END OF AN ERA
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Court overturns BZA’s approval for gravelextraction site in Noblesville / P3
Guerin Catholic graduate enjoys second stint with Indy Eleven / P8
Senior Citizen Organization seeks new facility / P17
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Court overturns BZA’s variance approval for gravel-extraction site in Noblesville
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
A Hamilton County Superior Court judge overturned the Noblesville Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision to approve Beaver Materials’ request for a variance to extract sand and gravel on 68 acres near the Cherry Tree Meadows neighborhood in Noblesville Oct. 9.
LITIGATION
Superior Court 1 Judge Michael Casati ruled that the Noblesville BZA was in “error” when it approved Beaver Materials’ request to put a commercial gravel mine in an R-1 Residential District in a 3-2 vote Oct. 2, 2023, stating the BZA’s conclusions were “unreasonable.”
The BZA was required to show the variance application met five requirements of the Indiana Unified Development Ordinance, which are:
• The variance will not be injurious to public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community.
• The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner.
• The need for the variance arises from some condition peculiar to the property involved.
• The strict application of the terms
of the zoning ordinance will constitute an unnecessary hardship if applied to the property for which the variance is sought.
• The approval does not interfere substantially with the comprehensive plan adopted under the 500 series of this chapter.
Casati ruled that it failed to meet all five requirements.
Court documents state Casati concluded that the evidence submitted by Beaver Materials, a Noblesville-based gravel, sand and crushed products provider, was “devoid of probative value” and “proportionally meager.”
The Hamilton County Neighborhood Preservation Group filed suit against the
variance approval in Hamilton County Court Nov. 1, 2023. Members of the Don’t Leave it to Beaver group, comprised of residents who have been fighting against gravel extraction sites in Noblesville, said the court has made it challenging for Beaver Materials to seek an appeal.
It is unclear if Beaver Materials will appeal the judge’s ruling because the company declined a request for comment from Current.
The City of Noblesville stated it supports the decision of its citizen BZA members on a complex set of issues.
“The board members diligently engaged with the presented material, heard hours of testimony and made their decision (to approve the variance) based on that evidence,” the city stated. “The city does not intend to file an appeal but respects the right of any party to do so.”
Peggy Kasprak, a member of the Hamilton County Neighborhood Preservation Group, said the case has been tough on residents, with “a lot of people wondering if they should stay or go for the last year.”
“Progress has to be made. Noblesville is building up like crazy, but the idea that this is the only place that gravel was found in Indiana was a little preposterous,” Kasprak said.
Read the full court document at youarecurrent.com/?p=249529.
Noblesville Police Department receives third AED
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Noblesville Police Department has received its third automated external defibrillator, or AED. The portable device, used to treat a person whose heart has suddenly stopped, was donated by Greg Elsner, a cardiologist at Ascension St Vincent’s Heart Center.
DONATION
Pierre Twer, president of Bolt for the Heart, an Indiana nonprofit that serves people affected by heart disease through education, financial support and direct assistance, said that with the donation, the NPD is closer to having an AED in every patrol car.
“We want to make sure every car in Noblesville has an AED,” Twer said. “The (Indiana) State Police all have them, and
the sheriffs all have them, so now we’re working to ensure Hamilton County municipalities also have them. We’re close. Carmel has them all. Westfield has them all. As these police departments grow, they need more AEDs.”
Twer said Elsner, a Noblesville resident
who serves on the board of directors for Bolt for the Heart, donated the devices through its Hometown Hero program.
The Hometown Hero program ensures every sheriff’s department in Indiana has an AED. When people donate through the program, they follow three steps: Make the donation: Bolt for the Heart purchases AEDs for law enforcement officers at a discounted nonprofit price of $1,795 each.
Window cling: Every donor who pledges an AED will have their company logo or name displayed on a window cling in the back window of the patrol vehicle in which the AED was purchased and placed.
AED: The AED that is donated will be placed in the vehicle of a first responder in the donor’s area.
For more, visit boltfortheheart.com.
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A sign in a resident’s yard in protest of Beaver Materials’ extraction site proposal. (Photo courtesy of Pamela Sasse)
From left, Janice Elsner, Pierre Twer, Noblesville Police Deputy Chief Collin Whitesell and Greg Elsner with the donated AED for the Noblesville Police Department. (Photo courtesy of Pierre Twer)
County considers DV shelter
By Jessica Todd
jessica@youarecurrent.com
Construction of a domestic violence shelter, in partnership with Noblesville nonprofit Prevail, was a topic of discussion Oct. 2 between the Hamilton County Commissioners and Hamilton County Council.
COUNTY NEWS
Hamilton County Attorney Connor Sullivan discussed a proposed Memorandum of Understanding for a financial partnership between the county and Prevail, a nonprofit that specializes in working with adults, teens and children who have experienced trauma.
The partnership would include the operations of a new domestic violence structure and a housing component on Ind. 38 near Hague Road for Hamilton County residents. Sullivan said there has been work on design and construction with Hamilton County Building and Grounds Director Steve Wood for the shelter, and there have been discussions about what additional funding would be needed, which Sullivan estimates to be $6.5 million.
Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger said the shelter has been tentatively approved by the county council, and the county is now working with Prevail on the details of what exactly the project will be and what it will look like.
