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ON YOUR MARK: HSE TRACK & FIELD STAR NOAH MALONE EXCELS DESPITE RARE EYE CONDITION

6 We The People: HSE & FHS Prepare 22 Forging Ahead: Local Blacksmith For Nationals After Taking Top Honors at Statewide Competition

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10 On Your Mark: HSE Track & Field

Star Noah Malone Excels Despite Rare Eye Condition

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We the People HSE & FHS Prepare For Nationals After Taking Top Honors at Statewide Competition Writer / Julie Young Photography Provided

When it comes to the issues that matter to all Americans, young people are more engaged than ever, especially at area high schools who recently took top honors at the We the People State Championship competition. Janet Chandler, We the People sponsor at Hamilton Southeastern High School, says the fact that her students are the current champions while neighboring Fishers placed as the First Runner-Up showcases the caliber of program both schools have cultivated. “It speaks well for our district that students want to promote civil discourse about politics today,” she says.

We the People is a national program that was launched in 1987 to commemorate the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. It is designed to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation’s elementary and secondary students through interactive strategies, relevant content and simulated congressional hearings that allow participants to argue the finer points of the country’s original bylaws in a competitive environment. By competition rule, it is to be a co-curricular class and both schools have offered the program to students since 2002. Elizabeth Paternoster, We the People coach at Fishers High School says she has 29 students on her team and they have become very engaged in the content that is presented in class. In addition, community experts in the various topics volunteer their

“It speaks well for our district that students want to promote civil discourse about politics today.” Janet Chandler 6 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / FEBRUARY 2019 / atFishers.com

time to serve as advisors to the team and prepare them for the competition ahead. “Practice sessions start in October and Fishers has won the state finals in three of the past six years,” Paternoster says. “The high school finals are extremely competitive in Indiana, and Janet and I sit down a few years ago with the ultimate goal of having both schools in the top spots.” The two began hosting the We the People Mudsock competition in order to give both teams more experience before the statewide competition and when their dream came true this year, she says it felt great. “They did a great job testifying on issues such as immigration reform, increasing power of the executive branch, division in Congress and society today, free speech, due process and much more,” Paternoster says. Chandler says the competition is not for the faint of heart. “Students are expected to articulate multiple sides of complicated

issues, present prepared testimony and respond to questions from a panel of judges,” she says. And while her 21 seniors are gearing up for the national competition in April, if Indiana receives a wild card, then the Fishers team will be invited to compete as well. “Last year, Fishers finished first while HSE earned third place honors so we are very excited to be competing in the Nationals,” she adds. Charles R. Dunlap, executive director of the Indiana Bar Foundation says the We the People education model has been shown to increase civic participation for students as they become adults and feels that We the People students are an inspiration to all. “These students instill hope and confidence in our next generation of leaders,” he says.

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STRAIGHT OUT OF MOM’S KITCHEN B U RR ITOS & BEER OF F ERS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN DISHE S Writer / Matt Keating Photographer / Michael Durr

of extremely loyal customers since they opened in 2014.

Ana Esqueda, the owner of Burritos & Beer, 14094 Trade Center Drive, Fishers, says the title of her restaurant leaves no doubt as to what’s popular on their menu.

“We’re a family-owned company,” Esqueda says. “We also own two additional companies: a construction company since 2004 (AEF Construction Inc.), and a crane company since 2006 (AEF Crane Services, LLC). Our offices for those are located here in Fishers as well.”

“Our customers love our steak burritos, and most of them add our queso,” Esqueda says. “They also love and are obsessed with our jalapeño ranch salsa. They add it to everything: our burritos, quesadillas, tacos, taco salads and chips.”

But Burritos & Beer has a special place in her heart. She wants to continue to keep things special with new food items on the menu.

