Noblesville Magazine October 2017 by Towne Post Network, Inc.

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FAMILY TRADITION Stonycreek Farm Holds 45th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival

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FAMILY TRADITION: STONYCREEK FARM HOLDS 45TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN HARVEST FESTIVAL

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Allison Yates / Carrie Petty Christy Heitger-Ewing Lynda Hedberg Thies / Jane VanOsdol Jon Shoulders

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6 Family Tradition: Stonycreek

Farm Holds 45th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival

22 The Legacy of the 1987 Pan-Am

Games: Indianapolis Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Event

9 Business Spotlight:

26 October’s Luckiest Hoosier Alive:

10 Nickel Plate Arts Celebrates

31 Baker Blossoms: Local Mom

Noblesville Dental Associates

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13 Meet the Crew: Crew Carwash Delivers Dynamic Customer Service, One Wash at a Time

16 Putting the Garden to Bed in October

18 Good Things in Store: IKEA Fishers Opens its Doors October 11

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35 Noblesville Mini-Marathon Raises $7,000 for Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville

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the Noblesville Main Street tent on the courthouse lawn.

October is a great month in downtown Noblesville kicking off with First Friday on October 6th with CanStruction at select locations where sculptures built from canned goods will be on display for one week and that food is distributed to local pantries. Also on the 6th, it’s the annual Soup Cook-off and Fall Festival. The Soup Cook-off will feature local restaurants vying for the Public’s Choice award as attendees can buy tickets to sample various soups. Then vote for your favorite. Also, sandwiches from the Lions Club will be offered. This event will take place from 5 pm to 8 pm and will be located under the tent on the north-west corner of the courthouse lawn. THAT same Friday is the Fall Festival presented by Primrose School of Noblesville. The north-east corner of the courthouse lawn will feature kids activities, pumpkin decorating and more, all while supplies last from 5 to 8pm. Have your kids dress in costume as many of our local merchants will offer trick-or-treating that night with maps available at

During the event, you’ll also be able to check out the 4th annual Scarecrow Contest with entries displayed on light poles around downtown. Vote for your favorite at the Main Street Tent – winners will be announced via social media after the event. Finally, the Holidays are getting close! Be sure to follow us on social media, Noblesville Main Street on Facebook, @noblesvillemainstreet on Instagram and @Mainstrt on Twitter. It’s an easy way to stay informed on all that we do!

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FAMILY TRADITION Stonycreek Farm Holds 45th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing . Photographer / Jamie Sangar

Loren Schmierer wanted to teach his four young children responsibility and introduce them to agriculture, so he started growing pumpkins on his 8-acre field. When it came time to harvest, however, Schmierer realized there wasn’t a market for wholesale pumpkins. He started distributing flyers around town, inviting folks to pick their own. “That’s how it got started,” Schmierer says. “It grew to be so popular that I needed to find a new location so that I could improve and amplify the experience.”

In 1971, Schmierer purchased Stonycreek Farm, an 1860s-era farm situated on 47 acres with plenty of room to hold the Pumpkin Harvest Festival, which has become a beloved annual tradition for area residents. “We had the first festival in 1972, and we’ve added to it every year since,” says Schmierer, who, prior to owning the farm, used to work at Lilly doing market research. In the late 1960s, while he was working on a project in Pakistan, he got sick and landed in the hospital for a month. While his body healed, his mind raced with innovative ideas.

“During my recovery, I came up with a ton of great ideas for running a pumpkin farm,” Schmierer says. “But I also envisioned so much more.” Now that he owned Stonycreek, he could implement those ideas, which included hay rides and a slew of fun farm activities designed to entertain families. These days Schmierer and his partner, Elizabeth LaCava, brainstorm without being laid up in sick bay. For instance, in recent years, they’ve added mazes, a zip line and camel rides at Stonycreek.

This fall, the Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival celebrates its 45th anniversary. As in years past, patrons can enjoy the rubber ducky races, haunted house, pumpkin train, pedal cars, straw pile and pony rides. There’s also a fishing pond for little kids, a climbing wall for bigger kids and a farm animal area with goats, donkeys, rabbits and chickens. In addition, they offer candle making, the cob cannon (where patrons hurl ears of corn to hit targets across the pond) and the Slingshot (similar idea using mini gourds instead of corn). Children enjoy crawling through the giant inflatable Kiddiepillar. Plus, the jumping pillow, a trampoline type of bounce house without sides, is always a big hit with both children and adults. Finally, the zip line, suitable for those 90plus pounds, was added four years ago. “Our zip line is unique because we have a suspension bridge that goes up to the first tower where you send people off,” Schmierer says. “They fly 400 feet across the parking lot and end up over the pond. Then to exit, they slide down a slide from the tower where they land.” Some of the activities charge admission while others are free. Patrons buy tickets — much like at a fair — and distribute them according to the activity. Patrons may purchase tasty treats at the food barn such as corn dogs, chili fries, elephant ears, kettle korn and apple dumplings. Or they may head to the greenhouse to buy fall decorations such as corn stalks, gourds, Indian corn and mums. One of the reasons Schmierer chose to buy land in Noblesville is so he could preserve the historic farm buildings that sat on the property. “We knew that if we didn’t repurpose them in some way, they’d be bulldozed down by developers,” Schmierer says. “We feel good about preserving some of the history of Noblesville.” Stonycreek was a Native American trade route between Connersville and Noblesville. During evening hay rides, passengers ride across Stonycreek, passing

