Noblesville Magazine November 2021

NOVEMBER 2021

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Is It Time to Rename Downtown?

MOONSHOT GAMES IS IN THE BUSINESS OF BUILDING COMMUNITY

MAIN STREET MISSION

Kate Baker Named Executive Director of Noblesville Main Street

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Cannon Brugman

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

FRESH TAKE

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THE THIN LINE SPOTLIGHT

School Resource Officer Mike Hargrove

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Local Historian Pens Book of LesserKnown Hamilton County History

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IS IT TIME TO RENAME DOWNTOWN?

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Moonshot Games is in the Business of Building Community

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The Italian House on Park Receives Top 100 Honors From OpenTable

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

CANNON BRUGMAN

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Cannon Brugman, a fifth grader at Hinkle Creek Elementary, was recognized as the November Student of the Month for his recent acceptance into the Future Galileos program.

The program was created by The Cincinnati Observatory Center.

Brugman says he enjoys being involved in the wonderful education program.

“Future Galileos is all about encouraging people to view our ‘outer worlds,’ and to spread the passion for astronomy,” Brugman says. “Each year, the Cincinnati Observatory awards 20 telescopes, and training for 20 individuals or teams, to become astronomy ambassadors and further astronomy education in the Cincinnati tri-state area, including Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.”

Brugman has a passion for astronomy.

“I started out reading about astrophysics, and noticed we could view some pretty cool stuff right from our house – like eclipses, moon phases, and stars,” he says. “I got connected with the Cincinnati Observatory during COVID, when most other afterschool activities were unavailable.”

Brugman noted that their head astronomer,

Dean Regas, hosts several astronomy classes via Zoom.

low that I would be accepted. I am proud to be the youngest Future Galileos to date.”

“I really liked his teaching style and wanted to share more (about it) with my friends and classmates,” he says. “I continued reading about astronomy and started a Zoom space club with my classmates. As we were looking for more classes with the Cincinnati Observatory, we came across their Future Galileos program and figured I could give it a try. I thought the chance was

Brugman has also been interested in other science studies at school. It’s a subject he thoroughly enjoys.

“Science is in my top three (favorite subjects) for sure, but math is really my favorite,” he says. “I like the engaging learning opportunities and hands-on activities that come with science. I always

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like to learn more.”

Brugman has already been thinking about what he would like to major in when he goes to college.

“I’ve been thinking about astrophysics and astronomy,” he says.

Brugman is also involved in extracurricular activities at school.

“I am participating in the fifth grade Robotics Team this year,” Brugman says.

“I like robotics because it gets my brain working in different ways to achieve a goal.”

Brugman noted that he loves living in Noblesville.

“I think Noblesville has really good schools,” he says. “It feels like a very connected community. I like the parks and water recreation areas we have here.”

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THE THIN LINE SPOTLIGHT

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER MIKE HARGROVE Writer / Renee Larr Photography Provided

Sergeant Mike Hargrove with the Noblesville Police Department (NPD) provides comfort and security to students and teachers at Noble Crossing Elementary School as a school resource officer (SRO).

In this capacity, he builds relationships with the students and teachers he encounters on a daily basis.

“As an SRO, we have a two-fold purpose,” Hargrove says. “Number one is the safety and security of the students and staff. We work closely with school administrators to

help facilitate that part. The second part of our mission is to build relationships with the students and their families.”

The Noblesville SRO unit is comprised of 12 veteran police offers to cover the seven elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school in the district.

“All officers are certified through the National School Resource Officers Association,” Hargrove says. “They learn about school safety, classroom management and building relationships.”

Hargrove helps to lead the six other elementary school resource officers.

“We approach things a little differently in the elementary schools versus the middle and high schools,” Hargrove says. “We spend a lot more time in the classrooms.

We’re in the car line at drop-off in the morning. You’ll find us in the cafeteria at lunchtime. We work closely with staff to help supervise students during lunch. It’s a great opportunity for us to go out and talk with students.”

The SRO unit utilizes a custom-designed

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The elementary school SROs offer a safety patrol program and an archery program to allow even more interaction with students.

curriculum for students called Project Truth.

