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Thrill them with the perfect gift this holiday: ART! Holidays At Nickel Plate Arts:
A message from our CEO: What a year it’s been! More than sixty events to engage thousands of people with our downtown, a new location for the farmers market seeing record crowds and the honor of state and national accreditation for the third year! We have much for which to be thankful including our sponsors and supporters who help take cost of all that we provide for our community and off-set it through generous personal donations and corporate sponsorships. Recently, Noblesville Main Street announced our transition to an annual fund model which helps set the stage for greater engagement and donor support. In the coming weeks many of our previous members will receive a renewal card for the annual fund. We ask for your thoughtful consideration as we seek to help fund our organization in 2018 and beyond. Your gift is tax deductible, and beyond that, your support helps us produce events and programs to activate and celebrate the unique heritage and future potential for downtown Noblesville. We hope to release our 2018 schedule very soon. In the meantime, we’d like to once again thank our donors, supporters and patrons and wish our community the happiest of holiday seasons. 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! Chris Owens For more information on our events and programs visit our website noblesvillemainstreet.org or follow us on social media as NoblesvilleMainStreet on both Facebook and Instagram.
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A NOBLESVILLE GEM: SMITH’S JEWELERS SHINES MORE THAN 70 YEARS LATER
After more than seven decades, Smith’s Jewelers on North 9th Street in Noblesville has become as timeless as many of the custom and designer jewelry pieces it offers.
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SMITH’S JEWELERS SHINES MORE THAN 70 YEARS LATER Writer / Jon Shoulders . Photographer / Jamie Sangar
fter more than seven decades, Smith’s Jewelers on North 9th Street in Noblesville has become as timeless as many of the custom and designer jewelry pieces it offers. In 1946 Claude Shane, co-founder of Shane Company jewelers, purchased several jewelry businesses in Indiana and Illinois, including a store in Bedford called Smith’s Jewelers. Shane eventually changed the name of all his stores to Smith’s, including a location in Noblesville that O’Dell and Esther Lakes, Smith’s current owners, purchased from Shane’s brother in the early 1970s. “The Noblesville store was previously located across Logan Street in the KeyBank building,” Esther says. “Our present location was home to Kenley Meat Market. It is amusing to think Smith’s window, which now displays beautiful jewelry, once showcased meat.”
After graduating from high school and serving a two-year stint in the Army, O’Dell worked for Claude Shane as manager and supervisor at Smith’s prior to purchasing the Noblesville business. He and Esther expanded the company to include six Smith’s Jewelers stores through the years, and currently the 9th Street store is their sole location. In addition to designer rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, watches and specialty gifts, Smith’s offers jewelry and watch repair services as well as a custom design house that can craft one-of-a-kind pieces. The design staff can build an item completely from scratch or incorporate stones from an older piece into a new item to create a modern look. “Bridal and engagement rings are definitely our top item of jewelry,” says Emily Silveus, store manager. “We have so many repeat people who come in to buy their engagement ring and then come back for all
of their bands. That’s not always common in this day and age. I think that loyalty is something that’s not as big as it used to be.” Last year, Smith’s staff of 11 celebrated its 70th anniversary with a special anniversary appreciation sale through the month of January. Silveus feels the company’s ongoing commitment to its customers is the most significant reason for its longevity and ability to thrive in a highly competitive industry. “We go above and beyond,” says Silveus, who has been with Smith’s since landing a part-time position in high school more than 25 years ago. “In this day and age it’s hard to find anyone who gives good customer service. That’s really what we’re known for. We try to take care of everyone who walks through our door. No dollar amount is too little to spend, and we’ll take care of you for life.” Esther and O’Dell take that sense of caring
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beyond the walls of Smith’s into the community and have been involved with several local charities through the years, including The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, Riverview Health and the Megan S. Ott Foundation. “I have served on the Riverview Health Foundation board and have come to understand the importance of a county hospital, the critical role it plays in our community and the challenges it faces as a county hospital,” Esther says. “It definitely deserves our support.” Esther also serves as a volunteer and board president for Prevail of Hamilton County, an advocacy and educational organization for victims of crime and abuse. “I have become very passionate about Prevail and the service it provides to the most vulnerable in our society, victims of violence, the majority of whom are women and children who suffer from sexual abuse or domestic violence,” she says. Several Smith’s staff members, in addition to Silveus, have been with the company since high school and have furthered their post-college education by earning degrees in gemology enabling them to evaluate, grade and appraise diamonds and other precious stones. “The staff ’s genuine concern for our customers has given Smith’s a reputation for treating customers with fairness while providing excellent service,” Esther says. “We have many customers who have moved across the county but still call us for their purchase or will come into the store for a purchase or repair when returning to Noblesville for a visit.” Smith’s Jewelers is located at 98 North 9th Street in Noblesville. For additional details on Smith’s services and products and custom design info, visit smithsonthesquare.com.
