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With over 25 years in leadership positions, home imporvement industry, home design and sales, the transition to real estate was a very natural evolution for Todd. His background in the home industry allows him to bring that expertise to his clients when working to find the right home. He recognizes the value and trust clients place in him everyday to exceed their expectations, and ensure that the home buying experience is as fun and stress free as possible.

MEET REAL ESTATE BROKER JOY HARRIS A 27 YEAR EXPERI-

In his free time, Todd enjoys visiting Michigan, tinkering with his Jeep, and working out. He and his wife Amy have maintained residency in Fishers for the last 15 years and have two teenage sons at FishersHigh School

A recent client stated:

“ Todd knows his stuff and is a pleasure to work with. He makes you feel like a friend instead of just a business partner. I am hoping we never move again; but if we do, Todd will be our first call.” “

HARRIS Associate Broker ANDREA MARTIN Listing/Closing Coordinator

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MEET JUSTIN BIEHL

THE NEW OWNER OF GEIST MAGAZINE

Geist Magazine has a new owner, Justin Biehl, who says he is extremely excited about taking over the franchise.

Biehl says he wants to build upon the already highly successful magazine and continue its success.

Towne Post Network Founders Tom and Jeanne Britt recently sold the franchise rights to Biehl, who has experience in real estate, and who has also been involved in youth athletics.

Biehl says he loves his neighborhood.

“I have lived in the Fishers/Geist area for over 20 years,” Biehl says. “When I purchased the magazines from Tom and Jeanne, I saw the great financial opportunity with the magazines, and I also really liked how the magazines and stories are a good reflection of our community, and the people who live and work in it.”

Biehl’s wealth of business experience is a valuable asset to the future of the franchise.

“I have been in the real estate industry for 20 years, mainly servicing the Hamilton and Hancock County areas,” Biehl says. “So I have a strong background in sales and customer service.”

In addition to running Geist Magazine, Biehl will also be launching a new Hancock County Magazine next spring.

Biehl has high praise for the founders of the magazine.

“Tom did a fantastic job of using his magazines as a voice to communicate in the community, and I’m excited to continue that voice along with putting my own personal style into future publications,” Biehl says.

Biehl notes that Tom has been working with him to get him acclimated and networked. Meanwhile, Tom and Jeanne are also looking to expand Towne Post Network nationally, which they are excited about.

“We aren’t going anywhere,” Tom Britt says. “After publishing the Geist Magazine for 19 years, we decided to let someone else that can commit the time to the publication take it over. I’ll still be involved locally, but with just a different focus of growing the Towne Post Network nationally.”

When he isn’t working, Biehl says he enjoys spending time with his family, coaching, and dining out at his favorite local restaurants.

“I’m the father of three teenage boys, Nate, 18, Noah, 16, and Evan, 15,” Biehl says. “I am also the high school Mudsock rugby board president, and I have coached youth sports in the area for over 15 years. I also love to play golf and travel. Eating out is also something I really enjoy. FoxGardin Family Kitchen and Murphys PubHouse are two of my favorite hangouts in the area.”

To welcome Biehl as the new owner or find out more information, email him at justin@townepost.com, or check out Geist Magazine’s Facebook page.

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INTERIOR DESIGN, REIMAGINED

DOVETAIL GROUP TAKES A PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO DESIGN AND REMODELING

Just like a dovetail joint in woodworking, Dovetail Group’s Co-Founders and Senior Interior Designers found that their individual areas of expertise easily fit and work well together. Liz has a background in home furnishings, finishes and fixtures, while Kayla has experience with construction management and interior design. Combining their skill sets resulted in a unique business that not only provides services for interior design and remodels, but also provides support for furnishings and decor.

The concept of blending two aspects of the furnishing and decor industry that are usually separate has paid off. Clients appreciate a full scope of services, which range from initial planning through trade installations including cabinetry, countertop surfaces, lighting and plumbing fixtures, plus finishing touches of furnishings and decor. After being in business since 2015, the firm recently moved to East New Market Street in the Village of WestClay. Although it is a new location, the building is familiar.

“The move was destiny,” Kayla says. “It was meant to be. In 2016 we were designers for the space, and since then have continued to do both commercial and residential projects for the owner of the building. It is as current as it was seven years ago, which is the goal for all our work. We still love the flooring and the paint!”

“It was spur of the moment, not a planned move,” Liz says. “Our landlord told us a tenant was moving out. Our company and team were growing. Now we have more natural light and more room for displays. We have doubled our space and our team.”