“This all started because we didn’t have anywhere to house people locally,” Dillinger said. “So, when we had spouses or kids, we had to send them over to Madison County or somewhere else, which disrupts schooling and everything else. This is a big issue that we’ve been working on for a long time that Prevail has tried to deal with, but they don’t have any facilities to house these people. So that’s what we’re trying to correct.”
Sullivan said Prevail wants an office building structure that allows it to provide services in a manner that will not jeopardize its federal funding but will make sure that Hamilton County residents are prioritized.
Commissioner Christine Altman said she has yet to see concrete documentation regarding the proposal.
The shelter was scheduled to be discussed at the Oct. 28 commissioners meeting.
Sun King lager honors Keady
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Former Purdue University men’s basketball coach Gene Keady employed a number of favorite sayings, but chief among them was “Play hard.” In fact, his coaching mantra has often been emblazoned on the back of Purdue basketball warmup shorts.
BEER
So, when Sun King Brewery decided to craft a beer in Keady’s honor, Play Hard Lager seemed to be the perfect name.
The official debut was at a private party, which Keady attended Oct. 11 at Harry’s Chocolate Shop, a longtime Purdue University bar.
Dave Colt, Sun King Brewery co-founder and brewmaster, said State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) suggested the beer’s name.
“He’s one of Coach Keady’s longtime friends and he asked us if we would like to make a beer for Coach and, of course, we said yes,” Colt said.
Keady retired after 25 years as Purdue’s coach in 2005, with his former player Matt Painter taking over as head coach. Keady, 88, was inducted into the Naismith Basket-
ball Hall of Fame in 2023
“We wanted to create a beer that reflects the passion and hard work that Coach Keady brought to the court,” Colt said. Colt also said Play Hard Lager will be available at least through the NCAA Tournament.
Four-packs of Play Hard Lager are available at Sun King tap rooms, including Carmel, Fishers and Indianapolis, and starting Oct. 18 will be available at retailers and liquor stores in Indiana.
From left, Sun King Brewery co-founder Dave Colt, former Purdue coach Gene Keady and Sun King Vice President of Sales Operations Scott Sipley examine beer cans. (Photo courtesy of Sun King Brewery)
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HEROES RUN
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Community Foundation is hosting its Heroes Run at Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville, 12308 Strawtown Ave., at 9 a.m. Nov. 2. Attendees can participate in a 10K run, 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk or join virtually. Most trails are stroller friendly. Proceeds benefit the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Community Foundation. Register at runsignup. com/Race/IN/Noblesville/IndianaHeroesRun.
HAYBALE BALL
The Haybale Ball, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Purgatory Golf Club in Noblesville, is the largest fundraiser for the Noblesville Youth Assistance Program, which is part of Hamilton County Youth Assistance. HCYA serves as an
early intervention advocate for youth ages 3 to 17 who are facing challenging life circumstances. Tickets for the night at 12160 E. 216th St. are $150 each. To purchase tickets, visit one.bidpal.net/haybaleball/welcome.
HOLIDAY MARKET
The Noblesville Moose Lodge will host a Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at 950 Field Dr. in Noblesville. Attendees also can come for breakfast at 9 a.m. before shopping for custom-made products.
MUSICAL
Noblesville High School will present its Addams Family musical at 1811 Cumberland Rd. at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 23. For more, visit noblesvillechoirs.org/events/musical-2024.
PROM & FUNDRAISER
Special Olympics Hamilton County will host a night of games, raffle prizes and dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Forest Park Inn in Noblesville, 701 Cicero Rd. Community members are welcome to join in to support the athletes and organization. All attendees are required to raise a minimum of $50 for admission. There will be prizes for the top fundraisers. For more, visit sohcindiana.org/event/sohc-prom-and-fundraiser.
LIGHTING OF THE SQUARE
The Lighting of the Square event on the downtown square in Noblesville will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 30. The Hamilton County Judicial Center will open its doors for live music and holiday festivities.
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Local resident uses podcast to celebrate state parks
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
When Allison Martin was looking for a podcast topic, she wasn’t sure she could find something that hadn’t been done already.
OUTDOORS
“It always seemed like a fun idea, but what are you going to do it about — everybody’s got a podcast,” she said. “One night, I had the phrase ‘In The Parks’ pop into my head and I thought, ‘Well, I wonder if anybody has done a podcast and told the stories of Indiana State Parks?’”
Turns out that nobody had done that, and Martin said it seemed like a story that needed to be told. She reached out to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, officials there supported her idea and she now has about five months’ worth of content available for people to learn about outdoor adventures close to home.
Martin, who grew up in Lawrence, said she’s interviewed DNR naturalists, volunteers and even the state DNR director. And, of course, she visits parks.
Through her podcast, she’s visited parks
that she previously wasn’t familiar with.
Experiencing those new parks and talking to staff about why the parks are special to them has helped her better appreciate Indiana’s state parks.
A park she got to know through her podcast is Versailles State Park in southern Indiana.
Closer to home, Fort Harrison State Park in Lawrence held some surprises, even though Martin had visited that park previously.
“Growing up, we spent a lot of time driving through the park and going to events
all around it,” she said. “And so, I thought, ‘Oh, I know so much about this place.’ But then going and talking with their staff there, I actually learned a lot. Like, it used to be — before it turned into Fort Ben — it was actually a prisoner of war camp during World War II, so that was kind of crazy to learn about.”
