beginning, as greatest spectacles in spring and summer we immediately opened the park up for is the native prairie garden, which includes researchers and scientists from several more than 20 flower species in 100 acres. (areas of) expertise, including ecological researchers and archaeologists,” Smith said. For more information about Strawtown Koteewi Park and its features and events, A large-scale excavation block model call 317-774-2574. showcasing the levels of soil findings

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS STRAWTOWN ENCLOSURE — NATIVE AMERICAN VILLAGE TOURS The park’s interpretive staff will be conducting tours of the Strawtown Enclosure, a Native American village that was inhabited more than 700 years ago. Learn about the Native Americans who built and used the enclosure, and see some of the artifacts recovered by archaeologists. Tours will begin inside the Taylor Center of Natural History and include a short stroll to the village site.

Date: Sundays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25, Time: 2–3 p.m., Ages: all

THREE SISTERS’ GARDENING AND MORE Cynthia Deardorff is coming back to share her knowledge and years of experience with Native American foods. Come spend an afternoon, or just drop by for a few minutes, and learn about gardening, gathering, processing and cooking American Indian foods via interactive demonstrations. Deardorff will have her seeds available for purchase for you to create your own Three Sisters’ garden.

Date: Sat., May 10, Time: 1–4 pm, Ages: best for adults, but all are welcome

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Hamilton County 4-H Fairground Exhibition Hall Hamilton County Master Gardeners will hold their plant sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 12,000 plants will be for sale, including natives, perennials, annuals, vegetables, trees and bearded iris.

Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions.

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MAY 31–JUNE 30 / NICKEL PLATE ARTS FESTIVAL Kicking off the month-long Nickel Plate Arts Festival on May 31 in Fishers, the Fishers Renaissance Fair presents Art in the Park in the Nickel Plate District. About 40 artists will display and sell art on the lawn. The event offers a fun-filled day for families and art enthusiasts alike. Art in Town Hall* will be open 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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