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Page 1: Noblesville Community Newsletter

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MAY 2014

GILDED AGE NEIGHBORHOOD THEATER SHINES IN LIGHT OF

WHOLESOME FAMILY MUSIC

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PUBLISHERSBrent & Lara McFerran

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TOWNEPOST PUBLISHERTom Britt

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DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION Toni Folzenlogel

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Alyssa Sander

ADVERTISING DESIGNER Austin Vance

MAYWRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS

Diane Harringtton / J.L. VeZolles / Kara Reibel / Krista Shields / Nathan Lamb / Neil Lucus /

Peggy Georgi Ray Compton / Roselyn Demaree / Whitney Mucha

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COVER STORY Cover Photo / Brian Brosmer Photography

3 Logan Street Sancuary, A snapshot at one year

5 Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County: Delivery with Compassion

10 Local Aims for Cadillac of Pizza Cutting

13 Seasonal Brew Review

17 Running + Beer = Brew Mile Extra-Pale Ale’

24 Midwest Pain & Spine Clinic

25 Nickel Plate Arts Strategic Partner Manager, Paige Hunkin

27 Unlocking Strawtown Koteewi Park’s history and future

31 May Local Events Calendar

7 Gilded Age neighborhood theater shines in light of wholesome family music

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

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

WEREN’T THERE ALREADY PLENTY OF VENUES FOR MUSICIANS TO PLAY? � ere are… but they’re not places where people can actually listen. It is unbelievably rare to � nd a place without blasting electronics, screens, loud conversations, distractions…a place where a singer can actually be heard. � at’s what I wanted then— and that’s why people come back time and again—one year later. We have a listening room.

ISN’T THIS A LOT OF WORK FOR SOMEONE WHO ‘QUIT HIS DAY JOB’? Yes, it’s ironic to be working—rather—thinking—harder than ever. But, the satisfaction that comes from giving to others something I always wanted myself—an opportunity to be heard and appreciated as an artist. It makes it so worthwhile. Although this is my small part, I hope (the idea) becomes a growing e� ort. I’d like Central Indiana to be known for devotion to singer/songwriters much the way it is for athletes.

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

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LOGAN STREET SANCTUARY, A SNAPSHOT AT ONE YEARWriter / J.L. VeZolles

16625 MERCANTILE BLVD. 317.770.1987On SR37 next to Bob Evans – In front of LA Fitness

Codes: 2755 Men & 2757 Boys

NOBLESVILLE

IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN GILMORE: OWNER, LOGAN STREET SANCTUARY

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

WHAT IS NEXT ON YOUR AGENDA FOR THE LOGAN STREET SANCTUARY? Renovation of the exterior is one priority. We will continue to progress as we a� ract a� ention of corporate sponsors. Support for our children and family programs is as item close to the top of my list also, as this is key to the overall development of our entire arts community.

WHY HAVE YOU COMMITTED YOUR TIME TO SERVING WITH THE NON-PROFIT “LEGACY KEEPERS”?Legacy Keepers exists to reach and teach children with music. Nurturing artists is at an early age is a must. You don’t wait for kids to turn 18 then tell them ‘go � nd yourself ’. � ey need direction and encouragement, not only at school, but in the ‘real world’. Look at the ‘Best’! � ey started at 6—not 36! � at’s why I’m helping Legacy Keepers—for the good of my community.

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LIVE MUSIC CALENDARFRI May 02 10pm Big 80’s BandSAT May 03 10pm Corey CoxFRI May 09 10pm Zanna DooSAT May 10 10pm Jai BakerFRI May 16 10pm Living ProofSAT May 17 10pm Jenn CristyFRI May 23 10pm PoparazziSAT May 24 10pm The Ripple EffectFRI May 30 10pm Pfreak ShowSAT May 31 10pm Killing Karma

DAILY DRINK SPECIALS SUN$4 Bacardi & Flavors$12 Bud Family Buckets$5 Absolut Bloody Mary

MON$3 Bud/Bud Light Pints$4 Ketel One & Flavors$2 Well Drinks

TUES$3 Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo Bottles$4 Indiana Pints$5 Patron Shots/$6 Patron Margaritas

WED$3 Well Drinks$3 Any Pints$3 Any Bottle Beer

THUR$4 Jack Danels$2 Miller/Coors Bottles1/2 Price Bottles of Wine

FRI$3 Miller/Coors Pints$4 Captain Morgan and Captain Morgan White$5 Crown Royal (Regular, Maple & Black)

SAT$4 Sunking Pints$4 Jim Beam$5 Grey Goose

LIKE US ON

MAY 3, 2 p.m.

OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY SINGALONG

MAY 8, 7 p.m.

RODNEY CORDNER AND FRIENDS CELTIC SINGER ALL THE WAY FROM IRELAND

MAY 10, 7 p.m.

SQUARE SOCIAL CIRCLE AMERICANA SPICED WITH ROOTS ROCK

MAY 17, 2 p.m.

OLD FASHIONED FAMILY SINGALONG

MAY 23, 7 p.m.

CHRIS DUPONT WITH VINCE COLBERT

JUNE 1, 3 p.m.

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND WITH STEVE BOLLER, CARA MARCY, AND JOHN GILMORE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Writer / Whitney Mucha

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

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

Established in 1975, Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County serves meals to people who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. This need might be permanent for people with physical or mental limitations, or it could be a temporary need while someone is recovering from an illness or surgery. In 2013, this local Meals on Wheels assisted approximately 420 people totaling almost 54,000 meals.

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

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

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

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

Meals on Wheels provides services to individuals at all socioeconomic levels. Approximately 60 percent of meal recipients in Hamilton County pay for their own meals, have meals paid for by family members, or are sponsored by a church or other organization. The remaining 40 percent receive assistance or full sponsorship through the Sponsor-a-Senior program or the Central Indiana Council on Aging.

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

Coordinators train all new volunteers and ensure they are ready for their own routes. Many volunteers team up with a friend or coworker. Fishers Rotary Club, the Town of Fishers and First Merchants Bank consistently provide volunteers for Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County.

“We rarely have a volunteer leave unless their health has changed, their work schedule changes or they move,” Gehlhausen says. “Our volunteers are very committed to the purpose of delivering hot meals to those in need.”

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

Hamilton County has a low overhead because so much is donated from the community. One of the most important of these donations comes from Riverview Hospital, which provides about 1,400 square feet of office space, plus all telephones, computers and the information technology network.

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

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

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

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

Scott Fadness, Fishers Town Manager, and Ardith West, Fishers resident

MEALS ON WHEELS OF HAMILTON COUNTY: DELIVERY WITH COMPASSION

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

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Gilded Age neighborhood theater shines in light of wholesome family music

Ms. Janet Gilray, Bella and Ava

Writer / J. L. VeZollesPhotographer / Brian Brosmer

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

Since late last summer, an eclectic blend of folk, bluegrass, country, Americana and ethnic musicians have entertained patrons of Logan Street Sanctuary, which nestles on the red, brick street aside beautiful, Victorian homes. Boasting 60 cozy seats, the listening room attracts a mature audience. But recently, the small glow of children’s programming has shone a different light in the little theater. The programs main ingredient? Wholesome family fun.

WHAT’S THE RECIPE AND HOW DID THEY GET THESE PROGRAMS COOKING?It all started with an old time song. A few gourds for rhythm shakers are added, then an old-time washboard and a few guitars. Next, a schoolteacher with an educational nonprofit called Legacy Keepers was added, then a local singer-songwriter (and owner of the venue), followed by two female grade-school singers who volunteered as Youth Ambassadors. Finally, Boys and Girls Club members, plus other neighborhood families, were invited to a sing-along. Blend well, and what’s the result?

“You (get) a program that exceeded all my expectations!” according to Abigail Rinehart, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Noblesville, who recently led club members to an after-school program at the venue.

Logan Street Sanctuary’s owner, John Gilmore, said, “You arrive at the point where a vibrant arts community begins — with the inclusion of youth — to ensure programs of value continue in years to come.”

Janet Gilray, the school teacher leading the show, said it’s a typical Legacy Keepers gathering: a combination of children, moms, dads, friends and family — to add to the collection of more than 20,000 people gathered in song since 2008 — in small, friendly groups, sharing America’s heritage, one generation with the next.

Then there are the youth ambassadors: Isabella, 10, and Ava, 9, daughters of Jerri and Patrick Concannon and nieces to Noblesville residents Patty and Michael Concannon. “We love the music,” Isabella aid. “Singing helps us remember the history of the songs.”