Martin said living in central Indiana means many of the state’s parks are reasonably close.
“I’ve been to, I think, 14 or 15 of the state parks and they’re all about an hour or two
away,” she said. “Even Mounds (State Park in Anderson) — it’s just outside of our county and they also have a really cool history with the native people who used to live here. It’s also just a really pretty park that you could easily go and hike in a day that has a lot of accessibility as well, which I think is something that’s a great feature for a lot of our parks.”
Martin’s family has a connection to McCormick’s Creek State Park in Owen County. She said her grandparents went on a date at that park in 1952 and took a photo at one of the waterfalls there.
“The staff there were able to help me find that exact spot,” she said. “I got to go and take a picture in the same place where my grandparents did on this date in 1952, so that was so special — and my grandma’s still alive, so I got to give her this picture. I photoshopped myself into it so it looks like I’m sitting with them.”
Martin is an eighth-grade English teacher at Clay Middle School in Carmel and said she previously taught units on podcasting as storytelling.
To listen to Martin’s podcast, search for IN the Parks on podcasting platforms.
Allison Martin’s grandparents, left, at McCormick’s Creek State Park in 1952; and Martin, right, at the same location. (Photos courtesy of Allison Martin)
Guerin Catholic grad enjoys second stint with Indy Eleven
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Cam Lindley is finding the second time around with the Indy Eleven to be quite special.
SOCCER
The Carmel resident started all 34 matches in 2023.
Heading into the Oct. 26 regular-season finale, the midfielder had started 21 of 28 matches this season. Lindley played 12 games for Indy Eleven in 2020 during the COVD-19 pandemic.
“It’s been a lot different, because I’m contributing a lot more to the team than I did when I was here before,” Lindley said. “I’m contributing on the field, and we’re having a lot of success as a team.”
The Indy Eleven have clinched a United Soccer League Championship playoff spot. If they finish in the top four, they will host a game.
Lindley, who grew up in Carmel, graduated from Guerin Catholic High School in 2016. He then spent two soccer seasons with the University of North Carolina. He played four games for Orlando City in Major League Soccer in 2018.
“I’ve played 160 games or so in this league and played almost 80 games with Indy Eleven,” he said. “Every game I feel more confident and more comfortable. I’m 27. I still feel young, even though I’m not.
Kent Alan Beard, 61, of Noblesville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
I feel I’m in a good place and contributing to the team in any ways I can. It’s been fantastic.”
Lindley said he has gotten stronger and fitter.
“I’m more focused on the defensive side. I’ve always been on the offensive side,” said Lindley, who was on Guerin Catholic’s 2015 state championship basketball team. After his first stint with Indy Eleven, Lindley played for San Antonio FC in 2021 and the Colorado Switchbacks in 2022 in the USL Championship.
OBITUARY
and wrestling meets, or sitting in front of the fire with his wife.
Kent was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on November 1, 1962, to John and Sue (Handy) Beard. After graduation from Lawrence Central High School, Kent went to Hanover College and earned a degree in Political Science. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Kent worked in the transportation and HVAC industries and later owned his own air duct cleaning business.
Kent had a magnetic personality and had a way of making everyone laugh. He was an excellent cook, a skilled artist, and a dedicated Indianapolis Colts fan. But by far, he most enjoyed spending time with his daughters, attending his son’s football games
Kent is preceded in death by his parents and survived by wife, Christy Beard; daughters Alyssa (Jon) Nagel, Alexandra (Ryan) Lopez; son Quinton Beard; grandchildren, Ryan, Bentley, and Koa; and his sister, Tracy (Steve) Line.
Visitation will be from 2:004:00pm, with services at 4:00 pm, on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville. A private family burial will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Noblesville High School football and wrestling programs at: (https://donate. noblesvillemillers.com)
Condolences: www.randallroberts.com
Cam Lindley, a 2016 Guerin Catholic High School graduate, is a key contributor for the Indy Eleven. (Photo courtesy of Indy Eleven)
DISPATCHES
Voting — The Election Office recently teamed up with the Hamilton County GIS team to make finding voting locations easier. A new interactive map allows voters to find early voting locations nearest to them, offering the dates and operating hours of each. Early voting is available at nine locations throughout the county, with two locations each in Noblesville, Fishers and Westfield, and three in Carmel. To access the interactive map, visit geohub.hamiltoncounty.in.gov.
Veterans Day — In honor of Veterans Day, Aspen Creek Grill in Noblesville, 13489 Tegler Dr., and all other Aspen Creek Grill locations are providing one free meal voucher worth up to $15 to all veterans and active-duty military Nov. 11. The voucher will be available to any current or former military member who visits their local Aspen Creek Grill location between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 11. The $15 voucher from Aspen Creek Grill can be redeemed from Nov. 11 through Dec. 24. The offer is valid for dine-in visits only and excludes alcoholic beverages. Military members must show proof of service through military ID cards, Veterans Affairs cards or discharge papers. For more, visit aspencreekgrill.com
Youth exchange — Noblesville SisterCities is a nonprofit committed to fostering global friendship, multicultural understanding and economic growth by building lasting relationships between Noblesville and its sister cities of Nova Prata, Brazil and Cittadella, Italy. Next summer, Noblesville will host an international delegation, which will include students from the three cities, chaperones, the mayors and other dignitaries, along with Sister City members, for 10 days in July 2025. During their stay, participants will experience the authentic culture of Noblesville and the warmth of local families through home hosting. The nonprofit is seeking Noblesville High School students ages 16 to 18 to serve as community diplomats and represent Noblesville in this exchange. Additionally, it is looking for adult host volunteers to welcome and host the international dignitaries. Noblesville residents interested in being part of the planning committee are also encouraged to join. To learn more, join the nonprofit from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Forest Park Inn, 701 Cicero Dr., to hear more about the program, the exchange experience and to participate. For more, visit noblesvillesistercities.my.canva.site.