“We have classes for the students on water safety, peer pressure and bullying,” Hargrove says. “In some classes, we’ll do fingerprinting. We do a lot of reading. For instance, if we’re doing a lesson on water safety, we’ll read a children’s book about being safe around water.”

For their part, the students love seeing the officers in their schools each day. They don’t see Hargrove as a police officer. They know him as Officer Mike.

“The kids are fantastic,” Hargrove says.

“They make you feel like a rock star. You start to learn their names and their families.

For some of these kids, it’s the first time they’ve had any interaction with a police officer, so it’s a great opportunity for us to change how people view law-enforcement officers.”

“Students get to learn what school resource officers do through the safety patrol program,” Hargrove says. “They have to apply for the program and are required to give up five recesses to participate.

It gives them a sense of responsibility, accountability and sacrifice.”

Hargrove has served in law enforcement for more than 15 years in various roles.

“I’ve been a patrol officer,” he says. “I’ve been a SWAT officer. I’ve been a detective.

This is by far the greatest assignment I’ve ever had. My wife is a teacher, and I have two children in elementary school. Each day we all pack our lunch and head off to school.”

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Neighbors supporting neighbors… that’s really what Small Business Saturday is about.

More than half of our Noblesville friends and neighbors are employed by small business.

They feed their families, create a home, save for college, andofsupport nonprofits support nonprofits as a result their hard work andas a result employment by small business of atheir hard work owner. and employment by a small business owner.

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commit to visit a new-to-you local shop or restaurant. When THANKFUL OUR PARTNERS shopping for services, make an extraFOR effort to find a CORPORATE locally owned business. Superpower your champion status with a The Noblesville Chamber’s service to the community is made possible by more than 400 local businesses. Leading positive social media post about a smalland business. our efforts to strengthen local businesses grow the economy are members of our Corporate Partner program.

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MAIN STREET MISSION

KATE BAKER NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NOBLESVILLE MAIN STREET Writer / Renee Larr Photographer / Brian Brosmer

Baker switched gears, spending eight years doing media relations for HBO.

A love story brought Kate Baker back to Noblesville in 2014 from Los Angeles, where she moved to pursue a career in the music industry. Ultimately the romance didn’t pan out, but her love of her hometown grew stronger than ever.

“I moved back for a romance but also because my family was here,” Baker says.

“I desperately wanted to see the world and experience other things, but the older you get, the more of an appreciation you have for what you already have. I grew up here, but I had never lived here as an adult. I saw “I graduated from the Berklee College of coming back to Noblesville as an amazing Music in Boston in 2004,” Baker says. “I moved opportunity. When I came back, I very out to Los Angeles and did my internship with much wanted to live on one of the historic Tori Amos. She’s one of my all-time favorites. streets of downtown.”

At that time, the music industry was turned upside down by music being downloaded Baker was recently named executive illegally. After seeing that side of the business, I director of Noblesville Main Street (NMS). realized it wasn’t for me.”

She spent five and a half years at Conner

Prairie, and has experience in nonprofit and

corporate settings.

“As a resident of downtown Noblesville, when I heard about NMS and the work they do, I already believed in their mission,” Baker says. “I was thrilled when they asked me to join. I love bringing people downtown so they can experience the true charm and loveliness of downtown.”

The NMS mission is to enrich the culture and community of the city’s downtown historic district by creating partnerships and programs, to connect people to unique places and experiences.

“Most people are familiar with the Noblesville Farmers Market,” Baker says.

“We also have events like the Block Party,

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Music and All That Jazz, and First Fridays.

This past year we introduced Salsa on the Square. The goal is to bring people downtown to experience it in a new way.”

Baker is active in the Noblesville community in her free time. She serves as music director at Noblesville First United Methodist Church.

Inclusivity is an important goal for Baker as she advances in her new role.

“I’ve been doing that for the past five years,” Baker says. “That’s where I can put my music degree to use while also serving my church community. At 14, I was asked to be a part of the adult choir, which was a huge honor. I love that it’s come full circle.”

“I’m filled with ideas, and I can’t wait to sit down with our board and our merchants to see what work needs to be done,” Baker says.

“My big focus is creating a culture downtown that serves everybody. I have a mission to make sure it’s a place where everyone feels they belong. Growing up here, the city has such an impact on my heart, and that’s something I can bring to others.”