through a sugar grove where maple sugar was made. “You can still see some of the foundation stones there. It’s just another aspect of the history we like to preserve,” says Schmierer, who enjoys visiting with folks that return each year in search of fresh-air fall fun. “We’ve got the third generation coming out now. Some people haven’t missed a season in 43 years.” A proud grandpa of five, Schmierer is pleased to run a farm that builds happy memories and long-standing traditions. “This is our 45th year, and we plan on continuing for another 45,” he says. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, the 45th Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival runs Sept. 30 to Oct. 31 and is located at 11366 St. Rd. 38 East in Noblesville. Parking is $5 a car, and free on Mondays. For more information, visit stonycreekfarm.net.

Loren Schmierer purchased Stonycreek Farm in 1971.

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Dr. Kurt Rider, a native of Hamilton County, is honored to be part of the Noblesville community. He takes great pride in his Indiana roots. A graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in finance, his early pursuits in the financial world left him wanting more from his career. He wanted to build relationships and make a difference. He saw the impact one could make as a dentist and knew it was the path he was led to pursue. Dr. Rider graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2015 and will be finishing advanced post-graduate course work in dental prosthetics over the next year. Since graduation Dr. Rider has practiced in Noblesville and Indianapolis, and is proud to make Noblesville his dental home. He is active in volunteerism, dental missions and community service. He and his wife Carley have a two-year old son, Silas. He is passionate about spending time with them, playing golf and basketball.

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NICKEL PLATE ARTS

CELEBRATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY 4. Financial support for Nickel Plate Arts. Reaching non-artists is important, and Nickel Plate features four programs 1. Education. They established ongoing Nickel Plate Arts recently celebrated its fivethroughout the year that are touch points art classes for adults and children and year anniversary on September 16 with a for the community: Valentines Day professional development opportunities for look backward. for All, Welcome to Fairyville, Comic artists. They also identified a need to help Book in a Day Event and their Holidaypromote the educational resources of their The organization began in 2012 with related programs during November and existing partners to the community. the goal of “supporting, promoting and December. providing outstanding arts experiences 2. Arts community development. Integrating along the 30-mile historic Nickel Plate visual and performing arts into expected 5TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Railroad in Fishers, Noblesville, Cicero, and unexpected venues throughout On September 16, Nickel Plate celebrated Arcadia, Atlanta and Tipton.” communities is a priority. what’s been accomplished with a three-hour anniversary event that looked back at the Along the way, the focus shifted a bit as they 3. Development of the creative economy. For last five years. found their footing, identifying the gaps arts to continue in a community, the arts in the art community in eastern Hamilton must be economically viable. Nickel Plate This fundraising event included an awards County and southern Tipton County. does this by providing opportunities for ceremony for both patrons and artists, a artists such as artist studios, exhibits and dinner provided by Nameless Catering, “We discovered what parts of the arts First Fridays. music by Steve Newby and Resonate 150, a community were working well and what was performance by Improbable Fiction Theatre missing,” says Aili McGill, director. Company, a participatory weaving activity Writer / Jane VanOsdol Photographer / Brian Brosmer

What they found led to a four-part focus:

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led by Sue Payne, a textile artist, and a cash bar with beer provided by Deer Creek Brewing and wine by Black Hawk winery.

A LOOK AT THE FUTURE

conducted by Americans for the Arts showed total industry expenditures to be $58,107,621, which packed a huge economic impact.

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As Nickel Plate Arts turns its focus to the future, McGill sees a shift. “We are in the midst of planning,” she says. “We’re looking to become more a convener of classes and opportunities rather than a direct provider.” They want to build effective relationships with artists and groups who want to promote the arts through teaching and selling. Nickel Plate Arts will curate resources and then connect them with the public. Big picture leadership is where they are headed.

