Noblesville Community Newsletter

JUNE 2014

CLASSIC CARS CORRAL AT FOREST PARK 25 th Running of the Father’s Day Car Show

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A Leisure Walk through Time: Envisioned by Town Fathers…. hmmm?

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TERRANCE A. SMITH DISTRIBUTING: FOLLOWING IN FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS

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ringing beer products to market for Hoosiers has been the family businesses for the past four generations of the Smith family—and Terrance Smith Jr. said that’s a nice legacy to be part of.

“As my father would say, it’s challenging but it’s also a blessing,” he said. “I’ve been very lucky and fortunate to have a mentor like him.”

The “him” is Terrance Smith Sr., who purchased a Budweiser operation in 1980 that’s now known as Terrance A. Smith Distributing Inc. The Anderson-based company serves much of northeast Indiana, including Hartford City, Richmond, Anderson, Muncie and Hamilton County.

Smith Sr. said his family has been distributing beer pretty much since coming to America.

“I’m a third-generation beer wholesaler,” he said. “My granddad immigrated from Germany at the turn of the century, and he was kind of a local entrepreneur from Alexandria, Indiana.”

Smith is not exactly a common German name, and family lore has it the name change came when their grandfather was navigating the immigration process.

“He said, ‘That was the name of the guy in front of me and the name in front of him and the name in front of him,’ so that’s how the name came about,” said Smith Sr.

Smith Sr.’s father started his own distributing business after graduating from Notre Dame, carrying a variety of beers until 1996.

program three years ago and has been supporting it since, most recently with a $5,000 donation toward a scholarship for a local family.

Smith Jr., who is sales manager for Hamilton County, got his start in the family business You will also see the Smiths at the Geist at age 14, scrubbing floors and painting the Lake Coalition’s Fourth of July “Blast on warehouse. the Bridge” celebration near the Budweiser Build a Bar. Not only do they bring their “I had this little 6-inch-by-4-inch brush, and massive mobile bar to the center of the I got painting,” Smith Jr. said with a smile. bridge for the fireworks show, they donate $10,000 to the cause as well.

Explaining the key to longevity in the distributing business, Smith Sr. said it’s More than 20 percent of the company important to have good relationships with employees recently took to the streets for retailers. He credited Budweiser with Geist Cleanup Day, gathering and bagging launching a variety of promotions that help several hundred pounds of trash. Smith Jr. with brand identification, while also launching said the rubbish included everything from new products that retailers are looking for. toilet seats to fishing lures. That kind of personal involvement is important, he adds.

“Right now it’s kind of in vogue: What’s new?” said Smith Sr. “So from a legacy brand like Bud “We wanted to give something extra,” Light, we kind of continually have to re-invent he said. “It’s nice to write a check, but the ’what’s new’ piece of it.” sometimes that doesn’t get to the root of the problem.”

Whether it’s new Budweiser flavors or craft beers, Smith Sr. said sampling events are an Looking ahead, Smith Jr. is optimistic he’ll important part of promotions. still be working with his dad 20 years from now. The area is growing, he said, and they “It’s all getting the consumer to have a taste want to be a part of that. experience and also have a connectivity with the marketing,” he said.

“I think we’ll be in Hamilton county, The company supports several community causes. One is the Folds of Honor scholarship program, which provides scholarships for families of soldiers killed or disabled during war.

Smith Distributing connected with the

continuing to give back to our retailers and our communities and consumers,” he said.

“I don’t see any drastic changes at this point, but you never know from day to day,” he added.

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FRUSTRATED WITH YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN?

THE METHOD THAT WORKED FOR ME • R aised beds are typically 4 x 4 and filled to a depth of 6 inches with Mel’s Mix. • Each bed contains a grid that splits the bed into 16 12-inch squares.

• Depending upon the size of the mature plant, squares are planted with either 1, 4, 9, or 16 plants/seeds per square foot.

• Vertical frames help support vining crops.

• Maximum output and minimum waste (of space or seeds) is the focus.

• Best of all, you’ll spend almost no time weeding.

MY RESULTS

By Jane VanOsdol

Based on my childhood, my dad would have never believed that I would turn into a gardener. I did whatever I could to avoid the large vegetable patch thriving in our Michigan back yard. Weeding was my most dreaded chore, so I’d disappear when I saw Dad head out to the back 40.