Burritos & Beer has attracted a large number “We introduced tortas (Mexican 8 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / FEBRUARY 2019 / atFishers.com

sandwiches) at the beginning of the year, and they’ve become one of our customers’ favorites,” Esqueda says. “I love all of our menu items, but the ones I eat most often are our shrimp tacos, burritos and nachos. They’re full of flavor.” Esqueda adds that Burritos & Beer has traditional items that are found in the heart of Mexico, and also Baja, California and New Mexico. Their Tortilla Soup is not to be missed. Another excellent menu item is the Grilled Quesadillas, served in a flour tortilla with cheese and fresh Pico de Gallo, topped

with sour cream and a choice of delicious filling. The flavorful food has been one of the main reasons the restaurant has been so successful. “The community response has been very positive,” Esqueda says. “Our customers love our food. It is very rewarding when they let us know how much they like our food. We don’t do much advertising. Our best advertising has been word-of-mouth. Our sales have increased on average by 25 percent each year since we opened.” Esqueda adds that she can’t say enough positive things about Fishers. “Fishers has been our home for the last 13 years,” Esqueda says. “We live here and work here, and we have been able to thrive in this community. We are so excited for all the economic growth our city is having.”

“Our rice is not precooked, like in many other Mexican restaurants. Our beans, salsas and guacamole are not canned or pre-made,” Esqueda says. “We have lots of choices that our customers can choose from.” Burritos & Beer Restaurant is located at 14094 Trade Center Drive in Fishers. You can give them a call at 317-573-8003 or visit them online at burritosbeer.com.

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On YOUR MARK HSE Track & Field Star NOah MalOne Excels Despite Rare Eye COnditiOn Writer / Josh Brown Photographer / Brian Brosmer

At just 17 years old, Noah Malone is already one of the fastest high school runners in Indiana. The difference between this Hamilton Southeastern High School junior and other runners, though — Malone is sprinting through finish lines that he can’t even see. In the summer of 2015, Malone was at a junior Olympics track and field meet when he looked up at the scoreboard to see his times and realized that his vision was suddenly blurry. Not thinking too much of it then, he arrived for his first day of school later in August only to find out that he couldn’t see or read the board in his classroom either.

After a visit to the eye doctor, Malone was diagnosed with Leber hereditary optic neuropathy — an inherited form of vision loss that has left him legally blind. It was a nerve-wracking revelation for Malone at the time. “We thought I just needed glasses or contacts,” Malone says. “But when I got to the eye doctor for tests, I couldn’t see anything. It was shocking to me because it all happened so fast.” Because the visual impairment affects his optic nerves, glasses or contacts don’t work for Malone. Thankfully, his condition has plateaued, and he will never go completely blind. Still, the visual impairment has been a huge life change in his day to day, much less running. 10 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / FEBRUARY 2019 / atFishers.com

Malone describes what he sees as the opposite of tunnel vision. He has retained some of his peripheral vision but looking at anything straight on is most difficult for him. “I can see good enough to maneuver and get around,” Malone says. “Small details, though, are very hard to see. The worst days of it were early on when I first had it my eighth grade and freshman years. Living with this for three or four years now, I’ve been able to adjust to life.” Throughout the school week, Malone spends most of his day at the Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired for classes there before taking the bus back to HSE to finish his final two periods for the day.

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Malone has not let his eye condition slow him down in the least bit. Quite the opposite, he has excelled at track and field and continues chasing down his goals each year. Malone has loved running ever since he was a kid. His mother saw him running around in the backyard one day and thought it would be something fun for him to do competitively. His parents soon realized he was rather quick on his feet. After competing and reaching regionals in the fourth grade, Malone’s passion for running had fully blossomed. “I take track as a platform to be competitive,” Malone says. “I’ve always enjoyed running. I knew it would be something I would continue doing.” His freshman year at HSE, barely a year after being diagnosed with his eye condition, Malone set new HSE records for the 100 and 200-meter dash. “I didn’t expect anything close to that kind of success my freshman year,” Malone says. “I don’t think a freshman at HSE had ever broken two track records before that. It was really a huge confidence boost for me. I actually broke my own records again my sophomore year. Breaking records is always a fun goal to chase after.” This past year, Malone finished just twotenths of a second away from a state championship in the 100 and finished fourth in the 200 at state. Topping off his summer, he also traveled to Arizona to participate in the Paralympics with Team USA. atFishers.com / FEBRUARY 2019 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 11

