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Convergence Happening at Geist

By Tom Britt When I’m out talking to people about the latest scoop around Geist, one compliment I hear often is how far we’ve come with the atGeist.com properties.

What started out as a clunky website has turned into a print, Internet and video business that focuses on local news like none other.

What most people don’t know is that during the dot com boom, I was traveling all over the world speaking on the future of media as we knew it back then: Internet, television, and newspapers. I was the CEO of a start up that catalogued all the audio and video being streamed on the web and presented it back as a channel guide of live and recorded content called Channelseek. com. It was the first of its kind and we forged relationships with the biggest and the best in online video: Rolling Stone, CNN, NBC, ABC, Comcast, Sprint, Road Runner, the House of Blues, and many others.

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Back then, I talked about how the Internet was going to make everything local, that citizens would become journalists, and that all content would eventually be delivered through the Internet. Sound familiar?

With that in mind, atGeist.com was launched in 2003 as a laboratory in my own backyard. In the spirit of curiosity and entrepreneurship, I carved out a niche in how to integrate print, Internet, and video to create something unique.

The experiment continues, but the direction is always the same: Media convergence.

While most print magazines and newspapers are selling ink on paper or column inches, we are bundling our services to provide visibility in a very targeted way. Now with our online video services, companies can have cost effective video produced and played through GeistTV.com, promoted in the Geist and Carmel Community Newsletters, promoted through Face-

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book and Twitter, and embedded on their own websites. Print ads can carry a similar theme as the video spots, and online ads rotating through our websites can link to the spots as well. And this whole ecosystem works because it is surrounded by local news and people profiles that we are genuinely interested in reading about.

Not all experiments have worked out by the way. Remember the Fishers Community Newsletter we published during the Geist annexation days?

Chalk that one up to bad timing. Most recently, we launched the free coupon website, TowneClipper.com. That one bombed, too.

All told, I’m pretty proud of what we’ve built and how it continues to push the envelope as a local news service. If you want to see the future of atGeist.com, check out GeistTV.com. If you really want to get futuristic, watch it on your iPhone (sorry Droid users).

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“It’s a great way for people to learn more about the stock market, test some theories, and play with faux money for fun,” said Samex Capital president and senior analyst Keenan Hauke.

Think you can beat the stock market? Have a fantasy football or baseball team? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, we have a new game for you.

Fishers-based Samex Capital and atGeist.com have partnered to bring you the “atGeist.com Samex Capital Stock Club.” Modeled after the fantasy sports leagues that are all the rage online, this virtual stock club affords participants

A regular contributor to the Geist and Carmel Community Newsletters, Hauke also publishes a regular newsletter, blog updates, and other market insights which are available through the company website. Facilitating the atGeist.com Stock Club is one more way for the local company to have an investment dialogue with the greater Geist community.

John Cannon: I use atGeist.net for brand awareness and to stay connected to the community via events listings. I want to make sure that the Geist residents know about My Car Doc and the fact that we’re a personal mechanic service that comes to them. I also enjoy the events listings so that I can hear about fun things going on in the area that I might not have seen in the paper or might not be advertised in other areas. It’s a good way to stay in touch and meet more nice folks in the area.

“We hope that the club will grow and we’ll be able to facilitate regular meetings,” added Hauke. “Our analysts love to talk shop with other investors.”

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Blue-Green Algae Update for Geist Reservoir

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into direct contact with the algae and try to avoid swallowing water if at all posBlue-green algae levels in Geist Reser- sible. It is always a good idea to take a voir triggered “High Health Risk” alerts bath or shower with warm, soapy water in May this year following the seasonal after coming in contact with untreated warm up. The health alert is now ongo- water in ponds and lakes, especially ing and will likely remain in effect until before preparing or consuming food.

Pets should not be allowed to swim late fall. in or drink untreated water from these sources.”

This information comes to us from the Indiana Department of Environmental Drinking Water is Safe Management and the Center for Earth Geist Reservoir was designed with a and Environmental Science at Indiana holding capacity of about 7 billion galUniversity-Purdue University Indianalons to help supply Central Indiana with polis. Their assessment is based on the World Health Organization’s guidelines drinking water. According to Lou Ann Baker, Vice President of Communicafor safe recreational water which state tions and Community Affairs at Veolia that the presence of blue-green algae, Water Indianapolis, “Standard drinking or cyanobacteria, at levels greater than 100,000 cells/ml pose a high health risk. water treatment effectively removes algae and its byproducts from your drinking water. While some customers can What is a “High Health Risk for detect taste differences caused by higher Recreational Waters?”

According to the Indiana State Depart- levels of taste and odor compounds ment of Health, exposure to blue-green produced by the algae, the water still algae during recreational activities such meets all state and federal water quality as swimming, wading, and water skiing standards and is safe to drink.” can lead to rashes, skin and eye irritaWhat is Causing the Algae Blooms? tion, and other uncomfortable effects A major limiting factor for algae blooms such as nausea, stomach aches, and is available nutrients – especially phostingling in fingers and toes. phorus. Agricultural and urban fertilizer runoff are major contributors of “We recommend people use caution when swimming, skiing, or participating phosphorus as are pet waste, leaves and grass clippings. All have high amounts in other recreational water activities,” of nutrients that move into waterways said Jennifer House, DVM, veterinary and the reservoir following rain events. epidemiologist at the Indiana State Department of Health. “Avoid coming

What Can We Do? If you fertilize your lawn, use a phosphorus free product. True Green has been P-free for the last few seasons.