Somewhere along the way, I changed.

Gardening must have been in my blood all along, because I took to it, even persuading my father-in-law to let me dig up a plot for strawberries from his carefully tended and pampered yard. Something about growing my own food that wasn’t laden with chemicals and tasted way better than grocery store fare resonated with me. I

didn’t realize how lucky I was until I moved to Central Indiana and stuck a shovel in the rock-hard, impacted clay “soil” that was my back yard. For years I have tilled, amended, watered, and halfheartedly weeded my plot with varying results.

The most time-consuming part of the process is building the beds and vertical frames, and mixing the growing medium. This is easily a weekend (perhaps even a one-day) project if you have help. The plans are simple and once it’s done, it’s done. It will last for years.

I had the most trouble finding vermiculite (coarse grade in 4-cubic-foot bags) for Mel’s Mix. No one seemed to carry it. You can order it online, but plan ahead for that. Once I had everything assembled, I dumped all the mixtures on a big tarp, mixed it, and recruited my son to shovel it into the beds. I was then ready to plant!

I was amazed at how much I was able to plant in my boxes: tomatoes, melons, cucumbers, green beans, peppers, lettuce, mesclun, Swiss chard, spinach, onions, SQUARE FOOT GARDENING radishes, herbs, and flowers. My husband Last year I was frustrated enough to was dubious about the green beans, but try something new. I ran across Mel we wound up with an abundant crop.

Bartholomew’s All New Square Foot Everything flourished, including the vining Gardening book, bought it, read it, and tried plants. The melons actually grew up the it. Gone are long rows, thinning seedlings, trellis, and I secured them with twine. and harvesting in bulk. Square foot gardening Unfortunately, they presented my one is all about efficiency and convenience for the problem of the year: they contracted a home gardener, not the farmer growing for fungus, so I only harvested one melon. the masses. Here are the basics: On the plus side, I had very little weeding 4 / NOBLESVILLE / JUNE 2014 / atNoblesville.com

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and everything else grew prolifically. The only thing I have to do to prepare for this planting season is to add compost, and I am ready to go.

WHO SHOULDN’T DO SQUARE FOOT GARDENING? If you are an avid canner/freezer, you’ll either want to do a traditional garden or you’ll want to make extra square foot beds. I’d opt for the beds because there is so little maintenance. Overall, the plan is customizable, and the book is full of ideas from succession crops to extending the growing season to protecting your crop from critters.

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A LEISURE WALK THROUGH TIME:

ENVISIONED BY TOWN FATHERS…. HMMM? Writer & Photographer / Janet Gilray

A stroll through time down Logan Street is pretty sweet—especially if you start this self-guided tour at Alexander’s oldfashioned ice cream parlor—or finish at Sweet Home Cupcakes.

(Time and Distance: Less than an hour, and less than a mile).

Seven years after Indiana was admitted to the Union, William Connor and Josiah Polk platted Noblesville. It was 1823, and the town boundaries were White River on the west, Harrison Street on the north, 12th street on the east and Cherry Street on the south. Town fathers envisioned the area as a central business district, as well as the first area for homes.

Could their vision have included a walking tour? Certainly ease of pedestrian travel was paramount in the day.

As Conner and Polk looked forward, citizens of the town they platted can now look back. Those out to increase their

historical appreciation, or personal sense of place, may enjoy this short, self-guided walking tour. The length is less than a mile, but it spans nearly 200 years of history.

Stroll it for exercise, add a little window shopping, and maybe a sweet treat, and you get a full measure of “history lite.” C’mon!

START ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE

When you’re ready, start on the north side of Noblesville’s Central Square. The courthouse benches and structural beauty make it a wonderful gathering point. Note many fascinating facades are to the north and east of the square, having stood the test of time, most since the mid-1800s.

STROLL DEEP INTO THE EARLY YEARS OF NOBLESVILLE HISTORY

As you set out, cross to the north side of the street and peek in Kirk’s Hardware—in operation since 1890. Even a tiny glimpse in the window provides an authentic look into the past, as does the old-fashioned ice cream parlor located next door. If there are children in your group, Alexander’s on the Square is a fine place to talk a little about the olden days before you move on. Find a booth, enjoy a waffle cone and plan a game of “I Spy.” Suggested topics: secret garden gates, bottle trees, porch and tire swings (many along the route). Carry the list on your walk.