“Making the Paralympic team was my biggest goal in 2018,” Malone says. “It means a lot to represent our country. Most of the people I competed against were older, some in their 30s. It was intimidating at first, but it was really exciting, too. It was amazing meeting other Paralympic runners and hearing their stories. I made a lot of friends in that community.” Recently, Malone was also named the 2018 U.S. Paralympics Track & Field High School Male Track Athlete of the Year. It is the second time on the All-American list for Malone as he took home the award beating out runners across the entire nation. “It was a complete surprise,” he says. “It means a lot to me to win that award. It’s a benchmark I’ve wanted to reach. It makes me want to work harder this year and maintain that top spot.” Malone’s accomplishments have not come without hard work and dedication. The optic neuropathy condition changed everything about Malone’s workout, practice and meet routines. One big change came in the 4x1 meet. Malone, being the fastest runner, has always been the anchor on his team — the last one to grab the baton to finish out the race. With his eye condition, he could no longer see his teammate coming and know when to grab the baton. So, his coach developed an audible signal to let him know when the baton comes. It’s a practice that he still uses today.

“It was extremely hard making those adjustments early on,” Malone says. On meet days Malone has a unique routine. It starts the day before his competitions. He always eats a spud from McAlister’s for dinner before every meet. At the meet, Malone makes sure he is stretching and staying on his feet. He also listens to a tailored playlist, usually including J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, to get amped up for the day. A crucial part of his preparation at meets includes arriving early to walk the track and get a feel for the turns, the look of the track and making sure he is aware of where the finish line is. “People have asked, ‘If you are legally blind

how can you see the lines?’” Malone says. “I can see the lines on the track. Some tracks are better than others depending on the colors. In a 100 meter, obviously, I run straight, but for a 200, the curve can be difficult sometimes. The biggest challenge for me though is the finish line. Sometimes I’ve thought the finish line was maybe two meters before it really was and slowed down too early. Walking the track before the meet really helps me get a feel of where everything is.” But when the race starts, Malone hits his stride and everything is a blur — both literally and figuratively. “When I have a really good race, I don’t remember anything at all from it,” Malone says. “I try not to think too much while I’m running and just be in the moment.” With the indoor track season already in full swing, he is looking towards even bigger goals in 2019 and beyond. Malone wants to finish strong for a state championship this year. Beyond that, he aspires to run for a D1 school in college. Along the way, he hopes people who hear his story are inspired and realize that anyone can accomplish their goals despite any limitations they think they have. “My condition will never slow down my goals,” Malone says. “If you work hard, good things come.”

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11 RESTAURANTS PERFECT FOR A ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S DATE Writer / Shelly Bergman

1. LOUVINO 8626 E 116th St, Fishers, IN (317) 598-5160 Tuesday - Thursday 5 PM - 9:30 PM Friday 4:30 PM - 10 PM Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM / 4:30 PM - 10 PM Sunday 10 AM - 2 PM / 4:30 PM - 9 PM 1/2 OFF Bottles Under $100 every Sunday! SPECIAL: Chef’s Prefixed 4-course meal with optional wine pairings $50 per person. They will be serving this Valentine’s Special on Friday and Saturday as well. Along with their amazing drink selection half of the menu changes about every two months to ensure they are using seasonal and fresh ingredients. LouVino’s menu is comprised of many shareable plates that are heavily influenced from the South and the Coulter’s (owners) home state of Georgia.

2. PETERSON’S 7690 E 96th St, Fishers, IN (317) 598-8863 Monday - Thursday 5 PM - 9:30 PM Friday and Saturday 5 PM - 10 PM Sunday Closed SPECIAL: Start the night off with true French Champagne and finish it off with chocolate covered strawberries and special desserts. Peterson’s will be offering a Steak and Lobster feature as well as a Fillet feature. They’ll have extended dining with seating beginning at 4 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. Peterson’s is an independent restaurant renowned for prime steaks, fresh seafood and a wine library of more than 400 labels.

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3. ANTHONY’S CHOPHOUSE 201 W Main St, Carmel, IN (317) 740-0900 Monday - Saturday 4:30 PM - 10 PM Sunday 4:30 - 9 PM SPECIAL: $85/Person Four Course Chef’s Menu. Anthony’s Chophouse is a familyowned restaurant with unparalleled views of downtown Carmel. They are an innovative take on a traditional steakhouse that redefines the modern fine-dining experience by serving classic steakhouse cuisine with a unique spin alongside signature cocktails to the Indianapolis area.