“And it’s just plain fun!” added Ava.

Plain, old-fashioned fun. No scoreboards or flashing lights, no headliner act, no dancing mascot with oversized head. How did this edu-tainment find it’s way into downtown Noblesville?

“I used to believe in making things happen,” Gilray said. “But the more I heard the expression ‘things happen for a reason,’ the more I started believing it. Finding a home for Legacy Keepers in Noblesville when we did: That was fate.

“I had been looking for the perfect nonprofit home for a couple years after presenting on the road and at the Eiteljorg, Pioneer Village, Indiana State Museum and many other public history venues. I had a number of very good friends and family roots in the Noblesville area. I began casting about for studio space,” she said. “Then, one day, I was cruising my favorite historic section of town and listening to the tune of my car tires humming over Logan Street’s red brick when I saw a for-sale sign in front of a tiny, old church. I though, ‘That’s the place I want. What potential! Walking distance from a children’s book store, an ice cream parlor, a museum and numerous antique shops!’

“However, this is where fate came into play,” she said. “Before I even had time to look up my Realtor’s number, I ran into a musician I’d know for years, John Gilmore. I’d just begun to sing the praises of ‘my’ discovery when he told me, ‘I bought that.’ It took about five minutes to recover from my surprise — and then I asked if he needed help with family programs!”

It didn’t take Gilmore long to help promote Legacy Keepers’ mission to inspire interest in American history using traditional, old-time music. He’d observed a resurgence of interest in the grassroots music he favored. He also knew firsthand that history was transmitted that way. As a songwriter, he’d written plenty of songs that incorporated factual elements of life. He appreciated music as an exciting means of teaching and recognized the need to preserve songs of historical importance — songs of the cowboy, railroad, coal mines, family farm and important battles that had all but disappeared from many textbooks.

He recognized Gilray’s accomplishments as a licensed educator and knew she was serious about teaching a new generation the lessons found in songs of the past. He respected her as a musician, knowing something of her associates in the music industry (such as Brian Ahern, recent inductee in the Americana Music Hall of Fame by highly acclaimed Emmy Lou Harris), yet he was keenly aware of the struggle that all the arts faced. So he got on board as an associate director and told her the 501(c )(3) not-for-profit educational charity had a home at 1274 Logan Street.

LK, Saturday Sing-Along Guests, 2014: Left to right-- Front: ‘Izzy’ Atkinson (Noblesville), Duncan, Collin, Stuart and Liam Blank (Indpls). Back: Bella Concannon (Indpls), Janet Gilray (Noblesville), Ava Concannon, (Indpls) and Jean Roberts (Arcadia). Below: Liam Blank (6), keeps rhythm with an old-time washboard and scrub brush. He and his brothers; Stuart (7), Duncan and Liam (8), are sons of Drs. Julia and David Blank.

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Local Aims for Cadillac of Pizza CuttingWriter / Nathan Lamb

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

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

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

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

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

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

� e tool evolved through 11 di� erent prototypes, re� ning functionally, looks and performance, before Faludy launched a website to market the cu� er in early February. He’s optimistic it’ll become a popular gi� for guys who already have everything.

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

Faludy, 67, has lived near Geist Reservoir for roughly 18 months, since retiring from an executive position with Berkshire Hathaway. He remains active as a business consultant, saying he still works on the board of directors for three domestic companies and one in Australia.

� at business background includes manufacturing, and Faludy said that played a role in the development of the pizza cu� er. Speci� cally, he said this project was also about � nding a way to bring manufacturing back to Indiana.

“� is is a genuine American-made product with 100 percent American-made components, made by Americans in Middlebury, Ind.,” he said. “I think it re� ects a mark of cra� smanship.”

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

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

“Goulash kind of confers a Hungarian connotation,” he said. “Everybody who has tasted it has loved it.”

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

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

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

“It’s not vulgar, it’s just kind of cheeky,” he added, at another point. “No pun intended there.”

Video demonstrations of the cu� er are available on YouTube by searching for Big Ass Pizza Cu� er, or visit bigasspizzacu� er.com.

GOULASH PIZZA Start with a frozen thin-crust margherita or supreme pizza.

Add freshly chopped onions on top.

Microwave thin-sliced, spicy Hungarian sausage on paper towels to reduce the fat. Distribute the sausage slices on top of the pizza.