The duo shares that they don’t have a “signature” style. Instead, care is taken to ensure each project exhibits the client’s taste. Nothing is forced on them. A balance is struck between the homeowner’s style and the architecture of the home.

“We want to make sure their home reflects them and not us,” Kayla says. “We really get to know them. Recently we had a great experience working with a couple who has been in their home for 18 years. It was an

entire main-level remodel in a traditional architectural setting. Besides the remodel, they took advantage of the help we provided with home furnishings and finish and fixture selections. It was a fun collaboration and flowed well. Now they want to do phase two and work on the upstairs and lower level.”

Both Liz and Kayla want to be involved in every project. The first step of any project begins with a complimentary consultation, where both of them meet with the potential client at the site or space to be worked on. The second meeting occurs in the firm’s studio, where a customized design agreement is reviewed for approval.

“For each client, during the design process, there are three contacts - the two of us plus one of our Interior Designers,” Liz says. “We have great designers who support and collaborate with the homeowner. They visit the space to be worked on, field measure, draw up a floor plan and do a 3D rendering alongside us.”

“After a complete design package is developed, contractors are consulted,” Kayla

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Dovetail Design team (left to right) Elizabeth Stewart, Jake Griffin, Liz Curtis, Kayla Stauffer, Brittney McKenney and Rhiannon Sollars.

says. “We have long-standing relationships with vendors and contractors, and figure out the right fit for each job. As the project progresses, we are the advocates for the client.”

For anyone thinking of updating their home, the two women offer a couple tips. Liz feels that people want to simplify life through clean lines and neutrals, and yearn for a brighter atmosphere overall. Kayla concurs that it’s a good idea to stick with neutrals and add layers of color through upholstery, rugs and artwork.

lighter and crisper. While gray will always be a choice, the trend is a shift away from cool grays and towards greige - a neutral blend of beige and gray. One of their favorite paint colors happens to be Dovetail

“WE HAVE GREAT DESIGNERS WHO SUPPORT AND COLLABORATE WITH THE HOMEOWNER. THEY VISIT THE SPACE TO BE WORKED ON, FIELD MEASURE, DRAW UP A FLOOR PLAN AND DO A 3D RENDERING ALONGSIDE US.”

Gray, a tone with a lot of warmth.

relationships with a home and the people in it.”

Dovetail Group is located at 12805 East New Market Street, Suite 300 in Carmel’s

Gone are the days of gold or red walls. Warmer whites provide a backdrop that is

“We are grateful every day to our wonderful clients who have entrusted us with their homes. We live and breathe to have

Village of WestClay. For more info, call 317-503-7891 or visit dovetailgroupindy. com. Also view them on Facebook, Instagram and Houzz.

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PARTICIPANTS ARE LIKE FAMILY AT WISHES DANCE STUDIO

Wishes Dance Studio is beginning its 20th year of providing quality dance instruction and much more to the north side. Its longevity is due in part because it welcomes everyone, even if they have never danced before. A second reason for its popularity is the way it involves all members of the family.

“Wishes Dance Studio offers a lot,” says Kelley Richards, owner. “There is something for everyone - babies to adults, beginners to advanced and recreational to professional. We are family friendly. Wishes is more than a dance studio. We are a dance family. There are so many opportunities for families to

come together and dance. Baby classes, where the infant sits up in the lap of an adult, are free. Our Christmas show had 30 dads, dressed like elves dancing with their daughters and mothers, dancing to ‘All I Want for Christmas Is a Cowgirl.’”

The studio offers a large variety of classes. Included are acro dance, ballet and pointe, conditioning, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, modern, musical theater, tap, and W Crew, an all-boy hip-hop class. There are beginning classes for teens and adults. Individuals can begin instruction at any age without fear they will be placed with

younger children.

Many students enjoy being part of Wishes’ performance companies. The first three companies are open to anyone who wants to sign up. Genies include grades kindergarten to four, Twilights is for grades five to eight, and Dream Catchers for grades nine to 12. An audition is required to participate in the Starlettes, which is modeled after the Rockettes. Synergy membership is by invitation.

The companies have performed at venues outside of the studio. Members can pick

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and choose which opportunities to take part in. Some have included sports games hosted by the Indianapolis Indians, Indiana Pacers and Indy Eleven, plus attractions such as the Statue of Liberty. Currently, a Royal Caribbean Cruise is being planned for October.

Twice per year, Wishes Dance Studio participates in competitions. This season the studio was honored to receive sought-after recognition. First place was earned at both competitions. The studio’s choreographer, Joel Flynn, was the recipient of the Best Choreography award. The achievement that made Richards the proudest was winning the Shining Star award.

