Noblesville Magazine October 2018

OCTOBER 2018

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Featuring live music, a showcase of portraits of ‘Women in Noblesville’ by Lesley Haflich, and meet comic book creator Stuart Sayger!

Judge Stone House Exhibit: Falling in Line Oct 3-31, Wed.-Fri., 12-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Showcase Exhibit: “Women In Noblesville” by Lesley Haflich Sept 1-31, Wed.-Fri., 12-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday Night Drawing Class Oct 1-Dec 3 , 7-9 p.m. $110, supplies included

Wednesday Art Classes October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 $15 per session 1:30-2:30 p.m. Homeschool Art for ages 6-11 4:00-5:00 p.m. After-school Art for ages 6-11 5:00-6:00 p.m. Teen Art 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Art Class email caravanclasses@gmail.com or call 765-557-1969

Hamilton County Artists’ Association: Celebrate Art! Exhibit Sept 10- Oct 6, Thurs: 1-3, Fri: 1-4, Sat: 10-4 Birdie Gallery Drop-In Open Studio Thursdays October 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-3 p.m.

Noblesville Visitor’s Center HCAA Featured Juried Artist Members Revolving Exhibit: Elaine Wolfe October 4-November 1, Fri-Sun: 12-5 p.m.

Noblesville Visitor’s Center, 839 Conner St. Our Creative Community Exhibit Oct 6 – 27, Thurs: 1-3, Fri: 1-4, Sat: 10-4 Asian Grill Revolving HCAA Juried Artist Members’ Exhibit hcaa-in.org

Noblesville Cultural Arts District: First Friday: Fall Fest and Can-struction Oct 6, 5-8 p.m.

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6 Project Breathe: Invisible Fence

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8 The Levinson: Mixed-Use Project

18 Autumn Months Bring the Harvest!

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Celebrates 45th Anniversary With Pet Oxygen Masks Campaign to Add Residential Living, Commercial Space, Parking Garage to Downtown Noblesville

11 Toy Tune Ups: Randy’s Toy Shop Celebrates More Than 30 Years of Toy Restoration & Repairs

13 Business Spotlight: The Academy Volleyball Club

14 Entertainment Spotlight: Candlelight Theatre

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INVISIBLE FENCE CELEBRATES 45TH ANNIVERSARY WITH PET OXYGEN MASKS CAMPAIGN Writer / Lynda Hedberg Thies Photographer / Amy Payne

In the United States anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 pets across the country die in house fires each year due to smoke inhalation and fire departments that are ill-equipped to rescue pets. However, one company is working to reverse those statistics.

Invisible Fence launched a project called Project Breathe nationwide to help keep pets alive. Each year, they provide 30 pet oxygen sets to local dealers across the country to distribute to local fire stations and ambulance companies. Currently, the parent company donates 3,500 oxygen kits per year to help local first responders be prepared.

The Central Indiana Invisible Fence dealer is co-owned by Brad Bennett and his wife Shelly since 2006.

“Our first donation was to the Noblesville Fire Department in 2010,” Brad says.

“Since that time we have donated the masks to fireman and first responders in Greenwood, Franklin, Fortville, McCordsville, Brownsburg including many locations in Indianapolis, such as Pike Township, which is completely covered.”

They know that more fire departments likely have a need and they are ready to help.

Most recently, the Brownsburg Fire Department was the recipient of the donated pet oxygen masks. Firefighter

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Ryan Miller shared that two weeks after the staff received their oxygen masks and had the training necessary to use them, they saved two cats who were in their home when a fire broke out.

“When there is a house fire, there is a lot of commotion going on, there is smoke and the fire itself,” Miller says. “In all the commotion, animals tend to hide and cats are notorious for this because they can hide in so many places. Our crews were able to locate the cats and bring them outside, but they were beginning to stiffen up and become rigged because they had been without oxygen for a long time. Fortunately, our crews were able to utilize the oxygen masks and put the training into place that they received two weeks earlier, and within a few minutes, the cats began to respond.

“Sometimes pets can figure out how to get out of the residence but that is not always the case,” Miller adds.

“First and foremost, our occupation is to save lives whether human or animals. So what we do when we show up at a fire is we have multiple crews. One crew is to head into the fire with a hose line. The second crew is going to come in and do a primary search to find victims of the fire, humans and sometimes we get pets out at that time. We are so thankful for the opportunity through Invisible Fence to provide resources that we don’t often have. For Invisible Fence to donate these gives our pets the chance to stay alive. And as any pet owner will tell you, they are in fact part of the family.”