4. OCEAN PRIME 8555 N River Rd #100, Indianapolis, IN (317) 569-0975 Monday - Thursday 5 PM - 10 PM Friday - Saturday 5 PM - 11 PM Sunday 5 PM - 9 PM Lounge 4 PM - Close SPECIAL: Two special Valentine’s Day features including an 8oz Wagyu Fillet with Truffle Shrimp Scampi and a Sea Bass feature with Lobster Risotto. The dessert feature will be bread pudding. Ocean Prime is an awardwinning modern American restaurant and lounge from renowned restaurateur Cameron Mitchell. With stunning settings, a vibrant energy, an impressive menu of seafood and steaks and truly exceptional service, Ocean Prime is an ideal place to socialize, celebrate and indulge.

5. DIVVY 71 City Center Dr, Carmel, IN (317) 706-0000 Complimentary Valet Service at Carmel City Center Tuesday - Saturday evening Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 10 PM Friday - Saturday 11 AM - 11 PM SPECIAL: The menu features contemporary American small plates focusing on a dining experience to be shared, hence the name ‘divvy’. Co-owner and Chef Richelle Rider explains, “I want people with special dietary needs to be able to enjoy dining out and not feel limited. Dining out is something that is needed in life. It is a form of entertainment. I want everyone to enjoy themselves.” Richelle is degreed in nutrition and dietetics and has been named one of “Indy’s Top 10 Chefs.”

7. STONECREEK DINING 4450 Weston Pointe Dr #150, Zionsville, IN (317) 873-9700 Hamilton Town Center, 13904 Town Center Blvd #900, Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 770-1170 Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 10 PM Friday - Saturday 11 AM - 11 PM Sunday 11 AM - 9 PM SPECIAL: Reservations highly recommended as they’ve already started booking for this special evening. They will have a special Valentine’s appetizer as well as dessert and a few featured entrees for your romantic evening. Stone Creek Dining Company Zionsville and Noblesville blends elegance and comfort with incredible food and excellent service. The menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, seafood, pastas, steaks, chops and chicken. The luxurious decor and ideal location make Stone Creek a perfect setting for a romantic evening out.

8. THE ITALIAN HOUSE ON PARK 9407, 219 Park St, Westfield, IN (317) 804-5619 Tuesday - Thursday 5 PM - 9:30 PM Friday - Saturday 4 PM - 10 PM Sunday & Monday Closed. No Valentine’s Day special but very intimate for your romantic Valentine’s Date night. The Italian House on Park is located in the Grand Junction neighborhood in Westfield. “We try to take care of our guests and make them feel at home. We are upscale but not stuffy,” explains general manager Jim Nethercott. The cozy spot serves Italian cuisine right here in Central Indiana. Nethercott says all the people who once lived in this home have come back for pasta and wine!

6. GRINDSTONE PUBLIC HOUSE 101 N 10th St, Noblesville, IN (317) 774-5740 Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 10 PM Friday & Saturday 11 AM - 11 PM Sunday 11 AM - 9 PM

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Cortona’s Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar is Italian comfort food straight from Italy. Featured dishes highlight food and wine from the Tuscan region. The restaurant is one of the first truly authentic Italian spots to open in Fortville. All pasta entrees include housemade noodles and sauces. The Italian restaurant offers white-tablecloth dining and a cozy ambiance.

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10. PROVISION 2721 E 86th St Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN (317) 843-6105 Monday - Thursday 4 PM - 10 PM Friday - Saturday 4 PM - 11 PM Sunday 4 PM - 9 PM High-end pick for imaginative New American dishes & a big wine list in industrial-chic surrounds. Provision’s menu includes locally sourced products from Fischer Farms, Tyner Pond Farms, and Confectionaries, all passionate partners in regional restaurant development and growth in Indianapolis. They also showcase locally-grown produce from Cunningham Restaurant Group’s own CRG Grow Greenhouse. Make a full date of it and snag a room at the Ironworks Hotel where Provision resides.