HSE School Board candidates face off in forum
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Six candidates vying for three seats on the Hamilton Southeastern School Board took part in a public forum Oct. 10 at the City of Fishers Arts & Municipal Center Theater, hosted by Current in Fishers and WFYI.
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The candidates are Latrica Schooley and Greg Lannan for Delaware Township, incumbent Suzanne Thomas and Terry Tolle for Fall Creek Township, and incumbent Sarah Parks-Reese and John Stewart for Wayne Township, which includes Noblesville.
One of the topics focused on budget priorities and how to align revenues with expenses in response to the district’s multiyear deficit, due in part to declining enrollment.
Thomas said a budget committee has been formed, but suggested changes.
“I would focus on improving this budget oversight and have a more robust budget finance committee with third-party support, which I suggested repeatedly last year,” she said. “This would provide an in-depth evaluation of spending to ensure financial responsibility. This approach would help identify areas for improvement, optimize resource allocation and ensure that funds are effectively used to benefit both students and staff.”
Tolle, who was a member of the board from 2015 to 2018, said the district previously had to sell property in order to make payroll and ultimately asked for increased funding from the state.
“My first inclination is to see where we make the cuts that don’t include human capital,” he said. “We have to be able to retain our teachers. I’m a big believer that we have to keep our teachers, we need to pay them well and we need to be able to keep our lights on. So, I’m going to do what I can to make sure that we retain our human capital.”
Schooley said the district needs to keep on top of revenue opportunities such as grants and federal funding options and keep the public in the loop.
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Parks-Reese said the budget study committee of teachers, administrators and board members already in place should be allowed to continue its work.
“It’s not up to anyone on this stage what we do,” she said “It’s a collaborative effort. We need to keep in mind that teachers and administrators have to be a part of this decision. We have to protect our class sizes (and) that’s what we will continue to do… There’s not a lot in the budget that I’m willing to cut, but I think we have to work together to figure out where we can find those things.”
Stewart said marketing would play a role in his budget plan.
“We have an issue with our brand at HSE,” he said. “We should not be on the front page of the paper because everybody is arguing and complaining about things in our district. We need to be there when one of our alumni cures cancer or we win some national competition. We’ve lost so many families due to the politics in the school and after COVID — 1,100 families left (the district). Nine million dollars are leaving our school district because parents have chosen to pull their kids out of our school district because our district didn’t align with their values.”
Stewart said his own children learned differently and attended trade schools.
Lannan argued that while some students are leaving, the district is still desirable for families and particularly for companies looking to relocate to Hamilton
“I am in favor of more opportunities for our kids who learn differently to be exposed to careers,” he said. “Some students will perform better (in schools) of less than 500 people. It’s early, this thing has not been done, they’ve tabled it for a year. But as it is right now, I’m for opportunity.”
View the full 90-minute forum at youarecurrent.com/hsedebate2024/
Candidates for HSE School Board took part in a public forum Oct. 10 in Fishers. (Current Publishing staff photo)
Organization promotes disability-focused career awareness
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton County Economic Development Corp. — better known as Invest Hamilton County — expanded its disability-focused career awareness and training programs in 2024.
EMPLOYMENT
The initiative — InvestAbility — was launched in 2022 in partnership with local advisory councils and service providers. Partnerships with local Chamber of Commerce chapters, county leadership, Hamilton County Tourism and the Hamilton County Leadership Academy has allowed Invest Hamilton County to facilitate oneto-one career discovery meetings for those with disabilities seeking to learn more about careers.
Invest Hamilton County CEO Mike Thibideau presented at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Oct. 17 during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. He said the program will soon expand into Hamilton County schools.
“One of the most complicated dynamics
Invest Hamilton County CEO Mike Thibideau spoke at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Oct. 17. (Photo courtesy of Invest Hamilton County)
for this population is really from day of birth to the day of diagnosis, what they’ve really been told every day or what their parents have been told every day is what they can’t do,” Thibideau said. “Too often for our young people and adults with disabilities, it’s more focused on metering their expectations and desires and less on giving them aspirations and goals that align with their capabilities.”
Thibideau said Invest Hamilton County engages with employees on awareness of
employment opportunities for people with disabilities, such as identifying proactive ways to be inclusive before searching for candidates for open roles within their organizations, which can then be advertised to a broader audience. He also said Invest Hamilton County helps organizations identify internships and work-based learning opportunities that might be available for people with disabilities.
One of the goals of the InvestAbility initiative is to fund community-based, paid adult training opportunities throughout Hamilton County managed by JANUS Developmental Services. Invest Hamilton County hopes to have 130-150 participants per year in training programs once fully operational.