Scott’s offers P-free options and its entire Turf Builder line will be P-free by 2012. Many other suppliers now offer P-free options. Please make sure you are using the right product. The middle number on the bag should be a “0”.

Make sure that grass clippings are composted back into your lawn and not thrown onto sidewalks, streets, or the reservoir. The phosphorus in the lawn clippings gets returned to the lawn where it is recycled. Clean up after your pet and dispose of waste properly.

Homeowners may also want to adopt landscape practices that lessen the impact to our water supply. These practices are encouraged by our county’s soil and water conservation district and include rain gardens, barrier plantings at water’s edge, and landscaping with native plants. Lawn roots are about two inches deep. Native Black Eyed Susans, by comparison, root up to eight feet deep and are much more effective in controlling erosion and slowing runoff.

At a regional level, the Upper White River Watershed Alliance, which includes watersheds draining into Eagle Creek, Morse, and Geist Reservoirs, is finalizing a series of watershed management plans. A watershed management

Blue-green algae monitoring of Geist Reservoir by the Central Indiana Water Resources Partnership shows that the presence of high levels of blue green algae has been detected in Geist Reservoir consistently over the past three years. State officials advise rinsing off after any water contact and not allowing pets to drink raw water when levels exceed 100,000 cells per milliliter (above the red line).

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As Seen on GeistTV.com plan describes sources of water quality problems and identifies corrective and preventative actions for residential, agricultural, governmental and commercial stakeholders in the area.

Statewide, Indiana recently banned phosphorus in our dishwasher detergents. This will reduce the phosphorus load in our waters by up to 3% according to Dr. Bill Jones of Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs. In 1974, Indiana became the first state in the union to phase out phosphorus from laundry detergent.

While a reduction in nutrient load is necessary, it will not produce an immediate fix. According to Dr. Lenore Tedesco of IUPUI, “Geist reservoir has very high levels of phosphorus in the waters. Our research shows that phosphorus levels tend to increase throughout the summer indicating that there are continual additions to the reservoir

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that are likely sourced from residential lawns and gardens. There is an important role for homeowners both living on the reservoir and in the neighborhoods surrounding the reservoir. Reducing and/or eliminating fertilizers, managing yard waste and cleaning up after pets are all important steps.

For information about how your lawn is connected to our water supply, check out www.clearchoicescleanwater.org, a collaboration between Upper White River Watershed Alliance, IUPUI, and some additional watershed groups.

While you’re there, take the phosphorus free pledge. Team Geist is in 7th place.

Please see our website, geistwatershed. com for additional information including links to local demonstration properties that feature watershed friendly landscape practices.

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(2:27 length) Kim Carpenter: I use the atGeist.net website to premier my new listings, open houses and to share what our great area has to offer with new clients moving to the area. If you are not taking full advantage of this free site, you are missing the boat! Thanks Tom for providing us with such a great resource!

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Leapin’ Lizard, Get Out Of My House!

I try to be a brave human being.

I’d like to think that, if in dire circumstances or unexpected tragedies, I would prove to be courageous, admirable and strong.

But then

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I was recently getting primped at home for a business meeting, and was heading downstairs to find my keys (I always leave plenty of extra time to find my keys). Out of the corner of my eye, I saw something black, and it was scurrying at a record pace across the living room floor. It was bigger than a spider, but smaller than say, a squirrel. In less than a second but for sure in slow motion, I realized that before me was one of the slimiest creatures imaginable, so vile that chills ran up my spine and out the door.

I can handle spiders. I can handle moths and bees. I can even handle aggressive shoppers during the holidays.

But I simply can’t, to save my life, handle anything in the rodent or reptile families.

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there are lizards.

“Aauuughhhh,” I screamed at the top of my lungs as I froze in place and imagined the worst. Is it flesh-eating? Does it have babies, and more importantly, will it leave stains on the carpet?

My husband flew down the stairs behind me, thinking I had surely discovered an axe murderer. “What is it?” he

“It’s a lizard,” I wailed, “and it’s underneath my briefcase.” My hands had turned white and my skin was crawling to the next neighborhood.

My son was now rigid and teetering on top of the kitchen table, while my daughter was quivering on the far edge of our leather couch. She was whimpering and reaching for the ceiling.

I’m glad we don’t have a chandelier.

A great example I’m setting, I thought, what with the over dramatization and all. I simply couldn’t help it.

So while my husband took the time to draw up an attack plan, build a lizard containment fence and consult the local exterminator, I scrambled for buckets, cups and a gas mask.

“Kids, stay where you are,” I commanded as sweat poured off my face.

We moved in with tactical moves any Marine would be proud of. But the critter was smart, and darted between my shaking knees, tap danced around the corner and found solace underneath the kitchen stove. I think it started to giggle.

my husband. He was now in crisis mode. “I know, I know,” I screamed.

“This is beyond the scope of my capabilities,” I snapped. We were now exchanging insults over a four-inch lizard.

What had our marriage come to?

“Okay,” I thought as I tried to calm my twitching limbs. “How bad can this possibly be?” But then I began to imagine a night filled with terror, wondering where Mr. Lizard was, and did he have friends? Would they attack my family in the wee morning hours and demand ransom money? Will they shred my wardrobe, or throw an all-night party with kegs and a disco ball? Would I be invited?

