Noblesville Magazine November 2015

NOVEMBER 2015

MAGAZINE

THANKSGIVING

TURKEY TROT KEEPING MEMORIES OF MICHAEL ALIVE

PUBLISHER Tom Britt

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BUSINESS MANAGER Jeanne Britt

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CONTENT MANAGER Kara Reibel

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION Toni Folzenlogel

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Alyssa Sander

ADVERTISING DESIGNER Austin Vance

EDITOR

Katelyn Bausman

INTERN

Keeley Miller

NOVEMBER WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS

Janet C. Striebel / Kara Reibel

COVER STORY

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SHOP LOCAL!

Cover Photo / Brian Brosmer

THANKSGIVING TURKEY TROT: KEEPING MEMORIES OF MICHAEL ALIVE

Help our local economy by shopping local.

Advertising supporters of the Noblesville Magazine offset the costs of publication and mailing, keeping this publication FREE. Show your appreciation by thanking them with your business.

Writer / Janet C. Striebel

A major part of the Treinen family Thanksgiving traditions is the 8th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot serving those in need and created in honor of their son.

10 The Dolphin Tank 14 Salvation Army’s Angel Tree 17 Lt. Col. John Brill

20 Don Wettrick: Inspiring Innovation 22 State of the City Speech by Mayor Ditslear

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Stay HerE grow HERE Noblesville

An initiative led by The City of Noblesville Economic Development. To showcase and celebrate the stories of Noblesville businesses, we are profiling companies winning awards, creating/growing a workforce, and being overall great corporate citizens here in our city.

What Makes Noblesville Great for Business As a business growing in Noblesville there is a tremendous amount of community support.

Residents and neighboring businesses want Darlington to be successful. The City of Noblesville also offers great access to services through economic development initiatives and simply ease of operation. Lastly the cost of operating a business in Noblesville is smart business.

Conservative tax structure, and the ability to recruit top talent right inside the community are just a few examples.

What Makes Noblesville Great for Staff Noblesville is a whole life community that offers qualities and amenities that today’s workforce seeks out. Noblesville offers a beautiful big city with a small town feel, a variety of locally owned restaurants and shops, progressive and pristine parks and much more.

An Introduction to Darlington

Darlington is an innovative snack company providing baked goods for the food industry. Darlington has operated in Noblesville since 2009.

Their products can be found in every major food service category including airlines and the military. Darlington offers delicious taste and many diet appropriate recipes that you’ll hear them say, “make mouths water.” Darlington offers more than 80 different snack and cookie products for the food industry. You will find Darlington products primarily sold in the Eastern United States and Canada. Now in 2015, you will begin to see your favorite Darlington Appleways products in retail locations near you.

More than 300 distributors carry Darlington products, including Sysco Food Service, US Foods, McLane and Gordon Food Service.

Why Noblesville is Perfect for Their Headquarters

Noblesville offers a small town, wholesome Americana vibe that embraces mid-western values. The City of Noblesville also offers a safe community that enables Darlington to attract new employees to help support the company’s projected growth.

What’s Next for Darlington

Darlington is on a 50-70% growth track within the next 3-5 years.

Growth can be associated with great business culture. At Darlington, there are a variety of initiatives that connect their employees with the community. For example: • Family-oriented culture • Open, collaborative culture • Charitable events & causes

• Work with the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville • Provide snacks for local backpack programs & children

The City of Noblesville is proud to have Darlington growing their business in our community. We are noticing their great work as is others. In 2015, Darlington won three design awards for packaging.

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The Heart of Culture in Noblesville The Annex is Open!

The Recreation Annex is now open at Ivy Tech Community College. In preparation for more programs this winter, the annex is offering drop-in classes this fall. Pickleball is from 9–11AM and basketball is from 11 am–1 pm. Cost is $5 per drop-in or $50 for 12 visits.

The Recreation Annex entrance is located at Gate 18 on the east side. Ivy Tech is located at 300 North 17th Street.

Visit noblesvilleparks.org or call 317-770-5750.