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THE CHERISH CENTER ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDREN which means that 60-65 percent of their operating funds come from donations and fundraisers. Every summer the organization The Cherish Center is the nationally hosts a fundraising breakfast where accredited child advocacy center (CAC) they acknowledge some of the 200-plus for Hamilton County that positively “The various teams come here so that the multi-disciplinary team members — law impacts the investigative process for child child doesn’t have to go to four or five enforcement officers, child protective abuse cases. different places to talk about what happened service personnel, prosecutors, advocates, to them,” Gamble says. “We give the child mental health therapists, medical personnel “A lot of people don’t know what a child and non-offending family members support, and sexual assault specialists. advocacy center is,” says Wendy Gamble, crisis intervention and referrals for mental Founder & Executive Director of The health and medical treatment.” “The breakfast shows how many people it Cherish Center. “Its role is to provide a actually takes to do an investigation for child child-friendly, safe, neutral location in which These child abuse cases cost roughly $1,200 abuse,” says Gamble, noting that proceeds law enforcement and Child Protective per incident to investigate absent a CAC. from the annual breakfast goes toward the Services investigators may conduct and therapy and trauma program. “Any children The Cherish Center has served more than observe forensic interviews with children lacking insurance will receive top-of-the-line 2,900 cases since 2009, Gamble estimates who are alleged victims of crimes.” that they’ve saved the county more than trauma care thanks to this fundraiser.” $4 million through their coordinating The Cherish Center is contracted to be the In November, The Cherish Center hosted efforts. Located on the campus of River neutral party that coordinates and organizes View Hospital, The Cherish Center is only a Death by Chocolate event with an art the initial investigation of child abuse as the partially funded by grants and the state, auction, wine pull and raffle. Money raised Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photography provided by The Cherish Center
CAC model’s main objective is to reduce trauma to child victims by bringing all disciplines together and sharing information more efficiently to minimize duplication.
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Cathedral alum, Ryan Feeney, landed the Super Bowl of sculpting jobs when he was picked as the lead sculptor of the Peyton Manning statue.
SCULPTING A LEGEND LOCAL ARTIST TALKS ABOUT CREATING THE PEYTON MANNING STATUE Writer / Lynda Hedberg Thies Photographer / Jamie Sangar
His attention to detail and work ethic are legendary. He is humble and kind and has a great sense of humor. He is willing to share the credit for his success, and he has left a legacy in the city. Sounds like Peyton Manning? Meet Ryan Feeney. Ryan Feeney may have never played a day in a Colts jersey, but he won the Super Bowl of sculpting jobs when he was chosen from a very competitive field of artists from both the East and West Coast to create the larger than life statue of the iconic Peyton Manning. Feeney fell in love with art when he was just 5 years old and only 7 when he created his first oil painting. While other kids were out playing games in the neighborhood, Feeney was either working on art projects or taking art classes with his mom. His talent was evident, so his parents enrolled him at Shortridge Junior High School for
their Art Magnet program. While he played sports throughout his childhood, nothing really grabbed his attention, but his parents insisted he participate. Feeney’s involvement in athletics changed when the 5-foot-6 freshman came to Cathedral High School. He knew he was too small to play football, so for three years he ran track and cross country. By his senior year, he was well entrenched in his art classes along with his other academics, but his art teacher, Barb Velonis, took him under her wing and mentored Feeney. She also introduced him to 3D drawing, which sealed the deal on his desire to pursue a college degree in design. But he was also craving the opportunity to play a contact sport, and that is when he discovered rugby. Feeney found a rugby club at Lawrence North but soon realized that the travel time was cutting into his practice time. So, the coaches suggested he start a club at Cathedral. He could have just dropped the idea because he was about to graduate, but that was not Feeney. INDY METRO / DECEMBER 2017 / TownePost.com
So, in 1992, Feeney’s senior year, he started a Rugby Club at Cathedral. He found a couple of coaches, and he advertised the program and invited anyone to play so long as they did not have a school program, they could sign up for the Cathedral program. The first season the program finished in the middle of the pack. Today, the club is one of the premier programs in the country. Royal Irish Rugby, a 25-year-old program, has won four National Championships in the past six years and played the championship game both years they didn’t win. “There is no way to truly measure what rugby has done for this community because it constantly grows. What started as a small club here on the northeast side of Indy has now become a dominant program that has held the number one ranking for most of the last seven years,” says Dave Snyder, Royal Irish Rugby Coach. Feeney’s legacy with the rugby program has led the club to create a “Ryan Feeney Founders Award,” given to players that need support to keep playing the game.