According to Stacy Goins, Community Outreach Specialist for the Noblesville Invisible Fence Dealer, “For those looking to keep their pets safe at home, contact Invisible Fence and learn about the ways that technology has changed the number of services, programs and means for protecting your pet, furniture, rooms, other pets inside the home in addition to the fences outdoors that they have changed with the ever-changing technology.”

For those interested in whether your fire departments have the oxygen masks, contact your local fire station and ask. If they don’t have them yet there is a simple solution.

“Any fire departments or ambulance companies that would like to apply to receive the masks can apply at invisiblefence.com,” Goins says.

Your pets deserve to be safe with your electronic fence and saved in the event of a fire. Call Invisible Fence at 866-804-1250 for any pet safety needs. Encourage your fire department to apply for the equipment in 2019. The pet you save could be your own. atNoblesville.com / OCTOBER 2018 / NOBLESVILLE MAGAZINE / 7

Mixed-use Project to Add Residential Living, Commercial Space, Parking Garage to Downtown Noblesville Provided by the City of Noblesville

Noblesville officials and Rebar Development recently presented The Levinson, a $24.3 million mixed-use project, to the Noblesville Common Council in August. The Levinson will be an architecturally significant building in the heart of downtown that will provide commercial space, modern apartment homes and a parking garage in Downtown Noblesville.

“We are proud to present The Levinson to the Council and have worked to ensure the project will meet many of the objectives in the PLANoblesville Comprehensive

Plan,” says Rebar Development President Shelby Bowen. “The Levinson will attract and retain millennials, empty-nesters, highearning and workforce professionals to downtown — serving as an economic driver for Noblesville restaurants and businesses.”

The proposed project includes 73 marketrate and 10 affordable-rate studio, one and two-bedroom modern apartments with a rooftop deck and contemporary amenities.

Additionally, the 2,000-square-foot lobby along Eighth Street will include a public exhibit of Downtown Noblesville’s rich history. Along Ninth Street, 5,100 square feet of commercial space will be available for retail, office, or a restaurant.

“Rebar’s plans create the first new apartment building downtown in more than a century and it will help bring urban density to our square to support our local businesses, restaurants and shops,” says Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear. “Not only will it add to the local landmarks in our city, but it will attract additional downtown development interest and set a high bar for quality. It also provides Noblesville’s first parking structure in downtown.”

The project also includes a four-level, 337-space parking garage. A minimum of 237 spaces will be available for paid public parking.

“We have long believed a public parking garage is an essential component to address current, perceived and real, parking challenges,” says Noblesville Chamber of Commerce President Bob DuBois, who also leads the parking task force committee. “Through this publicprivate project, we will expand our

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downtown parking capacity inventory by 167 spots – more than doubling the number of current off-street public parking options.”

As part of the developer’s agreement, the city will use an economic development bond to fund $16 million including $13.2 million for the public parking garage. The city is expected to garner nearly $185,000 annually for 25 years generated in TIF by $8.8 million in new assessed value for the project, in addition to revenue from parking permits and hourly fees.

The Levinson is named after one of the pioneer families in Noblesville.

Nationally known attorney, S. O. Levinson, donated his family’s former homestead to the city in 1938. A portion of the land was used as the former City Hall site before becoming a public parking lot.

“As the family’s success and contributions were a source of pride in our community long ago, so too will this building named after them,” Ditslear says. “The look and name pay homage to downtown’s history as we prepare for the next 150 years.”

In July, Ditslear and Council President Chris Jensen announced the city’s Noblesville NOW capital improvement plan with the 10 priority projects for 2018-2023. The Levinson is part of the downtown development portion to introduce multi-family apartments.

Other priorities include relieving traffic congestion, improving connectivity via roads and trails and addressing the needs of public safety.

Construction is expected to start in March with plans for the garage to be completed and open by January 2020.

The apartments are anticipated to open in the fall of 2020.

THE LEVINSON FAMILY HISTORY * Information provided by Hamilton County Historian David Heighway Neuman David (or N. D. as he was known) and Minnie Levinson emigrated from Germany and came to Noblesville in 1857, where they were one of the few Jewish families. N. D. established a successful clothing store, and the couple raised a family of five children. They believed in education, charity and community involvement. N. D. was highly respected and, while he was never elected to office, his advice was sought on political matters and he had a strong influence.

Minnie spent much of her time giving food and clothing to the poor and caring for the sick. She worked extensively with the Ladies Aid Society on several projects, including keeping the library open.