Interested in membership with Nickel Plate Arts? All creative people in the community such as culinary artists, actors, musicians, graphic designers, carpenters and makers are welcome. There are no residency requirements as long as you can bring your work to one of the creative spots. All information can be found at nickelplatearts.org.

“Stimulating art education is critical for a community,” McGill says. Indeed, a study on the economic impact of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and their audiences in Hamilton County in 2015

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MEET THE CREW

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In 1978, the company switched to an exterior-only concept, so they could deliver a fast and quick experience for the In 1948, brothers Joe and Ed Dahm started customer. Then in 1985, they opened their Mike’s Minit Man, Indiana’s first automated first location in Indianapolis on Allisonville carwash and one of only 18 in operation in Road. Through the years, they’ve added the U.S. Located in Ft. Wayne, it was initially multiple locations and currently have 23 in a full-service carwash, which included both the Indy area. interior and exterior care. Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photographer / Brian Brosmer

“Back then they would attach a chain to the vehicle and pull it through the wash on a conveyer, then hand-scrub it,” says Sally Dahm Grant, Joe’s granddaughter and current Executive Vice President of the company. Through the years, technology has changed significantly and now includes computercontrolled equipment and touchless hot air dryers. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is the company motto on which the founders built their business. “My grandfather and his brother believed strongly in treating people the way you want to be treated,” says Grant, whose father, Bill, is the CEO. “That goes for both our customers and our employees.” The family later dropped the words “Minit Man” so it read Mike’s Carwash.

“We were blessed to be here in the mid-80s when the city was vibrant and experiencing explosive growth,” Grant says. Three years ago, Bill Dahm and his brother, Mike, went through a friendly reorganizing of the business in which they divided the locations between them. Mike took 19, many of them in Ohio. Bill kept 26, most of them in the Indianapolis area, and changed the name to Crew Carwash. “Other than the name, nothing has changed,” Grant says. “We’re still familyowned. We’re still committed to delivering dynamite customer service. We’re still surrounded by positive, high-energy people.” Grant, a graduate of Indiana University, worked in Chicago and Cincinnati before returning to her roots 14 years ago to join the team in a marketing capacity. INDY METRO / OCTOBER 2017 / TownePost.com

“My grandfather always said, ‘We’re really in the people business. We just happen to wash cars,’” Grant says. “Joe said that nobody cares about what you did last week or last year, they only remember their last visit,” adds Tom Wiederin, recruiting director for Crew for the past 17 years. “That’s why it’s vital to never become complacent so that we consistently deliver the ‘wow experience’ to customers.” It seems to be working as Grant says when customers speak about the Crew Carwash experience, the first thing they mention isn’t how sparkling clean their car is but rather how dazzled they are by the team who washed it. That team is assembled by careful design. Many are high school and college students with stellar attitudes and winning smiles. The company also hires talented individuals into its fast-track management program, which starts at a competitive annual salary. “The bulk of these people come from the restaurant and retail industry because they have experience managing and leading a team,” Wiederin says. “That makes them successful candidates.”

In addition, the company offers up to $2,500 of tuition assistance to college students, which they can use on rent, books or other expenses. Employees appreciate the perks and pay but mostly they like the respect they receive. “When we survey our employees, the number one thing they like about working here isn’t the comp time or the scheduling or even the paycheck,” Grant says. “It’s their colleagues. That’s why we have good retention.” Wiederin agrees. “We can teach skills, but we can’t teach a great work ethic,” he says. “We make a point to hire people with happy demeanors and good attitudes.” That happiness, in turn, extends to even the smallest, most discerning customer. Years ago, Joe (the founder) noticed that children were scared to go through the automatic carwash. To help ease their anxiety, Joe purchased several stuffed puppets and set them out throughout the carwash, making sure to have one in the blower room so that the experience would be fondly anticipated rather than dreaded. “That tradition started decades ago, and it’s one we’ve carried on at all our locations,” says Grant, noting that they switch out the toys every few weeks and spend thousands of dollars monthly on the fuzzy friends. “Not many businesses have a line item budget for stuffed animals.” Joe is now 90 and a grandfather and great-grandfather. He lives in Ft. Wayne except for the months he spends wintering in Florida. “His attention to detail and sincere customer focus is unparalleled,” says Grant, proud to carry on the family legacy. “We strive to continue on what he started.” Sign up now for the Unlimited Wash Pass for $29/month. For locations and more information, visit crewcarwash.com.