Feeney went to Miami University of Ohio to study Art and Design but was also able to continue playing rugby while a student there. The focus of his time at Miami was working on his skills. He even received his first commission when he was a senior there, and his professors supported him through the process. He graduated from Miami with a Bachelors of Fine Arts and a double major in graphic design and sculpture. He started his career working in the art and graphic design department for a corporation and soon realized that he did not have as much time to work on doing what he loved, which involved designing statues. In 1999, Feeney joined the Indianapolis Fire Department because the 24 hours on, 48 hours off gave him the flexibility to spend more time sculpting. By the time he launched his design business, Indy Art Forge, he already had four bronze statues out around the city. “Most guys at the station had a second job mowing lawns and landscaping, mine just happened to be in a studio,” Feeney says. By the time the Colts announced that they were going to build a Peyton Manning statue, Feeney already had 15 public statues on his resume. But this job was the biggest he had ever tackled, and his competition had bigger portfolio’s and even a staff of people to work on the project. Feeney was working as a firefighter and is a married father of two children, but he went for it anyway. The interview process proved intimidating and the competition’s portfolio’s daunting. Colts Chief Operating Officer Pete Ward told him he had the weakest portfolio of everyone, and the other sculptors had even submitted a scaled down sculpture of Peyton. “I don’t have the portfolio as these big-city sculptors that have five other artists working for me to do the work,” he recalls. ‘How could I compete,’ he thought to himself?” But then he noticed that all the sculptors had left off the helmet. Knowing Peyton
was the ultimate detail person, he promised a statue to them in three days and returned with the replica wearing a helmet and even included the wire strap, which the others had left off. So, he thought he got their attention. “We will not go to step one or step two without your approval or go from two to three without your approval,” Feeney told Pete Ward. “I said, ‘If you hire me, living local, you can have input and involvement at every stage. I won’t get it right the first time, if I do, I’m lucky, but I always like to have other people look at it and tweak it.’” Feeney’s reputation, attention to detail and physical location gave the Colts unprecedented access to work closely on the project without the expense of travelling to another state. They also loved that his vendors worked in the city, which meant it would benefit the community. They chose Feeney and arranged for him to fly to Nashville, Tennessee to photograph Manning in a conference room at the hanger to begin the process. His first meeting was a bit intimidating, but he got right to work as the Colts photographer snapped more than 400 photos. Throughout the process of building the 9-foot-1 Manning figure, he worked with the Colts Equipment Manager, Ward and others to ensure that at every stage everyone was happy with the process and his progress. Like other projects he had worked on, he had a team of people involved, and when he was finished, he was confident Manning would like it but had to wait until the public unveiling of the project before he knew for sure. On Oct. 9, around 25,000 people gathered in Indianapolis to participate in the unveiling. The unveiling ceremony included A-list dignitaries, including David Letterman, former Governor Mitch Daniels, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Colts owner Jim Irsay, former coach Tony Dungy and General Manager Bill Polian along with former players such as Jeff Saturday. Feeney was beyond thrilled. He felt confident
that Peyton would like the statue because he had so many people that participated in the project along the way. Peyton came to the podium, looked over at Feeney and said, “Good job” before delivering his speech. Immediately after the ceremony, Manning, who had been all business at the meeting in Nashville, greeted him warmly and thanked him for his effort. He then asked if he could introduce him to his mom, Olivia Manning. She greeted Feeney warmly and said, “The profile is perfect from where I stand, if he didn’t have the number or name on the jersey, even if it was a silhouette in the middle of the night, just in that stance alone, I would know it was Peyton.” Feeney knew that no one knows Peyton better than his mom, so to have her approval meant a lot.