For more information on Noblesville Main Street, visit noblesvillemainstreet.org.

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The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here, and there are plenty of ways to feel the spirit of the season in Hamilton County, Indiana. Make memories with friends and family with these special events.

CARMEL CHRISTKINDLMARKT After a year hiatus, the Carmel Christkindlmarkt returns. Do some holiday shopping and check out the authentic products imported from Germany, like wooden toys, nutcrackers, music boxes and ornaments. Don’t miss the collectible items like the boot mug and Bierkrüge for adult beverages.

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A MERRY PRAIRIE HOLIDAY Celebrate the season with A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie! Back for its third year, experience a unique holiday event and make new family traditions. New for 2021, the William Conner House will transform into a magical 3D projection mapping holiday show that will capture the feel and nostalgia of the holidays. Immerse yourself in the story as the house comes to life with this imaginative and heartwarming show.

Don’t forget to take a ride on Kringle’s Carousel or get a rush zooming down the 150-foot Polar Bear Plunge tubing hill.

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MAGIC OF LIGHTS For the first time ever, Ruoff Music Center will host “Magic of Lights,” a family-friendly drive-through holiday lights display. This is an experience designed for you to enjoy the lights and displays from the safety and comfort of your car. Nearly a million lights sparkle along the route.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Make your list, check it twice and shop local! Mark your calendar for Small Business Saturday Nov. 27. Popular one-stop shopping destinations include Clay Terrace, Carmel City Center, Hamilton Town Center, the Nickel Plate District, Fishers District and the Historic Noblesville Square. Each has free parking nearby and local restaurants to take a break from your shopping adventure.

While you’re shopping, sip a hot mug of Glühwein (mulled wine) or hot cocoa. Come hungry to enjoy a German pretzel, Bratwurst, Lebkuchen (German cookie), Raclette (melted cheese served on bread) and Stollen (dried fruit bread).

Along with vendors to shop, the market will include the Ice at Center Green skating rink.

All aboard the Nickel Plate Express for a funfilled train excursion! Celebrate the season and help Santa deliver all the presents on time during this festive ride. Sing carols, enjoy a cookie and cocoa, and see Santa himself!

The train is festively decked out in Christmas lights. Adult beverages will be available for purchase on board. Your ticket includes the ride, time with Santa, and a cookie and gift from Santa.

HOLIDAY SHOWS Live music is back, and there are plenty of toe-tapping shows on the calendar this holiday season. Get your tickets for performances of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” or “Elf” at Civic Theatre, or concerts like “Festival of Carols” at the Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts.

For a full list of holiday events and festivities, go to VisitHamiltonCounty.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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DINING DISTINCTION THE ITALIAN HOUSE ON PARK RECEIVES TOP 100 HONORS FROM OPENTABLE

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The Wolf family has made an impact in the local restaurant scene, and they’re now being recognized nationally. The Italian House on Park was recently included in the 100 Best Neighborhood Gems in America for 2021 by online company OpenTable.

Scott and Nyla Wolf opened The Italian House on Park in November of 2015 after a lifelong desire to open an Italian restaurant.

“At a young age, my parents always wanted to open up an Italian restaurant,” says Alec Wolf, area director. “Their dream of a Little Italy restaurant got outshined by Wolfies for nearly 10 years. When things settled down, they found this location by chance, and the dream came true. Naming it The Italian House was simple, given the aesthetics of the store and our cozy atmosphere.”

The team was surprised and delighted when they received word of the honor.

“We were ecstatic to receive this award,” Wolf says. “We’ve always felt we had our own little gem here. It’s an old house that we converted to be a restaurant. We’re located on Park Street, surrounded by old homes, so it does feel like we’re in a neighborhood.”

later this year called Nyla’s,” Wolf says. “It’s going to be located next door to The Italian House. We started renovating the building.

It has an old-style barn look on the exterior.

We’ll have high-end steak and seafood inside.”

OpenTable used internal data to create the list, highlighting the restaurants that contribute to the character of their neighborhoods. Customer reviews played a major role in the decision-making process.

The Italian House on Park is located at 219 Park Street in Westfield. For more information, call 317-804-5619 or visit theitalianhouseonpark.com.