Enough. I had to take action. I’m sure I heard the theme from Superman play as I took a deep breath, pulled out the stove from the wall and plunged a yard stick underneath to flush him out. Mr. Lizard made a run for freedom, and just like magic, my husband trapped the loathsome creature in a plastic togo cup, dashed out the back door and released the villain into the field behind our house.

Whew. My pulse returned to normal and my children reconnected with the floor. Another crisis averted. I knew that I would be able to sleep well, knowing we had saved the day. Until the thought hit me … if Mr. Lizard is gone, where is Mrs. Lizard?

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Geist Elementary Teacher and Sister Create Lilli Pearl Indiana and “Lilli Pearl” was born. Lori goes on to explain that “Lilli Pearl” was named after her 6-year-old niece. The teacher in her knew that no child should be left behind, therefore, each child has a product line named after them.

Lori Cushman poses with some of her hair bow creations.

The “Madison” is their sequins style of hair bows; the “Emma Bands” are their boutique style of non-slip headbands; “Annie” is their boutique style bows; and “Julia” is their flowers with the “Charleston” bow.

While the sisters have descended from a creative family, they also bring to the table their knowledge of crafts and business savvy. Lori is a teacher at Geist Elementary, where she won “2010 Teacher of the Year.” Jennifer has a law degree, but is currently a stay at home mother. With the support of their family, the sisters were up and running with a girly, chic hair accessory boutique in no time at all.

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Don’t let names like the “Madison” or “Charleston” fool you; they are neither cities nor famous hotels. They are none other than hair bows.

Sisters Lori Cushman and Jennifer Cox are definitely not lacking in inspired creativity when it comes to their highquality hair accessories. Not only are they affordable, but so adorable. On a family vacation, the sisters were trying to find some matching bows for their daughters’ outfits. Sure, you can buy bands and bows anywhere, but most don’t have the certain “wow” factor that girls want.

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If you want it, chances are they have it. Check out their “spirit” bows for a school team, holiday bows, items to match school uniforms, and much more. Another plus is every hair band is lined in velvet for comfort and are non-slip.

There’s nothing worse than a bow that won’t stay in place.

“There are bows for girls of any age ranging from mini bows to large bows. Good for cheerleaders or just for fun,” Lori explained. “Flowers are the biggest hit for newborns and we attach them to a crochet headband – simply adorable. Teens also wear them on a side ponytail or a shirt.” I’m expecting my first child, a girl, and believe me, I intend on buying several of the flower head bands. They are absolutely delightful.

With football season just around the corner, don’t forget they offer seasonal hair wear such as a Colts Sparkle Blue Band or a Football Ribbon and Flowers Bow, checkers for race season, and over 300 colors of ribbons to customize any holiday theme.

Their creativity doesn’t stop at creating hair bows. Lori and Jennifer added, “We also donate crochet bands and flowers for little girls who may not have a lot of hair because of chemo treatment, but they still want to look girly!” Isn’t that the truth! Their business motto is, “The girlier the better!” and that couldn’t be any more accurate!

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In the mood for something Greek, without the headache of traveling?

How do fresh gyros, sizzling roasted lamb and a little baklava on the side sound, accompanied by live music and dancing?

Mark your calendars for a real international adventure and head over to the 37th Annual Indianapolis Greek Festival, held at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Sept. 10-11.

The event, which marks the church’s second year at its Carmel location, will

include two full days of music, refreshments and other activities.

cient faith, which is Greek Orthodoxy,” he explains.

“When you come to our event, you will enjoy a genuine Greek experience,” says Matt Albean, co-chair for the event. Matt, along with fellow co-chairs Tony Filis, George Baroudos and other countless volunteers, has been working year-round in order to ensure a successful event.

“The festival is an opportunity to welcome people into our home once a year,” says Holy Trinity’s Rev. Anastasios Gounaris, also known as Father Taso. Fr. Taso has been with the parish for 19 years and has seen the festival grow into a staple for not only the Greek community, but for entire neighborhoods and extended families.

“Everything we offer is based on the desire to present and promote our Greek heritage in an authentic manner, while also explaining in detail our an-

“Greeks historically have a strong tradition of hospitality. So this event gives us the chance to throw open the

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doors of our house and invite our family, friends and neighbors in, while also raising money for important causes,” he explains.

The church was established in midtown Indianapolis (40th St. and Pennsylvania) in 1910, where it remained until two years ago. The new Byzantine temple in Carmel has a membership of over 500 families, and has established itself as an admired structure on the local landscape. In fact, one of the most popular attractions during the festival has become the special church tours conducted throughout the weekend, where visitors are led through the interior of the building.

“At our former location, we were sort of hidden within the community,” says Fr. Taso. “But here with this new facility, being so inspiring in terms of its architecture, people cannot mistake us for anything other than a church,” he says. Fr. Taso feels that the structure itself is an integral part of the church, as it harmonizes and meshes with the Orthodox faith, both symbolically and theologically.