Born and raised in Noblesville, S. O. Levinson (1865-1941) was the Levinson’s oldest son. He graduated from Yale in 1888 and began practicing law in Chicago.

Levinson was most famous nationally for his work in the concept of outlawing war. He had written most of the text of the document known as the Kellogg-Briand Pact or Pact of Paris. For this, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1929. “Sol” also received the Rosenberger Medal from the University of Chicago in 1931 and the French Legion of Honor in 1934.

S.O. Levinson continued his family’s tradition of being involved in charitable work in Noblesville. He and his brother, Harry, contributed money in memory of their father to construct the Noblesville Masonic Lodge in 1915. In 1917, he gave $10,000 towards the construction of a new high school gymnasium. Levinson also gave money for the construction of Forest Park Golf Course in 1927. atNoblesville.com / OCTOBER 2018 / NOBLESVILLE MAGAZINE / 9

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R A N D Y ’ S T O Y S H O P C E L E B R AT E S M O R E T H A N 3 0 Y E A R S O F T O Y R E S T O R AT I O N & R E PA I R S engineer, he couldn’t afford the toys he grew up with, at least not whole. Ibey realized he could just buy cheaper, broken toys If you visit Randy’s Toy Shop for the first and repair them. Combining research with time, you’ll find yourself staring up at an mechanic know-how, he became skilled at eight-foot-tall statue of the Incredible Hulk. toy repair. Eventually, friends and fellow And that’s just the beginning. collectors would request Ibey to restore their toys. Requests became so common As you venture deeper, you will come across that he began doing it full time. a mix between an art gallery and Santa’s Workshop. There are miniature metal race Then, 30 years ago, Ibey repurposed an cars, painted wooden figures and classic old chicken coop to become Randy’s Toy windup toys. All the toys are immaculately Shop. It wasn’t long before the operation restored and look great. Everything there, outgrew the cramp coop, and Ibey from the smallest gear in a windup toy to upgraded to a full farmhouse in Carmel. the giant statues, all come together to make After operating there for 10 years, he set Randy’s Toy Shop, a toy seller and restorer up shop in historic Noblesville in 1998. specializing in pre-1950’s toys.

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Randy’s Toy Shop was born out of an obsession. Just like lots of kids, Randy Ibey grew up loving toys. He had a passion for everything battery powered, wind up or otherwise fun. Ibey kept that love with him as an adult. The problem was, as a diesel

accounts manager, notes how Noblesville is the perfect home the store. She says that, not unlike the toys at the shop, Noblesville is “known for its historic feel.”

“I have customers from all over the United States that travel here just specifically for its

history and the old buildings,” Heather says.

Today, business has ballooned for Randy’s.

They continually get restoration requests from across the United States and other countries like Australia, New Zeeland and Russia. Through all the work, Randy is still present to this day.

His presence is very much needed,” Heather says. “He obviously will always be the name and face of this company.”

Even when Randy is not in the store, he travels around to different toy shows across the country, sharing his expertise.

As for the restoration process, the Randy’s Toy Store team was tight-lipped. Everyone says Randy has developed his own methods and tools for restoring toys over the years. He even trains every employee himself. The staff did mention, however, that they preferred giving toys a respectable aged look opposed to a “straight off the conveyer belt” look.

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“All the little dings and dents tell a story of each toy,” says Aaron Ibey, Randy’s son, photographer and right-hand man.

Yet despite Randy’s Toy Shop’s wide reach and innovative techniques, the store is still a family business through and through. Of the six full-time employees at Randy’s, three are family members.

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Heather and Aaron have thoroughly adopted their dad’s obsession. Growing up, they never threw away the boxes their toys came in, let alone the toys themselves. Now they implement that collector’s mentality every day working at the toy store. Randy’s Toy Shop’s status as a family business is also vital to their success.

“We’re honest people,” Aaron says.

“People trust us with their toys they grew up with from the 20s that they don’t want anybody else to touch, but they’ll send it to us to work on.”

The Randy’s Toy Shop family also is not limited to blood ties. Each employee has been around for more than 15 years, creating a solid community.

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“The atmosphere of the shop is more of a family than a workplace,” says Ben Teller, one employee at the store.

“Randy created that, and I enjoy that the most working for him.”

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This year, Randy’s Toy Shop celebrates 31 years of restoring toys and “restoring memories.” It’s a fitting metaphor. Each toy at Randy’s brings people back to a certain time, be it when that toy was made or the observer’s own childhood. The shop itself also constantly creates and upholds memories. Randy’s Toy Shop also stands as a reminder for a passionate family who loves toys.