“We always knew we had something special,” Wolf says. “It’s the reinforcement the customers give us each time they come in and write a review that makes us feel like we’re doing something right.”

The family owns six Wolfies Grill restaurants in Noblesville, Fishers, Carmel, Westfield, Geist and West Lafayette. They also own the Broken Barrel in Carmel. They plan to open a new restaurant later this year.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

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working as a dishwasher, then a prep cook, at a few local Mexican and steakhouse restaurants.

“I did almost everything you could do in restaurants,” he says.

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Providing a reliable and encouraging employment environment for his sizable staff, as well as a menu of made-fresh Mexican cuisine for his patrons, is something Raul Perez, co-owner of Red Habanero restaurant, doesn’t take lightly.

Having opened his first Red Habanero location back in 2005 at 96th Street and Gray Road, and locations in Noblesville and Westfield since then, Perez says he’s never stopped valuing each and every member of his team.

“Taking care of the employees is very important to me, and I feel good when they tell me things like they are able to move into a bigger house or are buying their first car,” says Perez, who co-owns the Red Habanero locations with his brother Adrian. “That makes me happy, that we can keep giving them a good place to work and feel good about it. Also, customers becoming regulars and sometimes asking my name and getting to know me a little bit - that keeps me doing what I’m doing.”

Perez moved to central Indiana in 1998 and says he began in the restaurant business NOVEMBER 2021

Eventually, he began formulating the idea to open his own establishment and started researching locations and requirements for doing just that. His idea, from which he has never deviated since opening 16 years ago, was to offer nothing but fresh food made inhouse, and he felt confident that customers would come if he adhered to such a plan.

“My dream was to give work to my family, and more families here,” Perez says. “That was my biggest inspiration. I noticed there were a lot of families that weren’t getting jobs, and that was my dream. I wanted to buy my own car and things like that. I noticed that I had the skills to cook and talk to the people in restaurants, and that helps a lot.”

Soon after researching what it would take to operate his own eatery, Perez began learning the business side of the restaurant industry

rather quickly.

“In those early years it was difficult, especially because we did not realize all the expenses we had to think about like employees, taxes, utilities, rent and everything,” he says. “Learning all that really fast though, it made us stronger, and we survived.”

Seven years after moving to the Indy area, Perez had opened the flagship Red Habanero spot, and the foundation for what would lead to multiple locations had begun.

Perez decided to open additional locations for a very simple reason - he wanted to expand the opportunities for current and future staff members to thrive, and at the same time provide a larger customer base with fresh Mexican fare. His Noblesville location sits on Clover Road off of State Road 37, and he and his team opened their Westfield location in 2015 on Carey Road.

“In 1998 I was living in the Carmel area right next to 151st Street, by Carmel and

by Westfield,” Perez says. “I was feeling at that time, 20 years ago, that it was going to be a good place for businesses to grow there. Then 20 years later, when there was an opportunity to have my own business over there, I took the opportunity without even thinking about it. Having the Westfield and the Noblesville restaurants has been something I’ve enjoyed.”

Each of the menu selections is made fresh every day, and Perez says nothing is frozen or from pre-made kits. As a nod to this approach, he and Adrian added the phrase “Fresh Mexican Grill” as an unofficial subheading for the restaurant name more than 13 years ago.

This fresh-made approach is all the more impressive once one takes a look at the sizable menu, which features salads, dips, nachos, signature burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, combo platters, vegetarian options, Perez eventually relocated his original desserts and more. Patrons can also choose location to a spot on East 96th Street near from several salsa flavors. The lunch menu is Interstate 69, and he says the staff members at served on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. all three locations continue to enjoy success.

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Perez’s own favorite Red Habanero dish is the Pineapple Fajita, which comes with chicken and steak and is served right in a pineapple shell, fresh from the grill.

The drink options are also plentiful, including an expansive specialty margarita and cocktail selection.

“My brother and I have always created something new,” Perez says of the menu.

“We always are working on the menu and recipes. Every six months to a year, we put out new menu items and see which ones work and are popular with customers.”

Perez adds that he and his staff have weathered the pandemic thanks to the support of the communities surrounding each of his locations.