“The Shining Star is given to the studio with the best dressing room and backstage etiquette,” Richards says. “Our dancers are very humble and sweet. It’s a big award and the one that meant the most to me.”

During summertime, academies run

Monday through Thursday. Sessions are held in the morning and afternoon. Students can bring their lunch to eat between sessions while supervised by the instructors. Besides dancing, crafts and games are part of the fun. Sign-ups are ongoing and even if a day is missed, it doesn’t matter since something new is learned each day. Every

Thursday, families and friends come in for a weekly show.

The summer academies are grouped by ages 3 to 5, 6 to 10, and 11 and up. Each themed session includes plenty of dancing and lots of fun.

Summer Intensive, for ballet level seven and above, will be held July 17 to 20. This program is for ages 8 and up, but typically draws many high school students. Participants are put in groups according to their dance levels and professional dancers from all over the country are brought in as instructors. On Thursday night of the session there is an all-night sleep over, which includes games and pizza while watching videos of past performances by the studio’s students.

Another summer happening is the Synergy concert featuring the Starlettes. It will be held on July 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. at Wishes Dance Studio. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

This fall the highly anticipated Wishes Spooky Dance Studio and Trunk or Treat will take place on Saturday, October 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Open to the public, families travel through the studio, stopping at various intervals to be entertained by the haunted happenings. After playing games, a cabaret features dancers performing under a chandelier. Lights can be on or off to accommodate those with young children.

Next stop is the Castle Room where Nina

the Ballerina, the ghost who haunts the studio, will dance with the family. Suddenly a phantom appears on the balcony of the room. From there a fortune teller shares everyone’s future. After that, it’s on to the ballroom for a masquerade ball complete with the Sanderson sisters from the movie “Hocus Pocus” in attendance. The experience ends by leaving through the back door of the studio. Trick-or-treating is a sweet ending as candy is given out via the open trunks of cars.

On December 2 and 3 the studio will present “Christmas Wishes” at the Schrott Center for the Arts on the Butler University campus. Auditions for the program will be held on Friday, August 25 at Wishes. Each audition takes about half an hour and is done by age groups. Richards suggests calling the studio ahead of time to see the time for each age level.

“My daughter and I designed the Christmas program,” Richards says. “I was tired of going to so many ‘Nutcracker’ performances. It is made up of individual stories where Santa makes a child’s wish come true. For instance, in one, a little girl wishes to fly and the character Elphaba from the musical ‘Wicked’ comes to teach her

how. Anna, Elsa and Olaf from ‘Frozen’ will have a part in a story as well.”

Next year’s Spring Wishes Celebration 2024 is already being planned. All students will participate in the performance to be held on April 28 and May 5. There will be a fatherdaughter dance performance that could also include a big brother or grandpa. Other types of family numbers planned are waltz, hip-hop and tap.

Also in the works is participation in the 2024 Spark!Fishers festival. Members of the studio’s performance companies will be in the parade. They will also dance on the stage.

“Wishes has been a huge blessing in my life,” Richards says. “I can’t imagine life without Wishes. I am so lucky to be surrounded by a group of instructors who are not only talented, but beautiful people inside and out. They are my Wishes dream team.”

Wishes Dance Studio is located at 12810 Ford Drive in Fishers. Call 317-435-2541, email info@wishesdance.com, or go to wishesdance.com for more info, and also view them on Facebook and Instagram.

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THE INDY HAT PROJECT SUPPORTS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH THE VILLAGE OF MERICI

Back in November, Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Ted Karras launched The Cincy Hat as a philanthropic endeavor to benefit the Village of Merici in Indianapolis. Bengals fandom quickly took notice of the hat, and sales skyrocketed. To date, Karras has sold over 10,000 hats with a revenue of $375,000. Karras contributed an impressive $100,000 of his money to the project to get the ball rolling.

Karras has been a longtime supporter of Village of Merici, its mission and the people it serves. The organization provides direct support services, learning opportunities, and independent living through partnerships with various developers. The Village of Merici currently supports more than 75 people throughout Indianapolis with a goal of self-reliance.

Matt Renie, longtime friend of Karras and partner in The Cincy Hat project, says with the explosion of sales, it seemed only natural to add an Indy hat to the mix. The month of May is the best month of the year for many Indianapolis residents due to the Indy 500. With that in mind, Renie says they decided to design The Indy Hat. The hat features the iconic checkered flag that race fans know and love. Sales of The Indy Hat began April 6 and they have generated about $20,000 in revenue so far. There are also polo shirts with the same logo available.