Architecture aside, it wouldn’t be a Greek gathering without mouth-watering food and traditional music. This year attendees can expect to choose from a wide selection of Greek wine and beer, along with delectable menu items like souvlaki (pork or chicken kebabs), saganaki (flaming Kesseri cheese), and diples (honey and cin-

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namon pastries). One of the new menu offerings for this year is a homemade Greek sausage called loukaniko, which includes such surprising ingredients as orange peel, dry wine and spices.

As for entertainment, The Bill Skimos Band will provide traditional Greek music, and the Holy Trinity Hellenic Dance Troupes will perform in costumes made in Greece, representing the different regions of the country.

“There is so much to enjoy, including a new children’s area,” says Dean Antonopoulos, who serves as the Greek Festival Committee’s secretary. “All our activities for kids will be related to Greece in some way, and there will be hands-on crafts and face painting as well,” Antonopoulos says.

There have also been improvements made since last year, when the festival attracted a record 15,000 over the two days. “We were getting our feet wet in the new location,” explains Antonopoulos. “We just didn’t know how many people would attend, and we didn’t have as much access to parking as we did in our former location,” he explains.

ing limitations, attendees have access to onsite parking on a first-come, first-served basis, as well as additional parking and shuttle service at 106th and Towne Road in Carmel. Parking will be offered for a nominal fee.

“Those who park and ride will be dropped off right at the festival entrance, and shuttles will run throughout both days for the convenience of our guests,” Antonopoulos says. “Overall, this year’s festival is going to be an amazing experience for both adults and children alike. We are excited to host the event for our community, as there is something for everyone’s tastes and interests,” he adds.

For more information about the festival, including scheduled entertainment, menu and parking details, visit www.indygreekfest.com.

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Geist Sushi House Debuts

Owner/Manager Brian Guo (left) and Neo Guo (right) inside the new Geist Sushi House in Geist Center at Fox and Oaklandon Roads.

By Pat Carlini

If you’ve been waiting for a good sushi bar to pop up in the Geist neighborhood… it’s here!

The Geist Sushi House is now open at 11647 Fox Road in the Geist Center.

Sushi lovers are happy, and those who do not appreciate raw fish on a plate will also be happy with the offerings at the Sushi House.

Owner/manager Brian Guo brings a creative twist to sushi roll making.

There are a variety of rolls with fun names and unique ingredients, such as the roll named after the neighborhood… the Geist Roll. The yummy ingredients include salmon, tuna and tempura, all held together with a touch of cream cheese topped with tobiko (fried fish eggs). The roll is presented on a white platter with a martini glass

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on the side complete with an LED light at the bottom for a beautiful sea blue glow!

“I like to experiment with ingredients such as sweet potato, which adds a sweet crunch to an otherwise soft roll,” says Brian.

There’s also a fun Snow Forest roll, dusted with coconut giving it a wintry look of snow.

Brian says if you don’t see what you like on the menu, let him know. “You choose the ingredients, we will make the roll.”

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might see in other Japanese restaurants with sushi bars.

“I made it all dining room height. I thought it would be more comfortable than sitting on a bar stool,” Brian explained. The Sushi House also offers hibachi dinners prepared in the kitchen, not at your table.

For kids, there are Little Ninja Meals with steak teriyaki and California rolls.

The desserts are equally creative with banana tempura and cheesecake spring rolls, topped with chocolate and berry sauce. You can enjoy a selection of traditional wines, plum wines and several different kinds of sake.

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The “Geist Roll” salmon, tuna tempura and fried fish eggs at the new Geist Sushi House.

A lot of thought went into the varied menu items offered at the Geist Sushi House. The effort is much appreciated by the diners, who have waited a long time to enjoy local sushi.

Welcome, Geist Sushi House!

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Starting in early September, construction will begin on the roundabout at Fall Creek Road and 96th Street. Traffic will be open on Fall Creek throughout.

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Lawrence YMCA Seeks Donors for Water Park

for various facilities at the Lawrence YMCA, ranging from $5,000 per brick in the brick walkway to $500,000 for the rights to the entire pool. For $2 million, the entire Benjamin Harrison YMCA could be named after you.

“We would incorporate ’Benjamin Harrison’ into the name, but if someone donates $2 million, the YMCA would in fact be renamed,” said Watts.

Benjamin Harrison YMCA Executive Director Jim Watts hopes to break ground on a new $2.6 million Outdoor Family Adventure Pool.

According to Jim Watts, Community Executive Director of the Benjamin Looking to leave a legacy of health and Harrison YMCA, they are 61% of the wellness in the greater Lawrence comway to their $2.6 million goal needed munity? The Benjamin Harrison YMCA to break ground on the Outdoor Famis looking for some philanthropic ily Adventure Pool. To help offset the residents to support a new outdoor water costs and generate pledges, Watts has park, and naming rights are available. compiled a price list of naming rights

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With just over 13,000 members, the Benjamin Harrison YMCA’s mission is to build character and provide facilities and programs for healthy living in Lawrence. Geographically located in the heart of Lawrence, the YMCA is a true melting pot for children and families of all ethnic and economic backgrounds. Watts sees this outdoor pool as a key instrument to expand their water safety and skills programs, improve health through exercise, and give families some safe, fun recreation during the hot summer months.

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pretty much all the time. With local swim teams practicing, swimming classes, and water aerobics classes, we just don’t have the needed blocks of time left in the schedule for open swim times.”

Organizers of the Vines for Life meet in the Ron Cruthers board room at the Indianapolis Yacht Club weekly to plan for the inaugural event.