“It was hard to survive last year, but we’ve had people come in and keep buying food even in those hard times,” he says. “The great customers we have are what keep us alive.”

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David Heighway, Hamilton County historian, says readers will enjoy learning about Hamilton County in his new book, “Hidden History of Hamilton County, Indiana.”

“This is a collection of stories that I have written over the last 20 years,” Heighway says. “I do many programs for local groups, and I’ve found that the most popular material is about offbeat people and incidents. This book is also about what has been left out of the county histories before now, and some of the diverse people who haven’t been included.”

historian since 1981.”

Heighway says readers will enjoy the variety of topics in the book.

“It covers a wide range of topics, from natural history to the performing arts, to industry and inventions, and to politics and social issues,” he says. “While I have included all of my sources, the book is not meant to be scholarly or heavy. Hopefully, it’s a good book for reading on the porch on a nice day.”

Readers can learn about places in Hamilton County they may or may not be familiar with.

Heighway thoroughly enjoyed working on the stories while researching Hamilton County.

“While I have written about these topics before, new readers will definitely find stories about topics that they didn’t expect,” Heighway says.

“I was appointed county historian by the Indiana Historical Society in 2007,” Heighway says. “I took over after Joe Burgess retired. He had been county

Heighway says one such story is about a groom who disappeared just before his wedding in 1867. Many people assumed he got cold feet and took off before his NOVEMBER 2021

nuptials. Forty years later, his remains were found buried under a shed. The reasons for his disappearance remain a mystery today.

Heighway says another story focuses on “a giant wave of ravenous squirrels in 1822.

They descended on central Indiana to feast on crops, to the shock and dismay of new settlers.”

Heighway learned a lot about Noblesville during his research.

“I have a story about a Noblesville African American theatrical group in 1956, and it was one that I didn’t know about until someone from the local black community told me,” he says. “It’s a great example of a story of diversity in the community.”

Heighway says a story about a man named Isaac Cachel is also intriguing.

“He was a person who wrote some humorous and satirical letters to the local paper in 1837 and ended up going viral later,” Heighway says. “He was written

about internationally, even though he was essentially a fictional character.”

Heighway’s book is available at the Hamilton County Historical Society, and at arcadiapublishing.com. It can also be purchased through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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“I’ve been surprised by the overwhelmingly good feedback that I’ve gotten,” he says. “I honestly didn’t think this was going to have much of an impact. We’ve been selling out

of books at all of the book signings that people have asked me to do. I’m really kind of shocked.”

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Back in 2017 Jeff Meyer, president of Meyer Foods, the owner and operator of area Culver’s restaurants, noticed a for-sale sign at the old Noblesville Boys & Girls Club building. A longtime history buff, his interest was piqued as the property on Conner Street remained for sale for several months. As he researched and learned more about the building, the idea of renovating it and relocating his company’s offices evolved. Today, his plan to upcycle an old structure has not only resulted in a new home for the Meyer Foods corporate headquarters, but also offers the community shared workspace opportunities and an event venue.

“Purchasing it actually happened fast,” Meyer says. “The time we put an offer in to acceptance of the final deal was less than a month. We bought the whole building. It was not in the greatest shape, but not so bad that we couldn’t restore it. The outside walls are 2’ thick but we had to redo everything inside. No one else wanted to put the

resources in. Planning out what we wanted to do with the building took an enormous amount of time. We wanted to make sure it was done for the community and we only had the time to do it right once. Great detail was gone into strategically thinking out what the build could and couldn’t support for the community.”

While the bones of the building remained intact, almost everything else was entirely rebuilt. New electricity, plumbing, HVAC systems and roofing were installed. The gymnasium, part of the original structure that was built in 1914, was covered with a special carpet to preserve the flooring. A high-definition television, nearly 18’x38’, was hung for large-scale presentations.

“If walls could talk,” Meyer says. “For over 100 years, kids have been coming in and out of this building. The building was once used as Noblesville High School, and as the town grew the building continued to be built onto, into the 1920s.”

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Foods offices, an event center and a shared workspace. Employees and tenants have access to amenities like pickleball, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, plus a fitness and weight room. An area for gamers and a massage chair are available.