11. RAIL 211 Park St, Westfield, IN (317) 804-8555 Tuesday - Friday 11 AM - 2:30 PM (lunch) 5 PM - 9 PM (dinner) Saturday 11 AM - 9 PM Sunday & Monday Closed SPECIAL: Prefixed menu that will be posted on their Facebook Page. This location is highly coveted for Valentine’s Day for their intimate ambiance and amazing food. Farmto-table New American dishes are served at this quaint venue in a onetime barn with a patio. Many of the ingredients locally sourced in Westfield and there isn’t a bad choice on the menu.

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9 W I N T E R T R E N D S TO T R Y N O W

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I don’t know about you, but I feel like the temperature in Indy dropped drastically this year. I was ready for the change in weather though because my chunky knit sweaters were calling my name, although I might have a different opinion as the weather gets colder. If you’re like me, you’re probably having a slightly difficult time rolling out of bed in the morning to get dressed for the day. Your warm bed probably sounds much better

than putting on your work clothes and heading out into the crisp winter morning. To give you some inspiration, I wanted to share a few winter trends that are easy to include in your wardrobe this year. 1. STATEMENT JACKETS

I have to be honest in saying that I don’t always love to feel like a marshmallow in my winter coat and driving in it is the worst. It does keep me warm, but it’s great to have some variety with statement coats. We’ve seen the teddy jacket all over Instagram and Pinterest so that’s the one FEBRUARY 2019

I’m adding to my coat closet this year. It’s soft, generally not too bulky and easy to layer. Statement coats are great for the day when you want to actually wear your coat as part of your outfit. 2. SHERPAS

Oh, they’re back! And still just as cozy. This was a trend we saw in every store last winter. It seemed like these oversized, cuddly pullovers were designed in every color, with pockets or without pockets. Sherpas are great for your weekend running around or your evening routine with your kiddos.

3. PLEATED SKIRTS

Now hear me out before you think, “no way.” Pleated skirts were seen all over the runways for winter this year. They are being styled with sweaters, band tees and moto jackets, turtlenecks and statement coats. I personally love these skirts because the length is appropriate for work or cocktail hour and the shoe possibilities are endless to complete the look. These skirts are also great for the holiday parties you have coming up. 4. OVERSIZED CARDIGANS

8. BLAZERS

Bring on the blazers because this is a wardrobe essential. I personally rock blazers with band tees, lace tanks, regular white tees or even over sweaters. You can do so much with this piece in your daily life and transition it across seasons so, for me, it’s a must. 9. PLAID

It’s the last trend I want to highlight, but probably one of the most relatable for those of us in Indy who enjoy a good sweater or

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“I have always loved making things, even when I was a kid,” he says. “I got into metalworking more as a teenager. A friend and mentor gifted me the forge many years ago, and I’ve been doing it ever since.” Forging is a lost art. You would likely be hard pressed to find anyone else around the Hamilton County area that takes it on full time, much less with an old coal forge. Gadd, for the most part, is self-taught in forging, woodworking and metalworking, aside from a few mentors and friends along the way. Creating and forging has always been somewhat of an escape from reality for Gadd. At a young age, he lost his father and four other siblings to a hereditary form of cancer. “I didn’t know then, but it was a good way to cope,” he says. “I actually put it down for a while after my dad died, and I joined the army. When I got out in 2005, I moved here to Fishers and got back into art. It has been a healthy way to deal with those things.” Gadd creates all kinds of pieces through woodworking and forging. He enjoys making musical instruments, like banjos. But he specializes in fullyfunctioning, historic guns. “I like creating things that have a life of their own once I have finished them,” Gadd says. “I really enjoy making the historic guns. These are guns from the 17th or 18th century, and they are all handmade. All the details and pieces have to fit just right for them to fire and function properly.” Gadd’s love for historic guns has led to memberships in several shooting clubs as well. He is a member of the National Long Rifle Muzzle Loading FEBRUARY 2019