Plans call for new locker rooms, an outdoor picnic area with sandy play area, lap pool, water slide, splash pad, and plenty of lounge chairs and tables surrounded by trees. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2011.

“Of course we’d like to get some large gifts to help us pay for this expansion, but we’re also looking at a grassroots effort for people that would pledge $5 or so a month,” added Watts. “Every little bit helps.”

For more information, please contact Jim Watts at jwatts@indymca.org or call 317-547-9622 x. 16. Downloadable pledge forms are available on www.atGeist.com.

Wine Tasting Benefits Three Geist Charities Plans and ticket sales are coming along for the first annual “Vines for Life Winetasting” to be held on Friday, October 1 at the Indianapolis Yacht Club at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit three Geist-area cancer charities: Team Luke, Creating Hope, and the Indy SurviveOars. Tick-

ets are $75 per person and available online at www.VinesforLife.com or by calling (317) 823-5060. Silent auction items are being collected from area merchants as well, contact Tom Britt at tom@atgeist.com if you would like to make a donation. Register today, space is limited!

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When looking for a custom cookie designer for a girlfriend’s shower, I stumbled across Pat-a-Cakes and Cookies Too in Noblesville. Their phone number was 867-YUMM. I thought to myself – this is already making me hungry and I haven’t even picked up the phone.

cialty cakes and cookies and makes everything on site. Because they are a specialty bakery, a lot of time, thought, and yumminess go into each item.

Pat-a-Cakes now has two locations, the original in Noblesville and our new neighbor at 11679 Olio Road on the northeast corner of 116th and Olio.

Tricia explains, “Cheryl, my business partner, and I share a passion for baking Then I thought how great it would be and cake decorating, and work hard if they were closer… surprise! Owners to ensure everything we make tastes Tricia Perkinson and Cheryl Bowas good as it looks.” I ordered custom man were a step ahead of me and were monkey and jungle cookies for my already constructing a new bakery! best friend’s shower. When I received Their inspiration – “creative freedom,” the cookies neatly wrapped in cello explained Tricia. bags with cute ribbons, they looked delectable and adorable, but were they Pat-a-Cakes is known for their spegoing to taste good? Take 20 women, their children and all smiles, and I’d say yes, they were a success! The cookies tasted so good!

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The owners shared with me their favorite product to make is “the made from scratch cinnamon rolls and sticky buns. We open at 7:00 a.m. and as far as I’m concerned there’s nothing better than a cinnamon roll hot out of the oven.” Agreed, ladies! They keep 13 other items baked fresh daily for sale like buttercream cookies, cup-a-cakes, bar cookies, and made from scratch chocolate eclairs. Tricia describes the buttercream cookies as a soft sugar cookie topped with buttercream icing and sprinkles.

Don’t forget the tasty treats just around the corner with fall and winter knocking on our doors. The owners shared, “Our homemade pumpkin roll makes its appearance in autumn, and our Peppermint Surprise Cake will ‘wow’ you at Christmas.”

This next sweet secret was too good not to share, although I would have loved to have my friends inquire about this and say it’s especially for me. How awesome would it be to pick out a baker’s dozen of your favorite cookies every month and have them sent directly to you, grandma, your son or daughter in college, or spouse? That’s the Cookie of the Month Club. Cookies are sent out the first full week of each month, prices include shipping and handling and are available in 3, 6, 9, or 12-month packages. Prices range from a 3-month program for $53.99 all the way to a 12 month program for $199.99.

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Every year, by the time my birthday rolls around at the end of January, I’m ready for warmer weather. Snow, ice, cold, and more snow take their toll once the charm of a “white Christmas” has passed.

It’s not like I have a wealth of cruise experience. Actually, I’ve never been on a cruise. Hanging out in Key West, Nassau, Royal Caribbean’s private island CocoCay, and sailing around the warm waters of the Bahamas sounds like paradise to me.

So when Janet and Mike Harris from CruiseOne (Beam Reach residents) contacted me about doing a “Geist Cruise,” my ears perked up. What could be more fun than going on vacation in February with a bunch of my closest neighbors?

Janet helped us quite a bit in picking out the cruise line (Royal Caribbean), the ship (Majesty of the Seas), and most importantly the week (February 14-18, 2011) for our Valentine’s Day cruise. To sweeten the pot, CruiseOne is throwing in a bottle of champagne and a fruit plate for each cabin plus a $50 onboard credit to use towards the

I have to admit that the news of this cruise wasn’t received with as much enthusiasm by my wife Jeanne. She gets a bit, how do I say, nervous when we are on boats. Too many Poseidon Adventure and Titanic movies out there for her taste. I guess I have five months or so to warm her up to the idea or I might be taking Steve King with me.

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If you are interested in coming along, please give Mike Harris a call at (317) 863-0420 to get more details. There is information available online if you want to see a virtual tour, see photos and maps, or poke around the rates. It should be a good time, and if you are looking to get away next Valentine’s Day, plan it now so you’ll have something to talk about this holiday season!

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“The Bakery at Geist” Opening Soon: So Sweeeet!

Chef Ron grew up in Greensburg, Indiana with his mom, dad, and two sisters. He has always loved to bake and began writing his own recipes around the age of six. He remembers how friends would come visit him and ask him to bake some of his special cookies. Even though baking was his first love, Chef Ron gravitated toward studying chemistry.