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Writer / Matt Roberts . Photography provided by IU Athletic Department
n Tom Crean’s final season as head basketball coach at Indiana University, almost 40 percent of the shots were taken by three players now on NBA rosters. On IU Basketball Media Day, reporters asked new head coach Archie Miller an obvious question: Where will the Hoosiers’ scoring come from in the 2017-2018 season? “I think De'Ron Davis is a very gifted offensive player,” Miller says. “He has terrific footwork, amazing hands and great touch. I think he can score the ball for us. Robert Johnson is a proven scorer and will continue to do that, too. “Juwan (Morgan) has to become more of an offensive-minded player from a production standpoint,” Miller adds. “He's got great skills. I look at Devonte (Green) as a guy that can get his own shot, a guy that create for himself off of ball screens, and get to the basket and get to the free throw line. As I look at the shooting on our team, guys like Curtis (Jones), guys like Collin (Hartman), those guys have made shots.”
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Offense has not been a problem at Indiana in recent years, but there were times when Indiana fans cringed on every defensive possession. Last season, the Hoosiers led the Big Ten in points scored but managed a conference record of only 7-11. Miller recognizes the need to improve defensively but avoided setting any expectations for a quick fix. “We're building,” he says. “We're not as sophisticated as we're going to be, but I think from a base perspective, our team is learning what we're about, especially in the half-court. “I think we'll be a team that hopefully can continue to really improve. Sometimes it's going to take games. These guys are going to have to experience it in a game, see it on film in a game, and that's kind of what's happened throughout my coaching career. You develop defensively as a team just as well as you do offensively.
This is probably as challenging of a schedule as anyone has ever faced. It's going to put a real tax on the bodies. But our early schedule is going to provide a lot of information on what we're going to need to do to be successful through the course of the regular season in Big Ten play. You're playing against major teams who have really good players and great coaches.
I don't expect on day one we're going to be the steel curtain, so to speak, but I think we're going to be a team that prides ourselves on that. Our guys know that and individual defenders will improve just like they do on offense. “But we're sticking to the script,” Miller adds. “I think from our practice perspective right now, we're going to try to be great on both, but we're spending an abnormal amount of time on it.” With early season games scheduled against perennial powers like Duke, Louisville, Notre Dame and Michigan over a two-week stretch, Miller figures to learn quickly about how Indiana has to improve to compete in the Big Ten. “This is probably as challenging of a schedule as anyone has ever faced,” Miller says. “It's going to put a real tax on the bodies. But our early schedule is going to provide a lot of information on what we're going to need to do to be successful through the course of the regular season in Big Ten play. You're playing against major teams who have really good players and great coaches. “We're going to figure out how we respond to those things,” Miller adds. “I think it's going to teach us what we're going to need to be this year.”
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The track-and-field students he coaches at Center Grove High School call him “The Tank,” and for good reason. Over the past several years, David Mroz has plowed through countless medical hurdles, one after another. Despite them all, he maintains an optimistic outlook and gratitude for life. His indominable spirit was groomed in high school. Besides participating in track, football and basketball, Mroz also meticulously studied his dad’s “Muscle & Fitness” magazines. “I thought it would be great to have massive muscles like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno,” says Mroz, who later competed in Strong Man competitions.
A week after the shoulder surgery, he developed an abscess, which had to be surgically removed. Then came more TIAs, this time leaving him blind in the left eye and numb in the right arm. He couldn’t catch the proverbial break. A month later, Mroz got a call from his doctor letting him know that he needed to see a vascular surgeon immediately.
focused on his wife Pam, children Lauren, Luke and Andrew, and grandson Aden. He also felt great pride as a coach. In 2015 and 2016, one of his students won state in disc, winning the school record, too.
“I had a track meet to coach the following day, so I figured I’d see the surgeon the day after, but my doctor said, ‘Nope. Now,’” recalls Mroz, 45 at the time but with a 99 percent blockage in both carotid arteries.
“I knew it was a heart attack,” Mroz says.