Randy’s Toy Shop is located at 165 N. 9th St. in Noblesville. You can give them a call at 317-776-2220 or visit them online at randystoyshop.com.

THE ACADEMY VOLLEYBALL CLUB 6635 E 30th St. Suite B Indianapolis IN, 46219 theacademyvolleyball.com 317-545-3880 Writer / Julie Young

If your child is looking to learn a new sport or is eager to take their skills to the next level, The Academy Volleyball Club is ready to serve you.

Founded in 2014 by a group of parents and coaches passionate about volleyball and possessing a desire to share the sport with others, The Academy Volleyball Club is a place where athletes of all ages learn to play, train and love volleyball. Headquartered in a 70,000 square-foot facility on the near eastside of Indianapolis, The Academy has additional locations at Grand Park in Westfield and Legacy Courts in Lafayette.

“We offer opportunities to every player regardless of their experience or skill level,” says Executive Director Emily Hawthorne. “We know that every athlete is coming to us with a different story and background with the sport, so we provide several different ways for them to get involved, whether that be through one of our club teams, summer camps, beach program, little spikers or even private lessons."

A quality experience is at the heart of every program at The Academy.

Players ages 4 through 9 can take part in a Little Spikers clinic to learn the fundamentals of the game, while boys and girls ages 6-18 can take part in a variety of training opportunities offered year-round that will continue to build on their skills. The fall youth league is one of the club’s top youth programs, with more than 500 young athletes training each week in the fall, between the three locations.

While building youth players is a focus at The Academy, their success in advancing their top players into the collegiate ranks is also a priority. Club teams allow athletes with several months of focused training, strong competition and ongoing development.

Each year, more than a dozen upperclassmen commit to continue their playing careers at the college level, a dream come true for many of them. This past season, Freshman Raven Colvin committed to Purdue University, marking the first Big Ten commitment for the young club.

“We are not a one-size-fits-all organization,” Hawthorne adds.

“We pride ourselves on our personalized service, welcoming atmosphere, caring staff and knowledgeable coaches who care about player development both on and off the court."

Although they are one of the largest volleyball clubs in the state, they maintain the feel of a smaller, intimate club. The Academy cares about keeping costs affordable for families. while providing an exceptional experience. With its extensive fundraising programs, non-travel teams and extended payment plans, The Academy is one of the most budget-friendly clubs in Indiana and committed to making every dollar go as far as possible.

“The Academy has been a home away from home for my daughter and family these past few years,” says Robin Snyder, mother of Jill, a club player. Not only have her skills improved, but her confidence, knowledge and love of the game have increased as well. We can really tell that the coaches care about their athletes and the gyms have such a welcoming atmosphere. Being a part of The Academy family has been such a positive thing for us.”

For those wanting to become a part of a club team at The Academy, your opportunity is quickly approaching. Club tryouts for 2nd to 8th graders begin in mid-October at all locations. Tryouts for 9th– 12th graders begin in early November. All locations also provide free pre-tryout open gyms this fall, to encourage athletes and their families to visit the facilities, meet coaches and train with some of their top youth and club coaches.

The Academy Volleyball Club is located at 6635 E 30th St. Suite B, Indianapolis. Information on all three locations can be found online at theacademyvolleyball.com or by giving them a call at 317-545-3880.

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CANDLELIGHT THEATRE at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site 1230 N. Delaware Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-631-1888 candlelighttheatre.org

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CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE EXPERIENCE HISTORY AND THE THEATRE When you visit Candlelight Theatre at a stunning Italianate mansion in historic downtown Indianapolis, you experience a piece of history that will likely stick with you forever. As a guest, you get to sit in the same room former U.S. president Benjamin Harrison sat in when he lived in the home.

More than 15 years ago, Creative Director Donna Wing performed at the Harrison’s national historic landmark residence for a Halloween event. She had dreamt of starting her own theatre company, and she had been looking for a distinctive venue. Wing, a former dancer, actor and model in New York and Tulsa, had an epiphany walking through the home. “This would be an awesome place to perform theatre,” she realized.

It is a unique partnership between the theatre company and the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Candlelight Theatre is the only program in the country performing staged theatre in a former U.S. President’s home.

Instantly Wing began to visualize an audience immersed in the rooms and what it would look like to perform there. It all came together in her mind. Her dreams were further validated when she later realized that President Harrison’s wife, Caroline, actually

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hosted theatre performances in the home.

