Noblesville Newsletter October 2014

OCTOBER 2014

Fall INTO FAMILY FUN Stonycreek Farm Gears up for their 43rd Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival

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Katelyn Bausman Evan Barnum-Steggerda

OCTOBER WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS

Janet Gilray / Devon Dean / Alan Hinds Kara Reibel / Janet C. Striebel

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New Sparkle in Old Town’s Jewelry Store

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How Olde Noblesville Are You? Fighting Fire with Fire Walk for Women’s Lung Health Awareness

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HOW OLDE NOBLESVILLE ARE YOU? Submitted by Alan Hinds

The rapid growth of Noblesville, now heading over 60,000 in the next census, has left some regretting a loss of their city’s “sense of place.” This survey can give residents a perspective on their historical relation to their colorful, beloved, but maybe all too sprawling city.

In 1940 the city limit sign prominently noted Noblesville’s population at 5,575. Many who were part of that number will complete this 11 part survey. Enjoy, and perhaps take away a sense of pride on being part of a great community and Indiana city much of the way.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS CAN YOU MAKE ABOUT YOURSELF OR YOUR FAMILY? 1. YOU ARE A NOBLESVILLE NATIVE

W as a member of the Noblesville Military Band

20 points

A ttended a church that was built before 1900

15 points

I s buried in Riverside Cemetery

15 points

W as born at Harrell (15) or Riverview (10) Hospital

15/10 points

S hopped at Zeckels or at Willits

10 points

R ode a car over Potters Bridge

5 points

20 points

2. GENERATIONS YOUR FAMILY HAS LIVED IN NOBLESVILLE Multiply by 2

3. YEARS YOU LIVED IN NOBLESVILLE Multiply by .5254

4. YOU OR SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY

Knew William Conner or Josiah Polk 60 points

M arried a Delaware Native American

W as named Lavinia (after Lavinia Noble, the unrequited love of city founder Josiah Polk) 30 points

5. NOBLESVILLE CITY LIFE

Y our house is on the Historical Homes Tour

40 points

25 points

L ived on an originally platted city street 20 points

S aw City oil down dirt roads to prevent dust

15 points

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Had a 55 gallon burn barrel in back yard 15 points Witnessed the Downtown Square fire 10 points An original home resident in the Harbours

10 points

Had the buffet at the Houston Hotel Enjoyed ice cream sodas at Corner Drug store

5 points 5 points

Dined at Beanie’s Cafeteria

5 points

Had an Atkins Cheesecake for dessert 5 points Dodged a beer bottle at the Club Bar

add bonus 3 points

You fished in Little Cicero Creek

10 points

You swam in Little Cicero Creek

15 points add bonus 3 points

7. THE SPORTING LIFE Saw native son “Lucky Teter’s” car thrill show

Was a Democrat before being a Republican

10 points

Debated merits of State Road 37 Bypass

10 points

Protested Fluoride treatment in city water

5 points

Voted for Pat Logan, city’s 1st woman mayor

5 points

Voted for C. Murphy White, city’s 1st African-American council member 5 points

10. ECONOMY

6. BEFORE IT WAS DAMED TO FORM MORSE RESERVOIR

You skinny dipped in Little Cicero Creek

9. POLITICS

15 points

Had an account at the American National Bank

15 points

Worked for Firestone Rubber Company

10 points

Paid taxes at old Courthouse building 5 points Worked in downtown Noblesville

5 points

Road the Interurban Railroad

5 points

11. EDUCATION

Played Forest Park Golf Course when it was the only course in city 10 points

Attended 1 of the 4 Elementary Ward schools

25 points

Member of a Miller’s Sectional Championship

10 points

Had your semester grades published in paper

20 points

Played basketball at the Logan Street Armory

10 points

Attended the Conner Street High School

15 points

Checked out a book from old Carnegie Library

5 points

Skated at the Rainbow Roller Rink

5 points

Slid down the Morse Reservoir Spillway 5 points

Returned book on time

8. ARTS AND CULTURE Attended an event at the Wild Opera House

15 points

Saw a movie at the Diana Theater

10 points

Saw a movie at the ABC Drive-in Theater

5 points

Made out at the ABC Drive-in Theater

add bonus 3 points

add bonus 2 points

Post your scores and historic photos to our Facebook page and see just how “olde Noblesville” you are!