Association. That group has been around since the 20s. Each year, in the spring and fall, Gadd participates in competitions in Friendship, Indiana. Each participant in the competition brings their own, handmade guns to shoot. “The competitions are always fun,” he says. “It’s great to meet people in that community, too. There is a lot of history involved there.” Gadd also creates unique pieces for clients. Through his website or Facebook page, people sometimes reach out to him about creating certain items. He prices his work based on the time it takes for each project. The asks are sometimes interesting ones. An older lady once approached Gadd at Allisonville Nursery, Garden & Home to ask if he could make her a steel mask. He also teaches forging classes for those interested in learning how to create pieces like locks, crosses or bigger items like knives and other weapons or tools. Gadd’s forging prowess recently got him some national attention. Earlier in 2018, a friend told Gadd about a new Discovery Channel show that pitted smiths against one another in a timed competition. Gadd applied, on a whim, not really thinking too much about it. He was surprised to get a phone call a few weeks later. After several other interviews, he was one of a small group of smiths

across the country selected to participate on the new show — “Master of Arms.” Gadd was flown out to a location for about four days for filming of the show. “It was a pretty extensive interview process,” Gadd says. “So, getting selected was pretty cool. I knew going into the show, the biggest competition would be the clock. There were three competitors pitted against one another in a three to six-hour challenge. I didn’t make it too far, but it was a fun experience — exciting and stressful. The directors and staff were awesome. It was great to just see how a show is put together, too.”

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Gadd appeared on the first episode of the show, which aired Nov. 2. He enjoyed a watch party with friends and family at Wooden Bear Brewing at Geist to celebrate. “About 50 people showed up for the watch party,” Gadd says. “It was a lot of fun. It was weird seeing myself on TV, though.” Looking back, Gadd credits his father for where he is at today with his work. “He worked hard to provide and didn’t come home till late at night,” Gadd says. “We didn’t have as much time to do stuff together. But he had noticed my hobbies. I came home from school one day and he had gotten me a set of tools, carving knives, paint brushes and things like that. He was always my biggest supporter.”

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Fishers Receives Statewide Cultural District Designation Writer & Photography / Jocelyn Vare

Downtown Fishers has seen many changes since it was first given the name “Nickel Plate District” in 2012. The amphitheater was built (and quickly expanded) to host music, movies and performances that draw large crowds. Central Green is the place for lunchtime music concerts and the Pocket Park is where families enjoy ice cream cones and chalk art. Electrical boxes are painted with vibrant colors in the Nickel Plate District. City Hall doubles as an art gallery, featuring new exhibits from local and regional artists. Colorful banners decorate street light poles and parking garages. Visitors of all ages experiment with art materials at the Ignite Studio in the lower level of the Fishers library. The Nickel Plate District’s special event

calendar is always full, too. Downtown merchants, artists and performers present an annual “Arts Crawl” each summer, an evening of artwork and performances hosted by more than 20 local businesses. The two-day Blues Fest music festival brings local and national acts to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Spark!Fishers debuted last summer to become a new patriotic community celebration in the Nickel Plate District. In just a few years, Fishers’ downtown district has evolved into a special hub of community art and culture, now recognized by the State of Indiana. The Indiana Arts Commission recently confirmed the Nickel Plate District’s importance to Fishers by designating it as a Statewide Cultural District. atFishers.com / FEBRUARY 2019 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 29

This designation has only been granted to nine other communities in Indiana since the program was initiated in 2010. The designation is not easy to achieve, either. It is granted through a vote of the board of the Indiana Arts Commission after an intense application and review process. A Statewide Cultural District must be a well-

recognized area of a community in which there is a high concentration of cultural assets that anchor the area. Many Fishers residents would consider the amphitheater as the community’s favorite gathering place and anchor of the Nickel Plate District.

a Statewide Cultural District signifies an ongoing commitment to the development and sustainability of the Nickel Plate District as a community cultural asset.

Now, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) has considered the entire Nickel Plate District as a special community place as well. IAC is a State of Indiana agency and premier arts leader for the state. IAC states that the Statewide Cultural District designation is an opportunity for a community to showcase their quality of life and utilize the arts as an engine for economic and community growth. “This designation enables a community to enhance the visibility of its creative and economic prosperity,” says IAC Executive Director Lewis C. Ricci.

The other nine Indiana communities that have received the designation are wellknown arts and cultural destinations. They include Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District, Columbus Arts District, Madison Arts and Cultural District, Nashville Arts and Entertainment District, Tippecanoe Arts and Cultural District (Lafayette / West Lafayette), NoCo Arts & Cultural District ( Jeffersonville) and Terre Haute Arts & Cultural District. Two designated districts are Fishers’ Hamilton County neighbors, the Carmel Art & Design District and Noblesville Cultural Arts District.