“Caroline had a wagon placed in the library and they were performing by candlelight,” says Wing in regards to the inspiration for the theatre’s name.

After a 90-minute meeting with the former Presidential Site CEO Phyllis Geeslin, Candlelight Theatre opened its curtains a year later in 2004. Since that time, the partnership has continued to flourish and grow. In 2014, Wing and new CEO Charles Hyde discussed how to further increase Candlelight Theatre’s impact. That conversation resulted in doubling annual productions.

Wing is proud of the partnership and the success that the Candlelight Theatre has experienced in the last 15 years. “As a national landmark, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site attracts people from all over the globe,” she says. “This venue is unlike any other in the world.”

For more information about the Candlelight Theatre and where you can purchase tickets, visit CandlelightTheatre.org or call 317-631-1888 and make plans to attend a performance during the 2018-2019 season. All proceeds go right back to the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.

Wing, joined by Playwright in Residence James Trofatter, along with seasoned actors, now produce four plays a year at the Candlelight Theatre. They offer a combination of distinctive mysteries, comedies and historically-inspired plays brought together with ambient candlelight. It all comes together to create a one of a kind experience that keeps patrons coming back.

These high quality productions are unique in style and theme, and almost always sell out. Fall performances have a ghostly, Halloween theme where audiences experience the entire mansion. Winter features favorite holiday traditions and folklore. The spring production includes a full evening of theatre with three short-act mysteries performed intimately, each using a room in salon style. Summer is hosted either at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site or a specially selected satellite location where guests are seated in a traditional theatre setting for a full-length play.

With a nationally-significant collection of over 10,000 artifacts, and 75-80% of the furnishings in the home original to the Harrison family, this accredited museum exudes special authenticity as a theatre venue. The original furniture in the home has been maintained and is kept in the rooms for guests to see during the performances. The furnishings serve as a stage unlike any other, and add a deep layer of history to the overall experience.

The combination of venue and unique theatre offerings have built a strong local following. Season ticket holder Marian Haerle is one of many who keep coming back.

“I enjoy theater as well as history,” Haerle says. “Candlelight Theatre allows me to combine great acting in a historical setting. I am always excited to share the experience with family and friends. I have gone so far as to become a member of the Benjamin Harrison [Presidential Site] and a season ticket holder for the theatre. The theatre is not only entertaining but gives me a chance to learn as well.”

Photo by Ryan Wing

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With the hot summer days comes a slight tendency to desire her to come to an end.

Fall brings such a welcome relief to Indiana gardeners. It is the most glorious season for Hoosiers, what with the fall color and fun autumn weekends with tailgates and bonfires. If autumn were a family member, she would most certainly be your mom.

She is beautiful, full of activity, brings a wonderful harvest to the family dinner table and swift to teach us to prepare for the

Autumn rains and chilly nights bring on a quick shift in the amount of time left to complete our many outdoor tasks before the hustle of the holiday season begins. This is the time to pack it up, folks! Putting the garden to ‘bed’ for a long winter’s nap is important to her health and important to the abundance of success for the following spring growing season.

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seed and died back, if left in the garden it will create disease and fungus. No one likes fungus among us! Mulch over any tender perennials so that the winter’s freezing and thawing won’t make the root balls of the plants heave up close to the surface, which then allows them to freeze and die.

One of my favorite tasks is planting an abundance of spring flowering bulbs, do you know why? Because I constantly forget what I have planted and where, then when spring comes it is a wonderful surprise.

Croms, however, I make sure I lift and sort out the old from the new croms, let them dry a bit and store them in a box of sawdust indoors, away from varmints. This allows the flowers, like your gladioli and begonias, to stay healthy for the spring planting season to come.

Now, a quick word on chemicals, not all are terrible and some are utterly necessary if you want to grow flowers, like roses. But find organic types if you can. And please note that using last year’s chemicals only creates a stronger infestation, due to the fact that a weakened, older chemical is easier to survive as a beetle and strengthens the insect’s resolve, manifesting in a resistant strain of insect that can beat the system.

Water features, ponds and fountains need to be cleaned out of autumn falling leaves, drained and covered. I keep our pond running with a heater for the winter, it is always so beautiful when the ground is covered in snow. I use nice hunter green tarps with elastic cords to cover our fountains for the winter, this way it is not too unsightly.

Cuttings from the plants you love are a wonderful way to keep the garden growing indoors during the long winter months. I bring indoors some tender annuals and make cutting of my Coleus, Salvia and Hydrangeas. I place the cutting in a terra cotta pot and place in a sunny window. Keeping everything well watered. You will have new garden family members in no time.