Day of the Dead

This is no trick! Nickel Plate Arts invites you to celebrate Day of the Dead with us on the spookiest day of the year, Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 am–5 pm. A $10 general admission fee includes a hot drink, snacks, crafts, face painting, costume contest, entertainment and activities including storytelling, live music and piñata smashing. Teens and adults can stick around for a nighttime walking graveyard tour, starting at 5:30 pm ($10 for tour).

Register at nickelplatearts.org.

One Street. Many Great Events.

November kicks off the holiday season in downtown Noblesville with First Friday on November 6th from 5 to 8 pm featuring Live Mannequins at select locations and many open houses at merchants around the square. Don’t miss the Michael Treinen Foundation’s Turkey Trot at 9 am on Thanksgiving morning followed be the Ice Festival and Tree Lighting on Friday evening and Small Business Saturday on the 28th! Shop local and have a great month in Hipstoric Downtown Noblesville!

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THANKSGIVING

TURKEY TROT KEEPING MEMORIES OF MICHAEL ALIVE Writer / Janet C. Striebel . Photos Provided (2011 Turkey Trot)

The Michael Treinen Foundation 8th Annual Turkey Trot will take place Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 at 9 a.m. This special holiday tradition held at Noblesville Downtown Square will include a 5K Run/Walk and 3K Family Walk. Why not have fun burning calories in the morning before you feast later that day? The top 10 men and women of the 5K will each win a pie to take home to share with their Thanksgiving table!

Registering for the Turkey Trot is a great way to start the spirit of the holiday season. It’s rewarding to know that you supported the community as 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards various philanthropies such as Riley Hospital for Children and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Hurry and register for this fun-filled event. Dri-FIT long-sleeved shirts are guaranteed for participants registered by November 1. Go to TheMichaelTreinenFoundation.org to sign up.

“The Turkey Trot is a timed event to meet the needs of the competitive runner and yet is also casual if you prefer to stroll through the park,” says Kelly Treinen, mother of Michael who lost his battle with cancer in 2008 at 19 years old, just six days prior to his 20th birthday.

“Michael was very energetic, athletic and a people-person," she says. “He was a giver who cared about others.” She reflects back to when he once drew a picture for a little girl named Taylor at Riley where he also was a patient at the time. He traced a turkey with his hand using his thumb as the head and his fingers as the feathers.

He wrote “Happy Thanksgiving” and signed his name before presenting it to her. She never forgot this simple act of kindness, and neither did her parents. After Michael passed, Taylor’s parents gave the picture to Kelly reminding her of his compassion that lives on in everyone’s hearts who were lucky enough to know him. This

Artwork by Michele Treinen

same picture is displayed every year on the race day T-shirts.

“Since he was so into fitness and played three sports in high school, Michael found mental and physical strength by continuing to work out whenever he could during his chemotherapy treatments,” says Kelly. “Michael wanted to make a difference, so he started the Moving Through Treatment campaign where his focus was to purchase exercise equipment for the teenage patients at Riley that could be used in the Physical Therapy room or in the patient’s rooms. Several exercise bikes were purchased and can be seen throughout the fifth floor at Riley.”

The impact Michael has made on his community should come as no surprise since his mother is exceptionally driven to help others when she can. Kelly works as a Principal of Promise Road Elementary in Noblesville. During my interview with her one day after school, I learned she was scheduled to give blood immediately following our conversation. Moreover, Kelly was recently awarded the 2015 Indianapolis LLS Woman of the Year, raising a little over $87,000 in just 10 weeks.

“I had such a strong team,” she says humbly. “This was such a rewarding experience made up of family and friends. My neighbor and friend Chris Yeakey promoted this and convinced me to run.

He and the other people on my team are the true reason I won.”

In 2008, Yeakey also persuaded Kelly to start the first Turkey Trot.

“The Turkey Trot wasn’t my idea," she says. "It was actually Chris who thought of it. He saw how my daughter, Meredith, was involved with her Team in Training program [LLS Fundraiser] in memory of her brother.”

Yeakey suggested that they host a 5K event on Thanksgiving Day in their neighborhood. This event was successful with about 50 people attending and $800 raised for LLS. The next year, the race grew to about 300 runners. By the third year, the race was moved to Noblesville Square with close to 1,500 people.