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The subtle transition from late summer to fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Indiana. I have always said, “No one does fall better than Indiana!” And it’s true. The colors are so vibrant in our state. So, get out there and enjoy these autumn days. Many chores to get done right now, this is the month to put the gardens to bed for winter. There are lots of seed heads to collect in the garden for re-sowing in the springtime, and do not forget the birds. Keep those feeders clean and full to the brim. They will be hungry as the berries get eaten and insects become less available. Begin your winter prep by cutting back perennials and cleaning up yard debris. Also, this is a great time to put down your lawn weed prevention for spring weeds. If you do not want dandelions, this is the time to treat. This year we have a very high chance of an abundantly vibrant foliage season. Carbohydrates and sugars are not just about watching a girl’s waistline, they also have a great deal to do with the colors that appear on our Indiana foliage. When our fall season is at the peak (around October 15), we should see an abundance of reds, purples and oranges. I press leaves and bring in acorns to dry for my fall dinner table centerpieces. A little touch of gold spray paint is great on the acorn caps. The United States National Arboretum states that, “A growing season with ample moisture that is followed by a rather dry, cool, sunny autumn that is marked by warm days and cool but frostless nights provides the best weather conditions for development of the brightest fall colors. Lack of wind and rain in the autumn prolongs the display. Wind or heavy rain may cause the leaves to be lost before they develop their full color potential.” We are headed for the perfect mix here in the Hoosier State this autumn. When the days are sunny, I love to drive down the Indiana country roads and forage for great flowers to hang-up and dry for fall arrangements. I use my back-hall closet to dry flowers, because it is dark and I have a great closet shelf rod I use. Goldenrod is one of my favorites to harvest. Many believe it is what people get hay fever from but that is an honest mistake because it looks much like the culprit, Ragweed. God is an amazing creator. There are more than 100 different types of just Goldenrod. Who knew?

CARRIE’S FALL GARDEN CHECKLIST Cut perennials back to 3 inches high, but leave some seed heads for the birds Be sure to shake any full seed heads back into the Garden Harvest all final flowers and veggies Plant bulbs, bulbs and more bulbs until ground freezes Harden off plants to bring indoors, stop bugs by misting 1-part rubbing alcohol to 10-part water. Clean up garden bench Prepare bird feeders and buy seed for winter Keep broken ceramic pot chips to use for drainage inside container base Take cuttings of plants to start or propagate indoors Flush sprinkler systems and shut off Turn off hose nibs after final use Treat lawn for spring emerging weeds Clean up debris everywhere Rake leaves and start a compost pile with nondiseased plants, alternating with fall leaf layers Plant Paper Whites and Christmas Amaryllis bulbs for indoor decorating Disinfect pruner blades and make final deadwood pruning cuts Create a garden grocery list to keep by garden bench for spring supplies Mulch tender perennials and roses to protect from snow and heaving Power wash sidewalks and porches and wash windows for ample sunshine

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IKEA FISHERS OPENS ITS DOORS OCTOBER 11

Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Jamie Sangar

Representatives from the new IKEA home furnishings retail store in Fishers will be getting out their celebratory saw on Wednesday, October 11 when the store officially opens to the public at 9 a.m.

Yes, a saw – you read that correctly. In lieu of a traditional ribbon cutting, Sweden-based IKEA commemorates e ach new store opening with an official log-sawing ceremony. “Under Swedish custom, sawing a log helps bring good luck to a new home and its INDY METRO / OCTOBER 2017 / TownePost.com

future guests,” explains Joseph Roth, IKEA public affairs manager for U.S. expansion. “So, that’s how we inaugurate IKEA stores.” After officially filing building plans with the city of Fishers back in November of 2015, IKEA will celebrate its grand opening less than two years later with furniture was

live music starting at 6 a.m., and a formal ceremony featuring the raising of the American, Swedish and Indiana flags and brief remarks from IKEA representatives and public officials. The store is the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 45th in the U.S. Customers can begin lining up to enter two days in advance of the 9 a.m. opening for the freebies and festivities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the company welcomes tents and sleeping bags, and employees typically even organize games and activities to help pass the time for those willing to wait for long stretches. If past grand openings are any indication, the store will give out a number of free sofas corresponding to the number of U.S. IKEA stores. While the company has not announced giveaway details for the Fishers grand opening, giveaways at past openings throughout the U.S. have included armchairs, mattresses and gift cards, as well as free home delivery for those making purchases on the day of the opening. Founded in 1943 in Sweden, IKEA specializes in affordable and mostly unassembled furniture, appliances and home accessories at more than 390 stores in 48 countries. Roth says the Fishers location, at the 116th Street exit on the east side of Interstate 69, seemed like a no-brainer when the company TownePost.com / OCTOBER 2017 / INDY METRO

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seeking out the right spot for its next U.S. store a few years ago. “Whenever we’re looking for locations for an IKEA store, we’re looking for good freeway access and visibility,” he says. “The access there on I-69 is just so easy. We wanted it to be fairly accessible to all points within the metropolitan area.”