Spoon on a thin layer of lecso — a rich-flavored traditional Hungarian tomato sauce with cooked red pepper strips.

Sprinkle on a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack shredded cheeses to hold it all together.

Season the top with garlic powder, parsley and cracked pepper. Jalapeno pepper slices and/or banana pepper slices are optional.

Bake at 400˚ until the crust browns well.

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

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3 FLOYDS3 Floyds is the largest and best-known brewery in Indiana. In fact, and with no hyperbole, 3 Floyds is world-famous when it comes to cra� beer. � e brewery is noted for its use of hops. Sometimes I feel as though I could identify 3 Floyds beer based on smell alone, such is the brewery’s mastery of hops. Dreadnaught, which is a Double IPA, has been consistently rated as one of the � nest of its kind for many years, and the recent addition of Zombie Dust has only solidi� ed 3 Floyds’ position atop the pantheon of producers of hoppy beers. For any beer drinkers who think that wheat beers are a waste of time, Gumballhead is an explosion of hop � avor with relatively li� le bi� erness.

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

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

Sun King’s Sunlight Cream Ale is sure to satisfy the beer drinker who is looking for a BMC-like � avor pro� le but di� erent, and the Osiris Pale Ale will quench the thirst of hopheads. Along with the aforementioned beers, Sun King’s year-round o� erings include Wee Mac Sco� ish Ale and an IPA that changes with the seasons. � e brewery produces many other beers on a rotating basis. One of the � nest and best known of these is Grapefruit Jungle, a massive IPA that will be released sometime in the mid- to late summer.

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

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Disclaimer: If I were forced to make such a proclamation at gunpoint, and I could consider each and every beer made by any particular brewery, I would have to say that Bier Brewery is my favorite brewery in Indiana due to the unrivaled freshness of its beer and the high level of quality in each and every style.

Disclaimer: If I were forced Disclaimer: If I were forced to make such a proclamation at gunpoint, and I could consider each and every beer made by any particular brewery, I would have to say that Bier Brewery is my

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

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

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

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

� ese sours are released on a rotating but somewhat regular basis, and it is these sour beers that have put Upland in the national spotlight of cra� beer. � e brewery recently launched a session IPA called Campside, which is perfect for those hopheads seeking to avoid the sometimes-crushing alcohol content of most IPAs.

Consumer warning: Although approximately 99.9 percent of all beer should be consumed while fresh, it is particularly important to drink a beer like Campside IPA as soon as possible—within a month-and-a-half of its bo� ling date. And hooray for Upland for pu� ing bo� ling dates on its products!

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

This article is too short to allow for a comprehensive description of every great beer in Indiana, but it is representative of my favorite breweries. As someone who has seen the inside of a few breweries and deals with purchasing and serving the product, I think that these breweries will be around for a while and will continue to improve the quality of their products. If you find yourself in a place that serves any of the products I have discussed, chances are there are others that you should try, too. Just remember: Life is too short to always drink the same beer.

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Andrea & Ashley Johnson, husband/wife duo & owners of the Blue Mile, worked with local brewery Flat 12 Bierwerks to co-brand a pale ale beer crafted just for runners.

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Writer / Diane HarringtonPhotographer / Carly Lyon

I t’s not unusual to assume runners are health nuts — and that beer would be the last thing on their postrun go-to list. Indeed, the folks at Flat12

Bierwerks, a cra� beer company on North Dorman Street, were a bit perplexed when they were approached about creating a co-branded beer for runners.

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

� e Johnsons approached Flat12 about coming up with a beer geared toward runners “that people who exercise would like to drink a� er they run,” Ashley said. “� ey said, ‘Why would anyone want that?’ [and I said], ‘Well, they’re drinking something, aren’t they?’.…� at was when it all started.”

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

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

Once the folks at Flat12 were on board, it was just a ma� er of coming up with the right beer, which has been dubbed Brew Mile. “It’s an accessible, light, easy-drinking beer,” said Flat12 sales representative Derreck Ramsey of the extra-pale ale. It “drinks clean and has a � nishing hop kick.” And the beer’s look meshes nicely with Blue Mile.

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

Once the team came up with the name for the beer and the idea for the label, they started thinking about what the bottle would look like.