Here during Grateful Dead invasion at Deer Creek 5 points

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all to mind your favorite special occasion. An engagement? A wedding? An anniversary? A graduation? Who celebrated with you? Any special gifts come to mind? Well, if the gift sparkled, it may have come from Smith’s Jewelers on the Square. Countless special occasions in Noblesville include a stop in the town’s oldest jewelry store in Old Town on the Square. Store staff members and owners, Esther and O’Dell Lakes, feel they’ve celebrated with thousands of customers over the years.

As Erika Pearson, who joined the staff in 2003, explains, “It all starts with a glance in the window. When customers come in to Smith’s Jewelers, we enjoy getting to know them on an individual basis—some even start to feel like family.”

For nearly seven decades, the Hamilton County landmark has been a treasure trove nestled in a three story 1870’s building at the southeast corner of 9th & Logan. In a world of big box stores filled with glitter, Smith’s Jewelers is a cozy, charming and sophisticated Old Town showroom. The store is complete with high-ceilings, a custom design shop, and high-end lines created by leading industry designers.

According to O’Dell, the company was founded in 1946 by Claude Shane. Shane purchased a company called Smith’s Jewelers in Bedford, Ind., and used their name for multiple locations. This included the original Noblesville store that was located for its first six years in what is today’s Key Bank building. The Lakes purchased the business in 1970, years after it had moved to its 98 North 9th Street location on the northeast corner.

As one of the oldest and most recognizable business sites in Hamilton County, a plaque outside the front door presents interesting facts of the building’s past. What is today’s showroom on the main floor, and design shop above were once Kenley’s Meat Market and a newspaper office. In place of the offices on the 3rd floor there was a theater. After the newspaper and theater had moved, in came a Masonic Lodge.

When Kenley’s moved to 10th Street for expansion, Smith’s moved from across the street to its present day site.

According to Pearson, Smith’s is more than a historic building and business. It’s a proud partner with the entire Noblesville community and works year ‘round to demonstrate it.

“We are here for our community—to support and serve,” Pearson says. “We sponsor as many local causes as we can, such as ‘Prevail’, Boys and Girls Club, Megan S. Ott Foundation, family music programs and youth sport teams … to name a few. We’re proud of our town and we absolutely love being in the heart of it all!”

Gesturing toward the beautiful jewelry displayed around her, she remarks on the new fall lines and incoming holiday merchandise. “We cater to our customers’ unique desire for expression,” Pearson says.

“If we don’t have it, we can get it or design it!”

Commenting on emerging trends, Pearson points out rose and yellow gold jewelry, large and classy fashion chain necklaces by Stephanie Kantis, Lucite jewelry adorned with crystals by Alexis Bittar, and large face watches by Movado and Ru du Rhone; all leading the way in the incoming season. She serves up a reminder that custom orders, too, never go out of style.

Her final words on the subject? Pearson smiles and says, “You’ll have to come in and see for yourself!”

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FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE Writer / Devon Dean

Becoming a crime statistic is one of the worst feelings imaginable. It’s like a quick punch to the gut that leaves a nasty, empty feeling behind. I’ve been there. You may have too.

The morning I realized my car had been stolen, I felt unlucky and possibly cursed (the same car had been burglarized a couple months prior).

At the time, I told myself I needed to take more precautions to ensure my personal safety.

Fast-forward more than a decade.

On the way to work several weeks ago, I saw the aftermath of a shooting at the edge of my usually quiet subdivision. It was enough to refuel my desire to be proactive.

I took part in a Women’s Self Defense Seminar hosted by Fishers-based Krav Maga Indy.

On a rainy Saturday afternoon, we crowded inside a hot martial arts studio to learn the basics of self-defense.

Aged 18 to retirement, we took turns hammering our fists into boxing pads and pushing our partners off of us.

Some of us giggled during sparring, feeling slightly embarrassed and hoping this will ready us in case the occasion should arise.

“We love the groin,” Instructor Jeff Fredericksen tells us. “It solves a lot of problems.”

The women around me share looks of bewilderment and surprise.

“The eyes are another point to aim for when all else fails,” he continues, putting his hand over his sparring partner’s face.

He goes on to demonstrate how to effectively strike those areas of the body in a myriad of situations.

Fredericksen is an expert—he’s the Head Instructor at the state’s only official Krav Maga Worldwide training center.