“One of our three primary mandates that we look at is full employment for Hamilton County. What that means is, we have high labor force participation and that every adult within our community, and in some cases young adults in our schools, who want to work has an opportunity put in front of them to gain full employment,”
Thibideau said.
For more, visit investhamiltoncounty. com under the initiatives tab.
ZCHS athlete excels in juggling three sports, academics
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Zionsville Community High School senior Caroline Sampson likes her role as an athlete for all seasons.
“For me, it actually hasn’t been too horribly hard to juggle three sports because I have been playing multiple sports my entire life,” said Sampson, who plays soccer, basketball and lacrosse for the Eagles. “I thrive when I constantly have something to do. I think that playing three sports has helped me prevent injury because I am constantly cross training and training different muscles in each. I would say the hardest part is the first couple of weeks of each season where I kind of have to shake the rust off from not playing that sport in a couple of weeks and get in the right mindset for the sport I am about to be playing.”
Sampson, the seventh of 10 siblings, has had strong athletic role models. Five of her six older siblings played three sports at ZCHS. However, they didn’t play any of the sports Sampson plays. Courtney, Cally and Cassidy competed in swimming, cross country and track. Alex participated in swim-
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The 6-foot Sampson played forward for the soccer team, which finished its season in the sectional. She is a power forward on the basketball team and a defender in lacrosse.
“An additional challenge for this year of athletics, however, is that I have three new
head coaches for each sport,” Sampson said. “So far, the transition with these new coaches has been very smooth and exciting, and I think they each continue to help me and my teams represent our school well.”
Eagles girls soccer coach Rob Klatte enjoyed working with Sampson.
“Caroline is a very strong and competitive athlete. She works hard, is mobile off the ball and is a good target player who can hold play up in moments of transition,”
Klatte said. “But even more so, she has proven to be a wonderful teammate and leader for our soccer program. She is attentive and does the small things consistently well, trains with a smile on her face, pushes and encourages others while still striving to be her best. Driven on the field and in the classroom, Caroline epitomizes the term student-athlete.”
Sampson said she has received some interest from colleges to play either lacrosse or basketball at the next level.
“So, I am keeping my options pretty open towards my future,” she said. “I have been pretty consistent in narrowing down my choices in that I want to stay closer to home, just because my family is so important to me.”
Sampson has a 5.0 GPA on a weighted 4.0 scale. She plans to major in pre-med in college.
Sampson started playing soccer first when she was young, then basketball and began lacrosse as a freshman in high school.
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END OF AN ERA
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Noblesville residents look for new owners for longtime florist shop
Stephen and Moffett Craig, owners of Adrienes Flowers & Gifts in Noblesville, are retiring at the end of the year. The business has been in Moffett’s family for 45 years.
The Craigs, 77, have owned the business at 1249 Conner St. since 1989. Lifelong Noblesville residents, they are seeking a new owner for the full-service florist shop.
The Craigs purchased the small business from Moffett’s parents, Jessie and Stanley Robinson. Moffett, who was teaching speech classes at IUPUI at the time, said Stephen decided to help her parents at the flower shop a few years before they took ownership.
“Stephen and I had always helped my mom and dad during holidays, and he really liked working here,” Moffett said. “My mom and dad didn’t care if they made any money or not. They just wanted to be able to pay their employees. So, I went to my mom and said, ‘Mom, we’ve got three kids. We need to make money. Can we buy the shop from you?’ And we’ve had it ever since.”
Through the years, Stephen said the business has expanded.
“We’re a full-service florist, which means we do funerals, weddings and daily deliveries,” Stephen said. “As the years have gone by, we have kept up with trends and expanded our offerings. We also do a lot of charity work and help the local schools whenever they are honoring their seniors or staff. We make a lot of arrangements for proms and offer flowers for funerals and different seasons and holidays.”
Adrienes acquires inventory from around the world, including South America, from a wholesaler.
“We get flowers from everywhere through our wholesaler, whom we have worked with for nearly 30 years,” Moffett said. “Sometimes, it is places like Ireland. We’re really lucky because all this stuff is flowing in really quickly to Indianapolis, so we get the freshest of the fresh.”
The couple, who have been married for 55 years, are attempting to find new owners for the business by the end of the year. Stephen said the shop will close if no one
buys it.
“It was little situations that made us finally decide to retire. We are getting older and have aches and pains,” Stephen said. We have a good team working here right now, and that’s great. We’ve been missing in action, but our team has taken over and run the shop.”
Although the Craigs have received interest from potential buyers, Stephen said most have either wanted to move the business out of Noblesville or don’t understand the intricacies of operating it.
“I understand it may be more efficient to take it somewhere else, but we believe Noblesville needs a full-service florist,” Stephen said. “Somebody needs to take care of Noblesville. When we get to the holidays, we downplay the workload so badly. We must ensure that flowers are clean, have the proper water and are cut correctly. Well, once we show potential owners the cutting room and what they have to do, they kind of back off. We’re old school, and hopefully, we can find somebody else that’s old school who agrees with what we’re saying.”
Nancy Hernandez, who has worked at
Adrienes for 28 years, said the Craigs’ retirement is going to be life changing for her.
“I’ve worked here for so many years, so it’s going to be a lot different not coming in here every day,” Hernandez said. “It’s always an enjoyable time. I wouldn’t have stayed for 28 years if I wasn’t happy here.”