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“We do not just raise money for LLS,” says Kelly. “The Turkey Trot also benefits the Sparrow Club of Indiana, the Michael Treinen Foundation and the Doll Program to Riley Hospital for Children. It provides direct support to families and has supported the Angel of Hope [a memorial for children that have passed away].” The Doll Program involves giving American Girl Dolls and outfits to Riley patients. Kelly hopes to add a “boy component” this year by giving Legos to patients.

TURKEY TROT BOARD MEMBERS TOM TREINEN dad

KYLE CAMPBELL friend of Michael

KELLY TREINEN mom

BOBBI DAVIS family friend

MEREDITH TREINEN sister

JOE GREINER friend of Michael

The Michael Treinen Foundation supports the National Bone Marrow Registry, Be the Match, LLS, Riley Hospital for Children and the Sparrow Club of Indiana and also awards four athletic scholarships for Noblesville High School each year.

MADELINE TREINEN sister

CALLIE MOORE friend of Michael

MICHELE TREINEN sister

JOHN MOORE Michael’s hockey coach

The Treinen family members all help to organize the Turkey Trot. Kelly and her husband, Tom, are Executive Board members along with their three daughters, Meredith (30), Madeline (22) and Michele (21). Incidentally, Michele does the artwork for the banner.

SCOTT BEESLEY friend of Michael

MICHAEL OSBORN friend of Michael

DAVE JOHNSON family friend through Noblesville Lacrosse

CHRIS YEAKEY neighborhood friend & originator of Turkey Trot

“All of the board members represent key people in Michael’s life and help make the race a festive event,” says Kelly. “Each year, we have a balloon display that portrays the theme of the race T-shirts. One year, it was a red truck because Michael used to drive one. The balloon sculpture is placed at the cemetery which is along the route on Monument and 17th Street.”

Kelly is gracious for how the Noblesville community has stepped up to help her family in so many ways. The Turkey Trot is about new tradition for our community in memory of a young man who lost his battle with cancer but brought a community together for a common cause.

She says, “We are keeping Michael alive in our memories.”

If you’re interested in volunteering or being a sponsor for this event, please contact Kelly at tktreinen@gmail.com.

To make a donation to the Michael Treinen Foundation, checks can be made out to: The Legacy Fund The Michael Treinen Foundation and mailed to 7028 Oakbay Dr., Noblesville, IN 46062.

Go to TheMichaelTreinenFoundation.org to learn more or to register.

Janet C. Striebel is a Fishers resident and freelance writer.

She and her husband, Doug, have three children: Ryan, Jessica and Justin. She has been writing for the TownePost Network for more than seven years and claims that the best part is meeting all the interesting people in her community.

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THE DOLPHIN TANK

INDIANA CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN TURNS THE TIDE FOR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES The local entrepreneurial community is very supportive, allowing women-owned businesses the resources and connections to be successful. The idea is to not swim in a cage to be protected from sharks.

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The Dolphin Tank event held at the Indiana Conference for Women addresses the disparity of funding that women-owned businesses receive compared to maleowned. But thanks to events such as the Dolphin Tank, the tide is turning.

Organizers Polina Feldman, a Spin Up Associate at IU Research and Technology Corporation, and Kristen Cooper, VP of Corp. Development and Operations for Sticksnleaves, have coordinated this year’s panel of judges and vetted the applicants.

“Participating in the Dolphin Tank will be a chance to encourage, connect and network with female business owners who may be interested in what we do, and I may learn about a business idea or two that will help us as we head into year two of The Launch Ladies networking group, lead by teaching code.”

Cooper, held two Startup Study Hall events specifically to coach for a compelling pitch.

The keynote speaker for the conference is “If a woman-owned business wants to find Kathy Ireland, the former model and CEO a supportive community, they don’t have of a $2 billion business empire. to look far to find it,” shares Lisa Mitchell, For more information on the Founder of Power Body Language. “Launch conference, please visit Ladies, NAWBO, Verge, Sparks Talks and www.indianaconferenceforwomen.com.

Launch Fishers as well as others are very welcoming organizations.”

Three companies will pitch to a panel of three judges. Pitches are five minutes in length with a feedback time of 10 minutes from the judges.