Fredericksen opened the center in 2008 and has trained law enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels.

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training in a short span of time. It was brought to the U.S. in 1981.

Fredericksen offered the class several key takeaways, rooted in common sense: 1. Awareness: People often fall prey to criminals simply because they’re not

paying attention. Fredericksen says always be looking around, especially when you’re alone in a public place like a mall parking lot.

2. Body Language: Stand tall, walk with purpose, and look confident. The less fear you show in your face and body, the less likely you are to become a target.

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4. Tell the Story: Fredericken says if you do end up in a hostile situation, tell the story. He likened it to bathing a cat.

“When you try to put your cat in the tub, it becomes very vocal,” he laughs, but he has a point. Yelling and describing what’s happening to you can be the difference between life or death.

The overarching theme is simple: “Get home alive.”

Krav Maga Indy will be having another, more comprehensive self-defense seminar on October 11.

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Devon Dean is an Indianapolis resident and attends Krav Maga with her husband. She was a reporter at WIBC for five years and an Assignment Editor/Writer at Fox 59 for four years. She is the winner of the 2007 Indiana Associated Press “Reporter of the Year” Award and a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award. She is currently a member of the Naptown Roller Girls.

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WALK FOR WOMEN’S LUNG HEALTH AWARENESS Writer / Kara Reibel

On Oct. 18, the American Lung Association is holding an inaugural LUNG FORCE walk to raise awareness for women’s lung health with a focus on lung cancer. “LUNG FORCE is a new initiative to make lung cancer in women a public health priority, to drive policy change and to increase research funding,” says Sheena Lee, Special Events Manager for the American Lung Association in Indiana.

Lung cancer is the most deadly form of cancer for women, and prevention is a major part of the cure, but not always. In Carrie Aloisio’s case, she acquired a rare form of lung cancer without ever lifting a cigarette to her mouth, with zero family history, and without being consciously exposed to secondhand smoke or any other known factors. “It began with a cough,” she says. “The cough progressed, and before I knew it, I was having surgery to remove the majority of my right lung.” Her final diagnosis came only after surgery: mucoepidermoid carcinoma. She was 38 years old at the time. Luckily her form of lung cancer is rare, occurring in less than 0.1 percent of all cases and does not require chemotherapy or radiation.

The surgery to remove her lung occurred in May of 2013, and as soon as she could, she went back to what she loved: running. She was a runner before the diagnosis, having just started running halfmarathons like the Geist Half. Of course, after surgery, and with TOWNEPOST MEDIA NETWORK / OCTOBER 2014 / TownePost.com

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adapting to having only one lung, she was learning to walk again and slowly building up her strength. Aloisio was able to run her first half-marathon 11 months later, which occurred in April of this year. “I wanted to finish a race before the one-year mark of my operation,” states Aloisio. “That was my goal and I did it!”

be a survivor to participate; you can walk/ run to show support for those who can’t be there physically. And just because they can’t throw on their athletic shoes and come out on October 18, doesn’t mean they aren’t runners.

picked the wrong diva! My one lung and I are doing just fine, because you CAN say “cancer” and “cure” in the same sentence.

Aloisio created the shirt she wore in her first half-marathon post-surgery: Lung cancer

For more information on the LUNG FORCE walk, visit LungIN.org.

Well said.

Diane Tetrick came from a family of smokers. Of course they smoked, with a family legacy of tobacco farmers from Kentucky. However,she has never taken a puff, but she had been exposed to secondhand smoke. Her dad died after losing a horrible battle with lung cancer.

Tetrick’s sister, Barbara, died on the operating table because of lung cancer; she had been a smoker. Tetrick, now 63 years old, has been in remission for the last two years.

The first symptom for Tetrick was also a cough—a nagging one that wouldn’t go away. Having a sister who had just died from lung cancer, she insisted on a CT scan. Two spots were discovered, so portions of each lung were removed, with her family by her side. Marvin, Tetrick’s husband who is retired from GM, and their kids, were there with her throughout the process. Their son, Marty, an Army warrant officer, and their daughter, Mindy, a teacher at Center Grove, are a source of pride and resilience for their parents.

A spiritual woman with a strong faith and married 46 years to her high school sweetheart, Tetrick is tough and takes it as it comes—with optimism. And even though she found out that another surgery is required, she is ready. She has staying power and possesses all the signs of a positive outcome.