The Craigs said one of their proudest moments was when the small business survived the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It was rough,” Stephen said. “We did a lot of internal work here. We all wore masks. Nobody came in. We did deliveries because you could put flowers on somebody’s front porch. If nothing else, people got to have flowers and raise their spirits. It’s just so refreshing to have these people smile at us.”
In retirement, Stephen said he looks forward to “putting his feet up” after running the business for so long, and Moffett said she might go back to teaching at IU-Indianapolis. Both say they will miss working with customers.
“We see the old Noblesville mayor (John
Ditslear) at Kroger, and he knows who we are. It’s the same with the Walmart greeters,” Stephen said. “I hope residents know I’m going to miss it. We’ll miss the people coming in and the advice we might give them. I have enjoyed every moment of what we have created. “
For the time being, the store will maintain regular hours until the end of the year. It has holiday displays set up for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
For more, visit adrienesflowers.com. Anyone interested in contacting the Craigs regarding ownership can call 317-773-6065.
ON THE COVER: Stephen and Mofett Craig. (Photo by Jessica Todd)
THE FINAL OPEN HOUSE
A holiday open house will be held at Adrienes Flowers & Gifts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 7-9 to celebrate the business’ 45th anniversary. The event will include refreshments, prizes and more. Mrs. Claus will be on-site Nov. 8.
“It is our final way of saying thank you to everybody and introducing our Christmas selections,” Stephen said. “This is the first time we have ever put Christmas out this early. We want to make sure everyone has time to shop the Christmas section before we close.”
Terri Walters, who has worked at Adrienes for four years,creates a floral arrangement. (Photo by jessica todd)
(Above) Adrienes Flowers & Gifts at 1249 Conner St. in Noblesville. (Photo by Jessica Todd) (Right)
From left, Moffett Craig, former NFL player Merlin Olsen and Stephen Craig attend a Florist Transworld Delivery convention. (Photo courtesy of Stephen Craig)
Saxophonist James keeps honing craft as success grows
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Saxophonist-composer Boney James has a definite reason for the name of his latest album.
“Slow Burn,” his 19th album, was released Oct. 18. Two of his most successful albums were his previous two — “Solid” in 2020 and “Detour” in 2022.
“Things have been trending upwards,” James said. “That’s one of the reasons I’m calling my new record ‘Slow Burn,’ because even though it’s my 19th record, I feel I’m just hitting my stride. I feel like I’m getting better every day. I’m still dedicated to being a better musician, a better saxophone player, a better songwriter and producer. I’m really in love with the new music I’m making and thankfully the fans are still there as well and growing.”
James will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. This will be James’ fourth Palladium visit, having previously performed there in 2016, 2018 and 2023.
“It’s one of our favorite places to play. It’s a beautiful building,” James said. “The last time we played the Palladium, it was completely sold out, even those seats behind the stage. It was one of the greatest shows we ever had. The band and I still talk about it. Hopefully, we can recreate that experience.”
James, 63, said he plans to perform four songs from “Slow Burn.”
“It’s always a challenging thing to drop things from the show that we’ve been playing and people are enjoying,” James said. “This is my 19th record now, so it’s getting more and more challenging to squeeze in new material. There are songs from my earlier records that people would be disappointed if we didn’t play. That stuff never gets old to me.”
James loves to see the audience’s reaction to all his music.
“That’s what made me want to become
a musician in the first place is that feeling of being on stage and the communal spirit you get with the band,” he said.
“It’s something I find I can’t experience anywhere else. I only discovered I enjoyed writing songs and making records.
The joy and passion I have for playing live has not diminished at all over the years.”
James, a four-time Grammy Award nominee, also plays Keyboards on the album.
“Sometimes, I’ll replace myself on the record who is a better keyboardist than I am, which is just about everybody,” he said.
James started out playing the clarinet but switched to saxophone when his teacher recommended he give it a try.
“I didn’t want to change. (The saxophone had) a much heavier case that I was going to have to carry to school,” James said. “As soon as I picked it up, I just loved it. When I was a kid in the ‘70s, there was an awful lot of sax on pop radio. There were a lot of sax solos you could hear, and bands with horn sections. That was something that I could all of a
sudden participate in and I just got excited by it. For me, it’s still my favorite thing to do is to play that saxophone.”
James said he loved rhythm and blues music, so he would hear sax on a Marvin Gaye song. He said Earth, Wind & Fire was a horn-driven band, along with Tower of Power.
“I heard Grover Washington Jr. in about 1975 when I had been playing for three or four years,” James said. “He was the first solo artist who was playing saxophone as the lead instrument with the funky R&B groove behind him. That is still sort of the tradition I am carrying on today.”
James said he still practices the saxophone every day.
“I feel like I’m making progress and more connected to the horn,” he said. “I’m more expressive and have ideas of things to do. The songs on this record are really special. I’m crazy in love with the record. I try not to let anyone hear anything until I realize it’s possibly the best it can be. It’s ready to be born.”
For more, visit thecenterpresents.org and boneyjames.com.
‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” runs through Nov. 24 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
“Dinner with Divas,” a drag performance, is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All three concerts are set for 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
LIVE AT THE CENTER
The Live at the Center series features Chad Mills Band at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $10 or register for the free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.