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from the Indiana Arts Commission,” says Leah McGrath, Fishers’ Deputy Mayor. “This is such an exciting moment for our community. This designation signifies not only our commitment to advancing the arts and culture in Fishers but is also recognition of the vibrancy and cultural significance of the Nickel Plate District.” The Nickel Plate District’s art and cultural experiences continue to grow. Just last month, a new art-focused business opened in the district, near the new mural by Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt on Maple Street. High Frequency Arts is the dream of owner Jill Lehman and a unique gem in the Nickel Plate District. It is a modern, contemporary and refreshingly abstract art gallery, consultant, creative gathering hub and event venue. It is an enterprise driven by art and creativity and is inspiring the Fishers community already. “The Nickel Plate District is our city center and fills us with a sense of nostalgia and vitality around its future,” Lehman says. “We saw it as the ideal location to build a thriving arts and gallery district and are excited to be a part of it.” No matter where you roam in the Nickel Plate District, you are sure to discover surprises of art, design and music. High Frequency Arts, The Art Gallery in City Hall, The NPD Amp, The Farmers Market, Gallery 116, Ignite Studio and many more await you. As a new Statewide Cultural District, Fishers is proud to call the Nickel Plate District our home for the arts of all kinds.

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With a chic, calming and sophisticated atmosphere and a team of knowledgeable stylists ready to keep you on the cusp of the latest trends, Flirt Salon & Spa is a go-to for all of your beauty needs. Owner Leslie Sublett first opened Flirt Salon & Spa in 2001 around the same time that the city of Indianapolis opened the bridge between Allisonville Road and Keystone Avenue and right from the start, it proved to be a huge success. In 2006, Sublett decided to purchase land in Fishers and build a new facility, hoping that her clients would follow her to the new location at Crosspoint Commons Road.

“I was taking a big chance,” she says. “There weren’t a lot of businesses out here back then. Still, I just felt that the area was growing. I liked the fact that it was close to I-69 and I already had a lot of clients who were from the Fishers, Carmel and Geist areas so I knew this would be a central location.” It was a hunch that turned out to be correct and for the next two years, Sublett’s salon continued to grow and thrive. Then the economy began to fell apart and she saw a number of salons and day spas close as patrons tightened their budgets. Still, Flirt Salon & Spa continued to grow. New stylists joined the team. Sublett’s success story continued. “I admit, I was scared at the time that it 32 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / FEBRUARY 2019 / atFishers.com

wouldn’t continue on a growth pattern, but the business is still thriving. I’m very blessed,” she says. “I thank God every day for my success.” Sublett attributes part of that success to the welcoming atmosphere and great vibe that exists throughout the salon. Unlike similar businesses that opt for individual booth space, which separates stylists and clients, Flirt Salon & Spa has an open concept where clients can see new styles on other customers and ideas can be exchanged in a friendly environment. “They feel good when they walk in and they feel good when they walk out,” Sublett says. Flirt Salon & Spa offers the full range of

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Work on a two-county White River Vision Plan coincides with the release of the film. “The planning team has met with hundreds of individuals who live near or are passionate about this river during this planning period,” says Hamilton County Tourism President & CEO Brenda Myers. “Nothing we have done in the visioning process captures the community conversations about this river as these three films have.” Leah Nahmias, director of programs and community engagement at Indiana Humanities, says “We are excited to debut these films, made in Indiana by Hoosier filmmakers, which show views of the river and perspectives on the White River watershed you never knew existed. We hope they awaken new appreciation of the White River and spark meaningful conversations about its future.” Here is a list of the films and filmmakers: “Braided with the Current” by Katelyn Calhoun and Hannah Hodges: Katelyn Calhoun has spent the past five years in Indianapolis creating documentary content. She is currently in pre-production for an Appalachian Trail short documentary, (Tr) alias. Hannah Hodges co-founded and runs Hodges Marketing Solutions, a digital marketing agency, with her husband Mark. She