Enjoy these glorious months ahead, get outdoors and get busy. Wash windows to let in the abundant sunshine and fill your family harvest table with delicious meals of soups and stews. Keep visiting the farmer’s markets as they come to a close and mostly give thanks. Be proud to be a Hoosier, because we truly live in one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. Just all a part of helping you all, “Grow a More Beautiful Life!”

FALL GARDEN CHECK LIST • Compost your annuals • Plant a multitude of spring flowering bulbs • Save seeds from flower heads, dry on newspaper and store airtight • Journal the year’s successes, failures and needed changes • Keep up with leaf removal • Fall application of lawn weed and feed • Empty gardening containers, disinfect well and store • Cut dried Hydrangeas and bring indoors for fall arrangements • Service outdoor equipment • Sharpen, oil and store gardening tools • Add good compost to the garden beds & turn under • Wash windows to let as much sunshine in for winter months • Drain hoses and turn off spigots to prevent freeze • Make any outdoor repairs now • Roast some marshmallows

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RIDE THE RAILS N I C K E L P L AT E E X P R E S S C E L E B R AT E S G R A N D OPENING, OFFERS LOCAL TRAIN EXCURSIONS

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originally traveled between Chicago and Los Angeles.

Looking to change things up a bit from your normal weekend social routine of dinner and a movie or drinks with friends at the local watering hole? Hop aboard the Nickel Plate Express, which covers 12 miles of historic train track between Atlanta, Indiana and Noblesville and was officially launched on September 15.

“Tom was very lucky to find these trains,” says Dagne Zupin, Nickel Plate Express communications coordinator. “They were made as two-level trains because airplanes were getting popular back then so railroads felt they needed to have something new and exciting to compete with the airlines. I don’t think anyone but Tom could have secured these trains because he’s so deep into the railroad world and has great connections.”

miles of track makes for a one-hour-and-15minute round trip, which is kind of a sweet spot for excursion time.”

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held during the September 15 grand opening, and there are already plenty of themed rides lined up - in October, Express leaders are partnering with Hamilton Heights FFA to offer the Pumpkin Express, which includes a trip to a local pumpkin patch near the Hamilton Heights school. The Ghost Express, for Two years ago Tom Hoback, former CEO older youths and adults, will run in the and founder of the Indiana Rail Road evenings and features a tour of Hamilton Company, discussed the idea of a non-profit, The Nickel Plate Express, which comprises County’s historic Roads Hotel - said by tourist railroad experience with Brenda 12 of the 37 miles of historic track some to be home to haunted occurrences.

Myers, CEO of Hamilton County Tourism, between Tipton and Indy managed by Inc. After Hoback and a group of fellow “For the Ghost Express, there’s a spooky the HHPA, runs from downtown Atlanta organizers secured the proper operating story included onboard that pulls from to 216th Street in Noblesville and will agreement with the track’s overseer, the local Noblesville lore,” Zupin explains. operate year-round.

Hamilton County-based Hoosier Heritage “Our full-service bar will be available as Port Authority (HHPA), Hoback began well, just in case people need a little liquid “The 12 miles that we’re running on is the the process of procuring and restoring 1956 part of the 37 miles that’s been restored,” courage to get through while listening to Santa Fe El Capitan high-level passenger the spooky stories.”

Zupin says. “Twelve miles of track doesn’t train cars for the project, which feature two sound like a lot, but because a passenger levels and seven-foot windows. The cars The Uncorked Express and Ales & Rails rides train moves 10 or 12 miles an hour, that 12 22 / NOBLESVILLE MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2018 / atNoblesville.com

will feature drinks from local wineries and breweries respectively, and around Christmas time families can take their kids on a Reindeer Ride with Santa onboard amidst decorative lights adorning the train cars.

The train is also available to be rented out for private events such as company retreats, family reunions and birthday parties. The dining and lounge car has a capacity of 58 and the entire train has a maximum capacity of 200.

“It seems like people are really excited to have a train back in the county because it’s been such a long part of this area’s history,” Zupin adds. “Especially in the northern towns like Arcadia, Atlanta and Cicero where the train hasn’t been here in five or seven years. I think people are excited to see a train finally rolling through again.”

For more info on the Nickel Plate Express and to purchase tickets, visit nickelplateexpress.com or call 317-285-0682.