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The 289,000-square-foot store, which sits on 35 acres, features solar panels on its roof, a children’s play area inside and a restaurant that seats 325. Roth says the 250-plus employees hired for the store are mostly locals – including Indiana native Holly Davidson, who will serve as store manager – and a few transfers from other U.S. IKEA locations. “The city of Fishers was very organized with a clear vision,” Roth says of the planning and construction process. “They had already planned for addressing infrastructure support for anything that could go in that location, so it seemed like a great fit. People around the city are very excited and welcoming for IKEA. Many of them have shopped at other IKEA stores and recognize how it can increase the draw to other businesses in the area.” IKEA is located at 11400 IKEA Way in Fishers, near the intersection of 116th Street and I-69. For more information, call (888) 888-4532 or go to ikea.com.

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THE LEGACY OF THE 1987 PAN-AM GAMES INDIANAPOLIS CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EVENT Writer / Lynda Hedberg Thies Photos provided by the City of Indianapolis

The vision to utilize sports to revitalize downtown Indianapolis’ image was part of a strategic plan that started nearly 50 years ago. Unique opportunities along the way opened the door for the city of Indianapolis, which recently celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Pan American Games. The 1987 Pan Am Games not only were successfully produced by the city of Indianapolis but were the most successful in Olympic history and became the catalyst that established Indianapolis as the Amateur Sports Capitol of the World. The Indianapolis Mayors Office and Parks and Recreation Department hosted a panel discussion in August to discuss the event and the impact it had on the city. “The City That Pan Am Built: How Indy Became the Amateur Sports Capitol of the World” featured local business and community leaders that were instrumental in the 1987 Games. The panel discussion held at Garfield Park Arts Center, featured three prominent leaders on the Pan Am Games Indianapolis Organizing Committee knowns as PAX/I. Bill Benner, now Senior Vice President of the Indiana Pacers, was a sports reporter for the Indianapolis

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Department at Butler University, was the coordinator of the 1987 Pan Am Games Arts Festival. “The original idea was to use sports to rebuild the city’s image was born when Congress passed the Amateur Sports Act, which was intended to create sports governing bodies for every sport rather

than allowing a few entities to control all Olympic sports and that there be a governing body for each sport,” according to Boehm, whom Benner called a visionary. “The plan was to strategically make Indianapolis an attractive place to house their headquarters and also provide the facilities that would accommodate their sports. Indianapolis was at the right place at the right time to take advantage of this change in the infrastructure, and they got to work building facilities, the Natatorium, the track and field, a cycling track and continued to build a lot of facilities that a lot of cities simply did not have.” The city created a sports commission in the late 1970s that would later become the Indiana Sports Corporation. This level of collaboration between civic and business leaders allowed the city’s common goal of reinventing its image to take place more efficiently. This allowed them to host the 1982 Sports Festival, which gave the country a view into what Indianapolis was creating. This was the key event which caught the attention of the U.S. Olympic Committee. The city utilized 3,000 volunteers. When the 1987 Pan American Games original host, Chile’ backed out and Ecuador had to decline due to a lack of financial resources, Indianapolis received the invitation to bid on the games. Indianapolis was awarded the games, but had the daunting task of only having two

years to pull the event off. Despite having only half the time to organize the games, the city thrived in its quest to lead the sporting industry. They handled political challenges involving Fidel Castro, who threatened to boycott the games, they established a plan to offer not just national media coverage but one that allowed international media coverage, raised the necessary funds and created a diverse staff, which Miles stated was critical. The organizing committee, known as PAXI, not only raised the $33 million dollars to host the event in under two years, but they saved money with the help

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We’ve all had bad days, but Carmel resident Gerald Miller may well take the prize for the worst one yet. In fact, all his trouble happened in the span of just a few short hours back in October 1982. Miller, 30 years old at the time, was on active duty in the Navy, stationed as a pharmacist on board the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy. The aircraft carrier was undergoing refitting in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, when he made plans to go visit a friend in Norfolk. He hopped in his Chevy Vega and started down the road. Not five minutes into the trip, he noticed that an oncoming car traveling at high speeds wasn’t slowing down prior to the intersection. The hairs on the back of Miller’s neck stood on end as he quickly braced himself for the inevitable. “I could see that the other driver wasn’t going to stop for the blinking red light and sure enough, she slammed into me, spinning my car so hard that it was turned in the opposite direction,” recalls Miller, who amazingly sustained no injuries. The same could not be said for his Chevy Vega, which was totaled. After filling out the police report, Miller accompanied the tow truck driver to a local body shop.