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Everyone needs a role model in life but not everyone has one. Fishers resident, Yogesh “Yogi” Sethi is changing that with the new organization he founded, America’s Role Models, Inc. Yogi and his wife, Hina, founded the organization in 2017, a project several years in the making. The husband and wife team were born and raised in India. When Hina’s family relocated to the United States in Carmel, the two lost touch. But years later, Hina never forgot Yogi. She kept in touch with a friend back home in India who promised to get a letter to Yogi through his brother. Yogi eventually got the letter, and the two reconnected. Yogi relocated to Indiana, they planned their future shortly after and married in 2002.

was something present in both cultures that left them questioning how they could make a change. “We noticed women in both cultures were affected by inequality,” Sethi says. “We both realized we need to find a platform that promotes empowerment.” Yogi and Hina also noticed another faction besides women that needed help with empowerment. People of diverse ethnic backgrounds, youth, people in need of

In the United States, both had their fair share of challenges assimilating to a new culture. Ironically, it wasn’t the differences in the culture that stood out to them, it 36 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / FEBRUARY 2019 / atFishers.com

The Sethis took a broader look and discovered some shocking statistics. “We looked at the numbers and we realized inequality affects even more people than we thought,” Sethi says. “That’s what gave me the fire to fight.” Eager to get started, Yogi established the America’s Role Models Foundation. He connected with Sheryl Matthys, a successful broadcaster, life coach and founder of the organization Successful Women Made Here. Matthys connected Yogi with a group of women involved in beauty pageants. “We met some women who’d been through some rough patches in their lives and overcame them,” Sethi says. That’s where he got the idea to put on a Gala, a beauty pageant. “All twelve women wanted to be a part of it.”

the type of mental health issues that result in homicides or suicides.” The ARM Foundation plans to spread its message through presentations to schools and corporations. The organization is also establishing a network of life coaches available to help people in need of academic support, career support or support through a crisis. Several events are in the works, and the organization’s website will be updated with details.

The ARM foundation secured sponsorship, and the first annual Gala, Bellezza Gala, was held Friday, August 31, 2018. The dinner was followed by music and dance performances, an empowerment-themed fashion show and several inspirational speakers promoting empowerment.

enormous pressure to achieve company goals and they work long hours, which creates a lack of life balance. We want to work to promote awareness of how to achieve a balance and not become burned out. Not having that balance puts people at risk for mental health issues,

The Gala was just the beginning. Hina is the owner of Ambiance Medical Day Spa in Fishers. She has spent years empowering women through beauty. “At the spa, Hina’s mission is always to treat all customers as equal,” Sethi says. “We had an already existing business to spread our platform.” The ARM platform for the empowerment of women, youth and families in need works to provide education and awareness about gender equality and ethnic diversity. But it goes deeper. “We’re all humans, and we all need help in creating balance in our lives,” Sethi says. “I see how much stress and anxiety is in our daily lives, which goes for youth and adults. The youth of today have tremendous pressure to achieve good grades. I earned medals for my academic achievement and I want to motivate youth to get that too. “Adults are under fire, too. They’re under atFishers.com / FEBRUARY 2019 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 37

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EXISTING and NEW MOVERS in the Fishers Community Introducing the first-ever annual directory and relocation guide for the

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▶ Welcome to Fishers – Resources and information for newcomers

our regular city-wide distribution, we will be mailing copies throughout

▶ Fishers Map – Highlight major roads, neighborhoods, schools, and parks

the year to the following people: ▶ New movers: We are purchasing a list of new homeowners each month and mailing them a complimentary copy via First Class USPS.

▶ Education – Public and private school options, childcare ▶ Restaurants – Local Townies restaurant guide

▶ Relocation requests: Through our website, people looking to relocate to Fishers can request a FREE copy to be mailed to them.

▶ Where to Shop – Guide to local boutiques, shopping centers, and retailers

TARGETED DISTRIBUTION:

▶ Healthcare – Finding a doctor, dentist, chiropractor, and wellness support

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Direct mailed to all Fishers residents

▶ Leisure & Recreation – Golf courses, arts, sports & athletics, parks

Online requests from new movers New movers to 46038 and 46037 mailed out monthly

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Realtors, relocation companies, and real estate developers Home builders and new home communities Online relocation requests throughout the year TOTAL PRINTED COPIES: 22,000 Tom@TownePost.com | 317-810-0011 x. 2 | 11216 Fall Creek Rd. #125 , Indianapolis, IN 46256

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