He earned a chemistry degree at Hanover College and then received his MBA at Butler University. But baking was in his blood and he returned to his first love studying at the Chef’s Academy in Indianapolis under two inspiring mentors: Chef Pierre Giacometti (who lives in Geist), and Chef Rob Koeller, who truly helped advance Ron’s skills to the next level. Furthermore, Chef Ron worked as a baker at Rene’s Bakery in Broad Ripple under Chef Albert Trevino.

Chef Ron Woods will open The Bakery at Geist near Fox and Oaklandon Roads.

By Janet Striebel

Can you imagine strolling into a real Geist bakery and having the luxury of choosing between freshly made creations such as blueberry muffins, spice scones, or delicate croissants with jam? Wouldn’t it be convenient to grab a cup of coffee along with your choice of pastries before heading off to work, school or church? Well, you will soon have this delightful opportunity when “The Bakery at Geist” (located on Oaklandon Road in the Geist Station Shopping Center), opens sometime in the fall.

His wife, Karen Woods, deserves some credit as she was the spark plug for his new entrepreneurial decision – it was her idea for of Chef Ron to open up his own bakery.

He highlighted a few of his special creations with pastries such as the “Macaron” (no pun intended), which is a French almond meringue sandwich cookie with a crème or jam filling. According to Chef Ron, “This is the next big thing after cupcakes. I hope to bring more of these European flairs to Indianapolis.”

What Will The Bakery at Geist Have to Offer?

Here are some of the features The Bakery at Geist will offer: • Cakes (wedding, birthday, special occasion) • European style pastries such as Danishes, cookies, tortes, pies, cupcakes, scones, macarons, tarts, and Pain Chocolat- (French pastry similar to a croissant with chocolate in center)

“I want this bakery to be a part of the neighborhood with a casual, welcoming environment,” says Chef Ron Woods, owner of The Bakery at Geist. Chef Ron chose this location because of its ease of access for automobiles, bicycles, and walkers, as well as its close proximity to other shops, churches, and schools.

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When you step inside The Bakery at Geist, you won’t see Chef Ron wearing a formal chef’s hat. That’s not his style.

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If you would like something not listed on the menu, please ask Chef Ron, and he will work with you to make it! If you would like some extraordinary homemade dinner rolls for your special meal one night, or a unique birthday cake or dessert, mosey on in to The Bakery at Geist. For future reference, you may even order your cravings online at www.thebakeryatgeist.com.

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From the very beginning of our relationship, my wife Mary Ellen was determined to root out any potential male chauvinism on my part. If there is a little piglet in me, I have honestly tried to overcome it. It kills me to say this, but a strong marriage is based on equality. That’s why I let her rake leaves, grill ribs and do most of the driving.

For three decades I have also shared with my wife the chores of loading and unloading the dishwasher. I’ve hated every single second of this responsibility. I’d rather clean the toilet, poke a bees’ nest with a broom handle, or clean out the gutters with a teaspoon.

Last week my wife informed me that I was now forever relieved of dishwasher duty. “Just scrape the dishes and stack them in the sink,” she told me.

“But why?”

don’t put socks in one part of the washing machine, then my pants in another. Why would I do that with cups and saucers?”

Mary Ellen says I’m getting progressively worse at unloading, as well. I simply dump the entire utensil holder into the kitchen drawer. Clankety-clank: mission accomplished.

My wife has this odd notion that you should sort the knives, spoons and forks into their own compartments. She wants them separated—even before we set the table. What kind of a waste of time is that? Mary Ellen also thinks the soup bowls, salad plates and cups should be placed in the cupboard into matching individual stacks. Where’s the pizzazz in that architectural structure?

She also says I’ve been messing up the inside of our fridge.

Here again everything has its proper place. Who knew? So that’s why the mustard has been moving from the top shelf to the fridge door. Why heads of lettuce have often crept south, ending up in this thing Mary Ellen says is called the “vegetable bin.” Why was I never informed of this accessory?

Milk, I have learned, should always be on the top shelf. Jars of sauces and prepared foods have to go on the third shelf.

That’s gotta be wrong because when I was six, I’d swear the pickles were always staring me right in the face. Going eye to eye with Kosher dills goes back to the Old Testament.

So, I am no longer permitted to load or unload the dishwasher. And I must leave my pickles, mustard and cream cheese on the counter so my wife can put them in their proper resting place. I may even have a shot at never doing laundry again. But I am not going to get complacent about my lack of accomplishments. There are beds not to be made and rugs not to be vacuumed. I’m very proud of myself. I’m doing the worst I can.

“You’re terrible at loading and it seems to get worse by the day,” she said. “Ever wonder why when you unload dishes the next morning, everything you flung into the machine willy-nilly has miraculously lined up perfectly in the appropriate slots? Who do you think did that?”

“Well, it takes almost an hour to run a load of dishes and I hear a lot of odd noises, so I assumed a mechanical realignment was one of the wash cycles.”

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Athletes, many in costume, prepare for the second annual G.R.I.P.T. cornhole tournament in Admirals Landing.