“Then we started doing some canning with our Half Cycle IPA, and that’s when we started thinking about runners and the scenarios about where they’re enjoying their beer — whether it’s the finishers’ tent or on vacation or on the beach somewhere or just home. Maybe a can would be preferable?” Weaver said. “So we started going in that direction. That actually provided a really cool look and feel that fell in line with the

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

Ramsey is excited about Brew Mile’s potential, given the great sense of community that’s built into running. “Typically, you’ll get a bunch of people that will meet up on the weekends and go for a run, do impromptu 2- or 3-mile runs, and

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

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

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

clap.

Brew Mile, “the official beer of the finishers’ tent,” is available on draft right now and will be available in cans this summer. Ask for it around town, or check it out at Flat12 Bierwerk’s taproom at 414 N. Dorman St. Thursdays through Sundays. For more information, call Flat12 at 317-635-BEER. Learn more about BlueMile at BlueMile.com.

Bob Weaver, VP of Marketing for Flat 12 Bierwerks, led the taste testing with runners to find just the right taste. Watch a video interview about the new beer at TownePost.com.

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ATTENTION, ACUTE OR CHRONIC BACK OR SPINE PAIN SUFFERERS!� ere is a local medical facility, Midwest Pain & Spine, that specializes in e� ective alternative treatments using minimally invasive procedures to diagnose, treat and manage your condition. Don’t assume that all traditionally trained orthopedic physicians have the requisite training and experience required to provide the minimally invasive treatments made possible by the new advanced surgical technologies.

Dr. Steven Levine, who has years of specialized training in pain management, established Midwest Pain & Spine in 2001. � e clinic’s goal is to reduce or eliminate pain and allow patients to continue to have a more active and enjoyable lifestyle. Dr. Levine has been a pioneer in the development and use of minimally invasive surgical techniques to eliminate back pain. He is a founding member and vice president of the Society for Advanced Spinal Interventions, an organization dedicated to the education, training and professional representation of the emerging � eld of minimally invasive spinal surgery.

Dr. Levine is also a frequent lecturer and educator in the � eld of interventional pain medicine.

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, in a traditional open spinal surgery, the surgeon makes a 3- to 5-inch-long incision that can damage so� tissue and muscle. As a result, there is a greater potential for muscle and ligament injury, and patients may have a di� erent kind of pain a� er surgery then they felt prior to surgery. � is can lead to a longer recovery period and chronic pain. In a minimally invasive surgical procedure, the surgeon uses a small endoscope, which results in minimal damage to muscle and ligaments and maintains the normal structural integrity of the spine. � e smaller incision and less invasive procedure cause less bleeding, minimal scar formation and a shorter recovery time.

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Writer / Kara Reibel

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

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

She obviously loves what she does. A journey filled with a series of artistic experiences brought her back home to Indiana and to Nickel Place Arts. Supporting her husband’s career while raising two boys, Hunkin lived with her family in various parts of the U.S. and throughout the world.

“I took painting lessons in Old San Juan and

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

An arts initiative developed by Hamilton County Tourism Inc., Nickel Plate Arts’ mission is to support, promote and provide outstanding arts experiences in the six towns along the Nickel Plate Railroad. Every week, Nickel Plate Arts holds classes and events, with its major summer events beginning at the end of May.

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

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

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

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

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

NICKEL PLATE ARTS STRATEGIC PARTNER MANAGER PAIGE HUNKIN

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NICKEL PLATE ARTS FESTIVALMAY 31Fishers “Art in the Park” returns

JUNE 7Noblesville—HCAA Plein Air Paint Out, Old Mill Festival, Live Music & Dance at NPArts

JUNE 14Strawberry Festival, Noblesville Square

JUNE 15Conner Prairie Curiosity Fair, Fishers

JUNE 21Cicero Rain Barrel Auction, unveiling of six murals in new pocket park and a free outdoor movie

JUNE 28Tipton Art Fair on courthouse lawn from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Visit nickelplatearts.org for more information.

Spring Movie Series@ the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

April 18 - Monsters University

April 25 - Peter Pan (1952)

May 2 - The Little Mermaid (newly out of the vault!)

May 9 - Planes

May 16 - The Smurfs 2

May 23 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

May 30 - Despicable Me 2

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Movies in the Park are back April 18 through May 30 at the Nickel Plate District amphitheater lawn. Families of all ages are invited to bring their blankets, favorite movie snacks and friends to enjoy a variety of movies presented by X� nity and with help from B 105.7! Movies start at dusk!