This year’s panelists include: Dima Elissa, CEO and Founder, VisMed-3D; Danielle Hughes, CEO of Divine Capital Markets; Aimee Kandrac, Founder of What Friends “The group of applicants was strong, making Do; Danielle McDowell, Executive the selection process challenging,” says Director of The Speak Easy; Kelly Cooper. “There are so many viable business Pfledderer, CEO, Apparatus and Chairman ideas presented by women. All deserve to of TechPoint; and John Qualls, President pitch to someone.” of Eleven Fifty Academy.

The panelists provide feedback in a friendly atmosphere, so that the entrepreneurs may take the next step with their business based on the recommendations. The presenters are at varying levels of development.

Leading up to the Dolphin Tank were a series of events supporting female entrepreneurs, inspiring their confidence and motivating them to create an effective pitch.

“At Eleven Fifty Academy, we believe that the coding profession lacks diversity, so we are reaching deep into communities to encourage diversity in coding including females, minorities and the underserved,” says Qualls. “Because females are so important to the Academy’s success, we want to make sure we are doing all we can to encourage women in all aspects of their professional lives.

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“It’s been an honor to host and work with the Indiana Conference for Women.

The conference convenes diverse and distinct voices offering insightfull examination of topics most meaningful to women today. The connections formed at the conference lead to a commitment to action that establishes Indiana’s women ad leaders in supporting women throughout the Midwest in pursuit of economic empowerment that benefits all the communities they touch.”

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“We are inspiring the attendees to take a risk and build something to go to market,” says Cooper.

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SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE Writer / Samantha Hyde

This Christmas, shoppers will find more than just bargains and festive lights as they wind their way through Castleton Square and Greenwood Park malls. A very special Christmas tree will also appear at each location, one that eschews shiny ornaments and tinsel for hundreds of simple paper angels with names like “Maddy,” “Anthony” and “Kayla.”

The Salvation Army is partnering with CBS4 to launch a new program in Central Indiana called Angel Tree. It’s their hope that shoppers will “adopt” over 3,000 children, or “Angels,” this Christmas. Each paper angel represents one real child, a boy or girl whose name, age, wishes and needs are printed right on the angel.

Sponsoring an Angel is easy. Shoppers simply choose a name from the tree and pledge to help The Salvation Army bring the joy of Christmas to this special child in need. Then they hit the stores, armed with their Angel’s description and an empty bag waiting to be filled with wants, like a special toy or game, and needs, like a warm coat or a pair of shoes.

Once the bag is filled, shoppers return it to the Angel Tree volunteers, and The Salvation Army stores it until parents collect the gifts just before Christmas.

The Angel Tree program started 35 years ago at a Salvation Army in Lynchburg, Virginia. It proved to be such an effective way to directly connect donors with children in need that it grew over time into a nationwide program currently helping more than one million children across the United States.

Thanks to the generosity of individual and corporate donors, Angel Tree helps to make the holidays more joyful for families facing significant financial struggles and hardships.

Major Bob Webster, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army in Indiana, has experienced first-hand the impact Angel Tree has on a community.

“There’s not a single Salvation Army program that touches the lives of families like our Angel Tree program does,” he explains. “It not only meets the needs of area children, but it grants their wishes and brings the spirit of Christmas to

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their home.”

Angel Trees will appear inside Castleton Square and Greenwood Park malls on Saturday, November 21. The trees will be up with volunteers on hand to assist with Angel “adoptions” every Saturday and Sunday through December 13. Black Friday shoppers will also have a chance to adopt Angels or drop off filled bags at the Angel Tree stations.

With thousands of Angels available for adoption, The Salvation Army is also counting on significant support from local businesses and groups looking for a way to give back this holiday season. This is an opportunity for companies to sponsor any number of Angels, whether that means five, 50 or even 100 children.

With so many kids looking for a merrier Christmas this year, the Angel Tree program will need tremendous support from our community, so keep an eye out for those special trees and be a part of something wonderful this year!

Learn more about Angel Tree by visiting SalvationArmyIndiana.org.

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WONDROUS WINTER WISHES ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF INDIANAPOLIS 2015 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON AND STYLE SHOW

Attendees can enjoy themselves even more with the knowledge that proceeds from the Holiday Luncheon and Style Show benefit children and adults that Assistance League’s® programs serve.