“I got a good look at the gun and immediately handed over everything I had,” Miller says. That included his Quartz watch, his keys to the ship’s pharmacy, a master key to all medical spaces on the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy and his wallet, which had cash, his driver’s license, credit cards and military ID. Being wiped clean of all forms of identification proved to be Miller’s third disaster of the night as he had to find a way to prove he was the ship’s pharmacist, not a Soviet spy, to gain access to the ship. (Ultimately, his Division Officer personally identified and cleared him.) “It was tricky because we were to be deployed to the Mediterranean in the next few days, and I had a lot of loose ends to tie up with the car and my identification prior to leaving,” Miller says. “Boy, that was a long night followed by a trying few days.” Though Miller was single at the time, his wife of 33 years loves to have him recall the story for those who have never heard it. “Honestly, my favorite time to share the details of that night is when I’m sitting with people who are complaining about what a rough day they’ve had,” Miller says. “I tell them, ‘Hey, I understand, but believe me, it could be worse.’”

“The driver was lowering the car down off the wrecker when suddenly two young masked men in their mid-20s ambushed us,” Miller says. “They hollered, ‘Get down on the ground!’ and then proceeded to clean out our pockets.”

Once they hear Miller’s wild and crazy tale, they tend to agree. Nevertheless, Miller recognizes that although that night was one of the worst days of his life, it was also one of the luckiest.

Neither Miller nor the tow truck driver resisted when they saw one of the men was aiming a 38-special revolver at their faces.

“I’m lucky to be alive because I could have been killed twice in a matter of two hours,” Miller says. “After that fateful October evening, all subsequent reunions have felt sweeter.”

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Sarah Baker, the entrepreneur behind the Etsy shop Baker Blossoms, is a self-taught innovator. Once she has an idea, she figures out a way to do it — even if it involves a learning curve. In fact, that’s how her business started over a year and half ago. Baker, a Wisconsin native, Butler graduate and longtime Indianapolisarea resident with a background in banking and insurance, has always had a knack for all things artistic and crafty. So, when she tried to find deer headbands for her twin daughters’ first birthday party and couldn’t – not even on Etsy – she had an idea. She’d learn how to do it herself. She envisioned, designed and crafted the headbands herself using felt. The headbands turned out so well that once people saw pictures, they wanted to know where to buy them. Baker Blossoms was born. With some help from other Etsy business owners, she soon set up shop and began selling her craft. Baker’s adorable 2-year-old twin girls, Lillian and Estelle, are the faces of Baker Blossoms. On the business’s Instagram (all photography is done by Baker, another skill she picked up), the two girls can be seen sporting flower headbands while frolicking in the woods or wearing patriotic matching outfits with retro white sunglasses and handcrafted red, white and blue bows for the Fourth of July. These two happy toddlers help her decide what toddler-geared products to make. “Whatever they’re into, I get inspiration from that,” Baker says. Baker started by making intricately crafted headbands for girls, but that’s not all the shop offers. Baker Blossoms sells what Baker calls ‘felt pretties,’ a reference to the material she cuts by hand to make her products. Her unabashedly cheerful designs also include bowties, vertical gardens, arrangements, garlands, vases and succulents. She even innovates nursery décor by taking a plain animal heads and adding “a little 32 / NOBLESVILLE MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2017 / atNoblesville.com

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NOBLESVILLE MINI-MARATHON RAISES $7,000 FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NOBLESVILLE Writer / Allison Yates Photographer / Brian Brosmer

On August 28, the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville received $7,000 from the 4th annual Noblesville Mini Marathon sponsored by Hare Chevrolet and Riverview Health, held on May 27. The Boys & Girls Club, a cornerstone of the community, provides sports and physical fitness programming and other afterschool programs, all which include elements of character building and leadership activities to “nurture the next generation of leaders in our city, state and nation,” says Becky Terry, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club. For Terry, the spirit of the Mini Marathon embodies what the club instills in the youth: volunteerism, helpfulness, kindness and health lifestyles. The funds have also made an impact.

well-being of those we serve, and this sponsorship does that in two ways — by encouraging physical activity with the races and also by benefitting the Boys & Girls Club, such a worthy organization. We’re happy to continue this partnership.” When Courtney Cole (previous co-owner of Hare) started the race four years ago, “she had the hopes of it turning into something huge that would help so many,” says Jason Horack, General Manager of Hare. It has, Horack explains, “with the help of so many.” Now, the race has raised more than $30,000 for the club. For Race Director Scott Cranfill, who works in IT and is also the author of the book “Organize a 5K: The complete guide to planning a run/walk to achieve your fundraising and business goals”, the Boys & Girls Club is “near and dear” to his heart. He played basketball there as a kid and participated in their afterschool programs. Supporting it, he says, is “a win for me, but it’s also a great organization for Noblesville and surrounding areas.”