‘SHE LOVES ME’
Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “She Loves Me” from Nov. 1-17 at the Studio Theater at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.
ZAKIR HUSSAIN AND RAHUL SHARMA
The duo of Zakir Hussain and Rahul Sharma will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
DISPATCH
CSO fundraising brunch set — The Carmel Symphony Orchestra League’s Musical Morning brunch is set for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Woodland Country Club in Carmel. There will be a short concert by Melanie Mashner, CSO principal harpist, and Layne Anspach, horn and visiting lecturer in chamber music at Indiana University. A panel discussion, “Harmony in Action,” will feature Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam, Carmel City Councilmember Shannon Minnaar and CSO Executive Director Anne Marie Chastain. The fundraiser will support the CSO’s music programs for families and young artists. For information and special requests, call 317-800-8322.
Saxophonist Boney James will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Palladium in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Boney James)
‘Looney’ version of ‘Barber’ set
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Gabriel Preisser will make his first appearance with the Indianapolis Opera, but he is no stranger to “The Barber of Seville.”
INDY OPERA
Preisser, a baritone based in Orlando, Fla., said he has appeared in the classic opera five or six times, each time in the lead role of Figaro.
The Indianapolis Opera’s production of “The Barber of Seville” runs Nov. 15-17 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
“It’s one of the greatest roles in the repertoire and has one of the most iconic arias, thanks to Bugs Bunny,” Preisser said.
Figaro gets to break the fourth wall and kind of be the instigator and the puppet master in many ways and gets to have fun on the stage.”
Preisser said the first time he played Firgaro was in 2010.
The Looney Tunes cartoon features the music from the classic opera in an episode called “Rabbit of Seville.”
“It’s fun music, the slapstick element of the comedy, the beautiful (Gioachino) Rossini music,” Preisser said. “It’s a pleasure to get to do it. It’s one of my favorite roles.
“You try to keep him youthful. They’re all young characters,” Preisser said.
Director Jessica Burton said she embraces the Looney Tunes spirit of the production.
“People will get that reminiscence of childhood of the first time seeing opera on the tiny little TV screen,” she said.
Preisser said he has seen productions that feed off that wackiness.
“I saw one production where they replicated the Bugs Bunny set from that script,” he said. “All the productions I’ve been in are more on the traditional side. But there is nothing wrong with either one. Anything we can do to make opera more accessible or relevant, I’m all for it.”
For more, visit indyopera.org.
‘La Cocina’ wins grand prize
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Heartland International Film Festival grand prize winners had different routes to the major cash prizes.
HEARTLAND
“La Cocina,” directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios, re ceived the $20,000 Narrative Feature Grand Prize, and “Porcelain War,” directed by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, earned the $20,000 Documentary Feature Grand Prize at the 11-day festival, which concluded Oct. 20.
it has been selected to play at.”
Sorvig said it was surprising an independent documentary, “Champions of the Golden Valley,” won the Overall Audience Choice Award, beating out every other film in voting, including major Oscar contenders and dramas.
“Of the big Oscar contenders, ‘September 5’ won the Narrative Special Presentation Audience Choice Award, which is the first festival award for the film that premiered at Venice and then played Telluride,” Sorvig said. “Richard D. Propes Social Impact Documentary Winner
BATHROOMS
“There’s a wide range of movies, styles and topics every year and the burden is really with our juries when it comes to the Grand Prizes,” said Heartland Film Artistic Director Greg Sorvig, a Carmel resident. “‘La Cocina’ premiered in Berlin and we were the first major festival award that it has won, whereas our documentary winner ‘Porcelain War,’ about artists in Ukraine, has taken the festival circuit by storm since premiering at Sundance and continues to win awards at nearly every festival
‘Zurawski v Texas,’ featuring Hoosier natives Amanda and Joshua Zurawski, who attended their first screening, also won our Documentary Audience Choice Award.”
Actor Craig T. Nelson attended the Awards Presentation to accept the Pioneering Spirit Award: Lifetime Achievement Award. Nelson stars in “Green and Gold,” which had its World Premiere at Heartland and won the Jimmy Stewart Legacy Award.
Sorvig said the world premiere of Noblesville filmmaker Rocky Walls’ “Dirty Laundry” was sold out and electric.
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Nonprofit seeks new building BeeFree expands program
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Senior Citizens Organization, a nonprofit with an activity center at 18336 Cumberland Rd. in Noblesville, is what some residents call “the best-kept secret” in the city.
LIFESTYLE
After 46 years, the organization, which provides a place for senior citizens to participate in games and activities, is looking for a new building or a property to build on.
Jeff Gilchrist, the organization’s president, said the senior citizen community in Noblesville started the organization in 1978 as a place to get together and participate in activities and entertainment.
“The residents started the senior center organization. We have been a completely volunteer-run organization since then, and we have been in this facility since it started,” Gilchrist said.
Gilchrist said the organization has held meetings with City of Noblesville the last several years about finding a new location to see if the city will help.
“We’re working towards getting a new
property,” Gilchrist said. “We own our current building, but Hamilton County owns the property it sits on, so we have a lease for the facility. Anytime Hamilton County wants to take this particular piece of property to build something else on, they can do that. So, we have been in contact with the City of Noblesville to get the city to realize the need for a facility for their senior population.”
Gilchrist said the organization has made progress with city officials in discussions about a potential location near Division Street.