“You’re a walking time bomb,” the doctor told him. After having both carotid arteries cleaned out in May, he described himself as Frankenstein.
In 2016, just before heading to his son’s football game, Mroz turned ghost grey and began sweating profusely.
He was right — 100 percent blockage required another stint. Like a page out of a horror movie, a week later while watching TV, his face started drooping and his right arm went numb. A brain scan revealed that he had suffered a series of seven strokes due to a blood clot.
Though Mroz missed his son’s destination wedding in Jamaica, he was relieved to He joined the Indiana University track team survive yet another health scare without as a walk-on. While at IU, he studied health, “My neck was cut all the way down with metal suffering any debilitating consequences. nutrition and business finance. Post-college, staples binding it,” Mroz says. “Not pretty.” This year, he’s had a third stint put in as well Mroz owned a Gold’s Gym, where he as a knee replacement. trained clients. He’s also worked as a roofer, The following month he learned he had and in 2010 began coaching track at Center an enlarged gall bladder. Determined to Mroz is not sure why he’s been plagued Grove Middle School and three years later whip himself back into shape following that with so many health issues, but doctors at the high school. credit his lifelong exercise habits for having surgery, Mroz made a bet with his son that by the end of basketball season, he’d be able bounced back from so many crises. His In 2013, he had a shoulder replacement — a to dunk again. He was making great strides attitude, no doubt, is a huge factor, too. chronic injury that had bothered him ever when suddenly his left bicep detached. since falling off a roof in 2000. On his way “I enjoy what I’m doing. I love coaching and to the surgery center, Mroz’s right arm went “I looked like Popeye with a unicep rather watching the kids have that ‘a-ha’ moment,” completely numb. says Mroz, whose perspective is predicated than a bicep,” says Mroz with a chuckle. on genuine gratitude. “While we’re on this “I didn’t think much of it because it went earth, we should do our best to impact He continued to keep his positive spirit away after a few moments,” says Mroz, who despite another infection followed by more the people around us. If we can change later learned that he’d suffered a TIA or somebody’s world in a positive way while chest pains and the discovery of another mini stroke. we’re here, that’s what life’s all about.” 90 percent blockage. Through it all, Mroz
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SYD’S BAR & GRILL IS A LONG-TIME FAVORITE IN NOBLESVILLE Writer / Matt Keating . Photographer / Brian Brosmer
Syd’s Bar & Grill, 808 Logan Street, Noblesville, a long-time Indiana institution, is recognized around the world for its great drinks, fine food, warm atmosphere and famous neon sign. Syd’s t-shirts and apparel have been recognized and photographed in places as far away as Texas and The Great Wall of China. “Syd’s has been around so long that people see a Syd’s t-shirt somewhere when they are traveling, and it makes them feel at home,” says owner Rick Robison. “For so many years, it’s been a homey place where people can relax, have a good drink and enjoy an excellent meal. And it’s still that way. People love Syd’s.”
Syd’s is in the Evans Building on the historic Courthouse Square in downtown Noblesville. The Hamilton County Courthouse was built in 1879, and 10 years later, the first tavern opened in the new Evans Building. Robison says the tavern originally benefitted from the nearby railroad traffic and offered lodging on the upper floors to travelers. The Evans Building has always been used as a tavern except during 1909-1933, when alcohol sales were prohibited. Walter Carey and Sid Gill opened Syd’s in 1945, and they installed their locally famous shuffleboard game in the middle of the bar. Syd’s originally became known for its cold drinks and friendly
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service, but it was the quality food coming out of the kitchen that established Syd’s reputation far and wide. “Syd’s is still known for our great food today,” Robison says. “That has never changed. We get a lot of repeat business. Guests like bringing a lot of their family and friends. They love the interior. People also like the outdoor patio in the warm weather months.” Syd’s breaded tenderloin sandwich is considered among the best in the state. For decades, Syd’s tasty menu items have kept customers coming back for more. The variety of lunch and daily specials have been quite popular. “Customers love the burgers, fish and prime rib,” Robison says. “We get a lot of compliments.” Recent specials featured on Syd’s Facebook Page have included Ham and Beans with Fried Potatoes and Cornbread, Prime Rib Manhattan with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables, Homemade Spaghetti and Garlic Bread, Taco Tuesday’s and Syd’s Stromboli Sandwich with a side. Other socials have included The Chili and Grilled Sandwich, the Catfish Sandwich, Chicken or Beef Quesadillas