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Riverview Health is wrapping up the final stages of construction for a full-service healthcare facility in Westfield, and CEO Seth Warren says the project is a response to both the rapidly growing population of Westfield and Indy’s northside generally.

“As we’ve noticed the growth occurring north of 146th Street and in Westfield in particular, we identified that as a growth market that we didn’t think had as much health care service as was necessary,” Warren says. “We wanted to enter into Westfield and serve that growing population, especially as (Highway) 31 has become a major thoroughfare to the south

into downtown Indianapolis.”

Hospital officials originally planned to build an outpatient care center only, but

by January of 2017 realized the timing was right to construct a hospital for inpatient and outpatient needs that would include an emergency room, a 16-bed inpatient unit, a pharmacy, lab services and more.

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Leaders have planned for mid-September as the official opening of the first two floors of the facility, located at the northeast corner of US-31 and IN-32, and floors one and two will include an imaging center, a pharmacy with a drive-through window, surgery suites and the area’s first combined emergency care and urgent care wing.

“With the ER and urgent care center, we want to essentially take out the guesswork for the family member that’s trying to take care of their child, parent, spouse or whoever it might be,” explains Tammi Nash, Riverview Health Westfield’s executive director. “So they won’t have to be the one to triage and make the decision at home as to where to go. They can just come here and depending on the severity of illness or injury, the patient will get treated as urgent or emergent.”

The six-floor hospital will span 108,000 square feet when completed and will include three operating rooms, an orthopedics and sports medicine office, physical and occupational therapy services and a parking lot with more than 300 spaces. Warren says floors three through six will likely be open by the end of the year.

The total cost for construction of the hospital is approximately $55 million according to Warren. Riverview Health retained Indy-based American Structurepoint for project design and Summit Construction to build the physical structure. Riverview leaders decided to expand the scope of the hospital’s services during the construction phase resulting in a few delays along the way, and Nash says the decision has been worth the extra time.

“There’s so much that we can offer - we’ll have an employer clinic that will help with the Westfield Washington Schools and the Hamilton County and City of Westfield employees, and then our sports medicine center will be a help for all the sports injuries with Grand Park close by,” Nash says, adding that the Westfield staff will include both new hires as well as backand-forth transfers between Riverview’s

Westfield and Noblesville campuses. “It’s just exciting to get into the community and provide what it needs for health care.”

Riverview Health’s main campus spans 15 acres in Noblesville and was founded more than 100 years ago. The Riverview system includes locations in Carmel, Cicero, Fishers and Sheridan.

Warren says the community response to the Westfield project has been overwhelmingly positive from local residents, business

leaders and elected officials. On Aug. 31, Riverview Health Westfield Hospital hosted an open house that saw a large crowd on hand to check out the facility.

“I think there’s an appreciation for the fact that we value the Westfield and surrounding areas, and that we’re making this major investment in the community,” he says.

Riverview Health Westfield Hospital is located at 17600 Shamrock Boulevard. For additional information, visit riverview.org.

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Lesley Haflich’s “The Women of Noblesville” exhibit will be on display October 3-31 at the Stephenson House Gallery.

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“Those are always fun,” Haflich says. “It’s almost like going adult camping with a hobby.”

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When Lesley Haflich was a little girl, she gravitated to art, and that never changed.

She went on to earn a degree in fine arts from Purdue. After working for 15 years in advertising, she decided it was time to once again nurture her passion for art. A dozen years ago, Haflich started painting with a group of ladies at the Hamilton County Artists’ Association.

“Sometimes we’d have a model and other times we would go outside and paint,” says Haflich, who also got involved with the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association (IPAPA), taking part in things like the “First Brush of Spring Paintout,” which happens every April in New Harmony.

Though she started out doing traditional landscapes, a couple years back, Haflich tried her hand at abstract art, choosing a theme she thought might resonate with members of the community: roundabouts.

“People either love them or hate them,” Haflich says. “If you hate them, I’m calling them circles.”

One customer, in particular, loved them and commissioned Haflich to paint a large four-panel roundabout piece to hang above her fireplace.

Last February, Haflich was inspired by Iowa artist Rose Frantzen, who set up shop

in the downtown square of her hometown in Maquoketa and painted the people who walked by. As Haflich munched on meals in Noblesville’s Uptown Café, she would look around at the patrons and think, “Wow, that person would make a great portrait!”

Then she started contemplating the engaging, accomplished women who make up the community she has called home for the past 28 years, and she decided that she’d like to paint the faces of her town.