MAY 2- THE LITTLE MERMAID (NEWLY OUT OF THE VAULT)

MAY 9- PLANESMAY 16- THE SMURFS 2MAY 23- CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2MAY 30- DESPICABLE ME 2

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UNLOCKING STRAWTOWN KOTEEWI PARK’S HISTORY

AND FUTUREWriter / Krista Shields

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Though Strawtown Koteewi Park is nearing its 15-year anniversary as a county park, much of the tourist a� raction is still an

unlocked mystery. Purchased from Daniel Taylor in 1999, the park has been a hotbed of archeological � nds. � e 750-acre site, which features 142 archeologically signi� cant sites, is constantly evolving — much like it did with its � rst inhabitants, which date back to the Paleo-Indian time period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

� e Taylor Center of Natural History — which debuted in 2004 and now is ge� ing a faceli� — is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. It’s considered the centerpiece of the park’s interpretive and educational e� orts.

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

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

Since the park was established, archaeological students from Ball State University, IPFW, Indiana University and Indiana State University have been contributing their time to the collection and curation of artifacts found in the park.

“� is started at the very beginning, as we immediately opened the park up for researchers and scientists from several (areas of) expertise, including ecological researchers and archaeologists,” Smith said.

A large-scale excavation block model showcasing the levels of soil � ndings

through the ages is underway, with artifacts embedded into the concrete structure. According to Early People of Indiana, “When a feature is encountered, it is mapped, measured and photographed, no ma� er where in the level of it is discovered.” � e structure shows the pro� les of the soil and stratigraphy of the site.

If park visitors are looking for entertainment, Koteewi Park also is working on many new recreational features. An archery range will be � nished this fall. According to the Indiana Business Journal, the range will include 100 shooting stations, including a 3-D shooting trial, thanks to grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources that covered nearly three-quarters of the $715,000 cost.

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

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

Six miles of nature trails for hiking or cycling and equestrian trails for riding follow along the White River and the park’s wetlands and prairies. According to Carson, one of the greatest spectacles in spring and summer is the native prairie garden, which includes more than 20 � ower species in 100 acres.

For more information about Strawtown Koteewi Park and its features and events, call 317-774-2574.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

STRAWTOWN ENCLOSURE — NATIVE AMERICAN VILLAGE TOURS� e park’s interpretive sta� will be conducting tours of the Strawtown Enclosure, a Native American village that was inhabited more than 700 years ago. Learn about the Native Americans who built and used the enclosure, and see some of the artifacts recovered by archaeologists. Tours will begin inside the Taylor Center of Natural History and include a short stroll to the village site. Date: Sundays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25, Time: 2–3 p.m., Ages: all

THREE SISTERS’ GARDENING AND MORECynthia Deardor� is coming back to share her knowledge and years of experience with Native American foods. Come spend an a� ernoon, or just drop by for a few minutes, and learn about gardening, gathering, processing and cooking American Indian foods via interactive demonstrations. Deardor� will have her seeds available for purchase for you to create your own � ree Sisters’ garden.Date: Sat., May 10, Time: 1–4 pm, Ages: best for adults, but all are welcome

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8 / PURGATORY GOLF CLUBThe Players Championship. Shotgun start at 6 pm. Three Putt contest on the putting green, 5 pm.

11 / MOTHER’S DAY 2014

17 / THE 15TH ANNUAL PLANT SALEHamilton County 4-H Fairground Exhibition HallHamilton County Master Gardeners will hold their plant sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 12,000 plants will be for sale, including natives, perennials, annuals, vegetables, trees and bearded iris. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Call (317) 776-0854 or visit hcmga.org.

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

HAVE YOUR EVENT FEATURED ON OUR EVENT CALENDAR!Contact Lara McFerran / [email protected] / 317-281-7479

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PROJECT PARTYMay 1, 6-9 p.m. or May 3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

MODE LOCALEMay 2, 6-9 p.m.

MAKING MEMOIRS: MAKING SENSEMay 8, 9-11:30 a.m.

DEGAS AND DRINKSMay 9 or 16, 7-9:30 p.m.

MIXED MEDIA CROSSMay 15, 6-9 p.m.

NICKEL PLATE ARTS UPCOMING CLASSES

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