These are only a couple examples of survivor stories. There are plenty of others who are running their own race of sorts.

Tetrick has a “team” walking with her at LUNG FORCE. Aloisio does, too. For all runners and walkers, the goal is to cross the finish line. Aloisio wished to recapture that experience. She also wanted to prove to herself that she was capable of doing it with only one lung. You don’t have to

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES COMES TO TOWN Along with the prestige and financial strength of the Berkshire Hathaway name, the transition will arm agents and clients with access to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Global Network Platform, a robust suite of sophisticated yet simple to use real estate tools and resources unparalleled in the market.

L-R: Kevin Kirkpatrick,Co-Founder of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services IN Realty Craig West, President of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Holly Martin, President of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services IN Realty John Dick, Co-Founder of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services IN Realty

Prudential Indiana Realty Group, a local force in real estate brokerage here since 1981, will become Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty this October.

For nearly 35 years, Kevin Kirkpatrick and John Dick have led their real estate company with distinction, building it from a storefront enterprise in central Indianapolis in 1981 into an Indiana powerhouse with a wellearned reputation for excellence. On October 7 of this year, in a regional rollout bringing new energy and new signage to 18 offices and hundreds of yard signs, the company embarks on its next exciting phase of growth as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty.

“Affiliating with Berkshire Hathaway with the full strength of Warren Buffet behind us is one more step in our proven commitment to innovation and quality service,” Kirkpatrick said.

Craig West, President of the Affiliate Division, said the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand will resonate well with clients in all market segments and with real estate sales professionals. “Our real estate network is one of the few organizations entrusted to use the Berkshire Hathaway name,” he explained. “We believe sales professionals will be proud to represent this world renowned brand, which was named the Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year recently by Harris Poll EquiTrend.”

Stephen Phillips, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices president, welcomed Kirkpatrick and his company to the brand. “We are honored to add Indiana Realty to our network ranks,” Phillips said. “Kevin is a highly respected broker who holds industry leadership roles at the local, state and national level. Indiana Realty is one of the industry’s top companies and is a generous corporate citizen with strong support for local and national charities.”

Consumers will be able to search for properties nationwide from the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices website (BerkshireHathawayHS. com) and can even provide lender grade property valuations by showing off market data like Sold and Pending information when they sign up for Inside Access, giving them far more information than available elsewhere. The information available includes not only off market data, but consumers can also research details including commute times with the INRIX Drive Time plus Walk Scores to show proximity to parks, schools, restaurants, etc. for any property, giving them a far better feel for their ideal property.

BHHS Indiana Realty is a full-service agency with a 30-year reputation as a premier Indiana company. “Our dedicated agents,” Kirkpatrick said, “most of whom can boast multiple years of market experience, are doing in excess of 5,600 transactions a year, and what really sets us apart, is our seamless and customized service in all segments of the market.”

Especially well known for expertise in the high-end market, the company has become the leader for relocation expertise in the state as well as for the ancillary services offered. “Just as important,” Holly Martin, President of Indy Metro Division, said, “I think we’re recognized as a caring part of the community. We have proven leaders in all of our offices with numerous marketing partners and agents that have been recognized as Realtor of the Year for their service to both our industry and our communities, as well as President of the State Association of Realtors.”

Consumers can look to BHHS Indiana Realty for continued top tier expertise and service for all their real estate needs, and with the backing of Berkshire Hathaway and its $200 billion in net worth, they will know the latest tools and technology will always be there to support their agents’ success in providing that excellent service.

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Look for the new Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty signs in neighborhoods all across Indiana soon.

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Comes to Town This October, Prudential Indiana Realty Group will become the Number One Real Estate Brand In The Nation *Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty *According to Harris Poll Nielson Rating

“Affiliating “Affiliating with with Berkshire Berkshire Hathaway, with the Hathaway, with the full full strength of Warren Buffet strength of Warren Buffet behind us, is one more step in behind us, is one more step in our proven commitment to our proven commitment to innovation and quality service.” innovation and quality service.”

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DICK WOLFSIE RELEASES NEW BOOK

THE RIGHT FLUFF Writer / Janet C. Striebel

Dick Wolfsie, the jocular word-slinging wizard, has just released his 13th book titled, The Right Fluff: Weightless Observations About Life on Earth. In this volume of lighthearted compilations you will understand how Wolfsie received permission from his wife to join a strip club, why he has only round numbers in his checkbook, why he is listed as female with Medicare, how he stole another man’s underwear, and how he got caught pandiculating in public.