By Matt Hubbard Cornhole Tournament Commissioner

After seven grueling hours in the sun, we crowned a new Geist Regional Invitational Players Tournament (G.R.I.P.T.) cornhole champion. Jeff LaRavia and Ian Kille of the “Chuckers” team battled back from the losers bracket to face the undefeated “Shake ‘n Bake” team of Matt and Kelly Simerly in the championship match. The “Chuckers” rode their momentum to a stunning two-match sweep of “Shake n’ Bake” to take home the Hominy Cup. Claiming the bronze medals were Dave Blamey and John Long from the team “We Have Big Bags.” The “Ned Beatty’s” (Steve King and Tom Britt) were awarded the coveted Soap-ona-Rope as the first team eliminated.

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recognize that the “Good Girls” (Kim Ledbetter and Danielle Ledbetter) had actually been eliminated prior the “The Ned Beatty’s.”

Congratulations to all the athletes, you were warriors battling the heat and the competition. And a big “thank you” to all those who helped with the planning, sponsoring, refreshments, extra boards, set up, take down, and post tourney cookout. It was a good day. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event and hope to make it even better. Don’t be surprised if we hold the tournament in early summer next yearwe’re thinking June. Until then, keep tossin’ your bags.

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By Tom Britt

The Fireside Grill, formerly the Fox, finally has a new owner. Cambridge resident Michael Moros has purchased the anchor restaurant in the Marsh Plaza at Fox and Oaklandon Road and is scheduled to open Michael’s South Shore in

late September. Described as “contemporary casual,” Moros wants to create a family friendly restaurant that puts an emphasis on the food rather than the bar and live entertainment.

Renovations are on a fast track, featuring large photos of the Geist area,

warm paint colors, and a smaller bar area. The patio will be enclosed with a canopy to allow for outdoor dining even in winter months.

“We’re shrinking the bar back to the original size, giving us more room,” said Moros.

His background as a restaurateur is extensive. The 43-year-old has worked as a chef for the Marriott hotel chain, opened three Don Shula Steakhouses, and most recently served as the food and beverage director at the Indianapolis downtown Westin Hotel.

In addition to the remodeling, Moros has been meeting with local farmers and food vendors to bring fresher, local foods to the restaurant’s menu.

“I want people to come back over and over because of the food, and hopefully they will bring their families, too.”

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Geist Fitness owner Joe Damush lost his sister, Pamela Graff, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11. Today, a subtle memorial to her is stenciled on the wall of his club.

September 11 Means Quiet Reflection for Geist Resident

By Michelle Momper

On September 11, when the nation pauses to remember the lives lost nine years ago in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania as a result of terrorist attacks, Joe Damush will not be at work. Although his fitness and wellness club, Geist Fitness, will be open for business as usual, Damush and his wife and co-owner, Teresa, will spend the day in reflection. They will quietly honor the memory of his sister, Pamela Gaff, who perished in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on that fateful day.

Damush and his wife were scheduled to travel up to Chicago that day in 2001 to meet up with Gaff, and to help celebrate her birthday, which was Sept. 10. It was also Gaff’s 30th wedding anniversary. But Gaff, who was a Senior Vice President for Aon Corporation, couldn’t make the trip. A dedicated professional, she had paperwork to attend to in the Aon offices, located in the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.

“When the first plane hit the North Tower on that day, I immediately tried to call Pam,” says Damush. But he couldn’t get through. He would later find out that Gaff, who had helped evacuate her staff and was attending to final responsibilities before leaving the building, was talking to their father when she saw the second plane coming straight toward the South Tower.

“My father was on the phone with her at the time the plane hit,” Damush recalls. Gaff was on the 102nd floor, and the

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plane made impact within the ten floors below. “My dad is an Army veteran, and was in the Special Forces, so he’s a pretty tough character. But he heard her voice as the plane approached and then hit the building … that experience stays with him today,” he says.

Flights were immediately grounded across the country, so Damush and his wife jumped in their car and drove to New Jersey, where a brother and extended family resides. Pam was the oldest of five children in the Damush family, and also lived in Princeton, New Jersey, along with her husband.

Once arriving in New Jersey, Damush and his family waited for word of any survivors. “We basically waited for direction from the Red Cross to see what we could do or what we could find out,” explains Damush. “After a few days, two of us were asked to go to Ground Zero to give DNA for identification purposes. Since I was the oldest after Pam, I went in with my mom to give samples,” he says.

While the reality of the situation continued to stun the nation, Damush and his family remained in a state of shock.

“We were a strong family unit before the tragedy, so we were there for each other as best we could be,” Damush says.

As the clean up efforts began throughout the upcoming days, the siblings and spouses returned to their respective homes, and hoped that they would at least hear news of Pam’s remains being found. But as the world would soon learn, there was very little to be identified.

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“I think that was one of the hardest things about it,” says Damush, referring to the fruitless recovery efforts taking place. “We waited for months to see if any workers found anything, but there just wasn’t anything to be found,” he says.

The Damush family purchased a headstone and a plaque for Gaff that is now located in Princeton, and they all make an annual pilgrimage to the site to honor her memory and remember the good things about their sister, daughter and friend.

“We were raised in a strong Catholic family,” says Damush.

“And faith has a lot to do with how you deal with things.

“There were a lot of people that didn’t understand why we weren’t really angry,” Damush says. “But there are bad people everywhere and there are great people everywhere.

Countries all over the world lost people in both towers … it wasn’t just Americans that were affected. There is a myriad of cultures and people who suffered. You can’t put the blame on a group, and it’s important for my family to keep that in perspective. And we do,” he says.