and Country Fried Steak. Many former Noblesville residents make Syd’s their destination on their return trips to the city. “Syd’s is like a ‘Cheers’ bar where everybody knows your name,” Robison says. “The staff really goes out of their way to know what people like to eat and drink. They offer outstanding service.” Syd’s was voted as one of the 10 Best Bars in Indiana by BestThingsIN.com. “Syd’s is a unique setting in a historic part of Noblesville that has been a success for decades,” Robison adds. “We make a lot of friends here and keep the old customers coming back.” Robison became a co-owner of Syd’s in 1995. He bought out his partner in 2010. “I’ve loved owning Syd’s, and seeing it grow and change over the years but still maintain its uniqueness,” he says. Robison was born and raised in Noblesville and loves the city. “This was a great place to grow up,” he says. “The people are wonderful. Friends I’ve known for years always come in and have a good time.” The neon Syd’s Fine Food sign has taken on a life of its own. “It’s such an old and unique sign that really stands out,” Robison says. “I have to replace the transformers to keep it going, but it looks great at night and it’s very welcoming. It’s a lot like Syd’s itself.”
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NHS GIRLS SOCCER CAPS STRONG SEASON AT SEMI-STATE Megan Ott Foundation.”
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The Noblesville Girls Soccer Team enjoyed an outstanding season, making it all the way to the Semi-State.
Brady says the team continued to improve throughout the season.
“Our program instills in the players to work hard and challenge each other every day in The Millers played well all year and are practice,” Brady says. “We want them to do looking forward to an even better season next the same thing in the classroom, make good year. Coach Mike Brady, who was recently choices, and grow as players, students and named Hoosier Crossroads Conference young adults.” Soccer Coach of the Year, says it was enjoyable to watch their hard work pay off. Despite the ups and downs of the season, “They spent the summer conditioning and training together,” Brady says. “It wasn’t mandatory, but they understand they are part of something bigger than themselves, and they continued that attitude that if you’re going to take the time to do something, do it well. They did this throughout the season in both training and games, and even in their philanthropy projects, like money they raised for the
the team hit its stride more consistently, gaining momentum along the way.
“We lost a group of very talented seniors from last year’s semi-state team, and it would have been easy to rest on last season’s laurels and think of this year as a rebuild, but that certainly wasn’t the attitude of the coaches or the players,” Brady says. “Playing what could be considered the most difficult schedule in the state, the team learned how
to battle, and they came out on the winning side of most of those battles.” The Lady Millers soccer team will have its sight set even higher next year. Brady believes his team can accomplish their goals and then some, if they continue to put the team first. “We have a saying in our program, ‘We are together,’ and as long as the players come together and work towards the same goal and understand that our accomplishments and set-backs are achieved as a team, then there is no bar set too high for our program,” he says. “We are fortunate to represent Noblesville,” Brady adds. “We take a great deal of pride in the name on the front of our jerseys, and we do our best to represent the community in the way it deserves for all the support provided to us by the school, parents and students of Noblesville High School.”
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Technology Interiors Opens New Fishers Showroom Rick Goren, Owner Writer / Jon Shoulders Photogrpaher / Brian Brosmer
As in-home automation technology continues to rise in popularity, Fishersbased Technology Interiors has become one of the country’s leading providers and installers of hi-tech home theaters, smartphone-controlled security systems, automated lighting and air conditioning and much more. “We’re in the top 100 in the U.S. out of 10,000 companies for integration, which refers to controlling the various devices in your home – alarm, lights, locks, TV – from an application on your smartphone,” says owner Rick Goren, an Indianapolis native. “We do a tremendous amount of security systems and remote management of your thermostat, locks, cameras and lights. It’s pretty amazing, some of the things we can do.”
where customers can learn firsthand about its various video, audio and automation options and services. Having expanded its product line well beyond home theater systems with the proliferation of automation technology, some of the company’s recent best sellers include an alarm system for controlling locks, lights and thermostats controlled through a simple smartphone application for a monthly fee, as well as a technology called OvrC, which allows users to remotely control their wireless routers and various automated devices.