“I love finding things in life that are annoying to other people but strike me as funny,” says Wolfsie who has written more than 700 humor columns within the last 15 years. “I’m always delighted when I meet people who tell me that they have read one of my columns, clipped it out from the paper and put it on their fridge because they could identify with my entertaining reasoning.”

Wolfsie has had a distinguished and varied media career in Indiana. His syndicated column is published in 40 newspapers and also appears twice weekly on WFYI Radio.

If you haven’t read his work or heard him on radio, then you have most likely seen him on WISH-TV where he has served as a feature reporter for 25 years. His personal stories and video essays have been syndicated nationally.

Although he was a former high school and college English teacher, he eventually shared his unique brand of humor across media platforms including more than 10,000 hours of television. His contributions have earned him many honors including a regional Emmy for best host, national ACE Award, and Casper Award for five years as host/producer of AM Indiana. Wolfsie lives in Geist with his wife, Mary Ellen, and their beagle, Toby.

His other popular books include Mopey Dick: Deep Thoughts From a Shallow Mind, Indiana Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities and Other Offbeat Stuff and Mornings with Barney, a true story highlighting Wolfsie’s endearing relationship with his mischievous pet beagle.

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As we head into the holiday season, you can make your shopping experience easier by visiting these upcoming book-signing appearances with Wolfsie:

• NOVEMBER 5-9

Christmas Gift and Hobby Show Indiana State Fairgrounds Check wolfsie.com for times.

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Holiday Author Fair Indiana Historical Society Noon – 4 p.m.

If you would like a personalized copy for that someone special on your list, Wolfsie will gladly sign you a copy at your request. To purchase any of his books, you can simply email him at wolfsie@aol.com or call him directly at 317-594-9312. Go to wolfsie.com to learn more.

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Writer / Whitney Mucha

The leaves are changing and the crisp autumn air has moved in for the season. Fall is here and family fun can be found just a few miles from Fishers. Three area businesses are ready to provide you with activities for the entire family and help you create memories that last a lifetime.

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Stonycreek Farm Stonycreek Farm hosts its Pumpkin Harvest Festival each fall and has become an annual tradition for local residents and visitors. The 42nd annual festival begins September 27 and runs through October 31. A hayride to the pumpkin patch is just one of the many activities available which also include a 400 ft. zip line, a haunted house for kids, a gourd sling shot, corn cob cannon, Kiddiepillar (inflatable), candle making, farm animals, new pony cart rides, and so much more.

Most activities require a ticket purchase to participate and start at $1. Food is also available for purchase and a variety of favorites are available daily to feed your appetite.

Evening Hayrides are also available for private parties. Call today to make your reservations because space fills up fast!

STONYCREEK FARM NURSERY & LANDSCAPING 11366 SR 38 E. (2 miles east of Noblesville) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Parking: $5 Tues.-Sun.; Free Mon. 317-773-3344 stonycreekfarm.net

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Piney Acres Farm Rounding out the recommendations for a fun-filled fall day is the lesser-known option found at Piney Acres Christmas Tree Farm.

Piney Acres offers both daytime activities for the entire family and haunted attractions for those looking for a thrill. The kids’ area includes a two-acre corn maze, gem mining, a new 16’ spider web rope climb, old-fashioned games, a straw mountain, cow milking and more. Gem mining is priced per bag and the kid’s area is $6 per walking child for unlimited play.

Free parking is offered at Piney Acres and a free barnyard including chickens, goats, guinea pigs, and ducks is sure to please parents looking for fun and frugal options.

Haunted attractions have been upgraded this year, and group discounts and combo packages are available for hayrides, corn maze, and Haunted Loft experiences.

New this year, a farm fresh breakfast will be available every Saturday morning through the fall season and will feature local produce.

Fewer crowds and a friendly staff make Piney Acres the perfect place to enjoy all that fall has to offer. If you miss this stop on your fall tour, pre-cut and cut-your-own Christmas trees will be waiting for you beginning Nov. 23.