“We continue to serve meals to more than 100 children two nights per week and 200+ weekend snack packs are sent home each Friday The race, which has between 800-900 participants, also includes to address any food insecurities there may be in the home,” Terry says. a 10k, 5k and kiddie run. Community members can walk or run through the course that features parts of Noblesville “we all love,” The club is crucial to Noblesville youth’s development and offers says Cranfill, including Potter’s Bridge, Downtown and Noblesville services at an affordable price. Annual membership to the club is High School Football field, where it starts and ends. $45, while the cost to provide services is $428. The race wouldn’t be possible without its dedicated volunteers and sponsors, including Hare Chevrolet and Riverview Health who are proud to be supporting the Boys & Girls Club. “We love sponsoring the Noblesville Mini-Marathon,” says Seth Warren, president and CEO of Riverview Health. “The mission of Riverview Health is to improve and preserve the health and

“It is a great event that brings all of Noblesville together along with some visitors from other towns and state,” Horack says. Even if families aren’t interested in walking or running, there are still plenty of ways to be involved, including volunteering. The 5th Noblesville Mini Marathon will be held on May 26, 2018. For more information visit noblesvilleminimarathon.com.

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When Hamilton Heights High School sophomore Lane Slaton was invited to speak at the Indiana State Fair’s 3rd Annual Harvest Dinner held on August 16, he had no idea that he would also be celebrating that night. In front of a crowd of more than 650 guests, including Governor Eric Holcomb, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and “Papa John” Schnatter, founder, chairman and CEO of Papa John’s Pizza , Slaton spoke about what it means to be a champion. Now in his seventh year in 4-H, Slaton has showed cattle, pigs and sheep for years. Both his mother and father, Gail and Jason Slaton, have strong roots in the agricultural world. Each year in January and February, Slaton and his father travel across the U.S. in search of the livestock Slaton will show at that year’s fairs. Jason says Lane picks them out, already knowing which animals will perform well, even when they are just a few days old. Jason described Lane’s abilities in 4-H as a “killer instinct,” but this talent didn’t come out of nowhere.

Quoting Lane Frost, for whom he is named, Slaton said, “Don’t be afraid to go after what you want to do, and what you want to be. But don’t be afraid to be willing to pay the price.” At this year’s state fair, Slaton proved that hard work produces results. He took home the title of Grand Champion Market Lamb, Supreme Livestock Showman, Champion Commercial Ewe and that ewe ended up being third overall. After years of dedication, these victories, Slaton said in his speech, fulfilled his biggest dreams. “Everyone knows he’s tried, and tried and tried to win the thing,” Jason says. “I know how much work he puts into that, and to finally see that pay off, it’s emotion. But the bigger part is seeing how humble he is.” Slaton is also a member of Future Farmers of America (FFA) and Business Professionals of America (BPA) and hopes to go to either Purdue University, Kansas State University or the University of Iowa to study nutrition.

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Martin and his family, the history of the museum and the fire department have a much more significant meaning.

Martin’s history with the Carmel Fire Department began in 1960. As a young man, Martin’s world was working as a mechanic along with his brother, Charlie, in their father’s repair shop, Martin’s Garage. The world changed one day for In a world where every second means saving the three men when they were in the shop a life, there is little opportunity to take time and saw smoke coming from a fire. They to appreciate those who keep us safe. But headed for the fire to help, and when they through the Carmel Fire Buffs Museum, arrived, they found Cyrus “Skip” Clark, Martin is giving everyone in the Carmel fighting the fire. community a place to honor and appreciate the men who’ve dedicated their lives to Clark was one of Carmel’s first paid serving others. firemen and a classmate of Martin’s

brother. In the brief conversation the men Most visitors see the museum as a place to had after the blaze was extinguished, Clark climb aboard vintage firetrucks, peruse fire shared that the Carmel Fire Department department memorabilia and pretend if even was in desperate need of volunteers and only for a moment that you’re experiencing he urged the three men to attend a callout the adrenaline rush of a fire run. But to meeting that night for those interested 20 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / AUGUST 2017 / atCarmel.com

in answering the call. The conversation would be the last the Martins would have with Clark. Later that day while en-route to another fire emergency, Clark was struck by another vehicle and did not survive the accident. In honor of their friend, who remains CFD’s only casualty in the line of duty, the Martins answered the call and attended the fire department callout meeting. “I don’t know if we would’ve joined the department if that hadn’t happened,” Martin says. “But now I can’t imagine doing anything else.” In his 36 years with the Carmel Fire Department, Martin responded to countless emergencies, repaired and maintained fire engines at the station and raised a family. That family included not only his two sons, Dave and Rick, but the Carmel Fire Department family.