Next to the ice cream parlor is The Wild, a children’s bookstore under new ownership, and one of the few independent bookstores left in Central Indiana. Grandparents love this place. Take the kids to browse when your stroll is complete.

Next, launch your architectural expedition by heading east on Logan Street, away from the highway and tracks. Your starting point is halfway between 8th and 9th Streets.

Choose either side. Think as the crow flies as you travel to the turnaround point at 13th and Logan. Here you simply double back, to If your preference is caffeine to ice cream, the Noble Coffee and Tea Company is stroll the opposite side.

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near the 9th street corner, next to Smith’s Jewelers, as you continue to walk east. Take your time. Don’t rush!

Just past the light at 9th and Logan, you’ll see Whimzy, two stories of unique finds in over 60 small booths. Fun to browse. Past Whimzy, start watching for two cast iron historical markers. They’re on opposite sides of the street. You may wish to catch one going, and one coming back. Look beside At Home with Us. Find the other one beside the Logan Village Antique Mall. Read both to learn about the Cherokee Lodge and the Noblesville newspaper offices that once existed on the Neal Block. Scan the building facades where you find the plaques. Search high. See what you discover.

RETURN TO THE AGE OF EARLY MODERNS AND ROMANTIC VICTORIANS

As you enjoy the shops along the way, keep traveling east. Cross at 10th and Logan where you must go through an enormous concrete intersection. The reward for passing over this is a serene streetscape of red brick and shady sidewalks along which are showcased numerous gracious homes in the styles of bygone eras, including the Early, Eastlake and Queen Anne Victorians, Italianate, Greek Revival, and American Foursquare.

In the spirit of earlier times, keep a friendly lookout as you stroll. Homeowners take great pride in homes they’ve lovingly restored. Chance meetings with those working in the garden, or doing a little porch sitting, offer opportunities to learn more about the history of various homes.

Here are a few brief descriptions to aid in appreciation of the neighborhood. Several homes were selected for location and ease of identification.

Italianate Home #1057 (1855-1880) One of the oldest in town, this home was built in the early 1860s. Its cube form, wide eaves and ornate bracketing are distinguishing elements, and it is further embellished with graceful arches and unique vertical board and batten siding below the eaves. It boasts

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MIGHT THIS STROLL HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFTEN BY TOWN FATHERS OR THEIR FAMILIES WHO MEANDERED, ADMIRING THE HOMES, CALLING GREETINGS, VISITING ON PORCHES? IMPORTANT PARTS OF EVERYDAY LIFE… a stable in the alley with the original brick floor still intact.

American Foursquare Home #1061 (1900-1915) The style of this solid twostory yellow brick home is a marked departure from the intricacy of the Victorian era. The Foursquare features a low pitched roof, strong horizontals and wide overhangs. The red brick home at 1205 Logan Street is another fine example of the American Foursquare.

Queen Anne Home #1107 (1890-1905) Ornate, non-symmetrical facades typify Queen Anne–style homes. Details include an abundance of bric-a-brac, diagonal corners at windows and doors, towers, turrets, fish-scale and other complex surface textures.

Greek Revival Home #1239 (1850 and 1870) Inspired by classic Greek temples, this style home was popular nationwide.

Columns and complex gables were prominent. Proud bunting typified the time and lends the home a patriotic air.

Early Victorian Home #1255 (1850s— 1870s) The “original” Victorian home, identified by the simple, hand-cut gingerbread trim.

Home for All Things Art #1274 (19151930) Although not a home in the typical sense, the former church has been termed “Home for All Things Art” by its new owner.

An old barracks, moved from Ohio in the 1930s, it served as a church for many years.

It is currently repurposed as a performing

arts venue/low-key destination for afternoon and evening music programs.

Eastlake Victorian Homes #1293, #1294, and #1307 (1880s to 1905) Numerous Victorian homes were decorated with increasingly complex gingerbread trim, made affordable by factory production.

TURN AROUND, STROLL BACK TO TOWN

Stroll, meander, saunter…keep a lookout for details you may have missed. Choose a favorite, count the flags, plan to return.

We hope you enjoyed your trip back in time! Janet Gilray is an independent teacher, writer, folklorist and public historian.