PINEY ACRES CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 1115 E. 1000 N., Fortville (7 miles east of Fishers) Sun.-Thurs.: 12 - 6 p.m.; Fri: 12 - 10 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Free general admission & parking 317-326-1700 pineyacresfarm.com

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Tuttle Orchards Tuttle Orchards is another crowd pleaser, especially popular during the month of October. You can pick out your family pumpkin, buy Tuttle’s award winning apple cider, and enjoy fun fall activities Monday to Saturday. Special Fall Festival days, scheduled all Saturdays in October and other specified days, offer many activities including a kids’ farm area, an agrimaze, and narrated hayrides around the farm. This year, combo passes are available for $6 per person and include all three activities.

There is something at Tuttle Orchards for everyone in the family. Started in 1928 by Roy Tuttle, the orchard is now operated by the fourth generation of the Tuttle/Roney family.

They grow more than 25 varieties of apples you can pick for purchase and offer a farm store, open year round, with a large variety of local and gourmet food items. If you make it there before the first frost, you can also pick sunflowers for $1 per stem.

TUTTLE ORCHARDS 5717 N. 300 W., Greenfield (3 miles south of Fishers off Olio Road) Mon. -Wed.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sun.: Closed Free general admission & parking 317-326-2278 indianapolisorchard.com

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RUBIK’S CUBE INDIANA OPEN Writer & Photographer / Kara Reibel

Thirty years ago, a young Hungarian architectural professor created a wooden toy that was supposed to be impossible to create: a movable cube puzzle that could twist and turn and yet did not break nor fall apart. Erno Rubik created the cube in 1974 to visually explain spatial relationships to his students. He could not have dreamt at the time that he had just invented what would become the most popular toy of all time.

complete to stop the clock. The blindfolded competition is similar, only after the competitor studies the puzzle, and while the puzzle is covered up, the eyes of the competitor are also.

You won’t find as many MIT T-shirts in one place as you do at a WCA event. ThinkGeek.com could have a booth. These are the statisticians, mathematicians and computer geniuses of their generation – with many generations represented. There are no age brackets for cubing competitions.

The young compete against adults, often with advantage. Mike and Gloria Hughey have made cubing a family affair, with their daughters competing. The two oldest ones, ages 15 and 13, have attended and competed 38 times. “Our youngest, who is nine, is just getting into cubing,” Hughey says. “It is a great event for our family and I am thrilled the girls have taken interest.”

“ IF YOU ARE CURIOUS, YOU’LL FIND THE PUZZLES AROUND YOU. IF YOU ARE DETERMINED, YOU WILL SOLVE THEM.” —ERNO RUBIK

The international marketing of the Rubik’s Cube would be forever associated with the 1980s. Since that time, competitions are held all over the world under the guidance of the World Cube Association (WCA). One such competition was recently held in Fishers at the Hamilton East Public Library, the Rubik’s Cube Indiana Open 2014. This was an official WCA competition with more than 100 participants coming in from at least 15 states and three countries For additional information, visit cubingusa.com. to take part. For the official designation of a WCA-sanctioned event, a WCA Delegate must be present. Conveniently, a Fishers resident, software developer Mike Hughey, is one of only 20+ WCA Mike Hughey, Rubik’s Delegates in the United States.

Cube WCA Delegate When the Rubik’s Cube was unleashed on the world in the early 80s, Hughey was one of those who solved it. “I have always liked puzzles, and the Rubik’s Cube appealed to me,” Hughey says, “but I solved it and that was that.” Hughey later discovered in 2006 the existence of a large community revolving around the Cube. “It was not yet a ‘thing’ when I first solved it,” he says. “Then I realized it was a competitive movement of people timing themselves, and I thought I would like to learn to solve it in under a minute.” The world record is under 15 seconds for the classic 3x3 Rubik’s cube.

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Several years ago, Hughey learned about a new technique for solving the cube: blindfolded. Seems impossible? The participants that I witnessed solving the cubes at the Indiana Open made it look easy. There are cubes of various sizes and shapes, and with a potential of 18 sanctioned competitive events, blindfolded contests are four of the 18 competition possibilities.

In a competition, the “puzzle” (as it is officially referred) is presented in an opaque container, and then the puzzle is placed under this container. The judge lifts the basket off of the puzzle for the competitor to study it for 15 seconds. Then the competitor starts the timer and solves the puzzle, tapping their score pad when 30 / NOBLESVILLE / OCTOBER 2014 / atNoblesville.com

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