Haflich, who has been a studio artist at the Nickel Plate Arts Campus for the past five years, painted 30 portraits between March and September. The process improved her technique and made her recognize the areas that were a struggle. For instance, painting teeth.

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“It’s hard to make them look realistic and not like jail bars,” Haflich says. “If you pay attention, you’ll notice that in portraits, mouths are often closed.”

Haflich wanted to make each portrait look lifelike but not too formal. She purposefully varied the poses, professions and portrait sizes. A sampling of some of the featured women includes a school superintendent, a state representative, a deputy chief of police, an orthodontist, attorneys, teachers and, of course, artists.

Each portrait typically took at least three sessions. The first session involved “block in”— putting facial features in place and roughing in the colors. The second session “connected the dots”— making the piece cohesive with her paint as far as transitions between colors and shapes.

Finally, she smoothed out any areas that needed fixing. Once the technical stuff was done, it was time for the fun part.

“I get to use colors and expression in my brush strokes to make the portrait speak on its own,” says Haflich, noting that oil is a very forgiving medium. Meaning, if you mess up, you layer.

“Layering adds richness,” she says. “Sometimes even the texture will add richness and you’ll find there’s a whole other painting under there.

Watercolor is the opposite. That’s a medium where if you goof up, it’s hard to make lemonade out of lemons.”

Haflich hopes that the featured women feel honored and that Noblesville residents recognize that the town is full of valuable women serving in the community.

“I also want folks to recognize that Nickel Plate is a great place to go for art,” Haflich adds.

Now that this project is done, she’s setting her sights on what’s next. Perhaps abstract. Perhaps family portraits.

“I’m not sure what it’ll be,” she says. “I just want to be able to sustain the joy of painting.”

The Women of Noblesville exhibit will be on display from October 3-31 at the Stephenson House Gallery at Nickel Plate Arts, 107 S. 8th Street. The preview party will take place Thursday, October 4. For more information about Nickel Plate Arts, visit nickelplatearts.org.

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Samantha Snyder enjoys being the president of the Noblesville High School Speech Team because it gives students a voice to discuss important issues that have an impact on everyone.

Snyder and her classmates recently participated in the National Speech and Debate Tournament, and she was pleased with the way her team performed. Snyder, a senior at Noblesville High School, has cherished her time with the Speech Team.

“We’re technically the Noblesville High School Team, but we’ve been affectionately known as Miller Speech since 2011,” Snyder says. “What I love most about the speech team is the platform we’re given as students to raise our voices. At Nationals, it was so inspiring to see other students my age using their speech to speak out against homophobia, gun violence, misogyny, racism and more. Knowing that there are other students out there who aren’t afraid to stand up for what’s right gives me hope for the future.”

Snyder says she and her family, which includes her dad, Jamie, her mom, Tammy, and her brother, Teddy, all love Noblesville.

Snyder says she has been inspired by how Noblesville residents came together after the shooting last May at Noblesville West Middle School.

“I love the people who live here,” she says. “I love how supportive our community is. After the incident in May, it warmed my heart to see all of us come together. Not everyone here agrees with each other on certain topics, but we were still able to come together as one community and pull each other out of the darkness we faced.”

When Snyder isn’t busy with the Speech team, she’s involved with New Dimension (the varsity women’s show choir).

“I’ve been in that choir for three years now,” Snyder says. “I’ve been in show choir since seventh grade, and it’s a fun hobby where I get to let go and have fun on the stage. I’m also a leader for Cru Noblesville, which is a high school branch of Campus Crusade.

Some friends and I started Cru in January of this year. It’s basically a group of students that meet every Monday night for a Bible study. We have games, snacks, drawings, stuff like that. It’s super fun.”

Snyder is also the photo editor for the Mill Stream, the school newspaper.

“This is my second year as the photo editor, and my third year on the staff,” Snyder says. “I joined the staff my sophomore year. Since I joined, I’ve found my passion, and I’ve had the honor of sharing my classmates’ stories.”

Snyder is also involved in global outreach with Horizon International, a non-denominational Christian ministry guided by their missions and vision to create a world of hope through African orphans.

“For the past five years, my mom and I have traveled on a team ranging from nine to 20 people to South Africa,” Snyder says. “We work with HIV/AIDS orphans and lead a Vacation Bible School or a purity

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After she graduates from high school, Snyder would like to major in Photojournalism.

“I intend to be a photojournalist, so I hope to tell beautiful, moving stories through my pictures,” Snyder says. “One of my biggest passions is connecting with other people through relationships, and taking pictures is just one way I can connect with others. I love the power a good picture has.”

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