Writer / Julie Yates

On Thursday, December 3, Assistance League® of Indianapolis will host “Wondrous Winter Wishes,” their annual Holiday Luncheon and Style Show. This fundraising event has become a holiday tradition for many ladies in the greater Indianapolis area. Members, friends, mothers and daughters look forward to this festive celebration that starts the holiday season.

As in past years, the Holiday Luncheon and Style Show will be held at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The room, which is usually filled to its 500 person capacity, will be decorated with dazzling, sparkling shades of winter white.

season with the opportunity to give back to our community and make winter wishes come true for so many.”

The day will begin with a silent auction filled with many unique items. Participants will be able to bid on baked goods suitable for holiday entertaining, children’s items, decorative holiday offerings, college logo objects, gift cards and festive gift baskets.

A Mystery Wine Bid will bring to the silent auction the opportunity for bidders to take home premium bottles of wine wrapped in beautiful winter wine bags ready for gift giving.

In addition, a tree decorated with over $500 worth of local area business and restaurant gift cards will be raffled off. The Secret Ingredient, an Indianapolis boutique, will Jo Craig, Carmel, and Jane Williams, again sponsor a style show with clothes Indianapolis, are co-chairing the event. modeled by representatives from the Along with their committee, they have agencies, senior facilities and schools that been overseeing preparations to make it an Assistance League® serves through its exceptionally enjoyable day for all attendees. philanthropic programs.

“It’s a time of camaraderie and friendship but also a chance to let people know about Assistance League’s® programs and an opportunity to raise funds for the children and adults we serve,” explained Williams.

Craig added, “Members and their guests look forward to kicking off the holiday

There will also be the chance to do a bit of holiday shopping. Clothing and accessories will be available for purchase from The Secret Ingredient. Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys will be on hand to offer a selection of children’s games and toys.

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Operation School Bell®, the largest of the organization’s programs, has provided new school clothes and supplies to qualifying children in the Indianapolis area for 32 consecutive years. This year, over 3,000 students from the Metropolitan School Districts of Lawrence, Pike, Washington and Warren as well as Indianapolis Public Schools will benefit from the program.

When asked about the large amount of preparation needed for such an event, Craig responded, “Planning for the Holiday Luncheon is such a pleasure when you have enthusiastic committee members who are committed not only to the success of the event, but more importantly, who are passionate about the philanthropic programs it helps support.”

Besides the hard work of members, community backing is important to the success of the occasion as well. CarDon & Associates of Indianapolis have stepped up to be a sponsor of the event.

To learn more about the philanthropic programs of Assistance League® of Indianapolis and to make reservations for the 2015 Holiday Luncheon and Style Show, please visit alindy.org.

Julie Yates is a former teacher and current food blogger, Yates Yummies.

She enjoys sharing quick, easy and healthy recipes with people who love to cook. Visit her blog at yatesyummies.blogspot.com.

LT. COL. JOHN BRILL

KOREAN & COLD WAR FIGHTER PILOT

Writer / Kara Reibel . Photographer / Brian Brosmer

“You know you’re getting old when planes you’ve flown are in the USAF museum at Wright Patt,” says Korean and Cold War fighter pilot Lt. Col. John Brill. “In fact, between my brother, my dad and I, we’ve flown 25 planes in the museum at Dayton.”

Brill’s dad was a WWI fighter pilot who died in a war plane accident in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1940 when John was 10 years old. His father was part of the Reserves at that time. Their family moved to Indianapolis after his dad passed.

“My dad flew an SE-5 in WWI, a Thomas Moore Scout and a SPAD,” shares John. “He also flew a Jenney, which was well known during WWI. He used to barnstorm in northern Indiana and took people for rides for $10 back in the 1920s, which was a lot of money back then.”

John graduated from Howe Military Academy in 1948, the same

year his brother, Jay Richard Brill, graduated from West Point. Jay went to pilot training and earned his wings a year later. Jay worked with the Gemini Space Program, got a master’s at Purdue University and worked with gas turbines and rockets. His last position was as the A10 Program Director at Wright Patterson USAF Base where he retired as a Brigadier General. He spent his career with the USAF. He passed away in 1992.