Damush has also dedicated a wall within the Geist Fitness building, which serves to honor her life through a mural.

“At first, when people would come into the club and ask me about the wall and about Pam, it was a little tough,” says Damush. “But now it helps me to talk about it a little, and to positively remember her even more,” he says.

Damush also takes comfort in the continued strength of his family and the outpouring of support from strangers. One

incident, in particular, made a big impact on his family.

“About a year after the attacks, my mother was contacted by a woman in Australia that she had never met,” says Damush.

“She had somehow gotten our name, and wanted to find out personal things about Pam,” he says. The reason? A massive quilt was being created, made up of individual squares that represented each person lost on 9/11. The final quilt was sent to the United States and was in a traveling display throughout the country.

“I also really appreciate and empathize with the police officers and other officials who had to clean up and see Ground Zero day after day,” Damush says. “We need to recognize how special those people really are. The event affected so many layers of people, and as time goes by we need to continue to recognize how many people the event touched … hopefully everyone will remember the tragedy it was and still is,” he says.

So after nine years, are there any lessons learned for the Damush family, who has dealt with so much heartache and felt such great loss?

“We recognize that we are all on this earth a very short time, and it can be cut shorter,” says Damush. “Don’t live angry, don’t live with grudges, and try to be the best person you can be,” he says.

As for his lost sister, Pamela Graff, his family continues to honor her every year. “We all vow to do what we need to do to remember my sister, to honor the relationship we all had with her, and to share it so she’s not forgotten,” he says.

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The subject matter of conversation going on all around is screaming at me: Sally works in advertising. Things aren’t going so well for her as clients are dropping off like flies as they can’t stand her boss. She’s talking to another agency who would like her to consider working for them.

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And so it goes. All in all, it’s been a good day for me. I have more than enough new identities logged in, and enough inside information to set up a scheme or two of my own. As I said before, it’s easy to be a thief. All you have to do is be a good listener.

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Vino lovers in Feather Cove I got together on Saturday, August 21 for their annual Wine Club Boat Party. This third annual event started at the Boesen’s family home on Tenacious Drive where food and drinks were served on their waterfront deck. After dinner, the party moved onto several boats where the party continued into the wee hours of the morning.

Left: Mary Ann and Gingers abound with (left to right) Lisa Cook, Sarah Breitzman, Kanesha Miller, and Leah Silverthorn. Above: The cast of Gilligan’s Island, safely rescued, pose for a group shot. (Back row) Hostess Rhonda Boesen, Michelle Stephens, Scott Stephens (yes, Ginger was smoking a cigar), Kim Peck, Josh Carter, and Natasha Carter.

(Front row) Carolyn Willeke and Ray Peck. Below: Tony Hodge (“The Skipper”), Don Keller (“The Professor”), and host Tom Boesen (“Mr. Howell”) tend bar. (Photos by Sharon Coble)

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Since the kids are heading back to school, they could benefit from a nourishing meal to hold them over until lunch, and one that will boost their brain power. Here’s a quick sandwich that is easy to make and very tasty. But hey, if you are making even one sandwich, you might as well make enough for everyone, including yourself! It’s not that much more trouble and you won’t regret starting your day this way!

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Ingredients: • 4 eggs • 4 slices fully cooked bacon or ham (Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon used here) • About ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese • 1 Tbsp. margarine • 4 English muffins (cinnamon raisin or plain) • Salt, pepper and onion powder • 4 individual pieces of paper towel • 4 pieces of tin foil (slightly larger than paper towels) In a frying pan, melt margarine. Add eggs and scramble.

Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder according to your preference. As soon as the eggs look almost done, place bacon strips or ham in pan next to scrambled eggs. Sprinkle eggs with cheese and put a lid on the pan. Turn off burner or put on very lowest heat/simmer. Meanwhile, toast the Eng-

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Repeat until you have completed four sandwiches. Breakfast is ready and warm!

Incidentally, the paper towel collects condensation so that the sandwich won’t get soggy. Also, it helps in preventing any mess especially if you plan to take it on the go and are driving. Enjoy your day!

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FREE Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Seminars.

Join us for this informative 90-minute session that will provide you with the basic building blocks plus tried and true advice for preparing you and your family for this important remodeling investment.

SEMINAR DATES Saturday, 21 • 9:00-10:30 9:00-10:30am am Saturday,August July 31st Cobblestone GrillDrive in downtown 108 West Carmel • Carmel,Zionsville IN 46032

Refreshments & Door Prizes!

Saturday, August Saturday, August28 7th •9:00-10:30 9:00-10:30am am 108 West Carmel Drive

Carmel, IN 46032 Indianapolis Yacht Club at Geist

YOU WILL LEARN: • Kitchen & Bath design trends.

• The three levels of remodeling (cosmetic,

Saturday, 18 • 9:00-10:30 9:00-10:30am am Saturday,September August 21st Indianapolis Yacht Club at Geist Cobblestone Grill in downtown Zionsville

pull and replace and custom).

• What’s “in” for kitchen & bath remodels.

• Timeframe for project completion.

Please RSVP by the Monday before the seminar by email at caseadmin@indy.rr.com or call 317.846.2600.

• Living through a remodeling project.

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COST: Complimentary

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