The auditorium can house a live band and silent auction, and is spacious enough for large fundraisers. A kitchen with restaurant equipment, and all that’s needed to cater an event, is on-site.

The shared workspace has three conference rooms and a variety of desk areas, and a state-of-the-art podcast room is in the works. One conference room houses a large table, while the other two can hold up to 20 people. The 30 fully furnished offices range from 5’x5’ to 15’x25’, and can be rented for a day or a half day.

Meyer, who grew up on a farm in Rushville, continues to be interested in agriculture.

He owns and operates a couple of sod farms nearby. His children raise goats and participate in 4-H. “I was born and raised on a farm and I love agricultural communities,” Meyer says. “It’s important to get the message out there as to where food comes from. I like Noblesville because of its agricultural feel. It feels like a rural community of 5,000 people, not 50,000, if you don’t pay attention to the high-traffic areas. I want to do my best to support the community and help it thrive and grow.”

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Meyer began his tenure with Culver’s when he became a franchisee in 2004.

Currently the company has 12 restaurants in operation, is building an additional seven, and is currently purchasing one in Ohio. Some of the restaurants operate with partners that own a 19% share. Company leaders plan to have approximately 20 Culver’s locations open within one year’s time.

“I love farming and I love people,” Meyer says. “I was looking for a concept that involved people and an agricultural environment. I used to watch the television show ‘Cheers’ that said, ‘A place where everyone knows your name.’ I want everyone to know who we are and that we can’t be duplicated. We would never jeopardize the quality of our product over price. We treat everyone like family and respect every individual, especially our team members who try and work so hard every day. Our hope is to teach others to be the best they can be.”

“This building belongs to Noblesville,” Meyer continues. “It not only creates a unified spirit with our company team, but it is also here to serve the community.

It’s a place to celebrate the greatness of individual people, nonprofits and organizations.”

The Meyer Foods corporate office is located at 1448 Conner Street in Noblesville. For more info, call 317-770-4654.

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IS IT TIME TO RENAME DOWNTOWN? MOONSHOT GAMES IS IN THE BUSINESS OF BUILDING COMMUNITY

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“I’m beyond excited about what’s happening in downtown Noblesville,” Manship says.

There are a lot of great restaurants and stores that have opened over the last few years.

I think we’re seeing kind of a vibrancy in downtown that’s now being complemented by parking garages, and better walking and outdoor dining. For us, we hope to someday take that to other communities.”

or Jayson Manship and the employees at Noblesville’s growing collection of Moonshot stores, it’s not just about business. Not by a long shot. It’s about the local community.

Manship opened Moonshot Games in downtown Noblesville three years ago with the vision of helping families and friends unplug from screens and find fun around the kitchen table. Since then, Moonshot has opened a store on Mass Ave in Indianapolis and a Moonshot Toys location in the old Clock Shop in downtown Noblesville. And just last month, Moonshot Collectibles opened on the south side of the square, which specializes in sports cards, comic books and Funko Pops.

Why three locations in downtown Noblesville?

“Well, we hope to have five or six in the near future,” Manship says. “In all seriousness, we’d love to have all of our stores under one roof, but our focus is on building a strong connection to downtown and there isn’t a space that would house all of our concepts.

So we’re happy to spread out and serve each group separately. Also, people seem to really love the idea of shopping at all of the Moonshot stores on a trip to Noblesville.”

Manship has seen downtown Noblesville flourish through recent years, even despite the negative effects on businesses related to the pandemic.

“We are a small business, and we believe we’re having a big impact on our hometown of Noblesville,” Manship says. “We believe that Main Street America is going to have a very difficult time in 20 years because companies like Amazon are eating the world. We are on a mission to create a vibrant economy in downtowns, starting in Noblesville where you’ve seen us grow from a game store to a toy store to a collectibles store. These are all things that are designed to create destination shopping, where you’re going to want to come downtown and spend the day doing it. To us this isn’t just about Moonshot, it’s about supporting the other great businesses and people here working to make Noblesville awesome.”

Manship’s perspective comes from a belief that big-box stores and big online retailers continue to gobble up market share, and hurt small businesses that are vital to communities like Noblesville. He believes these mega-companies are focused on making money and don’t care about the customers they serve.