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Saving homes, saving lives and saving families is what retired Assistant Carmel Fire Chief Jim Martin has done for decades. It’s a legacy he’s shared and passed down to his two sons, Dave and Rick, and now his grandson D.J., too. In a world where every second means saving a life, there is little opportunity to take time to appreciate those who keep us safe. But through the Carmel Fire Buffs Museum, Martin is giving everyone in the Carmel community a place to honor and appreciate the men who’ve dedicated their lives to serving others.

Such was his life that he got a call from Hoosier Fire Equipment in Valparaiso about a fire truck available for sale. Jim went up to Valpo to look at the rescue truck, a 1953 Seagraves from the Kokomo Fire Department. Hoosier Fire was asking $2,000 for the truck, and Jim wanted it badly. He negotiated with the dealer who agreed to sell it for $1,000. Needing to come up with the money quickly, Jim phoned the department and told the Lieutenant to phone 10 people and ask for a $100 donation to start a Fire Buffs club. The Lieutenant found not just 10 donors but 18, and the Carmel Fire Buffs Club was born. Now, visitors to the Carmel Fire Buffs and Fire Department Museum can see the 1953 Seagraves and a collection of other special fire rescue trucks. Each one has a story, as Jim will gladly share. Stories like the one behind the 1922 Dennis fire engine which made its way to the United States all the way from Masterton, New Zealand. Jim hasn’t been able to trace the fire engine’s full history, but once it arrived in Carmel, Martin began restoring it to its full glory.

“Our family lived there, but we were always at the station,” he adds. “We came here to celebrate birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s home. Our dispatcher at the time, Sally Lafollette, would take care of us and even changed my diaper here in the basement.”

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Retired Assistant Carmel Fire Chief Jim Martin

Standing outside the museum, Rick, now a station engineer at ladder 43, points to a little white house just down the street that was once the family home.

Retired Assistant Carmel Fire Chief Jim Martin

Standing outside the museum, Rick, now a station engineer at ladder 43, points to a little white house just down the street that was once the family home. “Our family lived there, but we were always at the station,” he adds. “We came here to celebrate birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s home. Our dispatcher at the time, Sally Lafollette, would take care of us and even changed my diaper here in the basement.”

“In a job which requires spending many hours away from home, the folks here become your family,” says Dave, now a Lieutenant at ladder 41.

Most visitors see the museum as a place to climb aboard vintage firetrucks, peruse fire department memorabilia and pretend if even only for a moment that you’re experiencing the adrenaline rush of a fire run. But to

Martin and his family, the history of the museum and the fire department have a much more significant meaning. Martin’s history with the Carmel Fire Department began in 1960. As a young man, Martin’s world was working as a mechanic along with his brother, Charlie, in their father’s repair shop, Martin’s Garage. The world changed one day for the three men when they were in the shop and saw smoke coming from a fire. They headed for the fire to help, and when they arrived, they found Cyrus “Skip” Clark, fighting the fire. Clark was one of Carmel’s first paid firemen and a classmate of Martin’s brother. In the brief conversation the men had after the blaze was extinguished, Clark shared that the Carmel Fire Department was in desperate need of volunteers and he urged the three men to attend a callout meeting that night for those interested

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So through the years, Jim went on raising his sons and taking care of his fire department family. Applying his mechanics skills, he helped repair and maintain the trucks and the building in between fire runs, saving the department hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. The department had not just become his family, it was his life. Such was his life that he got a call from Hoosier Fire Equipment in Valparaiso about a fire truck available for sale. Jim went up to Valpo to look at the rescue truck, a 1953 Seagraves from the Kokomo Fire Department. Hoosier Fire was asking $2,000 for the truck, and Jim wanted it badly. He negotiated with the dealer who agreed to sell it for $1,000. Needing to come up with the money quickly, Jim phoned the department and told the Lieutenant to phone 10 people and ask for a $100 donation to start a Fire Buffs club. The Lieutenant found not just 10 donors but 18, and the Carmel Fire Buffs Club was born. Now, visitors to the Carmel Fire Buffs and Fire Department Museum can see the 1953 Seagraves and a collection of other special fire rescue trucks. Each one has a story, as Jim will gladly share. Stories like the one behind the 1922 Dennis fire engine which made its way to the United States all the way from Masterton, New Zealand. Jim hasn’t been able to trace the fire engine’s full history, but once it arrived in Carmel, Martin began restoring it to its full glory.

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