“Our two-gig alarm system will send you notifications if there’s a door open or your kids come home and open the front door,” Goren says. “It’s been very popular. People want to know if their kids are home and if they’re safe. It also has a garage door monitoring function. Another popular item right now is a doorbell function – if Since 1998, Technology Interiors has served somebody comes up to your door, it calls you central Indiana with home theater audio and and gives you notification that somebody’s video installations and is currently the state’s at your front door without them touching number one seller of home theater screens anything or ringing the doorbell.” and projectors according to Goren. The company recently relocated its showroom Goren says his staff of 12 strives to stay to 8977 East 116th Street in Fishers, informed on integration technology
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LADY MILLERS VOLLEYBALL WINS FIRST SECTIONAL IN 15 YEARS Writer / Matt Keating Photographer / Kirk Green
Noblesville High School Girls Volleyball Coach Steve Hawthorne couldn’t be prouder of his team. “We made it to the Regional Finals, the Elite 8, and they ended the season very strong,” Hawthorne says. “The team played well all season and worked hard to continually improve.” The Noblesville Lady Millers played particularly well during sectionals. They won four sets against the Fishers Tigers during some tough matches.
the way, but they gained a lot of momentum another winning group of talented athletes. in the sectionals, and pulled it together. In the “We have five players returning for next sectionals, they really had it together. They were showing a lot of resilience.” season,” he says. “They are some strong players who will help us build on the The Millers later defeated Westfield momentum we were able to accomplish High School to become the Sectional 8 this season. For us, this senior class set the champion. They ended the season with 23 bar high for next year, but we know how to wins and 14 losses. build off what we accomplished this season.” “We still ended the season strong by winning our first sectional in 15 years,” Hawthorne says. “They had great footwork, posture and resilience in the sectionals. There were things we sometimes struggled with earlier in the season, but they focused to improve. They worked well together and supported each other.” w
“Every coach wants their team to play their best, and they did that all season,” Hawthorne Hawthorne is already looking forward to says. “There were some ups and down along next season. He expects the team to be
Anne Standeford, a long-time high school volleyball fan, says she saw the Lady Millers get stronger as the season progressed. “When I saw them play in the sectionals, I saw a huge amount of improvement from earlier in the season,” Standeford says. “They were very good all year, but they really had some momentum carrying them in the sectionals. They really have a lot to be proud of.”
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MILLERS CHEER TEAM WINS SECOND STRAIGHT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Writer / Matt Keating Photography Provided by Millers Cheerleading
For the second year in a row, the Noblesville Millers Varsity Cheerleaders won the Division A State Championship. The team took home the championship Nov. 4 at the Indiana High School Cheerleading Championship in New Castle.
talented program. They were over the moon thrilled that their many hours of practice had paid off when it counted the most.” The Millers successfully defeated eight other programs in Division A, and it was something they had to accomplish quickly.
“Competitive cheer has a unique pressure on the athletes in that you only have two “We didn’t want to go into the season minutes and 30 seconds to highlight focused on a repeat,” says coach Crystal your abilities,” Scott says. “In football and Scott. “We wanted to go into the season basketball, you have an entire game to show improving our skills and difficulty level from your skills. To see all the talent that we were last year’s winning performance. We had up against and know your team did not high hopes that by focusing on that, then cave to the pressure but went out and did the results would allow for a great outcome. what you as a coach asked them to do, fills a coach’s heart with pride.” “The girls were more excited with the win this year because the talent in our division Scott became the head coach four years ago. was even better than last year. Winning the title this year solidified that Noblesville “It was an overwhelming feeling when Cheerleading’s program is a solid and we won again to know that the assistant
coach, Andrew Masten, and I had raised the standard of NHS cheer to such a great level in a short amount of time,” she says. “The girls have the talent, and the parents are very supportive of our girls and the coaching staff. I was just so proud for the city of Noblesville at that moment. I was so happy for all of the fans that drove to New Castle that day to support us. I felt that we solidified being a solid cheer program.” The team also won Grand Champs at the Purdue, “Get on the Track” competition. Scott says the team competed in more of these local competitions to better prepare them for the state championship. “We spent a lot of time reviewing video, doing team bonding activities, reviewing score sheets and seeing what comments the judges gave us,” Scott says. “The team really stayed focused on improving each performance.”
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