“They care about your data and they care about your wallet, but they don’t care about you as a person,” he says. “And maybe,

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more importantly, they don’t care about the devastation they cause in small towns all across America.

“Many small businesses take the ostrich approach to Amazon. They put their heads in the dirt and hope customers won’t realize that they could get the same product for 30% cheaper online. That doesn’t work.

Consumers are smart, and they deserve better prices. I believe they want to shop local, but when prices are higher they’re forced to choose: support my local store or save my family money. We fundamentally believe that success in Main Street America means winning both. Our prices have to be competitive and we must offer a personal and friendly atmosphere.”

He adds that in-person visits at local stores like the Moonshot family of shops can lead to better shopping outcomes than online searching at big online businesses especially as the holidays draw near.

and comic books are a great addition to downtown, giving dads and the older kids something fun to do while mom and the grandparents shop at nearby boutiques and antique stores. People love to come in and open packs. For many it’s like a throwback to when they were kids.” Unopened packs of sports cards range from $0.50 to $50-plus.

Shoppers can find toys as well as collectibles for a wide range of ages, and some handson activities, at Moonshot Toys, and the Moonshot Games location features board games, puzzles, pop-culture items and much more. Moonshot Games now has 3,500 board games in stock, as well as 800-plus puzzles. The toy store features thousands of available items from Barbie and Hot Wheel products to LEGO sets and STEM toys.

“We’re really branching out our offerings so if you come to downtown Noblesville and shop, you’re going to find something for everybody,” Manship adds. “We’ve got toys for the little ones, we’ve got games “A lot of times, especially on the board-game for families, and we’ve got collectibles and side, folks come in with a problem where comic books for dad.” they’re preparing for holidays together, maybe for the first time in a long time, and What’s next for Moonshot? They they’ll say, ‘What do you recommend?’” he recently opened a new warehouse at Rise says. “We’re able to steer them towards what Commercial District in Noblesville (605 works for them, like a concierge service Sheridan Rd) to move their distribution to almost, to get them to the right game.” an optimized, yet nearby, location.

Manship held a soft opening for Moonshot Collectibles in September and says business has been steady since the doors opened.

“Rise is perfect for us to fulfill online orders and to serve as a distribution hub for products to our various stores,” Manship says.

“It’s been fun to get Moonshot Collectibles off the ground,” he says. “The sports cards

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a new bookstore downtown, and launching a sporting goods store near Federal Hill.

“We’d love to find a way to bring an entertainment option to downtown (maybe a barcade?),” he says.

Manship had business experience by age 16, when he opened a candy shop in Anderson.

A Pendleton native, he went on to study entrepreneurship at Ball State University, and while taking courses he decided to start an internet marketing business that focuses on web development and consulting for social media marketing, email marketing and e-commerce.

Manship opened the first Moonshot Games location in Noblesville in 2017, and after continued success there, decided to open his second location in downtown Indy on Mass Ave. Next came Moonshot Toys, which opened in the spring of this year after Manship offered a pop-up toy shop in Noblesville’s old Key Bank building in the fall and early winter of 2020. That shop served as a test-run to see how well a permanent toy business might work in Noblesville. It proved successful, so Moonshot Toys opened in March of 2021 in the old Clock Shop. Moonshot Collectibles opened in September and Moonshot now has a warehouse at Rise Commercial District in Noblesville.

“We’re trying to build something that supports a local community very specifically,” Manship says. “We saw a 300% increase in business between 2019 and 2020, and we have seen north of a 300% increase between 2020 and 2021. This city is amazing and wants to support the downtown and support local businesses.

Our role is to serve those folks. That means competing on price, providing the best possible service, and flexible and convenient open hours. It’s really about serving our community as an important part of our downtown.”

For more on Moonshot Games, Moonshot Toys and Moonshot Collectibles including location details, product info and more, visit moonshotgamestore.com or follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/ moonshotgamestore.

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month is recognized in November and is an opportunity to bring awareness to the various ways we can improve and maintain lung health. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death not only in the U.S., but also throughout the state.

Both the incidence rate and mortality rate of lung cancer in Indiana are well above the national averages, and lung cancer accounts for thousands of Hoosier deaths every year.