“Jay loved the A10 program,” shares John. “He got to work with the big guns and big bombs. When the Army needed support, an A10 was called in to help them out.”

After John graduated from Howe, he attended Purdue University, then joined the USAF serving active duty from 1952-1956. His unit was combat ready in the F-86L during Korea, then the truce was signed with Korea. Brill was then assigned to Air Defense Command out of Cape Cod. “We were armed with 48 Mighty Mouse rockets,” says Brill.

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Brill flew an F-86F, commonly called a Sabre Jet, and a Lockehhed F-94C Starfire. This jet in the photograph has been moved to the USAF Museum in Dayton. Brill has flown this very plane with the tail number identified in his flight logbook.

At Otis AFB on Cape Cod, Brill was one of 2,000 pilots who ran intercept to scare the Russians during the Cold War. Brill explains that airliners coming into our airspace had to report at the Air Defense identification zone. These airliners had to be within five minutes of ETA and traveling within 20 miles of their true course line, or an alert button was pressed, and the intercepts were sent up to identify the jetliners. He was part of what was known as “Fighter Interceptor Squadrons.”

After serving active duty for five years, Brill went back to Purdue and graduated with an industrial economics degree. He also served with the National Guard, serving a total of 23 years in the USAF. Brill supports the Share Space Foundation, a not-for-profit started

by Buzz Aldrin, which promotes space tourism for the masses. The launch event was hosted by John Travolta at Kennedy Space Center on July 18, 2015.

Now retired, Brill gives a lot of talks “about the dumb things I did,”

John Brill with Buzz Aldrin and John Travolta July, 2015 . Plane car in front of the Knights of Columbus. Provided by Kathryn Lerch . Left: John Brill with two WWII veterans. Provided by Kathryn Lerch. Right: John Brill speaking to the Service club. . Brill, a 15-year-volunteer for the Indiana Transportation Museum Railroad Group, with his engine.

he jokes. One of his stories is about the time he took his wife up in a jet fighter. “It was 1956, and my wife Carolyn was probably the second female ever to go up. I took her to 40,000 feet over Boston in an F-94C,” shares Brill. “Jackie Cochran was the first female. She ran WASPs during WWII, but I couldn’t own up to this experience until 50 years later when I wouldn’t get into trouble.”

“Brill traveled with our school’s European War History trip in 2014, which went from the beaches of Normandy to Berlin,” says Kathryn Lerch, World History teacher at Park Tudor. “Although he is a Cold War era fighter pilot, he shared a lot of his recollections of time spent in Europe and especially his visit to Berlin when the Wall went up in 1961.”

John and his wife have three children and six grandchildren. They live on Morse Reservoir where John would regularly land his amphibious plane. “I’m sure it was against the rules, but no one ever said anything,” he says.

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Don Wettrick in Ghana

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NHS teacher Don Wettrick viewed Daniel Pink’s TED Talk on the science of motivation, inspiring him to create the Innovation class at NHS. Pink has written several books with “Drive” being on the National Bestseller list for over three years. With the support of the administration, this course has become popular not only in Noblesville High School, but the demand to create similar programs takes Wettrick across the country and internationally to consult other school districts.

“The first seven to eight weeks of the course, the students are learning how to harness creativity and push towards innovation,” shares Wettrick. “The students are creating new solutions to problems that have not been identified yet, which defines ‘innovation.’”

As part of the course, the students receive social media training, which is very transparent. The students blog every two weeks and set up profiles on LinkedIn and Twitter. “We create a foundation for the students of how to think, how to blog and how to use social media and YouTube correctly,” says Wettrick.

“While we were not the first high school in Indiana to offer such a class, we were the first to incorporate ‘open source learning’ as a component,” shares Wettrick. “Indiana is the first state to incorporate such a course as part of the high school curriculum.”

Once the students get a sense of what they want to start working on, they are off to the races. Don becomes a team leader and is more of a mentor instead of the teacher.

NHS runs a block schedule, so enrolled students in the Innovations class have 1.5 hours of experiential learning every other day. And unlike most other course offerings, a student may enroll in the Innovation course more than one year.