“My family is a big Indy 500 family, and it’s always top of mind this time of year,” Renie says. “The Indy Hat project is more of a grassroots effort than The Cincy Hat. So, we knew it wouldn’t be an explosion of sales like The Cincy Hat, but I’m proud of what we’ve already accomplished.”

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Karyl Davis, director of development for Village of Merici, says The Cincy Hat has been instrumental to the organization’s success. The funds raised from the sales of the hats and donations will help to finish a third building full of affordable housing for individuals with disabilities.

“Ted’s passion for our mission and his involvement has been transformational for the organization as a whole, but also the people we support,” Davis says. “They love when he comes to visit. It’s been so much fun, and we’re so grateful he’s shining a light on what we do and giving the people we support a purpose.”

To purchase The Indy Hat, visit theindyhat.com. For more information on Village of Merici and the services offered, visit villageofmerici.org.

TED’S PASSION FOR OUR MISSION AND HIS INVOLVEMENT HAS BEEN TRANSFORMATIONAL FOR THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE, BUT ALSO THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT.

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But what exactly makes GVC Mortgage stand out against the rest?

“We have phenomenal efficiency at GVC,” explains Jackson. The operations of processing, underwriting and closing loans are outstanding. It’s superior service and communication with borrowers are why GVC Mortgage has become so reputable with their customers.

In addition to their great customer service, the GVC Mortgage office in Fishers has consultants fluent in other languages besides English. They have loan officers fluent in Spanish, Hindi and Arabic to better serve those in the community whose primary language is not English.

and locking in the deal.

“Making the transaction as easy and simple as possible is the most important part of our business,” says Jackson. “There’s a lot of information when it comes to the loan process, and we want to make it as pleasant as we can for our customers.”

Are you interested in doing business with Jackson and the folks at GVC Mortgage in Fishers? The next steps to get started are easy.

Steve Jackson is a longtime loan officer and branch manager. Most recently, Jackson is the branch manager of the new GVC Mortgage office in Fishers.

GVC Mortgage has been in the business of assisting clients in the home-buying process for over 25 years. Founded in 1996, the Voyles children created this mortgage company to honor their late father, Gene Voyles. GVC Mortgage began in Pendleton and continues to be headquartered there.

Now, GVC Mortgage is licensed in eight states, and has over 40 branches with more than 320 team members. Fishers is one of the newest locations, and opened in January of 2023. Within this new branch, Jackson is not only working with clients for their home-

The company recognizes every customer is different. No matter what life stage you’re in, GVC Mortgage has a home loan to meet your needs.

GVC offers many loan programs, including Conventional, Jumbo, Doctors Loan, Federal Housing Administration (FHA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The loan officers at GVC Mortgage are specifically trained with the right tools to save you both time and money. In addition to home-buying services, they also offer refinancing assistance. They are dedicated to making the process as seamless as possible by discussing the situation, reviewing options

First, call the Fishers GVC Mortgage location and schedule an appointment or phone consultation with a loan officer. This will consist of meeting your mortgage consultant, and they will ask some general questions, set up expectations and explain the next steps. The consultant will take the information you have given them and determine what program is best for you moving forward in your homebuying journey. Your GVC loan officer will issue you a pre-approval letter, at which point you can begin looking at homes with your real estate agent. If you are not working with an agent, your loan officer can refer you to one of the top agents in your area.

Simply put, Jackson and his team in Fishers are dedicated to creating a successful mortgage loan experience.

© GVC Mortgage. All rights reserved. NMLS# 2334 (www. nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Equal Housing Opportunity. 8701 E. 116th Street, Suite 280, Fishers, IN 46038. This is not a commitment to lend. Borrowers must qualify. Program guidelines are subject to change without notice. Loans not available in all states. GVC Mortgage is not acting on behalf of HUD, FHA, or any other federal or state government agencies. Call 765.778.9400 for details.

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THE MURAL OF THE STORY

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This spring a vibrant new landmark appeared in downtown Fishers. Located on the wall of a renovated building at 8684 East 116th Street, the eyecatching mural is 24’x30’. Its retro postcard sensibility announces “Greetings From Fishers” as it embraces the community’s past, while being part of the new mixed-use development, Nickel Plate Station.