TYPES AND RISK FACTORS There are two main type of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer is more common, accounting for 84% of all lung cancers.

You might be at a higher risk of lung cancer if you smoke or are exposed to secondhand smoke, if you have a family history of the disease, if you are being treated with radiation therapy to the breast and chest, or if you are frequently exposed to asbestos, chromium, nickel, arsenic, soot, tar, or radon.

and Human Services estimates that smoking contributes to 80 percent and 90 percent of lung cancer-related deaths in men and women, respectively. Nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke increase their chance of getting lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent.

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LOCAL COMPANY CLOSES IN ON 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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Bill Taylor founded Taylored Systems in 1982 after wanting to make a career change.

“I was always intrigued with telephone systems,” Taylor says. “At the time the telephone company was allowing private companies to sell telephones, so I got involved in selling their services and providing telephones.”

Since then, Taylored Systems significantly changed the services offered to clients.

“We’ve changed quite a bit over the last almost 40 years,” Taylor says. “We now offer cloud-based services, IT solutions, security solutions, voice solutions and structured cabling. We do almost everything involved with business technology except a copy machine.”

Taylor chose Noblesville for his company headquarters because of his love of the city.

“I grew up on a farm in Russiaville, Indiana,”

Taylor says. “I moved to Noblesville in 1978 for my job. A year later I married my wife Pam. We attended church in Noblesville, and we just loved the city. When it came time to build the building in 2001, we looked other places, but Noblesville just seemed like a good fit.”

of your ability with the product. You have to design the systems they need to make their business work.”

When choosing a name for his business, Taylor deferred to Pam for advice.

“I think the biggest thing I’ve learned as a business owner is being able to delegate and to trust your employees,” Taylor says.

“You have to give them the power and trust they’ll do the right thing. At some point, you have to realize you can’t do it all.”

“When I started the company, I was still doing some work in the agricultural industry, so I wanted to keep the name generic,” he says. “I came up with the name Taylored Systems as a play off my name.

Pam has always been my sounding board and keeps me grounded. I asked her what she thought, assuming she wouldn’t like it, but she did.”

The name also plays off of Taylor’s customized services.

“Every company is different, just like every individual is different,” Taylor says. “You have to understand what your customers’ needs are and provide solutions to the best

Throughout the last 40 years, Taylor has learned a thing or two about what it takes to be successful.

That trust in his staff has led to many longterm employees.

“I can’t tell you off the top of my head, but several have been with us over 30 years,” Taylor says.

Providing excellent customer service is another critical pillar in his success.

“My goal has always been taking care of the customer, taking care of employees, and giving back to your community,” Taylor

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says. “It’s as simple as that.”

Taylor has spent many years volunteering for community organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville. He’s also a contributor to the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation, Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, and Kiwanis.

“I’ve always had a fond place in my heart for the Boys & Girls Club because a lot of folks think it’s just the kids playing sports after school,” Taylor says. “They don’t realize it’s a great program for kids who don’t have anyone at home. They provide a safe place for them to go after school and get help with their homework. We donated a phone system in the ‘90s, and my involvement grew from there.”

Taylor recently sold the company, but wanted reassurance all of his employees would stay on at the business.

His employees miss Taylor, and have learned valuable skills from him throughout their employment.

“Over the last 10 years or so, I’ve had three managers that run the day-to-day operations for me,” Taylor says. “During that time, I’ve gone back to my farming roots. With my brother’s help, we farm about 150 acres. I planned to be an absentee owner, but then I was contacted by John Greene of New Lisbon Holdings.”

“I’ve learned so much while working for Bill over the years,” says Bonnie Dolick, systems engineer. “I cannot thank him enough for the impact he has had on my career and personal life. I’ll be able to take the experiences and skills I’ve learned from him and continue to use them to help make the company grow, make Bill proud, and continue the success of Taylored Systems.”

Taylor found the perfect exit strategy. His employees would stay on, he would keep his building and rent out the space to Taylored Systems, and he could get back to his farm.

Just don’t call him retired.

Taylored Systems is located at 14701 Cumberland Road, Suite 100 in Noblesville.

For more information, call 317-836-2984 or visit taylored.com.

“I’m only retired from telecom,” Taylor says.

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