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Will it be cowboy hats and boots, black T-shirts and jeans, or coconut bras and leis that don your arrival at Klipsch Music Center this summer? Are camping for Dave Matthews and date night for ZBB (Zac Brown Band) or Luke Bryan marked on your calendar, as well? The 2014 concert season is underway for yet another spectacular and diverse lineup that gets many area residents’ heart rates aflutter this time of year. Having just celebrated 25 years as a successful and nationally recognized “Best Music Venue,” the changes just don’t stop when it comes to improving the concert experience at KMC. Going head to head with mother nature during the off season, construction of a new bar in the venue’s south plaza and a new program that provides guests the opportunity to purchase a table for individual shows are just an example of the first class service this venue strives to give its guests.

“The concept is that guests can experience wait-free service throughout their visit,

and their own reserved table. The bar will be in a great location so it’s close to just about everything,” says Andrew Newport, the GM for North American Concerts and Live Nation, who is celebrating his own 15-year milestone, working at the venue.

“Healthier food options and locally grown produce and meat from responsibly raised animals is another very cool program being offered that allows us to support the community while offering better products to the fans,” offers Newport.

The variety of talent this year is unsurpassed, with some rock ‘n’ roll heavy-hitters headed this way, from seasoned acts like Journey/Steve Miller, to Kiss and Def Leppard, to the farewell tour of Motley Crüe and Alice Cooper.

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CLEAN EATING AND HELPFUL TIPS Writer / Nichol Altman

Clean eating is not a diet, it’s a lifestyle.

You want to eat foods in their most natural state while avoiding processed, packaged products. Many people are jumping aboard this lifestyle not only because they want to lose weight, but because they want to feel good from the inside out. In choosing a diet made up of whole grains, fruits, veggies and lean proteins, you are giving your body the food it wants and needs to function properly.

Clean eating is a great way to ensure your body is getting the most nutrient-dense food to perform optimally, have more energy and improve its overall health.

Making the transition from your current state of eating into clean eating does not have to be difficult. I always tell people who come to me seeking advice on how to get started to “keep it simple.” If you overwhelm yourself from the start, chances are you aren’t going to stick with it. If you start slow and keep it simple, you ease into this new lifestyle and create habits that work for you. The key to any successful dietary change is to make it fit your lifestyle. Oftentimes, people try to re-create what someone else is doing and then end up failing because it was too difficult to maintain and doesn’t fit them. We are all different and therefore we need to create changes that align with what works for us.

Just remember to keep it simple. When starting out on this new journey you don’t need to do a mass overhaul in one day. It’s okay to take your time when you start the switch to clean eating. Take one day, week or month at a time. Focus on one new thing you want to change and stick with it until you feel you’ve created a habit of it. Slowly you will begin to transition into a cleaner, healthier lifestyle that not only looks good on the outside but feels great on the inside. Once you start making these smarter choices, I can guarantee you won’t want to go back to your old habits of eating processed, packaged foods anymore.

HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL TIPS FOR TRANSITIONING TO A CLEAN EATING LIFESTYLE: • Clean foods contain a short ingredients list. (Clean foods generally contain 5 or fewer ingredients.)

• Choose whole grains over products that are enriched. (Swap out white bread for whole wheat bread, white rice for brown rice, etc.)

• Choose real fruits over fruit juices. (Real fruits contain fiber to keep you fuller longer and more nutrient-rich vitamins and minerals that are sometimes lost in the juicing process.)

• Read, read, read LABELS. (This will help you see what you are putting into your body and will make you more conscientious when looking for items to purchase.

Remember: short ingredient lists.)

• Afraid to try this on your own? Use the Buddy System. Enlist the help of your significant other, sibling, friend, etc. Try doing this together and push each other to begin and maintain a clean, healthy lifestyle.

• Drink your water. Water is hydrating, it flushes out toxins and it helps our body perform as it should. (Aim for at least half of your body weight in ounces per day.

Drink more if you are physically active.)