The students also grade themselves. As part of the goal setting initiative, students create the steps and milestones necessary to get them to their end goal. Breaking the process down into the two week increments gives the students accountability for the baby steps needed to build the road map that takes them to their goal. At the

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end of the two weeks, they reflect on their written plan and assess their own efforts for their promised actions.

“We know that if given a full semester to work on a project, no one is going to work on it right away,” says Wettrick. “But by breaking it down into two week segments, identifying the steps they want to work on, it makes a large project manageable.”

The projects and goals vary across the board. Last year, there were four provisional patent submissions from NHS Innovation students. Some kids want to build apps, some are social entrepreneurs and many LLCs are filed on behalf of the ideas of these students. At NHS, Wettrick teaches three Innovations classes with 20 students in each class. Former students frequently return to mentor current students.

Jared Costa, 18, a NHS former student of Wettrick’s who volunteers to help out in the class, says, “Innovation was by far was my favorite course I’ve taken. I’m a huge advocate for it. Innovation promotes hands-on learning, highlights success and inspires passion.”

Currently Costa is seeking funding for his company. He’s working on a transparent solar panel that could be placed on a window for a home or car or even a cell phone, converting the sun’s rays into power. Costa has a provisional patent. His solar panel tests right now at 75 percent the efficiency of a commercial grade solar panel.

With additional work and research, he expects to reach 100 percent efficiency within seven years.

“I’m an idea guy, and through this [Innovation] class, I was able to fine tune my solar panel idea,” says Costa. “And most importantly, I was able to focus more time on it and had access to resources to make this possible.”

Wettrick encourages his students to be as selfish as possible with focusing on their ideas. This simply means that he asks what his students are passionate about and what they believe in.

The students are learning from experts too. Wettrick reached out to Quest Nutrition, the second fastest growing company in the country. Quest Nutrition Founder and CEO Tom Bilyeu spoke via Skype to the Innovation students. Bilyeu said, “This is changing education” and invited Wettrick to fly out to Los Angeles to discuss the course.

“We are on the right track anytime we can engage the next generation in real activities supporting entrepreneurship and innovation!” says Launch Fishers Founder and Entrepreneur John Wechsler.

Recently, an investor from Chicago came in to speak with the class and listen to what the students are doing. Wettrick said, “He confessed that he didn’t believe what I told him was happening here until he saw it for himself.”

The Innovations class is in year five of its existence.

In addition to his teaching job and his family, Wettrick and a partner started an educational foundation, Open Source Learning Foundation, based in Monterey, California. He also wrote a book, “Pure Genius: Creating a Culture of Innovation.”

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STATE OF THE CITY SPEECH BY MAYOR DITSLEAR Writer / Kara Reibel

Mayor John Ditslear presented his annual “State of the City” address, focusing on all that the City of Noblesville has to be proud of.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM HIS SPEECH

• Noblesville made the “Best 25 suburbs for retirement” in 2015 by forbes.com.

• Klipsch Music Center was named top 5 best outdoor venues in the nation.

• #NoblesvilleWORKS launched the Stay Here Grow Here website, and launch of the #NoblesvilleWORKS community-wide soft skills initiative has experienced early success. Technical skills may get you an interview, but soft skills will get you the job and help you keep it! Companies can partner

with #NoblesvilleWORKS and are encouraged to learn more.

• Economic development has witnessed a significant increase in retail and restaurants, and with Cabela’s recently opening its second Indiana store in Noblesville, this has generated a lot of interest from investors and developers to expand additional businesses to the immediate area.

• Saxony Business Park is focused on life sciences. Companies like Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals expand twice in the past two years. Zevacor Molecular recently received the only commercial cyclotron in the United States.

• The first pocket park, Riverwalk Depot, opened October 2 with exciting new additions in the works.

• Partnerships like the one with the Chamber of Commerce is making the heart of Noblesville stronger and more appealing.

• Nickel Plate Arts has infused a new excitement for the arts and culture.

Noblesville Main Street hosts more than 80 successful events that engage Noblesville families including the Farmer’s Market, First Friday’s, Street Dance and the Duck Race.

• Extension of Midland Trace Trail from Westfield to the center of Noblesville is underway, gaining access to the Monon Trail.

For more information on the exciting improvements and changes happening in Noblesville, please visit www.cityofnoblesville.org.

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