Corey Wilkinson and his twin brother, Casey Wilkinson, owners of Wilkinson Brothers, a graphic design and illustration studio, designed and hand-painted the massive illustration. In the summer of 2022 the Fishers Arts & Culture Commission, along with the City of Fishers, put out the

call for artists or creative companies who had the qualifications to complete a mural project. The goal for the finished project was street art that was colorful and Instagramable, and conveyed a sense of place.

“We threw our hat into the ring,” says Corey Wilkinson, a Fishers resident since 2003. “Right away we made sketches, mock-ups and color renderings on the computer. We wanted to give homage to the community, not just generate random artwork. The Reid family funded the project. Christopher Reid is the CEO of CRG Residential, which, in a public-private partnership between the City of Fishers and Browning, is developing Nickel Plate Station. From start to finish, we

worked around the weather and the project took around four weeks to complete. The first thing we did after the boom lift was dropped off was to paint a white square that acted as a blank piece of paper. Later, the white was a good base for the bright colors to stick to.”

The building on which the mural is painted was built in 1913, and is one of two historic structures under renovation by CRG Residential. It was originally a bank, complete with a vault, and even housed several restaurants during its existence. Next to it, the second building saved was built in 1886. Significant repairs were made to both the foundations and brickwork. Retail space

“WE ARE THANKFUL TO THE CITY OF FISHERS FOR THE CHANCE TO PAINT THE MURAL, AND TO THE REID FAMILY FOR FUNDING IT.”

will be constructed on the first floors with residential housing above it.

“We worked with the Department of Public Works to have four streetlights turned off one night so we could project the image on the wall to a very large scale,” Wilkinson says. “I took a graphite pencil over the lines of the projection. It took two or three hours and when it was daylight, we could see the lines. Later, as we filled them in with paint, we had several prints in front of us to reference color and design.”

Due to its size, drivers have a good view of the mural while traveling east, but pedestrians enjoying walkable downtown Fishers can get a full appreciation. The colorful montage has images that reflect the city’s past and present. The flowing blue water suggests the fork in the White River, where settler William Conner built his cabin - the site of Conner Prairie living history museum today. Another reference to the museum is the hot-air balloon, while the blue heron painted by the water is a nod to Geist.

It’s appropriate that since the mural is nestled in Nickel Plate Station, one of its features is a train. It has two dates on either side. On the left is 1872, the year Salathiel Fisher platted the town, then known as Fisher’s Switch or Fishers Station. On the right, 2015 is the year the Town of Fishers became a city.

The stamp in the top right states “Mudsock,” the nickname for Fishers. The horse in the center represents the buggy days, and the face of Salathiel Fisher can be seen at the bottom. It too carries the year 1872, but also 1908, when the post office dropped the word “Switch” and the apostrophe, to make the name of the town Fishers.

“We are already missing the people we saw when working on the project,” Wilkinson says. “People would honk and give us the thumbs-up sign, and we’d stop to pet dogs being walked. It was great to get away from the computer, get outside and paint with a brush. Because of the old rough brick, we had to pull and push

the paint in. We got the paint at the local Sherwin-Williams Paint Store on Fishers Crossing Drive.”

“We are thankful to the City of Fishers for the chance to paint the mural, and to the Reid family for funding it,” he adds. “Chris Reid wanted to make sure kids and adults had something to see commemorating the development of the Nickel Plate District.

We would love to do more murals in the future and hope this project leads other local municipalities do the same.”

The mural is located at 8684 East 116th Street in Fishers. For more information on Wilkinson Brothers graphic design and illustration studio, visit wilkinsonbrothers.com.

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The 2022-2023 school year has reached its end, and Mt. Vernon High School (MVHS) class of 2023 graduates celebrated with a commencement ceremony. Exactly 312 students were asked to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, recounting all their hard work and dedication. The commencement ceremony took place at the Mt. Vernon High School Hancock Health Stadium. Administrators and the School Board of Trustees congratulated each graduate.

Highlights of the evening included the prelude and National Anthem played by the Mt. Vernon High School band under the direction of Ms. Jackie Nason. The MVHS Band and Choir played a musical selection, followed by the opening remarks from MVHS Assistant Principals, Mrs. Anita Glaze and Mr. Stan Wilkison, along with Interim Principal, Mr. Bernie Campbell.

THE TOP 15 IN THE CLASS OF 2022 WERE:

Ella Hubbell

Erica Conley

Ethan Murphy

Xander Allen

Griffin Rumnier

Dawson Anderson

Dawson Wagner

Daylon King

Ava Crouch

Julie Nicklin

Joseph Wilson

Lillianna Fronek

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