Nichol is a resident of Noblesville where she lives with her husband Kenton and their two children, Kaden and Kyla. Nichol is a certified group fitness instructor who teaches several fitness classes at Hamilton County Sports Complex in Noblesville. She is also a healthy lifestyle blogger where you can find many tips ranging from clean recipes to positive living advice. You can find more info on fitness classes and her tips on her blog at positivehappyliving.com. atNoblesville.com / JUNE 2014 / NOBLESVILLE / 17

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CLASSIC CARS CORRAL AT FOREST PARK 25th RUNNING OF THE FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW Writer / Keriann Rich Photographer / Brian Brosmer

This month, the very popular Central Indiana Vintage Vehicles Car Show returns to Noblesville’s Forest Park, perfectly timed for Father’s Day Weekend. Whether as enthusiasts or just simply motorists, at some point we’ve all experienced falling in love with a car or the idea of being behind a glamorous set of wheels.

The CIVV, better known as Central Indiana Vintage Vehicles, is a not-for-profit organization that was chartered with the State of Indiana in 1988. The driving force was and remains boosting interest in vintage vehicles.

This year is extra special, as it marks the 25th anniversary of the auto event. “This show and these cars help bring families together,” said David Shank, President, Central Indiana Vintage Vehicles, Inc. “I spoke to a woman who was estranged from her father and she was able to rebuild a relationship with him through this Father’s Day show.”

On Sunday, June 15, hundreds of vintage vehicle enthusiasts will see up close and personal the largest variety of automotive beauties in Central Indiana. Admiring the classic cars of the ’50s to the muscle cars of the ’70s, attendees will ooh and ahh from show start to finish.

“We’re the biggest event that Forest Park (located at 701 Cicero Road) hosts,” Shank said. “It’s great to see so many different people come to the show and see these different types of cars.”

The annual event’s focus is cars, along with having fun and raising money for charity. All cars and trucks are pre-registered for $7 or $10 day of show. It’s an open show style, meaning any car, motorcycle or military vehicle built prior to 1990 and/or customized or altered, is eligible for awards. The CIVV judging panel will award the Best of Show, Best Interior, Best Paint and Best Engine represented. This year, the show’s major sponsors are Hare Chevrolet and Martin & Martin Insurance.

In addition to the fanfare and camaraderie, the Father’s Day Car Show benefits The Elysian Foundation. “It’s a way to share our hobby while raising money for a charity,” Shank said, adding, “You can see the kids from The Elysian Foundation’s faces light up when they see all the different types of cars. They may not be able to verbalize what they’re thinking, but they can see the true beauty of the cars.”

All of the sponsorship dollars and registration fees are given to the Elysian Foundation’s Normal Life of Sheridan, a home-based care program for those impacted by severe brain disorders and injuries.

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The CIVV’s Larry Grabb experienced the positive impact and support of the Elysian Foundation’s care services after a relative suffered from severe brain damage. His connection to the CIVV and Elysian tied the two organizations together. “This show is a great chance for children to spend time with their fathers, and it’s something that mutually interests everyone,” said Grabb, CIVV member since the organization’s inception.

In addition to featuring beautifully restored cars like Grabb’s 1969 AMX and 1950 Plymouth convertible, “this show is raising awareness for children with special needs and giving them a voice,” added Grabb. “These old cars bring people together in our community.” Over the past 25 years of the Father’s Day Car Show, the CIVV has raised more than $50,000 for the Elysian Foundation.

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ABOUT THE CENTRAL INDIANA VINTAGE VEHICLES ASSOCIATION

from the annual car show, participation in tours and exhibitions, road rallies, mystery dinner tours and any time the vintage models get to hit the road for a drive. Membership is only $15 per year and is currently 60-members strong.

CIVV officially began as an organization in May of 1988 with the idea of boosting interest in vintage vehicles. Members of CIVV do not have to own a vintage vehicle; therefore, membership is For more information on the 25th Annual Father’s Day Car Show at made up of both vintage vehicle enthusiasts and owners. The Forest Park in Noblesville, call 317-432-3089 or 317-710-2585. organization’s club-like structure is family-centered. Activities range

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GET FRESH! FARM, MARKETS OFFER VINE-RIPENED GOODNESS Writer / Rosalyn Demaree

Kyle Spencer’s dream was to farm, although raising beans and corn wasn’t appealing.

His decision to grow fruits and veggies on about 32 acres at Spencer Farm, 7177 E. 161st St., gets two green thumbs-up from anyone who frequents Noblesville’s only U-pick farm.