“As with most things, it’s going to take another two to three years before (a new building) would come to fruition — if it comes to fruition,” Gilchrist said. “But things are moving forward, and we believe that we could be in that place in three to four years.”
Membership is $80 annually for new members and $70 annually every year after. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more, visit seniorcitizensorg.org/ default.php.
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BeeFree, a Noblesville-based business known for its health-conscious gluten-free snacks, recently announced the expansion of its vocational rehabilitation training program through the business’ nonprofit arm, BeeFree Bakes, which works to embrace, enrich and inspire the lives of adults with autism and other forms of neurodiversity.
EMPLOYMENT
The initiative, developed in partnership with Invest Hamilton County, is designed to combat the 85 percent unemployment rate among adults with autism and other disabilities.
BeeFree Bakes offers a 12-week job training program that equips participants with essential skills for food service, hotel services and e-commerce fulfillment.
“Our goal is to provide not just training but a bridge to meaningful employment. This program gives participants the tools they need for their first job, which is often the hardest step in starting a career,” stated Jennifer Wiese, the orga-
nization’s founder and CEO. “We believe in the power of food to bring people together and the power of work to give purpose and pride.”
The VR training program will have 12 trainees per session, with four sessions planned annually. The training sessions are held in active food service and hotel environments and are designed to provide real-world experience to prepare participants for various roles in the community.
Weise said BeeFree Bakes aims to significantly reduce the employment barriers faced by individuals with disabilities by focusing on practical skills and job readiness.
“Our community thrives because of the collaboration shown in initiatives like this training program with BeeFree Bakes, and we look forward to helping people build a more solid foundation for their dreams and aspirations,” stated Mike Thibideau, president and CEO of Invest Hamilton County.
For more, visit BeeFreeBakes.org or email contact@beefreebakes.org.
Puzzling election predictions
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
Who will win the election Nov. 5? I don’t know. Nor do you. Jeremiah Farrell, a former professor of mathematics at Butler University and creator of what is considered by many to be the greatest crossword puzzle ever, didn’t know back in 1996 either, so he hedged his bet.
HUMOR
Jerry passed away in 2022, but he left behind what Hoosier Will Shortz called his favorite crossword puzzle of all time. This is quite a compliment from a man who edited and created thousands of these brain teasers.
The puzzle appeared in the New York Times on Election Day in November 1996, the day of the Bob Dole and Bill Clinton presidential matchup.
Professor Farrell, puzzle solver and creator, had done several Sunday puzzles for The New York Times. All Times’ puzzles are carefully edited.
That’s why Jerry’s entry caused quite a stir. One of the clues (39 across) read: Lead story in tomorrow’s newspaper. It was a prediction of who would win. The uproar came from both sides. It seemed like intentional bias.
BOBDOLE or CLINTON. Note that both answers had seven letters. But how could they both work? That’s where Jerry’s genius was evident. All the down clues were designed so that two different solutions would work. Shortz called it an “amazing feat, possibly the most creative crossword ever.”
Here are the clues and the alternatives:
39 Down: Black Halloween animal (Could be Cat or Bat)
40 Down: French word (Lui or Oui)
41 Down: Provider of support (IRA or Bra, and that’s my favorite)
23 Down: Sewing shop purchase (Yarn or Yard)
27 Down: Short writings (Bits or Bios)
“BOBDOLE or CLINTON. Note that both answers had seven letters. But how could they both work? That’s where Jerry’s genius was evident.”
– DICK WOLFSIE
35 Down: Trumpet (Boast or Blast)
42 Down: Much debated political initials (NRA or ERA)
Professor Farrell found seven such clues, but most people who did the puzzle did not realize there were alternative answers that could spell BOBDOLE_ELECTED or CLINTON_ELECTED. As noted, many complained that this was an inappropriate clue, showing favoritism by the puzzle creator and The Times.
I manufactured something similar with DTRUMP and HARRIS. Here’s what I came up with.
Show of disapproval: Hiss or Diss Body part: Arm or Toe
Informer: Rat (I only need one solution here)
A sports judge (Abbreviation): Ref or Ump Type of group: Ilk or Mob
A close relative (Slang): Sis or Pop
How’d I do? Notice how the alternative spelling can give us both candidates: HARRIS or DTRUMP. Of course, I would also have to create the entire puzzle, but I’m 77, so I’m not sure I have the time.
So, who will win the election? I don’t have a clue.
I have six.
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Blueprint for Improvement: Bright and beautiful Zionsville kitchen
Commentary by Larry Greene
Built in 1998, this kitchen in Zionsville’s Austin Oakes neighborhood needed a refresh. Through modern aesthetics and efficient functionality, the outcome is an inviting and practical space that radiates brightness and beauty, significantly elevating the homeowners’ everyday living experience.
THE BLUEPRINT
• White perimeter cabinetry offers timeless style, complemented by warm wood tones on the island and bar for a touch of organic warmth.
• The reimagined appliance layout enables the inclusion of a statement double range with custom hood, establishing a functional focal point.
• Smart storage solutions, including a knife block drawer, tiered utility drawers, utensil pull-outs and roll-out shelves keep essentials close at hand while maintaining a clutter-free appearance.
• The integrated quartz counter and backsplash provide the sophisticated appeal of natural stone without the upkeep.
Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.
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