The 31-year-old business offers in-season asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, chrysanthemums, pumpkins, gourds and pre-cut Christmas trees.

Kyle and wife Lori have a fruitful, but not easy, life.

“A U-pick farm is a lot more work than you might think,” said Lori. “We’re constantly weeding, all by hand.”

There’s planting and pruning, and the gift shop must be stocked with baked goods, kitchen items and Indiana produce. The open sign hangs at Spencer’s from noon-7 p.m.

Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Work slows in the off-season but doesn’t stop.

If you like local produce already picked, Noblesville’s Thursday Market and Farmers

Market are can’t-miss experiences, said Renee Oldham. She directs Noblesville Main Street, Inc., which coordinates both markets.

The smaller, Euro-style Thursday Market is open 5-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept.

18. It’s tucked into the Conner Street alley between 8th and 9th streets but it’s easy to find: Listen for the music or follow the tantalizing smells of ready-to-enjoy foods.

Oldham doesn’t play favorites when it comes to market vendors. “I like them all,” she said, praising the wide selection of produce, fresh food items, baked goods, BBQ, egg rolls, TexMex, wine and art.

A food court has been added to the older and more traditional Farmers Market (8-noon Saturdays through Oct. 14 at Ind. 32 and 19), where 85 vendors sell an abundance of produce, bedding plants, fresh-cut flowers, honey, handmade items and baked goods.

“Come hungry, because there’s so much great food,” suggests Oldham, calling the market a pet-friendly, social gathering. “Make time to experience it. If you come at 8, there will still be things to see and activities at noon. Once your car is loaded up, come downtown for lunch and to support more local businesses.”

FIRST-TIME PICKER? FOLLOW LORI’S TIPS: • Strawberries are most plentiful a week after picking starts. For large quantities of those juicy shortcake toppers, go the second or third week of June.

• Crowds are smaller in the afternoons, “but it’s hotter then,” she reminded.

• Take sunscreen and a kneeling pad. Fruit isn’t made in the shade, and it grows close to the ground.

• Biggest isn’t always best. Like Tiffany’s little blue boxes, small berries are often sweetest.

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MORSE HOSTS “TOP 8” BASS TOURNAMENT

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Morse and Geist reservoirs played host to the Indiana Bass Federation’s “Top 8” tournament the last weekend of April. Eight fishermen from 11 teams fished from 7 a.m. until weigh-in at 3 p.m. to find the largest bass in Morse and Geist reservoirs.

the marina ramp for weigh-in with the hope of catching the most total weight.

Dan Wise, a Geist Marina employee and Top 8 tournament director, organized and was host to the 88 competitors. He is a member of the Fall Creek Valley Bassmasters, this year’s winning team.

“A lot of these guys are weekend anglers that are probably some of the best fishermen in the world,” said Todd Hollowell, a professional fisherman who hosts _Bass Dr._ on the World Fishing Network. ( The show airs at 10:30 a.m. Fridays and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays.)

“Our guys come from all walks of life,” he explained. “They love to compete and take fishing seriously.”

Fishermen launched their bass boats at sunrise and matched up in a boat with a member of an opposing team. After receiving final instructions from the tournament organizer, they set out at 7 a.m. sharp to catch up to five bass at least 14 inches in length. At 3 p.m., they convened at

“That’s the biggest bass I’ve ever seen out of Morse,” Wise said. “It might be one of the biggest ever caught in Indiana.”

On the first day of the tournament, Shane Rees snagged a bass weighing 8.17 lbs. on Morse Reservoir.

Rees ended up finishing in fifth place overall with 17.61 lbs. of fish.

On the final day at Geist, Craig Rogers caught a bass weighing 6.46 lbs., which catapulted him to fourth place overall in the standings with 18.26 lbs. of fish.

The overall winner was Josh McDermott of Fishers. He came in with 28.06 lbs., four pounds more than second-place finisher Jeff Wehner (24.05 lbs.).

“I just fished shallow all day and moved around to cover a lot of water,” McDermott said. “I love these conditions where I can stay along the shorelines and not have to go out into the open water.”

McDermott and nine others will go on to the Indiana state finals July 19–20 at Patoka Lake. If they keep winning, qualifiers progress all the way to the “World Series” of bass fishing: the Forrest Wood Cup, Aug. 14–17 in Columbia, South Carolina.

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